Best I See Data People Podcasts (2024)

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'You wouldn't hand your ten year old a double espresso' - Should there be restrictions on energy drinks? 19:42

3h ago19:42

19:42

There have been calls to ban energy drinks in Ireland after two men suffered cardiac arrest due to excessive consumption. What do you think? Should there be restrictions on energy drinks? Photo by cottonbro studio

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Gilligan's Island: Holidaying as a solo parent 10:13

3h ago10:13

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Every Monday we're going to explore this gorgeous island of ours and all that it has to offer. Today, Andrea chats to Yvonne Reddin about holidaying as a single parent

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Should you avoid joint bank accounts? 11:27

3h ago11:27

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A listener got in touch with the show 'My wife and I have both pay our salaries into a joint account and have been doing so since we bought our first home. We don’t maintain any bank accounts in our own names. All joint accounts. I mentioned this at work the other day and everyone around me said this was weird...' Should you avoid joint bank accoun…

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'I am sick of seeing people urinating in the street or in my garden!' 19:57

3h ago19:57

19:57

Should there be more public toilets provided when there are large public events? Listener Eimear wonders why Croke Park can't put portaloos around the stadium so stop people urinating in the streets and in her own garden.

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Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen 9:35

3h ago9:35

9:35

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Dr Niall Breen from Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer listeners' health queries and questions…

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Another Leap For The Proton Suite! 26:16

21m ago26:16

26:16

Episode 185: Proton Drive now allows collaborative Docs editing, Big Tech platforms are changing their Privacy Policies to allow AI training with user data, Discord is experimenting with end-to-end encryption, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eA…

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Summer Memories with Glenda Gilson 8:31

5h ago8:31

8:31

Glenda Gilson, Model & TV Presenter joined Andrea Gilligan to share some of her favourite summer memories!

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Are politicians afraid to talk about certain issues? 11:44

1h ago11:44

11:44

Do we risk our politicians being too afraid to speak out about issues because of the backlash they receive? Apparently, public figures are increasingly afraid to talk about certain issues in the face of online harassment. Fine Gael Cllr Eileen Lynch has been at the receiving end of online abuse and joins Andrea as well as SocDem Cllr Elisa O’Donova…

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Have kids parties become too expensive? 20:16

1h ago20:16

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Have kids birthday parties lost their way? Costing way too much to run? It seems like there is an issue where pressure is put on parents to run the best party possible; what happened to just bringing them over to the house? Andrea is joined by Niamh Hennessy from the Irish Examiner, Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter Podcast, Mary McCarthy, Column…

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Wexford FC Captain faces racist abuse - what happened? 9:02

2h ago9:02

9:02

Ethan Boyle, Wexford FC Captain was recently in the local playground with his 18 month-old son when he experienced a racist encounter. He joins Andrea to discuss what exactly happened.

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Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty 6:48

2h ago6:48

6:48

From pitch invaders to bee invasions – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories you might have missed this week.

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Is there no more parking at Dublin Airport? 19:08

2h ago19:08

19:08

Dublin Airport is warning people not to drive to Dublin airport unless they have parking pre-booked. All the car parks are currently sold out over the next several days. They’ve told anyone without a booking to use public transport or to get a taxi or a lift. So how bad are things now, and what should we expect over the rest of the summer? Andrea G…

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The Home Squad: Freestanding vs Built-in Furniture 15:00

40m ago15:00

15:00

Built-in versus freestanding furniture – what should you go for? Joining Andrea Gilligan to give their recommendations are Jennifer Sheahan, Irish Examiner columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Colin Baker from DecWells Expert Hardware. Image: MyLife Bathrooms

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Mum reunited with daughter after 17 years - what happened? 9:49

1h ago9:49

9:49

Here’s a really good news story – a reunion 17 years in the making. Victoria O’Leary’s daughter Fatima was taken to Saudi Arabia by her husband 17 years ago. Ever since she’s been fighting to get her back. Last week, they finally reunited. Victoria joins Andrea to discuss.

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Almost one in three early years facilities at risk of closure 17:42

4d ago17:42

17:42

Almost a third of childcare and early years facilities are now at risk of closing. With also 95% of workers in the industry apparently struggling to make ends meet. Finding childcare places is already an enormous stress for parents, so what does the future look like? And what needs to change? Andrea is joined by Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Fed…

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How bias is shown in UK Election coverage 13:14

5d ago13:14

13:14

The Daily Express says you should ‘Vote Tory’, The Daily Mirror says ‘Vote for Labour’ and The Daily Mail says ‘Vote Farage’. You may notice that there is a distinct difference in how elections are covered in the UK versus in Ireland. Seán Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, joins Andrea to discuss, as well as listeners across the UK and Ire…

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Throwback Thursday: Forrest Gump, Ricky Martin, Back to the Future 12:32

1h ago12:32

12:32

It's Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. Rebecca Shekleton, Co-Presenter of 98FM’s Big Breakfast joined Andrea Gilligan to rewind the clock. Image: Paramount Pictures

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Should GAAGO be behind a paywall? 19:11

