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“Poor Brendan lives in fear of being sued between 11am and 12pm every Sunday, as he consistently cuts his guests short the minute they dare to give an opinion. Pathetic! He constantly interrupts, gives his own opinion too much and raises his voice to continue talking over guests in order to push...”Read full review »
Hurls!! via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/01/24
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“Please please please ask guests to refrain from using ‘you know’ every second word. It’s becoming impossible to listen to the programme recently because it’s so irritating.”
Soshin17 via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
03/11/24
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“Brendan is a breath of fresh air. Great at listening , great questions, a very empathetic, sound & a bit of craic. When I miss the show I download the episodes. Always has something interesting .Keep up the great work”
Catherinepodcast via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/03/24
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“Brendan has proven to be an unworthy successor to the late great Marian Finucane. He constantly limits, edits, censors, qualifies, and negates what his guests and panellists are saying. The ghost of the Panti interview looms large in his head. Pity. I’ve switched to Anton on Newstalk: so much...”Read full review »
polcoranoraknot via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/03/24
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“Wey- Hey for Brendan!
He approaches every subject, every issue, every question, every problem, every person with the same degree of a breezy honesty and the combination of gentleness ( on probing) and force ( in helping to cut the crap.
I love his accent!
True to his roots with no pretensions...”Read full review »
pontipooney via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/14/24
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“I do like Brendan’s out look! 👍👍👍 but my god, this show has got more woke by the week. Brenda use to be a comedian…. I remember some of the things he said in the past (which is fine) but he would hang himself with his standards today. 🤔”
Bazkinas via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/03/23
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“Brendan O’Connor’s opinions on the views of his interviewees are irrelevant and he should not voice them oh “his” show, (as he does constantly). He is not a recognised expert on anything and should not behave as if he is. He should be impartial as the host of a panel discussion.
He also should...”Read full review »
Jacobite 1689 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/20/23
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“I listen to both weekend shows always (or podcasts) and find them very informative and enjoyable. I like brendans style, he comes across as very genuine and he takes an impartial stand.”
reston99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/31/23
“Adrian’s US tour is more to do with romance than reality. As an Irish man living in the US for over 25 years I have visited 42 states and currently live in Arizona. The town of Sedona that Adrian waxes lyrically over is thought of more as a tourist trap and when I was there it didn’t conjure up...”Read full review »
Mallarie121 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/23
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“Always a great show. Very informative and entertaining. Everyone I know loves it and we often have chats about what we listened to on the show. If I miss it I will listen back to the podcast.
Brendan excels on this show.”
singalng via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/17/23
“Generally a good mix of contributors to the newspaper panel but Brendan constantly feels the need to limit what guests can say or to dilute what they’ve said. ‘To be fair’, let’s be careful now’ All in all, one of the better shows”
Eamon in Kilkenny via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/19/23
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“Enjoy the show but using Brendan’s mortuary card for promoting it is a little weird”
Cooldude4567 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/11/22
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“Love the show. Listen every week to stay in touch with home”
alehgnas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/22
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“Genuinely love the show and look forward to it every weekend.
Brendan is such a skilful, enthusiastic, empathetic interviewer and always willing to have the craic too.
Podcast segments perfect format too in case one misses the show.
It’s the best show on Radio 1 bar none.”
PeterH_Kilkenny via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/24/22
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“It’s a worthwhile discussion Brendan. as she says there is balance involved. We will never make headway whilst only exploring our thoughts and feelings. I’ve done it, and it’s dangerous when we go too far down that road.”
Sow NG via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/21/22
“So a big no for RTÉ podcasts”
__random_ios_user__ via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/13/22
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“Only 20 sec of the Newsaer Panel uploaded today.”
Alan Desmond via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/15/22
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“I love Brendan on the radio. He is far removed from the ‘sticking to the script’ style of presenting I often here on R1. He actively listens and responds to answers rather than just moving on to the next question. Also very empathetic-and not afraid to show it. Please presenters, stop being...”Read full review »
Catriona L via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/27/22
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“I like RTE shows and they have some really talented journalists and broadcasters. However Brendan O’Connor is not at the races... he is too self indulgent and doesn’t dare invite guests on to his show who might possibly challenge his many flawed views!”
