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Ray D'Arcy Daily

Whatnext Productions
Ireland
Artificial Intelligence
Glen Hansard
ADHD
Mount Everest
Dublin
Everest
Attachment Theory
Parenting
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Equipta
Ray D'arcy Daily
Therapy
Chatgpt
Plastic Bag Levy
Donald Trump
Sebastian Sawe
World Cup
Estrangement
Brenda Fricker

Here it is — your daily companion podcast, hosted by Ray D’Arcy.

Ray gives his world view, Monday to Friday, and surrounds himself with friends of the

show; Jenny Kelly, Mairead Ronan, Bernard O’Shea and Colman Noctor ,resident psychoanalyst.

Add to that clever interaction with people; on the phone, in cafés, on the street, wherever.

Ray will be using his name recognition to cold call, approach, ... more

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Latest Episodes

Mairead experiences her first book club and Jenny gets het up.

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Bernard O'Shea could be a soft drinks sommelier.

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We have a sideways look at the budget and remember May 2008.

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We meet will who had to hit rock bottom with his phone use before he took action involving a high vis vest.

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Matt Hussey
Grifter hunter, journalist and therapist
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Episode: Tom Cruise, U2 and a Grifter Hunter.
Mairead Whelan
Series producer of The Traitors Ireland
The Traitors Ireland
Episode: Telltales, Traitors Producer and 1987.
DJ O'Sullivan
Car parts salesman and reality TV participant
Knoxcavon, Mealan, County Cork
Episode: 110% DJ O' Sullivan gets 100% emotional.
Colette Shannon
Participant in Ballymun running community, cancer survivor and long-distance runner
Ballymun running club / Ballymun Gym
Episode: What's with the Sydney Sweeney ad ?
Seamus Flynn
Straight Talking Pharmacist
Pharmacy (Ireland)
Episode: Farm Rap, Pharmacist and Poor Aoife.
Alex Cooney
CEO of Cyber Safe Kids Ireland
Cyber Safe Kids Ireland
Episode: Mr. T, AI and F Troop.
Austin Toohey
Rehabilitation counselor with the HSE and organizer of a Recovery Month half marathon
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Episode: Addiction, Alopecia and Deadly Algorithms.
Emer Malone
Alopecia advocate and public figure discussed in the context of visibility and empowerment
Alopecia community figure
Episode: Addiction, Alopecia and Deadly Algorithms.
Anthony Keyes
Athlete featured in an ultramarathon fundraiser
Waterford Hospice (fundraiser)
Episode: Gold, Silver, Sharks and Mackerel.

Host

Ray D'Arcy
Host of the daily show with a conversational, exploratory interviewing style; leads discussions on current events, culture, and public-interest topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 505 ratings
  • Misophonia episode

    I’ve never heard anyone swallow and smack their lips so loudly so frequently.

    Totally disgusting so close to the mic, and this happens every single episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Original_listener
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Easy listening

    I’m an almost daily listener, lovely comforting easy listening podcast. Interesting interviews, topical. Bernard is great and Colman Noctor’s slots are v interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cicimagee
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Not for me but…..

    I have listened to every single episode but I can’t listen any more. Every episode mentions ai/chat gpt and how well off other people are. This coming live from Merrion Row with a holiday home in Dunmore East!!! And Mairead flying to London to see It Matilda when it is on in Dublin. It is tedious and completely tone deaf. 5 stars for Bernard is a must listen though. I love Bernard!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Garryowen House
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Podcast virgin…no longer

    First time to listen to a podcast, have to say really enjoyed the show Ray! well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ggoneill
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Better than sleeping pills

    This stuff will put you to sleep in a couple of minutes

    Don’t worry about missing the rest of the episode

    The next one will be the same

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Frankfurter 222333
    Ireland5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many fans appreciate the daily cadence and the host's familiarity with long-time listeners.
Some listeners feel the AI/tech heavy episodes can be repetitive or tone-deaf to certain audiences.
Listeners praise the show's blend of warmth and variety, with strong guest insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#164
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#150
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#28
Ireland/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Solar System on the N7, Email openers and Window Washing
Q: How do you think the college transition affects a young person who is shy or struggles with making friends?
Colman explains that modern college life often fragments social opportunities, with screens and tracking impacting natural interactions; he suggests practical interventions like Facilitating Friendships Workshops and breakfast clubs to create low-pressure spaces for socializing, and emphasizes that small, regular connections can become meaningful friendships.
Nobel Prize, No Phone Will and Some tool.
Q: Do you think it is an addiction? Do you think that it should be called an addiction?
The guest cautions that they are not a clinician and does not label the behavior as a clinical addiction, instead framing it as a pattern of impulses that can be mitigated through mindfulness, friction, and meditation.
Nobel Prize, No Phone Will and Some tool.
Q: Did you need it for work or was it TikToking or doom scrolling?
The guest explains that work emails and other routine checks often pulled their attention, but the behavior was not productive or controlled, spanning work, news, and benign distractions.
Telltales, Traitors Producer and 1987.
Q: Is there a celebrity Irish Traitors planned in the future?
Mairead says there are no media plans for celebrity Traitors at the moment and that such a decision would come with careful consideration; she defers speculation.
Telltales, Traitors Producer and 1987.
Q: How do you ensure contestants are prepared for the mental stress of being inside the game?
Mairead explains there is rigorous psychological screening and a strong emphasis on preparing participants for the challenges and emotional weight of isolation and surveillance.

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A daily, easygoing conversation show that blends current affairs, culture, health, and personal storytelling with a heavy emphasis on guest insights and audience interaction. Episodes cover governance and leadership in sports and institutions, online safety and AI regulation, healthcare cost challenges, wellness misinformation, recovery and resilience, and affectionate, nostalgia-tinged banter. The format tends to mix expert guests with personal anecdotes, news recaps, and listener contributions, delivering a warm, casual vibe while tackling timely topics. A standout aspect is the balance between serious policy discussions (e.g., online safety, drug pricing) and intimate human-interest segments (health journeys, community fundraising), all ... more

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