Best Ireland Comedy Roundup Podcasts (2024)

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Gift Grub: Christy Moore Pays Tribute To Match Of The Day 5:46

35m ago5:46

5:46

Did you know that the legendary football programme, Match of the Day, turns 60 this week. One of Ireland's finest's songwriter's, Christy Moore, joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to pay tribute to the iconic show! He also revealed a little known fact. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

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How do companies name paint? 6:33

32m ago6:33

6:33

PETA have called for paint company Farrow & Ball to change their paint names such as ‘Dead Salmon’ and ‘Potted Shrimp’. But, how do companies even name their paint colours? Joining Kieran to discuss is Jade Tyldesly, Digital Media Director in the Paint Hub Carlow.

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Is Kamala Harris doing enough at the DNC? 9:38

1h ago9:38

9:38

The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston is hosted by Jeffrey T. Kuhner, "Liberalism's Worst Nightmare," he is a conservative nationalist, who champions God, country and family. He joins Kieran to discuss his thoughts on the apparent lack of policies pushed by current Vice President and candidate Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Conv…

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Is self-service to blame for shoplifting? 9:32

2h ago9:32

9:32

A recent UK survey shows that many shoppers have admitted to using self-service tills to steal from stores. Whether it be not scanning an item, or keying in a different product code, theft from self-service checkouts can prove a burden to businesses. Joining Kieran to discuss is Consumer Journalist Siobhán Maguire. Image: Retail Solutions…

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Leo Varadkar on his experience at the DNC 10:51

2h ago10:51

10:51

The final night of the Democratic National Convention will take place this evening in Chicago, the week has been full of surprises with appearances from the Obamas, Bill Clinton and Oprah… Joining Kieran to discuss their experience is someone who’s been at the convention all week, former Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar. Image: @leovaradkar on Instagram…

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Party Profile: Labour and Social Democrats

18m ago

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Ahead of this year’s inevitable general election, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe, has been taking a look at what the major parties actually stand for. This week, he joins Kieran Cuddihy to profile both Labour and the Social Democrats, learning where they stand on certain topics.

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Why death should be more kind 14:25

35m ago14:25

14:25

Yesterday Brendan Gleeson joined Kieran Cuddihy to talk about Bewley's Big Coffee Morning, which is taking place on September 26th, and he spoke about the importance of hospice care. Kieran’s guest got in touch after hearing Brendan speak and wanted to put the other side across: assisted dying. Audrey Farrelly joins to discuss……

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Should men be given lists of chores? 13:43

1h ago13:43

13:43

A recent post on X (Twitter) has gone viral, encouraging women to leave chore lists for their bewildered male partners. But, is this a good idea for relationships? And do men weaponise their own ‘incompetence’ to avoid jobs? Joining Kieran to discuss is Peter Finn, AKA Pete the Builder And Content Creator Holly Carpenter.…

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SNOW PATROL CHAT TO US 30:35

3h ago30:35

30:35

Gary Lightbody had a chat with us about Snow Patrols brand new track! We also talked about cushions in between your legs and dodgy seagulls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gift Grub: Parents Are At Their Wits End - A Primetime Special 4:08

1h ago4:08

4:08

With the children of Ireland on summer holidays, parents across the country find themselves counting down the days until school starts again. It's been a long, tough summer. On this morning's Gift Grub, a Primetime Special investigated the topic. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

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Shopping Trolley Hotline: Chocolate Mousse 9:32

1h ago9:32

9:32

It’s time for the Shopping Trolley Hotline! Where we review the same product from various stores and brands. Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joined Kieran to compare different options for chocolate mousse!

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Brendan Gleeson on the importance of hospice care 26:44

31m ago26:44

26:44

Kieran Cuddihy chatted with legendary actor Brendan Gleeson, who is supporting Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice. They discuss Brendan’s life and career, and why hospice care is so important. Register to host a coffee morning on Thursday, September 26 – or on a date that suits you – at hospicecoffeemorning.ie or call 0818 995 996. If y…

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Norma Foley on the new free school books scheme 12:51

25m ago12:51

12:51

Minister for Education, Norma Foley, and Minister for Special Education and Inclusion Hildegarde Naughton , have today launched the first year of a new scheme which will see free schoolbooks and classroom resources provided to Junior Cycle students in post-primary schools. To explain it all, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Minister Norma Foley.…

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Should we be hugging less? 6:11

42m ago6:11

6:11

Hugs are often given to others as a wholesome display of affection, but can it be overused and have its meaning watered down? Freelance Journalist Niamh O’Reilly joins Kieran to discuss.

