Best Nick Travers Podcasts (2025)

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The Last Room by JP McMahon 32:46

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two men meet after travelling through a series of rooms, unsure of where they are and what they are supposed to do next. As they respond to various challenges, we learn more about the history that connects them. The play took third place in the 2024 PJ O’Connor Awards.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Acid Queen: Susannah Cahalan on Rosemary Leary, the Forgotten Icon of the Psychedelic Revolution 45:39

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In this episode of Shifting Perceptions, Jay Alders sits down with New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist Susannah Cahalan (Brain on Fire, The Great Pretender). Susannah’s latest book, The Acid Queen, uncovers the extraordinary and largely forgotten story of Rosemary Woodruff Leary—Timothy Leary’s partner, accomplice, and mu…

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Chalk & Cheese by Isolde Fenton 25:52

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joint winner of the PJ O’Connor Radio Drama Awards. Aoife Duffin stars as Cheese in a play about a girl who wanted to be heard, and a boy Chalk who didn't speak.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Clarity at Last by Charlie McGuinness 44:28

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Clarity at Last by Charlie McGuinness was joint winner of the 2024 P.J. O'Connor AwardsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Heaven by Eugene O'Brien 1:03:23

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A radio version of Fishamble’s hit stage show starring Janet Moran and Andrew Bennett, directed by Jim CulletonBy RTÉ Radio 1

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A Piece of Monologue by Samuel Beckett 54:58

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performed by Barry McGovern, and directed by Daniel Reardon. A Piece of Monologue is introduced by Gerry Dukes, whose stage adaptation, with Barry McGovern, of Beckett's post-war trilogy of novels as I’ll Go On has played around the world.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Old Tune by Samuel Beckett 53:16

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The Old Tune is Samuel Beckett's free adaptation of La Manivelle/The Crank, a radio play by French writer, Robert Pinget.By RTÉ Radio 1

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All That Fall by Samuel Beckett 1:48:56

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Drama On One continues its Beckett Season with All That Fall directed and produced by Barry McGovern, starring Pegg Monahan and Aidan GrennellBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Watt by Samuel Beckett 58:33

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Watt by Samuel Beckett. Drama on one - for details on tonight's and hundreds of other award winning dramas go to rte.ie/dramaonone.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Facing the Music by Karl O'Neill 41:18

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Facing the Music by Karl O'Neill. Drama on one - for details on tonight's and hundreds of other award winning dramas go to rte.ie/dramaonone.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Village Wooing by George Bernard Shaw 46:50

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starring Cyril Cusack and Siobhán McKenna.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Paper Femme by Caitríona Ní Mhurchú 33:30

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In 'Paper Femme' by Caitríona Ní Mhurchú, two worlds collide when a feminist podcast explores our Georgian past.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Parked by Aideen Henry 43:22

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Starring Dawn Bradfield and Aaron MonaghanBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Preferred Medium by Bob Gallagher 42:58

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Irishwoman Ceila O'Dowd, the ambitious director of an English public art gallery, feels her latest curated exhibition represents the last chance for promotion and preferment.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Kicking all The Boxes by Liz Fitzgibbon 53:17

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Naoise, a one- time Under 15 European Champion kick boxer. As the action plays out we follow Naoise in her imaginings of what was, what is and what could be!By RTÉ Radio 1

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Bloomsday by Nick Midgley 53:58

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Bloomsday by Nick MidgleyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Midsummer Memories 54:23

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Primroses le Colm Mac Con Iomaire agus One Eye One Finger by John BoormanBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Lambo by Hugh Travers 49:40

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a fictionalised account of a story that stormed the airwaves and gripped the nation almost three decades ago.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Piano in the River by Dan Treston 57:07

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Piano in the River ~ An interlude for radio by Dan Treston - winner of the Prix Italia in 1965.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Dropping Slow by Belinda McKeon 15:03

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Dropping Slow by Belinda McKeon in memory of our colleague Anton TimoneyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Nothing Ever Happens Around Here by Robert Barrett 53:30

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the Winning play in the PJ O'Connor Radio Drama Awards 2020, Nothing Ever Happens Around Here written by Robert Barrett & directed by Gorretti SlavinBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Frizzy Lizzy by Ceara Carney 53:41

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Frizzy Lizzy by Ceara CarneyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Bloody Writers by Charlie McCarthy 54:21

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Featuring Aileen Mythen, Risteard Cooper, Lesa Thurman, Patrick Ryan with original Score by Denis Clohessy, written & directed by Charlie McCarthyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Old Men are Jealous by Jennifer Johnston 42:09

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Old Men are Jealous by Jennifer JohnstonBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Good Night Irene & Seventeen Trees by Jennifer Johnston 51:53

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We celebrate the memory of writer Jennifer Johnston who died on the 25th of February 2025.By RTÉ Radio 1

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You’re Not Competing With AI—We're Merging With It - With AI Educator Matt Konwiser 2:04:28

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In this conversation AI Designer, Educator, Futurist and Educator Matt Konwiser discusses the complexities and implications of Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI, with a focus on its impact on creativity, technology, and society. Konwiser emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential risks and benefits of AI integration …

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Eternal Lanes of Joy by Pat Collins 49:45

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Patrick Kavanagh's epic journey to Dublin Written & Directed by Pat CollinsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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In the Wings - Eternal Lanes of Joy by Pat Collins 17:44

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Writer and director Pat Collins and actor Mikel Murfi (Michael Murphy) talk about working on Eternal Lanes of Joy,By RTÉ Radio 1

