Dave Moore

Experts reveal the year ahead to be full of "glamboozling", "caspering" and more

The dating game is a minefield - there's no doubt about it, but it does throw up some wonderful phrases every now and again.

Most of us are familiar with terms like "breadcrumbing", "ghosting" and "catfishing", but relationship experts over at popular dating site Plenty Of Fish have introduced some new ones to keep us on our love-seeking toes in 2020.

Dermot and Dave producer Maria Devereux guides us through these gems:

Glamboozling - This is where you get your glad rags on and are looking hot as f**k, only to be stood up. Glam + bamboozled.

 

Caspering - The act of "ghosting" is where someone ends a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and unexplainedly withdrawing from all communication. But what if the person breaks it to you nicely before they vanish? Well then they're a friendly ghoster - like Casper.

 

Flashpanning - We all know the honeymoon period is the holy grail of any relationship, but when the magic starts to fade, a flashpanner will drop you like a hot snot. A fair-weather lover if you will.

 

Exoskeleton-ing - If a friend of your ex or one of your friend's exes gets in touch with you, then you've be exoskeletoned!

 

Yellow-carding - This is where a partner hasn't done enough to get their marching orders, yet they're in the bad books. A little reminder for them to shape up or else risk getting a red.

All this in the middle of cuffing season?? Dating is a cruel, cruel beast.

Check out the fun in full by pressing the play button on screen. 

 

 

"It is entirely because of the inaction of the Department of Health"

Over the past couple of years, Cork mum-of-four Vera Twomey has been campaigning for the right to access medicinal cannabis for her daughter Ava.

Ava was born with a rare form of epilepsy known as Dravet Syndrome, which at one point caused her to suffer 16 seizures in 36 hours.

Back in 2017, Vera won the right for Ava to use Bedrocan products (which produce standardised medicinal cannabis flos) to stabilise her condition and live a much more pain-free life. The only catch is that they must travel to the Netherlands every 12 weeks to get them.

Earlier this year, Minister for Health Simon Harris signed a legislation which has allowed for the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme; a programme that now facilitates access to cannabis-based products for medical use in line with legislation.

This was amazing new for Ava and her family, until they realised Bedrocan was not included on the list.

Aurora High CBD Oil Drops and CannEpil are the names of the the two new products that have been approved and registered for use in Ireland under the programme. Vera must still make her trips to the Netherlands.

Speaking on Today FM's Dermot and Dave, Vera states that the lack of accessibility is; "entirely because of the inaction of the Department of Health".

Vera continues by saying that even if Ava was prescribed either of the two new CBD-based medications, she fears the change could have a negative effect seeing as her daughter is doing so "tremendously well" with the Bedrocan.

Surely in today's day and age, you'd think a supplier for the Bedrocan could be sourced, but this is what Vera was told by the powers that be; "no entity in Ireland could provide that service". Unbelievable!

You can listen to Vera's chat in full by pressing the play button on screen. 

 

Not if Andrew Stanley has his way

As if the government isn't happy enough with making a pig's ear of everything else in this country, they are now proposing new gambling laws that will have a detrimental effect on bingo halls across Ireland.

The legislation, which will see any prize money reduced to 50% of a bingo hall's taking on the night, is due to come before the Dáíl on Wednesday.

Seeing as our politicians are gone bingo-loco, Dermot and Dave wanted to find out if the worldwide phenomenon bingo rave Bingo Loco would be safe during these crazy times.

The lads chat to Bingo Loco's most revered announcer, comedian Andrew Stanley about this cultural and social upheaval.

Here's a little taster of what they do:

Today FM News' Ben Finnegan then supplies the reaction from 'Save Our Bingo' protestors outside Leinster House.

Check out the chat in full by pressing the play button on screen. 

 

Rapid fire fun

On Tuesdays, Dave teams up with our listeners to bring you some of the best (and worst) jokes you'll have heard in a while.

In fairness, there are some crackers in here, but we'll let ye be the judge of that.

Check out the fun in full by pressing the play button on screen.

