Brendan O'Connor

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Louise Bayliss, Focus Ireland and founder of S.P.A.R.K; Alison O’Connor, broadcaster and columnist; Oisín Coghlan, Friends of the Earth Ireland; Cormac Lucey, economics columnist with the Sunday Times Ireland; and Pat Shortt remembers his D'Unbelievables co-star and friend Jon Kenny.

Clinical psychologist Maureen Gaffney on forming friendships, the four types of friend and why maintaining friendships is so important.

Bridget Jones is coming back to the big screen for a fourth time with 'Mad About the Boy’. But is this return something to celebrate? Writer Aoife Barry looks at the legacy of this very ‘90s character.

Freelance culture journalist Zara Hedderman and Eoin Sweeney, TV and radio producer, deliver their verdict on the TV shows and movies of the week ahead.

The Lord of the Dance himself Michael Flatley picks five important songs for him and talks Irish rugby; his boxing and dancing years and why we should all remain positive and kind in a crazy world.

Actress Mary McEvoy reacts to the sad news that Limerick actor and comedian Jon Kenny has died. From her first starstruck encounter, to performing together, Mary talks about their deep friendship and the influence he had on her life.

Dr Katriona O’Sullivan, Psychology Lecturer and award-winning author of ‘Poor’, on what is Childhood Trauma and how best to address it, at any age.

The countdown to the festive season is on, and cost-of-living writer Caitríona Redmond has all the tips you need to save and spend well this Christmas.

Caryna Camerino, owner of Dublin’s Camerino Bakery, gave Brendan a masterclass on the tips and tricks needed to get biscuits just right. And she shared recipes for basic shortbread, chewy chocolate chip cookies and macaroons.

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with The Irish Examiner, Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute UCD, Aisling Meehan, Solicitor, Farmer and Tax Consultant, Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European Affairs.