Singer, musician and theologian, Noirín Ni Ríain talks to Brendan about the seasons of life, her deep friendship with Sinead O’ Connor, her abiding connection to the sacred and the music that has shaped her.

Writer, Amy O’Connor and Dave O’Callaghan, Presenter of Here and Back Again Podcast deliver their verdict on the TV shows and movies of the week ahead.

Louise Bayliss, Founder of Single Parent organisation SPARK & Campaign Co-Ordinator of Focus Ireland, Síona Cahill, Account Director at DHR Communications, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Gerard Howlin, Public affairs advisor & former government advisor join Brendan to talk through the stories making the headlines.

Author, Anna Carey welcomes the return to vogue of the bonkbuster – an 80s literary genre fueled by betrayal, backstabbing and lots of bed-hopping!

Chartered Physiotherapist Aisling Frawley shares practical tips to mind our often-neglected joints to help break the cycle of stiffness and pain.

Eileen Dunne-Crecenzi gives Brendan the low down on her favorite lasagne recipes, including the classics as well as a few new takes!

Psychotherapist, Richard Hogan and Brendan chat about how to get off the hamster wheel of going through the motions to thrive instead in this complex, demanding and sometimes unrelenting world.

Keith Duggan, Irish Times Washington Correspondent talks to Brendan about meeting ordinary Americans, outside the media bubble, ahead of their presidential election next month, and what will determine who will get their votes.

MET Eireann’s Joanna Donnelly tells Brendan what to expect from the first named storm of the season, as Storm Ashley prompts wind and flood warnings across four counties.

Ornithologist, Seán Ronayne chats to Brendan about his debut book ‘Nature Boy’, how a near-death experience changed his outlook, his autism diagnosis, and why he has poured his heart and soul into his mission of re-connecting people with nature. Seán is @irishwildlifesounds on Instagram

Grainne Humphreys, Director of the Dublin International Film Festival and RTÉ Guide Movie Editor, Michael Doherty join Brendan to give their movie and TV recommendations for the week ahead

Stephen Fry spoke to Brendan about a recent fall that broke his leg, pelvis, hip, and ribs; about Greek mythology; his mental health; and a recent documentary about the psychological scars of the war in Ukraine. His book, Odyssey, is published by Michael Joseph, and his documentary “Stephen Fry into Ukraine” can be found on YouTube.

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Bobby McDonagh Former Ambassador to the UK and the EU, Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Prof. Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU and Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Officer ESRI.

With the Menendez brothers back in the public consciousness due to two high-profile Netflix productions and a flurry of social media interest, what part could all this attention play in perhaps getting their sentence reassessed? Host of the No Encore podcast Dave Hanratty joins Brendan to talk through the case and its wider cultural impact.

Actor and screenwriter Clare Dunne talks to Brendan about the importance of family, about self-belief and taking chances in her early career. Clare shares five songs that have shaped her world, from the influence of Sinead O’Connor to the positive power of the Blues Brothers.

Rugby legend, Johnny Sexton, talks to Brendan about his childhood, his intense personality, the famous rivalry with Ronan O’Gara, worries about concussion, his family, and dealing with stress. His autobiography, Obsessed, is published by Penguin Sandycove.

Is it possible to turn things around, when you’re in the middle of a bad day? Psychiatrist Prof. Brendan Kelly shares some tips, including getting outdoors, [time-limited] venting, exercise, dark chocolate, as well as music – specifically Dancing Queen, Good Vibrations, and Eye of the Tiger.

Blazing Salad’s Lorraine Fitzmaurice tells Brendan how to make some moreish vegetarian comfort food for the long evenings including mushroom frittatas and harissa cauliflower steaks

Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled Tesla’s VERY long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, in California. He also introduced us to humanoid robots, Optimus. Elaine Burke, host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast, talked us through what we learned, and what it was like last month when she tried out a competitor robotaxi, the Waygo, in San Francisco.

Has the data behind “Blue Zones” where people can live to 100, been faked? Prof Rose Anne Kenny from TCD on what this has done to age related research.

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute UCD, Oisin Coughlan, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth, Former Fianna Fail Minister for Education and Councillor Mary Hanafin, and journalist and broadcaster Alison O’Connor.

Writer Michael Harding's father died when Michael was 22. 50 years on he walked the Camino De Santiago to reflect on their differences and similarities and has written a new memoir, I Loved Him From The Day He Died.

Podcaster, Fionnuala Jones and Eoin Sweeney, TV and radio producer tell Brendan the hits and misses of the week ahead on TV and in the cinema

Tech entrepreneur Mark Little on how memes, influencers and podcasters could decide the US election.

Food writer Lilly Higgins tells Brendan how to step outside of the meal planning and batch cooking chaos to create a special meal for a date-night at home.

Best-selling author Cecelia Ahern chooses five songs that have soundtracked her life. From Simon & Garfunkel's Cecilia to a pick from P.S. I Love You, she chats to Brendan about her latest novel ‘Into the Storm’, her love of nature and the magic to be found in everyday life.

Reflections on life and hopes for the future - Sophie Hynes, Jack McGinn & Lynetta Wang talk to Brendan about what it’s like to be young in Ireland today.

Tech expert and e-bike enthusiast, Colin Baker tells us everything you need to know before buying an e-bike

Freelance culture journalist, Zara Hedderman and Entertainment journalist, Rory Cashin preview the week’s best film and TV

Joining Áine to discuss the stories making the newspapers today were; Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times, Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer, ICTU, Prof. Ray Murphy, University of Galway and Irish Centre for Human Rights, Gráinne Ní Aodha, News Reporter, Press Association

Poet, playwright and novelist Dermot Bolger talks about his new book Hide Away his fifteenth novel, a story set behind the walls of Grangegorman in the 1940s that deals with Ireland’s past, the secrets of the nation and the ghosts of history that stalk our lives

Nadia Dobrianska on the emotional journey from Kyiv to Cork, as her family fled the war in Ukraine, captured in a powerful TG4 documentary “‘Idir Dhá Bhaile – ó Chív go Corcaigh’.

Chef Jamie Oliver reflects on 25 years of the Naked Chef, his mission to get people back into the kitchen with his new book Simply Jamie and Liam Gallagher’s love of a good bacon sandwich.

DCU Professor of Immunology Christine Loscher on what we can do, and take, to help prevent colds and flus in the months ahead.

With five weeks until the American presidential elections, Irish writer Colum McCann describes a mood of political uncertainty and the use of facts as ‘mercenary things’ by both campaigns.

Tech Editor for the Irish Independent Adrian Weckler gives the lowdown on plans by Disney+ to crackdown on password sharing and if this is the future of all streaming services.

How do you help a hedgehog fatten up? Where do butterflies hibernate? Collie Ennis from the Department of Zoology at Trinity College gives his tips on how to nurture wildlife as we move through Autumn.

Comedian and podcaster Justine Stafford talks about her ever-evolving career, her mental health struggles and chooses five songs that helped her through the difficult moments in her life.

The irrepressible Hector Ó hEochagáin picked music including Big Country, U2 and Sahara band, Tinariwen. And he spoke about his new book, The Irish Words You Should Know, which includes – among other nuggets - four separate words for ‘drunk’ as Gaeilge.

Henrietta McKervey, Writer and John Maguire, Film Critic with the Business Post join Brendan to talk about the big movie releases of the week and the best shows to catch on TV.

With autumn on the march, Galway businesswoman and walker, Lisa Regan, picks her favourite walks for what is now called ‘forest bathing’ in Ireland. Among others. she recommended the Galway Windmill Walk; the Blessington Greenway; and old favourite, The Wicklow Way. She also suggested using the app, AllTrails.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are; Dan Mulhall, Former Irish Ambassador to the United States; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Advisor and Irish Times columnist and Sinead McSweeney, Former Global VP Public Policy Twitter and current student.

Clinical psychologist Dr Tony Bates on his six month silent retreat in a monastery and the benefits of injecting a bit of silence into our daily lives

It’s a move that will send a chill down the spines of many hybrid workers, Amazon boss, Andy Jassy, this week ordered his staff back to the office five days a week. Will it start a trend among other employers? Louise Campbell, head of Careers Network at UCD's Smurfit Business School, dropped in to discuss with Brendan

Chef Sunil Ghai of Pickle, Tiffin and Street by Sunil talks Brendan through the art of creating the perfect curry using simple spices.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout is a best-selling author. Her latest book - which brings two characters together – is Tell me Everything. This morning, she chatted to Brendan about growing up in a house without TV; getting rejections from publishers for decades, and the approaching US Presidential election.

Hollywood actress Jane Seymour and her partner John Zambetti of The Malibooz are living and working in Ireland at present and joined Brendan to talk courtship, love and discovering Ireland

Irish people are getting better at shopping around on big-ticket items like mortgages, but what about smaller monthly bills, like phone bills? Irish Times technology journalist, Ciara O’Brien, had tips for listeners on how to get the best deal on mobile phone accounts.

Donald Clarke, Chief film correspondent at The Irish Times and Gráinne Humphries, Director of The DIFF join Brendan to talk about the big movie releases of the week and the best shows to catch on TV.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are; Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor, Politico Europe; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror; Dan O'Brien, Chief economist, Institute of International and European Affairs and Aidan Regan, Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations UCD.

The people’s poet Rita Ann Higgins reflects on her life so far, her marriage to Christy for over 50 years, and her complicated relationship with her father.

Lauryn Hill and The Fugees are reuniting and coming to Dublin next month to celebrate her seminal solo album. Author and Journalist Aoife Barry charts Hill's tumultuous career.

TV Chef, Anna Haugh talks to Brendan about how to get creative when cooking with mince beyond spag bol!

Hugely successful actor, writer and musician Tim Minchin joined Brendan to give him some life advice, including the nuggets of wisdom that we don’t all have to have a dream and that we shouldn’t be seeking happiness!

Novice proof DIY. DIY instructor Elaine McFerran gave Brendan the lowdown on the five jobs around the house you definitely can do yourself!

Eamon Ryan, Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport spoke movingly to Brendan about parenting his 23-year-old son Tommy, who has an intellectual disability and a rare form of autism. Eamon spoke to Brendan about his hopes and worries for his son’s future, as he will never be able to live independently.

Registered Dietician Sarah Keogh on what repeated crash diets do to our bodies and how to break the cycle.

Breast cancer survivor Anne Gildea spoke to Brendan about the video Kate Middleton, Britain’s princess of Wales posted to Instagram this week, where she gave an update on her cancer experience. The video has prompted both praise and criticism from cancer survivors.

Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and entertainment journalist and Dave O’Callaghan, host of podcast ‘Here and Back Again’ join Brendan to chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen.

Back in July [2024], actor and writer Robert Sheehan joined Brendan to talk us through his favourite music, but that conversation touched on his introduction to meditation and the effect it had on his life. He’s just published a book Playing Dead, on this theme and he chatted about it with Brendan this morning.

The latest Joker movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, is set for release next month. But why has the menacing character of The Joker so compelling? And what parts of the human psyche does he tap into? Harvey O’Brien, Head of Film at the UCD School of English, Drama and Film joined Brendan to answer some of those questions.

Today's panel includes; Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner; Alice Leahy, Homelessness Campaigner; Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics DCU; Brenda Power Columnist with The Sunday Times and The Irish Daily Mail and by phone, Dr. Margaret Kennedy, long-term campaigner for victims of clerical abuse and the rights of disabled people

Why do we feel jealousy? What is envy? Psychotherapist Richard Hogan explains how jealousy can distract us from enriching our own lives. And he tells Brendan how we can challenge our internal monologue to avoid a shame spiral.

Ireland take on England in the Nations League this evening. Both teams have a new manager: for England, it’s former Ireland international, Lee Carsley. But this morning, some of the UK press are rounding on Carsley after he said he won’t sing their anthem at today’s match. Brendan spoke to Cat Soave, Premier League reporter with Sky News.

The sedate world of world chess was rocked two years ago by an extraordinary row between then world number one, Magnus Carlsen, and a young US challenger, Hans Niemann. Last night the pair faced-off in what was billed as the chess grudge match of the century. Brendan was joined by international master of chess, Mark Quinn.

