Best Mark Moriarty Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Moriarty on Christmas dinner, his new show & future plans 15:15

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For many people, Christmas dinner is the most stressful meal they cook all year, and few understand that pressure better than Mark Moriarty. The chef and broadcaster is back on RTÉ this Monday with a Christmas Special focused on keeping festive cooking simple, calm, and achievable. Mark joins Sean Defoe to talk about it all.…

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Dealing with family & grief at Christmas 10:07

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Christmas can be a time of connection, but it can also bring tension and emotional strain within families. Joining Sean Defoe is Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist & author, who has some practical guidance on navigating challenging family dynamics and protecting your wellbeing over the festive period.

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In conversation with Evanne Ni Chuilinn 19:02

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Joining Sean Defoe 'In conversation' is former RTÉ sports broadcaster and current Fine Gael Senator, Evanne Ni Chuilinn.

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What's Going On with Tabitha Monahan & Saoirse McHugh 15:21

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Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent & Indo Daily Presenter & Saoirse McHugh, environmentalist and campaigner from Achill Island.

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Christmas Chocolate Taste Test: Quality Street, Roses, or Celebrations? 11:16

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Christmas chocolate divides families like nothing else. Some are pure nostalgia, some promise luxury, and some disappear far too quickly. To put them to the test, Sean Defoe is joined by writer and broadcaster Barbara Scully and journalist and digital and social media executive with Newstalk, Ciara Treacy, to taste test Celebrations, Roses, Quality…

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Flu surge forces Christmas hospital visiting restrictions 5:25

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Sean Defoe is joined by GP Dr Ilona Duffy to discuss the significant surge in flu cases being seen across the country, the resulting pressure on hospitals, and the decision by many facilities to impose stricter visiting restrictions over the Christmas period, as well as the practical steps people can take to reduce the risk of infection and protect…

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John Fardy's Favourite Christmas Movies 11:32

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With endless choice on streaming platforms, what keeps certain Christmas movies enduring, and what does that say about how we consume entertainment today? Screentime's John Fardy joins Sean Defoe to discuss.

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In conversation with Neil Delamere 22:22

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Anton is joined by comedian Neil Delamere to talk about his new tour.

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Henry McKean reports on the premier of Hamnet 6:47

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Last night saw the biggest premiere of the year take place in the Light House Cinema in Smithfield. There was an Oscar buzz and strong winds as Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal walked the red carpet to promote their new film, Hamnet. To discuss further, Anton is joined by Newstalk’s Henry McKean.

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USA traveler social media checks: How impactful will it be? 7:20

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Amid new proposals that would require foreign visitors to hand over five years of their social media history before entering the United States, questions are mounting about privacy, security, and the practical impact on millions of travellers, including those from Ireland. To help unpack what these changes could mean and how they fit into the wider…

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What’s driving the flu surge & how can people protect themselves? 7:38

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Children’s hospitals are in crisis mode, with record numbers of flu admissions and intensive care beds filling fast, all before the flu season has even reached its peak. Anton is joined by Dr Brendan O’Shea, Kildare GP, Medical Director at K Doc, and Assistant Professor of Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin, to assess what’s driving this surge …

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Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel December 14th 46:15

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Bryan Dobson, former RTÉ broadcaster; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail TD for the Wicklow–Wexford constituency & Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence; and Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West. Jack Hahn, Today reporter in Sydney, also joins Anto…

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10 people dead in Bondi shoting, including one shooter 5:30

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At least 10 people have been pronounced dead after gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah event being held at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Jack Hahn, Today reporter in Sydney, joins Anton to get the latest.

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In conversation with Susie Dent 14:49

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A familiar face on Channel 4’s longest-runninggame show, Countdown, and its comedic spin-off ‘8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’; Susie Dent has made a name for herself as a word expert. She joins Anton to chat about her career and her new book ‘Words for Life: To Boost Every Day of the Year'.

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Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin 10:40

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Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.

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Ireland's Defensive Vulnerabilities: What can or needs to be done? 17:02

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In recent months, Ireland’s defense posture has come under renewed scrutiny, from concerns about our capacity to monitor our own airspace to wider questions about how prepared we are for emerging geopolitical threats. Anton takes a closer look at what Ireland’s vulnerabilities actually are, why they matter, and what kind of response is realisticall…

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Wildlife in Winter with Éanna Ní Lamhna 8:43

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Shortening days mean we’re all slowing down, but perhaps we need to take a page from the animal kingdom and prioritise rest and building up resources this winter season. Wildlife expert, Éanna Ní Lamhna, explains what’s happening in the animal kingdom as we retreat into the safety of our homes.

