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- 985 - Treasurer & AD - TERSE - Online Speech Contest
In this week's episode Paul discusses the Online Speech Contest, the word of the week is TERSE and Shirley, in her final contribution to the show, covers the roles of Treasurer and Area Director..
This episode is published on 3rd October 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
Directory of Online Toastmaster Clubs: https://toastmost.org/online-clubs-directory/#listings
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Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 35min - 984 - Interview with Nik Lakhani
Our interview guest this week is Nik Lakhani, a member of Toastmasters4Golf and a past Division director in D71.
This episode is published on 26 September 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 26 Sep 2026 - 49min - 983 - SAA - APPLY - New International President
In this week's episode Paul talks about the new International President, the word of the week is APPLY and Shirley discusses the role of the Sergeant at Arms.
This episode is published on 19th September 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 31min - 982 - Interview with Patricia Radley
Our interview guest this week is Patricia Radley, a VPM of Cornerstone Communicators and Sargeant at Arms of Powdermills Toastmasters as well as past Division A Director in District 71.
This episode is published on 12th September 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 44min - 981 - VPM - ESCAPiSM - International Convention News
In this week's episode Paul gives us some news from the International Convention, the word of the week is ESCAPISM and Shirley discusses the role of the Vice President for Membership - VPM.
This episode is published on 5th September 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 32min - 980 - Interview with Steve Campion
Our interview guest this week is Steve Campion, District 71 Director 2026/27 and a member of Cornerstone Communicators and East Herts Speakers Club.
This episode is published on 29th August 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 23min - 979 - Interview with Benita Nwulu
Our interview guest this week is Benita Nwulu, the District 71 Poet in Residence and a member of Ubuntu Speakers in Nottingham, UK.
This episode is published on 22nd August 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 44min - 978 - Secretary - DIVERSION - The Communication Series deeper dive
In this week's episode Moira goes into more detail for the Vintage Communication Series path, the word of the week is DEVERSION and Shirley discusses the role of the Secretary.
This episode is published on 15th August 2026 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 38min - 977 - Interview with Finbarr Harty & Paschal O'Leary
Our interview guests this week are Finbarr Harty DTM (Talking Heads) and Paschal O’Leary (Guardian Toastmasters), who were the organisers of a successful Speechcraft series in July 2025. Finbarr was also Club Coach to Guardian Toastmasters. First broadcast July 2025.
This episode is published on 8th August 2026 with Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 08 Aug 2026 - 23min - 976 - VPE Role - ENVISAGE - Public Relations
In this week's episode Paul discussespublic relations, the word of the week is ENVISAGE and Shirley discusses the role of the Vice Preisdent of Education - the VPE.
This episode is published on 1st August 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - 39min - 975 - Interview wth Tim Leech
Our interview guest this week is Tim Leech, a president of Greystones Toastmasters, and treasurer of Wordsmiths Online. He is also M Division IT support, Immediate Past Division Director as well as being a leading light in the District 71 Club Officer Connect series.
This episode is published on 25th July 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 - 52min - 974 - Club President - CONVIVIAL - Rule of Three
In this week's episode Moira looks at the rule of three, the word of the week is CONVIVIAL and Shirley discusses the role of the club president.
This episode is published on 18th July 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 28min - 973 - Interview with George Weller
Our interview guest this week is George Weller, a member of Hamwic Speakers in District 91.
This episode is published on 11th July 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 11 Jul 2026 - 53min - 972 - VPPR Role - IMPORTANT - Vintage Path Communication
In this week's episode Moira goes through the Vintage path “The Communication Series”, the word of the week is IMPORTANCE and Shirley discusses the role of the VPPR.
This episode is published on 4th July 2026 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 04 Jul 2026 - 37min - 971 - Interview with Andrew Klimaytys
Our interview guest this week is Andrew Klimaytys, a member of Glasgow Toastmasters and 8 other Toastmaster clubs, and incoming Division Director for Scotland.
This episode is published on 27th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 27 Jun 2026 - 42min - 970 - Vancouver Convention - BEFUDDLE - Listening
In this week's episode Paul looks at the International Convention in Vancouver, the word of the week is BEFUDDLE and Shirley discusses the art of active listening.
This episode is published on 20th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 20 Jun 2026 - 29min - 969 - Interview with Peter & Teresa Rhodes
Our interview guests this week are Peter and Theresa Rhodes, members of Luton Loastmasters.