The summer winds have brought us a glut of cooking apples. So, what to do with your haul? Ann Marie Dunne, lecturer in baking and pastry at TU Dublin, shares her wholesome recipes for puddings and pastries.

Economist David McWilliams talks about his new book Money: A Story of Humanity and how Ireland can solve its housing crisis by learning from other countries.

Catholic priest and sexual abuse survivor Fr Brian D'Arcy reflects on yet more heartbreaking revelations stemming from a new report into sexual abuse in religious-run schools

Comedian Emma Doran has written a book Mad Isn’t It? Which is her personal story about navigating the tricky terrain of teen life, becoming a mother when she was just 18 years old and those moments when things finally click into place.

RTÉ Guide Movie Editor, Michael Doherty and writer Amy O’Connor join Brendan to chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are; Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times, Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor, Graham Finlay, Lecturer, School of Politics and International Relations UCD and Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland

With a new Happy Gilmore sequel on the way and a Netflix stand up special that is earning rave reviews, Adam Sandler is the clown prince of Hollywood as well as the darling of indie cinema. But what is the enduring appeal of this supposed everyman actor? Host of the No Encore podcast Dave Hanratty breaks down the mystique of the Sandman

Tinned fish is now being served as a delicacy, so seafood chef Aishling Moore, from Goldie restaurant in Cork ran Brendan through how to make a meal with a can of fish.

Musician Sharon Shannon picked five pieces of music that have meant something to her in her life. Sharon Shannon’s latest single is ‘Jack of Hearts’ from her most recent album, ‘Now’, and a boxset of her spanning her music, ‘Here and Now.’ She’s playing the Glór Theatre in Ennis on October 5th, 2024.

Limerick’s Róisín Ní Riain took home Ireland’s first paralympic medal of the Paris games. She’s the current world Para swimming 100m backstroke champion and holds the world record in the 200m backstroke. She has 5 medals at the Para swimming European Championships this year and now has a silver paralympic medal for the 100 meters backstroke S13

Are you stuck in a big shop rut? Catriona Redmond is food & cost of living writer for The Irish Examiner, and she gave Brendan some tips for a shaking-up the weekly big shop.

Lee Child’s books have sold over one-hundred million copies. He’s best-known for his maverick former military cop, Jack Reacher, but this week he published his short story collection ‘Safe Enough’, and he chatted to Brendan this morning.

8am this morning was the time that tickets for next summer’s Oasis gigs in Croke Park were supposed to become available. But the release has been marred by enormous queues, and problems with the Ticketmaster website. Brendan chats to freelance journalist and Oasis fan Dee Laffen, who only had 121,916 people ahead of her in the tickets queue.

Why do we sweat? Why do some of us sweat more than others? Does it help us expel toxins? Why does it seem to smell? What are pheromones? And is it bad to use anti-perspirants? Those are just some of the questions that Brendan got to ask Dr Aoife Morrin, from the School of Chemical Sciences at DCU.

Writer Anna Carey discusses the controversy around the new Blake Lively film It Ends with Us, Hollywood reputations and how parasocial celebrity obsessions can turn ugly.

Joining Brendan O'Connor to discuss the Sunday newspapers were: Alison O’Connor, Columnist for The Sunday Times; Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute UCD; Simon Lewis, Principal of Carlow Educate Together National School & Podcaster; and Lorraine Sweeney, Businesswoman and Hotelier.

Podcaster and presenter Fionnuala Jones and Freelance Entertainment Journalist Brian Lloyd join Brendan to give their recommendations on what to watch for the week ahead.

Mick Clifford joined Brendan to talk about the many questions that remain to be answered about the 1971 death of Una Lynskey – a 19-year old woman who disappeared from near her Co. Meath home in autumn 1971. Mick is the author of the new book, Who Killed Una Lynskey?

With the arrival of the new school year, tech editor of the Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler talks to Brendan about starter phones and smart watches and what technology can be employed to give parents peace of mind

Patsy McGarry, Religious Affairs Correspondent for The Irish Times, talks to Brendan about his memoir which takes us through his childhood view of the church, losing his faith and his encounters with disgraced bishop, Eamon Casey.

In 2020, Nell McCafferty spoke to Brendan in her last radio interview. We revisit that moving conversation in the week that Nell is laid to rest. Nell spoke of her first teenage crush and explored the pain of lost love in later life. And she told Brendan of the loneliness that came with aging. This interview was first broadcast on May 23rd, 2020.

If you’re dreading returning to your usual routine, don't book another holiday... instead ask yourself WHY your daily life is something to dread? And take action to change it! That’s the advice of chartered work and coaching psychologist, Leisha Redmond McGrath.

From Sitting Volleyball to Wheelchair Rugby, Sports Journalist Joanne O'Riordan previews the Paralympic Games that open in Paris this Wednesday.

Who could forget Tolü Makay’s 2021 explosion into the public consciousness with her cover of The Saw Doctors’ N17? She had many successes since then with your own material, and on Saturday she brought Brendan through five pieces of music that have special meaning for her.

Catherine Fulvio, from Ballyknocken House and Cookery School gives Brendan the simple steps to turn your summer fruit into delicious, homemade jam.

Zara Hedderman, Freelance Culture Journalist and Eoin Sweeney, Radio Producer and Broadcaster join Dearbhail to chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen.

Author & Arts Journalist Aoife Barry’s guide to controversial YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson AKA MrBeast.

Today’s panel includes Colm O’Gorman, Human Rights Campaigner and Irish Examiner Food Columnist, Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter with The Business Post, Keire Murphy, European Migration Network, at the ESRI and Louise Bayliss, Focus Ireland and Founder of Single Parent organization SPARK.

William Edgill described the reality of going through the legal system after he was sexually abused as a 12 year old boy, and faced his abuser.

As the last days of summer approach, Coppinger Restaurant’s Executive Chef, Daniel Hannigan, joins us with some simple summer pasta recipes.

As 75,000 attend the Electric Picnic festival, Elaine Burke on how to avoid ticket scams when there are big name acts and concerts taking place.

Nancy Pelosi's only Irish interview as she publishes her book "The Act of Power", which is a detailed look at what it is like to be ‘in the room’ enacting change during crucial events.

Bestselling author Sheila O’Flanagan on the music that means the most to her. Sheila talks about losing her mother and sister in the past year and taking a break from writing.

Sabina Brennan, Health Psychologist, Neuroscientist and bestselling author explains how the brain shapes how you experience pain and how you respond to it.

Former 400m champion, now RTE Sports athletic interviewer David Gillick on covering the Olympics

The day after their EXTRAORDINARY performance in the Olympic final of the women’s 4 x 400m relay, Ireland’s Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy, and Sharlene Mawdsley joined Brendan live from Paris to reflect on their fourth place finish.

Manchán Magan is a writer and documentary-maker, but – in 2019 – he decided he could no longer fly, knowing the impact it has on climate change. Now a new RTÉ Television series follows Manchán as he embarks on an environmentally-friendly land and sea journey across Europe. Manchán’s Europe by Train starts on Sunday 18th August [2024] at 6.30pm.

Joining Brendan to discuss the headlines this week are Lucinda Creighton, CEO Vulcan Consulting & Former Minister for European Affairs, Harry McGee, Political Correspondent Irish Times, Sinead McSweeney, Former Global Head of Public Policy at Twitter and Psychology Student at TCD and Oisin Coghlan, Chief Executive, Friends of the Earth Ireland

Film critic John Maguire and writer Sarah Maria Griffin join Brendan to chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen.

As the last events get underway at the Olympics, Brendan hears from Jessie Barr, sports performance psychologist to key members of Team Ireland. Are there any lessons that us ­non-athletes can learn from the mindsets of Rhasidat, Kellie, and Rhys? Jessie gives us an insight into how Team Ireland athletes will cope with the aftermath of the Olympics

Marty Morrissey talks to Brendan about five songs that remind him about particular moments in his life.

Author of Trisha’s Transformation, Trisha Lewis talks to Brendan about the challenge of walking the Camino, training, health and her mission to change her life

RTE’s Des Cahill on the most remarkable Olympic Games in Irish sporting history, and the pressures athletes face.

After a week which saw an outbreak in Belfast of anti-immigrant attacks, Conor Gallagher, of The Irish Times, gives Brendan the latest on the role of international extremists, advising anti-immigration groups here in Ireland.

Lorraine Fitzmaurice of Blazing Salads talks Brendan through three classic American salads.

John Portmann recently became the first known person to get Irish citizenship, based entirely on DNA evidence. John was adopted and, until recent years, had no idea he had any Irish connection. But a DNA test helped him identify his parents... and his first cousin, Anne McDonnell, who joined Brendan and John for the chat.

Dave Hanratty host of the No Encore podcast talks to Brendan about how Paris 2024 has become the starriest Olympic games ever from Snoop Dogg to Tom Cruise in the stands and how social media have turned some athletes into viral sensations.

Arts journalist and film critic Chris Wasser and writer Henrietta McKervey talk Brendan through the latest releases on the big and small screen.

Joining Brendan to discuss what’s making the headlines this week are Gina London, former CNN White House Correspondent, Siona Cahill, Communications Consultant with DHR Communications, Fintan Drury, Chief Executive of Platinum One and freelance writer, Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

Olympics gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan tells Brendan about his outstanding achievement in Paris, the ‘greatest pommel final of all time’ and eyes up his future.

Actor, writer and music obsessive Mark O’Halloran takes Brendan on a personal trip through his eclectic record collection picking out five songs that have inspired him over the years

Des Cahill brings us the latest on today’s Irish Olympic hopes live from Paris

Olympic Champions Paul O’ Donovan and Fintan McCarthy chat to Brendan about their process, their partnership and why their Skibbereen homecoming will be one for the ages!

Radio presenter Ray Foley talks to Brendan about the change in his life after his ADHD diagnosis, how it shaped what he thought about himself and how it transformed his relationship with his family

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan joins Brendan to discuss those milestones and transitional moments of childhood and how to deal with them

Chef Krissy Gibson gives Brendan the lowdown on making your own ice-cream, the best kid-friendly home-made ice pops and the ultimate summer milkshakes.

Beauty journalist and trend tester Dominque McMullan tells Brendan about the newest beauty treatments around.

For Olga Barry, Director of the Kilkenny Arts Festival, this year’s event will feel a bit different. It follows a year where she almost died three times. Olga spoke to Brendan about the double-pneumonia and sepsis which led to her near death experience, and her varied career in the precarious arts industry.

Dave O’Callaghan, host of the From Here and Back Again podcast, and writer and podcaster Esther O’Moore Donohoe talk Brendan through the latest releases on the big and small screen

Joining Brendan to discuss what’s making the headlines this week are - Professor Alan Barrett, CEO of ESRI, Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor, Business Post, Dr. Katriona O’Sullivan - Maynooth University and author of the memoir, ‘Poor’ and Mary Hanafin, newly qualified barrister and former Minister for Education

Armagh take on Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final today. Brendan spoke to two men who were in the commentary box the last time their respective county won it. Jimmy Smith is a former Armagh captain and commentator while viral star Ollie Turner calls matches for Galway Bay FM.

With all the openness in recent years about mental health and neurodiversity, why do we talk so little about shyness? Comedian and Actor Michael Fry; Counsellor Padraig O'Morain; and Documentary-Maker Pauline Dunne explain how shyness has affected their lives over the years.

Chef Gaz Smith – from Big Mike’s in Blackrock, Co. Dublin - shares a few tips and tricks to build up your confidence when it comes to cooking seafood.

As Des Cahill marks his tenth Olympic Games, he talks to Brendan about the Irish interests to watch out for this weekend and shares some stories from his most memorable Games.

Musician and broadcaster, Fiachna Ó Braonáin from the Hothouse Flowers, joined Brendan with a selection of the music that has shaped his life. The conversation spanned right from Fiachna’s childhood, through his career, and up to the recent death of his much-loved father.

Instagram's Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling was diagnosed with high cholesterol a few months ago. She outlines the lifestyle measures she's using to bring her cholesterol down.

Notes from Sheepland is a new documentary that follows the life of visual artist and shepherd Orla Barry she speaks to Brendan about the duality of her life on the farm and her life as a creative and how these twin passions shape her world

Podcaster and presenter Fionnuala Jones gives Brendan the lowdown on Charli XCX and her album Brat which has become the pop culture moment of the summer.

