Donald Clarke, Chief film correspondent at The Irish Times and Gráinne Humphries, Director of The DIFF join Brendan to talk about the big movie releases of the week and the best shows to catch on TV.By RTÉ Radio 1

Lauryn Hill and The Fugees are reuniting and coming to Dublin next month to celebrate her seminal solo album. Author and Journalist Aoife Barry charts Hill's tumultuous career.By RTÉ Radio 1

The people’s poet Rita Ann Higgins reflects on her life so far, her marriage to Christy for over 50 years, and her complicated relationship with her father.By RTÉ Radio 1

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are; Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor, Politico Europe; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror; Dan O'Brien, Chief economist, Institute of International and European Affairs and Aidan Regan, Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations UCD.…

TV Chef, Anna Haugh talks to Brendan about how to get creative when cooking with mince beyond spag bol!By RTÉ Radio 1

Registered Dietician Sarah Keogh on what repeated crash diets do to our bodies and how to break the cycle.By RTÉ Radio 1

Novice proof DIY. DIY instructor Elaine McFerran gave Brendan the lowdown on the five jobs around the house you definitely can do yourself!By RTÉ Radio 1

Breast cancer survivor Anne Gildea spoke to Brendan about the video Kate Middleton, Britain’s princess of Wales posted to Instagram this week, where she gave an update on her cancer experience. The video has prompted both praise and criticism from cancer survivors.By RTÉ Radio 1

Hugely successful actor, writer and musician Tim Minchin joined Brendan to give him some life advice, including the nuggets of wisdom that we don’t all have to have a dream and that we shouldn’t be seeking happiness!By RTÉ Radio 1

Eamon Ryan, Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport spoke movingly to Brendan about parenting his 23-year-old son Tommy, who has an intellectual disability and a rare form of autism. Eamon spoke to Brendan about his hopes and worries for his son’s future, as he will never be able to live independently.…

Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and entertainment journalist and Dave O’Callaghan, host of podcast ‘Here and Back Again’ join Brendan to chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen.By RTÉ Radio 1

Back in July [2024], actor and writer Robert Sheehan joined Brendan to talk us through his favourite music, but that conversation touched on his introduction to meditation and the effect it had on his life. He’s just published a book Playing Dead, on this theme and he chatted about it with Brendan this morning.…

Today's panel includes; Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner; Alice Leahy, Homelessness Campaigner; Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics DCU; Brenda Power Columnist with The Sunday Times and The Irish Daily Mail and by phone, Dr. Margaret Kennedy, long-term campaigner for victims of clerical abuse and the rights of disabled people…

The latest Joker movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, is set for release next month. But why has the menacing character of The Joker so compelling? And what parts of the human psyche does he tap into? Harvey O’Brien, Head of Film at the UCD School of English, Drama and Film joined Brendan to answer some of those questions.…

Ireland take on England in the Nations League this evening. Both teams have a new manager: for England, it’s former Ireland international, Lee Carsley. But this morning, some of the UK press are rounding on Carsley after he said he won’t sing their anthem at today’s match. Brendan spoke to Cat Soave, Premier League reporter with Sky News.…

The summer winds have brought us a glut of cooking apples. So, what to do with your haul? Ann Marie Dunne, lecturer in baking and pastry at TU Dublin, shares her wholesome recipes for puddings and pastries.By RTÉ Radio 1

The sedate world of world chess was rocked two years ago by an extraordinary row between then world number one, Magnus Carlsen, and a young US challenger, Hans Niemann. Last night the pair faced-off in what was billed as the chess grudge match of the century. Brendan was joined by international master of chess, Mark Quinn.…

Why do we feel jealousy? What is envy? Psychotherapist Richard Hogan explains how jealousy can distract us from enriching our own lives. And he tells Brendan how we can challenge our internal monologue to avoid a shame spiral.By RTÉ Radio 1

Economist David McWilliams talks about his new book Money: A Story of Humanity and how Ireland can solve its housing crisis by learning from other countries.By RTÉ Radio 1

Catholic priest and sexual abuse survivor Fr Brian D'Arcy reflects on yet more heartbreaking revelations stemming from a new report into sexual abuse in religious-run schoolsBy RTÉ Radio 1

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are; Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times, Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor, Graham Finlay, Lecturer, School of Politics and International Relations UCD and Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice IrelandBy RTÉ Radio 1

Comedian Emma Doran has written a book Mad Isn’t It? Which is her personal story about navigating the tricky terrain of teen life, becoming a mother when she was just 18 years old and those moments when things finally click into place.By RTÉ Radio 1

RTÉ Guide Movie Editor, Michael Doherty and writer Amy O’Connor join Brendan to chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen.By RTÉ Radio 1

With a new Happy Gilmore sequel on the way and a Netflix stand up special that is earning rave reviews, Adam Sandler is the clown prince of Hollywood as well as the darling of indie cinema. But what is the enduring appeal of this supposed everyman actor? Host of the No Encore podcast Dave Hanratty breaks down the mystique of the Sandman…

Tinned fish is now being served as a delicacy, so seafood chef Aishling Moore, from Goldie restaurant in Cork ran Brendan through how to make a meal with a can of fish.By RTÉ Radio 1

Are you stuck in a big shop rut? Catriona Redmond is food & cost of living writer for The Irish Examiner, and she gave Brendan some tips for a shaking-up the weekly big shop.By RTÉ Radio 1

