Best Harmless Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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The latest from the Conor McGregor civil sexual assault case 5:22

4h ago5:22

5:22

Nikita Hand continued to give evidence in a High Court civil trial today, alleging that mixed martial artist Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel. Orla O'Donnell, RTE legal affairs correspondent was in court and joins Sarah.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Roscommon woman Sherin Alsabbagh talks about her fight 74 year old mother out of Gaza 5:32

4h ago5:32

5:32

Sherin Alsabbagh is fighting to get her 74 year old mother out of Gaza, The elderly Gazan woman was granted a visa to travel to Ireland eight months but has refused permission to leave. Sherin has received distressing news today about her mother's safety and she joins Sarah.By RTÉ Radio 1

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General Election 2024 is underway! What to expect over the coming weeks 11:25

4h ago11:25

11:25

Earlier today announcing the Friday November 29th General Election date, Taoiseach Simon Harris reminded the Irish people to value thier vote and to use their voice. John Cooke asks shoppers in Galway for their political wish lists. And Barry Lenihan tells us what to expect over the coming weeks.By RTÉ Radio 1

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ProgNeg #44 The World, The Flesh and the Devil 1:40:24

7h ago1:40:24

1:40:24

ALONE: It's Prognosis Negative Episode Four Four, featuring Caleb, Sean and Eric. Join us as we find ourselves alone at the end of the world as we discuss the 1959 film, The World, The Flesh, and the Devil. Dive in and discover if we go type O Neg or Pos! This is a Non-canonical ProgNeg, released out of sequence. This discussion was recorded on Nov…

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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING “FUN”—THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND BEYOND 22:57

12h ago22:57

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Put the entertainment back into entertaining with these fresh, innovative tips from Joan Baumer, a corporate caterer, writer, national award winner, and the owner of Crepe Cakerie.By Mary Insprucker/Joan Baumer

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Election Day voting is underway in the United States 12:34

7h ago12:34

12:34

The final opinion polls shows both candidates are neck and neck in an exceptionally tight race. For their take on how the election is going, Amanda Renteria, former national political director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign & Erol Morkoc, chief strategist for Republicans Overseas.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Una Kelly reports from polling station in Kent County in Michigan 9:12

1d ago9:12

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Voting in America is underway today as both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie to become the 47th President of the United States. Una Kelly reports from the polling station in Kent County in Michigan.By RTÉ Radio 1

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A Mayo woman helping with the recovery effort in Spain describes horrific scenes 12:55

3d ago12:55

12:55

The Spanish Government has declared Valencia a disaster area and is providing 10.6 billion euro in urgent aid following last week's devastating flash floods. Cormac speaks with Eimear McCormack who is helping with the clean up in Valencia.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Green Minister Ossian Smyth on Ireland's cyber-security 7:04

8h ago7:04

7:04

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) received over 5,000 reports of suspected cybersecurity incidents and over 700 were confirmed as authentic threats. We discuss the State's vulnerability to cyber attacks with the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Ossian Smyth.…

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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland discourages people from buying SUVs 8:05

3d ago8:05

8:05

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) says the country has "significant gaps" to close in order to meet legally binding Climate Action Plan and EU targets. For more on this Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the Department of Civil Engineering, in Trinity College Dublin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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New counselling service for doctors and patients going through the stress of a medical council investigation 5:09

8h ago5:09

5:09

The Medical Council has today launched CAREhub, an independent, confidential service. It provides counselling and wellbeing support to medical students, doctors, and members of the public who are taking part in a Medical Council investigation. To tell us why, Dr Suzanne Crowe, President of the Medical Council.…

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We're All Going to the World's Fair 2:17:33

10h ago2:17:33

2:17:33

Yeet? Skibbidy? I don’t know Gen Z stuff. It’s We're All Going to the World’s Fair this week on Haunted Phosphorescence! Support the show and get early access and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/harmlessentertainment https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDmdtUAW_pJYCJfaZV7Unw/live Buy some Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attention…

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UNRWA warns that the nightmare in northern Gaza is intensifying 7:58

