With the exams kicking off this week, Anton Savage spoke to Brian O’Flynn who got seven A1’s in his Leaving Cert. Brian, who is now stuck in a course he doesn’t enjoy, has criticized the school system. Listen to the full interview:
The creators of Orange is the New Black and Mad Men have recently questioned whether binge watching diminishes the audience experience so Matt Cooper put the question to Sky Arts Director and the man behind Big Brother, Phil Edgar:
We really really really really really enjoyed Carly Rae Jepsen’s live performance with The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Monday. *Warning* her new song ‘I Really Like You’ is a catchy number. Enjoy:
From bad grammar to selfies and (the old reliable) PJs in public, Louise Duffy asks her listeners what should be made illegal?
It should be illegal to sit on a chair beside a stranger when the whole bus is empty or to use a locker beside someone when the hanging rooms are empty!
Putting daily pictures of your children on Facebook should be illegal!
To stop people who park at petrol pumps for ages while they do their shopping!!
More listener suggestions: HERE
It’s said that people fear public speaking more than they fear death. This week Neil Delamere was joined by communications coach Veronica Walsh who had some help and advice in this area:
Winnie popped into the studio this week! The Mrs Brown’s Boys star chats to Anton about her new play, her busy year and coming to terms with her sexuality when she was in her 40s:
The FIFA scandal has been on everyone’s lips this week. Allow Gift Grub to shine some light on the issue:
Poor Dermot was struck with manful this week, while bed-ridden Dave took a look at the very best bits of Say Stuff That Suits The Music. Prepare to laugh... alot!
I’m your Vinyl latest single ‘Erase It’ was selected as song of the week on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show so the duo popped into Marconi House to perform the catchy number live:
This week we have given away up to €40,000 thanks to our virtual treasure hunt #YouDoTheMaps. If you have missed the action(you must be living under a rock) but fear not, we have a dedicated blog with all our winners, clues and answers and some of the best reactions online - HERE
The boys were back in town this week. The Riptide Movement, joined The Louise Duffy Show to perform brand new track 'Animal' and a very special cover, just for Dolly:
Ireland’s midfielder Aiden McGeady caught up with The Last Word to look ahead to Ireland v England at the Aviva, this Sunday:
Ah g’wan, g’wan, g’wan, g’wan, g’wan GEW WAN! Listen back to Owen Dawson tea aficionado and former taster for Tetleys and Bewleys chat to Neil about the beauty of the cuppa. Stick the kettle on for this one:
Charley Boorman is on his way to Waterford this June. So the Anton Savage Show caught up with the travel enthusiast, writer and actor before his visit:
Like for honest opinion... so say the kids! Louise Duffy wanted to know what your honest advice is...
There is ALWAYS Google and Wikipedia
Eye contact, back straight and chin up. Listen to Louise Duffy too.
Forget the crazy points race. Remember just one letter and one number can change your life....J1...Whoo hoo.
Read more of our listeners’ wisdom: HERE
According to Dermot and Dave, this week’s Jingly Bits was the toughest one yet. Enjoy the lads do their bit for Animal's Choice in Limerick:And if all that didn’t put a smile on your face... here is a baby goat wearing pyjamas...
