Podcast #8: Former prison governor John Lonergan chats with two former prisoners. 

A humble and intelligent man. I imagine he made a lot of lives better for people who never knew it.

I want to show my appreciation to the two lads who run this show. It is absolutely brilliant and reaches out to people like me who have struggled with active addiction for years. Great people on the show every week giving their insight into the life they led and how they overcame their issues. As for John lonergan he is a brilliant man whose emphasis is on self discipline and treating people the way u like to be treated yourself. Thank you.

John gave a talk at my secondary school at our graduation in 2013. He is a very progressive thinking man. A credit to this country.

Superb interview, John Lonergan is possibly thee most best interviewer of 2020. Honest, humble and breathtaking. I am not long back from The Female Prison The Dochas , a Sincere thanks to Patricia N Kelleher whom gave me a very professional insight with the co-ordinance of UCC ACE/Continuing my education of MY L8 Degree of Social Science Youth & Community Officer.

Another inspiring podcast. A couple of my lads were in the joy same time as John a man way ahead of his time, if only the powers that be would have the sense to learn from his philosophy, simple.... Kindness, humanity

Seems like a genuine man who likes to think outside the box. Well done u both

I love listening to John, he is a brilliant man! Well done lads 👌👌

Screws hated that man cause he had compassion for kids and families on visits FACT ..... Well done lads fair play to ye again James+Timmy ......

Thank you for this terrific uplifting podcast. Love to you all and you are all very much appreciated. God Bless and Happy Holidays to you all. 🙏❤️🙏 JL

I have met John a few times he opened Lisheens House Suicide Prevention Wellness Centre in Skibbereen and he gave an inspirational speech. I believe giving people hope and support is vital for young people making the transition to second level and especially for children who have suffered a trauma. Congratulations on your show. Talk is fantastic to be able to talk about you and your story is powerful.

Good to hear someone connect humanity with social problems, good podcast lads look forward to all your pod casts.

Great podcast guys. John is fantastic. Its sad that the Irish system has failed so many young people. Lost Generation! However change is taking place slowly, people are becoming more open minded and its never too late. Always hope

Well Done again lads! Good personal contact and kindness make such a difference. Keep up the good work. BOB

The first time I heard of this podcast was around a year ago, whatever happened I didn't end up listening full time, my interest was piqued again recently, and I'm going over all the episodes, great podcast, lovely guests,

Brilliant episode lads!! Could listen to John speak all day very interesting man..

Brilliant again James and Timmy, John such a kind and genuine person.

Very insightful worthwhile podcast well done - I am certain you are giving hope to struggling young people who all deserve a chance gg

Another great guest, can't wait for Season 2!

well done on getting john lonergan on the show.who wud have thought it.hes genuine out and deserves respect.ana mhaith buachails

When he talks about being kind and helpful it is true, thats how he was. If he could do something for you he would, i never saw him disrespected by a single prisoner.

Kindness always a winner. Wonderful words

He's right lads ye are both so inspirational brilliant as usual

A great podcast/video James and Timmy, a great interview with a great man. I have always thought John Lonergan was a principled, inspirational and very interesting man to listen to. Well done to all concerned.

Kindness is key!!

Brilliant John is some man for one man. Another great podcast guys.

What a great listen what a nice man

A man ahead of his time and a gentleman. Fantastic podcast as always

John broke the conception here in Dublin amongst prisoners that all screws were the 'enemy'. That alone is a great legacy to leave. You won't hear a bad word uttered about John Lonergan here in the capital. His humanity, decency and respect shone through and his good deeds will be remembered by so many until their dying day. John Lonergan you are a top man.

Very very interesting watching since my meeting at 1 o'clock keep it up

brillant again lads well done love the pod cast every week ye are doing the northside proud fair play to ye both.

Absolutely a brilliant podcast. This man is so much in tune with humanity and the human struggles every young person face's past and present 👏👏👏👏👏👏

Another great listen 👍

great podcast ye are marvellous and had read John's book and heard him speak in UCC. great work keep it up

Brilliant interview again lads could of listened to John all day 👍

Another great podcast. Well done.

Brilliant episode lads! The three of ye speak my language when it comes to having a perspective on how the vulnerable are the way they are. I have always been told that me being kind to those in a dark place is a bad thing and understanding the causes, as John said is me making excuses! I agree with John in the sense that if you don't look at the causes of these dark situations that people would be put in, there will never be any solutions, the people affected will never understand that there are other ways of dealing the cards they have been dealt with from possibly a young age or from another stage in their lives. Prison/mental heath/addiction etc. can happen to ANYONE! 💐💐💐

Always a gentleman John

Brilliant again lads

I meet governor John Lonergan in mountjoy in the 90s , I lost most my friends there at the time there gone now ether by drugs or ended their own lives, some were the best friends I ever had , everyone including me thought very highly of John, go on the lads 'lol' A hi.

Get Irish potato kids na on your podcast ☘️ She is one of our own and had serious strughles

"Being soft is a strength ".

Lonergan was one of the best governors in the joy.

Absolutely terrific podcast, totally relate & truly inspiring lads. Get a bit of educational attainment into ya & get up the oul ladder of occupational mobility & socialy reasimulate 🤜🤛

I’ve been in front of the governor John L a very fair man and screws did not like him taught he was to soft on prisoners all bollox he just had a good heart and was way ahead of his time.

Well done boyz

Unbelievable lads!

"I met thousands and thousand of decent people in prison". Did he ever meet their victims?

anybody know a prison officer known as sound mac he was based Shanganagh Castle youth open prison and in st pats at times

Gabor Mate says that all addiction is caused by trauma.

John would have made a great priest 😃

I never got to court for my shit vigilance took over

Decent human being gimme lanagan over any other govnor|