The Good Mothers is a dark and gritty look at the lives of the mafia and the women who live under it, volunteering as a way to battle loneliness, shooting films on your phone, the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival, Naomi Dunleavy opens up about losing her young son Aaron and organ donation, and Ed Sheeran’s guitar, Kevin McNicholas teaches Ryan a tune or two.

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Stephanie Rousseau, Dog Trainer who specializes in the facilitation of dogs in the workplace, joins Oliver for a chat about International Bring Your Dog to Work Day.

Stephanie Rousseau

Siobhan Lawless spoke to Oliver about her passion for baking, the day that turned her life upside down and how she worked her way to recover and rebuild her now successful baking business.

Siobhan Lawless

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Brenda & Colm Meaney spoke to Ryan about their careers on stage, coming home, and their upcoming major new revival of Enda Walsh's 'Bedbound' produced by Landmark Production and Galway International Arts Festival.

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