Q102's The Morning Show

A Hairstyle So Bad It Made The News

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:56:12 GMT

We've all had some dodge hair choices over the years, but very few of us have ended up in the papers with a perm.

Plus, a brilliant festival for Dubliners who are neurodivergent!

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Who Would YOU Pick To Win The Lord Mayor's Awards?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:13:11 GMT

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Sheila O'Flanagan Is BACK With A Brand New Novel!

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:31:53 GMT

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Endocrinologist Prof. Mary Ryan Discusses Hormones

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:20:02 GMT

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Beauty Brands Investigated Over Marketing Skincare To Children

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:30:04 GMT

Karen Hand explained to Kathryn why Italian authorities are investigating Sephora and Benefit over their marketing practices.

Plus, what's your favourite song to scrub the house to!

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Who Would You Pay Anything To See?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:43:25 GMT

Celine Dion is BACK and we're already looking at the credit union loan!

Plus, Aideen McQueen on making humour smart

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Shake N' Vac And Ballyhaunis-Your Favourite Ads

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:52:51 GMT

Kathryn did NOT know this Oscar nominated Irish actor once starred in an ad for sausages!

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What Traffic Habits Drive You Crazy?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:08:16 GMT

Not indicating, driving up your rear, parking in parents spots-we heard all about the things that drive you mental in the car!

Plus, for the day that's in it, there was only one thing to chat about.

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Where Is The Best Burger In Dublin?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:16:06 GMT

Are you a Bunsen fan? Is Dash more your style? As 'In and Out' descended in Dublin, we sought out the best burger in the city-and there's one in there that's a bit of a surprise.

Dubliner Barra Fitzgibbon was once facing being a 'statistic' as he was admitted to ICU with Covid back in March 2020. He was the first person in the UK to leave ICU alive in that terrifying time. He's turned it into a new stage show called Patient Soldier and joined Kathryn to explain why he wanted to share his experience.

Barra's live dates

Civic Theatre – Tallaght: 27th of April- 1st of May

Draiocht Theatre- Blanchardstown: 7th of May

Watergate Theatre-Kilkenny: 14th of May

St John's Theatre Listowel, Co Kerry: 16th of May

Cork Arts Theatre: 20th-23rd of May

Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray: 26th of May

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Money Saving Travel Hacks

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:38:38 GMT

It's a very uncertain time at the moment, and travel is not coming cheap, thankfully we have help at hand Pól Ó Conghaile from the Irish Independent joined Kathryn to run through some money saving travel hacks.

Foster parents Gordon and Grace shared their story and we asked the question...what's the landline number you can remember?

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Is Ryanair Ireland's Greatest Success Story?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:30:43 GMT

They opened up Ireland and changed aviation in Europe, so is Ryanair the biggest success in Irish history? Kathryn spoke to two people involved in a brand new documentary celebrating 40 years of the iconic airline.

Plus, the ultimate 40th birthday present.

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Life On Dublin's Most Iconic Street

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:50:00 GMT

It wouldn't be Dublin without Moore St, and we caught up with two of the women keeping the institution alive.

Plus, what's your 'aaaaah' moment?

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Little Fitness: Bringing Fitness To Homeless Services

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:57:21 GMT

Sinead Ryan joined Kathryn to chat about her amazing initiative 'Little Fitness' which helps children who are in homeless or other services integrate into their communities, and learn valuable skills.

Author Liz Nugent spilled the beans on her latest book, plus all your faves!

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Lá Fhéile Pádraig: Live From The Gresham

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:39:15 GMT

The ultimate pre-Parade party!

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What's The Most Bonkers Thing In Your House?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:26:09 GMT

A full sized Darth Vader? An eleven foot skeleton? We heard it all!

Plus, a little pre-St Patricks Day preview from home and abroad!

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Kathryn Is NOT A Fan Of This Iconic Singer

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:46:27 GMT

He's an Indie icon, a legend in the industry but Kathryn Thomas has no time for Morrissey. And maybe she has a point?

