Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast

Jack Doyle - The Gorgeous Gael

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast

Show Notes

Hello, and welcome to the 2nd episode of season 15 of Shite Talk / season 1 of GUBU: An Irish History Podcast! (we're rebranding so you'll be hearing that a lot)

This week Jason tells Kevin the story of Jack Doyle, the Cobh man who tried his hand at all walks of fame. From boxing to Hollywood, Pro Wrestling to Crooning at dinner parties, and everything in between.

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