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Latest episodes

Jun 17, 2025 • 10min
How I Live Well: Tryka
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 Brian Lee, Owner and Founder of Tryka to discuss what exactly this hybrid fitness race league is all about.Image: tryka.fit

Jun 17, 2025 • 19min
Is Ireland facing an infrastructure emergency?
Ireland is facing a “national emergency” in infrastructure.That’s according to the Chair of the The Economic and Social Research Institute Sean O’Driscoll.Our transport, housing and water systems are all in dire need of help, and not enough action is being taken apparently.So, is it?Joining Andrea to discuss is Town Planner Derek Whyte, Barry Kenny, Corporate Comms Manager at Irish Rail, Chair of the National Water Forum Dr Matt Crowe, Architect and Environmentalist Duncan Stewart and listeners.

Jun 16, 2025 • 13min
Ask the GP with Dr John Flanagan
Dr John Flanagan, GP at Suffolk Street Surgery joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Jun 16, 2025 • 10min
How to pick the best coffee machine for your home
With the price of coffee going up, have you considered getting your own fancy machine at home?There are so many to choose from, how do you know what’s worth the money?Joining Andrea to discuss is Journalist Glenn Kelly, who has put the best to the test!

Jun 16, 2025 • 18min
Irish couple win £300k in Tattle Life legal case
In a landmark legal victory, Irish entrepreneur Neil Sands and his wife Donna were awarded £300,000 in damages after successfully suing the operators of the controversial gossip website Tattle Life.The couple endured years of online harassment and defamation, prompting a two-year legal battle that culminated in the High Court of Northern Ireland unmasking the site's founder, Sebastian Bond, also known as Bastian Durward.Neil joins Andrea to discuss.

Jun 16, 2025 • 11min
Irishman on joining the ‘March to Gaza’
John is an Irishman who was part of a delegation who attempted to join thousands of others on a global 'March to Gaza'.He was among thousands of people who were stopped by Egyptian authorities.The group were travelling through the country to reach Rafah on a Gaza peace march.John joins Andrea to discuss.

Jun 16, 2025 • 11min
The Pod Squad: The Reserve Drivers
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Newstalk’s Rory Galvin and Journalist and Stylist Laura Mullet join Andrea to review ‘The Reserve Drivers’!Image: Acast

Jun 16, 2025 • 20min
Will tourism protests throw you off going abroad?
Anti-mass tourism protests have erupted across Italy, Spain and Portugal as campaigners call for a curb in tourist numbers.The rising cost of living and lack of available housing is among their grievances but will these protests stop you from travelling abroad this summer?Joining Andrea to discuss is Stephen Burgen, Freelance Journalist in Barcelona, Yvonne Reddin, Freelance Writer and Content Creator and more.

Jun 13, 2025 • 14min
Summer Memories with Dermot Bannon
Our summer memories series is back!We chat to some well known faces and reminisce over those long summer days.This week, Architect and Presenter Dermot Bannon joins Andrea to reminisce!

Jun 13, 2025 • 9min
What would you do if you won the lotto?
Winning the lotto sounds like a dream come true, but what happens next can be overwhelming. With millions suddenly in your account, how do you avoid costly mistakes and make the most of it?Joining Andrea to share the key steps you should take if you strike it lucky in the Euro Millions tonight is Paul Merriman from Ask Paul.