Here it is — your daily companion podcast, hosted by Ray D’Arcy. Ray gives his world view, Monday to Friday, and surrounds himself with friends of theshow; Jenny Kelly, Mairead Ronan, Bernard O’Shea and Colman Noctor ,resident psychoanalyst.Add to that clever interaction with people; on the phone, in cafés, on the street, wherever.Ray will be using his name recognition to cold call, approach, interview, and chat to anybodywho will talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 46:53
A data centre could be coming to a field near you . We went down to Naas to meet members of the Kildare Data Centre Awareness Campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Sep 28, 2026 · 54:27
Dr Colan Noctor talks about settling in to the new school year and we have a listen to Gene Wilder's AI voice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2026 · 48:14
What does a man have to do to be considered sexy ? Mairead and Jenny offer up their opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2026 · 34:31
We talk about the Nikita Hand interview, the new ChatGPT ad and our listener in Andorra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:03:28
We meet grifter hunter Matt Hussey who has a very fine tuned chancer radar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2026 · 54:09
We talk to The Traitors series producer , Mairead Whelan, about NDAs, bedtimes and other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2026 · 54:30
Dr. Colman Noctor analyses the machinations of The Traitors and we ask how the the proposed culture card is going to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Sep 18, 2026 · 56:07
We chat to banished faithful DJ and more info on upside down pineapples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2026 · 34:29
We chat about the ongoing Ed Sheeran story and remember Bonnie Greer and Eamonn Langton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2026 · 52:50
Jenny says an emotional goodbye to Teddy our Little Lhaso Apso dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:06:39
We have a great chat with Colette from Poppintree who is doing her first marathon at the age of 75. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2026 · 53:04
We look back at an eventful weekend and Dr. Colman Noctor gives us his take on the ADHD documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2026 · 54:03
Mairéad Ronan nee Farrell auditions for a role in Lisa McGee's mockumentary on Irish dancing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2026 · 52:29
We chat about the Trump trillion vote fund, plunge pools , soap cutting and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2026 · 52:01
We chat about Mary McAleese and the GAA, there's a quiz and Jenny talks Traitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2026 · 52:13
We talk to Seamus the straight talking pharmacist about prescribed drug prices and Ray visits a data centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2026 · 49:56
We celebrate Katie, review The Traitors and Colman Noctor tries to make sense of the recent M9 tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2026 · 55:21
There's talk about next week's visit, smelly non native mammals, Whitney and The Traitors in the company of Jenny and Bernard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Sep 3, 2026 · 26:37
We quiz Alex Cooney CEO of CyberSafeKids about their latest findings about children's activity online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2026 · 56:20
We talk to Alex Cooney about the elevenfold increase in AI use among 8 to 12 year olds and we get reaction to our chat with Deborah about the price of prescribed drugs in…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:13:14
We talk to Deborah who wants to know why her daughters medication is six times more expensive here than in Portugal and there's more Traitors ,a new fangled toothbrush and the…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:03:20
We talk about The Traitors, resets, rainforests and driving on motorways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2026 · 49:59
We're back with a review of Traitors Ireland and sounds of the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2026 · 42:47
Ray mines for Dolly audio and Jenny sees a seal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:12:42
We speak to Emer AKA "Baldilocks" about alopecia and the Rose, and Austin tells abot recovery and running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2026 · 46:34
We catch up on a very eventful week and ultramarathon man, Anthony Keyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2026 · 44:21
We remember Oscar Winners , a Mayo Nightclub and look forward to a tractor run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2026 · 52:09
Ray concludes The Plastic Bag Story with a riveting part two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2026 · 54:23
More Memories of the Great Glen Hansard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2026 · 19:06
Remembering the beautiful Glen Hansard in his own words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2026 · 41:42
We embark on the Irish plastic bag story , a tale so epic that it's up there with The Odyssey which gets mixed reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:02:41
Of course there's talk of Mayo, but also Colman Noctor explains the difference between self confidence and self worth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2026 · 54:56
We travel to Croke Park and find out amazing facts about the pitch from Lead Groundsman, Darren Jepson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2026 · 52:14
Bernard points out Ray's slow set omission and Jenny remembers New York cockroach incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2026 · 41:50
We meet Anthony who is running seventy 5k's in one week in memory of Shane, his brother in law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2026 · 55:44
We explore our reactive piecemeal approach to legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2026 · 16:46
Brenda Fricker , in her own words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2026 · 44:36
There's a definite Friday giddiness about and it's infectious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2026 · 46:18
There's loads of drama today with the story of Grace and Jonathan and Ray's misplaced "th". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2026 · 59:05
We talk to Autism advocate Cara Darmody outside Leinster House as she embarks on her third 50 hour sleep out to highlight the shocking waiting lists for Autism services. Hosted…
Jul 14, 2026 · 58:32
We explore the etymology of the word tosser and Dr. Colman Noctor explains the dynamics at work in groups of teenage boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Jul 10, 2026 · 52:19
We chat to Colm Williamson from Waterford Whispers News about creating the disgracefully funny "The Real Housewives of the Cliff Road". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Jul 9, 2026 · 35:17
As the irritability quotient goes through the roof Bernard O' Shea celebrates small wins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 8, 2026 · 32:14
We sprint through the stories of the day and extole the virtues of the humble gherkin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2026 · 34:25
