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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rita Ann Higgins reads a poem

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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'

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 family3.info@gmail.com

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Rita Ann Higgins with her poem Sacred as a Sepulchre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan on how to manage family finances

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Darina Allen shares her recipes for finger food this Christmas

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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'.

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

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.

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

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’

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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’.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Richard tells Brendan about his fourth Thursday Murder Club novel

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

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

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

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.

Development Manager at Irish National Opera Aoife Daly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!).

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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.

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..

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

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

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

Psychologist Richard Hogan talks to Brendan about how to deal with bullies through all stages of life

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

Chef Gerry Godley tells Brendan about Hawker Markets, the Durian fruit and chicken rice

Italy, Portugal, Spain...where to? Marian Ryan of taxback.com talks through the pros and cons of retired life abroad

Hotelier Noel Cunnigham tells Brendan the story of his family’s loss in a road accident

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Jorie Lagerwey, Associate Professor in Television Studies at UCD, joins Brendan to discuss the enduring appeal of Silence of the Lambs and how Airbnb are giving fans the chance to stay in Buffalo Bill’s house.

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

Dr Eleanor Higgins, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists talks about protecting your skin in the sun and why you do need sunscreen even on a cloudy day!

Michael Houghton, who is planning to retire at 43, reveals his tips and tells Brendan how the ‘Financial Independence, Retire Early’ movement is thriving.

Hozier - one of the nicest guys in showbiz - chats with Brendan about beekeeping, fan tattoos and how Dante’s Inferno inspired his latest album, Unreal Earth

Writer Amanda Brunker chats to Brendan about the songs that have soundtracked her colourful career

Neuroscientist and professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin Shane O’Mara, talks to Brendan about his new book “Talking Heads: The New Science of how Conversation shapes our world”

Columnist Sarah Carey; UL Economics Professor Ciaran Casey; Instinctif Partners’ Lorna Fitzpatrick; and Security Analyst Declan Power join Brendan to go through the Sunday newspapers

Producer Eoin Sweeney and writer Henrietta McKervey tell Brendan about the big and small screen releases of the week

Harrison tells Brendan about his Burren workshops on everything from stone wall building to soap and basket making, and fermenting  

Actor and comedian Jack Whitehall talks about life as an expectant father and mining his family life for material.

Aishling Moore, chef and owner of Goldie restaurant in Cork City, talks about seasoning, seaweed and Basil Panacotta.

Jen Hogan, columnist on family matters with the Irish Times, discusses the pleasures and pitfalls of summer breaks with your family.

Poet Rita Ann Higgins recites her new work, Lúnasa

Ryan Hennessy tells Brendan about his musical influences and the new Picture This album 'Parked Car Conversations'.

Galway student Faye Ní Dhomhnaill talks about Sober Sally’s, a group she set up for those who want to enjoy alcohol-free socialising.

Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster with Met Eireann, gives the latest update on Storm Antoni's progress as heavy rainfall hits the country.

Peter Brown of baggot Investments; Niall Breslin, singer and mental health advocate; Christina Finn Politics Correspondent at The Journal; Hazel Chu, Green Party Councillor discuss the newspaper stories of the day.

Preventive cardiologist at Blackrock Clinic, Dr. Paddy Barrett talks to Brendan about how we squander time and about the metric of soul-span in health

Elaine Burke, Host of the 'For Tech’s Sake' Podcast talks to Brendan about the rebranding of Twitter

Dublin International Film Festival director Grainne Humphreys and entertainment editor at Joe.ie Rory Cashin discuss the big and small screen releases of the week.

Jacqui Hurley, RTÉ sports presenter previews today's showpiece between old rivals Dublin and Kerry.

Andrea Corr and Phil Coulter remember the acclaimed music superstar who died during the week.

Gráinne O'Keefe, Head Chef and owner of Mae Restaurant, talks about seasonality, eating what's in season and gives her recipe for a peach tarte tatin.

Aisling Frawley, chartered physiotherapist and Movement Specialist from Elevate Physio, joins Brendan to explain what isometric exercise is, and why we should all do it.

Film director Neil Jordan picks five songs that have meant something to him over his lifetime, talks about his late friend Sinead O'Connor, and his 10th novel 'The Well of Saint Nobody'.