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Tributes pour in for Nell McCafferty 17:31

1h ago17:31

17:31

Today saw the loss of one of Ireland’s most prominent feminists and journalists, Nell McCafferty. Nell famously took part in the contraceptive train in 1971 and paved the way for legalisation of contraception here in Ireland. Eamonn McCann, Activist and Journalist and Ailbhe Smyth, Activist and Campaigner join Kieran Cuddihy to discuss her impact.…

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Special School in Cork still waiting on therapy support for vulnerable children 15:36

17m ago15:36

15:36

Saint Killian’s Cork is a school which provides education and care to children with acute, learning and neuro-developmental disabilities. Children with these conditions require therapeutic hours and this service is crucial for their development. However, since 2019 Saint Killian’s has been without any therapy services for their children and has bee…

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SURPRISES BOXES & GAMESHOWS 29:48

8m ago29:48

29:48

Jim-Jim has been filling us in on surprise boxes you can buy from Lidl with a load of middle aisle goods! Crossy talked about an irish actor that Halle Bailey has praised And we went live to Vincents to play Ins2grand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New RSA campaign draws controversy 13:16

26m ago13:16

13:16

The RSA latest ad and campaign ‘Lose Your Licence, Lose Your Independence’ has come under fire, with claims of ableism. Joining Kieran Cuddihy to discuss is Neasa Hourigan, Green Party Finance Spokesperson and Louise Williams, Coordinator of Monthly Cycles. Image: RSA

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Celebrating Phil Lynott’s 75th birthday - Henry McKean Reports 9:53

36m ago9:53

9:53

If Irish rock star Phil Lynott was still alive, he would have been 75 today. Newstalk’s Henry McKean met Thin Lizzy super fans celebrating the date, remembering the Irish music legend.

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The Bookshelf with Fiachna Ó Braonáin 9:45

1h ago9:45

9:45

Musician, Broadcaster and founding member of ‘The Hothouse Flowers’, Fiachna Ó Braonáin joined Kieran to put his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder’s Bookshelf!

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Shamrock Rovers call out RTÉ for lack of coverage 6:40

1h ago6:40

6:40

Shamrock Rovers, in a statement yesterday, hit out against national TV broadcasters for failing to broadcast big European matches in recent weeks. They state that “The club exhausted every avenue” to get the games broadcasted. Kieran is joined by John Martin, Chief Executive of Shamrock Rovers F.C to discuss.…

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What makes the Rose of Tralee so special? 8:37

31m ago8:37

8:37

The curtains will soon be drawn, and the winner crowned, as Tralee prepares for the live final of The Rose of Tralee competition tonight. Steeped in tradition, and met with its fair share of scepticism, there is a lot to love about the show that has been aired across our television screens for decades. Here with me now to discuss is Chef and Radio …

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Staff shortages lead to extreme waits for dentist 11:33

1d ago11:33

11:33

Earlier today, Kieran Cuddihy was told that his son won’t be seen by the dentist until sixth class; he is currently in fourth class… This is due to the extreme staff shortages in dentists all over Ireland, causing a backlog so long some children aren't seen by a dentist until secondary school. Joining Kieran to tell more about the dentist shortages…

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Should Ireland have its own Honour system? 14:22

1h ago14:22

14:22

It has been a number of years since an Irish public figure took a British Honour title, like Sir Bob Geldof, but has Ireland fallen out of love with British titles? And should we consider implementing our own? To discuss, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator and John Gilligan, the Former Mayor of Limerick.…

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Gift Grub: See How The Rose of Tralee Has Evolved Over The Years 3:58

1h ago3:58

3:58

There has been many changes since the very first Rose of Tralee and Ireland has seen a lot of progress since then. On this morning's Gift Grub, we took a trip back down memory lane. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

