Tubridy Show Archive - July 2009

Friday 31st July

Coco Avant Chanel: Fashion Designer Peter O'Brien, Fashion Writer Deirdre McQuillan and Fashion Agent Nicky Harris review the movie 'Coco Avant Chanel'.

Travel Etiquette: Seasoned traveller Tim Desmond discusses how to behave on public transport.

IT Feuds: Eamonn Carey chats about the technology feuds over the past 20 years.

Thursday 30th July

Topless Or Not: Doreen Finn and Carol Hunt join Dave for a discussion about whether it's appropriate to go topless on the beach.

Syria: Dave is joined by intrepid traveller Neil Murphy who shares his experiences on travelling to Syria.

Niteclubs: DJ's Jenny Greene and Conor Glennon discuss whether niteclubs are heaven or hell.

Wednesday 29th July

Berlusconi & Italy: Language Teacher Silvia Bertoni and Christine Dwyer Hickey, author of Last Train To Liguria (Atlantic Books) express their views on Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Chore Wars: Following up on yesterdays discussion about chore wars, Dave spoke to Karen Meikle whose family have signed up to www.chorewars.com

Career Breaks: Organisational Psychologist Kenneth McKenzie discusses the pros and cons of a career break.

Tuesday 28th July

Chore Wars: Journalists Chris Lowry and Katy Harrington and writer and chore war veteran Mary Coll discuss the battle of the sexes over household tasks.

United Breaks Guitars: Dave Carroll of the Sons of Maxwell Canadian Band speaks to Dave about the song he wrote about United Airlines after his guitar was damaged by baggage handlers.

The Rutland: Tonight on RTE 1 television a two part documentary 'The Rutland' shows the reality of life in rehab. This morning Dave was joined by ex cocaine addict Jessica who is featured on the show and Austin Prior, head of treatment services in the Rutland.

Monday 27th July - Click to listen

Look Of The Irish Photo Competition: Photographers Tom Lawlor and Brenda Fitzsimons and actor Mary McEvoy launced the Look of the Irish Photo Competition. For information visit www.rte.ie/lookoftheirish.

Bugs Bunny on Broadway: Dave speaks to conductor George Daugherty who is bringing his sell out show with the RTE Concert Orchestra to the National Concert Hall. For tickets visit www.nch.ie

The Randy Leprechaun: Steve McPhilmey from Paddywagon Tours explains his losing battle with Kerry County Council to keep the Randy Leprechaun Hostel fluorescent green.

Friday 24th July

Actors Turned Director: Actor Mark Schrier and Grainne Humphreys of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival discuss the actors that go behind the camera and delve into the world of directing.

U2: Dave digs into his archives again for an interview with the U2 boys from 1987.

Festivals: Peter Keogh of Knockanstockan Festival and Pearse Doherty of the Moondance Music & Arts Festival chat about the cheaper festival alternatives.

Thursday 23rd July

Vietnam Vets: This morning Dave speaks to James Durney, the author of The Irish In Vietnam and Irish Vietnam Veteran Gerald Duignan.

Children's Names: RTE Producer Sarah Binchy joins Dave with information on this weekends RTE Radio One documentary '100 Years of Names' which takes a look at how our naming practices have changed over the past century. The documentary will be broadcast this Saturday after the 1 o'clock news.

Art of Storytelling: Professional Storyteller Jack Lynch and Rab Swannock Fulton discuss whether the Art of Storytelling is dying out.

Wednesday 22nd July

On The Seafront: Noreen O'Shea of O'Shea's Hotel in Tramore and Eileen Cunningham of Kilkee Thalassotherapy Centre describe the highs and lows of running a seaside business.

Leonard Cohen: Dave dips into his amazing archive for an interview with Leonard Cohen who is playing in the O2 in Dublin this week.

Tropical Diseases: Dom Colbert, co-founder of the Irish Society of Travel Medicine joins Dave with information on Tropical Diseases.

Tuesday 21st July

Burlesque: Writer and Broadcaster Joe O'Donnell and Sara Colohan of the Tassel Club join Dave to expain Burlesque and why it's come to prominence again.

