
Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||

On the eve of the second anniversary of the death of her husband, Shane McGowan, writer Victoria Mary Clarke talks about grief, ice baths and breath work. She also chose five songs that chart her life, from ‘Haunted’ by Shane & Sinead O’Connor to Bob... more
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch tells Brendan about his activism, the waste created in the making of a movie, why toxic masculinity needs to constantly be called out, how becoming a father affected his acting and how his own grief surfaced when playing a ... more
As President Zelensky’s chief of staff resigns following an anti-corruption scandal, Christopher Miller, Ukraine Correspondent with the Financial Times talks to Brendan about how this crisis will impact the ongoing peace plan, but also the consequenc... more
Café owner and chef Maggie Roche brings Brendan the best and tastiest toasted sandwiches for all moods and taste buds. She talks Brendan through an epic Christmas toastie recipe, how to pimp up the classic ham and cheese and makes a case for a nutell... more
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The Sunday show is dreadful. Time to re-vamp the time slot with a new show and a new presenter and production team. I didn’t think it could get any worse but…
The Brenda Fricker interview was excellent and redeeming for the failing show.
This is a great show. Always informative, and frequently inspirational! I look forward to it. Thanks Brendan.
Always a great show. Very informative and entertaining. Everyone I know loves it and we often have chats about what we listened to on the show. If I miss it I will listen back to the podcast.
Brendan excels on this show.
The Sunday show is dreadful. Time to re-vamp the time slot with a new show and a new presenter and production team. I didn’t think it could get any worse but…
Time to re-vamp the time slot with a new show and a new presenter and production team. I didn’t think it could get any worse but…
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This podcast combines engaging human interest stories, consumer insights, and lifestyle discussions to create an informative weekend listening experience. Episodes feature a variety of topics ranging from culinary adventures and health discussions to reflections on popular culture and the impact of technology. Unique guests often share personal stories that explore life's challenges and joys, providing listeners with both entertainment and thought-provoking content. The format encourages a blend of reflection and engagement, aiming to keep audiences updated on significant news while also delving into lighter subjects that resonate on an emotional level.
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