This episode is published on 13th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 13 Jun 2026 - 44min - 968 - Vintage Smedley - IGNOMINIOUS - Club Elections
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In this week's episode Paul talks through the second project in the Vintage Smedley path, the word of the week is IGNOMINIOUS and Shirley discusses the Club Elections.
This episode is published on 6th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 - 44min - 967 - Interview with Lee Maguire
Our interview guest this week is Lee Maguire, a founding member of Monaghan Toastmasters and current Area 2 Director, Division A, District 71.
This episode is published on 30th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 30 May 2026 - 45min - 966 - Toastmaster Role - HARNESS - Toastmaster Magazine
In this week's episode Paul looks at The Toastmaster Magazine, the word of the week is HARNESS and Shirley discusses the role of the Toastmaster of the Day.
This episode is published on 23rd May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 23 May 2026 - 40min - 965 - Interview with Derek Walsh
Our interview guest this week is Derek Walsh, a member of Longford Toastmasters and U.S.S Emerald Isle Toastmasters.
This episode is published on 16th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 - 45min - 963 - Interview with Brendan O'Sullivan
Our interview guest this week is Brendan O’Sullivan, a member of Mad Hatters and Leading Edge Toastmasters Clubs.
This episode is published on 9th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 09 May 2026 - 57min - 962 - Paths Pricing - VINTAGE - Vintage Smedley
In this week's episode Paul looks at the Vintage Ralph Smedley path, the word of the week is VINTAGE and Moira & Paul discuss the pricing of paths.
This episode is published on 2nd May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 02 May 2026 - 44min - 961 - Vintage & Reasons not to join - SECRETIVE - Timer Role
In this week's episode Paul discusses reasons not to join Toastmasters and the new vintage paths, the word of the week is SECRETIVE and Shirley discusses the role of the Timer.This episode is published on 25th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
https://www.toastmasters.org/footer/faq/Vintage Paths
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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 - 28min - 960 - Interview with Sean Dwan
Our interview guest this week is Sean Dwan.
This episode is published on 18th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 18 Apr 2026 - 46min - 959 - Delivering 12 month - SINGULARLY - Grammarian Role
In this week's episode Paul talks about delivering a 12 month experience for your club, the word of the week is SINGULARLY and Shirley talks through meeting roles and specifically the Grammarian role.
This episode is published on 11th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 - 30min - 958 - Interview with Tamara Evans
Our interview guest this week is Tamara Evans, a member of Shilling Speakers and Masters of Evaluation.
This episode is published on 4th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 04 Apr 2026 - 46min - 957 - Area Director Elections - FRANTIC - Table Topics Master
In this week's episode Paul discusses Area Director Elections, the word of the week is FRANTIC and Shirley discusses the role of the Table Topics Master.
This episode is published on 28th March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
https://d71toastmasters.org/checklist/area-director-election/
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Sat, 28 Mar 2026 - 40min - 956 - Interview with Matty Behan
Our interview guest this week is Matty Behan, a member of Blarney Toastmasters, Gorey Easyspeakers, Shilling Speakers and Bedford Speakers. He is also the official District 71 Timer.
This episode is published on 21st March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 - 39min - 955 - Prepare to Present - ILLUSTRATE - Demystifying Table Topics
In this week's episode Paul discusses an article by Joel Schwartzberg called “10 Ways to Prepare for a Work Presentation” from the March 2026 Toastmaster magazine, the word of the week is ILLUSTRATE and Shirley demystifies table topics.
This episode is published on 14th March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 14 Mar 2026 - 26min - 954 - Interview with Stallone-Obaraemi Samuel
Our interview guest this week is Stallone-Obaraemi Samuel, District 71 Public Relations Manager, and immediate past president of Glasgow Central Toastmasters..
This episode is published on 7th March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 07 Mar 2026 - 52min - 953 - Pathways -DESPITE - PQD's Authority
In this week's episode Paul discusses the authority that the Programme Quality Director has over the Club Officer Training, the word of the week is DESPITE and Shirley discusses Pathways.
This episode is published on 28th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 28 Feb 2026 - 30min - 952 - Interview with Dan Deighton
Our interview guest this week is Dan Deighton, a member of Sheffield Speakers Toastmasters and Division N Director in District 71..
This episode is published on 21st February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 21 Feb 2026 - 42min - 951 - Cross Cultural Communication - OKEY-DOKEY - Podcasts
In this week's episode Paul talks about cross cultural communication, the word of the week is OKEY-DOKEY and Shirley discusses different styles of podcast episodes.
