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5144: LISTEN¦ Concentration - has social media ruined yours? A study found on average adults struggle to focus for more than 17 minutes. Frank spoke to blogger Helen McClements
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Concentration - has social media ruined yours? A study found on average adults struggle to focus for more than 17 minutes. Frank spoke to blogger Helen McClements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5143: LISTEN¦ Is it time to get rid of hereditary peers? What about abolishing the House of Lords altogether? Frank spoke to Irish News political editor John Manley
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Is it time to get rid of hereditary peers? What about abolishing the House of Lords altogether? Frank spoke to Irish News political editor John Manley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5142: LISTEN¦ Next stop Mars? Frank spoke to astronomer Kerem Cubuk from Armagh Planetarium, after Space X successfully landed its re-usable rocket
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Next stop Mars? Frank spoke to astronomer Kerem Cubuk from Armagh Planetarium, after Space X successfully landed its re-usable rocket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5141: LISTEN¦ How do you feel about the idea of mandatory vaccination or quarantine in the case of a public health emergency? These are two elements being discussed in the consultation around Stormont ...
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How do you feel about the idea of mandatory vaccination or quarantine in the case of a public health emergency? These are two elements being discussed in the consultation around Stormont's new Health Bill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5140: LISTEN¦ Is love better later in life? Miranda Hart has spoken of her joy after getting married for the first time at 51. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly
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Is love better later in life? Miranda Hart has spoken of her joy after getting married for the first time at 51. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5139: LISTEN¦ Is 57 too old to find a new job? Nearly half of recruiters think applicants in their late 50s are too old - a fifth of jobseekers admit to hiding their age - Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty ...
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Is 57 too old to find a new job? Nearly half of recruiters think applicants in their late 50s are too old - a fifth of jobseekers admit to hiding their age - Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5138: LISTEN¦ Should cinemas ban hot food? Do other people eating in public gross you out? Frank spoke to Helen McClements from Sour Wee Blog
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Should cinemas ban hot food? Do other people eating in public gross you out? Frank spoke to Helen McClements from Sour Wee Blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5137: LISTEN¦ Should parenting classes or other supports be put in place, to ensure children as 'school ready' by the time they start P1? Frank spoke to the NI Children's Commissioner, Chris Quinn
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Should parenting classes or other supports be put in place, to ensure children as 'school ready' by the time they start P1? Frank spoke to the NI Children's Commissioner, Chris Quinn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5136: LISTEN¦ Will it take a generation to fix our health service? Is it fixable? Prof Bengoa who wrote a roadmap for reform in 2016 is returning - are we any further along? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre ...
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Will it take a generation to fix our health service? Is it fixable? Prof Bengoa who wrote a roadmap for reform in 2016 is returning - are we any further along? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5135: LISTEN¦ 'You've got to get out - I don't want to write about you' - powerful interview with Allison Morris from the Belfast Telegraph, as she urges women in abusive relationships to seek help, after ...
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'You've got to get out - I don't want to write about you' - powerful interview with Allison Morris from the Belfast Telegraph, as she urges women in abusive relationships to seek help, after a fourth woman in NI was killed in just six weeks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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5134: LISTEN¦ Self checkout tills - do you love them or loathe them? A new survey found 60% of shoppers prefer a human cashier. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty and took calls from listeners
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Self checkout tills - do you love them or loathe them? A new survey found 60% of shoppers prefer a human cashier. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5133: LISTEN¦ Have you had trouble getting a GP appointment? Should they all be face-to-face, or do phone consultations have a role to play. Hear what one of NI's top GPs had to say to Frank
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Have you had trouble getting a GP appointment? Should they all be face-to-face, or do phone consultations have a role to play. Hear what one of NI's top GPs had to say to Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5132: LISTEN¦ Are our town centres being ignored? What happened to the High Street Task Force? Retail NI chief Glyn Roberts told Frank he was 'disappointed' at the lack of action by the Executive
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Are our town centres being ignored? What happened to the High Street Task Force? Retail NI chief Glyn Roberts told Frank he was 'disappointed' at the lack of action by the Executive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5131: LISTEN¦ Should maternity pay be increased, or is it already 'excessive'. Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch says her comments have been misinterpreted, but what do you think? Frank spoke to Kim ...
