Big News Coming Soon Podcast
Episodes
Gerry Glennon "The people are number one"
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a special one for me.I’m joined by a man who, without even realising it, helped shape my path in broadcasting. We’ve work...
John Colleary "Who does yer man think he is"
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with actor, writer, and comedian John Colleary for a wide ranging and deeply personal conversation about his journey into ...
Natalie McGuinness "An avoidable tragedy"
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Jodie McGuinness. Jodie is the sister of Natalie McGuinness, who was tragically murdered in County Sligo. In...
Joe Doyle VS Donal Byrne (Self Employment In Construction)
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A recent online exchange between Donal Byrne (CEO of BRB Homes) and Joe Doyle (Construction Sector Business Mentor) sparked a lively debate about self...
Donal Byrne - "Don't be afraid to take people on"
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One man who definitely never shies away from a challenge is Donal Byrne, CEO of BRB Homes in Swinford Co.Mayo. Donal joins us on the podcast this week...
SPECIAL: The Big News Coming Soon Weekend Round-Up (Enniscrone Oct 25)
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan & Kieran sit down for a chat and recap about the Big News Coming Soon Weekend at The Diamond Coast Hotel in Enniscrone. Please sign up to my ...
Megan Durkan "You don't know if there is a good dinner in that house"
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Durkan, from Swinford in County Mayo, is a successful business owner, makeup artist, and tutor. This podcast is a prime example of the saying: "...
Siobhan O'Gara - Feeling like a bad b*tch
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Big News Coming Soon Podcast, we’re joined by the wonderful Siobhan O’Gara.Siobhan first appeared on social media as beautyfruity...
Eamonn Cunningham - "The fear of talking" (EJ MENSWEAR)
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eamonn Cunningham, owner of the hugely successful Sligo-based business EJ Menswear, sits down for an open and honest conversation abo...
Doireann O'Connor "Nothing matters and nobody cares"
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doireann O'Connor (33) from Laois is an aspiring actor, singer and presenter who blew up on social media in recent months. When Doireann returned to I...
Martin Maloney - AKA Eddie Durkan from "The Hardy Bucks"
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Maloney is a well known actor, comedian and musician best known for playing Eddie Durkan in The Hardy Bucks. Maloney was one of the original cr...
Caroline Rushe (Crazy Caroline) - "I wait for no one!"
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Rushe is a content creator from Ennis, Co.Clare. Having just set up social media two years ago she quickly became a household name for her bu...
Seamus Moore - THE JCB MAN
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Moore, nicknamed THE JCB MAN, is an Irish Country singer best known for his lively, humorous songs and down to earth style. I had the pleasure ...
Sean O'Reilly "From Flowers To Festivals"
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean O'Reilly is a proud Cavan man who is a part time farmer and full time drummer. In this interesting chat, Sean tells me how one week he was living...
Ross Browne "8 Mile From WISH"
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Browne has a lot of feathers in his cap, he is a former professional wrestler, comedian, radio presenter and part of the genius behind the TV sho...
Brenda Dennehy (Brenda's Bits) "I'm not that important"
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Dennehy is well known online as "Brenda's Bits". I was really lucky to have Brenda as a special guest on my live show in Cork a few years ago a...
Gearoid McCarthy - "The Shooting Star"
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singer Gearoid McCarthy has taken social media by storm in recent years and now has over 700k followers. On St Patrick’s Day, Gearoid pledged to sti...
Fr John Kenny (Fr Trendy) - A Test Of Faith
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm honored to sit down with a person who I have admired from a very early age and that man is Fr John Kenny. Growing up, we would have know...
Brid Mc Gowan (BRIDIN) - Spirits having a human experience
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harpist Bríd McGowan on her love of music and her day job – as a funeral director and embalmer. Brid has been living her best life for the last 30 ...
Chris Kent - Tiktok Changed My Life
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A real fanboy moment for me getting to interview the comedic legend that is Chris Kent. Chris welcomed me into his beautiful family home in County Cor...
Stephen Cowboy Kelly's tour of Australia, Dubai & New Zealand
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Cowboy Kelly drops in to tell us all the gossip from behind the scenes of his tour in Australia, Dubai & New Zealand. Everything from miss...
Darragh Graham "The twists and turns of finding my parents"
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hermitage Green's Darragh Graham spoke to me about the long journey he went through to track down his birth parents.The multi-instrumentalist with the...
'The Suspicious Death of Liam Farrell" - Brendan & Bernie Farrell
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'The Suspicious Death of Liam Farrell" - Brendan & Bernie FarrellThe Garda Commissioner is to appoint a senior officer to carry out a peer review ...