This episode is published on 14th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 14 Feb 2026 - 22min - 950 - Interview with Kalpana Ramesh
Our interview guest this week is Kalpana Ramesh, immediate past president of Cambridge Confident Communicators, and a member of Chelmsford City Communicators and Chelmsford Speakers Club, Area Director for D71 Division H Area 1, Division Director candidate for next year and currently District Contest Chair.
This episode is published on 7th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O’Brien, produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 07 Feb 2026 - 44min - 949 - Speech Contests - BENIGN - Becoming a Leader
In this week's episode, Paul discusses becoming a district leader in Toastmasters, the word of the week is BENIGN, and Shirley asks what the purpose is of speech contests.
This episode is published on 31st January 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - 30min - 948 - Interview with Daniel Arda
Our interview guest this week is Daniel Arda, a member of Chelmsford City Communicators.
This episode is published on 24th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 24 Jan 2026 - 42min - 947 - Paralysis - ALIGN - Evaluations
In this week's episode, Paul muses on an article by International President Aletta Rochat DTM, entitled “Expanding Your Capacity”, which he calls “Progress Beats Paralysis”, the word of the week is ALIGN, and Shirley talks about good evaluations.
This episode is published on 17th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 17 Jan 2026 - 25min - 946 - Interview with Aletta Rochat
Our interview guest this week is Aletta Rochat, International President for 2025/26, recorded when Aletta was Region 10 Adviser.
This episode is published on 10th January 2026 with Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 10 Jan 2026 - 22min - 945 - Predictions - BLISTERING - Pathways Enhancements
In this week's episode Paul gives his predictions for 2026, the word of the week is BLISTERING and Shirley discusses the enhancements to Pathways and the implications for the Distinguished Club Programme.
This episode is published on 3rd January 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 03 Jan 2026 - 37min - 944 - Speech Styles - APPLAUD - Year End
In this week's episode Paul wonders if the year end should be changed, the word of the week is APPLAUD and Shirley discusses speech styles.
This episode is published on 20th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 20 Dec 2025 - 28min - 943 - Interview with Andrew Graner
Our interview guest this week is Andrew Graner, Area Director of Area 22, District 91 and a member of:
Melting Pot Toastmasters
Red Dragon Toastmasters (VPM, IT Support)
Global Online Toastmasters (President)
Shilling Speakers (VPM)
This episode is published on 13th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 - 54min - 942 - Judging - SMASHING - Memorable
In this week's episode, Paul discusses how we judge contests, the word of the week is SMASHING and Moira talks about creating memorable speeches.
This episode is published on 6th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 06 Dec 2025 - 36min - 941 - Engaging Humour - ENGAGING - Using Humour
In this week's episode Paul talks about engaging humour following the article by the International President in the Toastmaster Magazine, the word of the week is ENGAGING and Shirley discusses using humour in speeches.
This episode is published on 1st November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 01 Nov 2025 - 00min - 940 - Interview with David McCrae
Our interview guest this week is David McCrae, a member of Haymarket Toastmasters and VP PR of Edinburgh Advanced Toastmasters.
This episode is published on 29th Novenber 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O'Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 29 Nov 2025 - 44min - 939 - Structure - DISCOMBOBULATE - Online Speech Contest
In this week's episode, Paul talks about the Online Speech Contest, the word of the week is DISCOMBOBULATE, and Shirley discusses speech structure.
This episode is published on 22nd November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 22 Nov 2025 - 38min - 938 - Interview with Marina Murray
Our interview guest this week is Marina Murray, a member of Greystones Toastmasters and a former District 71 PR Manager.
This episode is published on 15th November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O'Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 15 Nov 2025 - 44min - 937 - Enhancements
In this week's episode, the word of the week is ENHANCE and the rest of the show is devoted to discussion on the new enhancements to the Pathways Programme.
This episode is published on 8th November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 08 Nov 2025 - 58min - 936 - Humour
In this week's episode, Paul talks about engaging humour following the article by the International President in the Toastmaster Magazine, the word of the week is ENGAGING and Shirley discusses using humour in speeches.
This episode is published on 1st November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 01 Nov 2025 - 21min - 934 - Interview with Greg Gazin
We are repeating the interview we did in April this year with Greg of gadgetgreg.com and the Toastmaster Official Podcast.
