The Hard Shoulder

How much time will you spend in a coffee shop working or studying? Is it more time than you should be spending, or is it a special place to get work done?Henry McKean has been asking the public after a few too many coffees, and joins Kieran to share what he’s heard.

Entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has spent millions to try to reverse his biological age, and has a new documentary on Netflix, mapping out his journey.As he constantly reviews his regime, the question more generally is ... how far has science taken us in our quest to live as long as possible?Roger Highfield of the London Science Museum joins me now.Image: Netflix

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Aoife Lee, Parenting Coach at ParentSupport.ie, joins Kieran to answer your parenting questions!

As Holyhead prepares to open back up again, Irish hauliers are trying to take steps to guarantee a closure of this level never happens again. The Irish Road Hauliers’ Association has now called on the Government to buy a berth in the Port.Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Hauliers’ Association, joins Kieran to discuss.

Are we too quick to place labels on mental health? Former Prime Minister Tony Blair was speaking on the Jimmy’s Job’s of the Future Podcast, and raised concerns about “over-medicalising” the 'ups and downs' of life…Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, joins Kieran to discuss.

Dancing With The Stars is on Irish screens currently, with Kieran’s guest being one of those gracing the dance floor!Kevin Dundon is Chef and owner of Dunbrody Country House Hotel, and joins the show to discuss his experience so far.

As we move into the 6th day of the Los Angeles wildfires, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Tens of thousands of acres have been burnt, and over a hundred thousand people have been evacuated.Joining Kieran to give the latest updates from the ground is Peter Bowes, a Reporter from BBC North America, and to give their personal experience, Reb Kennedy, Irish Music Producer, former regular of the Late Late Show, and close friend of Imelda May.Image: Reuters

The School Meals Scheme continues to be rolled out across the country – this means 3,200 schools and 550,000 children will soon be eligible for the programme.But, is it worth the time and resources?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Trina Golden, Principal of Owenabue Educate Together National School in Carrigaline, Cork, as well as Broadcaster Wendy Grace…

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Saoirse Hanley, Features writer at the Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…