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan on the importance of setting boundaries in our various relationships

Surf Champion and activist Easkey Britton talks to Dearbhail about ways to connect with the waters of the world and how we can all become water protectors.

Cillian Murphy has received rave reviews for his portrayal of the famed scientist behind the creation of the nuclear bomb. But who was J. Robert Oppenheimer? Kevin Nolan, physics lecturer at TU Dublin, profiles the man behind The Manhattan Project.

Taking a look at the releases of the week ahead are Michael Doherty, Movies Editor for the RTÉ Guide, and Aoife Barry, journalist and author.

Sean Keyes, Financial Correspondent for The Currency; Sadhbh O’Neill, coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition; David Carroll, Chief Executive Officer at Depaul; and Mark Garrett, Director General at Law Society of Ireland.

Julie Garland, founder and CEO of Avtrain Drone Training, joins Dearbhail to talk through the growing use of drones at beauty spots around the country, drone regulations and how to use them safely.

Niall Sabongi from the Seafood Café in Dublin and the Salty Buoy food truck, talks to Dearbhail about how to make, and properly pronounce, chowder.

RTE News reporter Samantha Libreri is in Australia following the Irish women's team as they prepare for the next match against Canada on Wednesday.

Tara Povey provides tips and tricks to finding the best value on package holidays this summer.

Dispatches from Lindsey Hilsum, the International Editor at Channel Four News, have for decades informed us of what is happening in some of the most troubled hotspots of the world. Lindsey joins Dearbhail before her talk later today as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Brianna Parkins, writer for the Irish Times; Rachel Merriman, charity sector worker; and Paddy Fagan, owner of a coffee shop in Dublin 8, tell Dearbhail about the challenges of navigating the workplace as a neurodiverse person.

Fíann Ó'Nualláin, author of “52 Proverbs to build Resilience against Anxiety and Panic; Irish Holistic Wisdom”, tells Dearbhail how we can use the wisdom of Irish proverbs in our lives.

Today's panel includes Aisling Meehan, Farmer, solicitor & tax consultant; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror; Stephen O’Byrnes, Communications Consultant & former RTÉ Board member and Dr. Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist and Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College.

This month marks 30 years since U2 released their 1993 album Zooropa if you can believe. Dan Hegarty, presenter of The Alternative on 2FM and 2XM, joins Dearbhail to explore the album's impact and legacy.

Taking a look at the releases of the week ahead are Zara Hedderman, freelance pop culture journalist and Donald Clare, film correspondent for the Irish Times.

Meath and Down clash in the Tailteann Cup final today. Sports broadcaster Grainne McElwain previews it for us.

When was the last time you played? Living a playful life can boost your mood, make you feel more connected to those around you, and relieve tension. Joanna Fortune, psychotherapist and expert in play, joins Dearbhail to explain.

The ‘Just Stop Oil’ group disrupted yet more events yesterday including the biggest one in the British classical music scene, The BBC Proms. BBC Radio Three and former RTE Lyric FM Presenter Petroc Trelawny commentated at the event and joins Dearbhail.

Major film and TV productions in Hollywood are in disarray after the Writers' Guild of America joined with the Screen Actors' Guild for the biggest strike of its kind in decades. Esther McCarthy, freelance film writer and correspondent for Screen Daily, gives us the latest.

Dr Maurice Gleeson, genetic genealogist, Dolores Quinlan, psychotherapist, and Anne Crossey, who discovered in her 30s that her birth father was most likely a sperm donor, join Dearbhail to discuss DNA testing.

Irish cities don’t really have an indigenous street food culture. Anna Haugh of Myrtle Restaurant in London’s Chelsea argues that we could have a street food culture of our own, and that many Irish traditional meals can be done through this vibrant format.

Rosemary Mac Cabe talks about her new 'menmoir' entitled 'This Is NOT About You', where she charts her own journey of self-discovery through all the men she's ever dated.

Taking a look at the releases of the week ahead are The Business Post’s film journalist John Maguire and Irish Times film critic Tara Brady

With the world seemingly turning pink as anticipation around Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film reaches fever pitch we ask anthropologist Dr. Jamie Saris and disability activist Alannah O’Neill-Murray about Barbie’s enduring appeal. Is life in plastic so fantastic?

