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

This week Ryan spoke to author Jane Casey about her new book 'The Cutting Place'; Lynn Scarff on the National Museum's 'Reflections on Resilience' exhibition; Actor Brian Cox on his extraordinary life and career; Fin Dwyer on the the brilliant 'Irish History Podcast'; And U2 legend Bono on the challenges the world is facing in 2020.

Carter is 8-years-old and he joined Ryan on the line to take part in "I Know Stuff" in the hopes of winning a book token!

Ahead of his 60th birthday on Sunday, U2 legend Bono talked to Ryan about life in lockdown, the challenges facing the world in 2020 and what comes next.

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

TG4’s TV drama 'Ros na Rún' is looking for new talent for its milestone 25th season which will be broadcast in Autumn 2020. Máire Eilís Ní Fhlatharta plays Caitríona Ní Loideáin on the show and she told Ryan how people can get involved.

Ryan has spoken many times about being a big fan of the Irish History Podcast. Fin Dwyer is the historian behind it and he joined Ryan on the line from Kilkenny to talk about Ireland's fascinating past!

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

LISTENER ADVISORY – THIS PODCAST CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE! Legendary actor Brian Cox has played many roles from Hannibal Lector to Winston Churchill but it's his performance as ‘Logan Roy’ in the hugely popular tv show Succession that has earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Best Actor. He spoke to Ryan about his extraordinary life and career.

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