Best Anton Savage Podcasts (2024)

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Route 66 12:27

1h ago12:27

12:27

45 Irish bikers will ride motorbikes across route 66 to raise funds for Irish children's hospitals Anton is joined by Jim McCormack, one of the Route 66'ers, and Sharon Nolan, Head of Communications for the Children's Health Foundation, ahead of the fundraiser that sees bikers ride from Chicago to L.A. along the legendary route, including Anton him…

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Richard Schiff 8:18

35m ago8:18

8:18

It’s been 25 years since the Aaron Sorkin drama The West Wing hit TV screens To say the show shaped the future of television would be an understatement, becoming a hit worldwide from the get-go Anton is joined by Richard Schiff, who played Toby Ziegler in the show, a role for which he won an Emmy Hit ‘Play’ to hear this great interview…

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David Coleman 9:51

35m ago9:51

9:51

Anton is joined by David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist as he embarks on a nationwide tour of talks David is speaking at towns across the country with the aim of reframing the way children and parents manage anxiety Hit ‘Play’ for more on this fascinating subject

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Sunday Papers 41:46

35m ago41:46

41:46

Anton is joined by Paul Williams, Crime Journalist with The Irish Independent, Scott Lucas, Professor & Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute in UCD, and Joan Mulvihill, artist and Digitalisation Lead at Siemens Hit ‘play’ to get an in-depth view of what was in the papers today, from fallout in the dropping of the Hate Speech Legislation to th…

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The Shocking Snag List At The National Children’s Hospital 12:39

35m ago12:39

12:39

Fionnán Sheahan from The Irish Independent is with us to discuss the incredible snag list at The National Children’s Hospital Among many shocking revelations, none of the 3,000 rooms finished so far by the builder of the NCH “were completed to the expected, acceptable standard” Hit ‘Play’ for more on this story…

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Ask The Expert: Medical Advice 10:47

26m ago10:47

10:47

Anton is joined by Dr. Eleanor Galvin, GP at Family Doctors.ie, based in Rathfarnham. Eleanor answers listeners questions on all things medical. Hit ‘Play’ for more.

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In Conversation With Mark O’Rowe 16:34

26m ago16:34

16:34

Anton is joined by Mark O’Rowe, Irish playwright and screenwriter as he begins showing his first play in six years, ‘Reunion’ You may remember Rowe’s name from writing for screen in the Colin Farrell starring ‘Intermission’ or for stage with 2007’s ‘Terminus’ Hit ‘Play’ to hear the interview in full

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Francis Brennan 9:29

1h ago9:29

9:29

Formerly of The Park Hotel in Kenmare, Francis Brennan joins Anton to discuss life after hotel. Francis is on to speak about his new TV show, the price of steak and the secret to a successful retirement. Hit ‘Play’ for more.

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One Man’s 31st Liffey Swim 5:08

1h ago5:08

5:08

Anton is joined by Brian Nolan from Leinster Open Sea, who is competing in his 31st Liffey Swim. The annual Liffey Swim takes place in September each year, and boasts over 400 competitors. Hit ‘play’ to hear more about Brian’s ‘family tradition’ of swimming the length of the capital’s river.

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Gloria Allred On The Allegations Against Mohamed Al Fayed 14:59

1h ago14:59

14:59

Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of Harrods, has been accused of sexual assault and rape by former employees of his at the department store Attorney Gloria Allred, one of the attorneys representing the Harrods employees, joins Anton to discuss the case and the horrific allegations that have come to light. WARNING: This item will contain details of…

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What's Going On? 18:28

1h ago18:28

18:28

Anton is joined by Peter Leonard, a barrister specialising in Employment Law and Judicial Review and Mamobo Ogoro, presenter of Unified on NewsTalk to discuss the big news stories this past week Hit ‘Play’ for more

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Government Drops Plans For Hate Speech Legislation 7:27

1h ago7:27

7:27

Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, joins Anton to discuss how plans for the new hate speech legislation have been dropped by the government. Hit ‘play’ on this episode for more.

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In Conversation with Patsy McGarry 17:47

2d ago17:47

17:47

Having spent over 25 years as Religious Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times, there are few people more equipped than Patsy McGarry to comment on the current place that religion and religious organisations occupy in Irish society. Patsy has just penned his memoir titled, ‘Well, Holy God’ and he joins Anton for a chat.…

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Botox and Cosmetic Procedures 12:20

1d ago12:20

12:20

Depending how you look at it, Botox is a safe and certain way to smooth wrinkles and fine lines, boosting your self-esteem and sense of self-worth. On the flip side of that, it is a toxin that fixes your skin into a permanent "frozen" expression, further adding to a culture of increasing beauty standards. So, what are the considerations when approa…

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Budget 2025 Latest with Minister Paschal Donohoe 14:42

1d ago14:42

14:42

Anton is joined in studio by Minister for Public Expenditure and TD for Dublin Central, Paschal Donohoe to discuss the upcoming Budget 2025. The Minister has said that this week’s EU ruling ordering Ireland to collect €14 billion in back taxes from Apple will not impact on the upcoming budget.

