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

Patrick Osborne is an author and horticulturist who wants to know why more men don't give into the joy of reading. He spoke to Ryan about his love of books and the community spirit that inspired him to write his debut novel 'Baxter's Boys'.

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

This week Oliver spoke with Hazel Hayes who has just released her debut novel ‘Out of Love’. Philip Gray an extreme artist who paints in unexpected locations . John Maguire joined Oliver in studio to talk about the life and career of Peter Sellers and actress, Amy de Bhrún, spoke to Oliver about the impact Covid-19 has had on the creative industry.

Danny Hughes joined Oliver on the phone to tell us a little bit more about the man he was and share a few stories about what it was like to be a friend of the man himself.

Award winning author, playwright and screenwriter, Kevin Barry joined Oliver on the phone from Connemara to talk about the release of his latest film "Dark Lies The Island", how hes has been managing through lockdown and his upcoming publication "That Old Country Music"

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

Irish actress, writer and voice-over artist, Amy de Bhrún, spoke to Oliver about the huge impact Covid-19 has had on people in the creative industry. All of Amy’s work was stopped practically overnight, and she told Oliver how this prompted her to start a podcast to help people in the same position as herself.

Danny Gray is CEO of 'War Paint for Men', a company that makes make-up specifically for men. He joined Oliver on the line from London to tell him all about the business and why make-up should be accessible for men.

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