LaltCast

I was joined by author and former IRA prisoner Richard O'Rawe. We talked about his life and growing up during the troubles. Richard played a vital role in the 1981 Hungerstrikes in Long Lesh, where he was the public relations officer during this period. In 2005 he wrote his first book called Blanketmen which was the untold story of the H-Block hungerstrikes and has gone on to write several more books with his latest being Stakeknife's Dirty War about Freddie Scappaticci.

Glenn Ross - I was joined by legendary Strongman Glenn Ross. Competed at 5 World strongest Men Finals, won the UK & Britains strongest man 10 times, European STrongest Man in 2004 and finished 3rd in the Arnolds invitational. Over a dozen world records at Static lifting showing that Glenn was indeed the Strongest Man in the world. Glenn talked openly about his life and what it takes to be "The Daddy"

On this weeks episode I am joined by a local footballing legend and one of my footballing heroes Glenn Ferguson. Glenn or "Spike" as he was affectionatly known as by the fans played over 1000 games in senior football and scored 563 goals. Glenn has scored important goals for Ards, Glenavon and Distillery but is best known for his time at Linfield. Part of Linfields clean sweep team in 2006 and now head of youth at Linfield, this is Glenns story from starting out at youth football from the Ballybeen estate to getting capped for Northern Ireland. Hope you enjoy!

Dr John Coulter is a local journalist who reported on the troubles and political investigations for over 45 years. This is his story of how a ministers son with a rebelous streak became one of the most respected journailists in Northern Ireland. We talk his love of football, ACDC, his life being in danger and the funny side of his journey.

For this weeks epeisode I was joined by my friend Lynda Bryans. Everyone in Northern Ireland recognises Lynda off the TV, sure didnt yous welcome her into your front room every evening with the news, but I want everyone to get to know the real Lynda. We talk and laugh about her career and Lynda kindly opens up about her struggles and how these were overcame. Please give a listen for a laugh and some inspiration from the one and the only, the most glamourous Lynda Bryans.

This week I am joined by an absolute legend when it comes to Cheltenham. Bryan runs the most important website when it comes to finding winners at the Cheltenham Festival. www.gaultstats.com
Please check out his website and donate to this years chosen charity The Samaritans.

Bryan Gault is fundraising for Bangor and North Down Samaritans (justgiving.com)

For the first in a new series I am joined by my friend and local wrestler Grant Davison AKA Dunkan Disorderly. Grant talks us through his career from how he started out to touring Europe with some of the biggest names in professional wrestling. From a young wrestling fan to sharing the ring with Bret Hart this is his story and its not finished yet.

Its been a while but the El Lalters are back, its all getting serious.

@partydoco is joined by Grizz after he returns from his laltcast ban.
What has grizz been up to?
xmas films, lalt, local comedy and local TV get it as usual, along with a bit of Jackie

@partydoco is joined again by Ryan and Darcy makes her debut. Pure kitchen lalt, we talk about grizzes suspension, xfactor, lalt, ice hockey, gungHo and of course Jeckie