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Dec 2, 2024 • 17min
Will taxi fare increases be an issue?
A 9% average increase on taxi fares came into effect yesterday, alongside an increase in booking fees from €2 to €3.Kieran Harte, General Manager of Uber Ireland, told Newstalk earlier that the changes are going to have a negative effect on the night-time economy...What do you think?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Nov 29, 2024 • 17min
Ask Me Anything: Flight Attendant
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different careers.This week, Andrea was joined by Marisa Mackle, former Flight Attendant and author of ‘Confessions of an Air Hostess’ & ‘The Mile High Guy’ joins Andrea to answer any of your flight-related questions.
Nov 29, 2024 • 7min
How to avoid Black Friday scams online
The busiest shopping period of the year is upon us, Black Friday: an imported American tradition of online shopping which goes all the way to Cyber Monday. Over 1.5 million Irish consumers set to shop online this weekend, so how can we know we’re doing it safely?Joining Andrea to give his top tips is Technology Journalist Andy O’Donoghue.
Nov 29, 2024 • 16min
Are you friends with someone who is always late?
Are you friends with someone who’s always late? Psychologists have said that perpetual lateness can be caused by multiple factors. So, what are they - and how can lateness be improved? Also, what’s your experience?Andrea is joined by Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with The Irish Times, The Home Show’s Sinead Ryan, Life Coach and author Mark Fennell and more to discuss.
Nov 29, 2024 • 8min
Musician Kate Nash on deciding to make an OnlyFans
Musician Kate Nash has recently set up an OnlyFans account to help subsidise her tour…She joins Andrea to discuss.
Nov 29, 2024 • 5min
Does Mel B’s skin routine actually work?
Spice Girls singer Mel B recently posted about her ‘simple skin care’ routine – which includes extreme heat, LED therapy, an ice bath plunge and dancing in the rain. But, does any of it actually work?Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist joins Andrea to discuss.
Nov 29, 2024 • 7min
Regional Roundup with Laura Donnelly
From Galway hitting the silver screen in Denmark to a dip in GAA jersey sales, Laura Donnelly from the Newstalk Newsroom joins Andrea with a roundup of the stories you might have missed from across the country this week.
Nov 29, 2024 • 17min
Does Dublin City need a lido?
Would you like to see an outdoor swimming pool in Dublin’s George’s Dock?The Dublin City Lido campaign has released updated designs and images for an outdoor swimming pool at the old dry dock, and says they hope to bring a feasibility study to city council management in the New Year.What do you think? Does Dublin need a lido?Andrea is joined by Alan Robinson from the Dublin Docklands Business Forum as well as listeners.
Nov 28, 2024 • 13min
The Home Squad: Choosing a Bed
As the saying goes, a good bed and a good pair of shoes are vital, because if you’re not in one, you’re in the other!With that in mind, the Home Squad are here to help you decipher what the best bed options for you are!Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year' and Arlene McIntyre of Ventura Design to discuss how you can pick the right bed for you.
Nov 28, 2024 • 10min
Wicked gets trigger warning in England - why?
Have you been to see Wicked yet?It has today been slapped with a trigger warning from the British Board of Film Classification saying it shows bullying and persecuted 'talking animals'.Is this fair?Joining Andrea to discuss is Bella Finn from the Newstalk Newsroom and Newstalk’s Aaron Jordan, who is Ariana Grande’s biggest fan!Image: Universal Pictures
