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Dean sat in for Orla on the Sunday Grill this weekend.

Orla's chatting about wellbeing and bird feeding, a sci fi Waterford drama set 250 years from now and lots more.

Orla is chatting to the Wexford design company creating a Karender in honour of Karens!

This week Kev hears from Waterford FC Operations Manager Tony Burke following an incident-packed evening at the RSC. We speak to Robert Cribbin from the Kilkenny People ahead of the county senior hurling final. And Ian Ryan from Wexford FC talks transfers.

Dilemma - My Mam Wants To Come To My Hen Party by Beat

Rob caught up with Morgan McIntyre of Saint Sister just before they start their tour of Ireland and the UK. They chatted about the new album 'Where I Should End', pre-gig nerves and the girls' background in choral singing. This interview was recorded on 5th November 2021. An edited version (with music) was broadcast on Beat 102-103 on 7th November.

Orla talks to Richard Chambers about his book A State of Emergency, she finds out how to beat the Christmas shopping stress and much more.

Beat Breakfast Podcast - November 5th 2021 Mixdown by Beat

In our fifth and final episode we ask, is there a future for League of Ireland soccer in Kilkenny?

In the fourth episode we see where it all went wrong for the South-East's lost League of Ireland club

Dilemma-I've Been Hooking Up With MY Ex Behind His Girlfriend's Back by Beat

In the third episode we track Kilkenny City's golden era under Waterford legend Alfie Hale

DILEMMA-My Friend Has Sacked My 5 Year Old From Being Her Flower Girl by Beat

Our second episode looks at a milestone appointment in the history of the club

In our first episode, Kevin looks at the foundation of Kilkenny City.

Dilemma -My New Fella Has the Same Shoe Size As Me And Thinks We Can Swap Shoes by Beat

On the day of release of their new album It's Gonna Be OK, Tebi Rex joined Rob O'Connor in the virtual studio to talk about the themes on the record, collaborating with other artists and just what the phrase "Tebi Rex" actually means. Recorded on 29th October 2021. An edited version of this interview was broadcast on Beat 102-103 on 31st October 2021.

Dilemma - My friend's make up is BAD. Can I tell her? by Beat

Orla has some spooky south east stories for Halloween and how 50 scarecrows are entertaining a southeast seaside town.

This week is an Olympics lookback as we hear from 200m sprinter Marcus Lawler, and 400m former Olympic Finalist Thomas Barr.

Beat Breakfast Podcast - October 29th by Beat

Dilemma- My Housemate Keeps A Padlock On His Door And I Want To See Inside His Room by Beat

My Brother Wants to Charge Me To Stay with Him For 2 Weeks by Beat

This week we hear from new Waterford football boss Ephie Fitzgerald, and we get the lowdown from the Galway camp on Henry Shefflin's appointment!

Orla chats milk trucks, positivity and to actress Norma sheehan on her latest theatre role.

Beat Breakfast Podcast - 22nd October 2021 by Beat

Dilemma-I'm Grieving and My Ex Got in Touch-Does This Mean Something? by Beat

My Friend Hasn't Invited My Boyfriend To Her Wedding by Beat

Dilemma-My New Boyfriend Has A Very Hairy Chest by Beat

Dilemma - My New Boyfriend Is A Singer - Songwriter Singing About His Ex by Beat

Orla's looking at upcoming arts and Halloween events in the southeast on the Sunday Grill this weekend.

This week we catch up with Craig Breen, who has just received positive news not only about his own career, but rallying in Ireland. We hear from Pat O'Dowd of the Wexford Stages rally, as the discipline returns to the South-East for the first time in two years. And up-and-coming Wicklow star Max Hart talks us through a heartbreaking end to his 2021 season.

Kevin chats to one of Ireland's most talented drivers, who has finally secured a full seat in the WRC for the next two years. Craig chats about the new move to M-Sport, and why WRC needs to improve its marketing

Beat Breakfast Podcast - October 15th 2021 by Beat

Shoutout To My Ex - Do I confess to my fiancée that I got with my ex when we were on a break by Beat

Dilemma - My New Girlfirend Hasn't Changed Her Bed Sheets In Two Months by Beat

Nealo spoke with Rob O'Connor about his brand of jazz & funk infused hip-hop and how he's looking forward to bringing the live show to Waterford as part of the Imagine Arts Festival at the end of October. Originally broadcast on 10th October 2021 on Beat 102-103

On the release day for her album 'Home', Elaine Mai donned her headset and joined Rob O'Connor to talk about the eveolution of her sound, collaborating with others and perfecting the sad bop. There's also a bit of technical talk about her studio setup for any of the gear nerds out there. This interview was recorded on 8th October 2021. An edited version was broadcast on Beat 102-103 on 10th October 2021.

Dilemma - I Am Bridesmaid For My Friend And She Asked Me To Lose Weight by Beat

Dilemma - My New Girlfriend Wants Me To Dress Like Harry Styles And Paul Mescal by Beat

Cillian from Beat News catches up with Concern Worldwide Campaigner Isabelle Tickel about the 'Nothing Kills Like Hunger' campaign. For information visit act.concern.net

Orla's talking ferrets, lizards & other exotic pets while she also finds out how to make your Halloween a little more sustainable.

On this week's show we chat to WIT Wildcats Coach Tommy O'Mahony with the Basketball Ireland national leagues starting again this weekend after an 18-month hiatus. Ian Ryan gives his reaction following Wexford FC's defeat to Cork City And we hear about the bookmakers' newest kids on the block...

On this week's show we preview more massive Croke Park clashes for South-East sides. We chat to Wexford Interim Wexford Intermediate ladies football manager Liz Kent as their fairytale story continues. And we preview next weekend's Intermediate and Junior A camogie finals with Kilkenny's Roisín Phelan and Wexford's Ciara Donoghue

Beat Breakfast Podcast - October 8th 2021 by Beat

Shoutout To My Ex - Myself And My Fiancée Split - I Want The Ring Back by Beat

Two Robs in the virtual studio. Rob O'Connor of Beat 102-103 and Rob Baker from the band The Crayon Set, on to talk about their new album Downer Disco, which blends 80s sounds with indie melodies. This interview was recorded on 1st October 2021. An edited version was broadcast on Beat 102-103 on 3rd October 2021.

Dilemma - I Moved Out And My Mam Has Turned My Old Room Into 'the' Spare Room by Beat

Ryan Andrews chats to Niall and Sho about Ultimate Hell Week by Beat

Dilemma - My Flatmate Is Copying Me - Jeans, Oat Milk And My Phrases by Beat

Dilemma - My Girlfriend Told Me She Loves Me After Two Months Together by Beat