Playback Daily

Top TV & movie recommendations for the month ahead, Dr Norah Patten on becoming the first Irish person in space & homemade dips & sauces for a fraction of the supermarket price

Comedian Jarlath Regan chats about his new tour and donating an organ to his brother, we hear about the new smart seatbelt & 100 years of the Irish passport

On this sunny melange edition of PBD: Love in a cold climate – the cello virtuoso living in the Arctic Circle  Ewe can’t handle the truth – all the buzz from Shear Fest 2025  And finally revealed – the woman who inspired After All...

On this many shades of grey edition of PBD:  Rainwoman – how romantasy can keep the clouds at bay;  Debt comes to us all – burgers on the never-never;  And Jarvis Cocker on gradually turning into Barry White...

Robot deliveries, Mayo Pride & movie recommendations for the weekend all on Friday's Playback Daily

On this forever Autumn edition of PBD: Yeah but where are we really from? A new history of Ireland explores our origins; Giant steps are what you take working on the moon;  And we find out just what dead stock fabric is...

30 years of Riverdance, how to avoid those carry-on luggage fees & should you take your children out of school early for holidays?

Join Mark Rowe, a GP specializing in burnout prevention, Fiona Penelar from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ruth Roberts of Cog Toys and Games, and best-selling author Viki Notaro as they dive into fascinating discussions. Viki shares insights on her novel "Long Story" and valuable travel tips for students heading abroad. The guest experts highlight the importance of exercise in stress management and offer strategies for maintaining human connections in a digitally dominated world, while Ruth reveals engaging games perfect for family travels.

On this still-not-Friday edition of PBD: Homeowner and author Elaine Feeney has a new novel out; The canoeing dog rescuers of north county Dublin; And the mystery of the 1000-year-old book shrine at the bottom of a lake...

On this deeper in debt edition of PBD: How to avoid getting chewed up in the Mrs Machine; The Irish acting dynasty still ruling the boards; And meet Ireland’s first-ever patisserie champion...