Professor of Experimental Brain Research Shane O’Mara spoke to Dearbhail about all things memory, from why we are forgetful to how to look after your cognitive health.

Today's panel includes Grainne Ni hAodha, News reporter from Press Association Fintan Drury, CEO of the Platinum One Group, Jim Power, Economist and host of The Other Hand podcast and Colette Bennett, Economic and Social Analyst, Social Justice Ireland. Ciaran Hickey of the UCC School of Geography also joined the programme.

Eibhlín Seoighthe and Anluan Dunne give Dearbhail tips and advice on how to embrace a car-free life.

As Vera Pauw’s team fly out to Australia ahead of their first ever World Cup, sports pundit Joanne O’Riordan talks about their chances of success and the controversies surrounding their manager.

Camper Vanner Malachy Duggan shares some of his recipes and tips for cooking on the road or at the campsite

Waterford novelist Megan Nolan discusses her second book Ordinary Human Failings a tale of guilt, addiction and the Irish family

Music Journalist Louise Bruton explains the comlex nature to Taylor Swift’s Dublin gigs

Trade union chief at French nuclear company Areva, Maureen Kearney became a whistleblower exposing corruption only to be the victim of a brutal assault at her Paris home. She talks about this shocking experience which is the basis of a new film La Syndicaliste starring Isabelle Huppert.

Today's panel includes Alison O’Connor, Columnist with the Sunday Times, Economist with Carraig Hill David Higgins, Tom Lyons, Business Journalist with The Currency and Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer at ICTU.

Entertainment editor at Joe.ie Rory Cashin and Dublin International Film Festival director Grainne Humphreys go through the big and small screen releases of the week

Clinical Psychologist Tony Bates joined Brendan to offer his wisdom on the power of rest, how to switch-off on holiday and why avoiding comparison is so important for happiness.

Writer Henrietta McKervey talks about the huge explosion in podcasts over recent years, and asks if the bubble has burst...

Chelsea Manning speaks to Brendan about why – as a serving U.S. soldier - she made the decision to leak classified documents to the WikiLeaks website, and the experience of transitioning while in prison.

Survival and bushcraft instructor Shayne Phelan gives his top tips on how to live your best life in the great outdoors, and explains why the last thing in the world

In advance of long-awaited regulations on E-Scooters being introduced, Colin Baker of the “Back to the Future” IT company tells Brendan why he’s so enthusiastic about the thoroughly modern (though not yet legal) mode of transport...

Food writer Russ Parsons gives Brendan his recipe for cooking corn for the 4th of July

Five years after losing her husband Brian in the Greek wildfires, Zoe Holohan speaks to Brendan about the experience of returning to the country and meeting the firefighter and the doctor that saved her life.

Ahead of the launch of his new album 'Songs From A Future', James Vincent McMorrow speaks about his upcoming 'phone-free' performance at the National Concert Hall.

Grainne Humphreys, festival director at the Dublin International Film Festival, and Rory Cashin, Entertainment editor at Joe.ie, run through what’s on our big and small screens this week.

Today's panel includes Justine McCarthy, Irish Times columnist; Kate O’Connell, pharmacist and former Fine Gael TD; Bobby McDonagh, former Ambassador to the UK and the EU; Lorna Fitzpatrick, Public Affairs Account Manager with Instinctif Partners and member of the Labour Party's Executive Board.

Author of the acclaimed debut novel 'Close To Home', Michael Magee talks about his life in Belfast and how that inspired the book.

The Galway Poet Recites her Easter Poem

Craig tells Brendan about bringing Strictly and Annie to Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre

Health Psychologist, Neuroscientist and bestselling author Sabina Brennan on how to keep your brain healthy

Hermione remembers her helicopter pilot husband Captain Mark Duffy

Rory tells Brendan how to decorate the table, roast the lamb and celebrate the best holiday of the year

Glen Hansard and singer Alex Pisheiko tell Brendan about their Vicar Street cultural night in aid of Ukraine

Today's panel includes Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter, Press Association, Public Affairs Consultant and former FF special advisor Gerard Howlin, Architect Róisín Murphy and Managing Director of Baggot Investment Partners Peter Brown. Security Analyst Declan Power also joined the programme.