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What’s Going on with Mark Hennessy & Noelle O’Connell 26:24

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times & Noelle O’Connell, Outgoing CEO of European Movement Ireland.

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HSE issues warning over high-strength MDMA 7:28

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Ireland is the latest country impacted by the rise in high-potency MDMA in the European market, with the HSE issuing a statement confirming that small pills can inflict significant damage when taken. Prof Eamon Keenan, HSE national clinical lead for addiction services, outlines the risks and symptoms of usage with Anton.…

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In GAD We Trust – Episode 36: Building the Perfect Pastiche, via The Return of Moriarty (2025) by Jack Anderson [w’ Jack Anderson] 1:05:21

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A bit of pre-Christmas podcasting for you, as I sit down with Jack Anderson, author of The Return of Moriarty (2025) which, honestly now, is probably the very best Sherlock Holmes universe pastiche I’ve ever read. Picking up — spoilers for ‘The Final Problem’ (1893) in case you’re 132 years behind on your TBR — … Continue reading In GAD We Trust – …

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RON CHEPESIUK 'S INCREDIBLE CAREER 55:44

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https://www.ronchepesiuk.com/Award-winning Screenwriter, Producer & True Crime Author Ron Chepesiuk has authored 45+ books, optioned screenplays and produced documentaries exploring the criminal underworld through decades of investigative journalism.

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The Chinese Ambassador to Ireland 11:55

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Anton was joined by Zhao Xiyuan the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland. The two discussed the current state of Ireland–China relations, areas of cooperation, and the current geopolitical landscape .

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Should minors have access to social media 6:55

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An under-16s social media ban will take effect in Australia on December 10th. The imitative, which has garnered support and generated criticism, was brought forth in the name of online safety for minors. Children aged ten to fifteen are left scrambling to save whatever data they have from apps like Instagram and Facebook before these apps become un…

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Gender Pay Gap: How Do we Move Forward? 10:58

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How aware are you of a Gender Pay Gap where you work? With the inclusion of companies who employ 50 or more people, we are seeing more reporting. But the extent and impact of reporting is called into question. Even at the highest levels of governance, change may need to happen. Today, only two departments, the Department of Equality and the Departm…

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In Conversation with Andrea Mara 12:17

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For this weeks edition of In Conversation, was joined by Best-selling Dublin author of ‘All Her Fault’ Andrea Mara. She joined Anton to discuss her career and the surreal experience of seeing your writing brough to life and breaking into Hollywood.

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What's Going on Panel ? 30:46

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Joining Anton to review the stories in the papers today was Joan Mulvihill, Digitization expert, Frances Fitzgerald, Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste, and member of the G7 Advisory Council And Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fail TD and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs

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National inquiry to take place following Zelensky drone incident 11:48

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national inquiry will be undertaken by the Irish Military Intelligence Service and Garda Headquarters This comes following the incident which saw 5 military style drones seek to disrupt Ukrainian president Volodymir Zelensky state visit to Ireland last Monday The incident is raising alarm bells in Europe as Ireland prepares to host the EU presidenc…

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Are there fewer serial killers these days? 8:48

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Netflix has released a documentary profiling what it is like to be the child of an infamous serial killer, the daughter of the BTK killer. We often hear about these cases from the 70s and 80s, but rarely today, is there a big serial killer captured. Has technology caught up with them? Are serial killers a dying population? And why are we so fascina…

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In conversation with Richard Corrigan 15:59

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Chef Richard Corrigan joins Anton to talk about his preparations for Virginia Park Lodge opening its doors on Christmas Day for an intimate experience, the ethos that drives his cooking, and more.

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Ask the Expert: Finance 9:56

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For this week's Ask The Expert, Anton is joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.

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Netflix set to buy Warner Bros film & streaming businesses for $72b 8:09

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Netflix has moved to buy Warner Bros’ film and streaming businesses in a takeover valued at around $72 billion. If it goes ahead, it would place some of Hollywood’s most valuable franchises - from DC superheroes to Warner’s vast film library - under the Netflix umbrella. What would that mean for the industry, for audiences, and for the future of th…

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Charlie McGettigan on the Eurovision Boycott 7:09

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Singer and former Eurovision winner, Charlie McGettigan, joins Anton to discuss the significance of the Eurovision boycott.

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What's Going On with Kevin Doyle & Joan Burton 22:59

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Former Tánaiste and Labour Minister, Joan Burton & Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News with Mediahuis.

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The Late Late Toy Show in Review 10:19

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Like every year, it had tears of joy and tears of sadness. Stars were made, and Patrick Kielty had so, so, many costume changes. Joining Anton to chat through how it all went is Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent & Freelance Journalist, Niamh O’Reilly.

