The Ryan Tubridy Show

<p>Join Virgin Radio’s new host of mid-mornings and Ireland’s latest export Ryan Tubridy for a look back at the week's highlights. Expect special guests, listener stories and lots of laughs!</p><br><p>Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Ben Elton talks Blackadder and Vogue Williams bring joy to rainy Autumn!

This week, Ryan chatted with comedian, writer, and actor Ben Elton about his incredible career. We covered everything from screenwriting and writing musicals to hitting the road on his stand-up tour, Authentic Stupidity.Plus, Ryan caught up with the wonderful Vogue Williams about her brand-new podcast, Never Live it Down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-27
25:00

Bella Mackie is mad for Murder and Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland take us back in time with The Rest Is History!

This week Ryan chatted with bestselling author and crime enthusiast Bella Mackie about her new book, What A Way To Go! They geeked out over our shared love for true crime magazines and what the perfect murder looks like!Plus Ryan caught up with Podcasting giants Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland who have a new book, The Rest Is History RETURNSJoin Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-20
29:48

Mouthwatering moments with Nadiya Hussain, animal spies with Dermot O’Leary and Adam Kay has written a kids book!

This week Ryan chatted to Bake Off royalty Nadiya Hussain who told us about her new book and show Cook Once, Eat Twice!Fellow Irish man Dermot O’Leary gave a little insight into how he combines animals and the Second World Two in his new Children's book and he teased his upcoming TV docu-series! And if that all wasn’t enough, Doctor turned author Adam Kay popped by for a chat! Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-13
36:32

Recipes with Jay Rayner, conspiracies with Dom Joly and turning back time with Nik Kershaw

This week, Ryan chatted with superstar food critic Jay Rayner about his career and his new recipe book, Nights Out at Home.He also dove deep into the weird and wonderful world of conspiracies with comedian Dom Joly. Dom shared what to expect from his Conspiracy Tour and even gave us some behind-the-scenes intel from his Trigger Happy days!And if that all wasn’t enough, Ryan took things back to the 80s with Nik Kershaw!Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-06
34:30

When we were Bookworms with Matt Haig and Robert Harris

This week Ryan sat down with The Midnight Library author Matt Haig to discuss his new novel The Life Impossible, how his time in Ibiza inspired his new novel and mental health. He was also joined by Robert Harris, whose spoke about his new novel Precipice which weaves fiction and fact. Listen to the Ryan Tubridy Show every weekday 10-1 on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-30
28:01

Danny O’Donoghue talks about the death of his bandmate Mark and History Alice takes us back in time

This week Ryan sat down with Danny O’Donoghue from The Script and he opened up about the death of his fellow bandmate Mark Sheehan and writing the new album Satellites. Ryan was also joined by Alice Loxton, known to her 1.7 million Instagram followers as History Alice, to talk about her new book Eighteen - looking at everyone from Vivienne Westwood to Elizabeth I at the age of eighteen. Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-23
25:10

Olympic Games, Gladiator Rome with Iwan Rheon and how to send a voicenote!

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Ryan Tubridy Show with Paddy Power Games.This week things got sporty as we chatted all about the Olympics!Actor Iwan Rheon chats about his role in the new Amazon Prime epic, Those About to Die.And we caught up with a listener who's car broke down in the lion enclosure of the local safari zooJoin Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-02
20:03

When we went trainspotting and learnt to write a novel

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Ryan Tubridy Show with Paddy Power Games.It might be the summer holidays but this week we have learnt a lot from our amazing bunch of guests.We had best-selling author and podcaster Elizabeth Day in to talk about her new podcast How to Write a Book. Reggie Yates got honest about navigating your 40s and the frank conversations he has on The Reggie Yates Podcast.Lara Maiklam told us about the new mudlarking trend whereby you can find lost treasures that wash up on the Thames and Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh came by to talk about his new book Resolution and DJing Latitude. Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-26
58:39

When we got judged by Rob Rinder

Welcome along to this episode of the Ryan Tubridy Show with Paddy Power Games. If this week had a theme it would be CRIME. We had best selling author and BookTok superstar Lisa Jewel in, who told us about teaming up with Marvel’s Jessica Jones for her new novel Breaking the Dark. We were also joined by Donna Leon who took us figuratively to Venice to tell us about her new crime novel A Refiner’s Fire. Plus TV Presenter, judge and novelist Rob Rinder popped by to talk killing off TV Presenters in his second crime novel The Suspect plus his new TV Show Britain behind bars.Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-19
39:51

When we prepared for Glastonbury!

This week on The Ryan Tubridy Show, Ryan is joined by author Adam Higginbotham who wrote the new book, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space. Adam and Ryan have a fascinating discussion about how the American public actually supported even more space travel, despite the tragic incident. We also chatted to Vogue Williams ahead of her keeping the seat warm whilst Ryan is on holiday next week, and heard all about how she is preparing for Glastonbury in style. PLUS actor and comedian Paul Whitehouse popped in to tell Ryan all about his new four-part series 'Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years' which premiered on Gold this week! ...And of course we squeeze in the usual smorgasbord of silliness!Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-28
36:21

When we went from 80s No1 hits to No 1 Bestselling book with Reverend Richard Coles

This week Ryan was joined by The Reverend Richard Coles who talked about going from 80s popstar, to a Reverend, to now author!He also chatted to the deputy obituaries editor at The Times about their new podcast - Your History.Plus Ryan talks about the time ‘Father McKenzie’ signed his Paul McCartney ticket…it wasn’t all it seemed  Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-21
24:36

When we were serenaded by Fra Fee!

