Best Turn On The Jets Digital Podcasts (2025)

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A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum 18:49

19h ago18:49

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We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Emer Currie, Fine Gael Dublin West and Assistant Government Chief Whip, Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party TD Dublin West and Harry McGee, political correspondent with the Irish Times.

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Friday Food with Gareth Mullins 6:07

6h ago6:07

6:07

The technique ‘spatchcock’ chicken is simple once mastered, a great and cheap way to cook a whole chicken on the bbq, a Simple Ceasar salad and tomato sald is a winning combination. Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel tell us how to prepared the perfect weekend dish.

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There has been a rising trend in cosmetic procedures among young women 9:40

6h ago9:40

9:40

The Irish Dental Association are hosting their annual conference this week. Dr Mairead Browne Dentist and Facial Aesthetic practitioner joins us to talk about the latest trends in facial aesthetics.

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How 54 tonnes of waste removed from the uplands of Wicklow and Dublin. 11:10

6h ago11:10

11:10

Since last November, there has been over 54 tonnes of dumped waste removed from the upland areas of Dublin and Wicklow. This waste equates to over 1,700 bags of rubbish. The group responsible for this removal is the Pure mile environmental and community initiative. Joining Pat this morning was Ian Davis, PURE project manager.…

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Is the leaving cert a healthy level of stress to expose our kids to? 15:00

6h ago15:00

15:00

With the leaving cert just around the corner, lots will be asking are we putting our children through too much stress? But is it important to still have a certain amount of stress in our children’s lives so that we expose them to normal stress and anxiety they may experience in adulthood? Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Colman Noctor discusses…

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A look back on the big weekend of sport with Colm Colm Boohig 5:05

4h ago5:05

5:05

Crystal Palace are looking to secure their first trophy in over 32 years in the FA cup final this Saturday. In rugby, Munster are in action tonight in the URC, and in Gaelic games the first fixtures of the senior All Ireland Football and Camogie championships start this weekend.

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Marco Rubio will today head to Istanbul for peace talks on Ukraine 15:18

6h ago15:18

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will today head to Istanbul for peace talks on Ukraine. Is there hope of progress towards peace talks? All to discuss with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.

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Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final 14:06

4h ago14:06

14:06

Disappointment and reflection as Ireland fail to qualify for Eurovision final. Henry McKean reports live from Eurovision 2025 on a night that didn't go well for Ireland,

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Personal loans reach a record high of €2.5 billion 13:14

4h ago13:14

13:14

New figures from the Central Bank show that a record €2.5 billion was taken out in personal loans by Irish households. A large amount of loans for car and house loans. We discuss these figure with Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone Ireland aka Ask Paul.

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Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Liver King' 5:42

4h ago5:42

5:42

Brian Johnson, known by his online alias Liver King, is an American fitness social media influencer and businessman. He is known for promoting what he calls an "ancestral lifestyle". He features in a new tv show called 'The Liver King' and John Fardy tells Pat all about it.

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This week sees the anniversary of the first-ever Formula One race 9:10

6h ago9:10

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This week sees the anniversary of the first-ever Formula One race and we learn about Joe Kelly, the only Irish driver involved that day. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us all.

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Irish POW who survived Japanese Capture on the River Kwai 14:50

8h ago14:50

14:50

The extraordinary story of the Irish POW who survived Japanese Capture on the River Kwai. Fergus Kennedy author of 'Ballybunion To The river Kwai joined Pat this morning on the show.

