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Joe Duffy's Liveline: otherwise sometimes known as Deathline

Last post by Del.Monte « Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:18 pm
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by Catmaniac » Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:14 am
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The Liveline thread is what attracted me to Boards.ie in the first instance. It is often hilarious, there's a fun community there and I have made...

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There will soon be more regular Ukrainian speakers in Ireland than Irish speakers - what about tri-lingual package labelling. The lad kicking up...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:18 pm
Newstalk - have your say!

Last post by gugleguy « Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:51 am
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by Del.Monte » Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:31 pm
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What do you like most about Newstalk?

a) Is it the annoying, opinionated presenters?

b) The daily murdering of the English language - Ciara 'noos'...

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Pat Kenny interviewing some woman about the signifance of sibling relationships and the loss about a sports coach because of death.
I'd rather...
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Last post by gugleguy
Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:51 am
Best and Worst Radio Ads

Last post by Del.Monte « Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:58 pm
Replies: 48
by Del.Monte » Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:06 pm
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Sadly there won't be many in 'best' category.

A current one that really upsets me is for hearing aids and which mutilates a Thin Lizzy song - can't...

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Ad for Citroen involving elderly neighbour, a lift to the shop where they buy loads of stuff from the centre isle including a gazebo. Such a likely...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:58 pm
Who's the worst MALE broadcaster on Irish radio

Last post by Hairy-Joe « Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:41 pm
Replies: 14
by Del.Monte » Fri Jul 29, 2022 5:31 pm

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There's so much choice - in fact I have serious difficulty in nominating a decent one.

In no particular order. :mrgreen:

Joe Duffy - thick, rude,...

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Must confess, I forgot about John Creedon. I like listening to him and the few programs he does for TV are enjoyable.

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Last post by Hairy-Joe
Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:41 pm
Sunday Miscellany - RTE

Last post by gugleguy « Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:38 am
Replies: 52
by Del.Monte » Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:02 am
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Longtime listener to this show as it brings me back to happy childhood memories when it used to be on at home but it really is hit and miss and...

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I turned on the program and got a long ad: Guess what Ad: TEE VEEEE Luicenssss it's the laww...... long radio ad. Followed by some equally long ad...
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Last post by gugleguy
Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:38 am
Dystopian attitude of RTE Radio 1 with Current Affairs Reporting and Ads

Last post by gugleguy « Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:12 am

by gugleguy » Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:12 am

Listening to Radio 1 current affairs over the past few weeks, the listener would come to believe the Irish Government is acting as if it were still...

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Last post by gugleguy
Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:12 am
Sean Moncreiff show

Last post by gugleguy « Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:28 pm
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by gugleguy » Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:17 pm

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Very good quality interview today between Moncrieff and former astronaut and USAF pilot
Bit of an agenda from our guest, but I'll allow that - much...

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On today's Show, Sean was talking about Fruit Scones, Plain Scones - whatever.
Some Elocution type texted in to explain that 'Scone' should be...

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Last post by gugleguy
Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:28 pm
Morning Ireland

Last post by gugleguy « Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:52 am
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by gugleguy » Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:21 am

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Today an interview with taxi regulator from government.

Good relevant questions from interviewer but Andrea was on full DEFLECT mode. In addition to...

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Interviewing some former minister of defence this morning about extra budget towards defence forces.
Then, bizarrely, interviewer wants to know why...

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Last post by gugleguy
Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:52 am
RTE 'World Report'

Last post by knownunknown « Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:53 pm
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by Del.Monte » Sun Jun 19, 2022 10:12 am

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One of the few programmes on RTE that leaves me wanting more. BBC Orla Guerin style reporting from around the world but never enough of it and really...

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If planks is anything to go by then RTE won’t be reporting on this story, opting instead for the ‘it’s all in your head as part of a conspiracy’...

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Last post by knownunknown
Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:53 pm
Brendan O'Connor Show

Last post by Del.Monte « Sun Jul 10, 2022 12:26 pm
Replies: 28
by Del.Monte » Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:33 am
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Have it on in the background as a least worst option but I feel the off button approaching.

Monty Python's Accountant sketch covers the hapless...

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Dreadful interview with Sebastian Barry - there's some amount of smoke being blown up holes here. Could they not get a room?

And then the guy from...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Sun Jul 10, 2022 12:26 pm
RTE's Drivetime

Last post by Ncdjd2 « Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:57 pm
Replies: 24
by Del.Monte » Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:43 pm

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Can't believe I haven't started a thread on this show previously as Sarah McInerney is definitely one of my favourite presenters. That said, I really...

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Have to say I agree he came across as a right little arsehole this evening.

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Last post by Ncdjd2
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:57 pm
Today with Sarah mcinerny

Last post by gugleguy « Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:47 am
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by gugleguy » Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:05 am

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I turned it on at 10.55
About surrogacy.
Campaigning outside Leinster house

WTF

That lady should be a senior cabinet minister......

I turned off...

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Lighthearted banter in 'gathering' segment about present state of UK government.
'All good clean fun' mood about it but then, this is Radio 1 agenda...

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Last post by gugleguy
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:47 am
Dumbing down of of everything on RTE Radio

Last post by gugleguy « Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:14 pm
Replies: 15
by Del.Monte » Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:55 pm

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Perhaps it's just the bank holiday but you really have to ask what are they at in the newsroom. This morning they featured the arrest of some...