Joining Brendan to discuss what’s making the headlines this week are - Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst Social Justice Ireland, David Quinn, Columnist for the Sunday Independent and Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

Culture journalist Zara Hedderman and Entertainment journalist Rory Cashin join Brendan to chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen

The New York Times reports this morning that President Biden is “stewing” at his beach house, growing increasingly resentful towards Democratic leaders encouraging him to withdraw. So what happens next? Brendan checks in with Caitríona Perry, Chief Presenter with BBC News in Washington DC.

Chartered Physiotherapist Jenny Branigan talks to Brendan about the importance of future proofing our fitness and recommends some simple exercises that can help with staying fitter for longer

Cork take on Clare in the All-Ireland Hurling Final tomorrow and Brendan spoke to the last Cork Captain to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup back in 2005 Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and Clare legend Jamesie O’Connor.

Poet Victoria Kennefick speaks about the experience she went through in lockdown, when her former spouse, who she then knew as her husband, came out as trans.

After an extraordinary week in US politics, which drew many Irish viewers to rolling coverage on US television networks, we ask WHY the battle between Biden and Trump is so compelling, and explore the role played by story-telling in the campaigns. Brendan speaks to Dr Harvey O’Brien, head of film at the UCD School of English, Drama and Film.

Chef Eamonn de Frietas of AA’s Carribean restaurant shares some original recipes to spice up any barbeque

Dan Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to the US; columnist Brenda Power, Oisín Coghlan, Chief Executive, Friends of the Earth Ireland, Criminologist, Trina O’ Connor. Insights on assassination attempt of former President Trump from Prof. Scott Lucas, US and International politics at UCD and Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.

Donald Clarke, Film Critic for The Irish Times and Gráinne Humphreys, Director of the Dublin International Film Festival tell us what to look out for on the big and small screens this week.

Comedian and TV host Ellen DeGeneres has announced that’s “done with showbiz.” Dave Hanratty of the No Encore Podcast takes Brendan through the rise and fall of her career.

Jacqui Hurley, RTE Sports presenter talks Brendan through the highlights of the sporting weekend.

Conductor David Brophy explains why you don’t need to hide in the toilet when family gatherings turn into a singsong. He gives tips on how to sing a simple song.

Eileen Dunne Crescenzi joins Brendan live from Italy to tell him how to eat like a Mediterranean native.

Ahead of his shows in Galway and Belfast next month, Suggs, lead singer of Madness picks five pieces of music that take him back to milestones and memories from his 40-year career.

Finola Cassidy, spokesperson for the Irish Thalidomide Association, tells Brendan why a statement of sympathy from the Government this week has caused hurt to survivors. She expresses the sentiments of members which were shared at a meeting yesterday.

TV and radio presenters Baz Ashmawy and Carl Mullen swap advice on fatherhood, how to deal with the online haters and being happy in your own skin.

As questions swirl over President Biden’s candidacy, Pulitzer Prize-winning Novelist, Richard Ford casts an eye over the state of American politics. He tells Brendan why he thinks the President should step aside and how his patriotism could send him off the rails.

Roisin Finlay, Editor of Outsider Magazine gives Brendan tips and tricks for your first camping holiday.

Writer and podcaster Esther O’Moore Donohoe and Radio Producer and Broadcaster Eoin Sweeney join Brendan to chat through the latest releases on the big and small screen

Host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast, Elaine Burke talks to Brendan about the meteoric rise of the online Chinese marketplace Temu and the real cost of their unbeatable prices

Actor and writer Robert Sheehan picks five pieces of music that have inspired him and have soundtracked his ever-evolving career.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times columnist, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror, Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of The Children’s Rights Alliance and Dr Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and Founder of Ireland Thinks.

Actor, director and producer Griffin Dunne discusses his colourful life from his starry beginnings, his friendship with Carrie Fisher, working with Scorsese, directing Joan Didion and the tragic death of his sister that forever changed his family

Writers Shane Hegarty and Eithne Shortall curate the ultimate summer reading list.

Chef Anna Haugh tells Brendan about the super salads that will reinvigorate any summer menu

Nathan Carter tells Brendan about his upcoming gig in Castlerea Prison

Reporters Marie Crowe and Mark Tighe tell us about their joint RTÉ Investigates/Sunday Independent investigation into allegations of misogyny and sexually predatory behaviour in Irish women’s football

Dr. Iseult Sheehan joins Brendan to talk about the scourge of seasonal allergies and what tips to follow to help with hay fever

The panel includes Margaret E Ward, Leadership Consultant and Former Journalist, Profesor Brigid Laffen, Emeritis Professor at the European University Institute and Chancellor of the University of Limerick, Grainne Ní Aodha, News Reporter with the Press Association, Dan O’Brien, Chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs

Actress Liz Carr is best-known as Clarissa Mullery on BBC’s Silent Witness, but is also a disability activist. She made the documentary Better Off Dead? that explored the debate around assisted suicide – issues she discussed this afternoon with Brendan.

Film critic John Maguire and podcaster Fionnuala Jones fill Brendan in on what's coming up on the big and small screen this week.

Kevin Costner is keeping the Western genre alive with the first installment of his 'Horizon' movie series which opened in cinemas this weekend. Former Irish Film Censor John Kelleher reviews it and charts the history of the Western.

After a hugely traumatic year, recovering from the death of best friend and bandmate, Mark Sheehan, The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue is back touring and back with a new single and album. He talks Brendan through five pieces of music that tell the story of his life so far.

Hary Potter actress Miriam Margolyes on her 83 years of being cheeky, speaking up, not voting Tory and being chosen as the voice as the Cadbury's Caramel Bunny

Twelve hours after Taylor Swift left the stage at the Aviva stadium, musician and broadcaster, Tom Dunne, and 2fm’s Roz Purcell, joined Brendan to review the first of Taylor Swift’s three-night residency in Dublin.

John Lowe, The Money Doctor talks to Brendan about pocket money, how to instill a good saving habit at a young age, and teaching children the value of money.

Irish writer, Colum McCann, who lives in New York reflects on the implications of Thursday’s extraordinary US Presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Food writer Lilly Higgins gives Brendan all the tips for casual summer entertaining.

Michael Doherty, Movie Editor for the RTÉ Guide and writer Henrietta McKervey give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Joining Áine to discuss what's making the Sunday headlines this week - Pat Leahy, Political Editor Irish Times, Ciarán Cuffe, Outgoing Green Party MEP for Dublin, Alison O’Connor, Columnist for The Sunday Times and Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin.

Author and Arts Journalist Aoife Barry talks to Áine about the mystique of Joni Mitchell as a new book about the star, Travelling by Ann Powers attempts to unravel her impact and her artistry

Writer John MacKenna joins Áine to talk about his memoir Father, Son and Brother Ghost which focuses on his complex relationship with his father, grief, brotherhood and how we should never shy away from those uncomfortable discussions.

Chef and Food Writer Domini Kemp gives Áine some time-saving recipes and ideas for the feeding the family during those long summer days

Eco-Builder and Presenter of RTE’s Build Your Own Home, Harrison Gardner talks to Áine about his Common Cabin Project a programme that teaches people practical skills and building basics

Pediatrician Dr. Niamh Lynch and Law Lecturer Dr Francis Rees join Áine to discuss child influencers on social media, how children should be protected, how the industry needs to be regulated and what happens when your child is used for content?

Comedian, journalist, presenter and playwright Martin ‘Beanz’ Warde talks about identity, acceptance, anxiety and storytelling as he takes Áine on a musical journey through some of his favourite songs

Writer Roslyn Dee, Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Alexandra Ryan, CEO and Founder of Goss.ie chat to Áine about what summer means to them and those special memories that are made in the sunshine months

Stars of WWE wrestling have just announced that they're on their way to Dublin this November, so Dave Hanratty, host of the ‘No ENCORE’ podcast and pro wrestling enthusiast, joins Áine for a bluffer's guide to wrestling.

Today’s panel includes Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner; Ilona Duffy, Monaghan-based GP; Noel Rock, Director of Public Affairs at Red Flag and former Fine Gael TD; and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie.

Rory Cashin, entertainment and culture journalist, and culture journalist Zara Hederman give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Film producer, educator, environmentalist and former member of the House of Lords, David Puttnam is a man who has lived many lives. He is the subject of a new documentary 'David Puttnam: The Long Way Home' which airs on RTÉ One on Thursday June 20th.

Runners Chris O'Donnell and Sophie Becker talk to Áine about their historic medal wins at the European Championships, and the joyful celebrations and reactions from home.

Ahead of his return to Ireland for the Indoor Garden Party gig, award-winning actor and musician Russell Crowe talks to Áine about the music that shaped his lifefrom The Boomtown Rats to Etta James. Reflecting on his work with Ridley Scott on Gladiator, he extends warm wishes to Paul Mescal who steps into the iconic role of Maximus Decimus Meridius

Residents of Menorca and Majorca have been protesting this week against over-tourism on their islands. So Lisa Regan, joined Áine with some tips on how to be a better tourist.

A musical has just opened in Dublin: Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland in the wake of the 911 attacks. Over 300 of those people were passengers on an Aer Lingus flight, and Áine is joined this morning by two of the cabin crew from that flight, Angela Broderick and Adele Campbell.

Chef Lily Ramirez-Foran, owner of the Picado Mexican Pantry and Cookery School in Dublin and author of the ‘Tacos’ cookbook gives us a primer on the ubiquitous folded Mexican snack, including the lesser-spotted ‘mashed potato taco’.

Featuring poetry, photos, paintings, short stories and tonnes of Hollywood A-Listers, Amnesiac is the new memoir by Oscar winning director and writer Neil Jordan.

Author Sarah Maria Griffin joins Áine to discuss the growing popularity of fanfiction, the good, the bad and the embarrassing - should we be embracing this amateur creative outlet?

Dublin International Film Director Gráinne Humphreys and Dave O’Callaghan host of the From Here and Back Again podcast give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Joining Áine to discuss what's making the Sunday headlines this week were; Iar Thaoiseach Bertie Ahern, Jennifer Bray, Political Reporter for the Irish Times, Gary Murphy Professor of Politics at DCU and Louise Bayliss, Founder of single parent organisation SPARK and Campaign Co-Ordinator for Focus Ireland.

Barry Lenihan joins Áine fresh from the RTÉ election centre, bringing us the latest on the local, European, and Limerick mayoral election.

Fresh from his nearly-complete, three-week motorbike tour of Ireland, comedian John Bishop, spoke to Áine about how marriage John Bishop “Back At It” Live at The 3Arena, Dublin October 5th. Tickets are €49.50 /€45 on sale Monday June 10th at 10am through www.ticketmaster.ie

As the tally results start to trickle in from yesterday’s local elections, Barry Lenihan brings us the latest from up and down the country.

Food writer Catriona Redmond gives Áine some tips, advice and recipes for the perfect goodies to bring on summer day trips- from sausage rolls to pizza muffins.

If so, you’re 15-25 TIMES more likely to be in an accident. That’s according to Dr. Pete Lunn, head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit, who came into studio to talk driver behaviour, after a really bad start to 2024, in terms of serious road collisions.

Irish tennis star Conor Niland talks about his new memoir The Racket which lifts the lid on the highs and lows and the sometimes-brutal reality of life on the court

After a historic night for Ireland’s 4x400 mixed relay team at the European Athletic Championships, Áine Kerr speaks to champion runner, David Gillick, who was the post-race reporter in the stadium last night.

Irvine Welsh is best-known for the Trainspotting series of novels, and the films they spawned. But the reason he’s returning to Ireland this month is to perform a DJ set at the Beyond the Pale Music & Arts Festival. So today he’s picking five pieces of music that remind him of big moments in his life.

Writer and Fashion Law consultant Elaine Maguire O’Connor chats to Áine about the popularity of affordable alternatives and what this means for consumers and the big luxury brands.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday headlines this week were; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant & Irish Times Contributor, Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with The Irish Examiner, Dr Mary McAuliffe, UCD Historian & Lecturer in Gender Studies and Larry Donnelly, columnist with thejournal.ie & lecturer in law at NUI Galway.