Carlo Gebler: Carlo Gebler, the son of writers Edna O'Brien and Ernest Ryan joins Dave to discuss his relationship with his father. This relationship is the subject of an RTE televison series 'Flesh and Blood' which will be broadcast tonight on RTE One at 9.30pm.

The Ashes: Cricket fan and one half of the Duckworth Lewis Method, Thomas Walsh gives an update on the Ashes so far.

Monday 20th July

Propaganda Radio: Ronan Kelly, producer with RTE Choice joins Dave to discuss propaganda on radio during World War II.

Chucho Valdes: Live Music this morning was courtesy of Chucho Valdes who is in Ireland at the moment in support of the Una Corda Project. Chucho is performing a special solo concert at the Cork School of Music tonight and will headline a special gala night in Dublin's Vicar Street on Tuesday 21st July.

Diamond Cinema Navan: Dave spoke to Paul Egan the man from the Diamond cinema who gave us his very insightful review of Bruno last week.

Fear of Flying: Dave spoke to Margaret Oakes, author of Overcome Your Fear Of Flying (Sheldon Press) and MEP Joe Higgins about his reluctance to fly.

Friday 17th July

Today Ryan hosted a summer party live from the RTE Studios in Donnybrook and was joined by an audience of lucky Golden Ticket Winner. Click here to visit the gallery.

Live Music was courtesy of the Camembert Quartet who played Summer in the City and Summer Winds.

Magician Keith Barry joined us performed some tricks on the audience and told Ryan about his upcoming gigs in the Olympia on the 30th and 31st July and 1st and 2nd August 2009.

Colin Zwirko, Ben Whitehurst and Gavin Sides, the three Texan backpackers who were turned away by Irish immigration joined Ryan to tell their story.

Our Summer Reads were chosen by Morning Ireland's Aine Lawlor, Actor Eamon Morrissey and Author Niamh Greene, they choose...

Brooklyn - Colm Toibin

Ulysses and Us - Declan Kiberd

Judging Dev - Diarmuid Ferriter

The Polish Officer - Alan Furst

Zoo Station - David Downing

Liberty - Lucy Moore

Downriver - John Hart

The Help - Kathryn Stockett

Heart and Soul - Maeve Binchy

The Scret Scripture - Sebastian Barry

Missing You Already - Pauline McLynn

The Believers - Zoe Heller

Ciaran Murphy, aged 11 from Kilkenny spoke to Ryan about his website www.bestbooks4ever.com

And Trevor Sargent, Minister for Food and Horticulture at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food jooined Ryan with a wonderful box of frsh vegetables from his garden. To find out more visit www.trevorskitchengarden.ie

Thursday 16th July

Gossip: Former Social Diarist Amanda Brunker and Seamus Smith, former film censor & photographer for Dubliner Diaries discuss whether gossip is good for us.

The Big Story: Ryan chats to RTE's Washington Correspondent Charlie Bird about the upcoming RTE Series 'The Big Story' which features Charlie talking about the major stories of his career. It will be aired this Sunday at 7pm on RTE Radio 1.

Resignations: Journalists Niall Stanage and Seonaid Dunne take a look at famous resignations and the excuses given.

Wednesday 15th July

Jon Snow: Jon Snow, presenter of Channel 4's nightly news programme will be hosting a panel discussion on how foreign affairs are handled in the media at the Leviathan Political Cabaret at Electric Picnic and joins Ryan this morning.

Dickie Rock: Showband Legend Dickie Rock is in studio for a chat and a couple of live tracks.

Tuesday 14th July

Harry Potter: Harry Potter star Evanna Luna who plays the role of Luna Lovegood joined Ryan this morning to discuss her role in the latest Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince which is released tomorrow, Wednesday July 15th.

Swimming the Channel: Ryan speaks to student Julieann Galloway who is swimming the English channel for the charity Headway. To keep up to date with her progress check out her blog www.jgalswims.com

Restaurant Etiquette: Avid restaurant goer Sinead Mooney and Robert Doggett from the Trocadero discuss the do's and do not's of eating out.

