Niall Ó Sioradáin

Niall Ó Sioradáin

RTÉ Radio 1

My Doppelganger and me - author Naomi Klein talks to Brendan

Being mistaken for someone else can sometimes be funny, sometimes annoying.

Books • 05 Oct 23

Doppelganger: Naomi Klein on Brendan O'Connor

Author and activist Naomi Klein talks to Brendan about being mistaken for feminist turned conspiracy theorist Naomi Wolf, her new book Doppelganger and why conspiracy culture is spreading.

Highlights • 02 Oct 23

Why 'marriage languages' are trending online, and what they mean

Mary Johnston, Specialist in Counselling with Accord, talks to Sarah and Cormac about the secret words and phrases couples use that - apparently - bonds them together.

Highlights • 04 Oct 23

"Pet rats are wonderful pets." Should you get an exotic pet?

Claire Byrne hears from Dr Michel Dugon from NUI Galway and vet Dr Bairbre O'Malley about the pros and cons of owning tarantulas, snakes and, uh, rats.

Highlights • 02 Oct 23

Professor Robert Byrne's tips for taking care of heart health

As World Heart Day approaches, Ray is joined by Professor Robert Byrne to discuss the treatment and prevention of heart disease.

Highlights • 29 Sep 23

Body Image: "It's like a tap dripping in the back of my head"

Dr Katriona O'Sullivan, lecturer in psychology in Maynooth University talks candidly with Brendan about her body image issues and the latest solution on offer to people with similar issues - the gastric sleeve.

Highlights • 23 Aug 23

"We see getting older as a negative – particularly for women."

Granny, Gaga, Gogo - what should grandparents be called?

Broadcaster, writer and – yes – grandmother Barbara Scully tells Sarah how she worried what her first grandchild would call her and why she didn't want to be called 'Granny'.

Highlights • 16 Aug 23

"Once you get used to it, it's actually great fun." Solo Dining on Today with Philip Boucher Hayes

Here's why you should give solo dining a try

Margaret Leahy of Irish Artisan Food Tours and FM104's Crossy join Philip to discuss the delights and perils of dining on your own.

Highlights • 09 Aug 23

The diversity of Irish accents on Today with Philip Boucher Hayes

Why is Ireland home to so many different accents?

Is Ireland more accent-diverse than other countries and if so, why? Philip Boucher Hayes is joined by Dr Mairéad Moriarty, Professor of Applied Linguistics at UL, journalist Pat Fitzpatrick and writer and actor Nuala McKeever to discuss.

Highlights • 04 Aug 23

Have you heard of 'the three daughter problem'?

Lecturer in Psychology and Education Dr Mary O'Kane takes Cormac through a new study that suggests that having three daughters has an adverse effect on parents' wellbeing.

Highlights • 04 Aug 23