Psychologist Maureen Gaffney on how your relationship with your mother or primary care giver is the foundation of your identity.

Freelance pop culture journalist Zara Hederman and RTÉ Guide movie editor Michael Doherty run through what’s on our big and small screens this week.

For Tech’s Sake host Elaine Burke talks about the security concerns around Tik Tok and says that passive watching of TikTok videos is a bit like brainwashing.

Sarah Ferguson talks to Brendan about her decision to stand by Prince Andrew, the depiction of her in the tabloids over the years and her new book “A Most intriguing Lady”.

Cost of living columnist Caitriona Redmond tells Brendan where to find the best value in utility bills

Recovered heroin addict Paul Tracey describes his thirty five years of living with addiction and talks about the spread of the drug in Dublin in the 1970s.

Travel journalist Joan Scales recommends some places to visit this summer.

Journalist John Burns explains how the UK National Portrait Gallery fought to keep John Magnier's portrait of Omai in the country and the agreement to share the painting with LA’s Getty Museum.

The TikTok chef takes Brendan through his recipes for Hash Browns with Guinness and air fryer boiled eggs.

Speech writer Cody Keenan talks about his experience of working at the White House with Barack Obama.

The panel included Christina Finn, Political Correspondent at the Journal.ie, Ciarán MacAnBhaird, Associate Professor of Business & Management DCU, Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation and Minnie Mooney, Student & Gen Z Commentator. Journalist Anne Lucey also joined the programme.

Author Michael Harding talks about the change in the season and the joy that spring brings.

Film critic with The Business Post John Maguire and Tara Brady, writer and film critic at The Irish Times on what's on our big and small screens this week.

Tolü Makay joins Brendan to talk about her rendition of Danny Boy and her recent trip to Washington DC. 

Activist Ailbhe Smyth reflects on Ireland of the 1980's and how the high profile scandals of the decade spurred on the feminist movement in Ireland.

Bobby Healy from Manna Aero drone deliveries on delivering flat whites and pastries to the gardens of Balbriggan and his next move into drone deliveries in America.

Dr Samantha Dockray from the School of Applied Psychology, UCC talks about how to cope with losing that hour sleep this weekend and developing better sleeping habits.

Chef and Spice Expert Arun Kapil on his firm Green Saffron’s expansion and how to make a basic curry paste.

Author Judith Cuffe talks about grieving her Dad who slowly passed away and then her brother who suddenly died 6 weeks later. She's joined by author Cathy Kelly who talks about grieving her friend Emma Hannigan.

Internationally acclaimed actor on stage and screen, Sir Ian McKellen, talks about the joy of performing in panto and embracing the character of Mother Goose.

Series Producer RTÉ Arena Kay Sheehy and TV Producer Eoin Sweeney on what will be on our big and small screens this week.

Eurovision singer Linda Martin talks to Brendan about her new Dublin Dog Hub.

The panel included Chief Economist at the Institute of International & European Affairs Dan O’Brien, Global Director for Community Engagement at the Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative Colm O’Gorman, Consultant in general medicine and infectious diseases Prof. Clíona Ní Cheallaigh and News Editor for the Irish Examiner Deirdre O’Shaughnessy.

Author Lorna Byrne on how the angels she can see influence her life.

New York’s most famous Irish man tells Brendan about his life and times and how he is not dead yet

Chef Andrea Conti takes Brendan through the process of making his famous spaghetti carbonara.

Runner Mary Jennings tells Brendan how to get back to running and build distance.

Preview of Six Nations rugby action with Jacqui Hurley. 

On a weekend that U2 debut a new album of “reimagined” songs and a new documentary, Barry Devlin of The Horslips talks about recording their first demo tape, making some of their most iconic videos, and his take on the psychology of rerecording past work...

Claire Walsh tells Brendan about the unexpected benefits of free diving

Author Henrietta McKervey and Irish Times film correspondent Donald Clarke look ahead to what’s on our big and small screens this week

Today’s panel includes economist and director at the ESRI Professor Alan Barrett; estate agent June Doran of June doran Properties, Carlow; group head of news at Mediahuis Ireland Kevin Doyle; and SNA and Forsa Campaigner Linda O’Sullivan

Playwright Rex Ryan tells Brendan about going to Broadway, the importance of theatre and the rental struggles that actors and artists have

Author John Boyne, fresh off the plane from Australia, talks about weight loss, cancel culture and why he wrote a recent article criticising the use of the word 'queer'.

