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 21, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Mayhem Hits Sinn Fein FM
Mayhem has not just taken over Today FM! It has now reached Sinn Fein FM, and the government seem to be having a great oul laugh. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 21, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Could Tommy Tiernan Be The New Host Of Liveline?!
Well, the race is on to replace Joe Duffy, and over the last few days, plenty of potential names have been thrown around. However, can you imagine Tommy Tiernan in the hot seat? Imagine no more! On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a little insight into how that might sound. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 20, 2025 • 19min
Monday Morning Was Pure Mayhem!
There's something crazy going on in Today FM this May, it's absolutely mayhem. It all kicked off on Monday morning with a very unsettling Gift Grub, a special delivery, and an unexpected visitor. Press play now to hear the mayhem in full!
May 19, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: What A Weekend Of GAA - Thrills, Spills and Controversies
What a thrilling weekend of GAA action! Filled with explosive showdowns and shocking victories, it was a wild watch. John Mullane and Marty Morrissey were on hand to get stuck in on this morning's Gift Grub.
May 16, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Roy, ROG and Miriam Crunch The Numbers On The Cost Of Parenting
On this morning's Gift Grub, it was all about the price of parenting, after a recent survey revealed that it costs € 160,000 to raise a child in Ireland. Roy, ROG, and Miriam shared their own experiences and made a few money-saving 'suggestions'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 16, 2025 • 11min
Did You Know That Watching Sport Is Actually *Good* For You
Watching sport is good for you, Tom Cruise explained his first stunt, Niall The Skimmer tried his hand at Waffle, and a couple worked together to win a weekend away! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
May 16, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Eurovision Heartbreak - Where Did It All Go Wrong?
On this morning's Gift Grub, Graham and Marty do a deep dive on what went wrong for Ireland at this year's Eurovision. In the end, Ian ends up auditioning for a new gig. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 15, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: What Can The Government Do To Lead Ireland Back To Eurovision Glory?
What can the government do to lead Ireland back to Eurovision glory? On this morning's Gift Grub, the head honchos get into it! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 15, 2025 • 5min
Shauna's School Run - Scoil Eóin Baste, Nobber, Co. Meath
It's time for another edition of Shauna's School Run!This week, our researcher Shauna visited the lively senior infants, first and second class students, at Scoil Eóin Baste in Nobber, Co. Meath. Listen in as these little ones share their thoughts on the aging process, as well as give their honest feedback on appropriate public transport. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
May 14, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: The Heatwave Is Officially ON!
On this morning's Gift Grub, it was all about the glorious weather! Ian caught up with wee Daniel, who was driving a Mr Whippy van around Donegal, Bertie was in the middle of a breakfast barbecue, and President Michael D. Higgins was making the most of the pool in Áras an Uachtaráin. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