Monday 13th July

Bean Garda: Ryan chats to Margaret Brown who was one of Ireland's first Garda recruits back in 1959.

Miami Vice: It's 25 years since the iconic tv show Miami Vice graced our screens and this morning TV Critic Patrick Freyne and Editor of VIP Magazine Emer O'Reilly Hyland discuss the effect it had on popular culture.

Wallis Bird: Live Music this morning was courtesy of Wallis Bird who sang her latest single 'To My Bones' from her album 'New Boot's. For tour dates visit www.wallisbird.com

Friday 10th July

Epic Flops: Entertainment Journalist Tara Loughrey Grant and Producer Brian Reddin join Ryan this morning to discuss the flops in the movie industry.

Religious Visions: RTE Reporter Donna O'Sullivan and former Irish Press Journalist TP O'Mahony discuss the connection between tree stumps and moving statues.

Thursday 9th July

Chris De Burgh: Irish Singing Sensation Chris DeBurgh joins Ryan this morning with news of his 3 fully seated performances at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin 31st August, 1st & 2nd September 2009. For more information visit www.cdeb.com

Investment Schemes: Irish Times Finance Correspondent Simon Carswell joins Ryan to discuss investments that have gone wrong.

Illegal Downloads: Barry Kinnane, guitar player from the band Glyder chats with Ryan about the effects of illegal downloading on his band.

Wednesday 8th July

Random Acts of Violence: Victims of Violence Michael Conlon, Sean McDevitt and Cahir MacNichol discuss unprovoked assaults. If you have experienced a random act violence of violence you can contact Michael at michaelconlonphotography@gmail.com

Stolen Treasures: Journalist David Young and Director of The Hunt Museum Virginia Teehan discuss the possible return of The Elgin Marbles to Greece and other treasures.

Honor Heffernan: Live Music this morning was courtesy of Honor Heffernan. If you would like to see her live her next gig is July 25th in Bewleys Grafton St. For more information visit www.honorheffernan.com

Tuesday 7th July

Leaving Cert Holidays: Student Anne O'Brien & Glen Walsh of Budget Travel discuss Leaving Cert Holidays and whether they should be a cause of concern for parents.

California Profile: Ryan chats to blogger Lisa Derrick about the Californian economy.

Monday 6th July

Jo Whiley: BBC Radio One DJ Jo Whiley chats to Ryan about her book My World in Motion (Virgin Books).

RTE Documentary on One: Ryan speaks to RTE's Liam O'Brien about The Documentary on One, RTE Radio 1's long running documentary series which has just launched a new website with over 200 radio documentaries online and this morning scooped 5 awards at the New York Festivals Awards. For information visit www.rte.ie/doconone

Name Changing: Journalist Katy Harrington and Psychologist Patricia Murray discuss whether women should change their names after marriage.

Friday 3rd July

Dowries: Family Law Solicitor Deborah Kearney & historian Sinead McCoole look at the issue of money and marriage.

Julie Feeney: Choice Music Award Winner Julie Feeney sings 'Love Is A Tricky Thing' from her latest album 'pages'. For tour dates visit www.juliefeeney.com

Ads and Music: Broadcaster Eoin Sweeney and advertising copywriter Bernie Martin take a look at some of the classic advertising songs.

Thursday 2nd July

Horslips: Iconic irish Rock band, Horslips have decided to reform and join Ryan in studio this morning. See them live on December 3rd 2009 in The Odyssey Arena, Belfast and The O2 on December 5th. Tikcets go on sale next Thursday.

Holiday Workaholics: Organistaional Psychologist Ken McKenzie and entrepreneur and workaholic Sean Gallagher discuss how to switch off on holidays.

Pirate Bay: Adrian Weckler of the Sunday Business Post explains the implications of Pirate Bay.

Wednesday 1st July

The Moon & Popular Culture: Journalist Sinead Gleeson & space expert Leo Enright talk about the significance of the Lunar Landing and it's influence on popular culture.

Believe It Or Not: Author and playwright Michael Nugent and broadcaster Olan McGowan discuss atheism.