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

The UK's biggest selling author, David Walliams, joined Ryan on the line from the UK to talk about his latest book ‘Mega Monster’ and answer questions from some of our younger listeners!

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

This week Ryan spoke to Paul Howard on penning his new children's book during the pandemic; Suzanne Lynch on Donald Trump's 'Save America' rally; Jessica Wade and Karen Douglas on the great work happening in Tiglin; Laura Weber on making it in the world of fashion; And David Walliams on his new book 'Mega Monster'.

As a huge muppet fan, Ryan was delighted when a puppet arrived in the post from Ruadhán Gormally in Galway. Ruadhán is 16 years old and he joined Ryan on the line to talk about his love for the muppets and how he's been making his own puppets since he was 12!

Dublin-native Laura Weber arrived in New York in 2013 with no job and nowhere to stay. She joined Ryan on the line from the Big Apple to share her incredible success story which has seen her work worn by Lady Gaga, Saoirse Ronan and none other than the First Lady, Jill Biden, at President Biden's inauguration.

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

On a recent visit to Tiglin in Greystones Ryan spoke to two extraordinary women, Jessica Wade and Karen Douglas. This morning they told Ryan about beating the odds and turning their lives around, and how they're now helping others to do the same.

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

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