This week we were joined by two incredible actors, Fra Fee & Sion Daniel Young who chatted all about the BBC's new three-part series, Lost Boys & Fairies. It was such a fascinating chat and not only that Fra Fee flexed his vocal muscles by serenading us!  Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall tried to do the unthinkable and convert my nursery-like taste buds with his new book, How to Eat 30 Plants a Week.And author Charlie Higson also popped by and told us all about the new paperback Bond novel, 'On His Majesty's Secret Service: A James Bond Adventure'.Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-14
55:06

When we FEASTED on new books and gripping TV!

This week Ryan was joined by Comedian, podcaster and now author Ed Gamble! He told us about being a ‘fat goth teenager’, what not to eat on a first date and his hilarious memoir ‘Glutton’Best-selling author Lucy Foley joined Ryan to chat about her latest thrilling read, The Midnight Feast! Actor Daniel Bruhl revealed what it was like transforming into Karl Lagerfeld in the new Disney + series ‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’. And bestselling author and creator of Netflix ‘Fool Me Once’, Harlen Coben came by to talk about perfect murders and his new book THINK TWICE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-07
54:20

When We Had a Good Heart!

This week we were joined by writer and columnist extraordinaire Caitlin Moran who gave a great insight into the male psyche in her new book, ‘What About Men’! We took a trip back to the 80s with Feargal Sharky to shoot the breeze about his career. And the gorgeous Vogue Williams popped by to talk about her podast 'The Apple and the Tree' Plus we’ve got the usual smorgasbord of craic. Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-31
48:55

When we caught the Bridgerton buzz!

This week we got all regal when Hannah Dodd popped by and brought the Bridgeton Buzz to the Top Of The Tower! We were joined by television broadcasting superstar Louise Minchin! She told us all about the moment in her life that drove her to write her new book Fearless which celebrates some incredible women! Plus Ryan reeled in the years by telling some backstage tales from his time on The Late Late Show.And we’ve got all the usual craic and shenanigansJoin Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-24
28:53

When we walked on sunshine…

Welcome to this episode of the Ryan Tubridy Show with Paddy Power Games.This week we were joined by author David Mitchell who came in to chat all about the 20th anniversary of Cloud Atlas! He gave a great insight into the film adaptation with Tom Hanks! Katrina Leskanich from Katrina and The Waves fame took us back to 1997, revealing all about their big win at Eurovision that year! Actress Sian Brooke popped by and told us all about the latest series of the BBC hit police drama, Blue Light! And, we fit in all the regular craic and chit-chat! Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-17
46:00

When we local lingoed and cameo spotted!

This week on The Ryan Tubridy Show we got nerdy with our local lingo… Ecky Thump? Corporation pop? Long fingers? Twofer? These words have real meanings in different parts of the U.K!Plus we hear another brilliant Just My Luck story from Paul in Lincoln, hear all about interior design from our Tea Break Banger selector Polly and the one and only Chris Evans gives us the skinny on this summer CarFest!Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-10
19:55

When we were Welcome To Wrexham…

This week Ryan chats to Actor, producer and executive director of Wrexham AFC and it’s hit show Welcome To Wrexham, Humphrey Kerr . He gives us the low down on season 3 on Disney+.Plus we have Star of ITV’s hottest new thriller Red Eye, Richard Armitage, telling us all about taking to the skies!And we talk about the first records we ever bought with Thompson Twins frontman Tom Bailey! What was yours?Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-03
43:03

When David Nicholls gave us the One Day debrief

Welcome to another episode of Ryan Tubridy Show with Paddy Power Games.This week Ryan speaks to One Day author David Nicholls about his new book You Are Here…Aussie actor Ben Mendelsohn who’s starring in Apple TV+ show The New Look…Bright young things Anthony Boyle and Arthur Hughes who are in a new Disney+ drama coming soon called ShardlakeTimes Radio’s very own Aasmah Mir shares stories from her childhood in new memoir A Glasgow Girl.Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-26
01:02:19

When Richard Branson cut off my tie and I taught Anthony Horowitz about rizz!

Ryan is back from his holiday with a brand new episode of the Ryan Tubridy Show with Paddy Power Games.On this week's episode it was guests galore... Stephen Mangan popped in to talk through the inspirations for his children's books including his new release 'The Day I Fell Down The Toilet'Anthony Horowitz was stunned when I taught him what 'rizz' was when he came in to talk about his new book Close To DeathAlice Loxton aka History Alice joined me for a major nerd session and some fun anecdotes from 10 Downing StreetAnd none other than Richard Branson popped in to talk about his new audiobook, combining his memoirs. Last time I met him he cut off my tie and this time... I also left without it!Join Ryan Tubridy every weekday morning from 10-1pm and Say hello on WhatsApp +44 333 00 333 00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-19
46:11

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