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Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel 35:06

3d ago35:06

35:06

Joining Anton to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times, Mark Hennessy, Frances Fitzgerald and Political Commentator Ursula Savage.

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In conversation with Moya Brennan 12:47

29m ago12:47

12:47

Anton is joined 'In conversation' with folk singer, songwriter, and harpist, Moya Brennan.

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Ask the Expert: Parenting with Dr Mary O'Kane 11:27

3d ago11:27

11:27

Joining Anton for this week's Ask The Expert is Dr Mary O’Kane, lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education, who is here to answer your parenting questions.

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Michael O'Leary on the proposed limit on passenger seat capacity at Dublin Airport 18:08

1h ago18:08

18:08

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), has proposed limiting passenger seat capacity at Dublin Airport over next summer because of the passenger cap at the airport. Michael O'Leary, Ryanair CEO joins Anton to discuss.

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Things to consider when renovating your home 7:39

1h ago7:39

7:39

Home renovations are challenging and with a dearth of builders, architects and designers out there, planning ahead is crucial in making the whole process as seamless as possible. Shay Lally of Houses to Restore joins Anton to discuss.

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What's Going on with Lise Hand & Gina London 25:32

2h ago25:32

25:32

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is journalist, Lise Hand & Gina London, Leadership communications expert and Sunday Independent columnist.

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Irish Rail set to alter timetables following commuter disruption 10:22

2h ago10:22

10:22

Jane Cregan, Deputy Corporate Communication Manager with Irish Rail joins Anton to discuss Irish Rail disruption seen this week and what the future plans are for the rail network as a whole.

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In Conversation with Neven Maguire 19:50

10d ago19:50

19:50

When he’s not jet setting off to Italy, Spain or Portugal, or foraging around the Greenway’s of Ireland, you may just spot a wild Neven Maguire wandering around the Irish coast in search of Ireland’s best coastal restaurants, cafes, food stalls and trucks. It’s all part of his latest TV series, 'Neven's Coastal Food Trails' . Neven joins Anton to c…

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In Conversation with Simon Raymonde 13:15

5d ago13:15

13:15

Simon Raymonde is a musician, producer, and one-third of the seminal band Cocteau Twins. His recently released memoir is titled ‘In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me’ . Simon joins Anton for a chat.

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Sinn Féin's €39bn housing plan 14:03

5d ago14:03

14:03

Earlier this week, Sinn Féin launched its A Home of Your Own paper, a 109-page document that sets out how, if in government, Sinn Féin would deliver 300,000 public and private homes over five years. But with political opponents referring to it as ‘an almost Frankenstein arrangement’ and simply ‘not possible’, just how feasible is it in reality? Eoi…

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Anton's Sunday Newspaper panel 46:24

5d ago46:24

46:24

Joining Anton to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is Former Director of One in Four, Colm O'Gorman, Former Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Alan Shatter and Woodview HRM HR and Dispute Resolution Expert, Louisa Meehan.

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In conversation with Marc Almond 16:29

14d ago16:29

16:29

Anton is joined by 80s royalty Marc Almond, formerly of synth-pop/new wave duo Soft Cell, to talk about dealing with fame in his younger years, his latest album, 'I'm Not Anyone', and his upcoming show in the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on Thursday, September 26th.

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Ask The Expert: Pete the Builder 9:25

10d ago9:25

9:25

Joining Anton to answer all of your DIY related questions for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Peter Finn, better known as 'Pete the Builder'.

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How will Simon Harris and Keir Starmer reset Anglo-Irish relations? 17:46

6d ago17:46

17:46

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will pay a visit to Ireland today following an invitation by Taoiseach Simon Harris issued at their meeting in Chequers on 17 July. This is part of efforts on both sides of the Irish Sea to reset relations following Brexit. Joining Anton to discuss is Bobby McDonagh, former Irish ambassador to the EU and UK & Jen…

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What’s Going On with Killian Woods & Alison Comyn 28:41

14d ago28:41

28:41

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter with the Business Post & Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil candidate for Louth.

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Dylan Moran on standup, heckling & the Galway Comedy Festival 7:14

14d ago7:14

7:14

The Galway Comedy Festival will be taking place between October 22nd and October 28th. Anton is joined by comedian Dylan Moran to talk all things standup, the festival itself, and how he wishes more people would heckle him on stage.

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Keir Starmer in Dublin: What to know 6:00

10d ago6:00

6:00

Keir Starmer is set to become the first British Prime Minister to visit the Ireland in five years marking a "new era of cooperation and friendship" between the two nations. Joining Anton to look ahead to today's events is Newstalk reporter, Alex Rowley.

