Best RTÉ 2FM Podcasts (2024)

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Eamonn Holmes: Shock divorce, ‘bitter’ tax bill and those Philip Schofield comments 17:41

17m ago17:41

17:41

The shock divorce of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have left viewers to wonder where it all went wrong for the TV double act. It’s not the first showbiz conflict Holmes has been involved in, after he was one of the loudest voices amid Phillip Schofield's high-profile ITV departure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Protests, dissent and Niall Blaney’s rows: the potential EU election winners and losers 25:57

2d ago25:57

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With 14 seats up for grabs across three national constituencies, the stakes are high in next week’s European elections. As political parties scramble to secure their positions, Independent candidates appear to be making surprising gains. Here’s a closer examination of the race and issues in each constituency. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Philip Ry…

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Limerick win, Leinster lose & FA Cup Final upset 49:20

19h ago49:20

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Cian Tracey on Leinster's loss in London; Alan Cawley on the FA Cup final win for Manchester Utd; Shane Stokes on the Rás Tailteann, and Niall Moran covers the weekend's hurling!By RTÉ Sport

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Is the jig up? Irish dancing’s future in jeopardy after ‘feis-fixing’ scandal 21:21

15m ago21:21

21:21

Chaos, confusion, and collapsing promises. The investigation into alleged “feis-fixing” in the world of Irish dancing, has exposed financial uncertainty and emotional distress, leading people to ask: Is there a future for Irish dancing in 2024? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Ellen Coyne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The €5.5m crypto fraud, a former Chinese takeaway worker and the Pharma tycoon’s son 18:06

31m ago18:06

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Born into privilege, Michael Burke Jr comes from Irish business royalty, in a family worth hundreds of million euro. But how did the son of a major pharma tycoon become embroiled in an international crypto and money-laundering scam with a former Chinese takeaway shop worker? Host: Rory Tevlin. Guests: John Burns and Rory Mullholland See omnystudio.…

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Extra: 2FM in crisis - why are RTE's top stars running for the exit? 18:02

4d ago18:02

18:02

Most will be familiar with the phrase good things come in threes. But for our national broadcaster, the departure of 3 top acts from the 2FM schedule in recent days, has blindsided bosses at RTE, and left the national radio station in crisis. Why exactly are the country's top talent vacating the Montrose studios? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Niamh…

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LauraLynn - Treadmill Challenge 9:48

6d ago9:48

9:48

Graham Smyth was at LauraLynn's Treadmill Challenge and spoke to Laura all about it...By RTÉ 2FM

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Jennifer Zamparelli 15:33

6d ago15:33

15:33

Laura chats to Jennifer ZamparelliBy RTÉ 2FM

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‘Swing-gate’ – Five years on: How the Maria Bailey scandal unravelled 25:15

16m ago25:15

25:15

Maria Bailey's fall from grace was harder than any fall from a swing. Five years ago this week, the former Fine Gael TD went from a relatively unknown backbencher to political infamy. We revisit 'Swing-Gate' and go behind the story that the Irish Independent broke in 2019 with Kevin Doyle. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com…

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Charlotte Ryan - Summer Books 13:15

7d ago13:15

13:15

Laura was joined by RTE Lifestyle's Charlotte Ryan to chat about some great books to read this Summer!By RTÉ 2FM

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Extra: Israel threatens “severe consequences” as Ireland formally recognises Palestine 23:30

4m ago23:30

23:30

In an unprecedented move, Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine, with Taoiseach Simon Harris declaring “an important and historic day”. Israel quickly hit back, recalling its ambassador Dana Erlich, and threatening “severe consequences”. How significant is Ireland’s declaration? And what comes next? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Phil…

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Rock Against Homelessness - James Flanagan 9:01

8d ago9:01

9:01

Laura chats to James Flanagan about his experience with homelessness ahead of the Rock Against Homelessness annual fundraiser this SundayBy RTÉ 2FM

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Tony O’Reilly: From billionaire to bankruptcy and the Denis O’Brien battles 18:45

15m ago18:45

18:45

At 18 Tony O’Reilly played rugby for Ireland before going on to become the most glamorous international Irish businessman of his generation. This is the story of how he became Ireland’s first billionaire and how a bitter battle with Denis O’Brien would change his fortunes. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Liam Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Football, Racing, GAA ad Cycling 49:26

