Dave Moore

Ten new Star Wars series, ten new Marvel series and 15 new Disney live action films are coming direct into your living room. Disney + have announced a whole rake of news which includes a new Darth Vader, a new Ironman spin off and an animated version of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'.

Film expert Gordon Hayden joined Dermot and Dave to run through the piles of tv and films announced and give his take on what it means for the film industry.

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For some people, there's been a lot of good that has come from the pandemic from retraining to babies. But, there have been some couples who have seen their relationship collapse in the midst of all that is going on.

UK studies have found that nearly a quarter of people felt lockdown had placed additional pressure on their relationships, and there's been an increase in the amount of couples seeking professional help.

Annie Lavin  is The Relationship Coach and she joined Dermot and Dave to explain what's causing these spikes and how you can avoid relationship woes.

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In a weird culmination to the year, the All Ireland Hurling Final is upon us and with Limerick hoping to scoop the Liam McCarthy cup, our Noni is very excited.

While she's been hard at work creating treats for the Waterford fans to enjoy, her heart will be with her beloved Limerick.

But when it comes to writing her Christmas list, Noni has something else on her mind.

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''No more toasting the way your great grandparents did'' 

If you're wondering what to get that special someone in your life this Christmas then you're not alone.

On Dave's World,  Dave told us about this very fancy toaster that he found on the internet and is wondering if he should buy it for his wife?

You can listen to the full chat below 

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Imagine winning the biggest prize of your career and having no memory of it?

In 2003, Steve Thompson was part of the England team who lifted the Rugby World Cup. This year, he was diagnosed with early onset dementia and now struggles to remember what was a massive moment of his life, and his career. The former Lions player also struggles to remember details from TV shows, and even his wife's name.

Shane Byrne, who played alongside Steve Thompson in the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour, joined Dermot and Dave to give his take on what the game needs to do and his experiences on the pitch.

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The 2024 Olympics are going to be cooler than ever! Skateboarding, surfing and breakdancing have all been added to the roster for the Paris games and Dermot and Dave are incredibly excited!

While they might not make it to the games themselves (due to timing, not talent of course), Leon Dwyer is a massive hope for the Irish contingency. Leon has been breaking for 15 years and he spoke to Dermot and Dave about what it means for the scene and how this news will change his life.

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It’s Wednesday. You know what Wednesday means? It means it’s time to Say Stuff That Suits The Music!

Dave plays the tracks and Dermot says whatever comes into his head.

Like say trombones...and car insurance?

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There was a little girl born in the United States recently who had already broken a world record. Molly Gibson, born to parents Tina and Ben, came into the world 27 years after the embryo she came from was originally frozen.

Molly joins her big sister Emma, who previously held the record for the longest-frozen embryo to have resulted in a birth.

The process of embryo freezing and donating of embryos is something that does happen in Ireland and Dr Tim Dineen from Waterstone Clinic joined Dermot and Dave to explain the process, who can benefit from it and if an embryo found in a wooly mammoth could be viable.

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The power of social media! When Geraldine Monaghan put up a Facebook status looking for some pals to help her send Christmas presents to nursing home residents in her local area, she never could have imagined that it would result in people around the world getting involved, and 10,000 people in 29 counties getting special Christmas gifts.

After being inundated with requests to help out after her original plea, Geraldine set up carepack.ie which matches generous people with nursing homes in pretty much every county in Ireland. All you have to do is log on, request a name and you'll be sent all the info directly. Plus, thanks to An Post, sending letters and packages up to 2kg is free until January 31st, so you don't even need to worry about postage!

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Geraldine revealed the incredible response they've had from the nursing homes involved and the difference this small act has made to the lives of thousands.

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As we near the end of Your Personal Best with Sport Ireland and Dermot and Dave, it's important to recognise the challenges that'll crop up for our four leaders and for anyone who has been following along with the plan.

Christmas is a tricky time of the year from the endless (Zoom) parties, to the chocolates that seem to pile up in the house. If you've been making a change in terms of your nutrition or fitness, any massive change in your environment has the potential to throw your plan off course and set you back.

But there is a way of enjoying all the goodies, without setting yourself back.

Your Personal Best fitness expert Paul Opperman joined Dermot and Dave with some top tips for our four leaders, and people at home.

Paul's Tips:

The first thing to accept is that you will be eating more calories over Christmas.

Choose wisely while enjoying yourself. Skip a course - hydrate between drinks - choose lighter options.

Calorie intake remains very high for 24 hours after a night out - hangover cravings - be aware!

Letting yourself lose one of the two is bad, dropping healthy eating and exercise is disastrous.

But remember, balance is key.

How do you keep going? Have a few anchors during the week-a Zoom class, meet with a friend etc.

And as Paul told the lads, he'll be tucking into the chocolate instead of going for a run on Christmas Day, so make sure to enjoy yourself too!

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