The Witness: In His Own Words podcast

The Witness: In His Own Words

In 2005, Joseph O'Callaghan's testimony helped convict two drug-dealing gangsters for murder, and he became the youngest person ever to enter the Witness Protection Programme in Ireland. Now, as the men he put away agitate for release, he tells his extraordinary life story in his own words for the first time. Following the publication of Nicola Tallant’s best-selling book The Witness, The Witness: In His Own Words is an ambitious and powerful documentary podcast series produced by the team behind The Stand with Eamon Dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In 2005, Joseph O'Callaghan's testimony helped convict two drug-dealing gangsters for murder, and he became the youngest person ever to enter the Witness Protection Programme in Ireland. Now, as the men he put away agitate for release, he tells his extraordinary life story in his own words for the first time. Following the publication of Nicola Tallant’s best-selling book The Witness, The Witness: In His Own Words is an ambitious and powerful documentary podcast series produced by the team behind The Stand with Eamon Dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#14

11: The Parole Board

Joey and his mother, Mary, prepare to meet the parole board for the first time.. Please be... more

23 Oct 2023

25 MINS

25:55

23 Oct 2023


#13

A Mother's Story

Joey's mother, Mary, tells her side of the story. Please be aware that there are reference... more

28 Mar 2022

28 MINS

28:57

28 Mar 2022


#12

A Message From Joey

Joey has something he would like to say to listeners. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color... more

13 Dec 2021

12 MINS

12:09

13 Dec 2021


#11

10: The Letters

Joey writes to the parole board, and receives a letter from an old friend. Please be aware... more

26 Jul 2021

20 MINS

20:19

26 Jul 2021


#10

09: The Secret Life

Struggling with the effects of everything he's gone through, Joey has to leave his family ... more

19 Jul 2021

31 MINS

31:09

19 Jul 2021


#9

08: The Trial

Joey gives evidence. Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence... more

12 Jul 2021

32 MINS

32:35

12 Jul 2021


#8

07: The Lips

Brian is more violent and controlling than ever, and Joey resolves to find a way out. Plea... more

05 Jul 2021

32 MINS

32:41

05 Jul 2021


#7

06: The Gun

Joey witnesses something that shakes him to his core. Please be aware that there are refer... more

28 Jun 2021

25 MINS

25:50

28 Jun 2021


#6

05: The Break

A violent new gang emerges, and Joey stands up to Brian. Please be aware that there are re... more

21 Jun 2021

26 MINS

26:31

21 Jun 2021


#5

04: The Big Time

After a brush with the law, Brian and Joey meet with one of the most notorious criminals i... more

14 Jun 2021

22 MINS

22:26

14 Jun 2021


#4

03: The Cottage

Joey is drawn into the heart of Brian's criminal operation, with terrible personal consequ... more

07 Jun 2021

29 MINS

29:46

07 Jun 2021


#3

02: The Night Shift

Joey's delight at securing his first job quickly turns to fear, as Brian's true intentions... more

31 May 2021

22 MINS

22:49

31 May 2021


#2

01: The Milkman

Dublin, 1997. An unexpected visitor calls to the door, and twelve-year old Joseph O'Callag... more

24 May 2021

28 MINS

28:23

24 May 2021


#1

Introducing 'The Witness: In His Own Words'

In 2005, Joseph O'Callaghan's testimony helped convict two drug-dealing gangsters for murd... more

11 May 2021

02 MINS

02:46

11 May 2021