iRadio in the Morning with Cooper & Oonagh

Keith Barry was in to see us today. He was in to try and hypnotise Oonagh to get a bit of confidence in front of crowds ahead of her stand-up comedy gig. Cooper had an accident as well

Today on the show, we reveal the number one thing couples argue about most, plus we hear from a listener on Get It Off Your Chest after a waiter laughed at the way she ordered her steak dinner. And Keith Barry joins us in the studio to see if he can help Oonagh deal with her nerves in front of crowds, before showing off some of his incredible hypnosis and mind-reading tricks!

Rachel was out for a girls' weekend in Dublin when ordering a well-done steak at a posh restaurant left her feeling embarrassed. The waiter joked, “Ah, there's always one,” before one of her friends took things even further, calling her palate that of a “knuckle-dragging farmer.” Everyone else found it hilarious, but Rachel was left raging and barely ate her dinner. Was the waiter out of order for mocking her food order? And should Rachel confront her friend or just let the comments go? We tackle the restaurant drama and ask: is there such a thing as ordering a steak too well done?

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! Today was all about couples and what they get annoyed at each other for

Claire joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! This time it's all about the mad things we get up to while we're stuck waiting by the phone on hold forever

Deirdre joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

On today's show, we reveal the strange things people get up to while they're stuck on hold on the phone, from scrolling and pacing to finding increasingly creative ways to pass the time!We also hear from a listener on Get It Off Your Chest who is being driven mad by a housemate's bizarre food habits, before Oonagh delivers one of her best Wind-Up Wednesday prank calls yet. Expect plenty of chaos, laughs and an unforgettable prank!

Today on Get It Off Your Chest, Jen has a seriously strange housemate food habit to get off her chest. Her fitness-obsessed housemate sticks to a strict diet of salmon, vegetables, chicken salad and eggs — but Jen has discovered that he eats his boiled eggs shell and all!He insists the eggshell is packed with nutrients and is perfectly normal, but Jen is far from convinced. Is this an unusual but harmless fitness habit, or has her housemate taken healthy eating a step too far? We discuss strange food habits, eating eggshells and the weirdest things our housemates do.

Oonagh did one of her best pranks yet and poor Erik and his gaming van was at the receiving end of it all. Oonagh rang up as an unhinged mother wanting compensation from Erik because her son was after losing his first tooth in his gaming van

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! Today we got to the bottom of what people put off until the very last minute the most

Darren joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

Danny O'Brien dropped into us on the show today. He's a professional comedian coach, and he attempted to help Oonagh out with getting her head around putting a comedy set together. However, it tuned out that the majority of her life is comedy gold anyway

On today's show, we reveal the #1 thing people always leave until the very last minute — and listeners had plenty of hilarious and relatable answers! We also tackle a housemate and friendship drama over Oasis ticket payments on Get It Off Your Chest, as one listener wonders whether she's being unreasonable for wanting her friend to pay her back.Plus, Irish comedian and comedy coach Danny O'Brien joins us to help level up Oonagh's stand-up comedy, as she prepares for her first ever comedy performance. Can Danny turn Oonagh's ideas into an actual comedy routine?

Today on Get It Off Your Chest, Shannon is seriously annoyed after helping her friends secure Oasis tickets. She managed to get three tickets using her code, but after paying upfront, one friend immediately sent her the money while the other has asked if she can wait until next month to pay.Shannon is left wondering if her friend is taking liberties or if she should be more understanding about her financial situation. If a friend asks you to buy them a ticket, should they have the money ready to pay you back? We discuss the awkward world of lending money to friends and ask listeners what they would do in Shannon's situation.

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! Today we're talking what makes someone more attractive

Inga joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

Sometimes Oonagh says things on the radio that are a bit mad. Today was definitely one of those days. She's discovered something that she says is revolutionary and it's changed her life. To us it's juts the right ay we'd all go about something...

On this morning's show, Oonagh reveals a discovery that has completely changed her life for the better — and naturally, she has to tell Cooper and the listeners all about it! We also reveal the #1 thing that instantly makes someone more attractive and hear the hilarious answers listeners came up with.Plus, it's Mystery Guest Monday, and we're joined by a special guest who does his best to help Oonagh as she prepares for her upcoming stand-up comedy challenge. Will his advice be enough to get her ready for the stage?

