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Brendan O'Connor

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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.

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Latest Episodes

A beloved figure will return to our screens: Alan Partridge - sports anchor, turned chat show host, turned radio DJ, turned stand-in BBC presenter. He'll be fronting a new BBC show called "How are you? It's Alan (Partridge)". TV producer and director... more

Actor and broadcaster Carrie Crowley joins Brendan to talk about her career, playing Mammy Walsh in the upcoming RTÉ TV series 'The Walsh Sisters', her forthcoming play 'Konstantin' and going back to TV after 20+ year hiatus. She also picked five son... more

Neuroscientist Brian Pennie has practical tips on how to calm yourself in the moment when the red mist descends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof on 50 years of the Rats, why the Ireland of his youth was a 'Banana Republic', moving to London, observing social change, setting up Band Aid and Live Aid, grappling with overnight becoming 'Captain Africa' and his t... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Brian Pennie
Neuroscientist and host of the Change Is Possible podcast
Change Is Possible podcast
Episode: How to Calm Down
Brenda Fricker
Academy Award-winning actress and author
Episode: Brenda Fricker at 80: "I can't remember not wanting to die."
Enda Wyley
Poet and advocate for the therapeutic benefits of poetry
Episode: Anti-depressant poems for darker days
Manchán Magan
Writer and broadcaster known for his works on Irish culture and language.
Episode: “I have no fear of death” - Manchán Magan
Gráinne Mullins
Pastry chef and founder of Grá Chocolates
Episode: Gráinne Mullins: The Joy of Chocolate
Leo Varadkar
Former Taoiseach of Ireland and author of 'Speaking My Mind'
Episode: Leo Varadkar: "If I hadn't gone into politics, I'd be an angry man on Twitter"
Dr. Mark Rowe
GP and author of 'Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For'
Episode: “Dance with the Season Change!”
Annmarie O'Connor
Author and fashion editor of The Irish Examiner
The Irish Examiner
Episode: “You make a deal with Parkinson’s”
Neven Maguire
Chef and television personality known for his expertise in Irish cuisine.
McNean House
Episode: Neven Maguire - "I used spend all my wages on cookbooks and vinyl"

Host

Brendan O'Connor
Host known for engaging discussions on a range of human interest stories and consumer issues, blending news updates with insightful conversations.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 664 ratings
  • Revie

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    singalng
    Ireland2 months ago
  • The Race-to-the-Bottom continues.🙄

    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…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States3 months ago
  • April 19th. The Race-to-the-Bottom continues.🙄

    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…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States5 months ago
  • March 23rd. The Race-to-the-Bottom continues.

    Time to re-vamp the time slot with a new show and a new presenter and production team. I nominate Philip Boucher Hayes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States6 months ago
  • Super interviews

    Love the interview with Richard Hogan! Richard is absolutely fantastic! What a speaker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doctor12345ber
    Ireland8 months ago

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There are criticisms about the host's occasional interruptions and the perceived lack of impartiality during discussions, with some wishing for a more balanced approach to guest opinions.
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The host is praised for his authentic and empathetic interviewing style, making the show enjoyable and relatable.

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"An Cailín Ciúin made me a legitimate actor" - Carrie Crowley
Q: Did that film and the whole phenomenon around it, did that change things for you?
It probably did by making me a legitimate performer, thus changing how people viewed me.
Brenda Fricker at 80: "I can't remember not wanting to die."
Q: Did winning the Oscar change things?
Though it brought recognition and better checks, it also brought expectations that can feel burdensome.
Brenda Fricker at 80: "I can't remember not wanting to die."
Q: Did the joy outweigh the pain for you?
The pain was significant but I've learned to navigate it and there are happy moments that balance it out.
Bob Geldof "I probably WOULD have run for Fianna Fáil as President"
Q: How do you feel about Ireland now?
I'm impressed by the fast changes Ireland has undergone and believe there's a clever, sympathetic side to the country that is now emerging.
Bob Geldof "I probably WOULD have run for Fianna Fáil as President"
Q: Could you have seen yourself as a Fianna Fáil candidate?
Probably, I think I would have done well, but realistically, I don't have the time needed for the necessary groundwork.

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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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1. Dr. Brian Pennie
2. Brenda Fricker
3. Enda Wyley
4. Manchán Magan
5. Gráinne Mullins
6. Leo Varadkar
7. Dr. Mark Rowe
8. Annmarie O'Connor

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