Jules Fallon filled us in on what it takes to make it as an influencer plus listener Joanne shares a fab story about her future Oscar winning daughter.

And all your usual faves!

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Meme's Or Mem-e's-Your Word Confusion

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:49:48 GMT

Producer Eimear made a classic, if not dreadfully embarrassing error in a work meeting, and we could not let her live it down. Thankfully, she's not the only one.

Cathy Kelly popped in for a natter, and all the usual fun and games!

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Your Favourite 'Mammy-Isms'

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:40:11 GMT

Anything to be said for a wooden spoon? We heard your favourite Mammy-isms, plus all about an incredible Dublin programme to encourage young kids to follow their dreams, plus if you're looking to get on the housing market, we have just the woman for you

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Fertility Counsellor Clare Healy On When To Seek Help

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:18:42 GMT

It's never an easy process and when it's so physical, it can be easy to forget about the head.

This morning, Kathryn was joined by Nikki Dwyer-Co-Founder Of The Future Fertility Show And Clare Healy-Fertility Counsellor to chat about the upcoming event and how to get help.

Plus, what's your favourite smell?

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What Are The Most Iconic Duos?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:26:00 GMT

With the news that Jedward will be just John on Celebrity Ex on the Beach, we had a look at your most iconic duos from Zig and Zag to custard and banana.

Enya Martin popped in to chat about her brand new show, and can anyone break the three way First Letter, Last Letter tie?

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To Scatman Or Not To Scatman?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:26:16 GMT

When listener Niall sent us in a random voicenote singing Scatman, we were ~inspired~ for our singalong.

Well, one of us was.

Plus the Irish Mammy who went from the classroom to social media stardom!

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What Are The Sounds That Take You Back?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:46:10 GMT

The Nokia ringtone, the clacking of a typewriter, a theme song, there are so many sounds that take us back to the good old days!

Plus, speaking of hearing, how to mind yours...and a big singalong in Brekkie's Got Talent!

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Meet The People Cleaning Up Ireland

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:13:36 GMT

Rats, seagulls and 'return entrepreneurs', we met Ian Winston from Good Riddance Pest Control and Sean Michael Larkin from Dublin City Council who told us all about 'Cleaning Up Ireland'.

Plus, how do you take your tea?

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Kingfishr Hear Our Brekkie's Got Talent Stars

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:28:19 GMT

When you have the song that is *most sung* on Brekkie's Got Talent, we have to let you hear it. Aside from that huge accolade, Kingfishr are the biggest band in Ireland right now and they popped in for the chats

Plus, the amazing hidden histories on your doorstep and are you a nudie or a prudie?

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Surviving Domestic Abuse-Gwen's Story

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:46:07 GMT

Warning: this podcast contains discussions around domestic and emotional abuse so do take care while listening.

Gwen Phelan spoke to Kathryn about her experiences of domestic abuse, rebuilding your life and her decision to write a book

Plus movies that make you cry, and Nancie sold her family out completely in Brekkie's Got Talent.

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The One Thing You Need To Be Doing To Your Hair...But Aren't

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:51:34 GMT

You have a skin care routine, what about scalp care? Emma King filled us in!

Plus, can Noel bring some glory back to the lads in First Letter, Last Letter?

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What Is The Best Gig You've Ever Been To?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:01:24 GMT

As the Foo Fighters played Dublin, it got us thinking about the best gigs we've ever been to, everything from Dolly P to Slim Shady,

Plus, teaching TY students how to laugh

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The Unlucky Number That's Not Unlucky At All

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:49:07 GMT

Justice for number 13! Numerologist Grainne Tyndall from Numbers4Success joined Kathryn to explain why we needn't fear Friday 13th, Katelyn Cummins caught up about her year as a Rose and as a dancing superstar and who will win First Letter, Last Letter?

