Best Global Media Amp Entertainment Podcasts (2025)

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A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum 24:30

2h ago24:30

24:30

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning in studio was Emer Higgins TD, Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Fine Gael, Dublin Mid West, Paul Murphy TD, People Before Profit, Dublin South West and also Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent, The Journal.…

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Will we see a Ukraine Russia peace deal? 16:56

5h ago16:56

16:56

As Trump’s Special Envoy is set to meet with Russian leaders today, will they finally agree on a peace deal? We get the latest on this with Paul Rodgers, Professor Emeritus of peace studies at Bradford University.

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World leaders descend upon the Vatican City 11:03

5h ago11:03

11:03

All roads lead to Rome as world leaders descend upon the Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis tomorrow. We get reaction from mourners in St. Peter’s Basilica with our reporter Barry Whyte.

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Formula One season gets under way 8:03

5h ago8:03

8:03

Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, new drivers on the grid and all the action from the track as the Formula One season gets under way. Rory Galvin takes a look at how the new season is going so far. You can catch all the thrilling action of the 2025 Formula 1 season live on Sky Sports F1 and NOW.

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The vulnerability of subsea cables in Irish waters 10:03

5h ago10:03

10:03

Irish waters may be a 'choke point' in terms of vulnerability of subsea cables according to a UN expert. Former Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Mark Mellett, joins us to discuss our vulnerability in this area.

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Almost 300,000 hospital appointments cancelled last year 17:15

5h ago17:15

17:15

There were almost 300,000 hospital appointments cancelled last year according to figures released to Aontú through a parliamentary question. Steve McMahon of the Irish Patients’ Association discusses and exclusively reveals new data on the first three months in the health service.

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Revolut to shake up the Irish mortgage market! 10:19

5h ago10:19

10:19

Revolut is set to offer mortgages to the Irish market later this year. We get the details from Paul Merriman CEO of Fairstone Ireland aka AskPaul.

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Snipers in Australia shot down over 700 koalas 8:36

5h ago8:36

8:36

Public outcry has erupted in Australia as it was relieved that State authority snipers shot down over 700 koalas. The cull took place in Budj Bim National Park. With more on this we heard from Aisling Moloney, Reporter with Storyful.

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Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes 6:42

5h ago6:42

6:42

Study reveals key groups vulnerable to misinformation with surprising results. Those in Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are the first to grow up with smartphones everywhere. They are also among those most likely to believe misinformation, according to a new study. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.…

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A stage show 'The Shark Is Broken' a personal journey into the history of Jaws 9:14

5h ago9:14

9:14

In this 50th anniversary year of Jaws, The Shark Is Broken at the Gaiety Theatre in May provides a deeply personal journey into the film's history. Co-writer and star Ian Shaw offers a compelling perspective as he portrays his father, Robert Shaw, capturing the dynamics between the lead actors during the now infamous filming of Jaws. Ian joined Pat…

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The sporting life of cyclist Raymond Poulidor 9:14

5h ago9:14

9:14

Raymond Poulidor, the cyclist celebrated for coming so close to winning the Tour de France many times, without ever actually winning it. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us his story.

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Thousands continue to pay respects to Pope Francis 6:54

6h ago6:54

6:54

We get the latest from Rome as St. Peter's Basilica reopens after brief closure as thousands continue to pay respects to Pope Francis. Nick Pisa Senior Reporter Global Mail On line spoke to Pat this morning.

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Do we fundamentally misunderstand opinion within the United States? 17:02

6h ago17:02

17:02

Almost one hundred days into the Trump presidency and we have been recounting the many seemingly outrageous happenings from stateside. But do we fundamentally misunderstand opinion within the United States? All to discuss with Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal Larry Donnelly.…

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Is it time for a used car history database ? 9:59

5h ago9:59

9:59

There are calls for a national database on car history for used cars to ensure any discrepancies are known to buyers. Our reporter Josh Crosbie reports.

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A plan to crackdown on the use of loyalty cards to buy cheap booze 8:02

3h ago8:02

8:02

The Health Minister is planning a crackdown on the use of loyalty cards to buy cheap booze, will this be welcomed b consumers? Siobhán Maguire, Consumer Journalist brings us more details.

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An exciting frontier in biological research at the moment 10:38

5h ago10:38

10:38

An exciting frontier in biological research at the moment is the ability to grow meat, skin and even other organs in the lab. It’s early days but a lot of work is going on with that goal in mind. We get all the details with Professor Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College.…

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Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan on tariffs and new alliances 17:14

2h ago17:14

17:14

Amid remaining high tariffs from the Trump Administration, China has begun to prioritise new alliances around the world. Is it time we increase our trading relationship with China? Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan joined Pat in studio this morning.