Plus fitness instructor Ronan's guide to a guilt-free Christmas

8 weeks ago, Emma from Cork, Kate from Tipperary (now living in Dublin) and Mark in Donegal all decided to make a positive change in their lives. They all started doing it for different reasons but had one common goal - the get Fit By Christmas. 

With only a week remaining until the three legends call into studio for their official weigh-in, Dermot and Dave's Seán Reidy gets some updates:

Emma: "I'm generally more aware of what I'm eating and I'm trying my best to make good choices"

Mark: "I've learned to make time for the gym. If you really want to do it, you'll fit the time in"

Kate: "My food planning and my exercise has completely changed. On a Sunday I'll sit down, I'll look at the next seven days to see where I am"

Fitness expert Ronan Murphy (of TonedFit.com & @vkngbuilt ),who has been overseeing their progress has this important advice for anyone hoping to keep their health plan intact over Christmas;

the best thing to do is to devise a calendar of all your social events over the next 4 to 6 to 8 weeks and try to bookend each side of those social events with decent nutrition, rest and exercise so you can enjoy the events

Here's Ronan's guide on how to shop healthy:

 

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Go to todayfm.com/fitbychristmas to find out more info.

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Carrie Budds teaches us how to control our digital habits

Ok...I'm gonna put down my phone right now, hold my hand up and admit that I'm addicted to my devices. I cannot help scrolling through my social media apps or messaging on WhatsApp at an alarming rate for hours each day.

If you're like me (which I'm sure you are), then Digital Wellness Consultant Carrie Budds has the know-how to help your digital detox via a digital retox.

Speaking on Dermot and Dave's #MindYourselfNow Carrie explains why the reintroduction of things you've detoxed from are "more important" than giving them up in the first place.

For example, if you have ever given up something for Lent, or let's say booze for 'Sober October', you tend to go back on it harder than ever as a kind of reward to yourself for being so good.

Carrie discusses the ways in which we can "offload" the bigger issues first by making a plan to identify the key areas that take up most time, yet how we need to be aware that they may creep back in - and this is where the retox training comes to the fore.

It may take the unfollowing of certain pages and people, or coming offline one day a week, but the results will be worth it.

You can check out her website quokkawellness.com for more information and to obtain an email sequence to help with the digital offloading.

Catch her chat with D&D in full by pressing the play button on screen. 

 

And has some big plans for Mrs Brown's Boys

Iconic Irish entertainment personalities don't come any better than Brendan O'Carroll.

For decades, Finglas' finest has wowed audiences worldwide, but it has been his most revered character, the foul-mouthed matriarch Agnes Brown, who has taken him to another level of stardom.

Ever since Mrs Brown's Boys first aired on TV back in 2011, Agnes and her dysfunctional family have captured our hearts and she has no sign of letting up just yet.

Speaking on Today FM's Dermot and Dave, O'Carroll reveals some huge news for the show;

"next year we've got the Encore Tour in the UK, then in 2021 we've got 5 weeks in Australia, we got a week in Auckland, we got 4 weeks in South Africa, we got 5 weeks in the USA and we got 4 weeks in Canada"

Not to mention his new show coming to Dublin's 3Arena this month:

 

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"We're very cute. We make it look like we work really, really hard but we do feck all", he laughs, before revealing his secret - "we work 26 weeks and we take 26 weeks off". And although that seems like the perfect balance, we're sure he's just being humble.

When asked how he has become so successful, he shares some very important tips; guidelines that work across the board;

"some of it is accidental and some of it you work really hard for. Sometimes ya have to stop looking for it. Take a break and it'll find you".

He continues by saying; "don't write anything off...don't look behind ya...and don't stop".

The lads also chat about how the amazing observational skills of an Irish doctor saved Brendan's life last year, and why his family are all so golf-mad.

Check out the fun in full by pressing the play button in screen.

 

The Rubberbandits are back with new music and other projects in 2020

Blindboy Boatclub is a man of many talents - comedian, musician, satirist, performance artist, writer, activist, podcaster...to name a few.