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Adele Fan From Kildare Tells Ian About Her Once In A Lifetime Experience 4:34

1h ago4:34

4:34

Paula Jones from Allenwood in Kildare is a massive Adele fan and when dates were released to the singer's Munich shows, she was on Ticketmaster for over five hours trying to get tickets. Thankfully, she got lucky and made it to the gig but got more than she bargained for when the superstar actually brought her up on stage! The video of Paula's chat…

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Golden Retriever Men, Airplane Dad and no kids with Shatha Yas 1:16:52

17m ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Fun ep with comedian Shatha Yas. We chat about black cat/golden retriever energy relationships, airplane dads, Ireland trip and Shatha talks about her decision to never have kids. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/shathayas/ LIVE SHOWS: https://www.katieboylecomic.com/show--tour-dates.html USA Ireland and London Email list: https://www.katieboyleco…

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What to expect from the Democratic National Convention 5:24

1h ago5:24

5:24

The Democratic National Convention gets underway today in Chicago. What can we expect? Joining Kieran from the DNC to discuss is Bob Mulholland, Delegate and Member of the Democratic National Committee for California. Image: Reuters

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Personality quiz makes renting in Dublin bizarre 24:26

2h ago24:26

24:26

Is the requirement to fill out a personality test to secure a house viewing the latest bizarre element of renting in Ireland's housing crisis? To discuss, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Meghan from Newstalk and Peter Dooley from the Dublin Renters Union. Later, Kieran is joined by Dr. Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor of Social Policy at Maynooth Unive…

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What is in the new Gambling Bill? 9:23

2h ago9:23

9:23

Now, the new gambling bill is set to be published this autumn and will hope to curtail advertising as well as protect children from gambling. Joining Kieran to help explain what the bill is and how it has gotten to this point having faced considerable lobbying is Minister of State Department of Justice with responsibility for International Law, Law…

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Kids Health Check: Reward Systems 7:07

2h ago7:07

7:07

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran is joined by Iseult White, Psychotherapist and Author to discuss whether or not you should use reward systems with your children.

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Are there enough non-drinking spaces in Ireland? 7:43

2h ago7:43

7:43

With alcohol consumption in Ireland dropping by almost a third in the last two decades, a move towards sobriety is becoming a popular choice for many. But, with our deep-rooted drinking culture still so prevalent in the country - are there enough spaces for non-drinkers to socialise? Joining Kieran to discuss is Resilience Coach, Expert Psychothera…

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Are superhero movies ruining cinema? 11:00

1h ago11:00

11:00

Have superhero movies led to the death of cinema? Former Marvel actor and star of Succession Brian Cox seems to think so, despite the latest superhero movie, Deadpool & Wolverine becoming the second highest grossing movie of 2024. To discuss, Kieran is joined by Deirdre Molumby, Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert and Film Critic, Brian Lloyd. Ima…

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West Wing’s Richard Schiff on the Presidential race 12:51

2h ago12:51

12:51

All eyes are on the Democratic National Convention as it starts in Chicago today, and who better to discuss presidential politics than Kieran’s next guest, American actor and ‘The West Wing’ legend, Richard Schiff! They discuss Biden’s decision to step out of the race, and how the election might shake out. Image: NBC…

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Is it okay to play rebel songs at a festival? 17:23

2h ago17:23

17:23

Electric Picnic has come and gone from another weekend, but one of the highlights for some would have been the Wolfe Tones playing the main stage yesterday. Was it okay for thousands of fans to chant “oh ah up the ra”? Or do we need to start having a mature conversation around rebel songs? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times…

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Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas Give Us A Hint Of What To Expect On Tonight's Rose Of Tralee 5:45

27m ago5:45

5:45

The Rose of Tralee kicks off tonight and millions of Irish people will be sitting down to watch the show on RTÉ 1 at 8pm. Presenters Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead and give a preview of what we can expect. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

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Gift Grub: Daniel Let Rip At ACDC 4:08

27m ago4:08

4:08

Electric Picnic wasn't the only gig in town this weekend. ACDC brought their show to Croke Park on Saturday night and Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell was there to rock out! He joined Ian on this morning's Gift to give him the full run down. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

