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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Back on the mic tomorrow night

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

One minute it was there, then it wasn't.

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

And here we go again. On the socials. @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social is on its way back.

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and co-host Gareth’s father, Brian. Our hearts are with @gmulvenna.bsky.social and his family during this difficult time. Sending love, strength, and condolences from all here at Shrapnel. Funeral Times Notice share.google/7nMiUO4nfFx0...

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Today we remember the sacrifice made, and the horrors endured. Lest we forget. "You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye Who cheer when soldier lads march by, Sneak home and pray you'll never know The hell where youth and laughter go".

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Research is done and now it's gym time to process the new information.

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Please have a read, then a listen, then help if you can.

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Shrapnel Podcast @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

We're supporting #mentalhealthawarenessweek2025 and it's theme of #community Next week we will be releasing two brand new episodes across all streaming platforms We don't want subscriptions for these. We just want people to hear them. 1/3

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Reading through old DM's for @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social and finding my conversations with the late and utterly brilliant Ken Reid. Has saddened me we just couldn't get the timings right and had him on to chat. That was one story we missed and I'll forever be regretful of it.

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Shrapnel Podcast @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

In this episode hosts Sam and Gareth are joined by award-winning photographer Niall Carson. Niall discusses his journey as a photographer, his experiences growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and how these experiences shaped his perspective on life and photography

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Shrapnel Podcast @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

New episode on all streaming platforms now! Link below. Want the newest episode released tonight? Join our Patron, link is in our bio. open.spotify.com/episode/6luWQU…

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Some folk are trying to downplay today's result. No matter what, an Old Firm game is an Old Firm game. I don't care if you're 13 pts ahead of us, playing us at tiddlywinks or whatever else. This game means everything to the clubs & fans. Like Thursday let's enjoy the moment.

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Productive morning with the @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social crew and our friend Iain Turner. #Fragments in the can and now a coffee and sweet treat. @gmulvenna.bsky.social

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Right fellow Gers fans. Let's enjoy this moment. In a season of some really putrid crap, this is a shining light of joy. Embrace it. Bask in it. Take a minute and take it all in. In 4 weeks we go again. #Ready

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

For the price of a coffee you can help us cover our ongoing costs, Join us now over on patreon.com/shrapnelpodcast

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I don't like rattling the collection tin but @shrapnelpodcast.bsky.social needs your help to keep the mics on. Sooooooo with that in mind, if you can spare the price of a cup of coffee consider throwing it our way. Thank you. www.patreon.com/ShrapnelPodc...

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

A massive thank you to my gorgeous wife for the birthday gift. Despite being let down by a supplier, she persevered and got me this. Always comes through for me.

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

A really great new Shrapnel podcast with The Ghost Limb author @clairemitchell.bsky.social is out now. @sam74mc.bsky.social Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

Claire Mitchell is a writer & researcher from Belfast. Her recent book The Ghost Limb was published in 2022 to critical acclaim. In this episode Claire chats to the lads about the book, the spirit of 1798 & the United Irishmen, her work with Billy Mitchell & loyalism www.patreon.com/posts/903610...

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Claire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

Loved talking to @sam74mc.bsky.social and Gareth Mulvenna last night about the book, what was good and not so good about 1798, my time working with loyalists, stories from the Irish unity world... Thanks for having me :)

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

How's your Saturday going? Mine is reading this little nugget ( @clairemitchell.bsky.social ), some football (don't let me down @rangersfc.bsky.social ), and then a movie marathon tonight.

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Sam McIlwaine @sam74mc.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

Another day, another bloody platform. Woo hoo

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