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What Was The First Tape You Ever Owned?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:38:25 GMT

Inspired by our Eimear's own first cassette tape, we celebrated the first tapes/CD's/vinyls that we owned.

Plus, how can an 18 month old help in First Letter, Last Letter?

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Loving The Winter Olympics? How About A Curling Hen!

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:17:16 GMT

Who hasn't become the household expert on curling, skiing, luge or ice skating over the past couple of weeks? We're all obsessed and it turns out curling isn't just for the Winter Olympics, it's also for hen parties as listener Jessica filled us in on.

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee joined us to chat about her brand new Netflix show 'How to get to Heaven from Belfast' and Charlotte told us all about her very cool nails in Brekkie's Got Talent

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Romance Can Be Very Simple

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:57:19 GMT

Ahead of Valentines Day we wanted to get away from the big bunches of flowers and the boxes of chocolate and chat simple romance, and in some cases, chore-mances!

Ruadhán had some cracking jokes in Brekkie's Got Talent, we had a great score in First Letter, Last Letter and heard all about live as an self-confessed army brat!

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Should I Be Worried? Every Parents Most Asked Questions Answered

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:22:53 GMT

It's something that every parent has asked, and now, there's a book that tells you the answer. Dr Niamh Lynch joined Kathryn to chat about her brand new book, parental anxieties and practical tips in an emergency

Freewheelin' Fergal himself spoke about his incredible arrival into Sydney nearly 2 years after setting off on his journey from Ireland, and raising hundreds of thousands of euro too.

Plus Brekkie's Got Talent and some very inventive answers in First Letter, Last Letter

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Fish And Chips With Boyzlife

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:20:00 GMT

When your gig is on Good Friday, one thing springs to mind and that is fish and chips. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy aka Boyzlife joined Kathryn to chat about their homecoming gig, life in a boyband and Keith explained why the Boyzone final farewell isn't happening in Dublin.

Fia sang an Irish smash hit in Brekkie's Got Talent and could Mary's score of 13 be beaten in First Letter, Last Letter?

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What Could €250 Buy You?

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:02:26 GMT

If you're a kid within a chance of winning a few bob, the possibilities are endless! Mary stormed to the top of the leader board this morning in First Letter, Last Letter and her kids Aidan and Aislinn had BIG BIG plans in case she scoops the jackpot tomorrow.

'These Sacred Vows' star Aaron Heffernan took us behind the scenes of the new RTÉ drama, and also what it's like to work with Liam Neeson.

Oh and it's our birthday today!

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Everything You Need To Know About Divorce

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:49:09 GMT

She's back in the city and not shaving above the knee!

Michelle Browne, specialist in mediation, joined Kathryn to chat divorce and separation from what you need to know to what we need to do as a country.

Plus First Letter, Last Letter and Brekkie's Got Talent with our star of the morning, Chloe

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What Was Your Signature Scent?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:14:56 GMT

Were you doused in Eternity? Maybe you're an Old Spice kind of guy! There's a new company to recreate the scents of decades gone by and we looked back on some of the iconic fragrances of our past.

Katie blew us away with her bespoke song about The Morning Show and Fiona O'Carroll spilled the beans on her High Road, Low Road experience with Johnny Ward.

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An Irish Icon Celebrates A Big Birthday...In Style

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:25:34 GMT

It's been there through it all, and Hot Press will celebrate 50 years in the only way it knows how, through amazing rock music. Stuart Clarke joined Kathryn to reveal all.

The score was set for First Letter, Last Letter and what's the one thing you just cannot do?

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Who Is Your Celebrity Crush?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:46:44 GMT

Tanya Sweeney has taken the idea of a celebrity crush and taken it to the next level in her new book 'Esther Is Now Following You' and she joined Kathryn to chat about fandoms and of course, the Beckhams. Aileen Moon told us about a brilliant event happening for our new bank holiday and we have a winner in First Letter, Last Letter.

