Best Brendan Ahern Podcasts (2024)

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My Life in Five Songs - Cecelia Ahern 26:36

4d ago26:36

26:36

Best-selling author Cecelia Ahern chooses five songs that have soundtracked her life. From Simon & Garfunkel's Cecilia to a pick from P.S. I Love You, she chats to Brendan about her latest novel ‘Into the Storm’, her love of nature and the magic to be found in everyday life.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes - Podcast - Episode 260 - October 9, 2024 1:12:48

4h ago1:12:48

1:12:48

About Tom Hayes: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/about-tj-hayes/⁠⁠ Contact Us/Tom: ⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/contact-us/⁠ Free Stock Market Newsletter and Book: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/free/⁠⁠ Not Investment Advice - See Terms: https://www.hedgefundtips.com/terms-of-use/

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Episode 131- Bobby C and the weird things people are into 1:25:58

1d ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Bobby rejoins the program...the boys play a new game and talk about the things people are into that are weirdBy Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matthew Fitzmaurice

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The Science of the Blue Zones 7:24

3d ago7:24

7:24

Has the data behind “Blue Zones” where people can live to 100, been faked? Prof Rose Anne Kenny from TCD on what this has done to age related research.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Watchlist 11:23

3d ago11:23

11:23

Podcaster, Fionnuala Jones and Eoin Sweeney, TV and radio producer tell Brendan the hits and misses of the week ahead on TV and in the cinemaBy RTÉ Radio 1

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“I Loved My Father From The Day He Died”- Michael Harding 27:54

3d ago27:54

27:54

Writer Michael Harding's father died when Michael was 22. 50 years on he walked the Camino De Santiago to reflect on their differences and similarities and has written a new memoir, I Loved Him From The Day He Died.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Newspaper Panel 55:04

3d ago55:04

55:04

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute UCD, Oisin Coughlan, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth, Former Fianna Fail Minister for Education and Councillor Mary Hanafin, and journalist and broadcaster Alison O’Connor.…

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Everything you need you know before you buy an e-bike. 11:13

4d ago11:13

11:13

Tech expert and e-bike enthusiast, Colin Baker tells us everything you need to know before buying an e-bikeBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Mark Little on the role of Social Media in US Elections 16:01

4d ago16:01

16:01

Tech entrepreneur Mark Little on how memes, influencers and podcasters could decide the US election.By RTÉ Radio 1

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How to do date night dinners at home 7:21

4d ago7:21

7:21

Food writer Lilly Higgins tells Brendan how to step outside of the meal planning and batch cooking chaos to create a special meal for a date-night at home.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Class of 2024 30:59

4d ago30:59

30:59

Reflections on life and hopes for the future - Sophie Hynes, Jack McGinn & Lynetta Wang talk to Brendan about what it’s like to be young in Ireland today.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes - Podcast - Episode 259 - October 2, 2024 1:12:23

6d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

About Tom Hayes: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/about-tj-hayes/⁠⁠ Contact Us/Tom: ⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/contact-us/⁠ Free Stock Market Newsletter and Book: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/free/⁠⁠ Not Investment Advice - See Terms: https://www.hedgefundtips.com/terms-of-use/

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Episode 130- War Movie Draft 56:14

8d ago56:14

56:14

The new host is revealed and the guys draft the best war filmsBy Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matthew Fitzmaurice

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The Watchlist 12:30

11d ago12:30

12:30

Freelance culture journalist, Zara Hedderman and Entertainment journalist, Rory Cashin preview the week’s best film and TVBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Newspaper Panel 56:35

11d ago56:35

56:35

Joining Áine to discuss the stories making the newspapers today were; Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times, Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer, ICTU, Prof. Ray Murphy, University of Galway and Irish Centre for Human Rights, Gráinne Ní Aodha, News Reporter, Press AssociationBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Nadia Dobrianska - Between two homes 12:47