Paddy Cunningham "The Skinny Jab"
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks podcast is Paddy Cunningham's account of using the weight loss drug Munjaro. It goes without saying but I’ll say it anyway, please consul...
Geraldine Lavelle - "When the apple is ready it will fall"
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest is another amazing and inspiring person. Geraldine Lavelle’s life changed “in a heartbeat”. That was in October 2013 when she w...
Frank Forde "Isn't it a privilege to feel good about yourself"
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Forde and I would cross paths at various gigs and I've had the pleasure of sitting down with him for a chat backstage in Green Rooms around the ...
Hayley Coleman "Just be sound"
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Some people may find this podcast difficult to listen to.This week I sit down with the talented Hayley Coleman, a wedd...
Stephen Cowboy Kelly - "Creamers & Catfishes"
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Cowboy Kelly dropped in this week for a catch up. Another honest and refreshing chat about the reality of social media. Stephen discusses his ...
Liam Glynn "Knowing is half the battle"
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gambling and drinking are rampant in Irish culture and could have a negative impact on the nation as a whole.That's according to a recovering gambling...
Bernard Casey "I feel so bad for you right now"
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bernard Casey is one of Irelands best comedians. With sell out shows all over Ireland, over 150k followers and dozens of viral hit videos, Bernard int...
The Launch of the book BIG NEWS COMING SOON
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The launch of the book BIG NEWS COMING SOON live from The TF Royal Theatre Castlebar. Hosted by Kieran O'Malley with special guests Tara Rafter, David...
Live Show at The Big News Coming Soon Weekend in Sligo
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Big News Coming Soon Live Show at The Diamond Coast Hotel, Co.Sligo. Hosted by Alan Clarke & Kieran O'Malley. Special guests, Stephen Cowboy K...
Catch up with Garron Noone "Follow me, I'm Delicious"
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A catch up with Garron Noone to find out what life is like since his huge rise to fame. We talk about how he is handling being the most recognisable p...
"Tales From Across The Pond" - The Eagle, Noddy & The Mallet
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting at the Bar in Eileen's of Aghamore I caught up with three local legends John "The Eagle" Kenny, Aiden "Noddy" Bailey and Paul "The Mallet" Hob...
Al Porter - "I've the whole rest of my life to live as a good person"
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al Porter was everywhere......TV, Radio, Newspapers, Pantos and filling theaters all over Ireland until one day when it all came to a grinding halt. ...
Gráinne Seoige - "You're swimming with the big boys now"
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gráinne Seoige, one of the biggest stars on Irish television for more than 20 years, has now entered the world of politics. I've been lucky enough to...
Rachel Gorry "I have it in writing"
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Gorry broke the internet last week with news of a new romance in her life. It's over 4 years since she lost her childhood sweetheart Daniel to ...
Donal Byrne "The Bad Influence" (A catch up)
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A catch up with the biggest influencer in Aghamore, Mr Donal Byrne. An update on the robbery of the pub, the press launch of The Galway Races and a br...
Blaike Holding "Lets go freak some people out"
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blaike Holding, a 35 year old Canadian living in Dublin had her limbs amputated at the age of five due to meningitis. In this really inspiring podcast...
Julieanne Lynch "The torment of not knowing"
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Listener discretion is advised.The body of Kelly Lynch, 23, from Gilford in Co Armagh was recovered in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan town on March 17 ...
Owen Colgan "Have ya any biscuits?
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Colgan, Irish cult comedy hero best known for his role as Buzz McDonnell from Hardy Bucks for which he has starred in 4 hit seasons aired on Irel...
Mickey Joe Harte - "Sometimes you don't know what's good for ya"
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mickey Joe Harte was a special guest on a number of my live shows and it was a pleasure to sit down with him for a few hours to reflect on his career ...
Dympna Little "Everyone knows a mad c#nt"
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down for a chat with Dympna Little, better known by her online handle @dimplestilskin about how she deals with her new found internet fame. Dymp...
Robert Mizzell "I'm only good because people tell me I'm good"
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Multi award winning singer Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his home for over 20 years. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first ar...
Sir Stevo Timothy (Farmer Michael) "One loud boo over a thousand cheers"
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Stevo Timothy, an Irish comedian who killed his friend after making 'the worst decision' to get on his motorbike while drunk has revealed the star...
Eileen McHugh "The answer is in community"
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eileen McHugh is CEO of Hair Together, which offers barbering and hairstyling training and a wellness head start to young people. She lives in Dublin ...
SPECIAL: Ships, Sh*ts & Giggles
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan was invited to check out the brand new SUN PRINCESS from Princess Cruises. During our 5 day trip we explored Turkey, Crete, Italy and a day at se...
