Jason O’Toole
Renowned Journalist | Best-Selling Author | Filmmaker
Born in Dublin, he earned his BA in Humanities and MA in Political Communication from Dublin City University (DCU). Over the years, he has held key editorial roles, including senior editor at Hot Press magazine, staff writer for the Irish Daily Mail/Mail on Sunday, columnist for the Irish Sunday Mirror, and music writer for the Irish Daily Mirror.
His work has also been featured in The Sunday Times, The Irish Times, Irish Independent, The Moscow Times, Empire, Playboy, Sabado, La Repubblica, and Panorama.
Introduction
As an author, O’Toole has penned 11 books, including the authorized biography of an Irish Prime Minister for Transworld. He recently expanded into filmmaking, directing the three-part documentary Confessions of a Crime Boss, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video UK. In addition to his work as a journalist and filmmaker, O’Toole is an experienced panel host and facilitator, bringing his deep knowledge, sharp interviewing skills, and engaging presence to events and discussions across a wide range of topics. He's often referred to as the "finest interviewer of his generation."
Panels & Moderation
Jason doesn’t present keynotes—he hosts, moderates, and challenges. His role is to keep conversations sharp, focused, and free of empty rhetoric. He ensures panelists don’t just talk but engage, debate, and bring real value to the table.
‘O’Toole is Ireland’s best interviewer.’
– Irish Mail on Sunday
‘He has a reputation for hard-hitting interviews’
– Irish Independent
‘Indisputably Ireland’s most talented and prolific interviewer.’
– Irish Daily Mail
‘O’Toole’s skill is getting access to important figures and being a good listener’
– Metro
‘Jason O’Toole is the journalistic equivalent of a hangman. Cleverly giving some of his notorious subjects just enough rope to do the job themselves.’
– Evening Herald
‘O’Toole’s clear talent at making his interviewees feel comfortable in sharing makes for an interesting read.’
– Irish Central
Booking
If you’re interested in engaging with Jason, please email:
speakers@thnkmachine.com