4d ago19:11

19:11

Taoiseach Simon Harris has re-opened the debate around GAAGO by reiterating his stance that Gaelic games should not be behind a paywall. Has GAAGO affected your GAA watching experience this year? Or do we need to just get over it and pay to watch the games? Andrea is joined by Conor Grimes, sports journalist Mortimer Murphy, Liam Brassil from Kilro…

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Q&A: How Do We Know We Can Trust FOSS? 16:21

14h ago16:21

16:21

Q&A184: How can we trust FOSS? Are there any apps you shouldn't trust with FOSS? What are our privacy & security thoughts on biohacking? How do we approach uncertainy in threat modeling? How do ISPS collect data? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Te…

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Ask the Expert: Blood Donation 16:56

18h ago16:56

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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued an appeal for an additional 2,000 blood donations over the next four weeks to help the national blood supply, as some blood groups have fallen to less than three days of stock. Dr Ellen McSweeney, Irish Blood Transfusion Donor Consultant joins Andrea to answer all of your blood donation questions!…

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Why were there celebrities in Donegal? 10:59

19h ago10:59

10:59

Andrea was invited to Donegal to see the launch of Muff Liquor’s new million euro facility, also announcing celebrity investment. Which celebrities? Well, Andrea spoke with Ronan Keating, Ryan Tubridy and Russell Crowe all about why they are backing the brand!

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Should grandparents be paid to mind their grandchildren? 17:01

19h ago17:01

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Sweden have just launched a groundbreaking new law that would entitle grandparents to get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to the first 3 months of a child’s life. Should grandparents get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren? Andrea is joined by broadcaster Claire Ronan and listeners to dis…

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Insect bites lead to double amputation for Cork grandmother 13:41

20h ago13:41

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Josie Rowley, who has been living in West Cork for over 40 years, had to have both of her legs amputated after getting insect bites at her home. Josie, who is now staying with her daughter Jen and granddaughter Becky, joins Andrea to discuss the situation. Photo: Jen Rowley

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Reasons to be Happy: Our favourite French exports! 10:33

20h ago10:33

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Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

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Mother and daughter die in road crash in Mayo 18:18

4d ago18:18

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You have probably heard the tragic news this morning that a mum and her eight-year-old daughter have died after a car crash in Co Mayo. Andrea Gilligan is joined by Teresa O'Malley, Head of News Midwest Radio, Frances Mitchell, Road Safety Officer with Mayo Council, Local Councillor John Caulfield and Susan Grey from the Road Safety Group PARC to d…

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The Pod Squad: Generation Why 14:58

2d ago14:58

14:58

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to. This week guest host Anna Daly is joined by Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly and Entertainment Journalist, Rory Cashin to review ‘Generation Why’! Image: Wondery

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What is the ‘No Spend’ challenge? 9:55

2d ago9:55

9:55

Could you go a day a week without spending any money? The ‘No Spend’ challenge is the viral trend that involves buying nothing for a day each week. How difficult is this in practice? Journalist Joel Snape took on the challenge and joined Anna to discuss how it went.

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Should we leave work early on Fridays? 18:20

2d ago18:20

18:20

UK Labour Leader Keir Starmer has been mocked for saying he won’t work past 6pm on Fridays. Critics have dubbed him ‘Sir Sleepy’ and have suggested that he will be a ‘part-time’ Prime Minister if successful in the UK election taking place this Thursday. Speaking with Chris Evans on Virgin Radio UK, he said that he likes to protect family time. What…

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What is it like to foster as a same-sex couple? 11:16

2d ago11:16

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There is an increased demand and need for foster care in Ireland. The opportunity to foster these days is open to married, single, same sex couples, people with disabilities, older generations and for people who work who were previously discounted. Christina and Suzy, who are a same sex couple who foster here in Ireland, join Anna Daly to discuss t…

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How I Live Well: Tea 15:47

2d ago15:47

15:47

Every Tuesday Lunchtime Live learns from someone doing something to make their lives better. Usually it’s Andrea learning how to better herself, but this week, guest host Anna Daly is learning about something calming… tea! Oliver from Wall & Keogh joins to discuss the benefits of the drink.

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Is it okay to get ‘slightly sunburned’? 18:20

2d ago18:20

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Irish people know about skin cancer risks, but think it's all right to get 'slightly sunburned’?' Studies show that tanned skin is still being seen as a sign of beauty and not “dangerous” sun damage caused by the sunbeds, and people not wearing their factor 50 when the sun comes out! Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Marissa Carter, Cocoa Brown Tan…

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Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes 18:23

3d ago18:23

18:23

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Anna Daly to tackle your medical queries…

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How BookTok is changing the industry for authors 11:58

3d ago11:58

11:58

‘BookTok’ is a thriving community on TikTok that is completely changing the book industry for authors. It allows authors to snatch up book deals directly from the exposure that they’ve received on BookTok. Irish Authors shortlisted for the TikTok Book Awards are Claire Wright for BookTok Breakthrough Author, and ‘The Rachel Incident’ for Book of th…

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Should we be complaining more? 14:18

3d ago14:18

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Do the Irish complain about bad service? Justine O’Mahoney, Columnist with the Wexford People has been writing about this recently. What do you think? Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss if we complain enough.

