Brendan O'Connor

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.

The Watchlist

RTÉ Guide Movies Editor, Michael Doherty and Freelance Culture Journalist, Zara Hedderman give Brendan their recommendations for the best TV and films to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-31
12:26

"South Park is needed in this cultural climate"

South Park has started its 27th season with a bang: with its most controversial and divisive episode yet including a photographic representation of President Donald Trump, Satan and the end of 'woke'. Why is an animated series that is almost 30 years old the lone voice of decent? Writer Sarah Maria Griffin explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-31
08:34

The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are Professor Alan Barrett, Research Professor at the ESRI, Liz Carolan Publisher of thebriefing.ie, and Political Scientist, Oisín Coghlan, Public Policy Analyst, Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Sunday IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-31
52:42

Dr Tony Bates - "Secrets are like little mini-traumas"

Clinical Psychologist Dr Tony Bates joins Brendan to talk about the nature of secrets, how they can be a burden throughout people's lives, how vulnerability in the face of secrets can be a strength and the power of connecting with your true selfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-31
29:52

"My child's death deepened my purpose as a doctor"

Dr Suzanne Crowe consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care and President of the Irish Medical Council joins Brendan to talk about her book 'Intensive Care' about caring for children at the end of their lives, dealing with grief within the healthcare system and how her own personal losses have shaped her work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
33:33

Should you date against your type?

As Taylor Swift announced her engagement to American footballer Travis Kelce, the internet was ablaze about whether the Kansas City Chiefs player is actually the megastar's type? Freelance journalist Édaein O'Connell chats to Brendan about the concept of dating against you type and whether opposites attract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
10:18

Breakfast of Champions

Chef Domini Kemp, from Lottie's Restaurant in Rathmines, talks to Brendan about the most important meal of the day: how to be nutritious with spinach and scrambled eggs, the versatility of oats, and gym-friendly smoothies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
07:13

"Give up on the skinny jeans guys!"

With Autumn almost here, the t-shirts and shorts are being packed away but what are they being replaced with? Brendan talks to stylist Cathy O'Connor about how to avoid having a fashion mid-life crisis, navigating the new trends and the best way to elevate your wardrobe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
13:30

Neven Maguire - "I used spend all my wages on cookbooks and vinyl"

Chef and occasional DJ, Neven Maguire, shares five songs that have soundtracked his life from Tina Turner to the deep house of Felix, he tells Brendan about the impact and inspiration of his parents on his career, his love for dance music, the camaraderie of restaurant work and the importance of kindness in the kitchen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
32:13

Marty Whelan - "It was Van Morrison's mysticism and poetry that got me hooked"

Ahead of Van Morrison's 80th birthday, broadcaster and Van superfan Marty Whelan talks about Van's 60+ year career, meeting and interviewing him over the years and what he thinks is his best-ever song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-24
11:04

"I met the man who attacked me and my fear evaporated" - Ailbhe Griffiths on the healing of restorative justice

Ailbhe Griffiths tells her harrowing story about suffering a violent sexual assault and then choosing to meet her attacker afterwards. She is now an advocate for victim-initiated restorative justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-24
25:58

The Watchlist

Sabrina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Podcaster and John Maguire, Film Critic with the Business Post join Brendan to preview the latest film and TV releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-24
11:39

The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are: Alison O'Connor, Sunday Times Columnist; Declan Power, Security Analyst; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Columnist and Lorna Fitzpatrick, Strategic Communications Advisor & member of the Labour Party. Former presidential candidate Joan Freeman joined the discussion by phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-24
51:46

"Booking a night in Doonbeg paid dividends with Trump"

International diplomacy has always seemed very much behind-the-scenes work but in recent times it seems more front and centre. Former Irish Ambassador to the United States, Dan Mulhall demystifies the job and explains some of the tricks of the diplomacy trade, including how to woo Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
10:44

Trisha Lewis "I was afraid of fitness camps"

Influencer, Trisha Lewis talks with Brendan about going on her first bootcamp holiday as she continues her weight loss journey. She talked about the gifts her transformation has given her, why holidays were always difficult before and her new take on weighing scalesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
11:34

Dr Richard Hogan - "Dramatic people need to feel they're enough"

Psychotherapist Dr Richard Hogan on how to spot the Drama Queens and Kings in your life, why they are the way they are, how to manage your relationship with a dramatic person and when it's time for an overly-dramatic person to seek help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
29:27

The art of complaining

Comparing genuine complaining and good negotiators, Tim Hayward, Financial Times food writer and restauranteur, explains the difference between giving genuine feedback versus 'performative complaining' in a restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
11:55

Ardal O'Hanlon - "Inside I was a punk"

Comedian, actor and writer Ardal O'Hanlon talks to Brendan about his career, his new stand-up tour starting next month and why comedians are control freaks. He also chooses five songs that have meant something special to him throughout his life from Joan Baez to Talking Heads to LankumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
32:48

Fridge-organising Masterclass

How often do you clean out your fridge? Irish Examiner columnist, Caitrionna Redmond, gives great tips on fridge hygiene, avoiding waste and preserving food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
07:11

The Watchlist

Dublin International Film Festival Director, Gráinne Humphreys and Host of the Extra Vision Podcast, Andy McCarroll join Dearbhail to give their verdict on the latest film and TV releasesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-17
09:15

Jonathan 67 🍀

I wonder does the allocation of €750 million of taxpayers money to biased rte the political wing of fg ff colour their Sunday panel discussions 😂💰#biasedrte

10-24 Reply

Jonathan 67 🍀

No programme on Bloody Sunday from this prick...

02-06 Reply

Emma Cairns

This is excellent. Heard it yesterday on the show and just had another listen. Some great stuff in here.

06-07 Reply

Kiat Huang

Plenty of rational, younger people see through Meghan as well as the older generations.

05-11 Reply

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