Beste The Unreal Book podcasts (2024)

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Norma Sheahan's Tinder tips and Yoga hips 14:17

23h ago14:17

14:17

Actor and writer Norma Sheahan fills us in on her dating life after an amicable divorce and her one woman show 'It's Wine O'Clock with Norma Sheahan'.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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The Weekend Podcast 56:18

23h ago56:18

56:18

Síne Quinn and Dermot Flynn have brought us a beautiful new book about Irish mythology called 'The Faerie Isle'; author Nick Harkaway tells us about his father John le Carre’s life from British spy to Corkman as carries on with George Smiley; and actor Norma Sheehan came in to tell us about her brat summer after an unusually amicable divorce.…

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Visiting Critics The Happy Pear get spooked 15:08

23h ago15:08

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Stephen and David go to the Nightmare Realm for us, bring treats for Oliver and look back on 20 years of suspicious positivity.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Rewilding Ireland one tree at a time 12:13

2d ago12:13

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Aged just 24, Gearóid McEvoy is on a mission to restore Ireland's native woodlands, one tree at a time. You can find out more at reforestnation.ieDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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The Faerie Isle: Ireland's history of banshees, mermaids and selkies 17:50

2d ago17:50

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It being Halloween, we thought it fitting to talk about ‘the faeries’ who you may see or not this evening. Síne Quinn has written 'The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore'. Both Síne and illustrator Dermot Flynn join Oliver in studio.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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How John le Carré became a Corkman 22:59

3d ago22:59

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Author Nick Harkaway on taking up his Dad's iconic spy character George SmileyDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Who's US Election campaign is better? 11:34

3d ago11:34

11:34

Oliver and Lorcan Nyhan debate who's winning the US Presidential Election CampaignDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Diania Merriam: Benefits of Coast FIRE 54:52

3d ago54:52

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Today’s podcast is with Diania Merriam. Most people are familiar with the FIRE movement, where people seek 25x their expenses and retire early. She took a different approach and instead reached her ‘coast FIRE’ number and did not retire. However, she used this as an opportunity to leave traditional W-2 corporate work. Diania also runs the EconoMe c…

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Kinahan Assassins: New book on the stories behind the gangland murders 21:41

4d ago21:41

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The Kinahan/Hutch feud is nearly ten years old. A new book reveals the ruthless hit squads which brought terror to the streets of Dublin during the gang war and also details the success of Gardai in pursuing the criminals involved. Irish Sun journalists and authors of the book, Stephen Breen and John Hand, join Oliver.…

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Stars of spooky new RTÉ series ‘The Unreal’ 14:48

4d ago14:48

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Described as a bit like Bosco meets Stranger Things, RTE One’s brand new four-part family mini-series ‘The Unreal’ broadcast it’s final episode yesterday evening. Oliver is joined by two of its stars: comedian and writer Joe McGucken, and actor and broadcaster Kathryn McKiernan.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Best of TNFro Is Reading...Woke History-from Republican to Democrat Party it really Was about the Benjamins 1:23:38

5d ago1:23:38

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As Election Day approaches I thought about this oldie but goodie… I voted early... BIG F-R-O In a ID4 Uh Uh "...go turn Lincoln's picture to the wall. That debt has been paid in full." Robert L Vann, The Courier FDR was a politician able to make promises to African Americans and the rest of the country but did not quite ensure the delivery of relie…

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Visiting Critic Maura Rath dresses up for the Opera 9:06

8d ago9:06

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This weeks visiting critic is yogi Maura Rath. She had never been to the Wexford Festival Opera so we got her out of her yoga pants and sent her off to the Opera! Find out how she got on at Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali (which translates as The Conventions and Inconveniences of the Stage). For tickets go to www.wexfordopera.com…

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The Weekend Podcast 1:01:48

8d ago1:01:48

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Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. The legend that is Boy George talks to us ahead of his Culture Club tour, Bram stoker fan Brian Cleary tells us about discovering a long-lost short story that he found, and Jenny Kelly and Mairéad Ronan share the lessons they’ve learned about friendship, family and air-fryers.…

