On this week's episode we're talking Reality TV, World Athletics, Accents and Cats! One of my guests is also about to embark on the trip of a lifetime!.

With Niall Power & Claire Power.

Another varied Back Chat, which in it's trademark style goes from serious to lighthearted topics and back again with ease! This week there's a discussion on the fine line between protecting your kids and terrifying them, Punctuality is also on the agenda and how some of us are never late and some of us are never early!, And as they get Official Iconic Clothing Status who loved Aran Jumpers and who hated them?

With guests David Hennessey, Issy Kennedy & Tara Kelly

A life changing trip, a great cause and some brilliant stories. This week's guests shared a fantastic and thought provoking experience that pushed them to their limits, made them laugh and made them appreciate the simplest of things.

With Enda O Doherty. Lauren Traynor & James Whelan

A busy week sorting out the problems of the world on this week's Back Chat With Maria McCann. We're talking Princess Diana, Vincent Browne, Tenant Vs Landlord, and asking how many of us have been eating Muesli the wrong way this whole time??

With Lynn Cahill, Pat McEvoy & Sandra Winkle

Shane Dunphy is a well known Child Protection Expert, Broadcaster & Author. He' s written several factual books related to his Child Protection work.

He's just published his first Novel , I met up with him recently to discuss this new direction in his career

This week's Back Chat features opinions on a female Dr. Who, How kids have developed American Accents, Children's TV and the fabulous new amenity in Waterford City - The Apple Market. But do we all think it's quite so fabulous?

With Paul 'Flex' Browne, Karen Steenson & Paul Greene

Paul Flynn owns and runs The Tannery Restaurant in Dungarvan, County Waterford. This month he's been celebrating The Tannery's 20th Anniversary.

I recently sat down with him for a very enjoyable one-on- one Back Chat

This week we're talking Love Island, Conor McGregor, Sleeplessness and Beyonce.

We also discuss the very sad case of baby Charlie Gard and the impossible dilemma facing both his parents and his doctor. Guests are Sinead Cunningham, Sinead Flynn and Jennifer White

Music is a running theme in this week's episode of Back Chat. My guests give their opinions on Modern Music, The Best Soundtrack Ever, Ed Sheeran, Books & Game Of Thrones amongst other things!

With Padraig O Griofa, Roddie Cleere & Brian Kennedy

'On this week's Back Chat a new Mum, a besotted Father and a seasoned Mum of 3 talk Parenthood and how it's changed them!

We're also talking about the clues to our future selves in our childhood passions, having favourites and story telling.

With Bonzie, Vanessa Whelan & Trevor Prendergast.