1h ago49:26

49:26

David Sneyd and Mark Langdon joined Shane Dawson and Ruby Walsh to discuss European football. In racing Fran Berry joined Shane and Ruby to chat about Guineas weekend. In GAA Austin Malley was live in studio. Shane spoke to Megan Campbell about football. Finally in racing we had Shane Stokes and Dillon Corkery.…

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Comparison Culture - Leslie Shoemaker 14:36

9d ago14:36

14:36

Laura chats to Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Leslie Shoemaker about Comparison CultureBy RTÉ 2FM

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Exposed: OnlyFans and the dark art of deception 20:55

17m ago20:55

20:55

The surface of OnlyFans may be incredibly photogenic, but what lurks beneath is decidedly sinister, as ruthless con artists exploit the system – and the models who power it. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Sophie Peachey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Hurling, Golf, Boxing and Football 48:48

1h ago48:48

48:48

Clare prevail and Tipp are blown away ! Niall Moran joins to discuss GAA. in golf US PGA Championship Schauffele wins his first major and Lowry falls short Rayme Burns joined us. Usyk undisputed heavyweight champion. Joe O'Neill joined us to discuss. Manchester City's record 4 in row title Alan Cawley and Stephen Kelly joined Shane to discuss.…

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The Skin Nerd - Summer Skin 14:15

10d ago14:15

14:15

Laura chats to The Skin Nerd, A.K.A Jennifer Rock, about how to get our skin ready for the sun during summertime!By RTÉ 2FM

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Meet RFK Jr: the anti-vax conspiracy theorist bidding to become the second President Kennedy 20:57

6m ago20:57

20:57

In 2010, a worm crawled into Robert F Kennedy’s brain, ate part of it and died. That’s according to the man who looks poised to become the third candidate in the US presidential election. Despite being the nephew of President John F Kennedy, his influential family have shunned one of their own and endorsed Joe Biden. However, RFK’s popularity grows…

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Portal of shame? Donal Fallon’s walking tour of infamous Dublin monuments 21:27

19m ago21:27

21:27

As the Dublin-New York Portal is temporarily switched off due to inappropriate behaviour, Fionnán Sheahan takes a walking tour of Dublin with historian and podcaster Donal Fallon, to look at the other monuments that have infamously graced the capital’s main thoroughfare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Scheffler scandal at the PGA, end of Season Premier League Review, GAA round up, Boxing and Racing! 49:52

3h ago49:52

49:52

Greg Allen reports from Valhalla on the PGA and Scottie Scheffler's arrest, Paul Corry and Feargal Brennan discuss the Premier League and Stephen Kenny's appointment to Pat's, Ursula Jacob talks Hurling and Camogie, while Brendan Devaney covers the Football, Gavan Casey on the Fury vs. Usyk fight, and Jane Mangan on Racing…

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Fionnuala Moran - Sustainable Summer Advice 14:10

13d ago14:10

14:10

Laura chats to broadcaster and sustainability expert Fionnuala Moran about how we can make our summer fun more sustainable!By RTÉ 2FM

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'Death threats and sexual harassment' - How local politics became such a dangerous job 16:43

26m ago16:43

16:43

It’s just three weeks to polling day for the local elections. Five years on from the most recent count in 2019, however, Irish politics has fundamentally changed. Taoisigh and party leaders have come and gone, and we have witnessed the rise and fall in popularity for Sinn Féin. Increasingly, over the last few months, migration has become a contenti…

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Stephen Kenny returns to management, PGA Championship & WNBA 49:29

1h ago49:29

49:29

Alan Cawley on Stephen Kenny's appointment as manager of St. Patrick's Athletic; Bernard Jackman on the latest rugby news; Greg Allen is live from the PGA Championship in Kentucky, plus Shep chats WNBA!By RTÉ Sport

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Sarina Bellissimo - The Death of Music Videos 12:01

14d ago12:01

12:01

Laura chats to Entertainment Journalist Sarina Bellissimo about the phenomenon of music videos going out of fashion!By RTÉ 2FM

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City in control, PGA Championship & Palestine women's national team 49:21

1d ago49:21

49:21

Nadine Doherty on the Ladies Football Provincial final action; Shay Given on a night where a sub goalie played a huge role in the EPL title race; Damian Lawlor speaks to Derry's Padraig McGrogan; Greg Allen is live ahead of the PGA Championship, plus we hear from Dalymount Park where Palestine Women's team play their first ever match in Europe!…