David Cuddy "Jaysus you're flying it" (Making Big Bank)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is with my 2nd best friend David Cuddy. It's completely unprepared for, unscripted and a real spirit of the moment chat after a bus...
Eric Roberts "How can you put us through this for a show?"
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donegal man Eric Roberts earlier this year quit his job as a special needs assistant (SNA) to take the plunge into the online world full-time. Fast fo...
Donegal Daddy "Doing the best we can with the tools we have"
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Micheal Brennan AKA Donegal Daddy shares a really difficult story about a time he had suicidal thoughts following a serious bicycle accident on holida...
Peter Townsend "What people think of me is none of my business"
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Townsend came from a successful, loving family on the west coast of Ireland but from a very young age he got caught up in a life of crime and su...
David Cawley "Will ya turn that down"
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Cawley has been at the helm of The Midwest Radio breakfast show for an incredible 25 years. In this episode we talk about all the changes in the...
Live from the Big Wheel in Galway - Christmas Special
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is live from The Big Wheel at the Galway Christmas markets with special guests Lewis Willmott, Tony Cunningham, Mayor Eddie Hoare, Aidan ...
Mandy Maher "This is never going to work"
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Owner of and agent at Catwalk Model Agency and The Platform By MM, Mandy Maher is an entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge and experience on the fas...
Faraway Martin “Comparison is the thief of joy" - Martin Faragher
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Faragher (Faraway Martin) a Mayo singer-songwriter, hotly tipped as an act to watch has made waves in 2023 across festival stages. Working for ...
Catach Up With Donal Byrne "Big News For BRB Homes"
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I catch up with Donal Byrne, MD of BRB Homes. Sitting in Eileen's Bar of Aghamore, Donal talks about all the positive things that have happened since ...
Mark Duffy "People Power.....Let us make the decisions locally"
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Duffy is a young Independent Councillor based in Ballina Co.Mayo. I first met Mark as an ambitious Student Union President who wanted to change t...
Fiona Morgan Coleman "The Little Things"
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Morgan Coleman comes from a big family in Tipperary and she is a mother of two boys, a loving wife, a content creator AND a member of An Garda S...
BONUS EPISODE: My Perfect Skin Journey with Alma from Med Aesthetics Galway
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I called Med Aesthetics Galway and booked an appointment regarding an issue I had around my nose. I had really dry skin and red spots and on certain d...
Mark Jordan - From a serious Pup to a serious Pharmacist
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmacist Mark Jordan blew up on social media during the pandemic. When everyone in the country was scared of the sensational clickbait headlines, Ma...
David Cuddy - 'The artist visits Adare Manor"
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with David Cuddy A.K.A "Making Big Bank". David tells me about his visit to Adare Manor, picking the boys names and becoming a ho...
Dainty Dress Diaries A.K.A Catherine Carton "Live from Dublin"
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A side splitting chat with Catherine Carton A.K.A Dainty Dress Diaries. Dainty Dress Diaries is an award-winning Irish creativity and lifestyle blog. ...
Garron Noone "Follow Me....I'm Delicious"
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Tiktok sensation Garron Noone has gained thousands of followers online for his hilarious reviews of products and of Irish towns without ever lea...
Laurita Blewitt - "My Cousin President Joe Biden"
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laurita Blewitt is a podcaster on The Tommy, Hector & Laurita Podcast (THE THL PODCAST) since September 2020. Laurita also works for the Mayo Rosc...
Season Round Up with Kieran O'Malley - Gossies, Gossip & Galway Races
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Alan catches up with his 13th best friend Kieran O'Malley to chat about the Gossies, plans for the future and with Kieran being Kieran...
"Now we're sucking Diesel" - Carl O'Grady
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carl O'Grady was born and reared on Clare Island off the coast of Mayo. Carl tells us all about island life, the pros and cons, the good and the bad, ...
"Escaping Ukraine in the dead of Winter" - 'Tanya'
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya (37) tells her story of leaving her home in Kyiv in the dead of winter with no phone, no plan and no direction. Leaving behind her parents and b...
"A Lion doesn't need to tell you he's a Lion" - Stephen COWBOY Kelly
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen COWBOY Kelly has become an internet sensation. He is the biggest TIKTOK star of his generation, infact he is the only TIKTOK star of his gener...
"The Spare Parts Olympics" - Darren Cawley
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Cawley lives in the West of Ireland with his wife and 2 young children. After a pretty uneventful Irish childhood he went to college in England...
