Brendan O'Connor

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.

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.

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.

Humanitarian, activist and campaigner for nuclear disarmament, Adi Roche joins Brendan to talk about the transformative songs that soundtrack her life from the protest music that fires up her consciousness to the peace and hope she finds in the words of John Lennon.

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.

Host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast Elaine Burke delves into the internet phenomenon of Reddit’s AITA an anonymous forum where people pose queries and crowdsource a variety of responses causing debate and discussion about the biggest and smallest of dilemmas.

Business Post Film Critic, John Maguire and Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster, Sarina Bellissimo deliver their verdict on the TV shows and movies of the week ahead.

Tech Entrepeneur and journalist Mark Little reflected on Donal Trump’s electoral landslide this week, and about the roles of podcasts, AI and misinformation that came to the fore during the US Presidential campaign.

With the arrival of secondhand clothes re-sellers Vinted in Ireland, Moya Doogan founder of Environmental Eadaí joins Brendan to talk about sustainable shopping, how to buy and sell clothes online and how secondhand shopping is back in style.

Travel enthusiast and Galway businesswoman, Lisa Regan chats to Brendan about the most charming cities to visit for the perfect cosy winter city break.