5h ago7:58

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Israel today ended an agreement that facilitated the work of the main United Nations relief organisation for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA is the biggest aid provider in Gaza still providing humanitarian aid in the territory. Sarah speaks to their spokesperson Louise Wateridge, who is currently working in Northern Gaza.…

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On the last day of the US presidential campaign, Una Kelly reports from the swing state of Michigan 10:51

5h ago10:51

10:51

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are pushing their closing messages to voters on the last day of campaigning before America decides its next president. Both candidates are in a final sprint across key battleground states. One of those states is Michigan. Our reporter Una Kelly is there.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Government announces 173 million euro in funding for 35 sports projects 10:36

5h ago10:36

10:36

Sports clubs and facilities all over the country are in for a boost after the governement announced 173 million euro in funding for 35 sports projects today. Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne tells us more.By RTÉ Radio 1

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High Court orders a stay on the Dublin Airport Passenger cap, paving the way for higher passenger numbers next summer 10:49

5h ago10:49

10:49

The number of passenger seats available on aircrafts using Dublin Airport next summer will not now be cut, because the High Court granted a stay on a decision by the aviation regulator to cap the peak season slots. For the latest on this Will Goodbody, RTÉ's Business Editor and Oisín Coughlan, CEO of Friends of the Earth Ireland.…

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Emotional affairs - harmless fun or a relationship red flag? 6:34

5h ago6:34

6:34

Do you have an office wife or husband, do you maybe exchange flirty messages with an old crush on Instagram? An article in the Times UK over the weekend has raised questions around the blurred lines of infidelity as a woman detailed her 'emotional affair' with a Dad on her school run. Dating and Relationship Expert Frances Kelleher.…

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Protests and unrest in Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon 11:46

5h ago11:46

11:46

In the town of Ballaghaderreen, hundreds of people marched though the streets demanding a more visible Garda presence following recent incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour. The peaceful demonstration was sparked by reports of an alleged assault against a teenager on Halloween night. Our reporter John Cooke tell us more.…

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With the election just days away Kamla Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in key swing states 11:00

4h ago11:00

11:00

Most polls show Trump and Harris running neck and neck with the two candidates evenly matched in seven key swing states. To discuss this Dr Laura Barberena, communication strategist who worked on campaigns for Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton & Mark Rozell, chair of the school of policy in government in George Mason University in Northern Virginia.…

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Minister Alan Dillon and Richard Boyd Barrett debate the housing progress 14:51

18h ago14:51

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The Department of Housing has published its monthly data on the number of Commencement Notices, which is when residential construction starts, for the month of September. To debate the progress Alan Dillon Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government & Planning and Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire.…

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The death toll in Spain continues to rise, as parts of the country still face a red weather warning 8:20

4h ago8:20

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The death toll from the devastating floods in Spain earlier this week has risen to over 200 as torrential rains continue to threaten other parts of the country. To tell us more Spanish Correspondent Jaime Velazquez, and Mike McDowell.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Doctor at ActionAid Ireland supported in hospital in Gaza speaks of horrific conditions and patients dying 8:47

5d ago8:47

8:47

The director of one of the last functioning hospitals in Northern Gaza has said the territory is now “totally destroyed”. Dr Muhammad Salah, head of the Al Awda hospital which is supported by ActionAid Ireland tells us more.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Days before the US turns out to vote, Joe Biden 'jokingly' bites a baby. Update from the campaign trail 13:58

6h ago13:58

13:58

The two candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, are both heading to Arizona and other states for events today before polling on Tuesday. To discuss the campaign we were joined by Jennifer Ewing who is Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UK.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Government has today published its response to the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity 6:23

6h ago6:23

6:23

In March of last year the Assembly, chaired by Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, published some 159 recommendations. The Government say over 90% of the Citizen's Assembly's recommendations on biodiversity loss are now in progress or implemented.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Road Safety Authority Transition Year road safety programme delivers results 6:47