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, a listener called Fergal has a dating dilemma that has sparked a big debate. He paid for the first date after asking her out, but now she has told him that the man should pay for every date.Fergal wants to know if this is simply traditional dating etiquette or whether expecting one person to pay every time is unfair. We discuss who should pay on dates, splitting the bill, taking turns and modern dating expectations, and ask listeners what they think. Is it romantic for one person to always pay, or should dating expenses be shared?

It's Mystery Guest Monday, and today we welcomed renowned etiquette expert William Hanson to the show! We put him to the test to see if he could help Oonagh, who Cooper and the team have decided may be seriously etiquette-challenged.From social situations to the rules of good manners, William gives his expert take while attempting to get Oonagh back on the right side of etiquette. Can he teach her some proper manners, or is Oonagh beyond help?

Karina joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

We had a listener get in touch about something very embarrasing that happened her recently revolving around accidentally sending a picture to her boss that was definitely not meant for him. She wanted people to make her feel better with other embarrassing stories that have happened to them, and listeners didn't disappoint

Today on the show, we hear some of the most embarrassing stories from listeners on Get It Off Your Chest — with plenty of cringe-worthy moments and hilarious confessions! We also get very wet once again in Spits & Giggles, as Cooper and Oonagh battle it out in the ultimate water-filled challenge.Plus, we check in with Oonagh's stand-up comedy challenge to see how she's getting on with writing and preparing her first comedy routine. With her big warm-up gig getting closer, is she starting to find her funny or is the pressure getting to her?

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! Today we're talking about all those things that we get annoyed at when the other Half does it

It's time for another hilarious round of Spits and Giggles! Cooper and Oonagh face off with mouths full of water while Donal plays a series of funny clips designed to break them. The challenge is simple: don't laugh. If they crack, they'll end up spraying water all over each other. In this messy game, the wettest person at the end is actually the winner, because it means their opponent laughed the most.

Oonagh has been tasked with becoming a stand-up comedian. She's very nervous about the whole thing, but we wanted to check in with her about it to see how she's getting on.

Jo joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! Today we talk boring meeting survival

Today on the show, we reveal the hilarious things people secretly do to entertain themselves during boring work meetings, from checking their phones to mentally planning their entire weekend! We also hear from a listener on Get It Off Your Chest who is wondering whether she's been ghosted after what seemed like a brilliant first date.Plus, Oonagh continues her journey into stand-up comedy as she tests out some of her potential material ahead of her first comedy warm-up gig, with comedian Martin Angolo on hand to help her find the funny!

Oonagh's life is literally a 24/7 comedy of errors and we don't understand how she survives day-to-day. This is a prime example of what we call 'Classic Oonagh' - prepare yourself...

Today's Get It Off Your Chest comes from Mark, who is confused after what seemed like a brilliant first date. He and his date chatted for nearly two hours, swapped numbers and even talked about meeting up again.Mark then managed to book a table at her favourite restaurant — but after messaging her with the good news, he got no reply. It's now been a full week and he's wondering whether she's genuinely busy, needs more time, or has simply ghosted him.Should Mark give her another chance to reply, send one final message or take the hint and move on? What would you do?

We spoke to Dublin comedian Martin Angolo on the show today. We talked about Oonagh's upcoming comedy set she's preparing for, and the more she spoke the more he thought she'd be well suited to the task

Jamie Lee joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

Today Oonagh got to meet her comedy mentor Jess. It's her job to help mould Oonagh into a stand-up comedy genius. It's a talk ask but we know she'll find a way

Today's Get It Off Your Chest comes from John, who's getting fed up with arguments with his girlfriend over Instagram. She posts loads of pictures and stories of them together, while John rarely posts anything because he simply isn't a big social media user.The problem? She feels that because she posts more, it means she cares more about their relationship. John insists he's not hiding her or embarrassed by her — he just doesn't think about putting their relationship online.Is Instagram becoming a battleground for couples? Does posting your partner prove how much you care, or should relationships exist beyond social media? Tune in as we discuss John's dilemma and hear what listeners think.

