This week Ryan was joined by: new DWTS judge Arthur Gourounlian; Psychology Lecturer Jonathan Egan on uncertain times; Conor McAuley on growing up with a disability; vet Time Kirby on designer dogs; and Garrett Daly on his new documentary film.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

The post-Christmas period can be a particularly busy time for rescue shelters as people surrender dogs that they're no longer willing to care for. Tim Kirby, Vet and Founder of PetBond, joins Ryan to talk about people's attitude towards 'designer dogs'. For more information, visit petbond.ie

20-year-old Conor McAuley was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy when he was three years old. Now he's a big supporter of the IWA's Creative Youth for Disability Programme, who were benefiters of the Toy Show Fund. He spoke to Ryan about the scheme and the important work it does for so many young people. For more information, visit iwa.ie

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Dr. Jonathan Egan, Lecturer in Psychology at NUI Galway, talked to Ryan about Uncertainty; what it is, and how we can deal with it.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

With winter temperatures dropping and schools remaining open, one Limerick student has penned an open letter to the Taoiseach and Minister for Education, pleading for help with her unbearably cold classroom. She spoke to Ryan about the issue.

Dancing with the Stars returned to the nations living rooms last night and its newest judge, Arthur Gourourlian, joined Ryan to talk all about the news season, his difficult journey as a refugee, and what the future may hold!