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Latest episodes

Mar 21, 2025 • 13min
Ask Me Anything: Movie Director
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Movie Director Darren Thornton joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to making a film!

Mar 21, 2025 • 10min
Are you offended by these Mr Price van slogans?
Mr Price’s recent marketing campaign featuring slogans on vans like 'Fancy a Ride', 'Honk for a Hunk' and 'From Hunk to Hero', which have sparked controversy for being offensive.But, what was the intent behind these slogans, and does the company plan to address the public backlash?To discuss, Andrea is joined by listener Mary, who got in touch with the show about this…

Mar 21, 2025 • 16min
Are ‘bait bikes’ the answer to tackling theft?
Gardaí are using ‘bait bikes’ in an attempt to catch would-be thieves.This follows an increase in the number of bicycles and motorbikes being stolen across the country.In one operation, in North Dublin, Gardaí deployed a high-end valuable electric motorbike at various theft hot spots.They kept the bike under surveillance – ready to swoop in if anyone attempted to rob it.What do you think about this approach from Gardaí? Could it be part of a solution to tackle bike theft?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Mar 21, 2025 • 10min
Is there still a stigma around being a single parent?
Are there still stigmas around being a single parent?Are you told you’re a hero, but not treated like one?Today is International Single Parents’ Day, and Andrea is joined by single parent and Single Parent Coach at Solas Coaching, Orla Donoghue…

Mar 21, 2025 • 10min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From the stars in Ireland for Patrick’s Day to a bizarre experience for Irish ghost hunters, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Mar 21, 2025 • 20min
Heathrow Airport closed - have you been impacted?
More than 1,000 flights will be affected by the Heathrow closure today.At least 70 flights to and from Heathrow from airports on the island of Ireland are impacted, including 34 flights at Dublin Airport, 14 at Belfast City Airport and 8 at Shannon.It’s not yet known the impact this will have on flights over the weekend…So, have you been impacted?Andrea is joined by LBC Presenter, Shelagh Fogarty, Dublin Airport Authority Media Relations Manager, Graeme McQueen, Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil Aviation Spokesperson and TD for Clare and listeners to discuss.Image: London Fire Brigade

Mar 20, 2025 • 12min
The Home Squad: Using Marble
It’s a luxurious week for the Home Squad! This week, Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ & Roisin Lafferty, Founder & Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty Design House to talk about implementing marble into your home.

Mar 20, 2025 • 9min
Are kids being tricked into watching screens?
Tech companies are using the same techniques as dog trainers to keep children hooked onto their apps…That’s a claim from Dog Trainer, Behaviourist, and science graduate, Deirdre Ryan, who joins Andrea to discuss. Also joining to discuss is Lecturer in Cyberpsychology, Dean McDonald.

Mar 20, 2025 • 16min
Are cars getting too big to park?
With the rise in popularity of larger vehicles like SUVs, many are questioning whether car parking spaces are becoming too small to accommodate them.Traditional parking spaces, designed for smaller cars, may no longer be adequate for today’s larger vehicles.So, are cars becoming too big to park?Andrea is joined by Dave Humphreys, Motoring Journalist at CompleteCar.ie, as well as listeners, to discuss.

Mar 20, 2025 • 13min
Is Kneecap inspiring people to take up Irish?
“After not speaking Irish for 10 years, Kneecap inspired me to take up the teanga…”So writes journalist Ciara O’Loughlin in the Irish Mirror. What impact has the group had on use of the language?Ciara joins Andrea to discuss, along with Chris McCaffrey, Irish Language Activist and Hazel De Nortuin, People Before Profit Councillor in Dublin.