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The Hard Shoulder

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Olympics
Kellie Harrington
Rhasidat Adeleke
Metro Link
Twitter
Olive Oil
Dublin Airport
Driving Safety
Fintan Mccarthy
Paul O'donovan
Camogie
Social Media
US Election
RFK Jr.
Driver Behavior
Housing Market
Paris 2024 Olympics
Transportation Infrastructure
Corinthians Boxing Club
Nigel Farage

The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk. Join us every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way.

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Recent Guests

Jack Conan
Irish international rugby player
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Episode: Jack Conan on what we can expect from Leinster rugby
Ryan Good
Food writer and founder of Flavour.ie
Flavour.ie
Episode: Celebrating World Egg Day!
Davina Devine
A drag queen and performer known for her impactful presence in the entertainment industry.
Episode: The Thursday Interview: Davina Devine
Randall Plunkett
Nature conservationist and filmmaker
Episode: Randall Plunkett on his new book ‘Wild Thing’
Reham Mahdi Al Jarrah
Local partner for Christian Aid Ireland in Gaza
Christian Aid Ireland
Episode: Will we finally see peace in Gaza?
Bel Trew
Chief International Correspondent with The Independent
The Independent
Episode: Will we finally see peace in Gaza?
Ollie Lyons
Director and head of land development with JLL
JLL
Episode: Will we see increased apartment construction after Budget 2026?
Orla Hegarty
Architect and assistant professor at the UCD School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy
UCD
Episode: Will we see increased apartment construction after Budget 2026?
Catherine Connolly
Independent presidential candidate
Episode: Kieran speaks with Catherine Connolly ahead of voting day

Host

Kieran Cuddihy
Host of a daily show engaging in current events and cultural topics, facilitating discussions with various guests.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 219 ratings
  • No Barrel Left Unscraped

    Friday’s show is always underwhelming.

    Maybe time for a new producer and someone to replace the bumpkin.

    Need to do something. The rest of the week is not much better these days. Disappointed!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States6 months ago
  • Deeee seeeevning

    It’s “this evening” - awful show with terrible overuse of THEEEEEEE before everything. Note to presenter: reading a quotations book and spouting random clever references does not make you clever.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Johanes989
    Ireland7 months ago
  • Cringe

    This guy is so disingenuous. The posh accent is actually cringe

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    El Sham
    Irelanda year ago
  • Great!

    Kieran is a breath of fresh air after George/Ivan. Good command of detail and wry sense of humour at times. I like the travel slot, the head to head/common ground. Better week in review possible of a Friday. Very good at uploading podcasts quickly which is great.. V good on insta/social. So far this show is my preference to last word/Drivetime. Great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Great!

    Kieran is a breath of fresh air after George/Ivan. Good command of detail and wry sense of humour at times. I like the travel slot, the head to head/common ground. Better week in review possible of a Friday. Very good at uploading podcasts promptly. V good on insta/social. So far this show is my preference to last word/Drivetime. And Kieran is a hotty too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland2 years ago

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Certain listeners view the host as a refreshing change compared to previous hosts, appreciating his conversational style and command over topics.
Critics have commented on the perceived bias in political discussions, calling for more balanced viewpoints.
Listeners appreciate the engaging blend of serious discussions and lighter, humorous segments that keep the content relatable.
Some audience members have expressed dissatisfaction with the audio quality, indicating a need for production improvements.

Chart Rankings

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#174
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#171
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#29
Ireland/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Irish Flotilla participants finally returning home
Q: Has everybody the means to get home to where they need to go?
Yes, the Irish Consular staff has been very supportive, providing hotels and medical personnel, ensuring participants have means to get home.
Irish Flotilla participants finally returning home
Q: What have they been saying, if anything, Caoimhe, about the conditions of their detention?
They reported physical abuse particularly against men, long periods without water, and punitive behavior when asking for access to toilets.
Budget 2026: Interview with Minister Paschal Donohoe
Q: What if that [apartment completion] doesn't happen?
Donohoe expresses confidence that it will have a very positive impact but acknowledges the risks.
Budget 2026: Interview with Minister Paschal Donohoe
Q: How would you describe Budget 2026?
Donohoe describes it as a budget focused on investing in the country's future with a historic investment of 19 billion euros.
Budget 2026: Reactions to Hospitality VAT cut
Q: Paul, is there a way that we could have targeted those groups without doing the VAT cut?
Possibly, but there's so many costs coming in to businesses.

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1. Jack Conan
2. Ryan Good
3. Davina Devine
4. Randall Plunkett
5. Reham Mahdi Al Jarrah
6. Bel Trew
7. Ollie Lyons
8. Orla Hegarty

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