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Dec 6, 2025 • 9min
Are there fewer serial killers these days?
Netflix has released a documentary profiling what it is like to be the child of an infamous serial killer, the daughter of the BTK killer. We often hear about these cases from the 70s and 80s, but rarely today, is there a big serial killer captured. Has technology caught up with them? Are serial killers a dying population? And why are we so fascinated by them? Joining Anton to discuss is Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and Director of Forensic Psychological Services, Dr Patrick Randall.

Dec 6, 2025 • 16min
In conversation with Richard Corrigan
Chef Richard Corrigan joins Anton to talk about his preparations for Virginia Park Lodge opening its doors on Christmas Day for an intimate experience, the ethos that drives his cooking, and more.

Dec 6, 2025 • 10min
Ask the Expert: Finance
For this week's Ask The Expert, Anton is joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.

Dec 6, 2025 • 8min
Netflix set to buy Warner Bros film & streaming businesses for $72b
Netflix has moved to buy Warner Bros’ film and streaming businesses in a takeover valued at around $72 billion. If it goes ahead, it would place some of Hollywood’s most valuable franchises - from DC superheroes to Warner’s vast film library - under the Netflix umbrella. What would that mean for the industry, for audiences, and for the future of theatre releases? Anton is joined by author, critic, and all-round expert on film Darren Mooney to break it all down.

Dec 6, 2025 • 7min
Charlie McGettigan on the Eurovision Boycott
Singer and former Eurovision winner, Charlie McGettigan, joins Anton to discuss the significance of the Eurovision boycott.

Dec 6, 2025 • 23min
What's Going On with Kevin Doyle & Joan Burton
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Former Tánaiste and Labour Minister, Joan Burton & Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News with Mediahuis.

Dec 6, 2025 • 10min
The Late Late Toy Show in Review
Like every year, it had tears of joy and tears of sadness. Stars were made, and Patrick Kielty had so, so, many costume changes. Joining Anton to chat through how it all went is Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent & Freelance Journalist, Niamh O’Reilly.

Nov 30, 2025 • 9min
In conversation with Jarlath Regan
Anton is joined by the one and only, Jarlath Regan, to talk about his new book 'The Gobshite Guidebook: A Survival Manual', touring, and more.

Nov 30, 2025 • 17min
What do the figures tell us about the issue of violence against women in Ireland?
Tuesday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, yet this week alone, headlines have carried news of multiple attacks on women. Domestic and gender-based violence remains a pressing issue in Ireland, with the Tánaiste stating this week that “we have an epidemic of violence against women” but what do the figures show us about instances of violence, have we made progress, and what more needs to be done? To discuss, Anton is joined by:Mary Hayes, Project Coordinator of Women’s Aid’s ‘Too Into You’ ProjectEllen O’Malley-Dunlop, Member of Grevio, the Council of Europe Human Rights Group on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and former CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis CentreBarry Ward, Fine Gael TD and Criminal Barrister

Nov 30, 2025 • 18min
Andy Webb author of 'Dianarama: The Betrayal of Princess Diana'
Last week marked 30 years since Princess Diana sat down with Martin Bashir for a 54-minute Panorama interview that shocked the world due to the revelations that she had struggled with bulimia, how lonely and isolating royal life could be, and not to mention that famous line "there were three of us in this marriage". This coincides with the release of Dianarama, a new book by Andy Webb that explores how the interview came about and the profound consequences it had for Diana. He joins Anton to discuss.


