

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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Apr 8, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: ROG Has Half Of Munster Kipping On The Couch
 With Munster taking on La Rochelle over the weekend, half of The Red Army were over in France and poor oul Rog had to put them up! Hit play now to hear the full episode.  

Apr 7, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Tommy Tiernan Fails To Get The Hollywood Handshake
 Tommy Tiernan made an appearance on the celebrity version of the Great British Bake Off last night on Channel 4. While he did not win his heat, his told Ian this morning about his profound experience on the show and his soggy bottom on show.  

Apr 7, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Munster's Famous Win In ROG's Back Yard!
 Munster have reached the quarter finals of the Champions Cup after an unforgettable weekend in France. They beat Ronan O Gara's La Rochelle team by one point and now play Bordeaux this weekend for a place in the semis. ROG and RTE commentator Michael Corcoran joined Ian to discuss the game.  

Apr 3, 2025 • 6min
Gift Grub: All This Talk Of Tariffs Has Us Feeling A Little '2008'
  Donald Trump’s tariffs could shake the global economy to its core, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, who shared his thoughts on the matter.  Brian Cowen, Enda Kenny, Joan Burton, and George Lee gave their tuppence worth too. This is all  feeling very '2008'. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.  

Apr 2, 2025 • 6min
Gift Grub: Talk Of Trump Tariffs Triggers Tension
 On this morning's Gift Grub, Taoiseach Michéal Martin told Ian about the impending tariffs from the US  and how they might affect the Irish economy. Michael Flatey feels worried, Michael O'Leary is ready to rebel, and Michael D Higgins is channeling pure patriotism. Hit play now to hear the full episode.  

Apr 2, 2025 • 10min
Does Your Child Refuse Salmon? How about 'Beach Chicken'?!
 Shauna shared a tip for parents of fussy eaters, Sarah in Dublin kickstarted the nation, even with a broken shoulder, and Chris Long stormed his way to €1000 on Waffle! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts. 

Apr 1, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Leinster House Showdown - A Day of Reckoning
  Verona Murphy faces a motion of no confidence in the Dáil today, following last week's chaotic scenes. On this morning's Gift Grub,  she completely loses control of the room and the politicians go full 'muppet show'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.  

Mar 31, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Irish Words Making Waves in the Oxford Dictionary
 'Blaa', 'Spice Bag', and 'Class' are just some of the Irish words and terms that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. But what else needs to be in there? Daithi O'Shea is making a case for shkelp! Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Mar 31, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Are Mayo Losing Their Touch?
 This morning's Gift Grub recapped on an exhilarating day at Croke Park, where Kerry claimed their victory over Mayo to become National League champions. Legendary Kerry All-Ireland winner, Pat Spillane, shared his thoughts on the performance, and Louis Walsh had a dose of reality for the Mayo camp. Hit play now to hear the full episode.  

Mar 28, 2025 • 14min
The Great Google Spelling Challenge: Can You Guess?
 What is the most commonly misspelled word when searching on Google? Find out the answer to this question and lots more on this week's podcast! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts. 


