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Brendan previews the best TV shows and films coming to a screen near you with Michael Doherty, RTÉ Guide Movies Editor and Fionnuala Jones, Podcaster…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Mairéad McGuinness: “It was either my health or the race”
Six months after she dramatically quit the race for the Irish Presidency, former EU Commissioner and Fine Gael MEP, Mairéad McGuinness, tells Brendan…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
“‘Memento Mori’ reminds us to live”
Neuroscientist Brian Pennie once had a near death experience as a heroin addict. He now has a countdown calendar in his kitchen where he marks off th…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Pat McCabe “Joy is the most beautiful emotion, it can come upon you unexpectedly”
‘The Butcher Boy’ author, Pat McCabe, has just been announced as the 2026 IPUT Writer-in-Residence. He talks Brendan through his early Monaghan days,…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
“Fakeaways don’t need to be too fancy”
Chef Maggie Roche from the Little Acorn Cafe talks Brendan through making takeaway food at home. She has delicious recipes for homemade loaded fries …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
"30 years later, I think about him every day and I still love him"
A listener writes a letter telling Brendan of a secret love affair in his 20s with another man. Despite being married now with grown up children, he …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to talk through the Sunday Newspapers are former Fine Gael TD for Waterford, John Deasy; Political Correspondent at The Irish Examine…
2 months ago
"Watching my mother die was an arduous privilege" - 'Pretty in Pink' star Andrew McCarthy
Star of 'Weekend at Bernie's' and 'Pretty in Pink', Andrew McCarthy talks to Brendan about his career as a Brat Pack star, and TV director. He also d…
2 months ago
Six Nations Preview
Ahead of Ireland's opening Six Nations match against reigning champions France this Thursday, Brendan is joined by sports reporter Jacqui Hurley. She…
2 months ago
The Watchlist
Brendan previews the best films and TV shows coming to a screen near you, with Business Post film critic, John Maguire and freelance culture journali…
2 months ago