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How MGM's musical history was almost lost. 15:31

12d ago15:31

15:31

This Wednesday the National Concert Hall is hosting a special performance, The Sound of Hollywood, which will see iconic MGM musicals performed in concert. Such as Singin’ in the Rain and the The Wizard of Oz, But many of the iconic sounds that came out of the golden era of musicals in the 40s and 50s were nearly lost. Joining Anton to tell the sto…

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'Consumers Felt Misled' Calls for Investigation into Oasis Ticket Sale 21:12

12d ago21:12

21:12

The scramble and mania for Oasis tickets Yesterday has left many fans of the iconic band disappointed and ticketless.. The experience yesterday from many was frustration, as the Ticketmaster website reportedly kicked users out of queues and faced numerous technical issues. Additionally, Ticketmaster has come under fire concerning the pricing struct…

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CSO Immigration and Emigration figures fleshed out 10:14

20d ago10:14

10:14

Earlier in the week the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released figures detailing immigration and emigration in and out of the country. 149,200 people immigrated to the Republic of Ireland in the 12 months leading up to April 2024 while 69,000 people emigrated in the same period. These stats have gotten lots of attention in the last week from thos…

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Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel September 1st 24:09

20d ago24:09

24:09

Joining Anton to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is Lynn Boylan Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin, Fiona Looney, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail and Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

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'Who is forcing anyone to pay 400 euros for a ticket' Former Ticketmaster Vice President on Oasis Ticket Scramble 17:07

13d ago17:07

17:07

Yesterday the scramble for Oasis tickets got away and immediately the backlash against Ticketmaster from the public was rife. With tens of thousands unable to purchase tickets for the reunion of the iconic band, anger against the ticket distribution company was palpable. But was the Rhetoric around Ticketmaster after yesterday's fair given the dema…

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It's National Cinema Day today! 9:28

14d ago9:28

9:28

Today marks National Cinema Day, meaning that you can go to the cinema today to watch a film on the big screen for the price of five euros. However, is the business of cinemas in Ireland today in good condition? Anton was joined by Producer with Treasure Entertainment Rebecca O’Flanagan and by John Kelleher of Producer and Former Director of Irish …

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Ask The Expert: Nutrition 16:07

14d ago16:07

16:07

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask The Expert is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietician and founder of Eatwell.

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Bertie Ahern on the 30th Anniversary of the IRA Ceasefire 17:43

14d ago17:43

17:43

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the IRA ceasefire. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joined Anton on the show to reflect on that time.

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Is Spaghetti Carbonara in a tin a good idea? 7:01

14d ago7:01

7:01

Heinz has announced that Spaghetti Carbonara will be launched in stores starting next week. However, can this new product by the brand be as good as a homemade recipe? Anton was joined by Manuela Spinelli Head of Community at EEuro-Toques Ireland and Former interpreter for Giovanni Trapattoni and by Gary O’Hanlon, Chef at the K Club, to discuss thi…

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What's Going on with Barbara Scully and Jack Horgan-Jones. 21:09

14d ago21:09

21:09

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers are broadcaster and writer Barbara Scully and Jack Horgan-Jones, political reporter with The Irish Times.

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Oasis tickets go on sale! 16:15

14d ago16:15

16:15

As thousands wait in Ticketmaster queues in an attempt to buy tickets for Oasis's hugely anticipated reunion concerts next year, Anton was joined by Political Correspondent with Virgin Media News and Oasis superfan, Gavin Reilly, and by Newstalk's own Bella Finn.

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In Conversation with Keith Barry 9:41

20d ago9:41

9:41

This week Anton sits down with 'brainhacker' Keith Barry.

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Reviving the DeLorean 12:29

20d ago12:29

12:29

Anton speaks with Kat DeLorean, who is reviving her father’s dream by launching a sports car.

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Why are Ireland's restaurants closing? 23:48

27d ago23:48

23:48

The Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI) have counted 577 restaurant closures between September 2023 and this past July - around two per day. Beloved Dublin eatery UKIYO, is another restaurant having to close its doors after 20 years of business. Co-owner Duncan Maguire and CEO of the RAI, Adrian Cummins join Anton to tell us more about these cl…

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Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel August 25th 52:49

20d ago52:49

52:49

Joining Anton to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is broadcaster Matt Cooper, Zara King, Virgin Media News Correspondent and journalist Valerie Cox.

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Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke 15:55

21d ago15:55

15:55

Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge and Woodie’s DIY and Garden Expert.

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In conversation with pitmaster Evan LeRoy 12:54

28d ago12:54

12:54

Joining Anton to chat about his work as a chef and pitmaster is Evan LeRoy, co-owner of LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas.

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Aer Lingus College Football Classic comes to Dublin 9:48

28d ago9:48

9:48

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be taking place at the Aviva Stadium later on today. John Antony, co-founder of the Aer Lingus College Football Classics & Ty Henry, Captain and Quarterback of the Dublin Rebels join Anton to preview the festivities.

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