Oct 29, 202614 min
Yvonne Carty from Hey Pesto joins Will Falkner with a selection of simple to make Halloween treats, bringing a taste of the spooky season to Midlands Today.
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The Big Story
Hosted by Midlands 103 · music · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Real People. Real Stories.There are stories that rarely get told — but need to be. Each episode features a candid interview with individuals navigating serious challenges — from health crises to personal turning points.
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Booking probability
32%
Guest openness
Selective
80/100
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What is The Big Story about?
Real People. Real Stories. There are stories that rarely get told, but need to be. Each episode features a candid interview with individuals navigating serious challenges, from health crises to personal turning points.
Who hosts The Big Story?
The Big Story is hosted by Midlands 103. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
What has The Big Story covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Spooktacular Homemade Halloween Treats With Hey Pesto's Yvonne Carthy" (29 October 2026, 14 minutes), "Laois Woman Says She's Having To Fight To Get Answers For A Reproductive Health Issue" (23 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "Midlands Graduate Nurse Says Her Dream Has Been "Shattered" Because Of The HSE" (23 October 2026, 12 minutes).
How often does The Big Story publish?
The Big Story publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 50 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Big Story?
Booking probability for The Big Story is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Big Story requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Big Story's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Big Story?
The strongest fits for The Big Story are Health & Wellness Services and Family & Social Services. The Big Story has a music audience.
About the host
Midlands 103 hosts The Big Story, a music podcast with 50 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 23, 202612 minA Laois woman's fighting for answers as to what is causing her sudden severe pain and discomfort. Portlaoise's Hayley Dunne has a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, and has been in hospital since Tuesday...
Oct 23, 202612 minA Westmeath graduate nurse wants the Health Minister to come clean on the employment situation for graduate nurses. Rosemount's Della Clarke studied nursing at TUS Athlone and was set to begin work at the...
The Big Story
A Fur-Midable Addition To A Midlands School
Oct 21, 20265 minThere's a new four-legged friend making a big difference at a Midlands School. Therapy dog Viola has been enrolled at Presentation Primary School in Portarlington. She's settling into school...
Oct 20, 202612 minA Midlands cancer survivor is launching a new app to bring people affected by the disease together and help them connect with others. Tullamore's Vanessa Mooney, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in...
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Oct 20, 20268 minA new book by a Midlands Author has revealed which town was once known as the "Paris of the Midlands". "Place Names of Ireland: From Inishbiggle to New Twopothouse" explores the history, meanings, and quirky...
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"I Always Bring Attention Even When I Don't Want It" Offaly Woman's Story Of Living With Dwarfism
Sep 24, 202611 minSharika Darby from Daingean has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. After studying civil engineering in college, Sharika says she has faced barriers while trying to enter the workforce, with potential...
Sep 22, 202618 minProfessor Gary Murphy discusses his book "Anatomy of A Taoiseach" on Brian Cowen, exploring the life and political career of the former Taoiseach and the turbulent period in Irish politics during which he led the...
Sep 21, 202612 minRoisin Molloy’s son Mark died just 22 minutes after he was born at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise in 2012. An inquest later found that he died by medical misadventure after staff failed to respond to...
Sep 21, 202614 minJane Swarbrigg was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in April 2026, which has spread to her liver and lungs. The Mullingar mum-of-two is now preparing to travel to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center...
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Maria Walsh MEP Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Journey
Sep 18, 202616 minMaria Walsh MEP speaks openly about her pregnancy and the personal journey that brought her to this point, Marie chat about her experience of IVF, the emotions involved throughout the process and what it...
Sep 14, 202613 minBanagher woman Carol Grogan speaks about her experience of living with metastatic breast cancer and the life-changing moment she received her diagnosis. She discusses treatment, the challenges and uncertainty...
Sep 11, 202610 minIrish actor Patrick Bergin joins Will Faulkner to talk about his decision to put his historic castle on the market, reflecting on his time at the property and why he feels the time is right to move on.
The Big Story
Portlaoise Woman’s 28 Year Struggle With Migraine
Sep 11, 202614 minCatherine Hearns speaks about her experience of living with migraines, the symptoms she faces when an attack strikes and how debilitating the condition can be on day to day life. Catherine's struggle inspired...
Sep 7, 202611 minA Westmeath man says he became emotional after being invited into Katie Taylor's inner sanctum moments before her retirement fight on Saturday. Award winning photographer James Crombie was in Taylor's...
Aug 24, 202615 minA midlands woman living with stage four stage breast cancer is set to launch a new book exploring cancer, chronic illness, grief and loss. Portarlington's Avril Tierney’s new book, Cancer, Chaos and Courage...
Aug 14, 202619 minThe parents of a Laois child with cerebral palsy say his quality of life has "significantly" deteriorated since he was forced to leave school. Oisín Gill, from Rathdowney, attended an ASD unit in a Tipperary...
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Camping In Connemara
Aug 10, 202610 minAs the sunshine continues to shine in Ireland, many people are opting for staycations. Portlaoise's John Whelan says one of the cheapest options is a campervan. He runs the website Vanhalla.ie...
Aug 5, 202613 minA Laois mother is seeking reimbursement from the HSE, over a drug needed to improve symptoms of her son's metabolic disorder. Ballinakilll's Roseanne Dwyer looks after her nine year son James, who was...
Aug 5, 202611 minGardaí say they've learned lessons after two members were taken to hospital after processing cannabis vape products in an Offaly station. Edenderry Garda Station had to be closed for an investigation and deep...
Recent guests
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Gary Murphy
Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, Dublin City University
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Will Faulkner
Fox Sports Reporter, Fox Sports
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Aoife Murphy
wellness coach, Reiki practitioner, sound healer, Empower Wellness & Coaching
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Jordan Adams
founder and CEO, First Baptist Church of Centralia
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