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Oliver reviews US Election with 10 days to go 8:16

8d ago8:16

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Oliver recaps on the recent happenings in the US presidential election campaign.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Jenny Kelly and Mairéad Ronan tell us how to dump a friend 21:52

8d ago21:52

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Jenny Kelly and Mairéad Ronan share the lessons they’ve learned about friendship, family, going sober and air-fryers.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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New York Times critic on Dublin pubs and writers. 8:28

9d ago8:28

8:28

Dwight Garner, New York Times book critic, took us on a literary tour of Dublin city in his glowing review of our capital city from when he visited Ireland earlier this year. He joined Oliver from New York to tell him all about the trip and his love for "the most literary soaked city in the world".Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Dubliner on joining world's greatest restaurant 18:40

9d ago18:40

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Lena Hennessy, COO of Noma, joined Oliver to talk about being head hunted to oversee one of "the world's best restaurants" pivot into a new chapter.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Bram Stoker fan on finding lost story amid hearing loss recovery 20:01

10d ago20:01

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Brian Cleary, Pharmacist, historian and writer tells Oliver about going global since news broke about his incredible discovery of a Bram Stoker short story that has been lost for more than a hundred years. To get a copy of Gibbet Hill go to https://rotundafoundation.ie/gibbet-hill/Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Ireland's longest running pub quiz 6:03

10d ago6:03

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Neil Sheridan got in touch with the show because he has a question that he needs answered, he wants to know if the pub quiz he facilitates in his pub ‘Spell’s Bar’ in Ballaghaderreen, co Roscommon is the longest running weekly pub quiz in the land. The first pub quiz was started in 1984 and it’s been going ever since.…

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Boy George’s joy at being related to Mrs Brown’s Boys 17:17

11d ago17:17

17:17

Boy George told Oliver about his many Irish connections, his upcoming Dublin shows and shares David Bowie stories.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Baz - your DIY SOS needs you 16:14

11d ago16:14

16:14

DIY SOS: The Big Build is back for a fourth season and Baz told Oliver how much heart the show has and life as a Dad of six!Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Best of TNFro’s Bar Presents BIPOCs in Space, More from My Lettuce Grow, ’Shop Talk Zack’s Raise and Pre-Season, ST Beyond Awesome 41:01

12d ago41:01

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If y’all going to the moon we coming too! We parallel parking the Shuttle like Deuce and a quarter! Cedric The Entertainer, The Kangs (Kings) of Comedy Celebrating persons of color's contributions to the privatization of space and other commentaries of my Lettuce Grow . Now they are raising money for an IPO of sorts. I can’t believe I was debating …

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Des Cahill celebrates Cuala's historic win 5:34

12d ago5:34

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Des was a little tired but on top of the world this morning after celebrating Cuala's historic win with it's first ever county football titleDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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How to write your own Obituary 5:55

12d ago5:55

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Journalist Kathy Donaghy joined Oliver with advice on one simple, if odd way to transform how you live your life - write your own obituary.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Insider’s exposé of Andrew Tate’s ragebait world 20:52

12d ago20:52

20:52

Clown World is the book written by two journalists who spent four years inside Andrew Tate’s network. One of its authors, Jamie Tahsin, told Oliver about exposing how dangerous this man is to the world.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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The Weekend Podcast 1:11:03

15d ago1:11:03

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Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Roddy Collins and Paul Howard had Oliver in stitches with Roddy's anecdotes, David Rawle shared his experience of being Moone Boy and what he's up to now and Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick talks about the incredible connections between humans and dogs and and how they have the ability to out affairs!…

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Supervet: "Dogs tell humans daily that we are enough" 17:45

15d ago17:45

17:45

Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick tells Oliver about the incredible connections between humans and dogs and tells a brilliant story about Frankie who landed his posh owner in the ‘doghouse’.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Gen Z Jane finds true manhood at a Bohs match 11:27

