The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Today FM
Welcome to today, this is your captain speaking. With Iano at the helm, the Breakfast Show brings you up to speed on everything. News, sport, guests, giveaways, listener interaction and music - not to mention the legendary Gift Grub - all add to the mix of this 2-hour radio rollercoaster. Buckle up and come and have your breakfast.
Episodes
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May 13, 2025 • 14min
Ian Taste Tests A Dubai Chocolate Bar Live On Air
Ian gets stuck into a Dubai chocolate bar live on air. Mary, a lollipop lady from Dublin, kick-starts the nation. Songwriter Ben Pyne from Balbriggan chats to Ian live from the Eurovision, and we discover what your ice cream habits say about you! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts
May 13, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Any Sign Of White Smoke? The Liveline Conclave Commences!
On this morning's Gift Grub, Marty Morrissey was on hand to cover a truly historic event—the election of a new Liveline presenter. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 12, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Liveline Superfans Bid Farewell To Joe
Liveline icon Joe Duffy announced his retirement last week, to the dismay of his listeners. On this morning's Gift Grub, there was an outpouring of emotion about the news. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 12, 2025 • 2min
Gift Grub: Katie Taylor Weighs In on the Skort Debate
On this morning's Gift Grub, one of Ireland's most successful sports stars weighed in on the skorts debate. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 9, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: The Great Skort Debate!
Well, one of the big stories of the week was, without a doubt, the great skort debate. On this morning's Gift Grub, Davy Fitz joined Ian with an exciting suggestion. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 9, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Fans Flock to The Vatican (Including Daniel O'Donnell)
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian went live to a bustling St. Peter's Square, where fans had gathered to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. Our very own Daniel O'Donnell was on the ground to tell us all. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 8, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Trump's Tariff Takeover!
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was able to nab President Trump for an exclusive interview on his tariffs and how they might impact the Irish movie business. As you might expect, he had some controversial takes. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 7, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Christy Moore Is 80 Today!
Irish music legend Christy Moore is the big 80 today. What a career he has had! He joined Ian this morning to sing a song all about his 80 years on planet earth.
May 6, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: What Do Leinster Have To Do To Win The Champions Cup?
Leinster once again came up short in their pursuit of The Champions Cup with a narrow loss at home to Northampton Saints at the weekend. Donal Lenihan, Brian O Driscoll and Ronan O Gara dissect the game and what Leinster need to do to get over the line.
Apr 17, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: New GAA Plus Schedule Revealed Including 'Keeping Up With The Cliffords'!
On this morning's Gift Grub, the full GAA plus schedule was revealed and there's plenty to keep us entertained - GAA Kitchen Nightmares, Keeping Up With The Cliffords and an exclusive new drama, Breaking Ball, to name but a few. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