Musician Sharon Shannon picked five pieces of music that have meant something to her in her life. Sharon Shannon’s latest single is ‘Jack of Hearts’ from her most recent album, ‘Now’, and a boxset of her spanning her music, ‘Here and Now.’ She’s playing the Glór Theatre in Ennis on October 5th, 2024.…

8am this morning was the time that tickets for next summer’s Oasis gigs in Croke Park were supposed to become available. But the release has been marred by enormous queues, and problems with the Ticketmaster website. Brendan chats to freelance journalist and Oasis fan Dee Laffen, who only had 121,916 people ahead of her in the tickets queue.…

Why do we sweat? Why do some of us sweat more than others? Does it help us expel toxins? Why does it seem to smell? What are pheromones? And is it bad to use anti-perspirants? Those are just some of the questions that Brendan got to ask Dr Aoife Morrin, from the School of Chemical Sciences at DCU.By RTÉ Radio 1

Limerick’s Róisín Ní Riain took home Ireland’s first paralympic medal of the Paris games. She’s the current world Para swimming 100m backstroke champion and holds the world record in the 200m backstroke. She has 5 medals at the Para swimming European Championships this year and now has a silver paralympic medal for the 100 meters backstroke S13…

Lee Child’s books have sold over one-hundred million copies. He’s best-known for his maverick former military cop, Jack Reacher, but this week he published his short story collection ‘Safe Enough’, and he chatted to Brendan this morning.By RTÉ Radio 1

Mick Clifford joined Brendan to talk about the many questions that remain to be answered about the 1971 death of Una Lynskey – a 19-year old woman who disappeared from near her Co. Meath home in autumn 1971. Mick is the author of the new book, Who Killed Una Lynskey?By RTÉ Radio 1

Writer Anna Carey discusses the controversy around the new Blake Lively film It Ends with Us, Hollywood reputations and how parasocial celebrity obsessions can turn ugly.By RTÉ Radio 1

Joining Brendan O'Connor to discuss the Sunday newspapers were: Alison O’Connor, Columnist for The Sunday Times; Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute UCD; Simon Lewis, Principal of Carlow Educate Together National School & Podcaster; and Lorraine Sweeney, Businesswoman and Hotelier.…

Podcaster and presenter Fionnuala Jones and Freelance Entertainment Journalist Brian Lloyd join Brendan to give their recommendations on what to watch for the week ahead.By RTÉ Radio 1

From Sitting Volleyball to Wheelchair Rugby, Sports Journalist Joanne O'Riordan previews the Paralympic Games that open in Paris this Wednesday.By RTÉ Radio 1

Catherine Fulvio, from Ballyknocken House and Cookery School gives Brendan the simple steps to turn your summer fruit into delicious, homemade jam.By RTÉ Radio 1

If you’re dreading returning to your usual routine, don't book another holiday... instead ask yourself WHY your daily life is something to dread? And take action to change it! That’s the advice of chartered work and coaching psychologist, Leisha Redmond McGrath.By RTÉ Radio 1

With the arrival of the new school year, tech editor of the Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler talks to Brendan about starter phones and smart watches and what technology can be employed to give parents peace of mindBy RTÉ Radio 1

In 2020, Nell McCafferty spoke to Brendan in her last radio interview. We revisit that moving conversation in the week that Nell is laid to rest. Nell spoke of her first teenage crush and explored the pain of lost love in later life. And she told Brendan of the loneliness that came with aging. This interview was first broadcast on May 23rd, 2020.…

Who could forget Tolü Makay’s 2021 explosion into the public consciousness with her cover of The Saw Doctors’ N17? She had many successes since then with your own material, and on Saturday she brought Brendan through five pieces of music that have special meaning for her.By RTÉ Radio 1

Patsy McGarry, Religious Affairs Correspondent for The Irish Times, talks to Brendan about his memoir which takes us through his childhood view of the church, losing his faith and his encounters with disgraced bishop, Eamon Casey.By RTÉ Radio 1

William Edgill described the reality of going through the legal system after he was sexually abused as a 12 year old boy, and faced his abuser.By RTÉ Radio 1

Zara Hedderman, Freelance Culture Journalist and Eoin Sweeney, Radio Producer and Broadcaster join Dearbhail to chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen.By RTÉ Radio 1

Today’s panel includes Colm O’Gorman, Human Rights Campaigner and Irish Examiner Food Columnist, Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter with The Business Post, Keire Murphy, European Migration Network, at the ESRI and Louise Bayliss, Focus Ireland and Founder of Single Parent organization SPARK.By RTÉ Radio 1

Author & Arts Journalist Aoife Barry’s guide to controversial YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson AKA MrBeast.By RTÉ Radio 1

As 75,000 attend the Electric Picnic festival, Elaine Burke on how to avoid ticket scams when there are big name acts and concerts taking place.By RTÉ Radio 1

Nancy Pelosi's only Irish interview as she publishes her book "The Art of Power", which is a detailed look at what it is like to be ‘in the room’ enacting change during crucial events.By RTÉ Radio 1

Former 400m champion, now RTE Sports athletic interviewer David Gillick on covering the OlympicsBy RTÉ Radio 1

Sabina Brennan, Health Psychologist, Neuroscientist and bestselling author explains how the brain shapes how you experience pain and how you respond to it.By RTÉ Radio 1