Ray D'Arcy Daily
Episodes
What's going to happen with AI ?
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lollie Mancey is an internationally recognised anthropologist, futurist, and AI thought leader helping organisations make sense of one of the grea...
Weeds, Wembanyama and The curse of "Good Man".
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lynda raises Rays hopes for his raised beds and Jenny reluctantly watches Love Island so you don't have to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Munster Hurling, Jacqui Hurley and a bit of Balamory
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colman Noctor talks to us about comparison being the thief of joy and Jacqui Hurley chats about matching downsizers with upsizers and the size of the ...
Being Cool. The Wig Debate and a lot of IKEA.
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mairéad Ronan joins Ray and Jenny for a giddy catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scrappage Deal, Road Trips and Dirty Laundry
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bernard talks about a PMPA promotional cassette with Larry Gogan and The Monkees. Is it a figment of his imagination ? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Love Island, Silly Season and Silly Statistics.
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny has been watching Love Island and has opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Put the phone away !
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have a great conversation with Colman Noctor about the Leaving Cert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
High Peaks, Hot Weather and Holy Communion.
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at the weeks talking points both inside and outside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
La la la,La la la, Long Weekend.
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Col and Daphne go head to head in our inaugural ,yet to be named, quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holy Communion, Mr. Price and The Westmeath Bachelor Competition.
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Primary school principal Simon Lewis says that we need to have an adult conversation about Holy Communion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Sally Hayden; Searching for good in a divided world.
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have a compelling chat with writer and journalist Sally Hayden about her two books and reporting from war and disaster stricken countries for more ...
Summer Songs, Sally Hayden and The Wheel of Cheese.
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning Journalist Sally Hayden on Love in a war torn world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Youngest Irish person to Summit Everest ; Adam Sweeney.
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Record breaker Adam Sweeney talks about the top of the world and we look at the science of summer sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Hello Sunshine. We're outside with the birds and the dogs.
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first outside podcast with chat about summer jobs , raised beds , chat up lines and a great conversation with Dr Colman Noctor about how pare...
A Week of Saunas, Hot Priests, Extra Terrestrials and Mount Everest
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at this weeks talking and laughing points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good News, Kylie and Hot Priests
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It fells like an old skool Friday with Jenny, Mairead and some Hot Priests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's the universe saying to Ray ?
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bernard O'Shea talks about cars , parenting and ET, Jenny does an ET impersonation and Ray confuses Woody and Rocky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Why do some adult children cut ties and go No Contact with their parents ?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As a trusted psychologist whose own daughter cut off contact for several years and eventually reconciled, Dr Joshua Coleman is uniquely qualified to g...
Adam Sweeney's mother Karen is on the top of the world .
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Sweeney has become the youngest Irish person ever to summit Mount Everest. We talk to his proud and relieved mother. We also talk to psychologist...
Sanctuary Runners; Solidarity, Friendship and Respect
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We sing the praises of the Sanctuary Runners and experience the poetic beauty of the West of Ireland with Redmond Cabot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Did Ray match Sebastian Sawe's 100m time ?
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We reveal the result of the 100m challenge and opt for YOU over AI as the voice of our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Transparency in RTE, Campervan Capers and Sonia O'Sullivan
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We scratch an itch when it comes to RTE's DG's salary and Sonia O'Sullivan offers advice on running the marathon 100m. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
The Return of The Flan
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bernard O' Shea flaunts his flan credentials and his new foldable sunglasses and Ray talks about his brush with big screen stardom. Hosted on Acast. S...
A Great Chat with poet Steve Denehan
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Denehan is an award winning poet who left Dublin and a job in IT to live in rural Kildare and write poetry. He has written eight books of poetry...
The Eurovision Boycott , The Everest Boywonder and The Truth about Telomeres
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We go live to Base Camp to talk to 22 year old Waterford man Adam Sweeney as he prepares to summit Mount Everest this Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Super Shoes, Vesta Curries and Misspelling Mishaps
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate victories for Roscommon and Adolescence and ask is it necessary for the Taoiseach to open a brewery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
A Lucky Dip from the Week that Was
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Maths, The Met, AI, ADHD, David Attenborough and Whistling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Would you like to live to 100 ?& What's this with Whistling Whasapps ?
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate David Attenborough's one hundredth birthday and chat about the merits of whistling. For Jenny it is a hard NO. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Is AI conscious ? You decide.
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have an intriguing conversation with Chat gpt about the fears around the growth of AI technology and if it is human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
The Truth about ADHD
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It is not often you get to hear from someone who knows the facts about ADHD but who also has lived experience. Colman Noctor is one such person. He wa...
Would you go to the Met Gala and what's your favourite Earworm ?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chats about Cú Chulainn , Beyonce and the ethics of making lunch from a hotel breakfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dodger the Cat, Ryan the Oarfish and the Sunflower Shake
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Todays episode would not have been possible without our brilliant postal service and a sachet of sunflower seeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Seagull Screeching, Shannon Walking and Dan Sheehan's Dream Pass
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Ray's dream rugby to Bernard's Triathlon and Jenny's wheel of cheese rolling there's a lot of activity in this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Shut Up, Suit Up and Show Up ; A Conversation with James Hollis
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is the meaning of our lives and who are our true selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Ray run 100m in 17 seconds ?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olympian Derval O'Rourke considers Ray's chances of matching Sebastian Sawe over 100 m and we remember the wonderful Edith Eger. Hosted on Acast. See ...