This episode is published on 25th October 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sun, 26 Oct 2025 - 41min - 933 - Regrowing - FORENSIC - Club Committee
In this week's episode, Paul discusses regrowing club members, the word of the week is FORENSIC, and Shirley discusses the club committee.
This episode is published on 18th October 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 18 Oct 2025 - 27min - 932 - Interview with Mairead Dillon
Our interview guest this week is Mairead Dillon, District Director for District 71 (UK and Ireland), and a member of U.S.S. Emerald Isle Toastmasters.
Apologies for the late upload, as you will hear on the podcast, it has been a very busy time.
This episode is published on 11th October 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, edited by Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien, produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 56min - 930 - Interview with Mark Reynolds
Our interview guest this week is Mark Reynolds, a member of More than Words Toastmasters Club.
This episode is published on 4th October 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 - 29min - 929 - MOT -CAUSTIC - Idiots guide for new members
In this week's episode, Paul discusses the Moments of Truth programme, the word of the week is CAUSTIC and Shirley talks about what to expect at a meeting - an idiot's guide for new members.
This episode is published on 27th September 2025 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - 27min - 928 - Interview with Tom Flynn
Our interview guest this week is Tom Flynn, president of The West’s Awake Advanced Toastmasters Club, former past president of Westport Toastmasters and a member of Emerald Isle Toastmasters,
This episode is published on 20th September 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 20 Sep 2025 - 32min - 927 - Finding Your Voice - TRANSMOGRIFY - As a Question
In this week's episode Moira talks about asking a question, the word of the week is TASNMOGRIFY and Shirley discusses how to find your voice.
This episode is published on 13th September 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Fri, 12 Sep 2025 - 25min - 926 - Interview with Fin O'Sullivan
Our interview guest this week is Finbarr O’Sullivan, President of Warwick Speakers and Leaders and a member of Spa Speakers.
This episode is published on 6th September 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 06 Sep 2025 - 43min - 925 - Speaker to Trainer - INCANDESCENT - TMI Website
In this week's episode Paul From speaker to Trainer, the word of the week is INCANDESCENT and Shirley talks through the TMI Website.
This episode is published on 30th August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 30 Aug 2025 - 27min - 924 - Interview with Donagh McKeown
Our interview guest this week is Donagh McKeown
This episode is published on 23rd August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 23 Aug 2025 - 40min - 923 - Innovation in COT - ELITE - Podcast Training
In this week's episode Paul discusses the innovation in Club Officer training in District 71, the word of the week is ELITE and Shirley talks about the Podcast training she received recently.
This episode is published on 16th August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 16 Aug 2025 - 24min - 922 - Interview with Lynn Gilbert
Our interview guest this week is Lynn Gilbert, a member of Blarney Toastmasters Club.
This episode is published on 9th August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 09 Aug 2025 - 32min - 921 - Toastmaster Mag is Great - THUNK - Creating a Successful Club
In this week's episode Paul talks about The Toastmaster magazine, the word of the week is THUNK and Shirley discusses creating a successful club..
This episode is published on 2nd August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 02 Aug 2025 - 33min - 920 - Interview with Christina Hessian
Our interview guest this week is Christina Hessian, 2025/26 Poet in Residence at District 71 Toastmasters.
This episode is published on 27th July 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sun, 27 Jul 2025 - 41min - 919 - Easyspeak - FLUBBED - Summer
In this week's episode Paul talks about clubs that close for the summer, the word of the week is FLUBBED and Shirley discusses Easyspeak.
This episode is published on 19th July 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 19 Jul 2025 - 27min - 918 - Interviews with Speechcraft organisers Paschal and Finbarr
In the final podcast in our Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters series, this week Shirley is talking with the organisers of this Speechcraft series Paschal Leary - Treasurer Guardian Club, & Finbarr Harty - Talking Heads.
This episode is published on 12 July 2025 with Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 12 Jul 2025 - 21min - 917 - Prince Acquah -Solihull 2025
Instead of our usual magazine podcast we are bringing you a conversation with the second placed winner of the District 71 International Speech Contest 2025, Prince Acquah, recorded at the District Coneference in Solihull in May.
This episode is published on 5th July 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2025 - 31min - 916 - Interviews with Rohit Vikas, Denis McDonald and Linda Crofton
Our interview guests this week are Speechcrafter Rohit Vikas and Denis McDonald his coach from Talking Heads, plus Linda Crofton who was the guide to Kodai whom we interviewed 2 weeks ago.
