Best La Pause Parents Podcasts (2024)

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The Watch List 10:49

1d 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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Ooh La La... Lauryn Hill 12:04

2h ago12:04

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

2h 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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Newspaper Panel 52:28

2h ago52:28

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

3h ago34:07

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

3h 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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What does YO-YO dieting do to your body? 12:22

3h 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

3h ago8:06

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

3h ago31:23

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

3h 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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Season 18 Ep 12: Bringing SEXY back 45:10

3d ago45:10

45:10

Ok... so what does it REALLLYYYY mean to be/feel sexy, confident and empowered? Welcome! To another episode of “What our momma’s never told us...” LOL - JK Not but really. Is it a number on a scale? A pay raise? A personal accomplishment? We’re going to break this down because Sexy is complex and Sexy is a mixture of things for different people at …

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Season 18 Ep 11: Men-O-Pause 25:18

2d ago25:18

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MAN OH MAN! Let’s talk about this thing called Men-O-Pause! Everyone may not relate, but I promise you’ll circle back to this conversation at one point before you know it. Sooo first and foremost, Menopause is categorized as the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycle, also known as “Shark week” LOL! It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 cons…

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Season 18 Ep 10:Letters to The Men I’ve Loved with Mirtha Michelle 37:31

4d ago37:31

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Who is MIRTHA MICHELLE? Mirtha Michelle Castro Mármol is a Dominican-born poet, author, actress and artist. She wrote the bestselling poetry book Letters, to the Men I Have Loved, which spent over two years in the Top 20 Bestselling Love Poems category on Amazon. She has authored Elusive Loves; Amores Esquivos, a bilingual compilation of love poems…

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Season 18 EP 9: 10 Things Draining Your Energy 42:34

4d ago42:34

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Here’s a problem that affects a LOT of people … a lack of energy! Before the pandemic, the number of people who said they often felt tired was around 43% … and during the pandemic that number shot up to 60%. I thought it would be helpful to list some things you can do to cut out a few sneaky drains on your energy. Because the truth is, many everyda…

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The Watch List 7:40

10d ago7:40

7:40

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

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

11d 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

9d 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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“He’s a bit mad... a bit crazed” - why do we love The Joker? 8:47

10d ago8:47

8:47

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.…

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Understanding jealousy: “Their success is not your failure” 28:10

11d ago28:10

28:10

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

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Chess grudge match of the Century 11:55

11d ago11:55

11:55

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.…

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English media slam Lee Carsley 5:03

10d ago5:03

5:03

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.…

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"Ireland is two decisions away from being a brilliant country" 25:57

12d ago25:57

25:57

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

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What to do with your windfall apples? 6:56

6d ago6:56

6:56

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

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"It's a lifetime of crucifixion" 20:17

12d ago20:17

20:17

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

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Season 18 Ep 8: Let’s just hang out 30:24

10d ago30:24

30:24

Today we literally just wanted to shoot the shit with ya’ll about life, Robert (Susie’s son) getting baptized, who’s gotten married and who still ain’t married 😂 we also talked about toungue slip ups. Have you ever had one? Ohhhh the conversation gets GOOD! Be a fly on the wall and join us _________________________________________________________ F…

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Enter Sandman 10:08

12d ago10:08

10:08

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…

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Newspaper panel 54:19

17d ago54:19

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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

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The Watch List 10:12

18d ago10:12

10:12

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

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“My world fell apart instantly” - Emma Doran 28:11

16d ago28:11

28:11

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

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“Retirement is an illusion” - Lee Child 22:40

13d ago22:40

22:40

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

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Time for a Big Shop Switch-up? 9:45

13d ago9:45

9:45

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

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Why is tinned fish now trendy? 5:54

13d ago5:54

5:54

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

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“This medal beats all the others!” - Róisín Ní Riain 7:38

19d ago7:38

7:38

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…

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Why do we sweat? 12:56

13d ago12:56

12:56

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

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“We were stone mad for tunes” - Sharon Shannon 30:52

13d ago30:52

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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.…

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“I am STILL in the Oasis queue!” 6:20

13d ago6:20

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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.…

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Season 18 Ep 7: We talking about it - Diddy and Cassie 43:50

17d ago43:50

43:50

The world saw the tape of diddy laying hands on Cassie and many were triggered. Why do women stay when this happens? Is this happening more often than not? What do we really think about Diddy? We get into it and try to really understand the WHY oh why so many women like Cassie choose to stay so long. ________________________________________________…

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Season 18 ep 6: 10 signs you’re mentally sharper than the average person 11:11

17d ago11:11

11:11

How smart are you? It’s a deceptively simple question, because the truth is there are many different forms of intelligence. The two primary types are crystallized intelligence which is your level of knowledge and fluid intelligence, which is your ability to understand concepts and complex reasoning processes. So what are the signs that you’re much …

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Season 18 Ep 5: Feeling stuck lately? Unstuck yourself. 33:57

21d ago33:57

33:57

Ever feel just fed up? Stuck? Maybe even a little depressed? WELL - join the club lol! WHY? Because we’re human and ALL of us are having a human experience. There are TONS of things that can make us feel this way: - A Breakup - Loss of a job or opportunity - A misunderstanding with a friend or family - A disappointing outcome - A series of bad/emot…

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Blake Lively Backlash 11:51

25d ago11:51

11:51

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

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Newspaper panel 51:43

25d ago51:43

51:43

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.…

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Who killed Una Lynskey? 26:10

25d ago26:10

26:10

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

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The Watch List 10:01

25d ago10:01

10:01

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

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Paralympics preview 7:20

26d ago7:20

7:20

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

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Nostalgic, wholesome, homemade jam 7:25

26d ago7:25

7:25

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

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“Well, Holy God” - a memoir of a life reporting on the Catholic Church in Ireland 27:57

26d ago27:57

27:57

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

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“I cried the first time I heard this song!” - Tolü Makay 30:02

26d ago30:02

30:02

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

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Post Holiday Blues? Time for a rethink 8:27

26d ago8:27

8:27

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

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Brendan O'Connor and Nell McCafferty – from the archives 4:21

26d ago4:21

4:21

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.…

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Tracker watches, smart phones and child safety 9:55

26d ago9:55

9:55

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

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