Big News Coming Soon Podcast
Big News Coming Soon Podcast with Alan Clarke.Winner of Best Podcast In Ireland 2024 & 2026 at the Goss Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On the show
- Donal Byrne2 eps
- Gerry Glennon1 ep
- John Colleary1 ep
Also: Jodie McGuinness, Joe Doyle, Kieran, Megan Durkan, Siobhan O'Gara, Eamonn Cunningham, Doireann O'Connor, Mark Jordan, Jo Prendergast, Pádraig O Hora, Father Mark Quinn, Ronan Mitchell, Paraic Horkan, Fintan Phelan, Suzanne Rowe, Tom Murphy, Conor Moore
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- 🇮🇪Ireland · Comedy#5411K to 140K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
11K to 140K🎙 ~2x weekly·103 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
23K to 280K🇺🇸71%🇮🇪29% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
13K to 154K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/18/26 | Kevin McDonald - A Life Less Ordinary | In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Kevin McDonald, author of A Life Less Ordinary. From serving in Ireland’s elite Army Ranger Wing to spending over 40 years on military and UN missions in some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones, Kevin shares remarkable stories of courage, survival and the harsh realities of war.Beyond his military career, we discover his passion for mountaineering and archaeology.An incredible story of adventure, resilience and a life truly less ordinary.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 57m 50s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | Niall McGarry - Building Media Empires | From Castlebar to Building Media Empires | Niall McGarry From growing up in Castlebar, County Mayo, to founding one of Ireland’s most recognisable digital media brands, JOE.ie, Niall McGarry’s journey is one of ambition, entrepreneurship and backing yourself. In this episode, I sit down with Niall to discuss his story from the very beginning. We chat about his early days growing up in Castlebar, his college years, the experiences that shaped him, and how he went on to make his mark on the Irish media industry. Niall takes us behind the scenes of building JOE.ie, the highs and lows of life in business, and his journey with Fabric Social, including the recent sale of the company. It’s a fascinating conversation about taking risks, spotting opportunities, overcoming challenges and what it really takes to build a successful business from the ground up. From a lad in Mayo with big ambitions to a hugely successful entrepreneur, this is a story well worth hearing. Enjoy the episode! Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 30m 10s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 | Brendan Murray - "Hold your ground" | This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Irish singer Brendan Murray.Originally from Tuam, County Galway, Brendan first rose to fame as a member of Irish boyband Hometown, achieving chart success and a number one single. In 2017, he went on to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest with his song Dying to Try.In this episode, Brendan sits down for a frank and honest conversation about his journey through the music industry. We chat about the incredible highs of finding success at a young age, life as part of a chart topping boyband, and the experience of representing Ireland on one of the world’s biggest stages.Brendan also opens up about the tougher moments, including the disappointment of not qualifying for the Eurovision final, and reflects on the lessons, setbacks and experiences that have shaped both his career and the person he is today.A candid conversation about success, disappointment, resilience and life behind the music.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 22m 34s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 | Pete The Builder - From Ridges To Ridin | This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder, a familiar face from our TV screens over the years.Pete and I had a brilliant, relaxed chat about his early life, how he found his way into the television industry, and his experiences working in the construction sector.I really enjoyed this conversation, and I feel like we only scratched the surface on a lot of topics. Hopefully, we’ll have Pete back on the podcast soon to take a deeper dive into construction, the industry, and everything that comes with it.For now, sit back and enjoy my conversation with Pete the Builder.