

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.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 5min
Gift Grub: Donald Trump & Boris Johnson Are In A Sticky Situation
Former American President Donald Trump has been indicted on 7 counts for holding onto classified documents.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as an MP with immediate effect last weekend.
They joined forces in Gift Grub this morning with two microphones and big brass band to sing about their current sticky situations.

Jun 12, 2023 • 2min
Gift Grub: Morgan Freeman Gorges on Provincial Hurling Finals
One point separated Clare and Limerick in the Munster final and one point separated Galway and Kilkenny in the Leinster final in two epic contests.
Our man Morgan Freeman just about recovered his composure to deliver his Monday report.

Jun 9, 2023 • 7min
Britain's Got Talent SUPERSTAR Cillian O'Connor Wows Ian
Magician Cillian O'Connor (14), who is from Mornington in Meath, delighted viewers and judges alike with his incredible performances on this year's Britain's Got Talent. Not content with making it through to the semi-final of the show, he was one of three contestants who were chosen for the live finale last Sunday night. Cillian, who has a very successful career ahead of him, joined Ian in studio for a chat and dazzled him with his magic skills.

Jun 7, 2023 • 5min
Gift Grub: The Crew Give A Leaving Cert Pep Talk
It's a big day for students all over Ireland, as they begin the Leaving Cert. Some of the regular Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to give the teenagers of Ireland a bit of a pep talk. But, some of them need a bit of a lesson in encouragement...

Jun 6, 2023 • 2min
Gift: Al Pacino Gets Real About Becoming A Father At 82
Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino is looking forward to welcoming his fourth child later this year, at the ripe age of 83. He joined Ian this morning to talk about the miracle of life and the chat was actually gatecrashed by Gift Grub regular, Ronan Keating, who had a bit of advice for Al.

Jun 2, 2023 • 2min
Gift Grub: Morgaaan Freeman Takes The Birthday Celebrations Too Far
We all know Morgaaan Freeman loves the GAA but, what we didn't know is that he is a secret party animal. He went 'out for one' to celebrate his birthday this week and well, the rest is his history. Morgaaan, we've all been there...

Jun 2, 2023 • 3min
Gift Grub: Michael D Has HAD IT with Bloom
There's no doubt, Bloom is the biggest event in the Irish gardening calendar and every Irish garden enthusiast worth their salt will be descending on Dublin's Phoenix Park this weekend. But, one person is not happy about it and that's the park's most famous resident. No, not, the deer! PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS!

Jun 1, 2023 • 5min
Gift Grub: The Scandal Of The Crumbling Flake
According to shocking news reports this week, the quality of the legendary Flake has deteriorated and they are now too crumbly to be used in a 99. Ice cream vendors across the country have been complaining of the chocolate disintegrating in 99s and in this morning's Gift Grub, Miriam O'Callaghan hosted a special episode of Primetime, in an attempt to get to the bottom of it!

May 31, 2023 • 5min
Gift Grub: Ronan Sings For His Snipper
Singer Ronan Keating has announced that he is getting a vasectomy in two weeks. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to tell him all the gory details...

May 30, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: No Succession Spoilers Allowed!
It's been the word on everyone's lips this week - SUCCESSION. The final episode of the hugely successful series aired last night and some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to share their thoughts on the massive finale. But, Davy Fitz is adamant, NO SPOILERS LADS!


