Roasted with Mark Moriarty

Ellen Keane has lived a remarkable life in and out of the pool. A five-time Paralympian and Tokyo gold medalist, she made history by competing in her first Games at just 13.

Ellen spoke about the challenges of living with a visible disability, succeeding at the highest level, studying culinary entrepreneurship and why she wants young people to embrace who they are.

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This week’s guest is Jason Byrne, the high-octane comic whose on-stage chaos and razor-sharp wit have made him the biggest-selling act in Edinburgh Fringe history. In this episode, Jason shares stories about growing up in Dublin, tasting Gwyneth Paltrow’s paella on The Graham Norton Show, and the unforgettable night his dad took on a heckler.

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This week’s guest is Charleen Murphy, digital creator, podcaster and co-founder of her own fashion and beauty brands. With over 700,000 followers, Charleen has built a loyal community by sharing her life online, from viral TikTok recipes to sold-out live shows with her Hold My Drink podcast. We spoke about her love of food (including the cucumber salad that made her internet famous), growing up between Dublin and Germany, and what life is really like behind the scenes as a full-time influencer.

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Joe McGucken is one of Ireland’s most original comedy voices. A writer, actor, podcaster, and stand-up, he’s built a career saying yes to opportunities, from viral sketches in Dublin’s inner city to performing Samuel Beckett in Washington, D.C. In this conversation, we cover everything from spice bags and food trucks to growing up in Summerhill, writing short films, and why his kids put all of life’s ambitions into perspective.

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Michael Healy-Rae is one of Ireland's most recognised politicians and personalities. A passionate advocate and son of Co. Kerry, he has been a TD for the county for almost 15 years. In this wide-ranging chat, we touch on everything from the role of politicians in modern society to soup, social media, and even Taylor Swift. 

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Mark Moriarty is an award-winning chef, TV host, author, and podcaster, and he’s back for a brand-new season of ROASTED. This time, he’s serving up fresh conversations with sports stars, social media favourites, politicians, and comedians. Food is the hook. The real dish is their life.

Season 2 starts Wednesday, August 20th.

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In the season finale, we chat to Ryan Tubridy, renowned broadcaster and author. Ryan had plenty to say, and was unashamedly uninterested in food! We talk about everything from house parties with Russell Crowe to White House dinners and what it's really like presenting The Late Late Show.

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Rory O'Connor, or Rory's Stories as he's better known is an award-winning author, comedian, and mental health advocate. In this wide-ranging chat, we touch on everything from social media madness to the joys of parenting along with struggles with addiction and depression, all with plenty of humour thrown in.

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Neven Maguire is Ireland's most beloved chef. Since appearing on our screens in the mid 90s, he has remained a fixture in our homes ever since. We sit down to chat about his life; from growing up in a border town during the troubles, to DJ decks, family influence, and how he honed his craft in some cut-throat kitchens.

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This week's guest is Kathryn Thomas, noted for her roles presenting shows such as No Frontiers and Operation Transformation. Kathryn spoke about how she fell into the world of TV, landing some dream jobs in her early 20's. Travelling the world as the host of a travel series offered some hilarious and scary stories in equal measure. She also shares her views on health and wellness along with the learnings from becoming a mum in her 40's.

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