Stray Bullets
The Stray Bullets podcast, hosted by E.S. Haggan, frequently discusses the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), often drawing on Haggan's experiences as a former RUC/PSNI officer.
The podcast delves into various aspects of the RUC, including:
- The Troubles: Haggan openly addresses policing during the Troubles, including religion, politics, sectarianism, and related ideologies.
- Collusion: Episodes explore allegations of RUC collusion with loyalist paramilitaries and related inquiries like the Stevens Inquiries.
- Catholic officers: The podcast examines the experiences of Catholic police officers within the RUC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlighting challenges like isolation, sectarianism, and racism.
- Specific incidents: Haggan discusses specific events and atrocities related to the Troubles, using his novel "The Bitter End of Dreams" as a framework to explore these topics while avoiding potential libel.
The podcast provides a unique perspective on the RUC and the Troubles, informed by Haggan's personal experiences and detailed discussions of his novel.
Podcasting since 2021 • 65 episodes
Stray Bullets
Latest Episodes
Racism in East Belfast: Outsiders and the Lingering Fear of Cultural Loss
Cursory thoughts about some of the rot affecting youth culture in working-class protestant areas of Belfast and the cinema of adoration through hate. Upon reflection there's probably more I could have put into - and further expanded upon - in t...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 21
•
59:25
Minor Addendum for: Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI Part IV
Listen to the Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI Part IV episode prior to this - I just wanted to expand upon an anecdote I spoke (briefly) about in the above episode.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 20
•
17:19
Isolation: Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI Part IV
The fourth instalment in which I discuss the experiences of Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI.Click on the link below - it'll make more sense after listening to this episode. Many thanks! ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 19
•
1:08:18
Brief Preamble to Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI Part III
A brief preamble. Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI Part III will follow in the next Stray Bullets instalment, due very soon!
•
Season 3
•
Episode 18
•
15:57
No Songs for the Children
An unexpected interlude. I had planned to bridge episode II and III of 'Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI' with a trailer, but unplanned events look set to overtake me and, as such, I'm unsure now of the possible duration betwee...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 17
•
27:51
Fan Mail
Hello ES I am exjob too and I greatly enjoy ur articles.Please keep up the good work and take care of yourself
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