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What's The Longest Film You've Ever Watched, And Enjoyed?

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:42:19 GMT

Are films too long? With running times now often exceeding the 3 hour mark, the call is on to make films short again but Kathryn heard of some long ones that are worth the time.

Rhea lit us all up with Brekkie's Got Talent and Dr Sharon Delaney had strong words for people under 18 who are thinking of getting 'baby botox'

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'He Told Me I Need A Better Beard'-Rex Ryan On Playing The Monk

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:54:24 GMT

He's one of the most infamous people in Irish history, and now, Rex Ryan is stepping into the role of Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch. He joined Kathryn to chat about his preparation for the role including interviewing the man himself, and what The Monk thinks of the show.

Sandra topped the leaderboard in First Letter, Last Letter and Kathryn has HOW MANY unread emails?

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Is Getting A Guinness World Record Or Moving House Harder? We Ask Spencer Matthews

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:13:55 GMT

When it's your birthday you often get presents, like the chance to play 'First Letter, Last Letter'. Kathryn's competitive side was flying when she took on the challenge, but will she top the leaderboard?

Sienna was our little star on Brekkie's Got Talent plus a fascinating new book all about the rise of weight loss drugs and Spencer Matthew revealed which is harder, a 21 day epic challenge around the world doing triathlons or moving house.

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Kathryn Is Ag Caint

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:56:26 GMT

She said she'd do it and she's sticking to it. We met Múinteoir Katie, tasked with teaching Kathryn gaeilge in the first edition of Kathryn Ag Caint. Also, a brand new TV show coming to our screens plus the best life hacks you never knew you needed!

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Dermot Bannon Takes Over The Morning Show

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:31:57 GMT

We need our guests to work for us, and Dermot Bannon was nearly becoming a traffic reporter as well as Ireland's best known architect when he popped in for the chats. Plus, Brekkie's Got Talent, clothes you're too old to wear and who will win First Letter Last Letter?

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Does Your Car Have A Name?

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:42:29 GMT

Blueberry, Black Beauty and Betsie? Turns out we're all very inventive with our car names. Meábh had us all entertained on Brekkie's Got Talent and we had a record matching First Letter, Last Letter.

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What's It Like To Step Into Fred Astaire's Shoes?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:27:11 GMT

What's it like to step into the shoes of one of the best dancers of all time? Phillip Attmore is doing just that and he spoke to Kathryn about Broadway, rehearsals and coming to Dublin.

Bonnie lit up our morning in Brekkie's Got Talent and we had some craic on First Letter, Last Letter with Gerry and his gang.

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How To Help Teens Dealing With Addiction

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Kathryn was joined by Sara Cassidy head of clinical services at Aiséirí Aislinn to explain the work the centre does for young people battling addition

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Kathryn's Festive Book Club-Children's Books Special

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:49:13 GMT

For one last time before Christmas, we decided to go all out for Kathryn's Festive Book Club. The focus was on Children's Books so naturally, we had to employ the harshest critics in the game!

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Kathryn's Festive Book Club-Falling In Love With Lucinda Reilly And A Beautiful Best-Seller

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:45 GMT

Looking for the best books to cosy up to this winter, the perfect present for a loved one or maybe just a cheeky stocking filler? Look no further than Kathryn's Festive Book Club! We've teamed up with Bookstation to bring you 12 books both fiction and non-fiction that we think will sort you out this festive period.

This week, Vicki Notaro fell in love with the works of Lucinda Reilly and the latest release from the man behind The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

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Kathryn's Festive Book Club-Cúpla Leabhair Agus Dan Brown

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:48:46 GMT

This week, Katie Whelan tore through some of the best releases this year as Gaeilge and the latest release from Dan Brown.

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Kathyrn's Festive Book Club-Richard Osman And Ps, Gay

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:45:33 GMT

This week, Kate Durant from the Natter Podcast took us through the latest in the "The Thursday Murder Club" series from Richard Osman and we remembered an icon with 'Ps, Gay', written by Suzy Byrne.

