Brendan O'Connor
RTÉ Radio 1Brendan 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 | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||
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Dublin actor Aidan Gillen has appeared in everything from Love/Hate to The Wire to Game Of Thrones. His latest show is Stuart Carolan’s ‘Tall Tales & Murder’ on RTÉ One. His talks Brendan through his life and career through the prism of five songs ra... more
Brendan is joined by writer, director and actor Sharon Horgan, who talks about her latest TV series 'Youth'. Drawing from her own experience, she talks about ageing, dating in your 50's, and being part of the 'sandwich generation'.
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Broadcaster, Musician and Punk, Tom Dunne, charts the arrival of Punk to Ireland, why it took root in Belfast and Cork before Dublin, he talks about some of the amazing punk bands that came out of Ireland and what Punk’s legacy is.
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Author and global thinker Naomi Klein has a knack for capturing the zeitgeist in her previous books like ‘No Logo’, ‘The Shock Doctrine’ and ‘Doppelganger’. Her new book is ‘End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World’ in which she suggests... more
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- The Race-to-the-Bottom continues.🙄
This show was once a staple. I have difficulty describing what it’s become. It has degenerated into a cooking show apart from the now very very occasional worthwhile guest. Time for a new production team or cancel the show.
“Sprucing Up Your Packed Lunch”-Seriously! Why even bother. Nonsense!
Apple Podcasts1Mac an tSionnaigh
United States2 months ago - The Race-to-the-Bottom continues.🙄
This show was once a staple. I have difficulty describing what it’s become. It has degenerated into nonsense apart from the now very very occasional worthwhile guest. Time for a new production team or cancel the show.
“Sprucing Up Your Packed Lunch”-Seriously! Why even bother. Nonsense!
Apple Podcasts1Mac an tSionnaighUnited States2 months ago - Propaganda
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Apple Podcasts1Lenboy70
Ireland3 months ago - The Race-to-the-Bottom continues.🙄
This show was once a staple. I have difficulty describing what it’s become. It has degenerated into nonsense apart from the now very occasional worthwhile guest. Time for a new production team or cancel the show.
“Sprucing Up Your Packed Lunch”-Seriously! Why even bother. Nonsense!
Apple Podcasts1Mac an tSionnaighUnited States3 months ago - John carney interview
An excellent interview Brendan! What an interesting guest John Carney is. I could have listened to you both for hours. He was so open,natural,funny. All the qualities you need in a good guest. Definitely bring John back again! It’s great when you have someone who’s not afraid to talk about their life,someone who’s not guarded and cagey! Well done to you both!
Apple Podcasts5fiomahIreland4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #125 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #178 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
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The show is a weekend current-affairs and human-interest program anchored by a personable host who guides conversations across a wide spectrum of topics. It features interviews with artists, chefs, health professionals, climate researchers, and public figures, blending personal storytelling with practical insights on healthcare, food, culture, and policy. Across episodes, listeners can expect thoughtful questions, accessible explanations of complex topics, and a mix of panel moments and in-depth conversations. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on human experiences—from creativity and resilience to health and climate action—delivered with warmth and humor that make weighty topics approachable for a broad audience.
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Recent guests on Brendan O'Connor include:
1. Aidan Gillen
2. Sharon Horgan
3. Tom Dunne
4. Naomi Klein
5. Orla Walsh
6. Rory O'Connell
7. Keith Barry
8. Louise O'Neill
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