Newstalk Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/10/22
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“Very biased liberal views unashamedly rammed down listeners throats with no sign of any balance or guests with views that differ to the hosts views. The show is obsessed with Covid 19 and pedals FEAR and panic at every opportunity. Terrible content, insufferable host and bland guests! 👎”
2494837272 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/22
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“Enjoy show . Have started my own podcasts”
lorcan76 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/10/21
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“Brendan couldn’t lace Marian’s boots. Too busy interjecting with glib comments and his own opinions to allow a worthwhile conversation to develop. Please RTE, put ANYONE else into this slot.”
anotherDH via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/03/21
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“Marian must be spinning if she hears the drivel this idiot puts out ever weekend. Turned off months ago.”
Blueybird via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/28/21
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“Love the show. Can’t get podcasts referred to in programme. Edith Eger is one such example. In today’s show Brendan said he would upload the interview he did with her last year ...... no sign yet!”
LadyElgan via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/10/21
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“Playback / podcasts not available
Why ? So slow? Should be able to access as soon as live shows finish
Why do you advertise listen back??
Show is more a light entertainment magazine show.
There is a market that valued the gravitas of the former Marion Finnucane RIP-shows which is not now...”Read full review »
distant but devout fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/10/21
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“I enjoy the show.
Please upload the podcast each week. Annoying when only bits of the show is available. Thank you”
moynalta via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/08/20
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“why bother having a podcast if you wont upload”
AmyJane B via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/05/20
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“Broadcaster with a lot of character”
jmg712 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/24/20
“5 * for Brendan, I love the show, but have to unsubscribe and resubscribe every week to update the podcasts. I do not have to do this for any other podcast and am wondering with all the complaints why it cannot be sorted.”
Duggie047 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/18/20
“Why bother having Brendan o connors Sunday show as a podcast if youre only going to upload small snippets of the frivolous stuff? Where have the early panel discussions gone? Why bother I deed. So annoying!!!”
Whites ear via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/12/20
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“Why have a podcast series if you not prepared to keep it up to date? And when you do bother to put them up put all the shoe up!!! Actually better still fire the person in charge of up loading podcasts and give the job to someone who cares enough to do a good job! Thanks”
MagsCremin via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/27/20
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“I usually love Brendan’s show but the management of uploading the show’s podcasts is very poor. They’re rarely uploaded and it’s frustrating waiting on them each week. Brendan is hilarious and a good listen but you need some better management of this part.”
Sammyc86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/23/20
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“Pity no podcasts loaded !!!”
sullk01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/23/20
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“As am unable to listen to show at weekends am very disappointed that still no podcasts.
So will sadly have to stop even trying.
Evelyn”
Lynpue123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/23/20
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“I think he is the wrong person to have taken over the weekend show Damien who sat in for him for the last few shows was away better as a presenter but the person that should get it is Sarah who has been doing the morning show for the last few months she is a breath of fresh air Brendan is far too...”Read full review »
Drum P via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/23/20
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“No podcasts uploaded since mid July. I love the show but can’t always listen live. 4 stars for quality, no stars for lack of updates”
aycee2006 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/21/20
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“So annoying that the podcasts are unreliable. Why offer podcasts at all?”
Mother.Bird via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/17/20
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“Great show but abysmal podcast availability.
Contacted RTE regarding this numerous times but they’re not interested.”
Sknnagin via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/12/20
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“I try to listen live now as the podcasts are so unpredictable. However, it’s difficult to find 2 hours free both Saturday and Sunday. Can you please put up the podcasts again. Thank you.”
Lisa Lee G via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/02/20
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“In an era where tremendous female broadcasters are flourishing why this buffoon was chosen to replace Marian Finucane is a mystery up there to rival the third secret of Fatima. Oafish , leaden , lubberly ; in summary a lumpen time awaits those misfortunate enough to waste their time listening...”Read full review »
Spirit of 73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/20
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