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Jan 10, 2026 • 30min
What's Going on with Tabitha Monahan & Danny McConnell
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Danny McConnell, Editor with The Business Post & Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent & Indo Daily Presenter.
Jan 4, 2026 • 8min
Dancing With The Stars Judge Brian Redmond talks shows return
Dancing With The Stars Judge Brian Redmond joins Sean Defoe to look ahead to the show returning tonight Judge Redmond talks dance prep, new additions to the judging panel and more
Jan 4, 2026 • 13min
Interview: Sinéad O'Sullivan on Lessons for Success from Taylor Swift
Sinéad O'Sullivan joins Sean Defoe to discuss her new book Good Ideas and Power Moves: Ten Lessons for Success from Taylor SwiftWhat can we learn from the success of one of the biggest popstars in the world?
Jan 4, 2026 • 11min
Tech Predictions for 2026
Irish Independent Technology Editor and Host of The Big Tech Podcast Adrian Weckler joins Sean Defoe to give us his tech predictions for 2026 From the AI bubble to which of the big tech companies are set up for a good year and more
Jan 4, 2026 • 16min
What is the latest from the US and Venezuela?
Sean Defoe is joined by Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports and Conflict Expert specialising in Latin America at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Dr Irene Mia to get the latest on the US and Venezuela in the wake of President Maduro being captured and taken to the US They discuss where this story could go from here and what the US administration may do next
Jan 4, 2026 • 45min
Sunday Newspaper Panel 4th January
Unique Media's Breda Brown, Human Rights Campaigner and former Director of One in Four Colm O'Gorman and Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon join Sean Defoe for this week's Sunday Newspaper Panel.They discuss the ongoing developments in the US and Venezuela in the wake of the attack, housing and more
Jan 3, 2026 • 11min
Interview: Mary Coughlan
Offstage, she is known for her support of human rights causes throughout the world. Later this month, she will be in the 3Olympia before heading to Australia and New Zeeland in March.Sean Defoe is joined by legendary singer Mary Coughlan
Jan 3, 2026 • 6min
Venezuelan President Maduro captured: Update from Washington
Feature Story American Correspondent Nick Harper joins Sean Defoe to give us an update on the situation in Washington after news that Venezuelan President Maduro has been captured by the US.
Jan 3, 2026 • 13min
As the Expert: Pete the Vet
This week on Ask The Expert, Pete the Vet joins Sean Defoe to answer all your pet related questions He offers advice on how to manage all your pets needs and more
Jan 3, 2026 • 15min
The US invades Venezuela & Maduro captured
The breaking news of the morning is the United States invasion of Venezuela and Donald Trump's announcement that they have captured Venezuelan President MaduroSean Defoe is joined by Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former Commandant in the Armed Ranger Wing and Security and Defence Analyst Declan Power to discuss