As a viral TikTok 'joke' becomes a contender for song of the summer, Arts Journalist Louise Bruton talks to Brendan about this seasonal phenomenon.

Broadcaster and entertainment journalist Sarina Bellissimo and TV and radio producer Eoin Sweeney share their tips on what to watch this week!

With just a couple of weeks left until the summer Solstice, Fr Simon Sleeman, a Glenstal Abbey monk has been thinking about light, and its meaning in our lives.

Author Kevin Barry's discusses his new novel The Heart of Winter, set in Butte, Montana in the 1890s. He also picked five songs that connect him to different moments in his life including writing poetry in Limerick graveyards as a teen and what the 'Walk Of Shame' meant in Cork in the 1990s

Today's the first day of the summer season for Ireland's beach lifeguards and Brendan is joined by Caroline Casey, Water Safety Development Officer for Cork County Council with tips on staying safe in the sea and on the sand this bank holiday weekend.

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan on how to ensure your holiday isn't a pressure cooker when you go away in a group with friends and family.

Catherine Fulvio of Ballyknocken House shares her ‘no-bake' desserts, from the simple to the sophisticated.

With the warm weather, comes talk of water and conservation. Horticultural teacher Hazel Proctor tells Brendan how harvesting domestic, and rainwater can be a small, positive step many of us can take to futureproof our resources.

Why can some people eat what they want, and still never put on weight? What exactly is metabolism, and what can we do to alter it? Endocrinologist, Professor Mary Ryan, gives us a lay person’s introduction.

Ahead of his summer gigs in Ireland, legendary guitarist Johnny Marr talks to Brendan about growing up through music, the influence of his Irish family, and about the guitars that come with ‘songs in ‘em’, as featured in his new book, Marr’s Guitars.

Film Critic with the Business Post John Maguire and writer Esther O’Moore Donohue share their tips on what to watch in cinemas and on TV this week

Today's panel includes Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror; Oisín Coghlan, Chief Executive Friends of the Earth Ireland; Bobby McDonagh, Former Ambassador to the UK and EU and Larissa Nolan, Features editor at the Reach group of newspapers and websites.

Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez… We’ll be hearing a lot more about those Brat Pack actors in the weeks ahead, because of a new documentary 'Brats'. Writer Anna Carey takes a look at the original 1985 New York magazine article which coined the term, and assesses how it impacted their friendships and careers.

Singer Mary Coughlan chooses five pieces of music that remind her of big moments in her life. Her choices included Bridie Gallagher, Chick Shack, Van Morrison, Billie Holiday, and Frank Sinatra. Her new single, More Like Bridget, was released this week, and is on the RTÉ Radio 1 Recommends list.

From setting the mood, to rustling up a light lunch, hotelier Noel Cunningham talks to Brendan about his fool-proof plans for entertaining at home this summer.

Leisha Redmond McGrath, chartered work and coaching psychologist, talks to Brendan about guiding teenagers towards their first summer job and the why we should teach this generation how to ‘earn a backbone.’

Fifteen years after his extraordinarily successful novel, Brooklyn, writer Colm Tóibín is back with a sequel, Long Island. He chatted with Brendan about being Irish abroad, about mothers, and about Donald Trump. More details about his readings at ColmToibin.ie.

In a week of departures from 2fm, Johnny B and Johnny Smacks talk to Brendan about the decision to bring their radio show to an end.

Fr Brian D'Arcy picks out five songs that have meant something to him throughout his life from his early days as a young priest to his time in Nashville and meeting Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks.

As the Portal ‘sleeps’ following some problematic behaviour in North Earl Street and New York, historian Liz Gillis talks to Brendan about the receptions given to public art in the Capital City in the past.

Today's panel includes Alice Leahy, Director of Services Alice Leahy Trust; Donnacha O Beacháin, Professor of Politics, DCU & International Relations Expert; Aisling Meehan, Solicitor & Tax Consultant and Political Correspondent at the Irish Times Harry McGee. Journalist at the Sunday Independent Liam Collins also joined the programme.

Michael Doherty, Movie Editor for the RTÉ Guide and podcaster Cassie Delaney give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Food historian and Financial Times writer Tim Hayward talks Brendan through the best techniques for making the ultimate steak

Open AI this week unveiled the latest version of their GPT tool. But what is it? Are we entering a brave new world of AI and when exactly will it arrive? Technology journalist, and host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast, Elaine Burke, reviews ChatGPT4o.

Conductor and composer Eímear Noone tells Brendan how her childhood in Kilconnell set her on a path to create soundscapes for film and video games. And, what it means to come home and to conduct in Galway for the first time.

Should you buy a doorbell camera or not? What about motion-triggered security lights? Peak holiday season is upon us, so Peter Murray, from the Security Institute of Ireland, has tips for listeners on making your home unappealing for burglars while you’re away.

Fiona and Tim Tuomey remember their daughter Milly who died by suicide at age 11 in 2016. They talk about her life, their grief and trying to destigmatise suicide.

Two women at different stages of life, writer and podcaster Stefanie Preissner and novelist Cathy Kelly, give each other advice about love, body image and navigating privacy in an online age.

One of Ireland’s most celebrated artists, Dorothy Cross, talks to Brendan about how she has cultivated a true sense of freedom, her elemental need to live near the sea and why she’s repatriating a mummy from Cork to Egypt.

With the success of Netflix’s Wednesday and the popularity of Eurovision’s Bambi Thug, Head of the IFI Irish Film Archive and ‘life-long’ Goth Kasandra O’Connell chats to Brendan about the darker side of the arts and why Goth is the most enduring subculture of them all.

Freelance Culture Journalist Zara Hedderman and Dave O’Callaghan host of the From Here and Back Again podcast give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Joining Brendan in studio to talk through the Sunday paper are; Sunday Times Columnist Alison O’Connor, Housing Policy Expert and Former Chair of Threshold Aideen Hayden, Chairman and CEO of the Flynn Group and Member of the Housing Commission Michael O’Flynn and CEO of ESRI Prof Alan Barrett.

Grainne O’ Keefe, Chef from Mae Restaurant, talks us through how to make the perfect fried chicken, including a recipe for a posh chicken fillet roll!

Eurovision legend Linda Martin is live from Malmo to discuss all things Bambie Thug and the Eurovision experience.

Travel journalist Pól Ó Conghaile takes Brendan on a trip through Ireland’s Islands and the best they have to offer

With online manipulation through AI becoming ever more sophisticated, tech innovator and entrepreneur Mark Little talks to Brendan about the disruptive but effective tools that are being used to manipulate and influence us all.

Dr Emily O’Conor, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, talks to Brendan about her experience of burnout and what we lose if we fail to value empathy in healthcare.

Singer, writer and actor Imelda May is tasked with picking some of the music of her life and talks to Brendan about tackling the role of Kathleen Behan on stage.

Poet Rita Ann Higgins reads her poem Cuckoo.

Boxing writer for the Irish Sun, Kevin Byrne, takes Brendan through the latest novelty match between YouTuber Jake Paul and heavy-weight legend Mike Tyson

The families of those killed and injured in the 1974 Dublin-Monaghan Bombings will be marking the fiftieth anniversary later this month. Aidan Shields, Sharon and Paul Askin, all lost loved ones in the disaster. They're taking part in a new six-part documentary series on RTÉ Radio 1, The Forgotten, starting at 6.30pm on Tuesday May 7th.

Grainne Humphreys, Director of the Dublin International Film Festival and Rory Cashin, Entertainment and Culture journalist, give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Today’s panel includes Louise Bayliss, Founder of Single Parent organisation SPARK & Campaign Co-ordinator of Focus Ireland; Pat Leahy, Political Editor at the Irish Times; Brendan Kelly, Consultant Psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin & Brenda Power, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Times and barrister.

Music legend Cait O’Riordan talks to Brendan about the music of her life and dealing with the loss of her friend and bandmate Shane MacGowan

With Communion season upon us, food writer Lilly Higgins gives Brendan her top tips for hosting, and the best recipes to cook for a crowd.

As US Campus protests head for their third week, author and cultural commentator Bonnie Greer talks to Brendan about her experiences of 1968, the year of revolt.

Broadcaster Tom Dunne gives Leinster fans a few handy tips on crossing the Liffey for Croke Park.

Physiotherapist Aisling Frawley talks to Brendan about the benefits of returning to sport as an adult, how to find the activities you love, and the best way to stay fit and injury-free.

World-leading expert in trauma and addiction, Dr Gabor Maté, is coming to Dublin's RDS on June 20th. He spoke to Brendan about collective traumas experienced by groups and countries, and how individual traumas can be as simple as unmet childhood needs. He also cautions that any suppressed trauma can contribute to poor physical health.

Nuala O’Connor, the celebrated author, talks to Brendan about her new novel, Seaborne, about the life of Anne Bonny. She also discusses her recent diagnoses with ADHD and autism, and how the discoveries have changed her life.

Online sleuths, armchair detectives and the rise of the confessional comedy. Podcaster Fionnuala Jones talk to Brendan about the mini-culture war swirling around TV series Baby Reindeer.

Today’s panel includes Oisin Coughlan, Chief Executive Friends of the Earth Ireland, Wendy Grace, Broadcaster and Columnist, Dr. Mick Molloy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror. Senior Counsel Sunniva McDonagh also joined the programme.

Irish Times Film Correspondent Donald Clarke and writer Henrietta McKervey give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Actor, food lover and style guru Stanley Tucci chats to Brendan about how to fix the perfect cocktail, the importance of dressing for dinner and his go-to risotto recipe.

Registered Dietitian Sarah Keogh talks to Brendan about Ultra Processed Foods, dispelling the myths and allaying fears about some of our favourite meals.

Pagan Priestess Deirdre Wadding talks Brendan through the rites and rituals of Bealtaine

Celebrated writer Salman Rushdie was subjected to a savage knife attack in 2022. The attack came 33-years after the Supreme Leader of Iran issued a fatwa calling for him to be killed, in protest at his novel The Satanic Verses. In his new book, Knife, Rushdie recounts the events of that day, and his ‘miraculous’ recovery.

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan on what a mid-life crisis is, who it strikes, how to navigate it and how to prevent one happening in the first place.

Michelle Walsh-Jackson from TheNovelTraveller.com outlines some of the themed cruise holidays available. From cruises for motorbike enthusiasts to cruises for lovers of Eighties music, there is a themed cruise for everyone and she also explains how mini cruises can be a cheaper way to sail.

Journalist Peter Murtagh talks to Brendan about his surprising retirement project - an epic journey by motorcycle from Chile to Alaska that he documents in his new book From Tip to Top.

Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo and Radio Producer and Broadcaster Eoin Sweeney discuss the best of what to watch in film and TV for the week ahead

2fm’s Aifric O’Connell chats to Brendan about the good, the bad and the ugly of celebrity feuds from the historic Hollywood lore of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford to Taylor Swift and her love of Bad Blood...

Joining Brendan to discuss the day’s newspapers are Dr Robbie Smyth, Head of Journalism, Media and Communications at Griffith College, Dublin, and former Sinn Fein General Secretary, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Lorraine Sweeney, businesswoman and Dr Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan, Lecturer in European Politics at UCC.

From phishing to smishing, it can feel like our devices are being hit with a deluge of scams every day. Joanne O’Connor, co-founder of Cyber Awareness Ireland talks to Brendan about the real risks and the best first steps if you’ve taken the bait.

It's been six years since Martina Cox's husband, Sean, was brutally attacked before a Liverpool match at Anfield that left him with brain injuries and in a wheelchair. She joined Brendan to talk about care provision in Ireland and how their family has changed in the aftermath of Sean's attack.

Spice Expert Arun Kapil tells Brendan how to liven up your salads with a bang of spice and the best of seasonal vegetables.

Poet Rita-Ann Higgins joined Brendan to talk about five songs that have meant something to her over her life. She also about being estranged from her siblings and how growing up poor in Galway influenced her poetry.

Author John Boyne on his new novella, Earth, the second installment in his four-part Elements series that looks at sexual traumas from different perspectives. He also spoke about toxic masculinity, pile-ons and how he's now writing a new TV series.

