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Jun 24, 2025 • 19min
Speeding on smaller roads - how should it be policed?
Speed cameras can be a help and a hindrance on our roads, with many people slowing down when they see a camera up ahead, only to increase again when they pass it.One in four admit to speeding: so how do we police speeding on smaller roads?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Jun 24, 2025 • 13min
How popular has the Irish language become worldwide?
The Irish language has taken the world by storm in recent years. Films like An Cailín Ciúin and bands as big as Kneecap have launched Gaeilge to a whole new demographic. The new TG4 Irish crime series Crá has become a global phenomenon, reaching 68 countries worldwide.What has caused this spike in interest? Andrea is joined by Ciaran Charles, Producer of Crá, as well as Screen Ireland Spokesperson Louise Ryan and Entertainment Journalist Brian Lloyd to discuss.Image: TG4

Jun 24, 2025 • 9min
How I Live Well: Kombucha
It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…This week, Andrea is joined by SynerChi Kombucha Founder and ‘Brewmaster’ Laura Murphy to talk about the benefits you can get from the fermented drink.

Jun 24, 2025 • 20min
New GPO revamp - what can fix O’Connell Street?
New proposals going to cabinet this week suggest an entire revamp of the GPO complex.According to early plans, the site would house a major museum, with room for arts events, exhibitions, office spaces, and even some retail, making it a vibrant, mixed-use destination.Is this what we need to fix O’Connell Street?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Jun 23, 2025 • 10min
Ask the GP with Dr Sumi Dunne
Dr Sumi Dunne, GP in Laois, joined guest host Adrian Kennedy to tackle your medical queries…

Jun 23, 2025 • 10min
Should you split the bill on the first date?
Actor Holt McCallany has claimed his Irish mother would’ve “berated” him for trying to split the bill with a woman.Do you agree?Should a man always pay the tab, or should the bill be split?Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to discuss is Frances Kelleher, Life Coach and Dating Expert, as well as listeners.

Jun 23, 2025 • 19min
Should there be consequences for driving test no-shows?
There have been more than 3,000 no-shows for driving tests so far this year.Which means 3,000 working hours of RSA testers being wasted so far this year. At a time when there’s a backlog of people waiting.Some drivers are exploiting a legal loophole that enables them to renew their learner permit so long as they show they have applied for a test.So, should there be consequences?Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to discuss is Editor of completecar.ie Shane O'Donoghue, Driving instructor and Director of the Professional Driving Instructors Association Dominic Brophy, as well as listeners.

Jun 23, 2025 • 12min
Are you guilty of ‘performative socialising’?
Have you ever taken part in something you have no real interest in just for the sake of posting it online? Maybe you went to a concert for an artist you had no real interest in, or took up running just to make others jealous?Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to discuss ‘performative socialising’ is Holly Carpenter, Irish model and social media star, Rosalyne Lipsett, Fashion Broadcaster with Ireland AM and Jason O’Callaghan, Psychologist.

Jun 23, 2025 • 11min
The Pod Squad: Ireland Said Yes
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy and host of the ‘For Tech's Sake’ podcast Elaine Burke join guest host Adrian Kennedy to review ‘Ireland Said Yes’!Image: Onic

Jun 23, 2025 • 22min
Are summer camps being used as babysitters?
As schools are coming to a close for summer holidays, summer camps are becoming a necessity for parents. Like a ticketed event, many working parents are in a race against time to book their child in from one camp to the next. What does this mean for these camps and are they being used as a babysitting service?Guest host Adrian Kenendy is joined by Child Development Expert and Founder of GOGNI Kids, Ollwyn Moran, as well as listeners to discuss.