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A Red Romeo and A Blue Julian by Johnny Farrelly 52:46

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A Red Romeo and A Blue Julian by Jonny Farrelly, is a comedic love story, written in verse ~ with a twist!By RTÉ Radio 1

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"They Told Us To Trust The Science’—But Whose Science?" - Dr. Michael J. Schwartz 2:09:49

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COVID changed everything—our freedoms, our beliefs, and even how we think about science itself. But in the aftermath of lockdowns, mandates, and mass fear, one question remains: Did we actually follow science, or just a carefully crafted narrative? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael J. Schwartz, a medical expert specializing in genetics, …

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Click Here or Stay Broke: Steal Whitney Bonds’ Affiliate Marketing and Passive Income Secrets to Ditch the 9-5 Forever 1:01:05

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In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and YouTuber Whitney Bonds, who transformed her career from a virtual assistant gig into a thriving online business. Whitney opens up about her path to passive income through YouTube and affiliate marketing, revealing how she built a flexible lifestyle that lets her work from home while raising a famil…

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The Blue Hyacinth by Maeve Brennan adapted by Joe O'Byrne 53:43

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Hubert and Rose Derdon have been together for a life, but when Rose dies, Hubert finds he is unable to grieve for his wife, with Barry McGovern, David Herlihy, and Jane Brennan.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Limekiln Lane by Louise Lewis 21:31

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Limekiln Lane by Louise Lewis, a powerful account of domestic violence in lockdownBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Kerry Plates by Shay Linehan 52:25

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Abbey actor, Clive Geraghty plays Tom and Deirdre Donnelly his wife Maura in Shay Linehan's first play for the medium of radioBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Four-Faced Liar by Ger Fitzgibbon 53:10

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A journey through the night-world of Cork. Directed by Charlie McCarthyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Truth, Love or Promise by Nuala McKeever 55:20

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Brenda, Maureen and Joanna get to know each other through their stories. But it's the things they’re not saying that really tell the tale.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Fragile Maoilíosa by Charlie McGuinness 51:53

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Fragile Maoilíosa by Charlie McGuinness starring Eamonn Hunt and Muiris Crowley, music performed by Jane Hughes, directed by Gorretti SlavinBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Thinking of Quitting Your Job? Listen to This First— How You Can Break Free with CEO Aaron Harper 1:11:40

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Ever feel stuck in life, knowing you’re capable of more but unsure how to break through? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds, who took an unexpected leap from corporate America into building a thriving national power washing empire. Aaron doesn’t hold back—he shares the raw, unfiltered truth about risk, reinvention, a…

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The Silent Passenger by Ronan Brady 52:59

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The story of the 11th hour escape from the Nazis in 1938, of Sigmund Freud, his wife Martha and their extended family.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Confinements by Judith Mok 54:25

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Confinements by Judith Mok We remember Judith Mok, the Dutch soprano, writer, and vocal coach, who died in December 2024.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Mr Sun by Gillian Grattan 47:29

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Mr Sun by Gillian Grattan with Kathy Rose O'BrienBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Goodbye to the Glebe 47:10

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John Boorman, who turns 92 this Saturday, returned to England in November 2022, after 53 years in his beloved home,The Glebe, in County Wicklow. Stephen Rea and Kevin Reynolds drove to Annamoe to say goodbye.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Comfort Zones Are Killing Your Soul: Why I Chose to Risk It All with Matt Dawson 1:13:04

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What happens when you leave the corporate grind to conquer the world’s tallest peaks and row across oceans? In this episode, Jay Alders dives into the incredible journey of Matt Dawson, a former investment banker turned world record adventurer. Discover how loss, pain, and stepping outside of his comfort zone transformed Matt’s life—and how it can …

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Treasure House - Charles Kingsley 28:01

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Treasure House - a series of dramatised stories on the lives of historical figures. Tonight’s programme features the life and times of English writer and clergyman Charles KingsleyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Wine from Greenland by Alejandro Niklison 24:44

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Anton and Ian's conversation leads them to a mutual realisation: man is a caged animal. Will they find freedom, or fail in their quest?By RTÉ Radio 1

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Building Warriors: The Vision Behind The Tactical Games with Nick Thayer 1:24:47

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In this episode, Jay Alders chats with Nick Thayer, President of The Tactical Games, about his journey from U.S. Coast Guard veteran to leader of one of the most intense fitness and shooting competitions in the world. Nick shares how The Tactical Games combines athleticism, marksmanship, and mental toughness, creating a unique challenge for competi…

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A Family of Memories by Thomas Kilroy 53:13

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The radio piece revisits episodes in Thomas Kilroy's family's history, the War of Independence, the Civil War and the foundation of the Irish Free StateBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Wogan's Sweet Sixteen by Kenneth Sweeney. 42:42

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Al McKenna stars as iconic broadcaster Terry Wogan in Wogan's Sweet Sixteen by Kenneth Sweeney.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Temporary Unestablished Civil Servants 53:29

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Programme exploring Radió Éireann Players, the repertory company for radio in Ireland formed in 1947 first broadcast 19th August 1997.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Burning Question 50:23

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a compendium of thoughts and stories on climate activism. Combining interviews, archive and dramatised excerpts, The Burning Question looks for hope in a time of frightening harm to the planet, in the eloquence of activists, court challenges, new thinking, and immersive recordings of the natural world.…