Brendan O'Connor

How often do you clean out your fridge? Irish Examiner columnist, Caitrionna Redmond, gives great tips on fridge hygiene, avoiding waste and preserving food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Richard Hogan, a psychotherapist, shares valuable insights on dealing with dramatic personalities. He explains how to spot Drama Queens and Kings, digging into their emotional turmoil stemming from childhood experiences. The discussion unpacks teenage drama influenced by social media and the need for emotional boundaries. Richard emphasizes the importance of honesty in conflicted relationships and offers tips for managing interactions with dramatic individuals, including recognizing patterns linked to histrionic personality disorder.

Dan Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to the United States, sheds light on the intriguing world of diplomacy. He shares how personal relationships and charm play a vital role in international relations, especially when engaging with figures like Donald Trump. Mulhall discusses the evolution of diplomacy, highlighting the shift from formal communications to the fast-paced interactions of today. He emphasizes the importance of social gatherings in fostering political dialogue and the unique balance between personal connections and transactional interactions.

Comparing genuine complaining and good negotiators, Tim Hayward, Financial Times food writer and restauranteur, explains the difference between giving genuine feedback versus 'performative complaining' in a restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, actor and writer Ardal O'Hanlon talks to Brendan about his career, his new stand-up tour starting next month and why comedians are control freaks. He also chooses five songs that have meant something special to him throughout his life from Joan Baez to Talking Heads to LankumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcaster, journalist and raconteur, Terry Christian chats to Dearbhail about his Irish Catholic upbringing which informs his new Edinburgh Festival Show, his experiences being working class in the media in the '80s and '90s, his time presenting taboo-busting T.V. show The Word and giving Oasis their big break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dublin International Film Festival Director, Gráinne Humphreys and Host of the Extra Vision Podcast, Andy McCarroll join Dearbhail to give their verdict on the latest film and TV releasesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Bravo franchise expanding to 45 countries including its latest incarnation The Real Housewives of London, DJ and broadcaster Conor Behan gives Dearbhail a potted history of the Real Housewives. What makes it a reality T.V. hit, and the surprising depth its viewers find in itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Dearbhail to dissect the Sunday papers are Brenda Power, Columnist at the Irish Daily Mail & Sunday Times, Graham Finlay, Assistant Professor of Politics and International Relations at UCD, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, for The Irish Examiner, and Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Advisor, ESRI,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV presenter and content creator James Patrice takes Dearbhail through the soundtrack of his life which includes Judy Garland, Girls Aloud and Enya. He talks about dealing with bullies, the importance of resilience, the freedom in being truly yourself and how he found joy and peace in acting and performing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.