We look at the George Gibney verdict and explore the science of getting to sleep in tropical Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2026 · 56:08
Dr. Colman Noctor talks to us about the very common phenomenon of health anxiety in teenagers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 3, 2026 · 38:24
It's a giddy Friday with plans for a wedding video screening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2026 · 53:34
We trace the sounds of World Cups and Bernard O' Shea smells great if not hot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:01:38
We have a fascinating chat with Laura O'Connell about her comedy , a cult and her stays in St. Pats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2026 · 44:28
We let an AI DJ remember 1979. Jenny is not impressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2026 · 53:27
We say happy 100th to Mel Brooks and Dr. Colman Noctor talks about the importance of watching sport together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2026 · 49:12
Nobody is safe from a roasting by the turkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2026 · 55:51
Bernard O' Shea hates waterparks, Ray discusses decriminalisation of drugs and Jenny goes back to 1887. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2026 · 52:44
We talk to Dr. Lorcan Sirr about a constitutional right to housing and build a picture of the current housing situation in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Jun 23, 2026 · 50:09
We have a great chat with Dane Buckley, the only Irish ,Indian, Gay Comedian...probably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2026 · 59:30
We meet Caroline who will be the voice of the podcast and Colman Noctor talks to us about risk taking in teenagers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2026 · 32:23
We investigate Andy Burnham's DJ credentials and there's talk of Toy Story movies and filthy sandwiches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2026 · 49:03
The government decided ten years ago that health warnings on alcohol products was a good idea but despite 1,420 people dying annually from alcohol related causes we still have no…
Jun 17, 2026 · 37:36
We chat to a man who knows his Scoville Scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2026 · 44:58
We talk to Alex Cooney CEO of CyberSafeKids about Irelands inaction on a social media ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:03:02
Dr. Colman Noctor talks about the possible harmful effects of optimization on the back of Steven Bartlett's wine clip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2026 · 35:03
A compact review of the week with everything from AI to Ascot and Love Island to Listening Air Fryers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2026 · 55:23
Ray welcomes the Minister for Health's statement on orphan drugs and Mairéad is irked by the email receipt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2026 · 49:03
Bernard talks to his air fryer and we talk penalty taking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2026 · 45:13
Dr. Lollie Mancey is an internationally recognised anthropologist, futurist, and AI thought leader helping organisations make sense of one of the greatest societal shifts of our…
Jun 9, 2026 · 54:49
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 more information.
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:01:38
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 world cup. Hosted on Acast.…
Jun 5, 2026 · 50:12
Mairéad Ronan joins Ray and Jenny for a giddy catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2026 · 49:24
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/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2026 · 41:07
Jenny has been watching Love Island and has opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2026 · 54:14
We have a great conversation with Colman Noctor about the Leaving Cert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2026 · 31:45
A look back at the weeks talking points both inside and outside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2026 · 40:50
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.
May 28, 2026 · 57:21
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 more information.
May 27, 2026 · 40:31
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 than a decade. Hosted on…
May 27, 2026 · 51:59
Award winning Journalist Sally Hayden on Love in a war torn world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2026 · 42:17
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 more information.
May 25, 2026 · 59:55
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 parents influence their…
May 23, 2026 · 44:29
A look back at this weeks talking and laughing points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2026 · 49:23
It feels like an old skool Friday with Jenny, Mairead and some Hot Priests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2026 · 57:30
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/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2026 · 37:10
As a trusted psychologist whose own daughter cut off contact for several years and eventually reconciled, Dr Joshua Coleman is uniquely qualified to guide parents through these…
May 20, 2026 · 59:18
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 Joshua Coleman about adult…
May 19, 2026 · 47:03
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/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2026 · 45:58
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 information.
May 15, 2026 · 38:15
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/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2026 · 49:01
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. See acast.com/privacy for…
May 13, 2026 · 51:35
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 and his latest book called…
May 12, 2026 · 52:35
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 acast.com/privacy for more…
May 11, 2026 · 47:00
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/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2026 · 38:25
Maths, The Met, AI, ADHD, David Attenborough and Whistling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2026 · 54:01
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.com/privacy for more…
May 7, 2026 · 53:33
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.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2026 · 44:05
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 was diagnosed with ADHD 18…
May 5, 2026 · 47:53
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.
May 1, 2026 · 54:25
Todays episode would not have been possible without our brilliant postal service and a sachet of sunflower seeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2026 · 47:29
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.com/privacy for more…
Apr 29, 2026 · 1:00:28
What is the meaning of our lives and who are our true selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2026 · 51:04
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 acast.com/privacy for more…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:02:08
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. Hosted on Acast. See…
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