This episode is published on 28th June 2025 with Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 28 Jun 2025 - 32min - 915 - Success Plan - ENDEARING - Commitment
In this week's episode Paul talks about the Club Success Plan, the word of the week is ENDEARING and Shirley discusses keeping the commitment.
This episode is published on 21st June 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O’Broien DTM & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 21 Jun 2025 - 19min - 914 - Interview with Kodai Chimura
Continuing our interviews with Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters, this week Shirley is talking with Kodai Chimura, a Speechcrafter and now a member of Guardian Toastmasters.
This episode is published on 14th June 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher& Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 14 Jun 2025 - 06min - 913 - Convention - UNTOWARD - Committee Roles
In this week's episode Paul looks at clubs preparing for the international convention, the word of the week is UNTOWARD and Shirley discusses club committee roles.
This episode is published on 7th June 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 07 Jun 2025 - 31min - 912 - Interview with Kevin Walsh
Our interview guest this week is Kevin Walsh, a member of Bishopstown Toastmasters and Area Director for Area 49 in District 71.
This episode is published on 31st May 2025 with Shirley Glallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 31 May 2025 - 13min - 911 - Mentoring - COMMUNICATION - Beginnings and Endings
In this week's episode Shirley, continuing on the subject of theClub Excellence series, talks about Mentoring, the word of the week is COMMUNICATINON and Moira discusses speech beginnings and endings.
This episode is published on 24th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 24 May 2025 - 27min - 910 - Interview with Jennifer Elvique & Lia Geary
Continuing our interviews with Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters this week Shirley is talking with Jennifer Elvique, a member of International Orators and guide to Lia Geary.
This episode is published on 17th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher& Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 17 May 2025 - 23min - 909 - New members - MANIFEST - AI
In this week's episode Shirley discusses the Sucessful Club Series with emphasis on finding new members, the word of the week is MANIFEST and Moira talks about the use of AI in Toastmasters,.
This episode is published on 10th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 - 30min - 908 - Interview with Shirley and Sabrina
Our interview guests this week are Shirley Gallagher as a Speechcraft Guide and Sabrina Kelleher as a Speechrafter.
This episode is published on 3rd May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 03 May 2025 - 19min - 907 - Selecting Club Committee - LIABLE - A Rumour
In this week's episode Paul about the selection of the club committee, the word of the week is LIABLE and Shirely discusses a rumour.
This episode is published on xxx 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 - 33min - 906 - Interview with Greg Gazin
Our interview guest this week is Greg Gazin, host of the Toastmaster Podcast as well as the Toastcaster podcast, a member of Go Pro Speakers and owner of the gadgetgreg.com website.
This episode is published on 19th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 19 Apr 2025 - 41min - 905 - Birthday - FLOURISH - Building
In this week's episode Paul celebrates a birthday, the word of the week is FLOURISH and Shirley talks about building clubs.
This episode is published on 12th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 12 Apr 2025 - 33min - 904 - Interview with Tanya Barad
Our interview guest this week is Tanya Barad, Sergeant at Arms at Birmingham New Street Speakers.
This episode is published on 5th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 05 Apr 2025 - 58min - 903 - General Evaluation - GALAVANTING - Sustainable Club
In this week's episode Paul talks about General Evaluation, the word of the week is GALAVANTING and Shirley discusses building a sustainable club.
This episode is published on 29th March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 - 31min - 902 - Interview with Alex McCarney
Our interview guest this week is Alex McCarney, a member of Beyond Words Toastmasters.
This episode is published on 22nd March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Pul O'Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025 - 42min - 901 - You - CONFUSION - Lifelong Learning
In this week's episode Moira discusses the word “you”, the word of the week is CONFUSION and Shirley talks about lifelong learning.
This episode is published on 15th March 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 15 Mar 2025 - 26min - 900 - Interview with Jim Plunkett
Our interview guest this week is Jim Plunkett, a member of Toastmasters since 1965 and a member of Lima Toastmasters Club in Lima, Peru.
This episode is published on 8th March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 08 Mar 2025 - 30min - 899 - Listen like mad - MAD - Club Coach Application
In this week's episode Paul talks about listening like mad, the word of the week is MAD and Shirley discusses the application process for a club coach from the point of view of the club.