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The reality of how to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 18:41

5h ago18:41

18:41

The reality of what we need to do to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 but are we our own worst enemy when it comes to getting the job done. The Irish Academy of Engineering has, today, published a report - The Energy Transition - What is the 2050 Action Plan and Timeline? Speaking to Pat this morning was Eamonn O’Reilly, Chairman of the Energy an…

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Festival of Gardens and Nature 9:58

28m ago9:58

9:58

Catherine FitzGerald joins The Pat Kenny Show to talk about the Festival of Gardens and Nature at Ballintubbert House in Co Laois — where horticulture meets performance and design. Listen here.

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Health Insurance Hikes 10:21

33m ago10:21

10:21

Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover, part of the Lockton Group, joins The Pat Kenny Show to explain how insurers are hiking premiums while cutting plan benefits — and what consumers need to watch out for. Listen here.

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Refugee Attacks in Berlin 7:55

36m ago7:55

7:55

Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent with The Guardian, joins The Pat Kenny Show as attacks on asylum seekers surge and Germany prepares to swear in a new chancellor, Friedrich Merz. Listen here.

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A Shoplifting Epidemic 14:52

23m ago14:52

14:52

Barry Whyte reports for The Pat Kenny Show as retailers call for tougher sentences amid a surge in organised shoplifting. We hear from business owners and one former addict who used to shoplift daily. Listen here.

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Hyperhidrosis: Understanding Excessive Sweating 8:13

43m ago8:13

8:13

Dermatology nurse specialist, Selene Daly, joins The Pat Kenny Show to explain what causes excessive sweating, how it affects daily life, and how it can be treated. Listen here.

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Inside Hollywood: From Flops to Cult Hits 12:35

1h ago12:35

12:35

Lisa Cannon joins The Pat Kenny Show for this week’s Inside Hollywood, looking at big-screen flops that later became cult classics — from The Shawshank Redemption to Blade Runner. Listen here.

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Blind Spots and Road Safety 7:59

1h ago7:59

7:59

Conor Faughnan, transport commentator, joins The Pat Kenny Show for the commuter slot to explain how London’s approach to HGV blind spots could help prevent cyclist deaths on Irish roads. Listen here.

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Pope Francis Lies in State 10:06

1h ago10:06

10:06

Colm Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News, joins The Pat Kenny Show live from Rome as Pope Francis’s body is transferred to St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing ahead of his funeral. Listen here.

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Green Scene 7:22

26m ago7:22

7:22

Dr Ruth Freeman from Science Foundation Ireland joins The Pat Kenny Show to explore seawater cement technology and how pharmaceutical pollution is affecting Atlantic salmon. Listen here.

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Is the Cost of Watching Live Sport Driving Fans Away? 12:43

38m ago12:43

12:43

Adrian Barry Managing Editor at Off The Ball and Peter Sherrard, CEO of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, join The Pat Kenny Show to talk about rising costs, paywalls, and whether sport is becoming unaffordable for ordinary fans. Listen here.

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Minister Helen McEntee on this week's Teachers’ Conferences 23:58

1h ago23:58

23:58

Minister for Education Helen McEntee joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss Junior Cert reform, permanent contracts for teachers, and potential industrial action as education conferences take place across the country. Listen here.

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Disc-O-Tech, Holyn Handley, Haribo and Worlds, KCWO Recap, PDGA Global Board, Disc Golf Festival Announcement and more 1:18:27

12h ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Thanks for checkimng out the podast. Please like, share, subscribe or leave a rating on your favorite streaming platform. Instagram: Door_Disc_Golf and Night_Owls_Pod Door Disc Online: https://doordisc.com/ Door Disc Golf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@doordiscgolf

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Tech Talk 11:11

1d ago11:11

11:11

Ciara O’Brien, Technology Correspondent with The Irish Times, joins The Pat Kenny Show to answer your latest tech queries. Listen here.

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Conclave Contenders 11:09

1d ago11:09

11:09

Nick Pisa, Senior Reporter with Global Mail Online, joins The Pat Kenny Show to profile the frontrunners who could succeed Pope Francis. Listen here.

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Overcrowded Classrooms 8:58

1d ago8:58

8:58

Carl O’Brien, Education Editor at The Irish Times, joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss Ireland’s overcrowded classrooms and the growing calls to curb education overspending before lowering class sizes.

