The Watch List

World-leading expert in trauma and addiction, Dr Gabor Maté, is coming to Dublin's RDS on June 20th. He spoke to Brendan about collective traumas experienced by groups and countries, and how individual traumas can be as simple as unmet childhood needs. He also cautions that any suppressed trauma can contribute to poor physical health.

Broadcaster Tom Dunne gives Leinster fans a few handy tips on crossing the Liffey for Croke Park.

As US Campus protests head for their third week, author and cultural commentator Bonnie Greer talks to Brendan about her experiences of 1968, the year of revolt.

Music legend Cait O’Riordan talks to Brendan about the music of her life and dealing with the loss of her friend and bandmate Shane MacGowan

Physiotherapist Aisling Frawley talks to Brendan about the benefits of returning to sport as an adult, how to find the activities you love, and the best way to stay fit and injury-free.

With Communion season upon us, food writer Lilly Higgins gives Brendan her top tips for hosting, and the best recipes to cook for a crowd.

Today’s panel includes Oisin Coghlan, Chief Executive Friends of the Earth Ireland, Wendy Grace, Broadcaster and Columnist, Dr. Mick Molloy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror. Senior Counsel Sunniva McDonagh also joined the programme.

Nuala O’Connor, the celebrated author, talks to Brendan about her new novel, Seaborne, about the life of Anne Bonny. She also discusses her recent diagnoses with ADHD and autism, and how the discoveries have changed her life.

Online sleuths, armchair detectives and the rise of the confessional comedy. Podcaster Fionnuala Jones talk to Brendan about the mini-culture war swirling around TV series Baby Reindeer.

Irish Times Film Correspondent Donald Clarke and writer Henrietta McKervey give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.