Graham Norton -"I'm just the comedy butler"

LGBTQ+ activist, journalist and DJ Tonie Walsh talks to Brendan about the songs that soundtrack his life. He recalls his 'lyrical childhood' and speaks about the transgressive power of simply dancing as a gay man at the Hirschfeld Centre. And he reflects on the challenges still faced by the gay community today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the announcement this week that Dune director Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, Cara O'Doherty, film critic and Bond fan, explores what he might do with Bond and questions do we even care about Bond anymoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Times Arts Journalist, Nadine O'Regan, and John Maguire, film critic with the Business Post give Brendan their recommendations for the best T.V. and films to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday Papers are Mary Hannafin, Barrister and former Fianna Fail Minister for Education; Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute UCD; Lorna Fitzpatrick, Communications Consultant, and Oisín Coghlan, Public Policy Advisor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he prepares to leave the region, Alistair Bunkall speaks to Brendan about his four years as Sky News Middle East Correspondent. He describes the challenges for journalists in conveying the scale of devastation in Gaza without independent access.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Casey, Water Safety Development with Cork County Council has a practical tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Norton talks to Brendan about selling his New York home, his new ITV1 show, getting back to West Cork every summer, being in San Francisco when the AIDS epidemic broke out, why Julia Roberts has true star quality, and how he's sporting a new shoulder. His latest novel 'Frankie' is just out in paperback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan on what causes rage, what it's doing to our bodies and our minds and what to do when you lose your cool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef and Influencer Trisha Lewis gives Brendan tips on how to meal prep like a pro without sacrificing taste and she introduces Brendan to the Weetabix cheesecake!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Registered Dietician Sarah Keogh demystifies minerals and explains how a food-first approach can help us feel energised and well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.