This episode is published on 1st March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 01 Mar 2025 - 38min - 898 - Interview with Paschal O'Leary
This week's interview guest is Paschal O'Leary, Area 3 Director in District 71 and a Treasurer in Guardian Toastmasters.
This episode is published on 22nd February 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 22 Feb 2025 - 32min - 897 - Realignment - ALIGN - Types of Speech
In this week's episode Paul talks about realignment in Toastmasters, the word of the week is ALIGN and Shirely discusses the different types of speech.
This episode is published on 22nd February 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 15 Feb 2025 - 30min - 896 - Interview with Chuck Mencke
Our interview guest this week is Chuck Menke, a member of Great White North Online club and a new member of Blarney Toastmasters.
This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 08 Feb 2025 - 35min - 895 - Pathways Development - PRECISE - Club Officers in February
In this week's episode, Paul discusses fundraising for Pathways Development, the word of the week is PRECISE and Shirley discusses what club officers will be doing and the DCP programme.
This episode is published on 1st February 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 01 Feb 2025 - 33min - 894 - Interview with Pat Sexton
Our interview guest this week is Pat Sexton , a perennial contest winner in District 71 and a member of Speak Easy Toastmasters Club in Mallow, Co Cork.
This episode was first published on 3rd June 2023 with Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 25 Jan 2025 - 19min - 893 - Stand - HUNCH - Develop
In this week's episode Paul asks the question “Are you up for election?”, the word of the week is HUNCH and Shirley talks about how to develop a speech.
This episode is published on 19th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sun, 19 Jan 2025 - 37min - 892 - Interview with Rich Hopkins
Our interview guest this week is Rich Hopkins, 3rd placed winner in the 2006 International Speech Contest and a member of Professional Presenters in District 26.
This episode is published on 11th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 11 Jan 2025 - 40min - 891 - The Small Miracle
We have produced 50 episodes in 2024 (a record for us) and as this is the holiday season we have decided to take a two-week break. Instead of our regular interview episode, we are bringing you a special reading of “The Small Miracle” by Paul Gallico, read by Moira O’Brien.
This episode is published on 26th December 2024 with P Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 28 Dec 2024 - 40min - 890 - Preparing for IS - CONFIDENT - Benefits
In this week's episode Paul talks about preparing for the Internation Speech Contest, the word of the week is CEREMONY and Shirley discusses the benefits of Toastmasters following an interview that she gave to the Cork Echo newspaper..
This episode is published on 21st December 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 21 Dec 2024 - 29min - 889 - Interview with Simon Toon
Our interview guest this week is Simon Toon, VPE Berkhamsted Speakers Club.
This episode is published on 14th December 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - 27min - 888 - Contests - CRUX - Confident
In this week's episode Paul talks about why confident communicators should join Toastmasters, the word of the week is CRUX and Shirley muses on the pros and cons of Toastmaster contests.
This episode is published on 7th december 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 07 Dec 2024 - 34min - 887 - City Hall Interviews
This week we have four short interviews recorded at the Cork City celebration of 100 years of Toastmasters:
Dennis O'Connor - Cork Toastmasters
Micheal O’Lionaird - Guardian Toastmasters
Paschal O'Leary - Guardian Toastmasters
Marilyn Latchford - President, Guardian Toastmasters
This episode is published on 30t November 202 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 30 Nov 2024 - 18min - 886 - Trump? - MANDATE - Universities
In this week's episode Paul asks the question of whether to invite Donald Trump to the International Convention in Philadelphia, the word of the week is MANDATE and Shirley talks about building and maintaining clubs in university colleges.
This episode is published on 16th November 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 16 Nov 2024 - 31min - 885 - Lunch with many countries
Instead of our normal interview episode, this week we are bringing you the last of Paul O'Mahony's recordings made at the International Convention in Anaheim, California in August - a round table discussion over lunch.
This episode is published on26th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 09 Nov 2024 - 14min - 884 - Test speaker - VITAL - His Why
In this week's episode Paul talks about the test speaker at an Evaluation contest, the word of the week is VITAL and Nik Lakhani talks about his why and how you can promote yourself and Toastmasters.
This episode is published on 19th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
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Sat, 02 Nov 2024 - 28min - 883 - Interview with Shirley Gallagher
Our interview guest this week is Shirley Gallagher, President of Guardian Toastmasters and our new co-presenter on this podcast.
This episode is published on 26th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.
Contact us :
email: info@irishtalkers.com
Website: www.irishtalkers.com
District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org
District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk
Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - 21min
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