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Damage from smoking, drinking and lack of exercise does begins in your mid 30's 9:34

4h ago9:34

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A recent study published in the eminent medical journal Annals of Medicine says that the damage that smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise does begins in your mid 30s. It’s not surprising that a lifetime of these things is damaging. Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College tell us more.…

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Backlash brewing from some TDs on inheritance tax for childless couples 11:55

5h ago11:55

11:55

Backlash brewing from some TDs on inheritance tax for childless couples. Taoiseach is in Tirana for the European Political Community on Friday – the political version of Eurovision. Newstalk’s political correspondent Sean Defoe joins us to discuss calls to reform the current inheritance tax and more.…

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We get analysis of President Trump's Middle Eastern tour 23:43

6h ago23:43

23:43

Donald Trump is continuing his Middle Eastern tour, traveling today to the USA. On his first leg in Saudi Arabia, Trump signed an arms deal with the gulf nation and met with the Syrian leader before travelling onwards to Qatar. Full analysis of the trip and more with Lorcan Nyhan Head of Training with The Communications Clinic, Columnist with The S…

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How to identify beauty products that are not tested on animals 5:29

6h ago5:29

5:29

Jo Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine takes a deep dive into the beauty industry. We hear which animals are still tested on, how to identify beauty and personal care items that aren't tested on animals and Irish companies leading the change for cruelty free products.…

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Putin shuns peace talks in Turkey 14:51

5h ago14:51

14:51

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will not travel to Turkey today for peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It comes after Putin himself first floated the idea of a Turkey peace meeting. Donncha Ó Beacháin Professor of Politics, School of Law and Government, DCU discussed this further with Pat.…

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What’s Really in My Bag: 8 Must-Have Travel Items I Pack Every Time | TRAVEL TALK #177 12:16

18h ago12:16

12:16

In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares the surprising items she never travels without - some might just change how you pack forever. Inspired by the lightning round question she asks every guest on Design Her Travel, Kim flips the mic and gives you a peek into her personal packing list as she preps for her next big adventure t…

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Gardening Stories: Building Dreams in the Dublin Mountains 9:13

5h ago9:13

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Building Dreams in the Dublin Mountains This week on Garden Stories, we meet a man who took a winding path home and found a way to turn design, craftsmanship and a touch of geometry into a thriving garden business. Pat spoke to Seamus Daly Founder of Geodesic Domes. All with thanks to Tirlán.

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A new Spanish hospital to accommodate Irish patients waiting on orthopedic treatments 13:33

6h ago13:33

13:33

This Sunday the 11th of May a new state-of-the-art hospital will open in Valencia, Spain. This new hospital will be able to accommodate patients waiting on orthopedic treatments in Ireland as part of the EU Cross Border Directive. Speaking to Pat this morning was Paul Byrne, Chief Operating Officer, Healthcare Abroad and also Lisa Corcoran, Fitness…

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The long waiting lists for the driving tests 6:55

6h ago6:55

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Long waiting lists for the driving tests, Ford fire risks and why The European Union’s plan to phase out sales of gas and diesel cars by 2035 could be in trouble. All to discuss with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator.

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Henry McKean in Basel at Eurovision 2025! 11:52

6h ago11:52

11:52

The first of the two Eurovision semi-finals took place in the Swiss city of Basel last night; Henry McKean joins us with all the highlights.

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Inside Hollywood: The directors that only properly struck gold once! 11:35

2d ago11:35

11:35

In cinema, some directors burst onto the scene with a film so iconic, so culturally seismic, that it seems certain they’re destined for greatness. Then nothing or worse a spectacular unraveling. Lisa Cannon brings us some extraordinary examples where the promise of genius gave way to artistic exile, industry politics, or sheer bad luck.…

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Kate Duggan Tusla CEO on the remit of Tusla 24:11

7h ago24:11

24:11

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is tasked with supporting the most vulnerable in society. But what is its full remit? Does it meet up to what it is supposed to do? All to discuss with Kate Duggan, Tusla CEO.

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Green Scene: A new universal anti-venom for snake bite 5:55

7h ago5:55

5:55

Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland discusses chocolate and how the compound that is lethal to dogs might be healthy for humans and lab grown chocolate. Also we hear about a new universal anti-venom for snake bite. All with thanks to Repak.