"Is Féidir Linn" Yes We Can - Donal Byrne (Byrne Rapid Build)
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donal Byrne is the MD of Byrne Rapid Build (BRB HOMES). In December 2020 he was arrested for alleged breach of rules when he opened his rural pub call...
"It's on the boil" - Dave Duke
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning radio presenter Dave Duke from iRadio sits down to talk all things growing up in Leitrim, becoming a household name across 15 counties i...
"That's what all THAT was about" - Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mum-of-four Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw was born with congenital heart disease. She shares her recent surgery experience and looks back to 2002 when she won ...
Alan's Big Anxious Adventure in Mayo
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the roaring success which was Alan's Big Adventure in Mayo. Exploring the Carrowteige Loop Walk, Musical Bingo, explorin...
Chocolate, Cable Cars & Cologne
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran and Alan were sent to Cologne in Germany by Ireland West Airport. In this episode you'll hear about how the lads got on, where they stayed and ...
Alan Clarke chats to world renowned journalist Colm Flynn
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Flynn is a world renowned journalist working for EWTN, RTE, BBC and many others. Colm is a man I have admired and looked up to for many years. I ...
Alan Clarke chats to Paul Stenson of The White Moose Cafe
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Stenson, is the owner of the White Moose Cafe in Phibsborough, part of the Charleville Lodge hotel on the North Circular Road. Paul spoke to me a...
Alan Clarke chats to Charlene McCrossan (Martin McCrossan Tours Derry)
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from my chat with Tara last week I wanted to sit down with my Uncle Martins daughter, Charlene McCrossan. Charlene had to step into Marti...
Alan Clarke & David Cuddy explore Belmullet in North Mayo
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I invited David Cuddy to North Mayo to take part in a day of water activities with Wave Sweeper Adventures and The Western Strand Hotel, Belmullet. Da...
Alan Clarke chats to The Navigation Coach (Tara Rafter)
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I spoke to Tara Rafter A.K.A The Navigation Coach, who is an award winning life coach and Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner (It's ok, I...
Alan Clarke chats to The Black Paddy A.K.A Fabu D
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 14 David (Fabu D) was sent to Ireland by his Mother. She said she would follow him over to Ireland in a couple of days but what he didn'...
Alan Clarke chats to Paul Quinn (Tv News Reporter)
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another difficult but honest discussion, this time with Virgin Media News Reporter Paul Quinn. Paul is from a small village called Riverstown, just ou...
Alan Clarke chats to David Cuddy A.K.A Making Big Bank
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In recent months David has become one of my closest friends. On this podcast David was open and honest as always, speaks about the recent loss of his ...
Alan Clarke chats to Singer Patrick Feeney
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An open and honest conversation with Irish Country Music Legend Patrick Feeney. Patrick is known nationally for his remarkable tenor voice. He has won...
08. Alan & Kieran - Derry Boys (Are we there yet?)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of season one Alan brought Kieran on a surprise trip to Derry City. The guys went on a tour of the city, met the Mayor and enjoye...
07. Alan & Kieran - The man behind the 'idiot'
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kieran asks Alan some very personal questions. Alan opens up about why he's not on Instagram as often.Also, things visitors do in your house...
06. Alan & Kieran - Tagliatelle, Tinder and Tabi Boots
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland West Airport sent Kieran & Alan to check out the sights in Milan.Ireland West Airport is flying to 19+ destinations for the summer of 2022...
BONUS: Alan & Kieran - Big News Coming To Milan
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alan & Kieran head off to explore Milan for Ireland West Airport. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsC...
05. Alan & Kieran - Alan runs off to join the Circus
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is milky tea a crime in Ireland? The lads talk about their best and worst holidays and preparations are underway for the trip to Milan. Please sign up...
04. Alan & Kieran - Don't mess with an Inspector
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran goes golfing with Hollywood superstar Bill Murray, Alan films Irish singing legend Seamus Moore on his little Honda 50 in Mayo and the truth co...
03. Alan & Kieran - Tans, Tests and Tall Tales
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We asked "What gives you the ICK?"It turns out height really does matter, so what height is Alan? How did Kieran's driving test make page 2 of The May...
02. Alan & Kieran - Almost famous Mink slippers
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From surviving a Mink infestation, to wearing your slippers in class, to spending 8 years in college, this episode has it all. Kieran explains how to ...
01. Alan & Kieran - That's a matchmaker and that's a fact.
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did Alan get in trouble with the most popular solicitor in the county and how did Kieran get on with a matchmaker? Please sign up to my Patreon fo...
INTRO: Alan & Kieran - Who was The Galway Player and what is Kookie?
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of Big News Coming News is an introduction to Alan Clarke and Kieran O'Malley. Kieran tells us a little bit about himself, his rise ...