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In this week's episode Paul discusses the article by International President Stefano McGhee, the word of the week is STUNNING and Moira discusses the science of a TED talk. This episode is published on 31st October 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul says that Toastmasters sells confidence, the word of the week is SCINTILLA and guest presenter Gerry Dunne talks about how to grab attention at the beginning of a speech. This episode is published on 17th October 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Gerry Dunne & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

Our interview guest this week is Craig Valentine, the World Champion of Public Speaking from 1999 and a prolific international public speaker. This episode is published on 10th October 2026 with Sandra Losty & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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 Contact us: email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us : email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us: email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk

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. Contact us : email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us: email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us : email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us : email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us: email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us : email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us: email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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. Contact us : email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk

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. Contact us: email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org