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What would a no tariff deal the US and the UK mean for Ireland? 11:53

5h ago11:53

11:53

Tax cuts and cost of living measures are all unlikely in this year’s budget if no deal is reached between the US and the UK on tariffs. Harry McGee Political Correspondent, The Irish Times explains all to us this morning.

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Tech: An update on the M&S cyber-attack 7:47

5h ago7:47

7:47

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: An Engineering Marvel of New Slim Hardware Innovation -A bold addition to Galaxy S series with powerful performance, pro-grade camera and Galaxy AI. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews this and gives an update on the Marks and Spencer cyber attack.

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Dana Erlich, Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Israeli American hostage release 19:15

5h ago19:15

19:15

Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after 19 months of Hamas capture. To discuss this and more Pat spoke to Dana Erlich, Israeli Ambassador to Ireland.

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How to avoid disaster this wedding season! 14:48

5h ago14:48

14:48

Sara Kennedy, wedding expert and owner of theaislebysarakennedy joins us to advise how to avoid disaster this wedding season. From family feuds and finance to fights with the bridal party, Sara is here to help!

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Scandal over unnecessary surgery is about to deepen sharply 11:53

6h ago11:53

11:53

The health minister Jennifer Carrol MacNeill has issued letters to families whose loved ones underwent hip dysplasia procedures in children health Ireland hospitals since 2010. It is believed that many thousands of youngsters could have had operations that in retrospect were unnecessary. To get more insight to this Pat spoke to David Cullinane Sinn…

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How do you talk to your children about being overweight? 10:19

6h ago10:19

10:19

Nearly 60% of Irish adults are classified as overweight or obese, and one in five children and young people are as well, so how do you talk to your children about being overweight? We get advice and guidance from Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist, Author and Broadcaster.

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The Northern Bank Job: The Heist and How They Got Away with It 16:28

7h ago16:28

16:28

On the 20th of December 2004, £26.5 million was stolen from The Northern Bank in Belfast in what was then the biggest bank heist in Irish and British history. A new book by Glenn Patterson The Northern Bank Job: The Heist and How They Got Away with It details what happened and Glenn joined Pat on the show this morning.…

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Teachers face loss of 5% pay increase if Leaving Cert reforms blocked 11:39

7h ago11:39

11:39

Teachers face loss of 5% pay increase if Leaving Cert reforms blocked. We get the latest on this with Kieran Christie, President of the ASTI who spoke to Pat this morning.

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Jet Lag Is a Choice: Here’s How to Avoid It on Your Next Flight—Tips from a Human Performance Expert #176 40:34

12h ago40:34

40:34

Think jet lag is just part of the travel game? Not anymore. In this episode, host Kim Anderson dives into the science of circadian rhythms, inflammation, and travel fatigue with human performance expert Andrew Herr—founder of FlyKitt, a revolutionary jet lag solution trusted by Olympians, pro sports teams, special ops, and now… you! Andrew shares h…

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Travel Pól Ó Conghaile: Travelling to the USA 8:15

1d ago8:15

8:15

Aer Lingus’s newest US flight has just taken off to Indianapolis, Indiana. Here to talk about it, and what it’s like to travel to the US at the moment, is Irish Independent travel editor, Pól Ó Conghaile. All with thanks to Ryanair.

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Ask The Expert: On saving your money 12:32

1d ago12:32

12:32

Now the central bank report has revealed that Ireland is a nation of savers, but are we saving the right way? What are the other alternatives to save that will put even more money in your pocket? Our expert Managing Director of Metis Ireland provides all the tips on how to save effectively. All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.…

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100 years of the Irish passport 11:05

1d ago11:05

11:05

Dr Catherine Healy, Historian-in-Residence, EPIC, Irish Immigration Museum looks back on 100 years of the Irish passport and how it became the most powerful one in the world.

