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 8, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: King Leo Has A Nice Ring To It
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in London this weekend, representing Ireland at the King Charles' Coronation. He joined Ian this morning to give a full debrief on the event and it seems he was quite taken with the whole idea of monarchy. In fact, he reckons it might even be something that could work here...
May 8, 2023 • 3min
Gift Grub: Roy's Not A Fan Of GAA Go
Roy joined Ian on the show this morning to express his frustration with GAAGO. The subscription-based streaming service is showing a selection of GAA matches for free but some of the bigger games are behind a paywall and Roy is not happy....
May 5, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Michael D Loses The Run Of Himself Over King Charles' Coronation
It's a big weekend across the pond! The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen takes place on Saturday at Westminster Abbey. President Michael D Higgins has travelled over for the event, however, he seems to have gotten a bit carried away with all the pomp...
May 5, 2023 • 2min
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Embraces The Spirit Of Wellfest
The wonderful Wellfest returns this weekend and lovers of health and wellness will be flocking to Dublin, to try and carve out a serene moment in this crazy world. Davy Fitz, an unlikely yoga fan, is also heading along. He joined Ray this morning to give him the full rundown on his plans....
May 3, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Shocking Revelations On The Cult Of 'The Boss'
On this morning's Gift Grub, Frank Greaney joined Matt Cooper to report on the notorious cult figure 'The Boss', whose real name is Bruce Springsteen. Shocking stuff altogether.
May 3, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Trump Makes Radio Great Again!
It seems we are batting American presidents off with a stick; first Joe Biden, now The Don. Former President of America, Donald Trump is due to land in Ireland this week and ahead of his visit, he joined Ray on this morning's show...
May 2, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Trump Makes Radio Great Again!
It seems we are batting off American presidents with a stick; first Joe Biden, now The Don. Former President of America, Donald Trump is due to land in Ireland this week and ahead of his visit, he joined Ray on this morning's show...
Apr 27, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Christy Moore Is The Latest Star To Get The AI Treatment
There's been a lot of talk about the influence AI technology could have on music and in recent weeks,AI versions of Drake, The Weekend and Oasis have been created. However, our own Christy Moore is the latest star to get the AI treatment. He's not too happy about it.
Apr 27, 2023 • 4min
Meet The Clare Barber Who Has Seen The Boss 75 Times (And Cut His Hair!)
On this morning's show, Ian caught up with Jimi The Barber from Clare, live from Barcelona. Jimi was queuing for the pit for his 75th (Yes 75th!!!) Bruce Springsteen show when he spoke to Ian and he told all about his dedication to The Boss . He even revealed that he was lucky enough to cut Bruce's hair...
Apr 26, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Annual Gift Grub Snooker Championship
It's that time of the year again, the annual Gift Grub Snooker Championship is a GO! In this year's tournament, some of your favourite Gift Grub characters showcase their incredible skills...
