WTS 340: Philip O'Connor

About this episode

Philip O'Connor discusses various topics including the Winter Olympics and Irish identity abroad.

We're back! And so is Donnycarney's greatest export - Philip O'Connor. Reporting from the arse-end of the Alps at the Winter Olympics, Phil gives us food for thought on the biathlon (skiing and shooting, because of course), Olympic logistics, Irish identity abroad, journalism, fatherhood, music, America's decline, and why standing up (even in Dublin Airport duty-free) still matters. It's weird, wild, and wonderful. What else would you expect?

People in this episode

Guest: Philip O'Connor

Topics covered

• journalism
• Olympics
• Irish identity
• fatherhood
• music

Keywords

• biathlon
• Olympic logistics
• America's decline
• standing up
• Dublin Airport duty-free

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Alps, America

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