His new book Boulevard Wren and Other Stories is the incredible follow-up to the bestselling Gospel According to Blindboy, and a warped mirror held up to the Irish psyche.

Number 1 in the book charts. Thank you very much ❤️ https://t.co/cRHYztim7I

— Rubber Bandits (@Rubberbandits) November 5, 2019

'Provocative and unsettling, the stories rove through the centuries, from the barren fields of Famine-struck Meath to the chaotic landscape of the near future, where social media has colonised the deepest recesses of the human subconscious. This is a world populated by characters lost and at odds with the demands of contemporary life, for whom the line separating redemption and madness has grown impossibly fine'

The Limerick feen chats to Dermot and Dave about his latest publication, where he explains this concept to one of his bizarre short stories; "it just came into my head one day, a man who wears a tweed suit that rips the fabric of time and he turns into a half an hour".

He also tells us the reason over 60% of his podcast listeners are from outside Ireland and reveals how pre-war Russian royalty spoke with a Limerick accent.

A boy the Tsar!

Check out Blindboy's enlightening chat in full by pressing the play button on screen.

 

The best of the box

Dermot and Dave producer Maria Devereux is half human half TV guide and loves telling us all the best stuff happening on the telly.

With the weekend upon us, here's what she reckons we should check out:

The Late Late Toy Show - Tonight (Friday) @9:35pm on RTÉ One

Craic open that eggnog and slip into your comfy Christmas clobber - it's time for the family event of the year. Tubs hosts a 'Frozen' themed spectacle that will have children and parents alike smiling all the way through.

For the first time ever, ISL users (big and small!) can watch The RTÉ Late Late Toy Show with live Irish Sign Language (ISL) on RTÉ Player and RTÉ New Now! #LateLateToyShow

Tonight | @RTEPlayer | @RTENewsNow | 9.35pm pic.twitter.com/8rGuRVzbXd

— RTÉ (@rte) November 29, 2019

The Graham Norton Show - Tonight @10:35pm on BBC One

Graham's guestlist consists of US politician Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea, co-authors of The Book of Gutsy Women. Superstar chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver promotes his latest cookbook Veg, while comedian and actor David Mitchell talks about his collection of satirical columns, Dishonesty Is the Second-Best Policy. Plus, Kesha performs her current single Raising Hell.

 

The Royal House of Windsor - Season 1 Episode 2 - Saturday @8pm on Channel 4

If you're a fan of The Crown, then this will be right up your regal street. Originally broadcast in 2017, Channel 4 have revived the story of the world's most famous dynasty over the last 100 years, providing a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into how the Windsors have weathered four generations of crisis, and the secrets of their survival. Episode 1 is available on All 4.

Movies of the Weekend

The Holiday - Saturday @9:30pm on RTÉ 2

If you're into festive chick flicks, this is the one for you.

Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love. Starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law.

 

The Expendables 2 - Saturday @9pm on Virgin Media Two

Or maybe you're looking for something you can sink your teeth into? Explosions, gunfire and lots of testosterone-fuelled badassness more your thing?

Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

Check out Maria's recommendations in full by pressing the play button on screen.

 

Dermot & Dave's 'Ah Sure Lookit Wasn't That It' podcast

The perfect thing to keep you company over the weekend, whether you're out and about in the car, getting stuck into jobs at home or if you need to stick some earphones in for an hour to drown out the noise of your kids for some well deserved 'me time' (no judgement here!)

Jam-packed full of all the bits you may have missed the Ah Sure Lookit Wasn't That It podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Dermot & Dave.

This week Maria headed off to London with some of our listeners to see Coldplay. Luckily she didn't get her hands on Chris Martin.

Dave told us what "frit" is in Dave's World, and it's not a little fright as Dermot thought.

We also got to catch up with Blindboy and have a very special Ask Me Anything with Toy Show host Ryan Tubridy ahead of the big night.

Dave had some Bad Jokes and Noni ended up in a Black Friday riot.

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