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Wheelchair users cannot access Mayo beach - why? 13:17

3d ago13:17

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The Irish Wheelchair Association says its members are being discriminated against on a Blue Flag beach in Iorras, north Mayo, because they have been denied permission to use wheelchair accessible beach mats. Wheelchair users now feel completely excluded and feel denied access to the beach. Anna is joined by National Access Programme Manager of the …

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Gilligan’s Island: Snorkelling! 13:23

3d ago13:23

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This is Lunchtime Live’s newest segment, Gilligan’s Island! Every Monday we're going to explore this gorgeous island of ours and all that it has to offer. Maybe you have a weekend unaccounted for this summer that needs inspiration, or you have no desire to get on a flight – whatever the reason, this will get you in the mood to travel. This week, gu…

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Deposit Return Scheme causing waste collection price increases? 20:26

3d ago20:26

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Waste collection companies have warned they may increase prices for recycling bin collections to make up for the loss of plastic bottles and drinks cans to the Deposit Return Scheme. They say the bottles and cans are the most valuable items in household green bins, and they are losing millions of euro in sales of these to manufacturers since the De…

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Microsoft Clamps Down On Local Accounts? 27:58

3d ago27:58

27:58

Episode 184: Local accounts on Windows just got more difficult to create, a new red flag about Telegram security, updates from Mullvad, a ton of data breaches, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Intro…

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Summer Memories with Billy McGuinness 12:06

6d ago12:06

12:06

Aslan’s Billy McGuinness joined guest host Adrian Kennedy to reflect on some of his fondest summer memories!

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Why you should look after your gut 9:36

9d ago9:36

9:36

Gut health is one of those important things to look after, and will leave you feeling great if you look after yourself properly! Dr Mary McCreery, Consultant Clinical Nutritionist and Dietitian at Blackrock Clinic joined Adrian to give her top tips for gut health.

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Swifties take over Dublin! 22:31

9d ago22:31

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Taylor Swift is in Dublin to play three sold out shows at the Aviva Stadium - and because of that, the Swifties (Taylor fans) have taken over the city! Adrian Kennedy is joined by Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan to get a sense of the atmosphere from the arrivals in Dublin Airport, and Swifties join to share their collective excitement.…

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What is it like to be an X-rated couple? 8:43

9d ago8:43

8:43

This couple is quite unique compared to most... Ireland's two most famous adult stars met on the job are now a real-life couple. Northern Ireland OnlyFans star Meghan O'Neill joins guest host Adrian Kennedy to share their story.

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Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty 8:47

9d ago8:47

8:47

From world record makers in Monaghan to a Liverpool star giving gifts to a Mayo village – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with stories from around the country.

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What did you think of the US Presidential debate? 19:23

9d ago19:23

19:23

Last night, round one of the US presidential debates kicked off on CNN – and it was viewed as often-uncomfortable viewing. Joe Biden's performance at the debate has been described as a "slow motion car crash" by members of his own party. Meanwhile, Donald Trump told over 30 lies during the debate according to fact checkers. What did you think? Gues…

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The Home Squad: Getting outdoor-ready! 11:59

10d ago11:59

11:59

From keeping your patio clean to buying an outdoor heater - it’s important to get your garden ready for the summer! Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to give their top tips are Suzanne from @this.and.that.diy on Instagram and Jennifer Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’!…

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What are Terry Prone’s ‘tisks’? 10:40

10d ago10:40

10:40

Writing in today’s Irish Examiner, Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic detailed her experience of her ‘tisks’ saying “I thought I was just being quirky, but maybe I shouldn't count on it.” She joins Adrian to explain. Image: Communications Clinic

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Record number of calls made to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre last year 18:37

12d ago18:37

18:37

A report released today shows that there were a record 18,605 calls to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s national helpline last year. Rachel Morrogh, CEO of DRCC joins guest host Adrian Kennedy along with Sarah Grace, Solicitor, author and survivor of sexual assault, to discuss.

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Wicklow Pride postpones ‘Rainbow Disco’ after threats 10:47

12d ago10:47

10:47

The Wicklow Pride Festival committee has postponed an upcoming ‘Rainbow Disco’ for teenagers in Newtownmountkennedy due to safety concerns after receiving threats of protest. Chairperson of Wicklow Pride, Patrick Bracken, and Vice-Chair of Wicklow Pride, Grainne Fennell join Adrian Kennedy to discuss.…

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Throwback Thursday: The iPhone, Michael Jackson, Lion King 11:54

12d ago11:54

11:54

It's Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. Rebecca Shekleton, Co-Presenter of 98FM’s Big Breakfast joined Adrian Kennedy to rewind the clock.

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Should schools give out perfect attendance certs? 19:48

12d ago19:48

19:48

Shane Beatty, Presenter of Breakfast Briefing, posted something which has caused quite the reaction online. He said that you don’t think that schools should give out certs for 100% perfect attendance. What do you think? Shane joins guest host Adrian Kennedy to discuss. Listeners also give their thoughts.…

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