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The Good Listener Podcast

John Hadden

Booking Overview

This interview podcast focuses on the history and politics of the Northern Ireland conflict, typically featuring historians, authors, and people with firsthand experience in policing or paramilitary-era events. Suitable pitches include academic specialists, authors of books on the Troubles, retired law-enforcement professionals, and other credible experts with direct subject-matter expertise; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible professional and specialist guests rather than only highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 131

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

John Hadden - Podcast host and publisher of The Good Listener Podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Historians, authors, academics, retired police officers, and other specialists with direct expertise or firsthand experience related to the Northern Ireland conflict.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on the Troubles or related political violence, University research or teaching expertise, Long careers in Irish or Northern Irish law enforcement, Firsthand experience of conflict-era events

Recent Guest Discussions

Tony Novosel - The IRA Split Of 1969, Loyalism, The UVF, Ian Paisley, Gusty Spence, The Causes Of Violence, Misconceptions About The Conflict, And Teaching In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence.

Gareth Mulvenna - Myths And Half-truths Surrounding The Shankill Butchers And Loyalist Violence In Belfast During The Troubles.

John O'Brien - Policing Along The South Armagh Border, Garda Special Branch, Alleged Garda Collusion With The IRA, And The Ira's Involvement In The Murder Of Martin Cahill.

Recent Topics

Northern Ireland, The Troubles, Paramilitaries, Conflict, History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Good Listener Podcast
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Britain’s Top Agents & The Spymasters Who Ran Them | John Ware, Troubles Journalist

September 17, 2026

Send us Fan MailFrom the early years of the conflict up until the end, the British security forces had agents in both the Republican and Loyalist paramilitary groups. This is the story of their two most famous agents, Freddie Scappiticci of the IRA and the UDA’s Brian Nelson.Legendary journalist and documentary maker, John Ware joins me to talk about his recent book “Neither Confirm Nor Deny”.He explores the murky world of the British army’s agent running and intel gathering organization, The...

TEACHING THE TROUBLES - Professor Tony Novosel

July 21, 2026

Send us Fan MailDr. Tony Novosel (Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences) is a historian and educator at the University of Pittsburgh and has dedicated decades to the study of the Northern Ireland conflict and particularly loyalism and political loyalism.Tony discusses the IRA split of 1969, how the conflict should be characterized, the UVF, Gusty's Spence's influence as well as that of Ian Paisely.I asked Tony about whether the violence that broke out was inevitable, the common mis...

The TRUTH About The SHANKILL BUTCHERS

April 28, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this clip from our upcoming episode, historian and author, Dr. Gareth Mulvenna talks about some of the myths and half-truths that surround the Shankill Butchers, a group of UVF members who terrorized Belfast's catholic community during the height of the troubles.FULL EPISODE COMING SOONBUY GARETH'S BOOK : https://www.amazon.com/Tartan-Gangs-Paramilitaries-Loyalist-Backlash/dp/1781383251

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Frequently asked questions

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The Good Listener Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Good Listener Podcast?

The Good Listener Podcast is hosted by John Hadden. Its publicly listed email is thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Good Listener Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Good Listener Podcast: thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Good Listener Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Good Listener Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Good Listener Podcast?

The Good Listener Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Historians, authors, academics, retired police officers, and other specialists with direct expertise or firsthand experience related to the Northern Ireland conflict. Common among recent guests: Published books on the Troubles or related political violence; University research or teaching expertise; Long careers in Irish or Northern Irish law enforcement. Recent guests include Tony Novosel, Gareth Mulvenna, and John O'Brien.

How hard is it to get booked on The Good Listener Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Good Listener Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Northern Ireland, The Troubles, Paramilitaries, Conflict, and History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com

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