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Feb 14, 2026 • 11min
How to not mess up on a first date
First dates are a delicate operation - part interview, part chemistry experiment, part social tightrope. From oversharing and phone-checking to talking about exes, politics, or money, certain moves can kill the vibe instantly. So for the day that's in it, we’re asking: what are the biggest first-date dealbreakers and have we all been guilty of at least one? Cathal O'Sullivan, 98FM Producer & Ali Ryan, Founder & CEO of Goss.ie join Shane Beatty to discuss.
Feb 14, 2026 • 13min
Ask the Expert: Sarah Keogh
For this week's Ask the Expert, Shane Beatty is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell.
Feb 14, 2026 • 5min
Rugby Preview with OTB’s Shane Hannon
It’s round two of the Six Nations as Ireland hosts Italy in the Aviva today at 2.15pm. While Ireland suffered a heavy defeat in Paris last week, Italy arrive in Dublin buoyed by a victory over Scotland. How will it go? Shane Beatty is joined by Shane Hannon, Senior Producer, Off The Ball Weekend, to discuss.
Feb 14, 2026 • 9min
Wegovy price cuts: What next for our approach to weight-loss in Ireland?
Novo Nordisk has significantly lowered the cash price of Wegovy. What does this mean for users of the drug in Ireland, and will it have wider implications for the weight-loss drug is administered or treated in Ireland more broadly? Joining Shane Beatty to discuss is Dr Brendan O’Shea, Assistant Professor of Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin & Bernadette Keenan, Committee Member of the Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ICPO).
Feb 14, 2026 • 7min
Munich Security Conference 2026: What's the latest
World leaders are meeting at the Munich Security Conference this weekend as U.S-European relations face renewed strain. Concerns have also been raised that gaps in Ireland’s military and security capabilities, with European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne saying that Ireland should be open to foreign police helping Gardai with security during the upcoming EU Presidency. Joining Shane Beatty to discuss is News Correspondent at Journal Media, Niall O'Connor.
Feb 14, 2026 • 13min
45 years on from the Stardust fire
It is forty-five years after the Stardust nightclub fire claimed 48 lives. Joining Shane Beatty to discuss how the narrative shifted after decades of controversy, and how the story is no longer just about a nightclub disaster, but institutional failure and the long-awaited justice for familiesis Sean Murray, co-author of The Last Disco.
Feb 14, 2026 • 25min
What’s Going on with Jack Horgan-Jones & Aisling Moloney
Joining Shane Beatty to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times & Aisling Moloney, Newstalk Reporter.
Feb 8, 2026 • 16min
Superbowl, 6 Nations, Winter Olympics , This Week in Sport
This weekend marks the 60th annual Superbowl which is being held in Santa Clara in California. Emmet Oliver is joined by Michael McQuaid host of the Pro Ireland Football: The NFL Podcast, Freelance Journalist Emmet Ryan and Off The Ball's John Duggan to discuss the Superbowl, ^ Nations, Winter Olympics and more.
Feb 8, 2026 • 16min
How Narcissists and Manipulators Infiltrate our Lives
At first, they seem magnetic, generous, and deeply interested in you, but slowly the dynamic shifts and your boundaries begin to disappear. Clinical psychologist Dr Stephanie Regan joins Emmet Oliver to unpack how narcissists and manipulators use charm, grooming, and subtle psychological tactics to infiltrate relationships, gain control, and keep it, often without their targets realising what’s happening
Feb 8, 2026 • 4min
Will we get a reprise from the rain?
Emmet Oliver is joined by Holly O’Neill from Met Eireann to discuss what the weather forecast is looking like for the next week after a spell of particularly bad weather