11d ago12:47

12:47

Nadia Dobrianska on the emotional journey from Kyiv to Cork, as her family fled the war in Ukraine, captured in a powerful TG4 documentary “‘Idir Dhá Bhaile – ó Chív go Corcaigh’.By RTÉ Radio 1

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“Grangegorman is where we locked away many of our secrets” -Dermot Bolger 26:07

11d ago26:07

26:07

Poet, playwright and novelist Dermot Bolger talks about his new book Hide Away his fifteenth novel, a story set behind the walls of Grangegorman in the 1940s that deals with Ireland’s past, the secrets of the nation and the ghosts of history that stalk our livesBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Disney+ Password Crackdown 8:13

12d ago8:13

8:13

Tech Editor for the Irish Independent Adrian Weckler gives the lowdown on plans by Disney+ to crackdown on password sharing and if this is the future of all streaming services.By RTÉ Radio 1

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'Disease of Certainty’ in the American elections 19:08

12d ago19:08

19:08

With five weeks until the American presidential elections, Irish writer Colum McCann describes a mood of political uncertainty and the use of facts as ‘mercenary things’ by both campaigns.By RTÉ Radio 1

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My Life in Five Songs – Justine Stafford 31:37

12d ago31:37

31:37

Comedian and podcaster Justine Stafford talks about her ever-evolving career, her mental health struggles and chooses five songs that helped her through the difficult moments in her life.By RTÉ Radio 1

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‘I was a big old lump of hair and a big pair of lips’ - Jamie Oliver 20:58

12d ago20:58

20:58

Chef Jamie Oliver reflects on 25 years of the Naked Chef, his mission to get people back into the kitchen with his new book Simply Jamie and Liam Gallagher’s love of a good bacon sandwich.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Make a little mess for nature - Autumn Wildlife Watch 8:01

12d ago8:01

8:01

How do you help a hedgehog fatten up? Where do butterflies hibernate? Collie Ennis from the Department of Zoology at Trinity College gives his tips on how to nurture wildlife as we move through Autumn.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Getting your immune system winter-ready 10:08

12d ago10:08

10:08

DCU Professor of Immunology Christine Loscher on what we can do, and take, to help prevent colds and flus in the months ahead.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes - Podcast - Episode 258 - September 26, 2024 2:09:29

13d ago2:09:29

2:09:29

About Tom Hayes: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/about-tj-hayes/⁠⁠ Contact Us/Tom: ⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/contact-us/⁠ Free Stock Market Newsletter and Book: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/free/⁠⁠ Not Investment Advice - See Terms: https://www.hedgefundtips.com/terms-of-use/

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The Watch List 11:28

18d ago11:28

11:28

Henrietta McKervey, Writer and John Maguire, Film Critic with the Business Post join Brendan to talk about the big movie releases of the week and the best shows to catch on TV.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Forest walks: “Take off your headphones!” 6:46

18d ago6:46

6:46

With autumn on the march, Galway businesswoman and walker, Lisa Regan, picks her favourite walks for what is now called ‘forest bathing’ in Ireland. Among others. she recommended the Galway Windmill Walk; the Blessington Greenway; and old favourite, The Wicklow Way. She also suggested using the app, AllTrails.…

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My Life in Five Songs – Hector Ó hEochagáin 31:37

18d ago31:37

31:37

The irrepressible Hector Ó hEochagáin picked music including Big Country, U2 and Sahara band, Tinariwen. And he spoke about his new book, The Irish Words You Should Know, which includes – among other nuggets - four separate words for ‘drunk’ as Gaeilge.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Newspaper Panel 55:37

18d ago55:37

55:37

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are; Dan Mulhall, Former Irish Ambassador to the United States; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Advisor and Irish Times columnist and Sinead McSweeney, Former Global VP Public Policy Twitter and current student.…

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"Curries are all about the passion" 9:01

19d ago9:01

9:01

Chef Sunil Ghai of Pickle, Tiffin and Street by Sunil talks Brendan through the art of creating the perfect curry using simple spices.By RTÉ Radio 1

