Back Chat with Maria McCann

The Arts. is it elitist or for everyone? And if it IS seen as elitist and snobby how can this perception be changed? Broadcaster Mary O Neill and Writer Anna Jordan debate this with Maria McCann on this week's episode of

Back Chat

No matter what the cause is, Hair loss is an extremely distressing condition. It causes anxiety, upset, and embarrassment.

So the job of making sure women can cope, and can look their best is an important one, and one this week's One On One guest does very well.

She is Joyce O Carroll, owner and founder of WigWorld in Waterford.

The news recently that one of the original Reality TV formats was nearing the end of it's days was not welcome news to Big Brother fans! It's the subject of this week's episode, which also incluðes talk of Love Island and Teen Mom!

So, how 'real' is Reality TV, how taking part in shows like this changes lives, and even though we love it, would any of us go into the Big Brother House, are all on the agenda.

With Yvonne Whelan & Daniel Keating

The Solas Centre Run For Life is coming up on October 14th

A group of 10 people were selected to get Couch To 10k Training, including Broadcaster Paula Phelan and Hair Stylist Brian Kelly.

They joined me out in Back Chat HQ to talk about how training is going, and why they wanted to get involved.

And stay tuned to the end for Brian's excellent hack for when your t shirt is too small!

John McGuire has been running his Garden Centre in Woodstown for more years then he cares to remember.

It is truly a family business, started by John's father Paddy, who was well known in Waterford, and a familiar voice on local radio.

In this Back Chat One On One Maria talks to John about his life, his business and the pride he has in following in his father's footsteps.

The 80's was the time of Dallas, Dynasty and Shoulder Pads. It was a time of change in Ireland, There was great music, great TV, and great films. But there was also trouble in Northern Ireland and AIDS.

In this week's Back Chat,With Maria McCann we go through the high and lows of the 80's, discussing what we got up to, what we looked like, what we listened to, watch we watched, and for my two guests, what it was like being young and Gay in this fabulous decade.

With Des O Keefe & Billy Rea

August 25th in the WIT Arena in Waterford, will see the launch of the DC Dynamos - a fun day out for all the family, but a family day with a difference because it's focus is in faciliating those with Dyspraxia to do things at their own pace, and for parents to get information and support they mightn't have known was available.

Dyspraxia is a little known condition, that affects a surprisingly high number of children, and in this episode you'll hear from parents, finding out the best way to help their children do the same things other kids can do. Because they CAN, it's just takes more time. And these parents do this the best way possible, with committment and humour, as you'll hear on this week's Back Chat With Maria McCann.

With Karen Power, Benny Finlay & Brenda Giles

It's benefits are huge, but yet many of us avoid it like the plague for many reasons - we're too old, too fat, it's too late to start. All excuses! But in this week's episode you can hear how Weight Training has changed a 14 year old's life, how it has kept a 70 year woman's body and mind in great shape with no sign of a Bingo Wing!

And you'll also hear how someone outwardly confident who loves to inspire others, sometimes needs to take a moment to just breathe!

With Mags Murphy, Christie Sherlock & Ellen Power

John Keane followed his dream of setting up the best Pizzeria he possibly could.

In this Back Chat one on one I've been talking to John and hearing how 'Slice' in Ballinakill Shopping Centre in Waterford came to be.

They are a small but dedicated group who stepped up to the plate when it was decided it was better if their other halves went out to work - and they didn't.

They can discuss in considerable detail the contents of nappies, the challenge of School Runs - and School Lunches.

And we don't get to hear from them much! Time to redress the balance and hear from some Stay At Home Dad's.

With Brendan McCarthy & Blogger Benny Finlay AKA Daddy Poppins.