Paul and Mick discuss more on an extraordinary year of crime - from gangland murder of Josh Itseli to thug soldier Cathal Crotty, Ian Bailey dying, a Russian ‘agent’ in the Dail and the rise of the so called far right.

Mick and Paul are meeting in person for a series of podcasts looking back at an unprecedented year of crime. In part 1 we look at homicides across Ireland, a year of hell for the Kinahan cartel, Gerry Hutch’s bizarre election bid, and Conor McGregor in court.

Mick and Paul discuss the costs development in the Conor McGregor case, as well as a recent drug seizure and a murder court appearance in Wexford.

Paul and Mick discuss the murder of a young girl in Wexford, Gerry Hutch’s failed bid for the Dail, and the fallout of the Conor McGregor civil trial.

Paul and Mick discuss the bombshell civil case verdict in which Conor McGregor was found to have assaulted Nikita Hand in a rape at the Beacon Hotel.

Paul and Mick discuss the final speeches from both sides in the civil assault case of UFC star Conor McGregor.

Paul and Mick discuss McGregor and James Lawrence’s evidence on the witness stand.

Paul and Mick discuss the fifth day of the McGregor civil trial and how a paramedic described bruising all over Nikita Hand’s body.

Paul and Mick discuss another unprecedented day in crime news with Gerry Hutch’s sensational return to Irish soil where he spoke to the waiting media about his alleged general election bid. They also discuss the arrest of a man over the long unsolved murder and disappearance of Jo Jones Dullard.

In this episode Mick and Paul discuss the fourth day of the civil sexual assault trial of UFC star Conor McGregor.

Paul and Mick discuss the third day of the Conor McGregor sexual assault civil trial in which his barrister claimed he had sex with Nikita Hand twice and that she was “sexually excited” by it.

Paul and Mick discuss the second day of the civil trial against Conor McGregor who is accused of sexual assault of a woman in the penthouse suite of a Dublin hotel.

Paul and Mick discuss the first day of a civil sexual assault case against UFC star Conor McGregor.

In recent days gardai seized a copy of this podcast interview with Ian Bailey as they probe what he said to us last year. Have a listen back.

Mick and Paul discuss the bombshell arrest of veteran crime figure Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch in Lanzarote on alleged money laundering offences. They also discuss the search for missing child and suspected murder victim Kyran Durnin.

Paul is in London for the sentencing of Kinahan cartel mobsters Liam Byrne and Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh. The pair were jailed today for their roles in a bizarre conspiracy to import firearms in an attempt to get Kavanagh a lesser sentence.

Paul is in London for the sentencing of Kinahan cartel mobsters Liam Byrne and Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh. He joins Mick to talk through a dramatic day in court.

Paul and Mick discuss the murder of Martin Salinger in Cloverhill Prison, a Russian agent nicknamed ‘Cobalt’ in the Oireachtas, Defence Forces leave Portlaoise Prison, Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy’s appeal, and Maddie suspect cleared of raping Irish woman.

Paul and Mick discuss the bombshell arrest of top Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern in Dubai. In what is perhaps the most significant arrest to date, gardai want to extradite McGovern and charge him with murder.

Paul and Mick discuss how Coolock protestor Tracey Brougham stayed silent when confronted about her racist comments, how Budget 2025 affects gardai, convicted Hutch Regency drivers appeal, a legal victory against Daniel Kinahan, and the death of respected former senior Garda John O’Driscoll.

Paul interviews former mobster Stephen Gillen about his life of crime, advice to those trying to leave that life, and his views on the Kinahan cartel and others.

Paul and Mick discuss the shocking U-turn in the Liam Byrne and Bomber Kavanagh trial, with the infamous Kinahan crime figures pleading guilty to firearms conspiracy charges at the 11th hour.

Paul and Mick discuss the major international police operation which has shut down the encrypted ‘ghost’ network used by gangs around the world. It saw over €16M worth of drugs seized here and a major operation against four of Ireland’s criminal gangs.

Paul and Mick discuss the death of veteran gangster James ‘Jaws’ Byrne, ahead of his son Liam’s trial next week. They also discuss the shocking Scoping Inquiry report that revealed decades of abuse in Irish religious schools.

Paul and Mick discuss the week in crime: From the life and crimes of dead Kinahan mobster Liam Roe, to a probation officer complaining of being moved after submitting a ‘positive’ report on wife killer Joe O’Reilly.