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Should maternity pay be increased, or is it already 'excessive'. Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch says her comments have been misinterpreted, but what do you think? Frank spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5130: LISTEN¦ Should male and female sports stars be paid equally? From next year, the England & Wales Cricket Board has agreed minimum salaries for men and women should be equal as a step towards pay ...
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Should male and female sports stars be paid equally? From next year, the England & Wales Cricket Board has agreed minimum salaries for men and women should be equal as a step towards pay parity. Should other sports follow suit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5129: LISTEN¦ Should we punish people for not recycling or do more to incentivise it? A new study has found young people are least likely to recycle and overall rates have fallen. Frank spoke to Green ...
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Should we punish people for not recycling or do more to incentivise it? A new study has found young people are least likely to recycle and overall rates have fallen. Frank spoke to Green leader Mal O'Hara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5128: LISTEN¦ Should we extend Sunday trading hours? Belfast Council is considering a pilot scheme that would allow for businesses to open earlier. But not everyone is a fan. Frank spoke to the head of ...
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Should we extend Sunday trading hours? Belfast Council is considering a pilot scheme that would allow for businesses to open earlier. But not everyone is a fan. Frank spoke to the head of Retail NI, Glyn Roberts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5127: LISTEN¦ Should the long term sick be encouraged to work? The Prime Minister said that to maintain the welfare state 'we must tackle worklessness'
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Should the long term sick be encouraged to work? The Prime Minister said that to maintain the welfare state 'we must tackle worklessness' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5126: LISTEN¦ From telling jokes on the playground to performing for packed crowds as a stand-up - Sean Hegarty talked about how his love of collecting joke books as a child put him on a path to a career ...
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From telling jokes on the playground to performing for packed crowds as a stand-up - Sean Hegarty talked about how his love of collecting joke books as a child put him on a path to a career in comedy and inspired him to write his own Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5124: LISTEN¦ Will Phillip Schofield be welcomed back onto our screens? He's set to appear in a new Channel 5 reality show 'Castaway' - will you be watching? Frank spoke to showbiz reporter Kim Kelly
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Will Phillip Schofield be welcomed back onto our screens? He's set to appear in a new Channel 5 reality show 'Castaway' - will you be watching? Frank spoke to showbiz reporter Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5123: LISTEN¦ Is the Royal Family good value for money? A new report has claimed it costs the public purse over £500m a year - but others suggest the tourism revenue generated alone covers its costs
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Is the Royal Family good value for money? A new report has claimed it costs the public purse over £500m a year - but others suggest the tourism revenue generated alone covers its costs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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LISTEN¦ Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote? Sinn Fein has brought a debate to the Assembly, after the Labour government committed to examining the possibility. Is it time more young people had a say ...
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5122: LISTEN¦ Would you report your child to the police? A 14 year old has escaped prosecution over rioting, because his parents gave him such a telling off. Peter spoke to Kim Kelly
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Would you report your child to the police? A 14 year old has escaped prosecution over rioting, because his parents gave him such a telling off. Peter spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5121: LISTEN¦ Becky and Connor from Show Some Love Belfast popped in to talk about Sustainable Fashion Week, their Sunday Service and their very popular podcast
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Becky and Connor from Show Some Love Belfast popped in to talk about Sustainable Fashion Week, their Sunday Service and their very popular podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5120: LISTEN¦ Is the NI accent the UK's scariest? Tesco have introduced intruder alarms, using a stern Northern Irish accent, to ward off burglars. Do we have the most intimidating accent?
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Is the NI accent the UK's scariest? Tesco have introduced intruder alarms, using a stern Northern Irish accent, to ward off burglars. Do we have the most intimidating accent? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5119: LISTEN¦ Is it still worth worth getting a degree? Nearly a third of graduates are being awarded a first - does that erode the value of a degree?
