The Group Chat

On The Group Chat, Tubridy is leaving The Late Late Show, Joe Biden is coming to Ireland and Zara spent nearly 2 entire days travelling back from The Oscars due to flight disruptions.The trio talk Leo Varadkar's Washington visit and the many gaffes of The Ireland Funds dinner over the years.Later, Richard and Zara talk St Patrick's Day and the iconic staples of a local St Patrick's Day parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zara, Richard and Gavan talk the Oscars as Zara joins from Los Angeles. Has the 'Will Smith slap' reignited an 'Oscars buzz'? Zara explains why a Paul Mescal win might be unlikely.The evictions ban has been ended, it's snowing in March and Eamon Ryan says free public transport will lead to unnecessary journeys.Drones affect Dublin Airport for the 6th time in six months. Once again the front door of the country is off its hinges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard, Gavan & Zara talk about the possible return of Bertie Ahern, past Irish presidential controversies and Rishi Sunak's description of Northern Ireland: Is Brexit done and dusted?The trio reminisce on meeting their idols as Paul Mescal addresses fan concerns. Is selfie culture getting out of hand?Holly Cairns is the leader of the Social Democrats, COVID enquiry and do we need a younger president? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a show with a difference after a dramatic week at VMTVRichard, Gavan and Zara talk Simpsons parallels, a new cost of living package and the Portugal housing model. Would it work in Ireland?The best petrol stations in Ireland, accident in the Dáil and the viral story of the world’s worst spyFruit and vegetable shortage explained, trouble in Venice and another side to Joe Biden’s visit to Ukraine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard, Gavan & Zara are joined by Alex Crawford to talk about the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and how politics in Syria are interfering with the relief effort.Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman joins to talk racism in Ireland and the logistics of housing refugees. Later, the trio discuss the alleged Chinese spy balloon that was shot down over the US and the Too Into You campaign by Women's Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan & Zara lead a Richard-less Group Chat this week. Host of the podcast, I'm Not A Monster, Josh Baker joins to explain the divisive story of Shamima Begum, the British-born student who left the UK at age 15 to join ISIS. Eva Hinds of UNICEF talks us through the devastating effects of the earthquake in Turkey & Syria and the reality for relief workers helping in the area.Following the Manchester City controversy, Will Dalton of Virgin Media Sport explains the situation and how it is affecting fan morale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan and Zara are joined by Nicole Gernon to explain the Enoch Burke situation and why he now owes over €3000 in fines.Matt Kennedy joins to discuss his experience being young and trans in Ireland and Dr. Robert Ross of TUD explains ChatGPT and what makes it different from other AI.Later, Gavan and Zara ask ChatGPT to write a letter from Michael D. Higgins to Santa Claus and Gavan explains St Brigid's bathwater as well as the almighty bank holiday Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emer O’Neill joins The Group Chat to talk about racism in Ireland & the abuse she has received online for speaking out against a racist joke. She explains the importance of education & being aware of unconscious bias.Jim Sheridan joins to discuss Ireland's Oscar success with films like Colm Bairéad’s An Cailín Ciúin & Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin receiving nominations. He describes his experiences at the Oscars and how the industry has changed over the years.Later, Zara, Richard & Gavan explain why Paschal Donohoe finds himself in hot water in The Dáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first Group Chat of Season 3, Zara, Richard & Gavan sit down with Aoife Gallagher to discuss Ireland's far right rise and the effect that figures like Andrew Tate can have on Irish men. Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns joins to explain the shocking abuse she faces as a woman in the public eye & why she was hesitant to address it.Later, the trio discuss Prince Harry's book Spare and some of the viral soundbites surrounding it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the last Group Chat of 2022, Gavan, Richard & Zara are ranking the most iconic news moments of the year featuring some hits from the likes of Liz Truss, Eamon Ryan, Micheál Martin & Leo Varadkar.The trio are also reminiscing on moments such as the end of lockdown restrictions in Ireland, the Irish team qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup & the Wagatha Christie trial. Rosanna Davison joins to discuss the changes being made to International Surrogacy laws in Ireland & what it means for her family & Richard explains the major breakthroughs in the world of nuclear fusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.