The Irish Times’ London Correspondent Mark Paul brings Brendan up to date

The Currency’s Finance Correspondent Sean Keyes details the fall of the US bank that lent to hundreds of Irish technology companies

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan talks to Brendan about the Holy Grail of Becoming More Confident by unpicking some of the confidence knocks you've had in the past and learning from them.

Funeral director and embalmer Elizabeth Oakes talks about Ireland’s first Water Cremation facility

Blazing Salads’ Lorraine Fitzmaurice tells Brendan how to make – and style - the perfect salad. Hint: colour is an important factor...

Today's panel includes Editor at the Journal.ie Sinéad O'Carroll, Professor Pete Lunn Behavioural Economist at the ESRI, Sean Keyes, financial correspondent at The Currency and Alice Leahy, Director of Services at the Alice Leahy Trust. Sky News Correspondent Enda Brady also joined the programme.

Movies Editor at entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd and Tara Brady, Irish Times Film Critic and Writer share their tips on what to watch this week.

Bestselling author Margaret Atwood joined Brendan to discuss her new short story collection 'Old Babes in the Wood', and has a wide-ranging conversation on grief, politics and the state of the world in general.

As Ireland has a record presence at the Oscars next week and Paul Mescal impressed us all by speaking cúpla focal at the Baftas, Radio One Broadcaster Ray Cuddihy joins Brendan to talk about Gaeilge and it's place in Irish culture today.

Irish Times columnist Finn McRedmond and broadcaster James Patrice talk to Brendan about the latest new words added to Dictionary.com.

Chef Anna Haugh of Myrtle restaurant in London shares her recipes for Spring.

Professor of Bacteriology in University of Galway, Martin Cormican speaks to Brendan about the importance of reviewing lockdown measures post - Covid.

Brent Pope tells Brendan about his mental health issues and his plan to use hand-painted elephants to highlight the benefits of talking about mental health and to raise money for The Samaritans.

Brendan catches up with equine trainer Megan Hines, as news emerges that Banshees of Inisherin star Jenny the donkey has retired from the limelight to an undisclosed midlands location.

National Spokesperson of MABS, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service Michelle O’Hara talks about credit cards and managing your credit.

Adam Harris, founder and chief executive officer of AsIAm - Ireland’s National Autism Charity - tells Brendan about autism, relationships and intimacy

Arts journalist Jenn Gannon and RTE Guide movie editor Michael Doherty tell Brendan what will be on our big and small screens this week.

As Ed Sheeran launches his own hot sauce brand, journalist Lise Hand tells Brendan about other celebrities’ moves into the food and drink business.

Today's panel: Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner Paul Hosford, Money Coach Kel Galavan, former FG TD Kate O’Connell and Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor of The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies in the European University Institute in Florence. Chief Political Commentator with The Independent UK also joined the programme.

Actor Ciaran Hinds tells Brendan about his upcoming RTE TV drama The Dry and talks about the revival of Irish storytelling through the success of indigenous film.

Dietician Dr Eva Orsmond talks to Brendan about losing weight, gut health, her new wellness hotel 'Solar Alvura Health Hotel' in Portugal and her hopes for finding love again.

Jacqui Hurley joins Brendan from the Stadio Olympico in Rome with a look ahead to the game

Grainne O’Keefe, Head Chef and owner of Mae Restaurant and Director of Bujo Burgers explains why professional chefs always have a few easy-to-make and seriously adaptable recipes at hand for cooking at home.

The European Commission has decided to ban its staff from having the popular TikTok social media app on their phones, due to international espionage concerns. Cybersecurity expert Brian Honan of BH Consulting talks to Brendan about the extent to which our phones may be spying on us...

Richard and Tara O'Halloran tell Brendan about their year together since Richard's release from a three year detention in China. Richard openly talks about trying to reintegrate back into family and Irish life and his PTSD diagnosis.

