Brendan O'Connor
Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
Latest episodes
Apr 5, 2025 • 12min
Navigating car rental for stress-free breaks
Motoring Journalist Geraldine Herbert brings us through the dos and don’ts of hiring a car at home and abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2025 • 11min
Next-level hot chocolate
From Mexican spices to torched marshmallows, Caryna Camerino of Camerino Bakery shares her tips for the perfect hot chocolate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2025 • 34min
JOHN LYDON - “I liken Trump’s wrecking ball to what the Sex Pistols did”
Ex-Sex Pistol John Lydon AKA Johnny Rotten joined Brendan on the line from his home in L.A. and talked about his early punk years, caring for his late wife Nora in her final years and why Trump might be the man to fix America. He also chose five songs that have meant something special to him throughout his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2025 • 13min
“Divorce can feel like a crucifixion but there is hope”
Nóirín Ní Riain, singer, theologian and interfaith healer believes she divorced well and has tips for others on navigating the divorce process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2025 • 10min
The Watch List
Director of the Dublin International Film Festival Gráinne Humphreys and Dave O’Callaghan, Host of the From Here and Back Again podcast give Brendan their recommendations for the best T.V. and films to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2025 • 6min
Banana Peel Facials and Floating on Air – Ashton Hall’s morning routine
Fitness instructor Ashton Hall’s morning routine has become a viral sensation because of its outlandish moments including rubbing a banana peel on his face and several ice-water treatments but is it genuine or is it internet bait? Host of the No Encore podcast Dave Hanratty unravels the latest social media hot topicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2025 • 53min
The Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to digest the Sunday papers are; Gerard Howlin, former government advisor and Irish Times columnist, Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst Social Justice Ireland, Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs & columnist at The Currency and Natasha Maimba, Legal Executive & Youth ActivistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2025 • 32min
“Our house in L.A. was a fabulous party house” - Fionnuala Flanagan
Acting legend Fionnuala Flanagan talks to Brendan about her extraordinary career and shares five songs that evoke memories of important moments in her life, her parents, working in L.A. in the ‘60s and ‘70s, sobriety and returning to Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2025 • 10min
A sandwich obsessive offers his tricks for a life changing rasher sambo
Food writer with the Financial Times, Tim Hayward talks to Brendan about his love of greasy spoons, why hospitality is the most important part of eating out and why he’s obsessed with sandwiches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2025 • 9min
“Get rid of your concert videos!” - Tips for Tech Spring Cleaning
It’s not just certain parts of the house that need a refresh at this time of year; technology can always do with a spring clean, tech journalist for the Irish Times, Ciara O’Brien gives Brendan tips on how to keep phones and laptops in top condition and how to get the best out of themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