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Is it still worth worth getting a degree? Nearly a third of graduates are being awarded a first - does that erode the value of a degree? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5118: LISTEN¦ Is the Prime Minister wrong to accept freebies? Sir Keir Starmer declared gifts worth over £100,000, including VIP football tickets - which he claimed saved taxpayers thousands on security ...
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Is the Prime Minister wrong to accept freebies? Sir Keir Starmer declared gifts worth over £100,000, including VIP football tickets - which he claimed saved taxpayers thousands on security - do you agree? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5117: LISTEN¦ Should all shops be dog friendly? One major UK retailer is now allowing pet owners to bring their pups with them to their 200+ stores. Frank spoke to Helen McClements
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Should all shops be dog friendly? One major UK retailer is now allowing pet owners to bring their pups with them to their 200+ stores. Frank spoke to Helen McClements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5116: LISTEN¦ What makes you working class? Frank talked to taxi driver Robert, after Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch claimed she 'became working class' when she worked at McDonalds, in her teens ...
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What makes you working class? Frank talked to taxi driver Robert, after Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch claimed she 'became working class' when she worked at McDonalds, in her teens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5115: LISTEN¦ Bored of Lunch? Not when Nathan Anthony's about. Frank spoke to the social media star at the Festival of Business, about how he went from cooking for himself at university to sharing his ...
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Bored of Lunch? Not when Nathan Anthony's about. Frank spoke to the social media star at the Festival of Business, about how he went from cooking for himself at university to sharing his recipes with millions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5114: LISTEN¦ Portrait artist Johnny Hamilton is on a mission to 'Make Bangor Great Again' with a series of stunning murals. He spoke to Frank about his 'City of Faces' project, what he'd like to achieve ...
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Portrait artist Johnny Hamilton is on a mission to 'Make Bangor Great Again' with a series of stunning murals. He spoke to Frank about his 'City of Faces' project, what he'd like to achieve and who's next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5113: LISTEN¦ Paddy McDonnell talks about his new show, Dagger, ahead of his tour starting at the SSE Arena on 4th October. He also dropped a few hints about an upcoming Christmas play
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Paddy McDonnell talks about his new show, Dagger, ahead of his tour starting at the SSE Arena on 4th October. He also dropped a few hints about an upcoming Christmas play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5112: LISTEN¦ Does working from home make you more productive? Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says a right to flexible working would make staff more productive and loyal. Frank spoke to Kim Kelly ...
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Does working from home make you more productive? Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says a right to flexible working would make staff more productive and loyal. Frank spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5111: LISTEN¦ From performing for small crowds in a cabaret club, to sharing his talents with 16 million TikTok followers and becoming a Blue Peter presenter, Bangor's Joel Mawhinney has had quite the ...
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From performing for small crowds in a cabaret club, to sharing his talents with 16 million TikTok followers and becoming a Blue Peter presenter, Bangor's Joel Mawhinney has had quite the career - and he's still only 27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5110: LISTEN¦ President Trump has been the target of a second assassination attempt. Are his current security arrangements sufficient? Frank spoke to chair of Republicans Overseas UK, Greg Swenson
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President Trump has been the target of a second assassination attempt. Are his current security arrangements sufficient? Frank spoke to chair of Republicans Overseas UK, Greg Swenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5109: LISTEN¦ Should irresponsible cyclists get penalty points on their driving licence, for dangerous behaviour? Frank got the thoughts of Mick Fealty from Slugger O'Toole
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Should irresponsible cyclists get penalty points on their driving licence, for dangerous behaviour? Frank got the thoughts of Mick Fealty from Slugger O'Toole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5108: LISTEN¦ Money saved or an opportunity missed? The UK government says it won't fund the projected £400m build cost of a new Casement Park in time for the Euros.
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Money saved or an opportunity missed? The UK government says it won't fund the projected £400m build cost of a new Casement Park in time for the Euros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5107: LISTEN¦ Should we raise the age limit for social media? Australia is setting a minimum age amid concerns over physical and mental health of young people. Frank spoke to top cyber security expert ...