Today's panel includes David Quinn, Columnist for the Sunday Independent, Grainne Ní Aodha - News Reporter, Press Association, Kate O’Connell - Pharmacist and Former Fine Gael TD and Ciaran Mac an Bhaird – Head of the School of Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU

Acting Editor of the Irish Times Magazine and Music Journalist Nadine O’ Regan and John Maguire Film Critic with the Business Post chat to Brendan about the must watch television and films coming up this week

Entrepreneur Bryan Meehan talks new beginnings as the owner of The Park Hotel, Kenmare and his role as steward of Dromgarriff Rainforest

Actor and founder of the Glass Mask Theatre, Rex Ryan talks to Brendan about what films we should be watching with our kids and what lessons we can all learn from them

Whatever your line of work, making time for movement can benefit your health enormously. Physical trainer and wellness coach, Karl Henry explains how 'movement snacks' and tech-free lunches could help us to get healthier at work.

What makes the perfect baked potato? Catriona Redmond, Irish Examiner food columnist shares her favorite toppings and tells Brendan why in her house the baked spud is the ultimate convenience food.

Brendan talks to Director Alan Gilsenan and producer Tomás Hardiman about their powerful documentary The Days of Trees which deals with Tomás’ personal experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse

Writer Maggie Armstrong joins Brendan to talk about her debut collection of short stories 'Old Romantics' that explores the darker side of relationships, navigating the terrain of heartbreak, motherhood and modern life

Broadcasting legend Marty Whelan takes Brendan through the music of his life, choosing some of his favourite songs that have soundtracked special memories and career highlights

Today's panel includes John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University, Aisling Maloney, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish & Board member of HSE and Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor

Anne Walsh Donnelly spoke to Philip about her marriage separation and depression which led to her realising she was a writer and coming out as gay at 50.

Michael Doherty, RTÉ Guide Movie Editor and Aoife Barry, Freelance Journalist

It's fifty years since Steven King published his ground-breaking horror novel, Carrie. Award-winning Irish author, John Connolly, came into studio to pay tribute to King, and explain his cult status to non-believers.

Michael Doherty, RTÉ Guide Movie Editor and Aoife Barry, Freelance Journalist

Michael Doherty, RTÉ Guide Movie Editor and Aoife Barry, Freelance Journalist

It's the time of year when people think about revamping their homes, but are there ways the do that with minimal impact on the environment? There are! As sustainability journalist, Joe Linehan, told Philip.

Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Suzanne Timmons and Frank Mullen, who was diagnosed with Parkinsons last year at age 60, talk about Parkinsons which is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.

Actor and singer, Phelim Drew, talked us through the music that has soundtracked his life. His choices included tracks by UB40, Joe Jackson, David Lindley, Lisa Hannigan, and by The Dubliners, featuring Phelim's father, Ronnie Drew.

Actor Dominic West on playing Prince Charles in The Crown, Jimmy McNulty in The Wire and his experience of digging an organic pond which he'll also be talking about at the upcoming Festival of Gardens and Nature in April in Ballintubbert House, Co Laois

Joanna Donnelly from Met Éireann gave us an update on the various weather warnings in effect this morning, due to Storm Kathleen.

If you've overnight guests to impress, or just fancy treating yourself, maybe it's time to try baking at sunrise? Caryna Camarino, owner of Camerino Bakery, has some tips and recipes.

Irish Times Film Critic and Writer Tara Brady and Dave O'Callaghan from the From Here and Back Again podcast chat to Brendan about the must watch television and films coming up this week

Irish music legend Paddy Cole takes Brendan on a trip through his musical life and memories from the showbands to the bright lights of Vegas

Today's panel includes Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Louise Bayliss, founder of SPARK and Campaign Co-ordinator for Focus Ireland, Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European Affairs Lorna Fitzpatrick, Public Affairs Accounts Manager at Instinctif Partners & Member of the Labour Party

Music journalist Eamon Sweeney talks to Brendan about the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death and Nirvana's enduring legacy

Dr. Michael Mosley talks to Brendan about how to improve our sleeping habits and the dangers of Ultra Processed Foods

Chef and food writer Domini Kemp joins Brendan to talk about the versatility of the humble egg

Brendan is joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Tony Bates, Life-coach, 'craic mechanic' Aoife McElwain and Champion Surfer John McCarthy to discuss all things joyous

Author of the Skulduggery Pleasant books, Derek Landy chats to Brendan about his meteoric rise in the literary world, his humble beginnings on the farm and his continuing success

Comedian Emma Doran gives her unique take on how to survive the Easter holidays

The world renowned and Pulitzer prize-winning poet shares songs with Brendan that have shaped his life.

To look at what the week ahead holds for us on screens big and small, Brendan was joined by Donald Clarke, Irish Times film correspondent, and culture journalist Zara Hedderman.

Today's panel was Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant & Irish Times Contributor; Alison O’Connor, columnist for the Sunday Times; Pete Lunn, Behavioural Economist at the ESRI & Razan Ibraheem, Irish Journalist originally from Syria.

Jenny Darmody, Editor at Silicon Republic and presenter of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast, tells Brendan about the successful public offering for Reddit, sometimes referred to as the 'front page of the internet'.

It's spring, which is classic lamb season, and Rachel Allen has some alternative cuts of lamb to the traditional leg of lamb.

Edel Coffey joined Brendan to talk about class, moving city, how not to sweat the small stuff and her new novel, In Her Place.

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan highlights the smothering effect of being over-scheduled, and inspired us to 'disturb our universe'.

After a seismic week in Irish politics, Iar Thaoiseach Bertie Ahern ran the rule over Leo Varadkar's resignation, and Simon Harris's ascension.

If you have trouble making your money stretch to the next payday or coping with an unexpected expense then Michelle O'Hara, National Spokesperson of MABS, has advice on how setting a household budget can help

As the Princess of Wales reveals her cancer diagnosis, Royal Commentator Jennie Bond talks about the pressure on the Princess and the challenges ahead for the British Royal Family.

Diarmuid Martin was Catholic Archbishop of Dublin from 2004 – 2020, and there’s much more to his life and career, as Brendan learned when the Emeritus Archbishop talked him through some of his favourite pieces of music.

Is the speculation about the British Royal Family’s edited Mothers’ Day photo acting as a ‘gateway’ conspiracy? Brendan speaks to the BBC’s Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent, Marianna Spring.

Today’s panel includes Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics, DCU; Dan Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to the US; Cliona Ni Cheallaigh Associate Professor in Trinity College Dublin and Consultant in Inclusion health and infectious diseases at St James Hospital; Sarah Carey, Irish Independent columnist and Caitriona Perry,Chief President with BBC News

To look at what the week ahead holds for us on screens big and small, Brendan was joined by Grainne Humphreys, Festival Director of the Dublin International Film Festival, and by TV and radio producer, Eoin Sweeney.

Among the strongest voices during the recent care referendum debate were those of Ireland's disabled community. To discuss ableism, Brendan spoke to Fiona Weldon, Capacity Officer at Independent Living Movement Ireland.

Comedian Julie Jay talks Brendan through the dos and don’ts of surviving St Patrick’s Day.

Jacqui Hurley gives us the latest on the Irish rugby team ahead of their decisive match against Scotland this afternoon.

Renowned author Mitch Albom joins Brendan to talk about his works, and the stage production of Tuesdays With Morrie coming to Dublin next month.

Galway-based poet Rita Ann Higgins recites her freshly minted poem, St Patrick’s Day.

Meditation teacher, comedian, and sometime broadcaster, Dermot Whelan, came into studio for a catch up chat with Brendan about how life has changed for him since he stepped down from his daily Today FM radio slot last year. And has some mindfulness tips for listeners too!

Ann-Marie Dunne, lecturer in Baking at TU Dublin, joins Brendan with ideas for cakes to graze on over the long weekend.

Journalist Dee Molumby takes a rummage through the expensive goodie bags that will be handed to stars at tonight's Academy Awards.

Gary Stevenson was a hugely successful trader worth millions, but after burning out, he walked away from banking and now fights to change the system he thrived in. Gary's new book is called 'The Trading Game' and he joins Brendan to share his tale of 'greed, financial madness and moral decay'.

Today's panel includes Brenda Power, columnist at the Irish Daily Mail & Sunday Times; Aideen Heyden, housing expert and former Chair of Threshold; Jennifer Bray, Irish Times Political Reporter; Bobby McDonagh, Former Ambassador to the UK and EU and Dr. Margaret Kennedy, founder of Equality Not Care.

Writer Henrietta McKervey and Michael Doherty, Movies Editor of the RTÉ Guide, take Brendan through their film and TV recommendations for the week

Head Chef and owner of Myrtle Restaurant in London, Anna Haugh joined us to talk about cooking at home when she's off the clock.

Businesswoman and Solo Travel Queen Lisa Regan recommends some walking trail holidays and offers advice on how to approach them

Prof of Clinical Exercise Physiology in DCU’s School of Health & Human Performance Niall Moyna talks about Teens and Exercise and how young is too young for the gym

Comedian and Podcaster Mark Mehigan charts his alcoholism and cocaine addiction in his book 'This Is Not A Self-Help Book - But It Might Just Help You'.

Eurovision legend Linda Martin picks five songs that have meant something to her throughout her life.

Nadine O’Regan, acting editor of the Irish Times Magazine and Rory Cashin, entertainment and culture journalist take Brendan through their film and TV recommendations for the week

Today's panel includes Wendy Grace, broadcaster with Spirit FM; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Brigid Laffan, Chancellor of the University of Limerick and Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant.

Satirist Armando Iannucci and theatre director Sean Foley on their new stage production of Dr. Strangelove staring Steve Coogan

Irish designers are having a moment at Paris Fashion Week. Baírbre Power, Fashion Editor of the Irish Independent takes us through the looks on show.

Finn McRedmond takes us through the rumour and conspiracy surrounding the Princess of Wales, who has not been seen in public since Christmas

Irish film producers Ed Guiney & Andrew Lowe from Element Pictures join Brendan in studio to talk about the enormous success of their latest film Poor Things ahead of the Oscars next week

Charlie Bird reflects on his life and picks some pieces of music that have meant a lot to him over the years

Baz joins Brendan in studio to talk about his irreverent new comedy 'Faithless'

Eileen Dunne Crescenzi gives tips for easy pasta dishes

Consultant Endocronologist Dr Mary Ryan demystifies the world of hormonal health and gives advice on how to find balance in life.

Entertainment Journalist Sarina Bellisimo and Host of ‘Here and Back Again’ Podcast and Dave O’Callaghan share their recommendations for what to watch this week.

Singer, rapper and actor Denise Chaila joins Brendan and selects five pieces of music that have been important to her at different times in her life.

Filmmaker Tyler Perry has just announced the halt of a planned $800million expansion of his traditional film studio citing the rise of Artificial Intelligence as the reason. Elaine Burke, Host of the For Tech's Sake podcast, explains why she thinks children's content and soap operas could be the first fully-AI-made shows of the future.

Today's panel includes Alison O’Connor, Columnist The Sunday Times, Professor Alan Barrett, Director of the ESRI, Louise Bayliss, founder of SPARK and Campaign Coordinator Focus Ireland and Oisin Coghlan, Chief Executive Friends of the Earth Ireland.

Hilary Neville has been a Palliative Night Nurse with the Irish Cancer Society for 26 years and reflects on her career of caring for the dying by night.

Ronan Greaney from Dough Bros in Galway – recently ranked fifteenth best pizza in the world - tells us how to make amazing pizzas at home, without any specialist equipment.

Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr talks to Brendan about 46 years of the band and their upcoming Irish tour dates.

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan is telling us why we should try to reconnect with a loved one from our past and how to go about it.

Several EU countries have banned energy drinks for people under-18s and now British politicians are considering something similar. They’re not banned here in Ireland, so registered dietician, Sarah Keogh, from Eatwell came in to give Brendan a deep-dive on energy drinks and health.

Louise Burne, political correspondent, The Irish Mirror; John O’Brennan, Professor of European Integration; Fintan Drury, CEO Platinum 1 and chair Sport Against Racism and Drogheda-based journalist Alison Comyn discuss today’s newspapers

Trudie Styler tells Brendan about about her love of Italy, growing old with her husband Sting and her latest film, ‘Posso Entrare’, a loveletter to the city of Naples.

