The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the lead stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent; Gerard Howlin, Irish Times columnist and Public Affairs Consultant; Anna Marie McHugh, Assistant Managing Director of the National Ploughing Associ…

Niall Quinn “Football is the answer to a lot of problems in modern Ireland”

Former Republic of Ireland soccer player Niall Quinn joins Brendan to share the five songs that have soundtracked his journey from the pitch to the boardroom. From Nat King Cole’s ‘Too Young’ to The Pogues’ ‘A Rainy Night in Soho,’ he gives us a personal look at the music that defined the milestone…

The Watchlist

Joining Brendan to preview the best films and TV shows this week – including Season two of Beef, Margo’s Got Money and Big Mistakes are; Sarina Bellissimo, presenter of The Bellissimo Files, and John Maguire, film critic with The Business Post.

Apps that make travel easy with Conor Pope

Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope joins the show to highlight the essential apps you need before you head to the airport. From bagging the best currency rates, to finding the best taxi apps to navigate local transport safely, Conor explains how to make your holiday smoother and …

“My father thought I was part bird, because I was born without arms”

Artist, Mary Duffy talks to Brendan about living without arms. She talks about how her parents found it hard to accept her disability, how living independently was the greatest achievement of her life, defying expectations and the surprise of finding a lifelong love in her husband, Denis.

“You lose 30% of your collagen around perimenopause”

Consultant dermatologist Professor Catriona Ryan breaks down the world of “tweakments”, from Botox to skin boosters, and what people should know before going under the needle.

Dermot Bannon “People say they need storage, but what are they storing?!”

TV architect Dermot Bannon talks Brendan through what’s hot and what’s not in our homes right now. He talks about retrofitting, the benefits of insulation but also how smaller interventions, like a new countertop or a Velux window can make the biggest difference.

What is likely to happen now in the stand-off over the fuel protests?

Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy joins Brendan to discuss the fuel protests, what’s driving the anger on the ground, and how the Government is responding to growing pressure. He also looks at the broader political implications and what this unrest could mean going forward.

Baking this weekend? Chef Una Leonard has some tips!

Baker and founder of 2210 Patisserie Una Leonard joins Brendan to talk about the joy of baking at home, why she loves recreating tastes from her childhood and how to make the retro treat; the cheesecake bun!

Do you know your love language? Psychologist, Allison Keating explains!

Chartered psychologist Allison Keating explains the psychology behind love languages, how they shape our relationships, and why understanding them can transform how we connect with others.