Episodes
Joanna Donnelly from Met Éireann gave us an update on the various weather warnings in effect this morning, due to Storm Kathleen.
Published 04/06/24
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
Published 04/06/24
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.
Published 04/06/24
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.
Published 04/06/24
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.
Published 04/06/24
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
Published 03/31/24
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
Published 03/31/24
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
Published 03/31/24
Music journalist Eamon Sweeney talks to Brendan about the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death and Nirvana's enduring legacy
Published 03/31/24
Dr. Michael Mosley talks to Brendan about how to improve our sleeping habits and the dangers of Ultra Processed Foods
Published 03/30/24
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
Published 03/30/24
Comedian Emma Doran gives her unique take on how to survive the Easter holidays
Published 03/30/24
Chef and food writer Domini Kemp joins Brendan to talk about the versatility of the humble egg
Published 03/30/24
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
Published 03/30/24
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'.
Published 03/24/24
The world renowned and Pulitzer prize-winning poet shares songs with Brendan that have shaped his life.
Published 03/24/24
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.
Published 03/24/24
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.
Published 03/24/24
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.
Published 03/23/24
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
Published 03/23/24
Edel Coffey joined Brendan to talk about class, moving city, how not to sweat the small stuff and her new novel, In Her Place.
Published 03/23/24
It's spring, which is classic lamb season, and Rachel Allen has some alternative cuts of lamb to the traditional leg of lamb.
Published 03/23/24
After a seismic week in Irish politics, Iar Thaoiseach Bertie Ahern ran the rule over Leo Varadkar's resignation, and Simon Harris's ascension.
Published 03/23/24
Psychotherapist Richard Hogan highlights the smothering effect of being over-scheduled, and inspired us to 'disturb our universe'.
Published 03/23/24
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.
Published 03/17/24