U2 join Brendan in studio to talk about their latest album; Carnaval de Luz. Bono, Edge, Larry and Adam chat about making music together for 50 years, why Adam is feeling sexier than ever on the bass, how Larry has recovered from a serious back injury, and why they're reaching for defiant joy with this record. 

U2 join Brendan in studio to talk about their latest album; Carnaval de Luz. Bono, Edge, Larry and Adam chat about making music together for 50 years, why Adam is feeling sexier than ever on the bass, how Larry has recovered from a serious back injury, and why they're reaching for defiant joy with this record.&nbsp;

Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

Brendan O'Connor

Bono - "In Ireland we have a deep memory of being bullied" 

The newest star of the global romantasy genre, Cliodhna O' Sullivan is back to talk to Brendan about her latest novel; Her Hidden Flame. She tells Brendan about being diagnosed with Autism later in life, experiencing autism burnout, and how she's been adapting to live as a bestselling Romantasy author. 

The newest star of the global romantasy genre, Cliodhna O' Sullivan is back to talk to Brendan about her latest novel; Her Hidden Flame. She tells Brendan about being diagnosed with Autism later in life, experiencing autism burnout, and how she's been adapting to live as a bestselling Romantasy author.&nbsp;

Clíodhna O' Sullivan "People could pick it up off me, that I wasn't normal" 

Victoria Mary Clarke chats to Brendan about the new Shane MacGowan tribute album; 'Twentieth Century Paddy', a collection of Pogues songs performed by some of Shane's closest friends and collaborators, including Johnny Depp, Hozier and Jessie Buckley. She tells Brendan that she talks and writes to Shane every day, and how she feels about the idea that Shane wasted his talent in his later years.  

Victoria Mary Clarke chats to Brendan about the new Shane MacGowan tribute album; 'Twentieth Century Paddy', a collection of Pogues songs performed by some of Shane's closest friends and collaborators, including Johnny Depp, Hozier and Jessie Buckley. She tells Brendan that she talks and writes to Shane every day, and how she feels about the idea that Shane wasted his talent in his later years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Victoria Mary Clarke - "There is a missing piece right beside me all the time" 

Chef, Shane Smith talks Brendan through his favourite hot sandwich recipes for lunchtime and beyond. He goes through the bread rules for a good sandwich, why it's ok to double sauce, and why he loves a batch loaf. He gives us mouth-watering recipes for a roast-beef sandwich, a bacon butty and a Philly cheese steak. 

Chef, Shane Smith talks Brendan through his favourite hot sandwich recipes for lunchtime and beyond. He goes through the bread rules for a good sandwich, why it's ok to double sauce, and why he loves a batch loaf. He gives us mouth-watering recipes for a roast-beef sandwich, a bacon butty and a Philly cheese steak.&nbsp;

Bono - "In Ireland we have a deep memory of being bullied"

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