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Should we raise the age limit for social media? Australia is setting a minimum age amid concerns over physical and mental health of young people. Frank spoke to top cyber security expert Wayne Denner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5106: LISTEN¦ Will banning junk food advertising before 9pm help fix the obesity crisis? Or is it another example of the 'nanny state'? Frank got the thoughts of Fionola Meredith
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Will banning junk food advertising before 9pm help fix the obesity crisis? Or is it another example of the 'nanny state'? Frank got the thoughts of Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5105: LISTEN¦ Should we still bow or curtsy when meeting a member of the Royal Family? Or is it an outdated tradition? Jude Law, who played Henry VIII, told an interviewer everyone should be treated the ...
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Should we still bow or curtsy when meeting a member of the Royal Family? Or is it an outdated tradition? Jude Law, who played Henry VIII, told an interviewer everyone should be treated the same Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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LISTEN¦ Should MPs be paid less if the UK economy struggles? An ex-government advisor has suggested politicians are too insulated from the consequences of their decision making. Frank spoke to Prof Jon ...
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Should MPs be paid less if the UK economy struggles? An ex-government advisor has suggested politicians are too insulated from the consequences of their decision making. Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5104: LISTEN¦ Is it demeaning for a school to measure girls' skirts? Parents of pupils at a school on the Isle of Wight have been critical after pupils were lined up to have skirts measured under a new ...
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Is it demeaning for a school to measure girls' skirts? Parents of pupils at a school on the Isle of Wight have been critical after pupils were lined up to have skirts measured under a new policy. Frank spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5103: LISTEN¦ The conditions might not suit the players, but Newcastle will be 'jumping' for the return of the Irish Open to Royal County Down. Frank spoke to Off The Ball's Nathan Murphy about everything ...
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The conditions might not suit the players, but Newcastle will be 'jumping' for the return of the Irish Open to Royal County Down. Frank spoke to Off The Ball's Nathan Murphy about everything from the weather to Mayo GAA and Casement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5102: LISTEN¦ What's it like, as a golf fan, to be the barber of choice for some of the world's top players? Frank spoke to Neal Toner, owner of JFH Social barbershops
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What's it like, as a golf fan, to be the barber of choice for some of the world's top players? Frank spoke to Neal Toner, owner of JFH Social barbershops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5101: LISTEN¦ What makes Royal County Down one of the world's top courses? Frank spoke to top golf course analysts James Henderson & Paddy Neil from Top 100 Golf Courses
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What makes Royal County Down one of the world's top courses? Frank spoke to top golf course analysts James Henderson & Paddy Neil from Top 100 Golf Courses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5100: LISTEN¦ Here's what to look out for at this year's Irish Open, at Royal County Down. Frank spoke to Adam McKendry from the Belfast Telegraph
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Here's what to look out for at this year's Irish Open, at Royal County Down. Frank spoke to Adam McKendry from the Belfast Telegraph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5099: LISTEN¦ Is a gift card a lazy present? Or does it just ensure the recipient gets what they want? Frank spoke to commentator Kim Kelly
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Is a gift card a lazy present? Or does it just ensure the recipient gets what they want? Frank spoke to commentator Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5098: LISTEN¦ Should the government increase tax on crisps, cakes and sugary coffee drinks? The Treasury is considering so-called 'sin taxes' as health bodies charities it will save lives - but are they ...
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5Should the government increase tax on crisps, cakes and sugary coffee drinks? The Treasury is considering so-called 'sin taxes' as health bodies charities it will save lives - but are they fair? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5097: LISTEN¦ Should a national team manager always sing the national anthem? England interim boss Lee Carlsey has faced calls to resign after he said he wouldn't sing 'God Save the King'. Frank spoke ...
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Should a national team manager always sing the national anthem? England interim boss Lee Carlsey has faced calls to resign after he said he wouldn't sing 'God Save the King'. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty of Slugger O'Toole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5096: LISTEN¦ Some patients are having to pay up to £5 a time for prescription deliveries, as pharmacies say they're facing huge cost pressures. Frank got the latest from Belfast Telegraph reporter Liam ...
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Some patients are having to pay up to £5 a time for prescription deliveries, as pharmacies say they're facing huge cost pressures. Frank got the latest from Belfast Telegraph reporter Liam Tunney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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