Dave Moore

Could people be taxed on their home's "spare" bedrooms in the future?

Just when you thought Ireland's housing crisis couldn't get any more absurd, the Government says "hold my beer".

Under the watchful eye of Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy, the Department of Housing teamed up with the ESRI (Economic and Social Research Institute) to carry out a survey on 1,200 over 55's, asking them if they would consider downsizing to make their "empty homes" available to others.

Murphy has rejected claims this was a tester for bedroom tax, where homeowners of a certain age would be taxed per each of the unused rooms in their house. But there's no smoke without fire.

Dermot and Dave discuss this preposterous suggestion and hear listener's opinions on the matter. There wasn't one vote in favour of it.

You couldn't make it up lads!

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

 

Improv. comedy at its finest

It’s Wednesday, and you know what Wednesday means - it’s time to Say Stuff That Suits The Music!

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

This week edition features Willie Dea's new album, a vintage Dublin City, some dodging hobnobs and a confused game show contestant.

 

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

 

Introducing 'dermot log' & 'Dermot J Whelan'

Catfishing first entered the lexicon back in 2010 or so, and really came to the fore thanks to Catfish: The TV Show, which burst onto our screens in 2012.

If you're unfamiliar with the term, it means to lure someone into a relationship (or otherwise) with a fake online persona.

It's something that happens quite regularly on social media, as Dermot Whelan recently discovered:

 

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I've been catfished! Apparently I sell hash. Who knew?? And clearly I'm not afraid of showing it as I stand on my canabis patch with my pitchfork. #jobsatisfaction

A post shared by Dermot Whelan (@dermottodayfm) on Nov 13, 2019 at 1:28am PST

As if that wasn't bad enough, he then found a 'Dermot J Whelan' on Facebook, who was again using pictures of the Limerick man mixed with more pictures of weed/marijuana/gange...call it what you will.

We weren't quick enough to get a snap of the Facebook imposter's page as it was taken down immediately after being rumbled.

The lads explore the occurrences and hear some of our listener's catfish stories.

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

 

The hefty list of fines imposed by the Chelsea gaffer has been leaked online

We all know that Frank Lampard was hard as nails throughout his illustrious footballing career, and he has now proved he's just as tough as a manager.

A pricey list of player fines for the 2019-20 season has been leaked online and has gone viral.

Late for the start of training = £20,000

Late for team meeting = £500 per minute

Phone ringing during team meal or meeting = £1,000

Here it is in all its glory:

No effing about with Lamps I tell ya!

Dermot and Dave discuss #FranksFines and pray the Today FM bosses don't adopt the same approach.

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

 

'Ma's On A Mission' has almost 100,00 female members

Suzanne Burke runs the non-profit Ma's On A Mission page on Facebook. It has almost 100k female members who talk about everything from kids to strange rashes to relationship problems and anything else you could possibly think of.

If you're looking for a "fun but crazy place to vent and chat, ask advice, seek support and have the craic", then this is the place!

Contrary to what the name suggests, it is NOT a mothers group, and may not be for everyone (especially if you're easily offended) as it has many different opinions and strong language.

However it is a very large group and therefore they have rules in place and ask that you please read these before joining. They do not allow bullying, naming and shaming, racist or homophobic comments. Advertising of businesses, pages, groups etc. is not allowed by members and will result in blocking.

The thing is, it's soooo juicy!

Suzanne chats to Today FM's Dermot and Dave about her creation and reveals what it's like policing such a dynamic platform with only a team of 8.

on average we get between 150,000 & 200,000 comments per week

She also reveals the extent some fellas have gone to, to try and infiltrate the group, and asks for help for their Xmas Toy Appeal, which aims to aid over 100 charities in Ireland provide toys for struggling families this Christmas:

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

 

That feeling when I'm a Celeb is back on our screens...

 

It seems like only yesterday that 'Arry Redknapp adorned the I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! crown (it was actually last December), and now, the new recruits have been named:

It's time to meet our 2019 Campmates! ⭐ They won't be looking this glam for long...@antanddec return with these shiny new Celebs, Sunday at 9pm on @ITV and @weareSTV #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/riQFEeohRF

— I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) November 11, 2019

I've missed Kiosk Kev, the bushtucker trials, but most of all...Ant & Dec, who are again reunited after Holly Willoughby filling in for Ant last time round.

Here's the line-up:

Soap star Jacqueline Jossa

 

TV personality & retired Olympian Caitlyn Jenner

 

Former Rugby Union player James Haskell

 

Pundit & ex-footballer Ian Wright

 

Capital FM DJ Roman Kemp

 

Former Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle

 

BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts

 

Rak Su singer Myles Stephenson

 

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway

And last, but certainly not least, flying the Irish flag is comedian Andrew Maxwell:

"The idea of creatures entering me - and then it's you and them forever - is terrifying!"

Note to self: get Medic Bob on standby with tweezers for Andrew. Watch his full interview on the #ImACeleb app. pic.twitter.com/0D77ipGmpb

— I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) November 12, 2019

The new series swings into action this Sunday, November 17th @9pm on ITV and Virgin Media One, and you can expect a few more surprise celebs to enter along the way.

Check out Dermot and Dave discussing the 2019 line-up by pressing the play button on screen. 

 

He saves the best til last

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.

 

Your personal toolkit for multi-day hiking trails, GPS and offline maps

Hiking is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities, yet many of us still haven't gotten in on the trend.

One of the main reasons (bar the unpredictable Irish weather) is the hassle of it all. "What trial should I do?","How long will it take?" and "What if we get stranded along the way?" are the kind of questions people asks themselves.

Well fret no more my outdoor-loving friend, Hiiker is here.

Hiiker is a new Irish app that helps users discover amazing multi-day hiking adventures worldwide:

Founded by web developer Paul Finlay, this is a new way to plot epic hiking trips, even if you're offline.

Paul chats to Dermot and Dave about the benefits of hiking and why his app makes trekking a walk in the park.

 

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Slightly off the Motatapu Track on the South Island, New Zealand, stands Roy's Peak. From the summit, you will be treated to some incredible views of Lake Wanaka. The trail is a winding one in thick grass until you get to the ridge nearing the top. ⠀ #tramping #hiking #trailthursday #newzealand #hikenz #adventure #lovehiking #outdoors #outdoorphotography

A post shared by Hiiker (@hiiker_) on Nov 7, 2019 at 5:36am PST

Hiiker is available on the AppStore and PlayStore.

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

 

 

The best of the box

Lads...it's frickin' freezing out there, so the best thing to do is curl up on the couch, wrap yourself in a blankie and get that remote in your hand.

Dermot and Dave's Seán Reidy has picked out this week's highlights:

The Young Offenders - Tonight (Monday) @9:30pm on RTÉ 2

Conor and Jock are back in the highly anticipated second series of Cork's finest:

Jocks about to become a dad

Dermot & Dave's 'Ah Sure Lookit Wasn't That It' podcast is 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 Dermot and Dave spoke about the Dublin school banning homework, and were joined by football legend Paul McGrath to pay tribute to Gay Byrne.

Dermot & Dave show Producer, Maria told us about the biggest bridezilla in the world...it has to be heard to be believed.

And, all your favourites from Noni to bad jokes to Say Stuff That Suits The Music.

Plus, Dave's weird sleeping habits, all we'll say is noodle arms.

Catch Dermot & Dave, weekdays from 9 only on Today FM.