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US Leaks and Legal Battles 13:20

1d ago13:20

13:20

Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio, joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss leaked strike details in Yemen and Harvard’s legal fight with the Trump administration. Listen here.

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UK Ruling Sparks Trans Rights Protests 12:12

1d ago12:12

12:12

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, joins The Pat Kenny Show following large-scale UK protests after a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.

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The Conclave Ahead 13:55

1d ago13:55

13:55

Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, joins The Pat Kenny Show to reflect on Pope Francis’ passing and look ahead to the election of his successor. Listen here.

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Return of the A380 10:44

1d ago10:44

10:44

Kevin Byrne, retired lieutenant colonel and airport safety expert, joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss the return of Emirates' oldest Airbus A380 to passenger service after years of storage and test flights. Listen here.

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America Detains Foreign Academics 13:53

1d ago13:53

13:53

Lara Marlowe, Paris-based journalist and author, joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss the disturbing international trend of detaining academics critical of authoritarian regimes aligned with Trump’s allies. Listen here.

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Pope Francis: The Global Response 23:16

1d ago23:16

23:16

Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for The Crux, and Fr Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest at Knock Shrine, join The Pat Kenny Show to reflect on the death of Pope Francis and his legacy in Ireland and abroad. Listen here.

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The Rewind with Henry McKean - 2000 46:44

2d ago46:44

46:44

Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 2000! It was the year of Y2K, Bush VS Gore, Westlife dominating the charts, Brian O’Driscoll getting a hat-trick in Paris & arriving on the global rugby scene, Sonia O’Sullivan winning Silver at the Sydney Olympics and the arrival of reality TV with…

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The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin - Henry McKean Looks Back 46:12

5d ago46:12

46:12

The tears, the joy, the medals, the courage and the snow. In March, Team Ireland brought home pride as well as gold, silver and bronze. We bring you their story every step of the way, that’s the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, with Henry McKean.

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Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes 12:23

6d ago12:23

12:23

We look into the blue origins conspiracy theories and a take a deeper dive into how autism misinformation causes serious harm. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.

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Chris Connolly a powerful tale of pulling back life from the brink 19:10

6d ago19:10

19:10

Chris tells a powerful tale of pulling yourself back from the brink, and escaping even the darkest moments. Chris found himself trapped in a spiral of drink and drugs that led to extreme paranoia and psychosis. Today Chris runs 5km (at least) every day, and he has done that for over 700 days in a row now. The road between these two points was windi…

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Boxed With John Fardy features 'Your Friends and Neighbours' 7:29

6d ago7:29

7:29

After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager resorts to stealing from his neighbours' homes in the affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets hidden behind the wealthy facades might be more dangerous. John Fardy tell us all about this new Apple TV comedy 'Your Friends and Neighbours' staring Jon Haam and Oliva Munn.…

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The warring mistresses of one Italian mafia boss 8:03

6d ago8:03

8:03

On Monday, a former mistress of notorious Italian mafia boss, Matteo Messina Denaro, was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting him after being implicated in a letter by another of his mistresses. The documentation reveals that one of his mistresses, Laura Bonafede, was intensely jealous of another, Floriana Calcagno. Italy Correspondent, The…

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The impact of a tourist tax on hotels in Dublin 12:39

7d ago12:39

12:39

Dublin is one step closer to finally getting a tourist tax, but what impact will it have on hotels across the city? Pat discusses this with Janet Hornet, Green Party Councillor for Dublin City Council and also Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine.

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A report into adult safeguarding in the wake of the Grace inquiry 17:02

6d ago17:02

17:02

The long awaited inquiry into the treatment of a young woman with severe disabilities has published its final report. The Farrelly Commission of investigation found insufficient evidence to support claims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse of this woman, known as Grace, during her time in foster care. However it did find neglect of grace in re…

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Minister Martin Heydon on his US trade trip amidst tariff chaos 13:19

7d ago13:19

13:19

Fresh from his week long trade trip to the US, Minister for Agriculture Martin discusses the view of American businesses and politicians of Donald Trump’s now paused tariffs.

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Fuel prices are failing to fall at the pumps 8:57

6d ago8:57

8:57

Fuel prices are failing to fall at the pumps despite crude oil hitting a four year low following Donald Trump’s tariffs. We get more details on this with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.

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How to be sustainable this Easter! 6:32

6d ago6:32

6:32

Jo Linehan brings us tips to have sustainable easter. We hear about sustainable chocolate, the waste that comes with easter. Also just how many eggs will be eaten this year.

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