Oonagh is back with another hilarious Wind-Up Wednesday prank call! Today's unsuspecting victim is told there's a serious problem with his balls — they keep turning up all over the place and he apparently can't keep control of them!A ridiculous prank, a very confused listener and plenty of laughs as Oonagh tries to convince him that his runaway balls are becoming a real problem.

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! It's all about the annoying things housemates do to rile us up today

Oonagh is back, and she's brought another brilliant Wind-Up Wednesday prank call — this time involving a man who keeps losing his balls! We also hear from a listener on Get It Off Your Chest who's having relationship trouble over Instagram and how much they post about each other online.Plus, Oonagh officially begins her journey into stand-up comedy as she meets her comedy mentor, who is taking on the challenge of helping her write and perform her very first comedy set! Can she really become a comedian? Tune in to find out!

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! It was all about that 1 thing we all need in our lives this morning...

Gemma is back in for Oonagh for one final day before Oonagh returns tomorrow! We chat about the number one thing everyone feels they need, celebrate a brand-new high scorer on Rhyme It, and hear from a listener on Get It Off Your Chest who is locked in a full-blown parking war with her nightmare neighbour — and his strategically placed wheelie bins!Expect plenty of laughs, listener drama, competitive Rhyme It action and another classic Get It Off Your Chest dilemma.

Today's Get It Off Your Chest comes from Laura, who is at breaking point with her neighbour's unusual approach to parking. Every morning, he moves his car and leaves his wheelie bins in his parking space to stop anyone else from using it while he's gone for the entire day.With parking already difficult in the small estate — and people regularly parking outside Laura's house — she's wondering if she should simply move the bins and take the empty space when she's stuck.Is the neighbour entitled to save his space with his bins, or is Laura justified in moving them? Would you risk starting a full-blown neighbour parking war?

Pauline joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

Aoife joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

Today's Mystery Guest Monday welcomes Irish singer and producer F3miii to the show! We chat about his music, his journey as an artist and producer, and what's been happening behind the scenes in his career.

Today's Get It Off Your Chest comes from Orla, who's heading to West Cork for a relaxing weekend away with her boyfriend. The only problem? She had visions of a luxurious hotel stay with a gorgeous room, breakfast and maybe even a spa — but her boyfriend has booked a B&B instead.The B&B looks lovely and they both agree it's a beautiful place, but Orla says she had her heart set on the hotel experience and a bit of luxury. Her boyfriend thinks she's making a fuss and should just enjoy the weekend.Is Orla being too fussy, or does she have a point? Would you change the booking to a hotel or just embrace the B&B and enjoy the weekend?

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! The big question today was what is the food you'd eat forever and be perfectly happy with it...

Today on the show, Gemma is in for Oonagh as we reveal the food people would happily eat for the rest of their lives!

Cooper has officially had enough of Oonagh's embarrassing challenges! After she signed him up to learn burlesque dancing and strip on stage, and left him to climb Croagh Patrick for a forfeit that was meant to be hers, Cooper and Donal decided the tables needed to turn.They've finally put their foot down and signed Oonagh up for a challenge of her own — and she is NOT happy about it. Oonagh must now learn how to do stand-up comedy and perform a support set for a professional comedian's show by the end of October!

Today's Get It Off Your Chest comes from Nat, who's been dating a guy she really likes for the past few months. There's just one problem — he seems to complain about everything when they're out!From finding problems with his food in restaurants to telling noisy people to be quiet at the cinema, Nat is starting to feel embarrassed by his constant complaints. The thing is, she doesn't even think he realises he's doing it — it just seems to be part of his personality.Should Nat say something and ask him to tone down the complaining, or is this simply who he is? We hear your advice and ask listeners: have you ever dated a chronic complainer, and can you actually change someone who's always looking for something to moan about?

We want the number one answer from you to Donal's question. We have fun finding other answers along the way, but what is number 1! We've all had those really crappy days, but what's your go to thing to buy to give yourself some therapy?