Dr Sumi Dunne is a general practitioner and clinical lecturer. Born in London, she graduated from the University of Southampton and later completed her training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. 

From 2019 to 2024, she gained national recognition as the resident GP on the popular TV series Operation Transformation.

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Ryan chats live with Louise Hegarty, a major new voice in Irish fiction, about her debut novel 'Fair Play'.

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David Gray is a singer-songwriter and musician. His album ‘White Ladder’ is the best-selling album in Ireland of all time. David will be performing at the INEC Arena in Killarney on August 28th, as part of his ‘Past & Present’ world tour.

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Donncha O’Callaghan is a retired international rugby player, broadcaster, author, and UNICEF ambassador. His debut children’s book ‘Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos’ is available now, and in Paperback from 29th May. The sequel ‘Disaster Dad: Fun Day Fiasco’ will be released this Autumn.

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This week’s guest is Roseanna Ruane, mother of Saoírse Ruane, who captured the hearts of Ireland when she appeared with Ryan on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020. Saoírse’s story inspired the launch of the Toy Show Appeal, raising millions for children's charities. Tragically, Saoírse passed away in March 2024 at the age of 12 after a prolonged fight with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer.

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Eamon Dunphy is a journalist, broadcaster, author, sports analyst and former professional footballer.

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Dr Katriona O’Sullivan is an associate professor, psychologist, and author of ‘Poor’, her award-winning memoir that debuted at #1 on the Irish Non-Fiction bestseller list and stayed there for 54 weeks.

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and childhood abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact the 24-hour National Rape Crisis Helpline on 1800 778888 which provides free, confidential and non-judgmental support.

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Micheál Martin is a politician who has served as Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) since January 2025. He previously held the role from 2020 to 2022. He was Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence between those terms.

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Ryan chats live with award-winning author Joseph O'Connor, one of Ireland’s most celebrated literary voices, about his latest novel 'The Ghosts of Rome'.

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Harlan Coben is an award-winning author of 37 bestselling mystery and thriller novels, including 'Fool Me Once', 'The Boy from the Woods', 'Tell No One', and the internationally acclaimed Myron Bolitar series. With 80 million books in print worldwide, his gripping stories have been adapted into numerous hit films and television series on Netflix and Amazon Prime. 'Nobody’s Fool', Coben's new novel, is available now.

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