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SHOTS IN THE DARK --DAN IZIMMERMAN IS OUR GUEST 49:01

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On a frigid winter night in early 1963, Rocco Anthony Balliro and a pair of associates stormed a darkened apartment on the outskirts of Boston and were immediately embroiled in a deadly shootout with several unseen assailants. Unbeknownst to Rocco at the time, the men who returned his fire were several Boston police officers, waiting in ambush for …

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In conversation with Jarlath Regan 9:20

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Anton is joined by the one and only, Jarlath Regan, to talk about his new book 'The Gobshite Guidebook: A Survival Manual', touring, and more.

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Andy Webb author of 'Dianarama: The Betrayal of Princess Diana' 18:29

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Last week marked 30 years since Princess Diana sat down with Martin Bashir for a 54-minute Panorama interview that shocked the world due to the revelations that she had struggled with bulimia, how lonely and isolating royal life could be, and not to mention that famous line "there were three of us in this marriage". This coincides with the release …

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What do the figures tell us about the issue of violence against women in Ireland? 16:53

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Tuesday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, yet this week alone, headlines have carried news of multiple attacks on women. Domestic and gender-based violence remains a pressing issue in Ireland, with the Tánaiste stating this week that “we have an epidemic of violence against women” but what do the figures sh…

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Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel November 30th 30:33

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Feargal O’Rourke, Businessman, IDA Chair, and member of the government Taskforce on Infrastructure; Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU; and Labour TD, Marie Sherlock.

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Is the proposal to rename Herzog Park a reflection of antisemitism in Ireland? 12:03

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Writing in the Sunday Independent this morning, Irish journalist based in Tel Aviv, Paul Kearns, outlined that discussions of antisemitism in Ireland too often encounter two recurring responses - the first is minimisation, the second is a more subtle form of deflection. He joins Anton to discuss.

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Ask the Expert: Brian Burke, Garden Expert 9:55

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Brian Burke, RTE Supergarden judge and Woodies DIY and garden expert joins Emmet Oliver for this week's Ask the Expert slot!

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Calls for a 'culture card' to boost the hospitality and music industries 11:26

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Many political ideas are percolating ahead of the festive season on ways to boost hospitality and the cultural sector. One such idea is from Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere, who is calling for a 'culture card' for those who have turned 18. He proposes that the card be loaded with €100, which can be spent in bars, pubs, clubs and the like, and he joins g…

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Will we become climate refugees? 4:30

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Refugees entering Ireland is a widely spoken about topic, but could the climate crisis push us to become refugees ourselves? John Gibbons, journalist and author of 'The Lie of the Land - A Game Plan for Ireland in the Climate Crisis' joins Emmet Oliver to discuss...

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What's Going On with Brenda Power and Roderic O'Gorman 26:03

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Brenda Power, Columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail and Green Party Leader Roderic O'Gorman join Emmet Oliver to discuss the main stories from Saturday's papers.

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Are we headed for another recession? 11:09

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The Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that the Irish government is 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow.' Should their warning be heeded, and could we head for another recession? Dr. Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin joins Emmet Oliver to tease this question out...

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Christmas shopping trends this year 7:38

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CEO Advisor and Business Strategy Expert Miriam Simon joins Emmet Oliver to discuss this year's shopping trends for the festive season!

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In Conversation with Amy Huberman 12:10

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It's time for a little stardust this week as we are in conversation with Amy Huberman!

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BROTHERHOOD -- GREATEST LIE EVER TOLD "PEE WEE"" FROM hELLS ANGELS 50:25

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Follow the hyperlink to order his book! HELLS ANGEL "PEE WEE" FINALLY HAD TO POINT HIS MOTORCYCLE OUT OF THE CLUB -- HE LOVED THE BROTHERHOOD CONCEPT BUT REAL LIFE DIDN'T MATCH THE EXPECTATIONS. DEEPLY PERSPONAL AND VASTLY ENTERTAINING, PEE WEE GIVES US A FAST AND FURIOUS HOUR OF GREAT TRUE STORIES WITH PLENTY OF "F BOMBS" CONSIDER THIS BETWEEN PG-…

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Should restaurants modify their menus to cater to those on weight-loss drugs? 12:12

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Wade Murphy of the 1826 Adare Michelin guide restaurant in Adare joined Anton to discuss the trend of restaurateurs modifying their menus to cater to those on weight-loss medications.

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Concerning shortfalls in BreastCheck screenings 17:19

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Breast cancer remains the single most common cancer among women in Ireland, with early detection crucial in increasing the chances of successful treatment and survival. However, the national screening programme for breast cancer is projected to miss its screening targets for a third consecutive year, with a projection of 170,000 women screened this…