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Jul 30, 2022 • 14min
What's Going On with Richard Chambers & Amanda Brunker
Joining Tom Dunne to go through some of the main stories that were making the headlines throughout the week is Richard Chambers, News Correspondent with Virgin Media News & author and playwright Amanda Brunker.
Jul 23, 2022 • 11min
Ask The Expert: Parenting With Dr. Mary O'Kane
Joining Stefanie Preissner for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of 'Perfectly Imperfect Parenting: Connection Not Perfection' who answered your questions on parenting and child development.
Jul 23, 2022 • 8min
Mary Lou McDonald in Australia
Speaking to a delegation from the National Press Club of Australia on Wednesday, Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, appealed to the Irish diaspora to return and “be part of a new Ireland that we must build”.
To discuss the reception the Sinn Fein leader has received in Australia as part of a tour of Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra, Stefanie Preissner is joined by Andrew Tillett, Vice President of the National Press Club of Australia & journalist for the Australian Financial Review.
Jul 23, 2022 • 10min
Hotel Costs on All-Ireland Final Weekend
Galway and Kerry fans are taking the bus, train, and plane to Dublin this weekend ahead of the All-Ireland Football Final.
But it seems the costly hotel prices recorded in the capital has discouraged some fans from staying the night as Newstalk’s Aoife Kearns found out.
Jul 23, 2022 • 11min
Should Men Be Free To Wear Skirts?
This week Brad Pitt caused quite the stir as he arrived at the Berlin premiere of his upcoming film, Bullet Train, sporting a knee-length skirt.
But why is it that men wearing certain pieces of clothing attract such attention anyway and where do these ideas of who-wears-what come from?
To discuss, Stefanie Preissner is joined by Dr. Ashley Morgan, Senior Lecturer in the School of Art and Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University & Newstalk's Simon Tierney.
Jul 23, 2022 • 4min
Kickstart Your Weekend with Michael Moloney, Chief Executive of Galway Races
Joining Stefanie Preissner to Kickstart Your Weekend is Michael Moloney, Chief Executive of Galway Races.
Jul 23, 2022 • 16min
Jarlath Regan: An Irishman Abroad...at Home
Joining Stefanie Preissner is comedian and creator of the Irishman Abroad Podcast, Jarlath Regan.
Together they discuss what it's like performing for Irish audiences, the role of comedy and how it has changed, and some of Jarlath's most challenging interviews over the years.
Jul 23, 2022 • 20min
What's Going On with Geraldine Herbert & Dave Rudden
Joining Stefanie Preissner to run through the top news stories from the week is Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor & author, Dave Rudden.
Also joining Stefanie to discuss a shake-up of Ireland’s pension system is Cliff Tayor, Managing editor of The Irish Times.
Jul 16, 2022 • 10min
OTB's Will O'Callaghan on a Blockbuster Weekend of Sport
With Ireland securing a historic first series win in New Zealand in the rugby, the All-Ireland Men's Senior Hurling Final, the semi-finals for the ladies football, quarters in the camogie, plus the Open in full swing - there's a lot of sport to watch this weekend.
OTB's Will O'Callaghan stopped by to chat through it all with Stefanie Preissner.
Jul 16, 2022 • 8min
Ask the Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin
Joining Stefanie for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.
Together they discuss staying safe in the summer sun, iron deficiencies, IBS, and more.