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Going by threads on boards.ie as well as threads posted here, I've arrived at the following abysmal conclusion:
The morning production meetings for...

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Last post by gugleguy
Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:14 pm
Perfect Guest Personas for various Irish Radio Talk Shows

Last post by gugleguy « Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:28 am
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by gugleguy » Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:34 pm

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I'll kick off with the perfect guest persona for the Sean Moncreiff show:

It could be male or female.
This individual is a member of some weird cult...

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Niall Boylan phone in show
Niall prefers an aggressive argumentative male caller to phone in:
So that Niall can make him out to come across as
A...

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Last post by gugleguy
Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:28 am
THIS WEEK radio 1 Sunday @ 1

Last post by gugleguy « Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:39 pm
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by gugleguy » Sun Oct 03, 2021 4:00 pm

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Listened today.
Hard, Hard listening. Carol was interviewing the minister across a range of topics - the reliance on cattle, latvian peat, health.....

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The Jury has Passed today's edition.
After interviewing head if HSE, they gave an interview to head of communication or more aptly put Official Mud...

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Last post by gugleguy
Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:39 pm
Any recommendations for decent Internet Radio stations?

Last post by Comhrá « Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:25 pm
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by Hairy-Joe » Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:35 am

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I'm looking for any decent recommendations for internet radio stations? I've recently treated myself to a Roberts internet radio and I'm looking for...

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Give Times Radio a try. It's a good source of (UK) politics, current affairs and news.

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Last post by Comhrá
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:25 pm
Arena RTE Radio 1 7.05pm

Last post by gugleguy « Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:25 pm
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by gugleguy » Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:19 pm

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Listening today Thursday 7th April.

Heved A great sigh of relief. :D Ahhhh.
The Secret Of Dumbledore Movie - Have noted the sprawling poster ad near...

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Show Tonight mostly about the Sex Pistols so far
Supposed to be a section on Elvis Presley later.
Nice of Feminism FM though to broadcast this...

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Last post by gugleguy
Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:25 pm
GOOD Long wave / FM / AM RADIO

Last post by gugleguy « Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:33 pm
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by gugleguy » Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:14 pm

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So put you favourite programs in here. The one where you don't feel more dumb than ever after listening.

The Arts Show at 7pm on rte radio 1 is good...

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Q 102 - Screw 102
Sunshine 108 - Moonshine 108

Nothing on AM anymore

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Last post by gugleguy
Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:33 pm
Old BBC Radio Comedy

Last post by Del.Monte « Tue May 03, 2022 11:45 am
Replies: 3
by Del.Monte » Sun May 01, 2022 12:11 pm

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The Radio Ham by the late great Tony Hancock first aired in 1961 and I thought that this episode suitable for the day that's in it - May Day - if you...

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The Clitheroe Kid was a regular favourite at home and featured the irrepressible Jimmy Clitheroe. Hasn't dated a bit - well perhaps a little. :D

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Last post by Del.Monte
Tue May 03, 2022 11:45 am
Radio Nova's Essential 200

Last post by Ncdjd2 « Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:42 pm
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by Dec A Wash » Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:35 pm

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I heard bits of Radio Nova's Essential 200 yesterday - I gather it started on Saturday.

What does anybody think of the selection? I don't think...

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I note that they have included some album versions in the playlist even though the shorter single mixes (the ones played on the radio back in the...

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Last post by Ncdjd2
Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:42 pm
Philip Boucher Hayes

Last post by Dec A Wash « Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:57 pm
Replies: 6
by Del.Monte » Mon Dec 20, 2021 11:35 am

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What is it about Lord Boucher Hayes? Is it is his all knowing approach to everything? His aloofness? His anti-Britishness or, like many of his media...

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In the early days of Today FM, when it was called Radio Ireland, Philip Boucher Hayes presented an entertainment/magazine show mid-mornings/lunchtime.

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Last post by Dec A Wash
Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:57 pm
Old Radio Drama

Last post by Del.Monte « Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:55 am
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by Del.Monte » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:38 pm

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I grew up on the stuff as we didn't have a TV in the house until 1970 and I still enjoy the format as it leaves so much to the imagination.

Tonight...

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Another favourite of mine is Sherlock Holmes - books, movies, TV series and for this thread there are some excellent radio dramatisations. The Hound...

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Last post by Del.Monte
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:55 am
Today FM

Last post by PogMoThoin « Sun Mar 06, 2022 8:58 am
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by Dec A Wash » Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:15 am

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In the other forum, there is a lot of discussion about Today FM, whether it be presenters returning, presenters leaving, The Last Word, the musical...

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Matt Cooper makes me change channel, can't stand the guy

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Last post by PogMoThoin
Sun Mar 06, 2022 8:58 am
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2020

Last post by Del.Monte « Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:33 pm

by Del.Monte » Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:33 pm

Anybody else find this annual token gesture towards the Irish language really irritating? As usual Newstalk lead the way with virtue signalling...

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Last post by Del.Monte
Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:33 pm
Tom Hardy (Programming Manager, Consultant and Presenter) RIP

Last post by Dec A Wash « Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:00 pm

by Dec A Wash » Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:00 pm

The former PD of Today FM, Tom Hardy (real name Brian Johnson), sadly passed away on Wednesday evening. He was PD of Today FM from August 1998 to...

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Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:00 pm

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