When is a good time to go to therapy ? & The anatomy of a sub two hour Marathon.
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Colman Noctor talks to us about knowing when therapy might be suitable for you and Ray marvels at the Sebastian Sawe sub two hour marathon. Hoste...
Weekend Catch Up
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Moaning about music, Memoir of a Marriage, Attachment Theory and Mattress Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 35; Is RTE " Supporting the Arts" with it's new jingles ?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ray airs a gripe while Mairead talks us through "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage" and Jenny on mattress matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Ep 34; Space Sleep, Back Garden Balloon and Marathon Heroics
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode aims to be a wonderful distraction from what is going on in the world with giddiness from Bernard and Jenny and a little bit of nanu, ...
Ep 33; Being Human#6; Professor Brendan Kelly
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk to psychiatrist Professor Brendan Kelly. Brendan has a litany of qualifications and has authored or co-authored hundreds of ...
Ep 32; Why are so many people dying on our roads ?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to economist and strategist Sinéad O'Sullivan about "stoproaddeaths.ie" and her frustration with the diffused responsibility in Ireland when ...
Ep 31; Attachment Theory, Half Marathon Humanoids and Daffy Duck
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Colman Noctor talks us through attachment theory and we cahat about our own attachment styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Ep 30; The Weekend Catch Up
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A week of lost shoes, found fadas, fond farewells , the gift of equanimity and a truly daft nickname. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Ep29; Nicknames, Fockers and Penny's Pyjamas
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny explains boyfriends' pyjamas to Ray and Mairéad finds her fada but has trouble with the LRMCQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Ep28; Rory's Millions, Lelia's Brilliant and The CAMHS Crisis
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have an informed and enlightening discussion about the waiting list crisis in CAMHS and Bernard joins us from Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Ep27; Being Human #5; Róisín Ingle
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to writer and journalist Róisín Ingle.Róisín's writing has been a part of a lot of people's weeks over the years.Her weekl...
Ep26; Australia Calling, Adam's Everest Adventure and The Pumping President
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have a great chat with Karen Harris whose son Adam is hoping to become the youngest Irish person to summit Everest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Ep25; The Green Jacket, The Cherry Blossoms and It's Never About the Cornflakes.
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny tells the story of her late dad and his US Masters win on the weekend he died and Colman Noctor has great advice for parents about communicating...
Ep24; Weekend Catch Up
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about JOMO, the moon, Don Conroy, Fix It Friday and The 1994 Castletown Donkey Derby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Ep23; Fix It Friday, Physics Made Fun and The Bank Holiday Party
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have an enlightening chat with physicist Kevin Nolan and Ray fixes Mairéad's clock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep22; The Don Conroy, The Donkey Derby and The Doom Sayer
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We meet the wonderful artist Gary Power on the side of the road painting a tribute to his hero Don Conroy and Bernard O' Shea introduces us to The Cas...
Ep21; Being Human #4; Siobhán McSweeney
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this episode is actor, presenter and Cork person, Siobhán McSweeney. Siobhán is brilliant. She is thoughtful, funny, articulate and a r...
Ep20; Sudoku Packing, School Survey and Shout Outs from the Moon
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the governments plans to divest primary schools and look to the moon for love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep19; Artemis Audio, Ask Bernard Anything and The Happy Hypocrite
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We travel into space with the crew of Artemis 2 and Bernard O' Shea celebrates the art of doing nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Ep18; Being Human#3; Rory O'Neill AKA Panti
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Rory O’Neill.Many of you will know Rory as Panti, his drag queen alter ego. Rory is an activist and an advocate for ...
Ep17; Arnie's Doctorate, Dempsey's Dozen and "It Takes a Village"
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A detailed chat with Rachel Harper , principal of St Patrick's National School , Greystones on their no smart device voluntary code. Hosted on Acast. ...
Ep16; Capybaras, Cucumbers and Colman Noctor
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ray starts vegetable gardening. Doctor Noctor examines what it is to be a man and there's the story of the rat and the crow. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Ep 15;Bendy Damian, Vocal Fry and Clock Confusion
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daft Distractions after Disastrous Defeat... Now thats what I call Alliteration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep15; Football Frenzy ,Avocado Outrage and a Cabbage Sandwich
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hype and hope of qualifier match day. Bernard O' Shea is outraged at the prospect of having to ripen his avocadoes. And the sandwich debate conti...
Ep13; Being Human#2; Mary Mc Aleese
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Mc Aleese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Styles, Paper Rounds and Mind the Age Gap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nineties, Nostalgia and Doctor Noctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagined Affairs, Embarrassing Moments and DIY Flying Machines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Den, Sean Hughes and Richie Sadlier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being Human#1
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Katriona O’ Sullivan’s story is well known. Her book Poor has been a bestseller for over two years, and it has been translated into seve...
18/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fearless Firefighters, Fictional Phone Numbers and The Walk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oscars, Oirish Accents and Snapper Snippets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ray D'Arcy Daily
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oscars , Blue Bins and Big Wins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ray D'Arcy Daily
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rainbow Rapids. Ronnie Delaney and the Air Fryer Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ray D'Arcy Daily
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Bods, Dad Jokes and Dad Dancing with Bernard O'Shea & more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ray D'Arcy Daily
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ray D'Arcy Daily
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Beginning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ray D'Arcy Daily Trailer
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is — your daily companion podcast, hosted by Ray D’Arcy. This five-day-a-week show is nothing new, and yet ALL NEW.Ray has been part...