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US President Donald Trump is set to receive a “palace in the sky”jet 10:55

1d ago10:55

10:55

US President Donald Trump is set to receive a “Palace in the sky” luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatari royal family. Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Corps, Airport safety and security auditor, Aviation Expert brings us the details about the plane.

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Jacqueline Connolly on her quest for justice for her sister and nephews 24:01

1d ago24:01

24:01

In August of 2016, Alan Hawe murdered his wife Clodagh and sons Liam, Niall and Ryan before taking his own life. The years that followed for Clodagh’s sister, Jacqueline Connolly, and her family were filled with numerous meetings with Gardaí, politician and the Commissioner in a quest for justice which eventually culminated in a serious crime revie…

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Residents in north Dublin are appealing for more public amenities 12:43

1d ago12:43

12:43

An Estate in the Balgriffin area is in a transition period of being taken over by Dublin City Council and residents feel they are being left in limbo. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this.

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin pays tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley 7:58

1d ago7:58

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President Michael D Higgins has lead tributes to Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while carrying out a speed checkpoint in Dublin yesterday. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Pat to pay his tribute.

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How to Turn Your Views Into Profit Using the Right Content Strategy With Travis Houston 51:35

4d ago51:35

51:35

Most people waste hours editing videos that don’t even convert. Travis Houston, author of Turn Views into Profit, talks about how to create high-retention content by fixing your script, not your edits. Travis shares the systems he’s used with 7-figure brands to produce content that gets attention, holds viewers, and drives sales, all while saving 1…

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Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week 21:58

4d ago21:58

21:58

Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail, Lynn Boylan MEP, Sinn Féin, Dublin and Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil, Finglas West make up our Friday Forum this week.

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Entrepreneur turned animal advocate Niall Harbison on his new book! 14:06

4d ago14:06

14:06

Entrepreneur turned animal advocate Niall Harbison swapped the corporate world for a life dedicated to saving street dogs in Thailand. His new book tells and extraordinary tale of one special dog who changed his life and the lives of thousands more. Niall joined Pat this morning on the show.

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Friday Food with Gareth Mullins 7:32

4d ago7:32

7:32

Gareth Mullins talks through two Asian dishes including Thai spiced king prawns and scallop skewer.

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The Cistercian college in Roscrea is going co-ed 13:55

8d ago13:55

13:55

The Cistercian college in Roscrea is one of Ireland’s leading boarding schools for boys but this is all about to change as the college goes co-ed. We hear all about this change with Colm Moloney President of Cistercian College Roscrea and also Fr Malachy Patron of Cistercian College Roscrea.

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Fr Robert Dueweke has known Pope Leo XIV from their studying days together 16:50

4d ago16:50

16:50

Pope Leo XIV spent much of his ordained life in Peru working as an Augustinian missionary, and also two terms as Prior General of the Augustinians. So what is he like as a person? Fr Robert Dueweke OSA has known him since his studying days and tells us about him and Eoin Gormley, an Irish student in Rome met him just last year.…

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A look ahead to the weekend of sport 4:58

8d ago4:58

4:58

Last night was a success for Manchester United as Amorin’s side booked an all-English Europa League final with Tottenham in Bilbao on 21 May. Also, Cork face Waterford in the Munster Senior Camogie final following the skort controversy. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.…

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15 years on, is the Fair Deal Scheme still fit for purpose? 16:30

4d ago16:30

16:30

Fifteen years on since fair deal scheme and while its proven largely successful, difficulties are starting to seep through the cracks. Small nursing homes are forced into closure and family farms are on the brink of losing their livelihood. 15 years on, is the Fair Deal Scheme still fit for purpose? Pat was joined on the show by Fred Hickey, Direct…

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White smoke and a new Pope Henry Mckean live from Rome 11:41

4d ago11:41

11:41

A new Pope is now elected and the Conclave have chosen Cardinal Robert Prevost. Henry McKean is live in Rome to bring reaction after the white smoke was released.

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