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Mar 27, 2026 • 10min

Gen Z woman ditches smartphone for an analogue life

Tom’s guest is a member of Gen Z, meaning she is a digital native, growing up in a world of MP3 music, streaming platforms like Netflix and smartphones. But recently, she decided to jump on the so-called ‘Analogue Challenge’, ditching all modern appliances for the glories of old-fashioned devices.Aoife Rooney is the Assistant Editor of Weekend Magazine at the Irish Independent, and joins to discuss her experience.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 8min

Man reviews every parking space in supermarket

A dad in the UK has gone viral after spending over a year parking in every single space at his local Sainsbury’s, carefully tracking and rating each one.What started as a way to beat boredom has captured people’s attention online, raising questions about why we’re so fascinated by the mundane…Bored man Gareth Wild joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss!
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Mar 27, 2026 • 10min

The job of an OnlyFans ‘chatter’

Many OnlyFans models, who might have hundreds of thousands of followers, outsource their private messaging obligations to teams of so-called ‘chatters’, but who are these people, and what exactly do they have to do to earn their keep? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Freelance Journalist Lara Bowman, who has been investigating all this for the Times in the UK...
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Mar 27, 2026 • 11min

Is the toupee making a comeback?

While most of the attention in the bald community is given to the hair transplant industry, the toupee, or ‘hair system’, is experiencing something of a moment currently.Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is a man who works in this area, Jamie Kidd, owner of JK Hair Replacement in Phibsboro…
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Mar 26, 2026 • 8min

Would you get a dog wedding chaperone?

Dogs are increasingly becoming a beloved part of weddings. Kathryn Scroope, registered Veterinary Nurse and Founder of Salty Dogs Kerry is providing a very popular dog chaperoning service for people's nuptials… What could go wrong!?Kathryn joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 6min

Are we avoiding conversations about bodies?

Red carpet season doesn’t just bring glamour; it shapes the body standards we absorb. This year, a trend towards extreme thinness has sparked concern, yet we’re also told never to comment on others’ bodies.So, has that well-meaning rule gone too far, and are we now avoiding conversations we actually need to have?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Catherine Prasifka, Novelist and Columnist.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 9min

Should Ireland’s large towns be given city status?

The Housing Minister yesterday stated that no large town in Ireland is likely to achieve city status in the near future. This has come as a great disappointment to the members of the Drogheda City Status Group, which has been campaigning on this issue for many years.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is their PRO, Anthony Murphy.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 8min

Patients are using AI to diagnose themselves - the medical opinion

We have probably all used ‘Doctor Google’ before a visit to a GP or consultant, but patients are now frequently turning to AI to ask about symptoms and even self diagnose!Dr Omar Tujjar is Founder of international society of medical AI and Consultant in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 9min

Leaving Cert oral exams - how do you handle the stress?

As the Leaving Cert oral exams begin this weekend, we’re going to look now at some tips and tricks not just to help your kids manage the stress involved, but also to succeed.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Dan Sheedy, Principal of the Tuition Centre and a secondary school teacher for 25 years…
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Mar 26, 2026 • 12min

What’s your favourite nostalgic football moment? - Henry McKean Asks

It's the final countdown to the must-win World Cup play-off match between Czechia and the Republic of Ireland in Prague.What is your favourite nostalgic moment supporting the boys in green? Was it Italia 90, USA 94 or more recently Troy Parrott getting a hat-trick against Hungary last November? Henry McKean is in Prague, and has been chatting to fans…

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