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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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Irish Examiner Fashion Editor Annmarie O’Connor was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s in her 40s and has written about it in her new book, ‘Twitch’, in which she talks about denial, acceptance, learning to play by Parkinson’s rules, learning to let others in and thinking about the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hollywood legend Alicia Silverstone tells Brendan about filming her new series ‘Irish Blood’ in Ireland, why she loves Dalkey, what ‘doing the deep work’ means for her and reflects on the iconic 90s film ‘Clueless’ on its 30 year anniversary and how she’s trying to get its sequel off the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson unveiled his slimmed-down physique at the Venice Film Festival this week as he promoted his new MMA film ‘The Smashing Machine’. Many say the highest-paid actor in the world is hoping for an Oscar with his latest movie and Dave Hanratty, host of the ‘No Encore’ podcast, suggests he might have an eye on the White House too,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Paul, The Irish Times’ London Correspondent on the resignation of the British Labour Party’s Deputy Prime Minister for underpayment of stamp duty on her new flat and why the right-wing British press dislike her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastry chef Shane Smith has make-at-home recipes to replicate classic biscuits like Fig Rolls, Mikados and a simple recipe for a Bounty taste-a-like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actor and playwright Emmet Kirwan picks five songs that have meant something special to him throughout his life from The Housemartins to Dee-Lite to The Pharcyde. He also talks about his new play ‘The Leap’ and why he’s eschewing streaming music in favour of the beauty of the physical CD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1Joining 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.
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.
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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
No programme on Bloody Sunday from this prick...
This is excellent. Heard it yesterday on the show and just had another listen. Some great stuff in here.
Plenty of rational, younger people see through Meghan as well as the older generations.