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“I need to find myself an older person now to get on their bus pass!”
The Free Travel Scheme has just been extended with the launch of the Over 70s’ Free Companion pass and also a new free Leap card for the under-9s so where are we going to go with all this free travel…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Not just for baked beans – are you making the most of your microwave?
Irish Examiner Food columnist, Catriona Redmond tells Brendan why we’re not making the most of our microwaves! She gives Brendan recipes for a microwave Bakewell pie, an egg muffin, and a baked potat…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
The Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to talk through highlights from the Sunday newspapers is political editor with The Irish Independent, Mary Regan; Irish Times columnist and public affairs consultant, Gerard Howlin; N…
Published on 3 weeks ago
“If you’re meditating well, you’re not meditating” - Michael Harding
Writer Michael Harding joins Brendan to discuss death, mental health and the natural world – all themes in his latest novel ‘Midwinter’.
Published on 3 weeks ago
“Like the Kardashians on an album” - the intergenerational appeal of Fleetwood Mac
Cork singer-songwriter Lyra explains why – over 50 years after they formed - Fleetwood Mac are enjoying a resurgence with younger listeners.
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Watchlist
Director of the Dublin International Film Festival, Grainne Humphries, and host of the "Xtravision" podcast Andy McCarroll, discuss the best TV and film of the week, including Celebrity Traitors, Hou…
Published on 3 weeks ago
“I remember jumping up and down like a spoilt child” Andy Farrell
Ireland and Lions Men’s Rugby Coach Andy Farrell tells Brendan about becoming a teenage father, his own playing career and his evolution to coaching for Ireland and The Lions, marking the publication…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
“We don’t have to like each other...” Colum McCann
Author Colum McCann, who has worked closely with two grieving fathers, on either side of the Israeli/Palestinian divide, speaks to Brendan about this week’s peace deal in the long-running conflict.
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
‘America's Favourite Poet’
Former US Poet Laureate, Billy Collins – dubbed ‘America’s favourite poet’ – joins Brendan to reflect on his approach to writing and reads two poems, including one from his latest collection, ‘Dog Sh…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
“Men, we will not eat you!” Róisín and Ann Ingle
In a wide-ranging conversation filled with laughter, agony (or ecstasy) aunts, mother and daughter, Ann and Róisín Ingle, join Brendan to discuss ageing, birthdays and men.
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago