Best Podcast By Image Ie Podcasts (2024)

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Minister Darragh O Brien on the Planning and Development bill 21:46

5h ago21:46

21:46

Minister for Housing Darragh O Brien joined Pat in studio this morning to discuss the Planning and Development bill, which aims to majorly overhaul of the planning system.

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The libel lawyer to the stars Paul Tweed 26:17

5h ago26:17

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What do Gerry Adams, the Kardashians, Sarah Ferguson and Louis Walsh have in common? They have all been represented by Northern Irish media Lawyer Paul Tweed, who has been at the heart of some of the biggest libel and defamation cases of recent. Paul has written a book about his career and he joined Pat on the show to chat all about it.…

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New research findings with Luke O'Neill 8:14

4h ago8:14

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The drug Ozempic and drugs like it are approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity but recent research is suggesting that their benefits may go way beyond that. We hear how with Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

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The latest on Hurricane Milton live from the US 7:02

4h ago7:02

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With hurricane Milton battering Florida, millions of households are now without power, emergency services have been suspended, and damage continues to unfold as the storm moves across the state. We get the latest on the situation there with Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

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Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes 9:44

4h ago9:44

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This week we take a look at FEMA disinformation as a massive hurricane barrels down on Florida and HRT misinformation in the UK in this weeks disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes.

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Irish consumers waste €832 worth of food annually 6:09

4h ago6:09

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Research conducted among 1,000 people by Coyne Research on behalf of ALDI and FoodCloud found that, on average, Irish consumers waste €832 worth of food annually. We discuss these findings with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland .

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Schoolchildren are losing out on vital dental screenings 12:30

4h ago12:30

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More than 60% of Irish dentists reported recruitment difficulties, with the sector reporting a 23% workforce reduction over the past 15 years according to research by the Irish Dental Association. Joining Pat to discuss the situation concerning dentists recruitment was Caroline Robbins: Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and…

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Florida is preparing for Hurricane Milton 16:36

2h ago16:36

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The state of Florida is prepping for Hurricane Milton, which is set to hit the south of Florida tonight… Kieran speaks with Jacqui Goddard, Miami correspondent for the Times London, Royston Brady, former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Meteorologist Todd Gross ahead of the expected touchdown. Image: NOAA/AP…

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JP McMahon on the foods that make us 14:50

3h ago14:50

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Kieran’s guest’s new book defines Ireland's history and culture in 100 foods, ‘An Irish Food Story: 100 Foods That Made Us’ comes out October 10th. Joining to discuss is Author, Chef and Restaurateur, JP McMahon.

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Does Ireland need a new strategy for Europe? 11:20

1h ago11:20

11:20

Countries are re-arming in response to growing security threats. Economic security risks are leading to a rethinking of EU state aid rules, competition and trade policies. With public opinion shifting against immigration across the continent, how the EU and its members handle asylum applications from outside the bloc is rising up the agenda. Joinin…

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Is Mark Ruffalo right about LNG? 13:40

1h ago13:40

13:40

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo has weighed in on the upcoming planning bill in a video posted online last night with Irish actress Alison Oliver, making it clear that he is against the idea. So, is he right? Should we not have liquified natural gas (LNG) terminals in Ireland? Oisín Coughlan, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth and Brian Leddin, G…

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End Times 351: Maintaining Your Victory Over Doubt – Part 1 19:02

4h ago19:02

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This podcast is a 300-level lecture dedicated to analyzing the 80 degrees of lawlessness and showing you how you can eliminate each one to obtain the Seal of Elohim. Its purpose is to reveal the importance of walking by faith, reveal the primary illustration of faith in our quest, and analyze the great power of mind regulation.…

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Kabin Crew longlisted for 2 Grammys! 4:51

1h ago4:51

4:51

Cork and Clare kids band the ‘Cabin Krew’ went viral over the summer for their song ‘The Spark’ which got over 2 billion views! The song was recently longlisted for 2 Grammy Awards: the ‘Best Dance/ Electronic Song’ and for ‘Song of the Year’. Joining Kieran to discuss are Lucy and Kada, members of the group. Image: @thekabinstudio Instagram…

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Trinity College’s Berkeley Library renamed 5:24

1h ago5:24

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Trinity College Dublin has officially renamed its former Berkeley Library after Irish poet Eavan Boland. Berkeley’s name became contentious due to his colonial past, and so the Student Union led a campaign to rename it. Jenny Maguire is Student Union President of the Trinity College Dublin, and joins Kieran to discuss. Image: Trinity College Dublin…

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How war has affected the Lebanese population 10:58

1h ago10:58

10:58

Israel is expanding its ground offensive in southern Lebanon day after day. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of 1.2 million people from the region as they attempt to escape the horrors of war. Joining Kieran to discuss this unfolding humanitarian disaster is Deputy Representative of UNICEF Lebanon, Ettie Higgins. Image: Reuters…

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Why our autumn colour is expected to be so good this year 9:12

20h ago9:12

9:12

Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat on the show this morning to answer listeners green fingered questions but also to explain why our autumn colour is expected to be so good this year, its all to do with the weather!

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Cecelia Ahern on new book ‘Into the Storm'. 14:58

4h ago14:58

14:58

Cecelia Ahern joined Pat in studio this morning with her new book, her 20th book, called ‘Into the Storm.’

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News update from the USA 9:59

4h ago9:59

9:59

Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU, on the latest US news, as people in Florida are urged to evacuate as Category 5 Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall this evening.

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Interesting findings from UK and Scotland! 10:17

6h ago10:17

10:17

As STI numbers skyrocket and no cervical cancer cases are being detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation, Dr Aisling Loy Consultant in Sexual Health at St James' Hospital and at the Himerus Health Clinic explains the trends in these traditional and non-traditional infections.

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Killian Ginnity takes a look at Google's Notebook LM 10:55

6h ago10:55

10:55

This week on our tech slot, Killian Ginnity takes a look at Google's Notebook LM (AI for quick summarization and note taking) which can turn notes into a short podcast.

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Inside Hollywood: Screen tests and open castings 8:45

4h ago8:45

8:45

More famous screen tests and open castings feature in 'Inside Hollywood this week with Lisa Cannon.

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Interpol are trying to solve decades old cold cases 7:01

5h ago7:01

7:01

46 cold cases are being re-examined by Interpol in a campaign that extends across Europe. We get the details with Jack Parrock, Europe Correspondent.

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How social media is threatening vulnerable species? 8:23

5h ago8:23

8:23

Dr Ruth Freeman Director, Research Ireland will take a look at how social media is threatening vulnerable species and habitats and do tethered caps actually help the environment? All up for discussion in this week's 'Green Scene'/ All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

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How Israel could retaliate against Iran by targeting sensitive sites 8:39

5h ago8:39

8:39

We discuss how Israel could retaliate against Iran by targeting sensitive sites, including oil infrastructure, after Benjamin Netanyahu stated he believes the time has come for a game-changing strike on Iran. Pat discuss this and more with Patrick Bury Senior Associate Professor in Warfare and Counterterrorism at University of Bath and also a forme…

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Driver behaviour highlighted as part of Road Safety Week 18:00

6h ago18:00

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Between 2019 and 2023 there were 164 pedestrians killed and 1,426 seriously injured. Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator and Consultant to the RIAC tells us more about these findings as part of Road Safety week.

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Government parties at war over reference letters for sex abusers 16:46

4h ago16:46

16:46

Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald has threatened to involve Senior government figures in a controversy surrounding the party’s handling of a child sex abuser. We get reaction and the latest on this with Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

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Do we need to fight legal battles for healthcare? 8:32

16h ago8:32

8:32

Legalese, language used in legal documents, has made navigating legal battles incredibly difficult for people who haven’t studied law. But now, some are saying that it’s entered into the healthcare sector. Joining Kieran to discuss is Dr. Suzanne Crowe, a Paediatric Intensive Care Consultant and President of the Irish Medical Council.…

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The Bookshelf with Conor Faughnan 9:45

16h ago9:45

9:45

Transport Commentator Conor Faughnan joined Kieran Cuddihy to put his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder’s Bookshelf!

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Male fertility advocate to address the Seanad 9:17

16h ago9:17

9:17

In 2017, Gareth Landy was told that he couldn’t have kids. He now has 2 children and a diagnosis labelling him XXY, meaning he has an extra X chromosome. But, what was his story, and why is he speaking before the Seanad today? Joining Kieran to discuss is Gareth Landy, a male fertility advocate.

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Why is customer service getting worse? 7:45

17h ago7:45

7:45

Customer service in Ireland is getting worse with nearly half the top 150 brands performing poorly last year. That’s according to a new survey published today. Conor Pope is Consumer Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times and joins Kieran to discuss.

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US tipping culture creeping into Ireland - Henry McKean Reports 7:07

17h ago7:07

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Has the American tourist influx put the native Irish customer under pressure to tip more? Have they influenced our tipping culture from rounding up to 10% and now, in some cases, 20%? Henry McKean visited Man O' War Gastro Pub in North County Dublin, where he met Irish staff and US customers, and sent in this report.…

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More OPW overspending revealed - Children’s Science Museum 8:18

17h ago8:18

8:18

The OPW has landed in more hot water; it has been revealed that the OPW has paid more than €300,000 in legal fees in an arbitration case on the proposed building of a National Children’s Science Museum in Dublin. Joining Seán to discuss is Social Democrat TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee, Catherine Murphy...…

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Cork University Hospital faces massive overcrowding 5:40

17h ago5:40

5:40

There are record levels of patients waiting on trolleys in Cork University Hospital the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have said, with 98 patients waiting for admission to a bed. Overall in Ireland there are 641 patients on trolleys, with 444 of those in emergency departments. How can we tackle this and stop it from escalating? Kieran is jo…

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When is the next general election? 10:41

18h ago10:41

10:41

There has been a lot of speculation as to when the next general election is going to be, but there do seem to be some signs that it’s sooner than you may think! Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe, joins Kieran to discuss.

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Raising awareness about RSV 12:22

22h ago12:22

12:22

Pat was joined by television broadcaster Kathryn Thomas and GP Dr. Máire Finn to discuss the 'Together Against RSV' campaign. Kathryn shared her personal experience with RSV, a leading cause of respiratory illness in infants, when her own child contracted the virus at just 11 weeks old.

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Wagatha Christie returns! 5:12

23h ago5:12

5:12

Pat was joined by Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss Media, to discuss the latest developments in the Wagatha Christie saga. Rebekah Vardy is disputing the legal costs she must pay after being accused by Colleen Rooney of leaking private information to the press.

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Sinn Féin dropped the ball on this! 22:42

23h ago22:42

22:42

Pat was joined by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to discuss the party’s plans for a governance overhaul. This comes after Michelle O’Neill's apology over references provided for a convicted child sex offender. Mary Lou explained how Sinn Féin plans to address the growing controversy.

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What is the Body ‘Roundness’ Index? 6:15

23h ago6:15

6:15

Recent studies have found that the famous ‘Body Mass Index’ is a flawed system. Instead, we should be using a new measurement: the Body Roundness Index or BRI. Simply, the process calculates how round you are, with high and low scores being dangerous. Joining Kieran to discuss is Diana Thomas from the US Military Academy in West Point, New York.…

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Dublin's rising crime: a deep dive 45:15

1d ago45:15

45:15

In this special hour on Dublin crime, Pat was joined by reporter Josh Crosbie, Dublin City Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn, and a panel of experts to discuss the growing concerns about crime in the capital. Josh shared the views of residents and business owners, while Mannix Flynn and the expert panel, Irish Independent Journalist Paul Williams…

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Michael Harding on his new memoir 16:20

1d ago16:20

16:20

Writer and playwright, Michael Harding, joined Pat to discuss his latest memoir, 'I Loved Him From the Day He Died'. Michael reflected on his spiritual journey along the Camino, accompanied by memories of his late father, whom he describes as a 'ghost' joining him along the way.

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Is a career in property worth it? 11:22

1d ago11:22

11:22

Pat was joined by Avril Clare, Owner and Managing Director of Avril Clare Recruitment, to talk about the property market. As flexible working conditions and benefits make the field more enticing, Avril shared insights on the challenges of retaining talent in Ireland.

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Are our peacekeepers safe in Lebanon? 12:11

1d ago12:11

12:11

Pat was joined by Declan Power, Defence and Security Analyst, to discuss the escalating situation in Lebanon. After an emergency meeting between Taoiseach Simon Harris and Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, questions arose about Ireland's role. Declan Power shared his perspective on why withdrawing our peacekeepers may not be an option.…

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Anna Geary returns to TV for Love in the Country! 15:02

1d ago15:02

15:02

Anna Geary has her cupid bow at the ready as she is back on our screens from tonight helping the men and women from rural Ireland find love once more. Season 2 of her show Love in the Country Airs tonight at 9.35pm on RTÉ 2, and Anna joins Kieran to talk about what you can expect.

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What is the endgame for conflict in the Middle East? 5:45

1d ago5:45

5:45

A year on from the Hamas terror attack on Israel, the conflict in the Middle East is continuing to escalate by the day. But what, if anything, does the endgame to all of this look like? Walt Kilroy, Lecturer in International Relations at DCU and Co-Director of its Conflict Institute.

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Kids Health Check: Clothing Choices 9:40

1d ago9:40

9:40

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran is joined by Aoife Lee, Parenting Coach at ParentSupport.ie to discuss the clothes your children or teenagers might choose to wear, and having conversations around it.

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Dublin Bus launches security pilot programme 9:39

1d ago9:39

9:39

Starting from today, Dublin Bus has launched a pilot program of security guards for their services. It will run for 20 weeks, and is aiming to curb 'antisocial behaviour'. Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been getting more information, and joins Kieran to discuss.

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Do we need education on gender-based violence in schools? 12:03

1d ago12:03

12:03

There has been a “worrying regression” in some boys with increasing misogyny in recent years. So says Jason Poole, whose sister Jennifer was stabbed to death by an ex-partner in April 2021. Jason is calling for the introduction of standardised education on gender-based violence into our classrooms. He joins me now...…

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Is ‘Let It Go’ actually a good song? 5:33

1d ago5:33

5:33

The actress who plays Princess Anna in Frozen, Kristen Bell, has apologised to parents for getting ‘Let it Go’ from Frozen stuck in their heads for years! But, is it an earworm, or just a great tune? Joining Kieran to discuss is Charlie McGettigan, Musician, Song Writer and Eurovision winner and Jen Hogan, Columnist with the Irish Times. Image: Dis…

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End Times 350: Life After Your Victory Over Doubt 16:29

1d ago16:29

16:29

This podcast is a 300-level lecture dedicated to analyzing the 80 degrees of lawlessness and showing you how you can eliminate each one to obtain the Seal of Elohim. Its purpose is to analyze what it means to keep the faith, reveal why many who have been called will never be saved, and analyze the difference between establishing rule and maintainin…

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One year since the October 7th attacks 17:19

1d ago17:19

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Today marks one year of the October 7th attacks, when Hamas-led militant groups led incursions into south Israel, which was the catalyst to ongoing conflict in the region. Two men who are no strangers to the issues facing these communities in Israel and Palestine are Danielle Bett, a Scottish-Israeli who works for Yachad, a Jewish pro peace movemen…

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