Brendan O'Connor

The Watch List with freelance culture journalist Zara Hederman and freelance entertainment journalist Brian LloydSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed author of ‘Small Things Like These’ and ‘Foster’, Claire Keegan, joined Brendan to talk about her childhood, the beauty of pigs, fame and she also chose five songs that have meant something special to her throughout her life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech entrepreneur and former Washington Correspondent Mark Little is fresh off a plane from America with his observations on what he sees as a consolidation of the MAGA hardcore and why he thinks US President Donald Trump might be stuck in a nostalgic 1980s mindset of boosting the US economy by manufacturing more stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef and Instagrammer Alannah Sheehan explains why certain ‘sophisticated smoothies’ like Erewhon smoothies have been going viral recently and why celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter & Hailey Bieber have been making their own versions. She has recipes to make your homemade smoothie extra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise O’Donoghue, the self-declared ‘Hacks Hack’ from the Irish Examiner offers hacks and tips for some of the Spring Cleaning jobs you might tackle this bank holiday weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poet Rita Ann Higgins remembers Easters of old in her brand new poem ‘The Gold Flake Gang’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GP appointments can be hard to get, they can be short and you may have to pay for them. GP Dr Brendan O’Shea gives advice on how to plan ahead, what/who to bring and how to maximise your doctor appointment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, Sunday Times, Peter Brown, Managing Director of Baggot Investment Partners, Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU and Shana Cohen, Executive Director of TASC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hadfield, a renowned astronaut, pilot, and author, shares his extraordinary life journey. He talks about his deep aviation roots and how personal stories shaped his dream of becoming an astronaut. Hadfield delves into the intensive training he underwent at a Russian facility and the significance of teamwork in space missions. He also reflects on the spiritual impact of space travel and how it shifts perspectives on life. Lastly, he celebrates his newfound joy as a grandfather and discusses the intersection of music and storytelling.

Film Critic for the Business Post John Maguire and Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo give Brendan their recommendations for the best T.V. and films to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.