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Rory McIlroy’s Divorce: The celebrity lawyer, the prenup and the US PGA Championship. 21:23

32m ago21:23

21:23

As world No2 Rory McIlroy looks to secure another US PGA title, the news that he is seeking a divorce from wife Erica Stoll has shocked the golfing world. The Northern Irishman has secured the services of Thomas Sasser, who famously represented fellow golfer Tiger Woods in his divorce from Swedish model Elin Nordegren in 2010. What do we know so fa…

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Vicki Notaro - Reality Check 9:08

15d ago9:08

9:08

Laura chast to Former editor-in-chief at Stellar magazine, Vicki Notaro, about her new book Reality Check.By RTÉ 2FM

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‘Mam walked straight into the bomb’ – How the Dublin-Monaghan bombings changed my life forever 24:29

1d ago24:29

24:29

It was May 17, 1974, when Wendy Burke’s life changed forever. She was just one year old when her mother Colette, who was due to give birth in two days, was killed in the Dublin-Monaghan bombings, as they walked up Talbot Street on the way back from the maternity hospital. With the 50-year anniversary coming up, Wendy and other survivors are still l…

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Ulster rugby, Giro d'Italia & Tolka Park is saved 51:57

4h ago51:57

51:57

Stephen Kelly and Mark Langdon on Spurs' decisive game against City; Shane Stokes has the latest on the Giro d'Italia, and Michael Corcoran discusses Richie Murphy's appointment as permanent head coach of Ulster and their prospects going forward! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Dr Kathryn Ledden & Michael Ledden - Festival Psychological Safety 10:58

4h ago10:58

10:58

Laura is joined by Dr Kathryn Ledden, a medical doctor working in psychiatry, and her brother, Michael Ledden who is a psychotherapist. They are the founding members of a festival welfare service called PsyCare Ireland, and told Laura about their work!By RTÉ 2FM

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Spacelab Episode 4 with David Noller of Dynamix II 2:31:39

16d ago2:31:39

2:31:39

This month on Spacelab Dr Billy Proctor and Bass Junkie welcome another legend with Electro running through his veins from a very early age - David Noller aka Scratch D of Dynamix II. David and his various collaborators over the years have been a massive influence on many in the Electro and Miami Bass scene and at certain points in his career, part…

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Paddy Jackson voices ‘concerns’ over TV dramatisation of the Belfast rape trial 23:44

29m ago23:44

23:44

Rugby player Paddy Jackson, who was one of the key people at the Belfast rape trial of 2018, has expressed his concerns over a proposed six-episode TV series that will dramatise the court case that rocked the island of Ireland. We revisit the rape trial that had everyone talking and look at what happened to those involved. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Gue…

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Cork classic, McIlroy win & penalty shootouts 46:27

4h ago46:27

46:27

Austin O'Malley and Niall Moran on the massive GAA weekend and the heartbreak of penalties; Ramie Burns on Rory McIlroy's latest win, and Alan Cawley joins us to talk soccer! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Jake Carter & Karen Byrne - Zoo Live 10:54

17d ago10:54

10:54

Laura was joined by artist, and Dancing with the Stars winners, Jake Carter and Karen Byrne to look ahead at their time scooping manure, feeding Giraffes, releasing music and, of course, dancing on National television.By RTÉ 2FM

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€5m student accommodation overspend: The UL housing scandal at centre of garda probe 22:38

8d ago22:38

22:38

The University of Limerick (UL) is engulfed in a scandal arising from a €5m overspend on student housing 3km from the college campus. UL wrote to gardaí last month to notify authorities of a possible fraud. The matter is currently the subject of ongoing assessment by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau to see if a criminal investigation is war…

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Revisited: A right royal scandal - who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? 15:36

7m ago15:36

15:36

In 1907, a theft at Dublin Castle ended up becoming a global story when the precious Irish Crown Jewels went missing. The Indo Daily hears more about the theft that even used Scotland Yard, psychics and the author of Sherlock Holmes to try and locate the precious stones. Host: Siobhan Maguire. Guest: Sarah Caden. First published on June 12, 2023. S…

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Athletics, Cricket, Hurling, Football, Soccer, & Racing 49:35

7d ago49:35

49:35

Ireland v Pakistan, T20 International in Clontarf with John Kenny, Hurling previews with Eoin Larkin, Ulster Football Final preview with Brendan Devenney, Soccer with Feargal Brennan & Alan Cawley, & Racing with Jane ManganBy RTÉ Sport