15d ago11:27

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This week's visiting critic is Jane Cowan, a columnist with the Irish Examiner where she shares her Diary of a Gen Z student. We sent her to Dalymount Park to see a League of Ireland match on Monday night, it was her very first time at a football match!Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Irish Superfans remembering Liam Payne 6:09

16d ago6:09

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Oliver reflects on the news of Liam's death and speaks to Kayleigh Trappe and Aisling Grennan as they react to the sad news of his untimely passing.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Moone Boy's David Rawle on childhood fame 15:27

16d ago15:27

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David Rawle from the popular sitcom, Moone Boy, joins Oliver and tells him about the casting process for his first big part, local Leitrim reaction to his role and being in The Borrowers which is this year’s winter play at The Gate Theatre. Tickets for The Borrowers available via www.gatetheatre.ieDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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TikTok Rug making star Nicole O'Reilly 13:12

16d ago13:12

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Nicole O'Reilly first caught attention with her amazing Dermot Kennedy rug and now she's in demand been passionately creating stunning rugs. Nicole and Oliver chatted about her tufting journey and discover the inspiration behind her captivating creations.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Ian Cassel: Successful Microcap Investing 51:16

17d ago51:16

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Ian Cassel has been investing in microcaps for the last two decades. He is a full time private investor. He also runs Microcap Club, where microcap investors share interesting ideas. Links * Microcap Club: https://microcapclub.com/ * Intelligent Fanatics Capital: https://if.capital/ * Ian’s Twitter feed: https://x.com/iancassel Disclaimer Nothing o…

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Meet the Irish animator of Abe’s Story who made it on Disney Plus 14:55

17d ago14:55

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It's a huge day for Adam H Stewart as his short film, Abe’s story, has just been released on Disney Plus. He tells Oliver about achieving his dreams and what the future holds. You can find Abe’s story on Disney Plus right nowDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Life Lessons with Simon Delaney - “What is for you, won’t pass you by.” 17:43

17d ago17:43

17:43

Simon Delaney wears many hats from actor to presenter, chef and now crime writer. He Joined Oliver us this morning to tell us about his debut novel Watching Over You.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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The day Roddy Collins met Angela Merkel! 35:51

18d ago35:51

35:51

In a chaotic, freewheeling interview with Paul Howard and Roddy Collins we covered poshness, how to say hello in Dalkey, over heated scones and much much more! Roddy Collins In Conversation with Paul Howard is at the Ambassador Theatre, 30th November.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Best of TNFro Is Reading...Using Woke Correctly, Honest Abe vs Lying Abe, Talking anti-Cruelty FL Man Politics with Kathy Nichols and Unreality T #RHOA and #RHONY 1:14:57

19d ago1:14:57

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Did you know the Emancipation Proclamation was not worth the paper that it was written on? The real T-about Lincoln firmly believed in the wrongness of slavery but not in the equality of African Americans. And supported our deportation to all places in Haiti. Now that is the gag. Listen to my deeper dive into this as well as the second part of my K…

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Meath footballer after his honeymoon health scare 23:24

19d ago23:24

23:24

Cillian O’Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist who also plays football for Meath GAA, joined Oliver and told him about the diagnosis he received while unwell on his honeymoon bringing it to an abrupt end. CIllian shared the symptoms he had, the medical care he's been under since and how he is now.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Neighborhood Rules Ep. 141 - Remembering Luis Tiant and Dikembe Mutombo, Preseason Chatter, and Malcolm Gladwell / Geno Auriemma / Nick Nurse book reviews 1:09:54

19d ago1:09:54

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Pottpouri of topics today: Remembering Luis Tiant and Dikembe Mutombo, Preseason Chatter, and book reviews of recent reads by Malcolm Gladwell, Geno Auriemma, and Nick Nurse. Opening night is 9 days away!

