Emmet Ryan Connected editor and journalist with The Sunday Business Post joined Mario today to talk sport in the era of Covid. Are you still getting enjoyment from watching sport in the absence of fans?To hear the full chat press the Play but

David Quinn On Mario`s Sunday Roast

Oct 11th, 2020 35m 54s

David Quinn, Director of the Iona Institute and columnist with the Sunday Times joined Mario today to discuss his idea of conservatism , his opinions of assisted suicide, church services in the pandemic and more on Mario`s Sunday Roast.To hear

The Story Behind The Song "Jump" By Van Halen

Oct 11th, 2020 9m 16s

Leader of The Late Late Show House Band -the Camembert Quartet, Paddy Cullivan joins Mario today for this week's story behind the song.He pays tribute to Eddie Van Halen who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65. The chosen song is "Jump" ,

Is Democracy Hanging By A Thread?

Oct 11th, 2020 11m 5s

In early November in the states democracy will appear to be hanging by a thread - not only might Trump "refuse to leave" if he loses - he may also attempt to steal a lost election by exploiting a peculiar loophole in the American electoral syst

Are You Experiencing The "Covid Crankiness"?

Oct 11th, 2020 8m 17s

This weekend saw us celebrate world mental health day- so we are allowing ourselves to be "Covid Cranky".Suzanne Kane co-host of the Dubland Podcast brings the covid cranky topic to the roast. She feels that while we are all doing our best to

Are We Putting Too Much Blame On Younger People In The Pandemic?

Oct 6th, 2020

Aileen Hickie, Barrister and CEO of Parentline joined Mario for the panel on Mario`s Sunday Roast where many topics get thrashed over and debated.Aileen brought the subject of "witch hunting" and "curtain twitching" to the panel . She is findi

The Week In Us Politics With Donie O`Sullivan

Oct 6th, 2020

CNN Reporter Donie O`Sullivan talks to Mario on Mario`s Sunday Roast on the week that was in US Politics .To hear the full chat press the Play button below. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/10/06122200/Donie-O-Sullivan.mp3

Trinity College Rescinds Invitation To Scientist And Author Richard Dawkins

Oct 6th, 2020

Mario discusses the de-platforming of scientist and author Richard Dawkins from Trinity College. The College Historical Society (the Hist) has rescinded its invitation to Richard Dawkins to address the society next year.The chairperson of the

Nicola Tallant Tells The Story Of "The Witness" - The Youngest Person Signed Into Witness Protection

Oct 6th, 2020

Nicola Tallant is the foremost authority on gangland crime in Ireland. A journalist for 20 years she is three times winner of the prestigious Newsbrands Crime Journalist of the Year Award and currently holds the title.Nicola says: “In writing

Are We Putting Too Much Blame On Younger People In The Pandemic?

Oct 6th, 2020

The Story Behind The Song "Right Through You" By Alanis Morissette

Oct 4th, 2020

Pamela Blake producer with Today FM joined Mario today to take a look at a song from one of the most iconic albums of the 90s -Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette.Alanis was due to play the 3 Arena this month, and this song along with the

Matt Cooper On Why He Decided To Speak Up About His Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis

Aug 31st, 2020 26m 51s

Last week Today FM's Matt Cooper revealed on The Last Word for first time that he has been living with Type 2 Diabetes .Matt is busy man but quite a health conscious one and his announcement took many by surprise.Matt joined Mario on Mario's

Meet The Journalist Who Will Attempt 50 Podcasts From 50 States In 50 Days

Aug 21st, 2020 15m 19s

Philip O’Connor is a journalist and broadcaster and this autumn, as America goes to the polls to select a new president in what promises to be one of the most exciting and divisive political elections in history,Philip is aiming to do somethin

The Story Behind The Song 'Sunscreen' By Baz Luhrmann

Aug 21st, 2020 10m 46s

Sunscreen was released in 1999, and is a spoken word recording, consisting of a series of nuggets of wisdom or advice for people, set to a nice mellow but downbeat electronic track.The voiceover is provided by an Australian actor called Lee Pe

How Did TikTok Get So Big And Why Does Trump Hate It So Much

Aug 11th, 2020 9m 1s

TikTok made headlines this week as Donald Trump signed an executive order banning it, forcing the company to sell its American branch.The order comes as news of TikTok's plans to sett up a data centre in Ireland were revealed.There are numero

The Story Behind The Song 'Regret' By New Order

Aug 10th, 2020 15m 30s

Back in the spring of 1993 New Order hit us with Regret.Things were never the same for New Order after the release of this track so it’s a bit of a swan song for the band.It was New Order’s biggest hit aside from Blue Monday.This week Today

The Story Behind The Song 'Pumped Up Kicks' By Foster The People

Aug 5th, 2020 6m 20s

American indie pop band Foster the People released Pumped Up Kicks as the group's debut single.Despite it's upbeat melody, the lyrics describe the homicidal thoughts of a troubled youth.The lines in the chorus warn potential victims to "outru

Dail Rows: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Aug 5th, 2020 21m 39s

With school out for summer as the Dail takes it's usual six week long holiday, we took a look back at some Dail moments which stand out more than others.There's nothing more like car crash TV when it all kicks off amongst our representatives.

How Will Kids Adapt To Being Back At School

Jul 31st, 2020 11m 54s

All schools are set to reopen next month.One of the big questions now is how will kids adapt psychologically to being back in school.Will younger kids experience separation anxiety after having spent several months with their parents (and v

The Story Behind The Song 'Common People' By Pulp

Jul 30th, 2020 5m 46s

It's hard to believe that Pulp's Common People was released 25 years ago.The overall theme of the song is the over-romanticised empathy with “poor folk” popular among wealthy students.As for the women talked about in the song? There were rumo

Viral Post Claims Civilisation As We Know It Is Over

Jul 27th, 2020 21m 34s

The world today looks very different to the world we remember from six months ago.We lost a lot of freedom in the first half of 2020, all in a bid to try and halt to the spread of Covid-19.The whole world shut down in March 2020, and we have

The Story Behind The Song 'A Design For Life' By Manic Street Preachers

Jul 23rd, 2020 8m 49s

A Design For Life is built to stick in your head with it's unusual time signature and massive chorus, once you hear it you'll be humming it all day.Released in April 1996 the tune was a huge success for Manic Street Preachers, going on to beco

Has Covid Changed Our Relationship With The Pub

Jul 20th, 2020 14m 58s

This week the government announced that the planned reopening of all pubs from this week will not go ahead for reasons of public health.When the pubs used to close on Good Friday’s in Ireland it would cause consternation – one day in the year

Will You Travel To A Green List Country When The List Is Published?

Jul 20th, 2020 19m 25s

Throughout the Covid crisis communities have been finding ways to work together while being told to stay apart.In some ways Covid-19 has brought us closer together.However, as we head into our fifth month of dealing with the fallout of Covid-

"The World's Greatest Rock Fiddle Player" Steve Wickham On Virtual Covid Gigs

Jul 13th, 2020 14m 55s

Steve Wickham was once described by Mike Scott of the Waterboys as "the world's greatest rock fiddle player.”Steve joined Mario for Mario's Sunday Roast, direct from a closet in his home in Sligo, fresh off a Zoom gig to remember.Over the wee