The Anton Savage Show

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Aug 10, 2024 • 17min

Josh Crosbie visits Tallaght Athletic Clubhouse

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie spent Friday evening in the Tallaght Athletic Clubhouse with Rhasidat Adeleke's friends and neighbours cheering her on. Dermot Whelan fills in for Anton this weekend.
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Aug 4, 2024 • 14min

'We are in territory we could have never dreamed of' Irish success at the Olympics continues!

What a day it was for team Ireland in Paris yesterday. Rhys McCleneghan took home Ireland’s 3rd gold medal last night in the pommel horse while Boxer Kellie Harrington guaranteed herself at least a silver medal and will fight for Gold on Tuesday. Joining live from Paris to reflect on all the days action  well as to preview the week that lies ahead for Ireland was Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie and Co-Host of the Olympics Daily by the 42.
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Aug 4, 2024 • 11min

In conversation with Mark McCabe

Joining Sean Defoe 'In Conversation' was legendary DJ, producer and Mark McCabe. Mark discussed his career, number one Irish track "Maniac 2000" and what made the 90's Irish dance scene so special.
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Aug 4, 2024 • 47min

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel August 4th

Joining Sean Defoe in for Anton, to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers was  Aoife Barry   Freelance journalist and author, John Cunningham  Relationship director, Morgan Mckinley  Chair and country director Lysis group and Gabija Gataveckaite Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent  
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Aug 4, 2024 • 17min

Why are people increasingly believing Conspiracy theories ?

A new survey which was published this week, commissioned by the Electoral Commission in the wake of the June elections looked at how perceptions of diversity affected how people voted.  One finding coming out of the survey was a large number of people thought government immigration policy was part of a wider ‘act’ to have ‘obedient’ voters, A known conspiracy theory. Joining Sean Defoe for Anton was author and scientist of The Irrational Ape: Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theory and Propaganda  David Robert Grimes, on why conspiracy theories are gaining ground among voters and how to combat it.
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Aug 4, 2024 • 5min

'I knew I couldn't have done any better' Rhys McClenaghan on winning gold for Ireland.

After a stunning performance, Rhys McClenaghan took home gold for Team Ireland in the gymnastics pommel horse event. He joined Sean Defoe to chat about how he was feeling after the win.
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Aug 3, 2024 • 16min

How has Olympian muscle conditioning changed over the years?

We’ve all been glued to events in Paris for the past 7 days. A notable aspect of Olympians is how ripped they are compared to previous generations Well..What are the factors behind this? Ritchie Porter, Associate Professor in Biochemistry at TCD Joined Luke O'Neill to explain how muscle conditioning and development have changed over the years.
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Aug 3, 2024 • 15min

In conversation with Mary Coughlan

Joining Luke O'Neill 'In conversation' was Singer and Artist Mary Coughlabn
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Aug 3, 2024 • 14min

Ask The Expert: DIY

For this week's edition of Ask The Expert Luke O'Neill in for Anton was joined by Peter Finn, better known as Pete The Builder from “Let’s Talk Homes dot com. Peter Answered your common DIY questions and gave DIY advice for the upcoming Bank Holiday.
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Aug 3, 2024 • 10min

The Dentist Flying in the Bray Air Show

The Bray Air Display takes off today. A chance to see some of the most breathtaking aerobatics. Dr. Eddie Goggins is a dentist who will be moonlighting as a pilot this weekend. He joined Luke O'Neill on the programme to chat about the show and all things aviation

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