Brendan O'Connor

Chef and Instagrammer Alannah Sheehan gives us some healthy alternatives to sweet meals and treats including some easy recipes for protein balls, chia pudding, granola, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcaster and author David McWilliams joins Brendan to discuss how factors such as a rising population, smaller family sizes, and out of date accommodation are contributing to the housing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlor talks to Brendan about five songs that shaped his world, from the golden age of ‘80s blockbusters like the Goonies with Cyndi Lauper to how he relieves homesickness with The Tulla Ceili Band. He chats about how he coped with the whirlwind of fame with Love/Hate and the buzz he gets from being on stage again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ Guide Movie Editor Michael Doherty and Culture Commentator Senita Appiakorang give Brendan their recommendations for the best T.V. and films to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to digest the Sunday papers are; Political Correspondent, Louise Burne, Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, Brenda Power, Columnist with the Sunday Times & The Irish Daily Mail and Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Primary School Teacher and Former Green Party TD for Waterford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan gets a crash course in the competitive sport of road bowling from the secretary of Ból Chumann na hÉireann, Séamus Ó Tuama and enthusiast Michelle Smith who is the founder of the popular Road Bowls in Ireland Facebook and TikTok accounts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this enlightening discussion, neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Professor Ian Robertson shares impactful insights on habit formation. He explains how consistent practice transforms conscious efforts into automatic behaviors, similar to learning to drive. The conversation highlights the role of realistic goal setting and motivation in building willpower. Robertson also delves into overcoming bad habits linked to anxiety, using cognitive behavioral techniques. He emphasizes patience and the psychological benefits of achieving small wins to foster lasting change.

Summertime brings its own unique set of challenges from hot pillows, overheating rooms, to spoiling food and sunscreen stains, Life Hacks expert for the Irish Examiner, Denise O'Donoghue, gives Brendan her top tips on how to survive the little annoyances of the seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Slattery of The Travel Expert.ie offers alternative holiday locations for last minute bookers who want to escape the crowds of the popular destination spots and where to find the best deals to bag that special trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the big viral food trends this summer is sweet sandwiches. Caryna Camerino of Camerino Bakery joins Brendan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.