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WTS 318: Philip O'Connor 1:36:26

41m ago1:36:26

1:36:26

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we're talking Paris 2024 Olympics with journalist Philip O'Connor who joins us after two weeks in the French capital. 🎙️✈️ We talk about the highs and lows of the games, from unforgettable victories to the con…

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Winners and Sinners 27:23

40m ago27:23

27:23

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Presenter of Weekend Breakfast, Alison Curtis and Freelance Journalist Niamh O’Reilly to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

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Manchán Mangan on the beauty of ‘slow travel’ 10:59

1h ago10:59

10:59

Manchán's Europe By Train, is a new series kicking off on RTÉ 1 this Sunday where beloved Manchán Magan shows Europe through the scoop of rail and ferry, with no flying allowed! Manchán joins Kieran to discuss.

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You Are What You Eat: Noodles 13:00

16m ago13:00

13:00

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to reinvent the noodle with some great recipes!

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Did Trump embarrass himself with Elon Musk? - The South Lawn 8:59

24m ago8:59

8:59

Never has a presidential race been so dramatic and full of twists and turns then the one in the US. Comedian Jim Elliot is on the ground stateside in Tennessee putting a finger on the pulse that is American politics. He joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss how former President Donald Trump possibly embarrassed himself on a livestream with Elon Musk on X…

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Are the school holidays too long? 11:46

35m ago11:46

11:46

As back to school looms on the horizon, it raises the question, should we shorten the school holidays? Italians certainly think they should, a petition to cut their 14 week long summer is circulating, but are they right? Or should we let our kids have down time? Kieran is joined by comedian Steve Cummings and Jen Hogan, Journalist and Irish Times C…

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Should we scrap the Dublin Airport passenger cap?

1h ago

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One-way flights from Dublin to London could cost up to €500 this coming Christmas, unless Dublin Airport’s passenger cap is lifted. So says Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, who spoke to Shane Coleman on Newstalk Breakfast this morning. Padraig O Céidigh, Former Senator, Founder of Aer Lingus Regional & Former Chair of Shannon Airport Group joins Kieran…

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How old is too old for clubbing? 9:16

3h ago9:16

9:16

Some people may be used to getting ID’d at the club door for looking too young, but what about getting ID’d for looking too OLD? It begs the question, does clubbing come with an age limit? Aideen Finnegan, Podcast Producer for The Irish Times and Freelance Journalist, Florence Okojie joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss.…

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Gift Grub: Dáithí Gives Ian A Few Tips 4:41

15m ago4:41

4:41

Ian Dempsey is hitting the road and heading to Electric Picnic this weekend. He'll be taking on Dáithí O'Se with his very own take on the Rose of Tralee - 'The Rose of EP'. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by the man himself, who passed on some nuggets of wisdom. Hit play now to hear the full episode.…

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Gift Grub: Miriam Is Excited About Electric Picnic 4:04

15m ago4:04

4:04

The excitement for Electric Picnic is building! Some of Gift Grub's favourite characters joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

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Can Trump catch up to Kamala Harris? 9:36

15m ago9:36

9:36

The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston is hosted by Jeffrey T. Kuhner, "Liberalism's Worst Nightmare," he is a conservative nationalist, who champions God, country and family. He joins Kieran to discuss how, following Biden’s dropout and Kamala Harris taking his place, she is surging in the polls compared to Donald Trump? Will he be able t…

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Why are we obsessed with celebrity relationships? 6:49

13m ago6:49

6:49

The interest and obsession in former Love Island stars’, Molly Mae Haugh and Tommy Fury’s split is the perfect example of how invested people get in celebrity relationships. But, why are we so intrigued? Kieran is joined by Alexandra Ryan, founder and CEO of Goss.ie, to discuss.

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Ireland’s first e-scooter scheme rolls out in Wexford 12:33

25m ago12:33

12:33

The country's first e-scooter rental scheme was launched today in Wexford town in conjunction with Bolt, but what impact will this have on the town, and should we consider expanding the roll out across the country? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Joe O’Shea, Columnist for the Irish Mirror and Colin Baker of Back from the Future IT Support.…

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