Pop culture journalist Jenn Gannon on the joys of a bygone artform, the mixtape

Culture journalist Zara Hederman and film correspondent at The Irish Times Donald Clarke go through the big and small screen releases of the week

Dr Michael Mosley explains to Brendan about how chronic inflammation is thought to be at the root of many health concerns – and how to avoid it.

Diane Foley and author Colum McCann tell Brendan about the life and death of James Foley, the American journalist whose killing by Islamic State in a public beheading that the whole world saw

Chef Gina Daly tells Brendan how to save money and eat healthier by making your favourite takeaway at home

Psychologist and Shaman Leisha McGrath talked to Brendan about how the lack of strong community connections is making life harder for many of us, and what we can all do about it!

Niall Breslin AKA Bressie takes Brendan through some of the songs that mean the most to him, including his surefire insomnia cure and the song that inspired him to pick up a guitar

Joining Brendan to discuss the newspapers are Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos and former Labour Party strategist; Hazel Chu, Green Party Councillor in Dublin; Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist The Sunday Times Ireland; Olivia Kelly, Dublin Correspondent, The Irish Times

From Las Vegas, Conor Brophy, host of The Irish NFL Show, previews the big game tonight between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs

Writer Henrietta McKervey and TV and radio producer Eoin Sweeney go through the big and small screen releases of the week

Pat Sheedy, gambling addict and convicted conman tells the story of his compulsive gambling in his new book, A Hundred to One: A Hundred Convictions, One Million Euro, the True Story of a Compulsive Gambler.

Bobby McDonagh, Pat Leahy, Niamh Hourigan, Allison Morris join Brendan to discuss the week’s stories

Jamie Saris, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Maynooth University talks Brendan through examples of ideas from science fiction that have become reality – whether good or bad

Writer Ann Ingle and decluttering expert Vera Keoghan talk about Swedish Death Cleaning, a method of decluttering to get rid of the stuff neither you nor your family needs after you pass away.

Grainne Humphreys and Michael Doherty talk about the week’s releases on screens big and small

Michael Fry, comedian joins Brendan to talk about his life and career, and picks some of the music that means the most to him

Val and Mihaela Ivancenco of the recently opened restaurant Fairmental join Brendan to talk all things fermenting

Maria Steen, writer and commentator on why she’s voting no to both of the upcoming referendums

Criminologist Trina O Connor joins Brendan to explain a worrying trend where teenagers are being recruited by crime gangs to launder money through their bank accounts.

Katriona O Sullivan, author on why she’s voting yes – yes in the referendums next month

Rita Ann Higgins reads a poem

Northern Editor Vincent Kearney on the historic moment of a nationalist First Minister taking office in Stormont

Sarina Bellissimo of The Bellissimo Files and Rory Cashin, entertainment and culture journalist run through the big and small screen releases of the week

A documentary on Superman actor Christopher Reeve just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and Dr Harvey O'Brien, Head of Film in UCD, joined Brendan to remember the iconic 1978 Superman movie and Christopher Reeve.

Financial Planner Paul Merriman talks about his new book 'Money Made Easy' and offers some cost-saving tips for managing our own finances.

Today's panel includes Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor, Politico Europe; Elaine Geraghty, MD Ardmore and Troy Studios; Aisling Maloney, Political Correspondent Irish Daily Mail and Colm O’Gorman, Human Rights Campaigner.

Film make Alan Gilsenan and Writer Colm Tóibín share their memories of psychiatrist Ivor Browne

Cambridge Professor Clair Wills researches her own Irish family history and explores the ripple effects of unplanned pregnancies through the generations in her new book 'Missing Persons or My Grandmother's Secrets'

Pól O'Conghaile, Travel Editor of the Irish Independent, explains how you can more than double your annual leave by stretching it across bank holidays weekends and offers some travel tips for where you might go, home and abroad.

Anne Gildea, comedian writer and former Nuala chooses five songs that trigger memories of her life and career.

Chef Arun Kapil joined Brendan with tips on how to spice up any meal!

Journalist Nadine O’Regan and 'Here and Back Again' podcast host Dave O’Callaghan look ahead to the big and small screen releases of the week

Author and Journalist Anna Carey explains why High School is the perfect setting for so many films and TV shows even if the student life they portrayed tends to be unrealistic to say the least.

Booker Prize winning author, John Banville, joined Brendan to share five pieces of music from throughout his life. They discussed ageing, writing, love and loss.

Joining Brendan to go through today’s newspapers are The Irish Examiner’s Senior Correspondent Ciara Phelan; Longford Fianna Fail Councillor and Chair of the Longford Africans Network Uruemu Adejinmi; Professor of Politics at DCU Gary Murphy; and CEO of the ESRI Alan Barrett.

Aoife Hearne, Registered Dietician and Lecturer in Nutrition and Exercise Science discusses using drugs like Ozempic in the battle against obesity

Oliver Callan announced as the new presenter for the 9 o’clock show on RTÉ Radio One.

Caryna Camerino of Camerino Bakery in IMMA brings us recipes for easy and delicious traybakes: brownies, flapjacks and fruit & nut bars.

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin – and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital, discusses his book Resilience and whether we are suffering from the mental strain COVID and the lockdowns put on us all

Derry-born musician Peter Cunnah joins Brendan to discuss 90s megahit Things Can Only Get Better and being reunited with his biological mother

What attractions are worth leaving the motorway for? Róisín Finlay, Editor and publisher of Outsider Magazine, tells Brendan about the hidden gems that are worth adding an hour or so to your journey for

Ten new episodes of the ‘Bluey’ cartoon dropped on Disney Plus this weekend - a Godsend for parents of young children, including writer, Edel Coffey, who joined Brendan to discuss the appeal of the Australian animated series.

Today's panel includes Brenda Power Columnist at the Irish Daily Mail & Sunday Times, Donnacha Ó Beacháin Prof. International Relations, School of Law & Govt, DCU, Jack Horgan Jones Political Reporter Irish Times and Aideen Heyden Housing Expert and Former Chair of Threshold.

John Maguire Film Critic with the Business Post and Zara Hedderman Freelance Culture Journalist go through the big and small screen releases of the week.

Brendan heard the extraordinary story of three adults who were abandoned by their parents as newborns. Helen Ward, John Dowling and David McBride discovered as adults that they were full siblings and were reunited. Now they're searching for a fourth sibling they believe is out there. To get in touch - email [email protected]

As he celebrates fifty years in the music business, Chris de Burgh joined Brendan in studio and chose five pieces of music that have special meaning for him.

Actor and Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon chats to Brendan about his TV documentary, 'The Last Priests in Ireland.'

Greenaer’s Olivier Vander Elst tells Brendan everything you need to know about buying an electric bike.

Chef and food writer, Domini Kemp joins us to tell us why we should make our own humous and how beans, pulses and legumes can be a star ingredient.

Claire Gillan, Associate Professor in Psychology in TCD joins Brendan to talk about what makes us creatures of habit – and how to break our bad ones.

One in five Irish people have already booked a holiday for summer 2024... but will our eagerness to fly be impacted by the news from the US this week that a large piece of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane fell off mid-flight, at 17,000 feet? Brendan got an insight from top air accident investigator, David Gleave, from Loughborough University.

Journalist Lise Hand joins Dearbhail to discuss the groundbreaking mob TV show, and to share the story of her own brush with James Gandolfini

Author Henrietta McKervey and producer Eoin Sweeney go through the big and small screen releases of the week

Bobby Mc Donagh former diplomat, now retirement coach, tells Dearbhail how to move from a life dominated by work to a life offering a great range of new possibilities

Today's panel includes Linda O’Reilly, Editor, The Anglo Celt; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror; Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer of Housing, Technological University Dublin; and Dr Ray Walley.

Chartered Physiotherapist at Total Physio Jenny Brannigan gives us her top tips on getting fit without leaving the house.

Author and archivist Catriona Crowe joins Dearbhail to talk her through the tradition of Nollaig na mBan, as well as James Joyce’s The Dead, which takes place on the night of the 6th January.

Sabina Brennan, Don Mescal and Caitriona Bergin join Dearbhail to discuss ditching the city to live the good life in the countryside

Grainne O'Keefe of Mae Restaurant joins Dearbhail to talk soup and one bowl wonders that will fill and warm for the winter months.

One of Ireland’s foremost actors, Stephen Rea, talks us through his relationships over the years with a litany of Irish writing and acting greats, and about his 12-year prep for his latest role in Beckett’s one-man play, Krapp’s Last Tape.

Is there a second life for that broken phone lying in a drawer? Steve Sherwood from Sherwood Tech Repair in Mullingar is in studio with Dearbhail to explain the possibilities.

Today's panel includes Gráinne Ní Áodha, news reporter with PA; Brigid Laffan, Chancellor of the University of Limerick; Colm O’Gorman, human rights campaigner; Peter Brown of Baggot Investments and retired astronaut and author Chris Hadfield.

With the colder weather on the way later this week, Dearbhail explored the history of Doc Marten shoes, with Michael Doherty, who owns 20 pairs of Docs, and by late-adopter, Aoife Barry.

London-based human rights lawyer, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC, joined Dearbhail to talk about her high-profile law career. She has worked representing the Hillsborough families; the 7/7 bombing victims, and the son of murdered Maltese journalist, Daphe Caruana Galizia, and many others. She is also Ireland's Special Rapporteur on Child Protection.

Sarina Bellissimo, broadcaster and entertainment journalist & Donald Clarke, Irish Times film correspondent, go through the big and small screen releases of the week.

As New Year's Eve approaches, Darren Geraghty - mixologist at Hawksmoor Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar in Dublin has some recipes for listeners.

On the cusp of a new year, Dearbhail McDonald speaks to two people who believe they have received a 'second chance' or a 'fresh start' in their lives. Paul Nolan overcame a massive heart attack a year ago while Aoife Cullinane talks about how St. Pat's saved her life after struggles with anxiety and depression.

Wicklow residents have been warned not to approach a capuchin monkey 'Charlie', who has escaped from Ireland's only monkey sanctuary. Willie Heffernan, manager at the sanctuary, spoke to Dearbhail.

New research this week shows that 20% of Irish people have already booked their summer holiday. Michelle Walsh-Jackson, travel writer at thenoveltraveller.com talked tips and trends with Dearbhail this afternoon.

On his second last day as Irish Times Washington Correspondent, Martin Wall, reflected on his stint in the United States which began in 2021.

In three weeks' time, David Norris will retire from the Seanad after decades at Leinster House. Here he reflects on his life, and selects some of the music that has accompanied him throughout his life, and some of the music which he would like played at his funeral.

Liam Ó Maonlaí shares some of the songs that take him back to different moments in his life.

Movie guru Grainne Humphreys takes us through what makes a Christmas movie stand out from the crowd.

TV Chef Rory O’Connell gives us a masterclass on Christmas food and all the necessary accoutrements.

Former Abbott of Glenstal Abbey Mark Patrick Hedderman talks about Christmas at the abbey and reflects on the year that was.

Roisín Finlay from Outsider.ie talks us through some outdoor options and activites over the festive season.

Rita Ann Higgins with her poem Sacred as a Sepulchre

Comedian Fiona O’Brien and author Séamas O’Reilly take us through the ups and downs of coming home for Christmas.

Bronwyn O’Neill, digital editor at VIP Magazine and Dave O’Callaghan of the Here and Back Again podcast go through the big and small screen releases of the week

Brian Reddin tells Brendan about his TG4 documentary on the life of Grace Kelly and the previously unseen footage he got from Prince Albert

Today's panel includes Alice Leahy, Director of Services Alice Leahy Trust; Ben Tonra, Prof of International Relations, UCD; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at The Irish Examiner and Lorna Fitzpatrick, Account Manager, Instinctif Partners

Professor Christine Loscher tells Brendan her top tips for a long, healthy life

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan on how to manage family finances

Meabh Quoirin tells Brendan about her daughter Nora being found dead in a Malaysian jungle four years ago

Chefs Eamon De Freitas from Trinidad and Jeeny Maltese from Venezuela share their favourite special occasion meals

Writer of The Bee Sting tells Brendan about the music that has marked different stages of his life

Mathematician Professor Marcus de Sautoy tells Brendan how maths can help you win everything from Scrabble to Connect 4 to Paper Rock Scissors

In what could’ve been and maybe even should’ve been, Radio Nova presenter Dee Woods takes us through a list of famous Christmas number two hits that failed to top the charts.

