Brendan O'Connor

Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

LEO VARADKAR - “At one point I had to stand on Ray’s head to climb up”
May 3, 2025 – 0:23:38
“The Chinese public wonder has America gone mad”
May 3, 2025 – 0:10:27
Gluten facts vs fads
May 3, 2025 – 0:12:46
JOHN BOYNE - “Kate Bush’s music helped me through some dark times”
May 3, 2025 – 0:26:38
Tipping and haggling holiday etiquette
May 3, 2025 – 0:07:26
“Kebabs are much more than after-pub food”
May 3, 2025 – 0:08:07
The Newspaper Panel
Apr 27, 2025 – 0:54:42
“I fought the instinct to tell an easier version of the truth”
Apr 27, 2025 – 0:25:41
The mystery of Sex and the City’s enduring appeal
Apr 27, 2025 – 0:12:05
The Watch List
Apr 27, 2025 – 0:11:28
“I knew the one thing I should be was a writer” - Donal Ryan
Apr 26, 2025 – 0:22:22
"Nobody likes asking a friend for money owed”
Apr 26, 2025 – 0:13:32
Embrace the flavour and crunch of Spring salads!
Apr 26, 2025 – 0:07:05
Funeral mass of Pope Francis
Apr 26, 2025 – 03:30:01
The Newspaper Panel
Apr 20, 2025 – 0:53:01
"For a year, I couldn't leave Skibbereen"
Apr 20, 2025 – 0:30:39
"Don't always trust your gut"!
Apr 20, 2025 – 0:09:59
The Watch List
Apr 20, 2025 – 0:10:51
Claire Keegan - “Why do I like pigs? How long have you got?!”
Apr 19, 2025 – 0:35:06
How to get the most from your GP appointment
Apr 19, 2025 – 0:09:29
Rita Ann Higgins – A poem for Easter
Apr 19, 2025 – 0:02:10
MARK LITTLE - “Trump is running the Oval Office like a reality TV show”
Apr 19, 2025 – 0:26:09
“Hoover your mattress and tackle your stinky wheelie bin this Easter”
Apr 19, 2025 – 0:07:42
“They’re like smoothies on steroids!”
Apr 19, 2025 – 0:08:10
The Newspaper Panel
Apr 13, 2025 – 0:53:34
“Elon Musk insulted my country – it's unforgiveable” - Chris Hadfield
Apr 13, 2025 – 0:35:31
The Watch List
Apr 13, 2025 – 0:10:55
“Now I feel no-one else is controlling me anymore” - Ciara Mangan
Apr 12, 2025 – 0:31:50
Summer Holidays Made Simple
Apr 12, 2025 – 0:14:50
“Neurotics get a hard time - it’s not fair!” - Katriona O’Sullivan
Apr 12, 2025 – 0:29:17
“There is a certain kind of Irish lad who is made to be a best man” - Peter McGann
Apr 12, 2025 – 0:08:10
The Magic of Moroccan Food
Apr 12, 2025 – 0:07:01
The Newspaper Panel
Apr 6, 2025 – 0:55:11
BRYAN ADAMS - “Bono and I call our tennis matches ‘The Irish-Canadian Cup’!”
Apr 6, 2025 – 0:13:43
Blocky and beloved – Minecraft!
Apr 6, 2025 – 0:11:40
The Watch List
Apr 6, 2025 – 0:16:43
JOHN LYDON - “I liken Trump’s wrecking ball to what the Sex Pistols did”
Apr 5, 2025 – 0:33:51
“Divorce can feel like a crucifixion but there is hope”
Apr 5, 2025 – 0:13:18
“My father was intelligent but not shrewd, he bankrupted us twice”
Apr 5, 2025 – 0:27:56
Navigating car rental for stress-free breaks
Apr 5, 2025 – 0:11:47
Next-level hot chocolate
Apr 5, 2025 – 0:10:34
The Newspaper Panel
Mar 30, 2025 – 0:53:04
“Our house in L.A. was a fabulous party house” - Fionnula Flanagan
Mar 30, 2025 – 0:31:52
Banana Peel Facials and Floating on Air – Ashton Hall’s morning routine
Mar 30, 2025 – 0:05:44
The Watch List
Mar 30, 2025 – 0:10:03
“I spent every day for 12 years on the brink of tears” - Elizabeth Day
Mar 29, 2025 – 0:29:41
“I felt guilt when my son was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy” - Lily Collison
Mar 29, 2025 – 0:16:05
“A lot of adult men are scared to stand up to their mothers” Psychotherapist Richard Hogan
Mar 29, 2025 – 0:25:31
“Get rid of your concert videos!” - Tips for Tech Spring Cleaning
Mar 29, 2025 – 0:08:48
A sandwich obsessive offers his tricks for a life changing rasher sambo
Mar 29, 2025 – 0:09:58

Recent Reviews

Mac an tSionnaigh

April 19th. The Race-to-the-Bottom continues.🙄

Time to re-vamp the time slot with a new show and a new presenter and production team. I didn’t think it could get any worse but…
alehgnas

Listening from Chicago

Love the show. Listen every week to stay in touch with home
2494837272

Liberal media at its very worst!

Very biased liberal views unashamedly rammed down listeners throats with no sign of any balance or guests with views that differ to the hosts views. The show is obsessed with Covid 19 and pedals FEAR and panic at every opportunity. Terrible content, insufferable host and bland guests! 👎
Michael, NYC

Podcast problem

Love this show - my staple for staying connected to home. But there is a problem with the podcast - I have unsubscribe, delete and then resubscribe everytime I want do get the latest shows...please fix, thanks.
Eamo1236

Podcasting episodes

Love this show Saturday or Sunday but you are not podcasting topics !!! .. for immigrants that cannot listen to live show this is a lifeline (listening to pods) .. Cmon Mr. O”Connor remember the immigrants
Seattle2020

Podcasts missing

Any ideas on when you will update the podcast list? Last one available is April 5th, which is a lifetime ago in terms of what is happening in Ireland with the virus. Those of us thousands of miles away really appreciate this link with home to keep in touch. Thank you for doing this in no doubt difficult circumstances. I am enjoying Brendan O Connor’s new show but still miss Marian
BSEMadcow

Where are the podcasts?

I know it’s probably difficult, with everyone working from home, but could you please remember us overseas Irish? We need your programs and others, to stay in touch and stay sane! Please start podcasting again.
annereins

Loved the Father Ted retrospective

Class.