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Kathyrn's Festive Book Club-The Battle Of The Rugby Books

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:44:56 GMT

This week, Luke Delaney from TalkSport ran took us through the 'Battle of the Rugby Books'

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Kathyrn's Festive Book Club-Marie Cassidy And Brenda Fricker

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:51:33 GMT

This week, we caught up with Michelle McDonagh to review the latest release from Marie Cassidy and looked at the heart breaking memoir from actress Brenda Fricker.

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Wedding Scandals, Cycling From Ireland To Australia and Spencer Matthew's Next Big Challenge

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Which is more terrifying-a best mans speech or an cycling from Roscommon to Australia with very little training? We heard everything from scandals at weddings to the skill of roller derby and caught up with Spencer Matthew's about his upcoming challenge!

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Money Tips, Forgetting Your Children And A 17th Century WHAT?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Paul Mangan from the Dublin Museum of Curiosities brought in some of the weirdest, and most interesting, items we've had in studio thus far! We'll let you listen to figure out what the 17th Century contraption was. Plus, how to teach good financial habits to your kids, forgetting pick up and an ode to primary school.

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Buffet Breakfasts, The Joys Of Aging And Brian Kennedy Saves Kathryn's Wedding Day

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Who knew we all cared so much about the buffet breakfast? It turns out there's a perfect time, and a perfect menu! Plus, why we should all embrace getting older and how Brian Kennedy saved Kathryn's blushes on the day of her wedding!

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Wedding Tips, Space Facts And Shiv From Succession

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:43:56 GMT

What is it like when your book gets turned into a TV show? Andrea Mara explains all plus a very simple but very fun wedding tip.

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Birthday Cringe, Rom-Coms and The Best Retro Jingles

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

'If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit join our....'

We went down memory lane this week chatting about retro jingles from ads gone by plus losing rings, painting toenails and the best Rom-Coms of all time.

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Bad Hair, Kiss Chasing And 'She-Wees'

Thu, 29 May 2025 18:06:28 GMT

Is it any surprise that Kathryn was a mega-fan of kiss chasing? But maybe you didn't know why Kathryn was kicked out of convent school plus packing tips, a very cute 7 year old and Ellen Keane on facing down a glacier in Bolivia.

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Bryan Adams On His Love Of Dublin, Snapping Kate Moss And His Friendship With Sinead O'Connor

Thu, 22 May 2025 08:30:00 GMT

In a very special podcast, we caught up with the one and only Bryan Adams to chat about his new album, recording on tour and if he'd buy a piece of his own music video history.

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Jason Byrne, Cooking Mince And A Massive Surprise

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:44:12 GMT

Why was Kathryn once under the control of Jason Byrne while dressed as a 'dirty oul lad'? Mark Moriarty explains how to cook mince properly plus a very cute poem about cats and one very surprised listener.

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Leopard Print, Moshing And Eau De Bet Lynch

Thu, 08 May 2025 18:12:27 GMT

Would you wear the scent of a soap star? We got creative on the news that Coronation Street toiletries could be on the horizon. Plus, Jenny Keane's incredible advice on getting back into dating in your 40s, the 'skort' debate and the joys of moshing!

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Hot Competition, Stereophonics and A 23 Year Old Goldfish

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:01:54 GMT

How does a goldfish survive 23 years and do they really grow to fit the size of the tank they're in? Patsy in Ashbourne had all the answers when she caught up with Kathryn. Anita dukes it out in First Letter, Last Letter, Richard Jones from Stereophonics gets weepy and we find out the one thing you need to buy for your children!

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Trailer - Coming soon!

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:36:45 GMT

Coming Soon!!! Listen to weekly highlights of The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas. You can listen live weekdays on Dublin's Q102 from 7am to 10am.

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