6h ago6:47

6:47

A new RSA programme, launched in September, delivering road safety education to transition year students has proved to be a success. To tell us more about the programme, we were joined by Mary Madden, Director of Schools from the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB and by the RSA's Director of Partnerships and External Affairs Sarah O’Connor.…

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Irish troops heading to Lebanon 7:19

6h ago7:19

7:19

Camp Shamrock, where hundreds of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are based, was struck by a rocket last night. Our reporter Una Kelly was at Costume Barracks in Athlone.By RTÉ Radio 1

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A new pilot plan for special education - but will it work? 15:34

9d ago15:34

15:34

The Government has set up a taskforce on special education planning and provision in the Dublin 15 area. Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education & Inclusion, Hildegarde Naughton debates with People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy.By RTÉ Radio 1

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A mixed response to the government's Covid inquiry 3:55

2d ago3:55

3:55

An examination of the State's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to begin its work in the coming weeks, after the cabinet signed off on its terms of reference. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha addresses this with Drivetime.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Do you feed foxes? 9:19

4d ago9:19

9:19

Journalist and author Amanda Brunker gives us all her tips for looking after your local foxes!By RTÉ Radio 1

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Ireland needs 70,000 homes a year, and 80,000 more construction workers 14:09

1d ago14:09

14:09

Ireland's infrastructure is lagging 25% behind that of high-income European economies, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation and Seamus Hoyne, Dean of Flexible and Work-based Learning at the Technical University of Shannon.…

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In the light of the deadly Spanish floods how is Ireland prepared for extreme weather events? 4:27

5h ago4:27

4:27

With all the climate models expecting a more extreme escalation of events, how prepared is Ireland for these extreme weather events? With Dr Michelle McKeown, Lecturer in Environmental Science at University College Cork.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Irish infrastructure lagging behind EU counterparts, says Irish Fiscal Advisory Council 15:01

11d ago15:01

15:01

Ireland's infrastructure is lagging 25% behind that of high-income European economies, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure debates with Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin TD for Donegal.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Spain declares three days of mourning as the death toll from flash floods continues to rise 16:23

5h ago16:23

16:23

Three victims of the Spanish floods tell us about their experiences. Maya Middlemiss, founder of Remote Work Europe, Mercedes Rojas and Mike McDowall.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Creeslough families call for public inquiry 8:25

5h ago8:25

8:25

Several families of those who died in the Creeslough explosion two years ago say they feel they are a step closer to finding out why it happened after a meeting with government today. Our reporter Una Kelly has been speaking to some of the families and their solicitors.By RTÉ Radio 1

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David McRedmond: Dublin is a beautiful city held back by naysayers 13:30

19h ago13:30

13:30

Dublin is a beautiful city held back by naysayers, and Dublin 1 could become one of the most exciting neighbourhoods in Europe, says David McRedmond, Chief Executive of An Post and independent chair of the Dublin City Taskforce. David joins Cormac along with Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor with The Irish Times.…

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Humanitarian system in Gaza will collapse if UNRWA is unable to operate, warns charities on the ground 11:15

17h ago11:15

11:15

Humanitarian agencies warned today that it would be impossible to fill the void left by UNRWA, the main UN organisation in Gaza providing emergency relief to Palestinian people. For more on this developing story Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, Former Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights.…

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Experts warn normalising alcohol as a coping mechanism and so-called 'wine mom' culture 12:02

17h ago12:02

12:02

Experts warn that normalising alcohol as a coping mechanism exploits vulnerable women, increasing health risks and reinforcing unrealistic expectations of motherhood. CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, Dr Sheila Gilheany.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Sinn Féin's health policy: Promises of more GPs and more medical cards 10:26

1d ago10:26

10:26

Sinn Féin launched their new healthcare policy today. Among the measures, more GPs and more medical cards, an end to prescription charges and a plan to invest over €15 billion in capital projects as part of its five-year strategy. To discuss this Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD and Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD.…

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World Stroke Day 7:08

16h ago7:08

7:08

While charities campaign to raise awareness of the signs of stroke and the importance of calling an ambulance asap. One accedemic is using the day to spread the word about techniques to Dr Kenneth Monaghan is Clinical Musculo-skeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, Lecturer in Health Science Physiology at the Atlantic Technological University.…