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Aidan Turner bases Rivals character on his Dad 20:05

22d ago20:05

20:05

..and he doesn't know, until now! Aidan told us what it was like to go back to the 80s for his latest part in Rivals, reminisces on his part in 'The Clinic' and we learnt that he was a successful ballroom dancer! Rivals will be on Disney plus on the 18th of October.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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The Weekend Podcast 1:21:41

22d ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Irish actor Aidan Turner shares that his Dad is his inspiration for his latest role, Broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles tells us about his infamous columns, Stanley Tucci talks about his new book and his love of Irish food and we celebrate Black History Month with two TikTok musicians, EFÉ and F3miii.…

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Soccer Pundit Keith Treacy is making a splash 16:17

22d ago16:17

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Former international and Premier League player Keith Treacy was our visiting critic this week. We asked him to channel his inner 'Viking' and sent him on the Viking Splash tour.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Rex Ryan: We built a theatre on dole money 16:03

23d ago16:03

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Director, playwright and actor Rex Ryan told Oliver about his play ‘A Dole Wide World' that's set in the dole office on Parnell Street. Rex spoke about how he fell in love with theatre, creating Glass Mask Theatre and how he got married after just 2 months. A Dole Wild World; Nov 5th - 23rd. www.glassmasktheatre.ie for tickets.…

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Stanley Tucci's hatred for Andrew Scott! 13:23

23d ago13:23

13:23

Stanely Tucci talks to Oliver about his new book, his celebrity friends and his love of Dingle and Irish stews!! What I Ate in One Year (and related thoughts) by Stanley Tucci is published by Gallery and will be available from the 15th of OctoberDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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The Hit Irish Play featuring disabled actors 15:20

24d ago15:20

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Mayo's Eric Fitzgerald tells Oliver about his debut role in the award-winning play, No Magic Pill. And writer Christian O’Reilly shares the story of Eric's amazing audition and his inspiration for writing the play. Tickets available at www.nomagicpill.ieDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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James Blunt: He's posh and loves Limerick! 14:18

24d ago14:18

14:18

James Blunt joins Oliver and talks poshness, touring Ireland in a mini and potentially changing his name! Believe it or not it is twenty years since James Blunt launched his mega selling album Back to Bedlam.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Zach Abraham - Know Your Risk 1:09:13

24d ago1:09:13

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Zach Abraham is the Chief Investment officer at Bulwark Capital and he’s the host of Know Your Risk radio, which has a lot of interesting guests & content. This is a discussion about Zach’s experiences in the industry, his views on the broader market. We also extensively discuss Boeing. Zach was early in identifying the troubles at Boeing in 2019. …

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Adrian Chiles on Irish deaths, dopplegangers and his home urinal 29:54

25d ago29:54

29:54

Broadcaster and writer, Adrian Chiles joined Oliver and had a wide ranging conversation from the installation of his own personal urinal in his flat, alcohol, and on reflecting on being at his father’s deathbed.‘ The Curious Columns of Adrian Chiles’ is on sale from Thursday. Photo Credit - Alicia Canter…

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Best of TNFro Is Reading...Woke AMA is Not A Thing G.O.N., Edward Blum and Neofascism, Mena Mess and other Unreali-T TV Musings 1:03:28

26d ago1:03:28

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The AMA (American Medical Association) Is Not Woke But appears to be doing the work...174 years later. Jus' Sayin' G.O.N (Grand ol Neo-Nazi Party) formerly the GOP Edward Blum Rampage against Diversity and Equality Mena Mess...“I deeply regret my insensitive comment and want to humbly apologize to anybody I hurt or offended by my thoughtlessness,” …

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Kerry jigsaw fanatic makes it to world championship 10:13

26d ago10:13

10:13

What happened when teacher in Wicklow, Emma Quirke competed in the 2024 World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in Spain.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Irish artists mark Black History Month 15:58

26d ago15:58

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It's Black History Month. To mark the month, TikTok Ireland is showcasing leading Black and Irish artists who use their platform. Introducing EFÉ, Dublin-based artist & F3MIII music Producer and musician.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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