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Should Bambie Thug and Irish audiences boycott the Eurovision? 25:31

19m ago25:31

25:31

Ireland’s Eurovision entrant Bambie Thug is one of the favourites to win this year's contest, but should the Cork musician – and the public - be boycotting the competition altogether? With Israel’s participation continuing to provoke intense debate, calls for the country to be removed from the competition appear to have fallen on deaf ears. Host: F…

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Luke Reilly - Foreign Music Festivals 14:03

21d ago14:03

14:03

Laura chats to Musician, Luke Reilly about some of the best festivals to head to around Europe!By RTÉ 2FM

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Champions League, Tailteann Cup & Dublin v Meath 49:09

6d ago49:09

49:09

Paul Corry on the Champions League semi-finals and League of Ireland; Damian Lawlor at the launch of the new season of the Tailteann Cup, and Nadine Doherty on the Dublin-Meath rematch! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Three damning reports, a TV licence showdown and Doireann Garrihy’s departure: RTÉ’S latest woes 20:31

5d ago20:31

20:31

116 inquiry recommendations, a TV licence showdown in the making and the announcement of the departure of star Doireann Garrihy. It's another tumultuous 24 hours in the life of the national broadcaster. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Chef Adrian Martin - Summer Salads 11:29

22d ago11:29

11:29

Laura chats to celebrated Chef and Author Adrian Martin about how the humble salad can be an exciting main meal instead of a side dish we mostly ignore!By RTÉ 2FM

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20,000 texts and physical assault - Male Irish stalking victim's "living nightmare" 27:13

14m ago27:13

27:13

From an innocent cup of coffee to a decade of relentless harassment threatening him and his loved ones' lives, Irishman Jarlath Rice shares his experience on the dark world of stalking and its profound impact on victims. And what should you do if you find yourself the victim of a stalker? Host: Ellen Coyne, Guests: Jarlath Rice & Dr Ciara Staunton …

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Jon Daly leaves St. Pats, Champions League preview & athletics 49:20

16d ago49:20

49:20

Conan Byrne on Jon Daly's departure as manager of St. Patrick's Athletic; Mark Langdon and Stephen Kelly chat European footballer; Shane Stokes has the latest on Giro d'Italia, and Ian O'Riordan looks ahead to the athletics in Doha this weekend! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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John McCormack - The Met Gala 14:50

23d ago14:50

14:50

Laura was joined by John McCormack, Fashion Trend Lead at Penneys about the good, the bad and the ugly of The Met Gala red carpet!By RTÉ 2FM

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Mushroom murder investigation: The Erin Patterson poisoning case that is gripping Australia 17:11

19m ago17:11

17:11

Erin Patterson is a 49-year-old mother of two accused of killing her ex-husband’s parents and aunt by cooking them a Beef Wellington laden with poisonous death cap mushrooms. Was it an accident or was it intentional? The story that is gripping Australia. Fionnán Sheahan is joined on the Indo Daily podcast by Brooke Grebert-Craig, journalist with th…

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Haaland haul, Leinster win & relay records 58:31

23d ago58:31

58:31

Alan Cawley reviews all the soccer action from the weekend; Niall Moran chats hurling along with former Galway captain Gary O'Donnell; Cian Tracey is with us fresh from watching Leinster in Croke Park, and Katie Kirk reflects on record-breaking performances from the Irish relay teams at the World Championships! Game On.…

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Kevin McGeever: The conman “with big dreams” who faked his own kidnapping 18:51

7d ago18:51

18:51

In January 2013, Kevin McGeever was found dishevelled and emaciated on a country road. He told gardaí he had been kidnapped from his home in Galway and had been held captive in an underground container in complete darkness for eight months. But it was all an elaborate hoax dreamt up by McGeever – and it wasn’t the first time he had tried to pull th…

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Michael Stone: The life and crimes of the notorious gunman of the troubles 30:08

12d ago30:08

30:08

Michael Stone is one of the most notorious gunmen of the Troubles. Known in loyalist circles as a gun for hire, he murdered 3 people at an IRA funeral in Milltown Cemetery, west Belfast. Following his release from prison in 2000, he carried out a foiled attack on Stormont which he claimed was ‘performance art’. How did he rise to become one of the …

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