The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

By Ryan Tubridy

On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives.

Every week, Ryan w

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How many episodes does The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy episodes:

August 06, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: The Singer Who Left Me Speechless
Ryan shares his joy at discovering the remarkable singer-songwriter Dave Lofts, thanks to a recommendation from his friend Russell Crowe. Plus, backstage encounters with Julianne Moore and Richard Armitage, a celebration of independent bookshops, and your questions on films, travel, books, biscuits, and boredom.

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42min
July 29, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: Remembering Glen Hansard
The unexpected news of Glen Hansard's death changed the direction of this week's Bookshelf Live. Ryan reflects on Glen's remarkable life, his generosity, his music and the legacy he leaves behind. Sharing personal memories and stories from listeners, Ryan pays tribute to one of Ireland's most beloved artists.

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44min
July 23, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: An Odyssey of Oddness
Ryan’s rave review of The Odyssey, the case against cinema intervals, Bono’s neglected Vespa, adult nappies at concerts (yes, really), Korean food discoveries, Paul Howard’s latest political satire, and the extraordinary true story behind one of the darkest books Ryan has ever read.

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35min
July 14, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: The Ape With the Rizz!
Ryan’s glowing review of Toy Story 5, why he’s counting down the hours until The Odyssey, and the Andy Serkis interview that led to an unexpected debate about why Caesar from Planet of the Apes has so many female admirers. Plus, Robert Harris’s latest historical epic, holiday reading recommendations, the crime novel built around Japan’s real-life “disappearing” agencies, and why your local charity bookshop might be the best place to discover your next great read.

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TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

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Instagram: @instatubridy
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41min
June 30, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: Joanna Lumley Made Me Blush
Ryan returns with stories from the Bookshelf Live tour, an unforgettable encounter with Joanna Lumley, and why Foyle’s War has become his latest obsession. Plus, his verdict on the summer’s biggest films, book recommendations to keep your summer reading list overflowing, and details of his charity bookshop takeover in aid of SVP.

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TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

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Instagram: @instatubridy
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45min
April 07, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: To Infinity and Beyond!
The doomed Cork and Limerick road trip, Artemis II, celeb spotting at 30,000 feet, First Dates Ireland, Ryan’s book club recommendation of the month, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, and no one wants to see your holiday snaps!

The Bookshelf Live tour:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April
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Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May
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Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June - SOLD OUT
3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June
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Follow the show:

Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast
TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

Follow Ryan:

Instagram: @instatubridy
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34min
March 20, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: A Trip to Downing Street!
A trip to Downing Street, an unexpected live call, a review of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the return of the now malevolent Book Bot, and more!

The Bookshelf Live tour:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April
corkoperahouse.ie
Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May
limetreebelltable.ie
Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June
tht.ie
3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June
ticketmaster.ie

Tickets on sale now.

Follow the show:

Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast
TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

Follow Ryan:

Instagram: @instatubridy
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35min
February 25, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: On Stage and On the Page
Ryan returns to riff on: a printer for stupid people, laser eye surgery, three-hour theatre epics, BAFTA wins, Star Wars losing its way, and why short books might save your reading life.

The Bookshelf Live tour:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April
corkoperahouse.ie
Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May
limetreebelltable.ie
Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June
tht.ie
3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June
ticketmaster.ie

Tickets on sale now.

Follow the show:

Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast
TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

Follow Ryan:

Instagram: @instatubridy
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43min
February 11, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: We're Going on the Road!
The debut live show sold out, so we’re taking The Bookshelf Live on tour.

Join us:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April
corkoperahouse.ie
Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May
limetreebelltable.ie
Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June
tht.ie
3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June
ticketmaster.ie

Tickets on sale now.

Follow the show:

Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast
TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

Follow Ryan:

Instagram: @instatubridy
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37min
February 03, 2026The Bookshelf Live - Live Show Guest Revealed!
More great book recommendations, more linguistic pet peeves, bad pints in Oxford, celeb spotting in The Devonshire, and find out who will be our special guest at the sold out live show in March.

This weeks recommended books include:

Berlin Shuffle by Ulrich A. Boschwitz
The Gamal by by Ciarán Collins
Ithaca by Alan McMonagle
Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.

Follow the show:

Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast
TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

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Instagram: @instatubridy
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38min

FAQs about The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy:

How many episodes does The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

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