Podcast Episodes

Personal Finance: 1 In 4 Yet To Spend Last Year's Christmas Vouchers

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Independent, discusses the findings of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission survey on …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Last Word On Music: CMAT And Fontaines D.C. First EP Acts Announced

Dee Reddy and John Caddell discuss the latest music news including the first acts announced for Electric Picnic 2026, Daniel O'Donnell's planned sabb…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Last Word On The US: Has Trump's Defence Secretary Committed War Crimes?

The Trump administration is under pressure for answers about military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, after a report alleged that United …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Interview: John Banville on His New Book Venetian Vespers

Acclaimed author and screenwriter John Banville sits down with Matt to discuss his new book Venetian Vespers.

They also discuss his extensive career i…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Last Word On TV & Streaming: Hugh Wallace Dies Age 68

This week on the Last Word on TV & Streaming Elaine Burke, Joe O'Shea and Matt discuss the death of TV presenter and architect Hugh Wallace

They also…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is De-Naming Public Property The Right Thing To Do?

Dublin City Council will discuss a proposal to de-name Herzog Park, named after the former Israeli president.

There have also been discussions about r…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Last Word On Travel: Stockholm And Berlin As Food Destinations

Russell Alford, co-restaurant critic with the Sunday Times and one half of the GastroGays, joins The Last Word to chat about more of his top travel d…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Story of Rory McIlroy as told by Timothy Gay

Pulitzer-nominated author Timothy Gay sits down with Matt to talk about his new book Rory Land: The Up-and-Down World of Golf's Global Icon.

In it he …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Week Trending: Campaign To Bring 'Civility' Back To Flying

A new investigation puts Penneys clothing to the test; the US Department of Transportation urges air travellers to dress better and be more civil; an…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Emmet Kirwan: Focus Ireland Activism & A Christmas Carol

Actor, playwright and activist Emmet Kirwan joins Matt in studio to talk about Focus Ireland's Christmas Campaign: No Child Without a Home.

Along with…

3 months, 3 weeks ago