Claire Cronin is the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland since February. The ambassador joined Ryan in studio, discussing her Irish roots, Joe Biden and a career as a lawyer before politics.

What began as a happy distraction from his Leaving Cert studies became a book for Ben Mitchell. His daily pursuit of learning new and unusual words became 'Logocracy'.

Mark McDermott is the former coach of the national Russian rugby team. He knows the inner workings of Russian sports more than most. He talks to Ryan about his time in Russia.

Susanna Gaynor was a medical officer with the British Antarctic Survey in 2010. She chatted to Ryan about the extreme conditions there.

The wreckage of Ernest Shackleton's ship 'Endurance' has been found 107 years after sinking in the Antarctic. Diver Rory Golden talks to Ryan about the fascinating discovery. Photo credit, Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and National Geographic

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

Claire McCarthy has been living in Australia since 2005. She joined Ryan on the phone from Sydney where there has been flooding recently. Her father passed away during Covid and she talks about the support of the Irish community in Sydney.

Pauric Kennedy is the Mayor of Donegal town and also a chef. He talks to Ryan as he arrives in Warsaw with a delivery of aid for Ukraine donated from the people of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.

Ailbhe Lacy is a plumber from County Laois. She chats to Ryan about discovering her passion for learning a trade through an apprenticeship.

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