Frances Black is a singer, politician and founder of the RISE Foundation. She chats to Des about the challenge of running the foundation, her surprise at getting elected to the Seanad and what it was like growing up as part of the Black family, one of the country's foremost musical families.

Bryan Dobson is one of the nation's leading broadcast journalists. He joins Des to talk about his love of cricket, sailing, his time in Belfast as a reporter and his regular trips to Inishbofin.

Des Cahill is joined by Sunday Game pundit Anthony Daly who reflects on a self confessed addiction with hurling over his lifetime including two All Ireland successes as Clare captain and a management career which saw him lead Dublin to a first Leinster title in 52 years.

Lorraine Barry is a star of Ballroom Dancing and has enhanced her reputation as an adjudicator on 'Dancing with the Stars'. Lorraine talks to Des about growing up in Cabra, the sacrifices made by her parents, and the growth in interest in dancing in Ireland, on foot of the success of 'Dancing with the Stars' on RTÉ television.

Des Cahill is joined by columnist, playwright, actor and podcaster Michael Harding to reflect on his life spanning his time as a teacher in Loughan House detention centre, his love of rural Ireland and travels which saw him go on journeys of discovery in India and Mongolia.

Des chats to Michael O'Regan who was Parliamentary Correspondent of the Irish Times. Michael recalls his days with The Kerryman newspaper, his enduring love of his father and the great writers that Kerry has produced.

Ciara selects music that means something to her and talks about her injury problems over the years, the importance of enjoying the special moments in your life, the disruption caused by the postponement of the Olympic Games and her strong religious beliefs.

Des hooks up with one of the country's most experienced politicians Mary O'Rourke. Mary recalls her college days and the story of Patrick Kavanagh's Raglan Road, the loss of Brian Lenihan Junior and her love of Leonard Cohen's music.

Des talks to five times All Ireland winner, Kerry's Tomás O'Sé, about his younger days, Kerry's toughest opponents and his love of all kinds of music.

Des chats to comedian and writer Katherine Lynch about growing up in Mohill, winning Alternative Miss Ireland and how she coped with adverse criticism on social media.