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A podcast hosted by Matt Cooper featuring intimate, in-depth and insightful interviews with guests from across the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, politics and more. Audiences are long familiar with Matt’s skill as an interviewer through his radio and TV work. Now for the first time, his podcast offers him (and his guests) the opportunity to chat more personally than we’ve heard before.... more

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On this week's Magnified, Matt is joined by former Kerry footballer Marc Ó Sé.

During his career with his county Marc earned five All-Ireland titles, along with 10 Munster championship and 3 national football league medals. He was also awarded 3 All... more

Former All-Ireland winning hurler with Kilkenny Walter Walsh is the latest guest on Magnified.

He founded his tech business SocialTies with Brendan Kavanagh earlier this year which saw him create the Kilkenny Cats Social app. The app is a one stop s... more

Hannah Wrixon is co-founder and CEO of KELLA, an exclusive company which focuses on supporting female business leaders.

Hannah founded KELLA on International Women’s Day 2025, having previously started and sold three other businesses. She has 25 yea... more

Louis Walsh is one of the most prolific music moguls of the last 20 years, having managed pop groups such as Westlife, Boyzone and Girls Aloud.

Louis joined Matt to talk about growing up in Kiltimagh in Co. Mayo, his time as an X Factor judge, his r... more

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Recent Guests

Walter Walsh
Retired hurling player and entrepreneur
Social Ties
Episode: S06 Ep2: Walter Walsh is Magnified
Hannah Wrixon
Founder of Kella, serial entrepreneur advocating for female leadership.
Kella
Episode: S06 Ep1: Hannah Wrixon Is Magnified
Yvonne Brewer
Advocate for neurodiversity and leader at Auticon
Auticon
Episode: S05 Ep11: Yvonne Brewer Is Magnified
Pat Farrell
Chief Executive of Irish Institutional Property, experienced in politics and business
Episode: S05 Ep10: Pat Farrell Is Magnified
Therese Coveney
Social entrepreneur and co-founder of Together Academy, supporting young adults with Down syndrome
Together Academy
Episode: S05 Ep9 - Therese Coveney Is Magnified
Richard Shakespeare
Chief Executive of Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council
Episode: S05 Ep8: Richard Shakespeare Is Magnified
Daniel Davey
A nutritionist and author focusing on performance health.
Self-employed
Episode: S05 Ep7: Daniel Davey Is Magnified
Alan Kerins
Former GAA star and humanitarian known for his charitable work in Africa
Episode: S05 Ep6: Alan Kerins Is Magnified
Jenny Kelly
Irish radio broadcaster and author
Episode: Bonus Magnified - Conor Niland and Jenny Kenny + Mairead Ronan

Host

Matt Cooper
Host of Magnified, known for his intimate approach to interviewing and uncovering personal stories.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Fascinating

    The Tony O’Reilly episode is absolutely fascinating. Anton and Matt together are a match made in heaven but I was disappointed that Bikl Cullne wasn’t mentioned 😂 I curse Tony every time my kids use ketchup.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garryowen House
    Irelanda year ago
  • Excellent!

    Absolutely loved Mario’s interview,unreal xxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dianne Coyne
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Great podcast, very informative

    For anyone interested in Irish news and media and business personalities, this is a great podcast. Well done to Matt and the team for putting this together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil Berkeley
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Excellent

    An excellent podcast by an excellent interviewer and journalist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    liffy1a
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Matt

    You got to love Matt, great new podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bazkinas
    Ireland4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the intimate and insightful nature of interviews.
The host is praised for being an excellent interviewer, engaging audiences effectively.
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Reviews highlight fascinating discussions and the quality of guests.

Chart Rankings

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#13
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Apple Podcasts
#110
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Apple Podcasts
#221
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S06 Ep2: Walter Walsh is Magnified
Q: What are your future plans for expanding Social Ties?
We're focusing on getting Kilkenny right, but we also plan to reach out to other counties and sports organizations.
S06 Ep2: Walter Walsh is Magnified
Q: What is unique about the Kilkenny Cats Social app?
It's a dedicated app that aggregates news and social media content for Kilkenny GAA into one platform.
S06 Ep2: Walter Walsh is Magnified
Q: How did you make the transition from sport to tech entrepreneurship?
I initially invested in tech companies and got asked to lead Social Ties, which focuses on creating community-centric applications.
S06 Ep1: Hannah Wrixon Is Magnified
Q: Why did you decide to start this business up? Why did you decide it was necessary?
Wrixon saw the lack of support for women in leadership roles and aimed to create a platform where they could connect and share experiences.
S05 Ep.12: Louis Walsh Is Magnified
Q: How did you develop the love of music?
Growing up in Kenting Oz, I loved pop music, listening to Radio Luxembourg, which made me feel high.

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The content revolves around intimate conversations with an array of guests, including personalities from entertainment, business, sports, and politics. Each episode tends to explore the depth of personal experiences behind professional journeys, allowing guests to share significant moments from their lives while discussing broader societal themes such as inclusivity, mental health, and industry challenges. This approach provides listeners not only insights into the public figures' careers but also their personal stories, reflecting on subjects relevant to wide-ranging audiences. Unique aspects include a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, as well as discussions on topical social issues, making it accessible and engaging f... more

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Recent guests on Magnified include:

1. Walter Walsh
2. Hannah Wrixon
3. Yvonne Brewer
4. Pat Farrell
5. Therese Coveney
6. Richard Shakespeare
7. Daniel Davey
8. Alan Kerins

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