Music Journalist Zara Hederman and TV producer Eoin Sweeney share their tips on what to watch this week.

Deputy Editor of Hot Press Stuart Clarke speaks to Brendan about the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame class of 2023 nominations.

Today's panel included Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner Ciara Phelan, Lorraine Sweeney, Business woman and hotelier, Professor of Politics, DCU's School of Law Gary Murphy and Director of Irish Mortgage Brokers Karl Deeter. Chief Brussels Correspondent of Politico Suzanne Lynch also joined the programme.

Environmentalist and activist Duncan Stewart talks about the end of Eco Eye and what we need to do to help our young people prepare for and combat a changing world.

Brendan meets three Ukrainians who have moved to Ireland - Anna Voron who is in Sandymount in Dublin, Max Yershov in Tarbert, Co Kerry and Shevket Semedliaiev in East Clare.

GP Sinead Beirne from St Vincent’s Hospital Headache Clinic talks to Brendan about headaches, migraines and what you can do to treat them.

Comedian Enya Martin and her mother Kathleen Miley tell Brendan about how they create comedy together.

Ten years after their son Andrew tragically died, Sallyanne & Derry Clarke joined Brendan to talk about grief and the ongoing stigma around suicide.

Chef Lilly Higgins has some ideas for how we can celebrate National Fish Week.

Travel Writer Joan Scales talks about the big surge in people booking overseas holidays and shares her recommendations on where to holiday.

Series Producer with RTÉ Arena Kay Sheehy and Entertainment Editor for JOE.ie Rory Cashin give their tips on what to watch this week.

Author Kathleen Mac Mahon on the sibling relationship and imperfect parents which are both themes in her latest novel 'The Home Scar'.

Editor of Silicon Republic Jenny Darmody talked about googles foray into AI chatbots.

Today's panel included Lorna Fitzpatrick, Former President of the USI, Professor of Politics at DCU Donncha Ó’Beacháin, Political Reporter, The Irish Times Jack Horgan Jones and former chairperson of the National Womens council of Ireland Ellen O’Malley Dunlop. News Reporter with the Sunday Independent Mark Tighe also joined the programme

The trials and tribulations of adult children living at home. We heard from parents Donal McElligott, Cauvery Madhavan and Brenda Power as well as from Brenda’s son Jim Christle.

One of the foremost icons of 1990s American culture, Pamela Anderson speaks to Brendan about writing her autobiography, overcoming crippling shyness as a Playboy centrefold, reclaiming her identity after the theft and public release of private home videos, and... strangely...pickles...

Money mentor Santis O’Garro shares her tips for thrift and spending this Valentines’ Day.

Richie Wilson culinary director of Fire Steakhouse in Dublin talked to Brendan about how to cook the perfect steak.

Recruiter Louise Campbell on whether cursing is ever acceptable, plus how to know what you can and cannot say in today’s workplace.

RTÉ Sports Presenter Jacqui Hurley previews today's match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium.

What to watch this week? Sunday Business Post film critic John Maguire and writer Henrietta McKervey give their recommendations

Music producer to the stars, Tony King, shares his memories of working with some of rock’s greatest ever figures.

Pop Culture Journalist Jenn Gannon joins Brendan to talk about the chances of an Irish concert and to look back at her career and biggest hits.

Orla Ryan, News Correspondent; The Journal.ie; John Halligan, former Independent TD and Minister of State; Professor Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist and Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Mary Immaculate College; Cormac Lucey economist and columnist The Sunday Times and Security Analyst Declan Power.

Prof. Moira O'Brien tells Brendan Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, and gives her top tips for how to maintain good bone health.

Brendan chats to Fashion Designer Colm Dillane about his Irish roots, the success of his street-wear brand 'Kid Super' and being guest designer for Louis Vuitton in Paris fashion week .

Jaqui Hurley talks about the Six Nations and the match in Cardiff this afternoon when Ireland take on Wales.

Niall O’Flaherty and Morty McCarthy of Sultans of Ping think back to the heady days of the 90s indie music scene and where life has taken them since.

Activist and fashionista Sinéad Burke and Brendan discuss perception and disability – and have a different look at James Joyce's Ulysses.

Chocolatier and founder of Grá Chocolates Gráinne Mullins tells us how to make truffles.