Brendan O'Connor
Episodes
“Inclusive classrooms make all kids cleverer, more empathetic and happier” - Jamie Oliver on dyslexia
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having turned 50 in May, Jamie Oliver is in a reflective mood when he speaks to Brendan. He talks about his dyslexia, and shares health hacks on getti...
The Newspaper Panel
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, Elaine Burke, Science and Technology journalist, Scot...
“I have no fear of death” - Manchán Magan
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Broadcaster Manchán Magan joins Brendan to open-up about his widespread cancer, his disdain for pity, drinking his own urine in the Himala...
Ciara O’Brien: Charlie Kirk’s Shooting and Disturbing Online Video
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the assassination of American conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, many social media users were unwittingly exposed to graphic videos of his...
Leo Varadkar: "If I hadn't gone into politics, I'd be an angry man on Twitter"
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As he publishes his memoir ‘Speaking My Mind’ former Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, joins Brendan in studio to talk about his personal and political lif...
"There are dead skin cells everywhere, and dust mites loves them!”
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Autumn is here, and so are our friends, the dust mites! But what are they, where do they live, and what can we do to avoid them? Christine Loscher, Pr...
Gráinne Mullins: The Joy of Chocolate
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pastry Chef and CEO of Grá Chocolates, Gráinne Mullins talks Brendan through her favourite chocolate recipes, and why it’s such an appealing and v...
The Watchlist
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senita Appiakarong, Culture Commentator and Eoin Sweeney, TV and Radio Producer give Brendan their recommendations for the best TV and films to watch ...
“Dance with the Season Change!”
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mark Rowe, GP and author of “Things your future self will thank you for” has ten ways to navigate the change in season such as avoiding ‘indo...
‘Touching grass’, Gen-Z's fight back against big tech
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tech entrepreneur and journalist, Mark Little, discusses the challenges Gen-Z are facing and – importantly – the resilience they are showing and w...
The Newspaper Panel
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are Prof Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College; Jack Horgan Jones...