Dave Fanning

From drive-in concerts to an opera house full of plants, we've heard it all in terms of live music during the pandemic but what about nightclubs? DJ, nightclub promoter and bar owner, Marcus O Laoire and owner of Tropical Popical Nail Salon & nightclub promoter, Andrea Horan chat to Dave about the future of clubbing!

Paul Whitington chats to Dave about what to expect IN CINEMAS THIS WEEK as well as new films we can watch from the comfort of our own home, including 'Old Guard', 'Black Water: Abyss' and Irish drama, 'The Winter Lake'!

Simon Maher of 8Radio and Ballyfermot College of Further Education joins Dave for the second in a series all about legends of the world of music. This week, as she celebrates her 75th birthday, it's Debbie Harry!

Author, Mary Jordan chats to Dave about her new book, 'The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump'. This revelatory biography depicts a first lady who is far more influential in The White House than most people realise!

Simon Meagher of 8Radio and Ballyfermot College of Further Education joins Dave for the first in a series all about legends of the world of music. First up is Marvin Gaye!

Paul Whitington chats to Dave about what to expect when cinemas open next week as well as new films we can watch from the comfort of our own home, including 'Hamilton', 'Family Romance' and 'The Booksellers'!

Back in January, owners of three cottages on the Great Blasket Island were inundated with applications for a six-month caretaker position. Over 45,000 people applied but only two were chosen. Annie and Eoin are on the line to chat with Dave about how they're getting on!

Hollywood film director, Joel Schumacher passed away at the beginning of the week. The man behind Phonebooth, Veronica Guerin and Tigerland is known for launching the careers of the likes of Colin Farrell, Jim Carrey and Matthew McConaughey. Dave plays out some of his best moments from interviewing Joel over the years.

A man's bladder explodes after holding in pee for 18 hours, residents hide as monkey gangs take over a Thai city and post office workers were hospitalised due to a package of smelly fruit! It's Anton's stories of the week!

The historical hip-hop juggernaut, 'Hamilton' is set to hit TVs and laptops all over the world next Friday when it is launched on Disney+. Author and 'Hamilton' superfan, Emer McLysaght is on the line to tell Dave all about this musical phenomenon!