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“Get back to the office!” - Amazon boss 5:20

19d ago5:20

5:20

It’s a move that will send a chill down the spines of many hybrid workers, Amazon boss, Andy Jassy, this week ordered his staff back to the office five days a week. Will it start a trend among other employers? Louise Campbell, head of Careers Network at UCD's Smurfit Business School, dropped in to discuss with Brendan…

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How to save money on your phone bill 14:34

19d ago14:34

14:34

Irish people are getting better at shopping around on big-ticket items like mortgages, but what about smaller monthly bills, like phone bills? Irish Times technology journalist, Ciara O’Brien, had tips for listeners on how to get the best deal on mobile phone accounts.By RTÉ Radio 1

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"Between hope and despair" - Elizabeth Strout on US politics 20:12

19d ago20:12

20:12

Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout is a best-selling author. Her latest book - which brings two characters together – is Tell me Everything. This morning, she chatted to Brendan about growing up in a house without TV; getting rejections from publishers for decades, and the approaching US Presidential election.…

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"I like myself more since my silent retreat" 26:47

19d ago26:47

26:47

Clinical psychologist Dr Tony Bates on his six month silent retreat in a monastery and the benefits of injecting a bit of silence into our daily livesBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Jane Seymour "I've never known love like this" 19:05

19d ago19:05

19:05

Hollywood actress Jane Seymour and her partner John Zambetti of The Malibooz are living and working in Ireland at present and joined Brendan to talk courtship, love and discovering IrelandBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes - Podcast - Episode 257 - September 17, 2024 1:20:13

23d ago1:20:13

1:20:13

About Tom Hayes: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/about-tj-hayes/⁠⁠ Contact Us/Tom: ⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/contact-us/⁠ Free Stock Market Newsletter and Book: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/free/⁠⁠ Not Investment Advice - See Terms: https://www.hedgefundtips.com/terms-of-use/

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Episode 129- The Cartoon Draft 1:18:16

23d ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Cartoons are drafted and some major announcementsBy Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matthew Fitzmaurice

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Ooh La La... Lauryn Hill 12:04

25d ago12:04

12:04

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

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Newspaper Panel 52:28

25d ago52:28

52:28

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.…

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“I have a theory that my father never knew how to love” - Rita Ann Higgins 26:41

25d ago26:41

26:41

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

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The Watch List 10:49

25d ago10:49

10:49

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

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Mince; the oft passed over hero-ingredient gets the spotlight it deserves! 7:55

26d ago7:55

7:55

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

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What does YO-YO dieting do to your body? 12:22

26d ago12:22

12:22

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

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Five household DIY jobs that you actually can do yourself! 8:06

26d ago8:06

8:06

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

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“I don’t take one day on this planet for granted” - Cancer Survivor Anne Gildea 5:49

26d ago5:49

5:49

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

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“Be micro-ambitious and the long-game looks after itself!” Tim Minchin 31:23

26d ago31:23

31:23

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

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“Tommy will never live independently - we will be parents for life” - Eamon Ryan 34:07

26d ago34:07

34:07

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.…

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Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes - Podcast - Episode 256 - September 12, 2024 1:35:16

28d ago1:35:16

1:35:16

About Tom Hayes: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/about-tj-hayes/⁠⁠ Contact Us/Tom: ⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/contact-us/⁠ Free Stock Market Newsletter and Book: ⁠⁠https://www.hedgefundtips.com/free/⁠⁠ Not Investment Advice - See Terms: https://www.hedgefundtips.com/terms-of-use/

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Episode 128- Exotic Pets 59:50

1M ago59:50

59:50

Brendan and Fitzy discuss Chimp Crazy, exotic pet ownership and Fitzy's corner returnsBy Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matthew Fitzmaurice

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“I thought therapy’s for other people, not me!” - actor, Robert Sheehan 31:25

1M ago31:25

31:25

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.…

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Newspaper Panel 49:40

1M ago49:40

49:40

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…

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