Hurling Manager Davy Fitz talks all things leadership, motivation and community with Brendan.

Today's panel included Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail Aisling Moloney, Chief Executive at Friends of the Earth Ireland Oisin Coghlan, Dan O’Brien, Chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs and Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist at Mary Immaculate College Limerick.

Rory Cashin, Entertainment Editor at Joe.ie and Zara Hedderman, Freelance Culture Journalist talk us through the latest and greatest on our big and small screens in the coming week.

Chef, author and transformer Trisha Lewis talks Brendan through the power of the reset.

Oliver Sears, founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland, joins Brendan to talk about his life as the son of a Holocaust survivor, and to give a Jewish perspective on the debate surrounding the current war in Gaza.

Neil Hannon, of The Divine Comedy, tells Brendan how he landed the gig to write music for the new Wonka film and gives us an eclectic mix of songs from his life. .

Donal Skehan has advice on managing your Christmas day food timetable and shares three show stopping dessert recipes.

Fancy a go in a Rage Room? Or would you prefer a Walking Food Tour? Consumer journalist Siobhan Maguire joins Brendan to talk through some of the best experienced based gift ideas for Christmas.

The iconic film 'This Is Spinal Tap' has announced a sequel in 2024. Producer Eoghan Sweeney takes a look back at the original and other famous mockumentaries.

Freelance Journalist Aoife Barry and Movies Editor of the RTÉ Guide Michael Doherty discuss the releases of the week ahead

Christmas get togethers with all generations are not far away, So Clinical Psychologist and Writer, Dr Maureen Gaffney, spoke to Brendan about how to manage expectations.

Today's panel were Prof Pete Lunn, Head of the Behavioural Research Unit at the ESRI, Louise Bayliss, founder of SPARK, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at The Irish Mirror and Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist at The Sunday Times.

Author and podcaster Michael Harding picks five songs that that have meant something to him throughout his life.

Victoria Mary Clarke on her life with and love for her late husband, Shane MacGowan.

Sarah MacHale, founder of the Beady Eye Bargains Facebook site, on finding discounts and value and canny Christmas shopping.

Darina Allen shares her recipes for finger food this Christmas

After Elon Musk's outburst this week against big advertisers for boycotting X, Elaine Burke, host of the For Tech's Sake podcast, came to analyse what the comments might tell us about the future facing the social media platform.

Today's panel included Political Correspondent Jack Horgan Jones, Chancellor, Brigid Laffan; Communications Account director Siona Cahill; Dublin City Councilor Hazel Chu; and risk, security and event manager Tony Gallagher. Reporter Fran McNulty and Former Detective Chief Superintendent John O'Brien, also joined the panel.

Pop Culture journalist Jenn Gannon tells Brendan about the long list of bands who’ve been coming back together to tour

Former diplomat and chair of the National Council for Special Education, Joe Hayes, tells Brendan about his intellectually disabled daughter Eavan and his concern for her future

Dublin International Film Festival director Grainne Humphries and Business Post film critic John Maguire discuss the releases of the week ahead

CEO Merchants Quay Ireland and former governor of Mountjoy Prison Eddie Mullins talks Brendan through his sense of what lies behind the Dublin riot on Thursday night.

Dr Ebun Joseph, lecturer in Black Studies and Critical Race Perspectives in Education at UCD and founder of the Institute of Antiracism talks to Brendan about the riot in Dublin and her experiences of racism in Ireland.

It’s Stir Up Sunday tomorrow and chef Grainne O’Keefe gives us some Christmas Pudding tips along with a lovely carrot cake with a festive frosting.

Broadcaster and lead singer of Something Happens, Tom Dunne talks Brendan through some of the pieces of music that mean the most too him.

Thalidomide survivor Finola Cassidy joins Brendan as her and other survivors continue their call for a state apology

Shaman and Work & Organisational Psychologist Leisha McGrath helps us make the most of our winter with tips on managing festive stress and a lack of sun.

Today's panel includes Brenda Power, columnist at the Irish Daily Mail & Sunday Times; Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director at Carr Communications; Colm O’Gorman, human rights campaigner; Rena Maycock, Chief Executive, Cilter child-protection software and former Chief Executive of iRadio and Liam Collins, Sunday Independent reporter.

As Ridley Scott's biopic opens in the cinemas, why is it that people are still so interested in the French leader, two centuries on from his death? Historian Laura O'Brien [Assoc. Prof. of Modern European History at Northumbria University] joined Brendan to answer the question.

Musician, song-writer, 1994 Eurovision winner, Charlie McGettigan, joined Brendan to tell him the story of his life, through five music selections.

Previewing the best on screens small and big this Sunday were Nadine O'Regan, Editor of the Business Post Magazine, and Dave O'Callaghan, Host of the Here and Back Again podcast.

Psychotherapist, Richard Hogan joined Brendan to talk about ground rules for phone-use among teenagers, the dangers he sees playing out online and why talking to your teenager is always the answer.

Last week's alarming spike in overdoses in Ireland has been linked to batches of powerful synthetic alternatives to heroin. Can anything be done to counter this trend, and what might it tell us about the expected arrival in Ireland of Fentayl, which has already caused havoc in the United States? Brendan spoke to Dublin GP, Dr Austin O'Carroll.

Pest control experts are reporting an unprecedented surge in reports of mice and rat problems, Patricia Page, of Northwest Pest Control - also known locally as 'The Ratwoman'.

Actress Clelia Murphy, Sociologist Tom Inglis and TV Presenter James Patrice joined Brendan for a frank, funny and very revealing conversation about modern love.

Ahead of Black Friday, Cost of Living expert at the Irish Examiner, Caitríona Redmond, dispensed useful consumer advice about discounts, delivery dates and returns policies.

Food writer Tim Hayward takes a deep dive into the mysterious delight of the cheese toastie. What makes it so much tastier than the sum of its parts?

Dr. Marie Cassidy, Ireland’s former State Pathologist on how she has made the move to writing fiction with her new book ‘Body of Truth’

Today's panel includes Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Mirror; Justine McCarthy, Irish Times Columnist; Alan Barrett, CEO of ESRI; Ben Tonra, Professor of International relations and politics at UCD & Mike Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme

In the week that Homer Simpson revealed he will go easier on Bart, Jamie Saris, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Maynooth University, reflects on the what the famed sitcom tells us about society.

Writer Henrietta McKervey and joe.ie Entertainment Editor Rory Cashin discuss the big and small screen releases of the week

A new documentary film ‘So this is Christmas’ is set to be released in cinemas next week - Mary Byrne and Jason Phelan talked to Brendan about loss, loneliness, resilience and above all hope at Christmas time.

Physiotherapist Jenny Branigan has advice on how to stay safe and seen exercising in the dark and dreary winter months.

Filmmaker and Journalist Brian Carroll on the evidence we didn’t hear in the sentencing hearing of Molly and Tom Martens.

Irish conductor David Brophy talks Brendan through some of the pieces of music that mean the most to him.

Chef Kevin Aherne explains why pies are a super comfort food and gives us tips on how to avoid a soggy bottom.

Sarah Maria Griffin tells Brendan that not every video game is about shooting something, and looks at the biggest selling and most relaxing games for all ages

Today's panel includes Grainne Ni Aodha, News Reporter with PA media, Paul Sommerville, Market Analyst, Bobby McDonagh, former Ambassador to the UK and EU Irish diplomat and Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Professor in Environmental Policy in UCD & Member of Climate Change Advisory Council.

Broadcaster and entertainment journalist Sarina Bellissimo and TV and radio producer Eoin Sweeney discuss the big and small screen releases of the week

Health Performance Coach, Gerry Hussey tells Brendan about his latest book ‘The Freedom Within’ and how we can reach emotional freedom.

Best-selling author Louise O’Neill speaks to Brendan about inspiring teachers and the music that shaped her life

Chef and cookery teacher Rory O’Connell tells Brendan how to shop for, prepare and cook a three course meal for friends

Tradfest will celebrate the life and work of legendary singer songwriter Janis Ian who wrote her breakthrough hit 'Society’s Child', at the age of 14 in 1965. It was the first charted song to speak about interracial romance and was banned in the US

After the Taoiseach's visit to Seoul this week, Brendan spoke to Denis Staunton, China Correspondent with The Irish Times, about K-Pop, cosmetic surgery, personality tests, and about cultural parallels between South Korea and Ireland

Managing Director at recruiter Robert Walters, Louise Campbell tells Brendan about what employers can and can’t access on their employees’ devices

Rose Anne Kenny, Regius Professor of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College Dublin, and Mike Hanrahan, Musician, from Stockton’s Wing disucss the link between music and dementia.

Jenn Gannon, Pop Culture Journalist and Donald Clarke, Film Correspondent for the Irish Times shared their tips on what to watch and stream this week!

Todays panel includes, Sarah Kelleher, Director at Lourdes Youth & Community Services, Donnacha O Beacháin, Professor of International Relations at the School of Law and Government at DCU, Lorraine Sweeney, Businessperson and Hotelier,Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner and Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor C4 News

Ray Cuddihy, Broadcaster and Daft Punk fan discuss the muscial acts refusal to open the Olympics next year.

Best-selling author, John Boyne, joined Brendan to talk about his new novella, Water, which was informed by John's personal experience of child sexual abuse at Terenure College in Dublin.

The one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger, self-help guru and author of 'Be Useful', chatted to Brendan about accent coaches, surviving a tough childhood and why nothing good ever came from having a plan B!

As the clocks change tonight Brendan catches up with bodyclock expert Annie Curtis.

Schools are off and the midterm looms, Brendan is joined by Jillian Bolger, Food and Travel Editor of the Irish Examiner with some ideas to fill the week.

Brendan is joined by Trinidadian chef and owner of AA’s Cribbean Eamon Defrietas.

Britney Spears' tell-all memoir officially comes out this Tuesday, the first time she's told her whole story in her own words. Karen Morgan, Visuals Editor of the Sunday Times and maker of the Pieces of Me Britney documentary, joins Brendan to preview the book

Movies Editor of the RTÉ Guide Michael Doherty and freelance culture Journalist Zara Hedderman shared their tips on what to watch and stream this week!

Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart chatted to Brendan about his new memoir 'Making It So', how he almost missed out on the iconic Star Trek role, and his secret Yorkshire accent!

Today's panel includes Alison O’Connor, Columnist Sunday Times, Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor, European University Institute, Oisín Coghlan, Chief Executive Friends of the Earth and Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail Craig Hughes.

Mother and daughter Ann and Róisín Ingle talk dancing in the cinema, exercising when you don't want to, complimenting strangers and other simple ways to bring joy into your life

Food writer Lilly Higgins shares her go to soup recipes for this wet weather

John Grisham has written novels which have sold 400-million copies, and some - like The Firm and The Pelican Brief have been made into blockbuster movies. He spoke to Brendan about his Mississippi upbringing, his campaigning work on the death penalty, and his latest novel, The Exchange.

Amazon are the latest in a long line of tech firms to pull out of Lisbon's Web Summit over comments by Summit founder, Paddy Cosgrave. Tech Editor of the Irish Independent Adrian Weckler, explains the background to all this and where it might end up.

How to save money on your energy bills Professor Aoife Foley, Chair in Net Zero at the University of Manchester gave Brendan all the tips on how to save money on your energy bills this winter.

Tech Innovator and Entrepreneur, Mark Little joined Brendan to talk about a tipping point he sees playing out right now in how social media delivers news.

