David Lynch's Blue Velvet at 40

Jess Fahy discusses the portraits of the O’Connell women that hang on the walls of Derrynane House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian pianist and winner of the 2025 Dublin International Piano Competition, Carter Johnson, performs live in studio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Margaret Kelleher discusses her book Mary and Padraic Colum: The Lives and the Dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Benedict looks back at David Lynch's Blue Velvet 40 years on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick is joined by former judge and writer Neil Hegarty, former competition winner John O'Donnell, and the Short Story Series producer, Sarah Binchy, to celebrate 40 years of the RTÉ Short Story Competition and discuss this year’s shortlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colm Ó Foghlú and Aoife Ní Bhriain discuss their Stiúideo Cuan–commissioned works, plus a live studio performance from Aoife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review Brothers (Apple TV+), Monster: Lizzie Borden (Netflix) and Tall Tales and Murder (RTÉ).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eamon Sweeney and John Meagher review new releases from Gilla Band, Beck and Gurriers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eamon Sweeney and John Meagher review new releases from Gilla Band, Beck and Gurriers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Mac Gregor and Tara Brady review Hope, Sense and Sensibility, Her Private Hell and The Lost Children of Tuam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.