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 2h 23m 16s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 | Sean Fox - From Eircom to Internet Sensation | Sean Fox is a retired Eircom technician and lifelong farmer who has found an unexpected new audience on TikTok, thanks to his daughter Laura. Her wholesome videos capturing everyday life on the family farm have struck a chord with viewers around the world, who now tune in regularly to catch up with Sean and his wife, Gertie.In this episode, Sean reflects on his years working with Eircom, adjusting to retirement and the realities of farming in Ireland today. He shares stories from a life spent balancing work and the farm, and talks about the challenges, changes and characters he has encountered along the way.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 59m 37s | ||||||
| 9/5/26 | resiliencecareer change+3 | Tom Murphy | Pamex | Castlebar | Castlebarsales+5 | — | 1h 28m 03s | ||
| 8/29/26 | comedycareer journey+3 | Conor Moore | PatreonAcast | — | Conor Moorecomedy+5 | — | 1h 20m 10s | ||
| 7/12/26 | personal strugglesfaith+3 | Father Mark Quinn | — | Tuam, County Galway | Father Mark QuinnTuam+5 | — | 1h 48m 58s | ||
| 7/5/26 | content creationdigital personalities+3 | Ronan Mitchell | PatreonAcast | County Galway | content creatorIreland+5 | — | 1h 08m 23s | ||
| 6/28/26 | horticultureentrepreneurship+3 | Paraic Horkan | Horkans Garden & Lifestyle CentreNational Botanic Gardens | Irelandwest of Ireland | horticulturegarden centres+3 | — | 1h 06m 22s | ||
| 6/21/26 | alcohol addictionself-discovery+5 | Fintan Phelan | The Creative Sigma | Castlebarwest of Ireland | alcoholismrecovery+8 | — | 1h 34m 56s | ||
| 6/14/26 | ambitionresilience+4 | Suzanne Rowe | MSC CruisesExplora Journeys | Ballina, County MayoIreland+3 | ambitionresilience+6 | — | 1h 19m 38s | ||
| 6/12/26 | pharmacyhealth advice+3 | Mark Jordan | PatreonPamex | Ireland | pharmacisthealth questions+4 | Pamex/Zenflore Calmcalm | 1h 12m 52s | ||
| 6/7/26 | lipedemachronic medical condition+4 | Jo Prendergast | Acast | — | lipedemachronic condition+5 | — | 1h 01m 39s | ||
| 5/31/26 | mental healthresilience+4 | Pádraig O Hora | Patreon | Mount Everest | Pádraig O'HoraMount Everest+5 | — | 1h 22m 46s | ||
| 2/22/26 | broadcastingradio+3 | Gerry Glennon | Midwest Radio | Irelandwest of Ireland | broadcastingGerry Glennon+3 | — | 1h 10m 10s | ||
| 2/15/26 | comedyperformance journey+4 | John Colleary | The Savage Eye | County Sligo | John Collearycomedy+5 | — | 1h 26m 56s | ||
| 2/9/26 | griefjustice+3 | Jodie McGuinness | — | County Sligo | Natalie McGuinnessJodie McGuinness+5 | — | 1h 10m 05s | ||
| 2/1/26 | self-employmentconstruction+4 | Joe DoyleDonal Byrne | BRB Homes | Ireland | self-employmentconstruction+4 | — | 1h 32m 06s | ||
| 10/20/25 | court casetrade school+3 | Donal Byrne | BRB Homes | Swinford Co.Mayo | Donal ByrneBRB Homes+3 | — | 1h 24m 49s | ||
| 10/5/25 | recapevent+3 | Kieran | The Diamond Coast Hotel | Enniscrone | Big News Coming SoonWeekend Round-Up+5 | — | 1h 00m 28s | ||
| 9/28/25 | businessmakeup artistry+3 | Megan Durkan | — | SwinfordCounty Mayo+1 | Megan Durkanmakeup artist+5 | — | 1h 42m 32s | ||
| 9/21/25 | equestriansocial media+3 | Siobhan O'Gara | — | ClaremorrisCounty Mayo | Siobhan O'Garaequestrian+3 | — | 1h 17m 49s | ||
| 9/14/25 | businessresilience+3 | Eamonn Cunningham | EJ Menswear | — | Eamonn CunninghamEJ Menswear+5 | — | 1h 37m 38s | ||
| 9/1/25 | social mediadreams+3 | Doireann O'Connor | Patreon | Laois | Doireann O'Connorsocial media+3 | — | 1h 39m 21s | ||
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Chart history for Big News Coming Soon Podcast
Peaked at #54 in Ireland, currently #54 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Ireland | — | #54 | #54 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.