Grainne Humphries, Director of the Dublin International Film Festival and Dave O’Callaghan of the There and Back Again Podcast tell Brendan about the big and small screen releases of the week

Today's panel are John O’Brennan, Professor in the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University; John Fitzgerald, member Climate Change Advisory Council; Lorna Fitzpatrick, Public Affairs Accounts Manager at Instinctif Partners and Deirdre O’Shaughnessy, Irish Examiner news editor

Comedienne and actor Dawn French tells Brendan about many of the sillier moments in her life

The Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, Shakin’ Stevens, The Pretenders, Cat Stevens all have new music out this year. Stuart Clark from Hot Press examines the rise in so-called ‘Heritage Rock’.

Thousands of Irish are descending on Paris for this evening’s Rugby World Cup clash with New Zealand. One of them is Michael Flatley, who reports live from Paris.

Mary Black talked with Brendan about the music that shaped her life

Aussie chef Damien Grey from Liath Restaurant in Blackrock gives his tips and tricks on how to level up your Sunday roasts.

Author Michael Lewis talks Brendan through the rollercoaster ride of his new book Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon about the catastrophic collapse of cryptocurrency superstar Sam Bankman-Fried.

Ireland’s favourite Kiwi, Brent Pope, gives his green-tinged prediction for the Ireland/All Blacks World Cup quarterfinal show down.

Irish Independent Columnist Mary McCarthy and broadcaster Keith Walsh talk about teen discos

Burglaries increase during the winter months, but home security expert Peter Murray explains why burglars might target your house and gives us some simple, cost-free fixes that might help deter them.

Gareth Reid tells Brendan about winning one of the art world’s most prestigious prizes

Brendan is joined by Peter Brown of Baggot Investments; Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy & Employment Affairs, ICTU; Christina Finn, Political Reporter with the Journal.ie and Alice Leahy, Director of Services Alice Leahy Trust. We also hear analysis on Hamas's attack on Israel from Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.

Clinical Psychologist Tony Bates tells Brendan about his book Breaking the Heart Open: The Shaping of a Psychologist

Radio Producer Eoin Sweeney and Business Post Magazine Editor Nadine O’Regan discuss the releases of the week ahead

Professor Luke O'Neill on his inspiration for entering science, recent scientific breakthroughs and his new book 'To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before' which charts the science of history.

Laura Dowling, The Fabulous Pharmacist, gives advice on the best ways to prevent and treat headlice in children

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan tells Brendan about the many reasons people have affairs

Jacqui Hurley talks Brendan through all the group permutations as Ireland take on Scotland for a place in the quarter finals

Creeslough GP Dr Paul Stewart talks to Brendan on the one year anniversary of the petrol station explosion that tragically claimed 10 lives in the Donegal village.

Chef Gina Daly tells Brendan how to cook a chicken, chips and much more in an air fryer

Award winning author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein talks to Brendan about her latest book Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World an exploration of truth in politics in a post-truth world.

Film Critic and Journalist with the Sunday Business Post John Maguire and Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo talk Brendan through the latest releases on the big and small screen

Barbara Dawson director of the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin joins Brendan ahead of the new Andy Warhol exhibition 'Three Times Out' to discuss the life and times of the mercurial artist and his impact on pop culture

Todays panel include Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Columnist with the Irish Times, Prof. Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College, Pat Leahy, Former Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochana and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Mirror

Chef and owner of Mae Restaurant Gráinne O'Keefe shares some tips around baking and her recipe for chocolate cake.

Former Performance Coach to the Irish Rugby Team Enda McNulty chats about the mental preparation during the team’s downtime and how to switch off during stressful situations

Actor and Comedian Pat Shortt takes Brendan on a trip through his life in music and his wide-ranging career

Máiría Cahill joined Brendan to talk about the complexities and contradictions of growing up in West Belfast in a republican family, the IRA's involvement in her life following childhood sexual abuse and why she chose to speak out.

Dr. Edel Doorly talks to Brendan about how we can prepare ourselves for flu season and the best way to support our immune system

Dave Fanning joins Brendan from Las Vegas to give his review of the new U2:UV Achtung Baby show in the spectacular Sphere

Today's panel includes Professor Ronán Collins, Consultant in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Tallaght University Hospital, Brenda Power Columnist Irish Daily Mail & Sunday Times, Hazel Chu Green Party Councillor and Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent for The Business Post.

Writer Henrietta McKervey and Joe.ie’s Rory Cashin go through the big and small screen releases of the week

Former Irish Rugby International & Manager Donal Lenihan spoke to Brendan about Ireland's win against South Africa last night

The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst tells Brendan about his new book Goth – A History, detailing the Goth subculture and way of looking at the world

The Exorcist turns 50 this year and a new sequel is due in cinemas soon. Horror Academic Dr Sarah Cleary discusses the iconic film.

Professor of Psychiatry Jim Lucey talks to Brendan about his 40 years in healthcare, taking up his new role as the Inspector of Mental Health Services and trying to tackle the crisis in CAMHS

Felicia Olysunya AKA poet and playwright, FeliSpeaks talks about their new poetry tour and shares some of the songs that has soundtracked their life...

RTE Sport’s Jacqui Hurley previews the Ireland v South Africa rugby match

Elaine Burke host of For Tech's Sake podcast talks to Brendan about unhealthy habits with our smartphones and how we can manage our screen time to get the best out of our smartphones

Catherine Fulvio of Ballyknocken House tells Brendan about the wonders of one pot cooking

Richard tells Brendan about his fourth Thursday Murder Club novel

Author and Professor of Political Science at John Hopkins University Henry Farrell, joins Áine to talk about his new book 'Underground Empire' which looks at how countries like America attempt to exert global power in the digital age

Development Manager at Irish National Opera Aoife Daly

Today's panel includes Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland, Andrea Martin, Media Lawyer & Chair of refugee support group "Friends of Ascend", Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics in the School of Economics at UCD and Pat McCann, Business & Former President of IBEC.

David O’Callaghan of the Here and Back Again podcast and music journalist Zara Hederman with what’s on at the cinema, on streamers and TV

Food and cost of living writer at The Irish Examiner Caitriona Redmond tells Áine how to cut costs as inflation remains high

Supervet Professor Noel Fitzpatrick encourages any child to follow their passion and has lots of advise for budding vets in his new book The Superpets (and Me!).

Jacqui Hurley chats to Áine about Ireland’s chances against Tonga and their place in the tournament so far

Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer and artist Holly Johnson talks about 40 years of 'Relax', pop controversy and his legendary musical career

Paul McQuaid, cyclist and bike mechanic at The Good Bike Project talks to Áine about how to keep your bike safe!

Chef Anna Haugh talks about the most popular dishes at her London Irish restaurant Myrtle

Prof Emer Joyce, Consultant Cardiologist at the Mater University Hospital Dublin talks to Áine about women’s heart health

Actress and Druid Theatre Co-Founder Marie Mullen joins Brendan to talk about her life on the stage and chooses some of her favourite songs

Brendan chats to freelance journalist and author Aoife Barry about Google’s 25th anniversary, its influence on our world and where the tech giant can go next

Today's panel includes Louise Bayliss, founder of SPARK and campaign co-ordinator Focus Ireland, Dan O’Brien, Chief economist, Institute of International and European Affairs, Sarah Carey, Communications Consultant and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at The Irish Mirror.

Dublin International Film Festival director Grainne Humphreys and RTE Guide Movies Editor Michael Doherty go through the big and small screen releases of the week

Chef Jamie Oliver spoke to Brendan about his new book '5 Ingredients Mediterranean', the future of cooking at home and getting married for a second time!

Comedian Emma Doran helps Brendan to navigate the school whatsapp groups that everyone loves to hate..

Former All-Black and adopted Irishman Brent Pope speaks to Brendan from a sweltering Bordeaux in advance of Ireland’s opening Rugby World Cup match against Romania.

Psychologist Dr John-Francis Leadershares his insights on how to deal with phobias whilst Gabrielle Cummins and Polly Barrett talk about their own experiences.

Travel editor with Independent.ie, Pól Ó Conaghaile, gives some tips for lesser known city breaks and travel hacks for more popular destinations...

ESRI director Alan Barrett; columnist Alison O’Connor; BITE Programme Director Diane McSweeney; and restaurateur Gina Murphy discuss Sunday’s newspapers

Swimmer Nuala Moore tells Brendan about her extreme swims around the world

Bord Gais Energy Theatre manager Stephen Faloon tells Brendan about U2’s residency at the state-of-the-art ExoSphere in Vegas

VIP Digital Editor Bronwyn O’Neill and TV and Radio Producer Eoin Sweeney go through the releases of the week

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan talks to Brendan about bullying, not just in the schoolyard but also in other areas of our lives and how to deal with it.

Gerry Godley, owner of Breadman Walking, speaks to Brendan about the wonders of Singapore and its cuisine

Poet and author Doireann Ní Ghríofa recites a timely poem about the changing seasons, the overlapping of generations, and the Autumnal phase of life.

Broadcaster and hotelier Noel Cunningham joins Brendan to speak about the pain and loss he suffered after a tragedy on the road.

Sinéad Burke, teacher, author and CEO of the accessibility consultancy Tilting the Lens talks to Brendan about music that is important in her life

Marian Ryan, Consumer Tax Manager with taxback.com, talks through the practicalities of retiring abroad.

Writer John Connolly chats to Brendan about his new book The Land of Lost Things and the songs that changed his world

Journalist and stand-up comedian Martin Beanz Warde joins Brendan to talk about branching out into theatre with his debut play The Dead House.

Donald Clarke, Film Correspondent for the Irish Times, and Sarina Bellissimo, entertainment journalist and broadcaster, discuss the big and small screen releases coming up this week

Ciara Phelan, Irish Examiner Political Correspondent; Kate O’Connell, pharmacist and former Fine Gael TD; Karl Deeter, financial analyst and Prof. Gary Murphy of the School of Law and Government at DCU.

Steven Bartlett from The Diary of a CEO podcast and BBC's Dragon's Den shares some of his 33 tips for life and business from his new book, The Diary of a CEO

Outgoing Governor of Mountjoy Prison, Eddie Mullins, on his 32 year prison career as well as his new job chairing a group tasked with making Dublin's inner city safer.

In the aftermath of a tragic car crash near Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Brendan speaks to Mayor Richie Molloy and local priest Fr. Michael Toomey.

Professor Emer McGrath speaks to Brendan about the new Dementia Risk Study which has identified 11 key factors behind the condition

Leisha McGrath tells Brendan how to navigate the transition from holidays back to the winter months.

TV Chef Jeeny Maltese tells Brendan how to make sauces from around the world, like Bechamel and Chimichurri

With Talking Heads celebrating 40 years of Stop Making Sense, Nadine O'Regan, music broadcaster and editor of the Business Post Magazine, joins Brendan to discuss the magic of the concert film.

Film critic John Maguire and author Zara Hedderman tell Brendan about what’s ahead on our big and small screens this week

Emma Donoghue talks to Brendan about her new book Learned by Heart.

Fintan Drury, CEO of the Platinum One Group and former Chairperson of the RTE Authority; Professor Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist and Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin news reporter for the Press Association and John Halligan, former independent TD for Waterford.

Kel Galavan, Money Coach and author of “Mindful Money”, talks to Brendan about the positives and the pitfalls of buying and selling secondhand stuff online.

Chef Lilly Higgins tells us how to keep our holiday alive by re-creating it at meal-times

Gerry Thornley, rugby correspondent for The Irish Times, previews this evening's match as Ireland prepare for the World Cup next month.

Dr. Katriona O Sullivan, best-selling author, and lecturer in psychology in Maynooth University joins Brendan for a deeply personal conversation about the relationship women have with their bodies.

Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly tells Brendan how meditation is the practice of letting your thoughts come and go, redirecting your mind

Pop impresario Louis Walsh joins Brendan to discuss his life in music and choose some of his favourite songs

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent, reports on Storm Betty which has caused significant damage across the country.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor for the Irish & Sunday Independent, tells Brendan about the wonders of America and visiting 50 US States before he turned 50

RTE producer Kay Sheehy and 'Here and Back Again' podcaster Dave O’Callaghan tell Brendan what’s ahead this week on our big and small screens

Brenda Power, columnist; Martin Cormican, Professor of Bacteriology, Medical School of University of Galway; David W. Higgins, Chief Economist at Carraighill; and Colette Bennett of Social Justice Ireland discuss the stories in the Sunday newspapers.