John is not happy with the new Gardaí uniform. Bill's ice skating rink in Blanchardstown was damaged by Storm Eowyn. Gerald Fleming chats about the history of Met Éireann. Shazia Waheed explains how birds and marine life deal with storms.
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Live coverage of Micheál Martin's speech as the new Taoiseach. Friends remember musician and showband star, Paddy Cole, who died yesterday. Joe speaks to callers about the threat of falling trees during Storm Eowyn, panicked supermarkets and how it might compare to previous storms.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe discusses the chaos in the Dáil with listeners. Ruth's 23 year-old son, Joshua has Down Syndrome and was robbed in the centre of Dublin.
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe speaks to callers about the race to send humans to Mars. Lucianne loves the new craze of saunas by the beach. Callers discuss road safety in relation to cyclists and the need for patience amongst road-users.
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tony sees lots of cyclists in dark clothing with no lights or Hi-Vis jackets. Joe talks to Donald Trump supporters as he becomes the 47th President of the USA.
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast John found a dead foal in a ditch. Joe talks to callers about the history of hares in Ireland, mythologies and superstitions involving hares and those that became family pets. Mildred loves drying clothes on her washing line.
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Maurice has encountered illegal hare hunters on his land. Barbara, 81, was told that she was being turned down for a car insurance policy because she was over 30 when she got her driving licence. Breda explains the consequences that carer's means testing has had on her life.
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe speaks to carers about the news that the means test for carer's allowance is to be abolished. Mary Byrne remembers her friend, Linda Nolan, who died this morning. Chloe is searching for a copy of 'Song For A Raggy Boy' by Patrick Galvin but can't find a copy anywhere.
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Caroline became addicted to codeine after taking painkillers for her headaches. Mary became addicted to Gabapentin after back surgery.
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anne wants to safely dispose of mineral and vitamin supplements. Mark's back pain led him to become addicted to codeine. Joe is frustrated by bins full of coffee cups and bags of dog excrement.
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe chats to callers who have a special place in their heart for comics such as Beano, The Dandy, Judy, Bunty, Tiger, Roy Of The Rovers and many more. Maureen was working for Aer Lingus at the time of the 1952 plane crash.
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two callers talk of the upset caused by letters they received in relation to the passing of their loved ones.
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe speaks to family members of victims of the Aer Lingus C-47 accident which occurred on January 10th 1952. Vittus and David discuss Trump's military threats against Greenland.
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Siobhán was appalled by the sight of human waste near Grafton Street. Áine thinks the ban on eulogies in the diocese of Meath is unfair.
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Natalie's pharmacy has run out of flu vaccines. Listeners react to Pope Francis' comments about nuns. In celebration of Nollaig na mBan, listeners nominate forgotten Irish women that deserve more recognition.
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listeners thought HRT was to be free in January so were surprised when that was not the case. Marion's husband got caught in a storm when crossing the Atlantic. Callers nominate their picks for the next Irish President. Dr. Matthew Potter details the gruesome story of The Francis Spaight.
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listeners nominate who they think should be the next Irish President. Máiréad Devlin and others discuss the importance of the Shipping Forecast.
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe chats to younger listeners about their hobbies, their favourite things and their plans for Christmas.
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe chats to more authors of self-published books.
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe presents the first of two special episodes highlighting self-published books.
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe discusees the highs and lows of the year with Aifric O'Connell, Maia Dunphy, Dr. Chris Fitzpatrick & Sinéad O'Carroll.
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe talks to the person who saved recent caller, Theresa, when she drove her mobility scooter into a canal. Listeners remember bubble cars from the 50's and 60's. Karen is looking for LED lighting for the star on a tree outside a church.
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Christopher was attacked with eggs in Dublin. Callers who were due to come home from Holyhead explain how they are going to get back for Christmas. Robert's late wife won the Prize Bonds but they requested a lot of paperwork in order to claim the winnings. Pauline is looking for the owner of a tame parrot.
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Callers reminisce on their childhood Toy collections, from Hornby train sets to Barrys Tea Christmas ads.
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Callers debate the new Rockshore ad where they describe themselves as the "unofficial sponsor of St. Stephen's Day". Joe talks to a number of collectors of toy cars. Carmel's husband died 9 years ago over the Christmas period.
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anne O'Reilly was unhappy with the late notice for the cancellation of Mary Poppins. Carol, who is visually impaired, had an issue at the bank. Martin Harte tells Joe about a ransomware attack on his festival's Instagram. Tom Duffy isn't impressed with the O'Connell St. Christmas tree. And remembering Joseph Hone.
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe talke to listeners who had ordered windows and doors with companies who have since gone into liquidation. Callers with disabilities describe the hassle they get when parking in disabled parking spaces.
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Callers who have paid deposits to DK Windows & Doors, which has recently filed for liquidation, talk to Joe. Maria thinks school plays, meetings and teacher training should not take place during school hours.
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Darren has been told it will cost over €500k to connect his house to the water mains. Gomaris, born in The Netherlands, has finally become an Irish citizen after living here for 45 years. Patrick thinks he has about €30 million worth of Bitcoin stuck on his computer.
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Grace pays tribute to her husband, Benny, who died recently. Eloise Gillow's Athy mural of Ernest Shackleton has been obscured by an electrical substation. Sharon explains that Christ is referred to as X in The Book Of Kells.
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast