Joy and Jargon – Near FM

Joy and Jargon Ep12

Declan McGlade April 8, 2026

In this special 12th episode of Joy and Jargon, I pay a heartfelt tribute to my late father — the best driver I’ve ever known — and to all the dedicated bus drivers, lorry drivers, and public transport heroes who keep us…

Joy and Jargon: Dr. Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire

Declan McGlade March 25, 2026

In this eleventh episode of Joy and Jargon, we explore the rich and flavourful world of culinary language with a true expert. Dr. Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire, Chair of the MA in Gastronomy and Food Studies at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), joins…

Joy and Jargon: Paul Reardon

Declan McGlade February 25, 2026

“In this ninth episode of Joy and Jargon, I chat with Paul Reardon, an expert in photography. A little over ten years ago, Paul picked up his first camera, sparking what would become a second career. After retiring in 2022 from a long and successful career in…

Joy And Jargon: Anna Galligan

Declan McGlade February 11, 2026

“In this eighth episode of Joy and Jargon, I chat with Anna Galligan, an expert and a seasoned arts professional with nearly 40 years of experience as an actress, drama facilitator, theatre director, performing arts teacher, and lecturer. She has designed theatre training…

Joy And Jargon: Doctor Maurice Nicholson

Declan McGlade January 14, 2026

In this sixth episode of the Joy and Jargon, I am talking with the great Doctor Maurice Nicholson, a vet surgeon who has over 50 years of experience in animal care. It is full of veterinary English vocabulary, professional medical jargon, and fun…

Joy and Jargon 5th November 2025

declanralph November 6, 2025

Joy and Jargon will be on Near FM every other Wednesday at 3:30pm from today the 5th of November 2025. In the first episode Orlane Animatrice talks to her guest Declan Ralph about the being a radio presenter.

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