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Widespread condemnation of Israel's parliament vote to ban UNRWA 10:38

16h ago10:38

10:38

There has been widespread condemnation of Israel's parliament which last night voted to ban the UN's Palestinian refugee agency from operating in Israel and in east Jerusalem. There are now fears that the agency's operations in Gaza will collapse. For more Dr Rajaa Musleh, Med Global's Gaza Country Director who is just recently back from Gaza.…

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One year on from flooding in Co. Louth, many say the community came out in force to look after their own 12:00

1d ago12:00

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A year ago this week, floodwaters deluged parts of north Louth. Hundreds of homes, farms and businesses were devastated, with repair bills running into hundreds of thousands of euro. Our reporter Una Kelly has been speaking to business owners in the Cooley Peninsula, with more from Paddy Malone, PRO of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce.…

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Consultants at The Mater Hospital trying to raise the profile of prostate cancer with an estimated 1 in 7 at risk thorughout their lifetime 7:24

13d ago7:24

7:24

Last week when the British athlete and Olympian Chris Hoy confirmed that he’s had a terminal diagnosis, searches about prostate cancer - on the NHS website - increased by 672%. With more is Greg Nason, Consultant Urologist at Mater Private Network.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Trump rally quickly distances itself from from comic who described Puerto Rico as a 'floating Island of garbage'. 9:48

13d ago9:48

9:48

With just a week and a day until the US Election vote, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump could hardly be closer - with both both candidates keen to avoid any mis-steps in the coming days, with more is Harriet Alexander, US Based Journalist.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Gambling's rapid expansion via mobile phones and the internet harming far more people than previously thought 4:46

1d ago4:46

4:46

Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid expansion via mobile phones and the internet harming far more people than previously thought, a Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling has found. Prof. Heather Wardle Heather is a Professor of Gambling Research and Policy at the University of Glasgow.…

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Little Shop of Horrors 1:58:22

6d ago1:58:22

1:58:22

Suddenly Little Shop of Horrors is being watched this week on Haunted Phosphorescence! Support the show and get early access and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/harmlessentertainment https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDmdtUAW_pJYCJfaZV7Unw/live Buy some Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attention-hellmart-shoppers Check out Execu…

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MHC #183 The Legend of Ruby Sunday & The Empire of Death 1.8 & 1.9 1:58:18

3d ago1:58:18

1:58:18

BRIDGERTON: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Eight Three featuring Carl, Cat, Caleb, Sean and Eric. Join us as we dive into a NEW Doctor Who story, discussing the final episodes of Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the 15th Doctor, in The Legend of Ruby Sunday & The Empire of Death! Let the banter begin! LINKS: @SciFiPartyLine: scifipartyline.com…

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In the Mouth of Madness 2:29:06

8d ago2:29:06

2:29:06

What if books were scary? It’s In the Mouth of Madness this week on Haunted Phosphorescence! Support the show and get early access and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/harmlessentertainment https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDmdtUAW_pJYCJfaZV7Unw/live Buy some Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attention-hellmart-shoppers Check out…

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UNIFIL withdraws from a Lebanon observation post 12:03

16d ago12:03

12:03

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon has said that its peacekeepers withdrew from an observation post in south Lebanon after Israeli forces fired at it. Ettie Higgins, Deputy Representative of UNICEF in Lebanon.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Will Average Speed Cameras really change driver behaviour? 9:56

16d ago9:56

9:56

Average Speed Cameras have "Gone Live" ahead of the Bank Holiday rush on the N3 in Cavan and N5 in Mayo. John Cooke was on the roadside near Swinford in Co. Mayo.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Life in prison for Armagh man Alexander McCartney in one of the biggest catfishing cases in the world 15:32

16d ago15:32

15:32

An Armagh man who was the subject of one of the largest investigations in the world into the sexual extortion of children has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of a 12-year-old girl. Former police officer of the UK Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre , Jim Gamble and Psychotherapist and Author Richard Hogan.…

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