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Featuring some of the most ear-catching moments you might have missed from the day on Ireland's top radio station RTÉ Radio 1, filleted and ready for bingeing. Featuring the best of programmes like The Ryan Tubridy Show, Today with Claire Byrne, Liveline, The Ray D'Arcy Show and Drivetime. Published every weekday evening.

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 57:33


    On this three shades of grey edition of PBD: More money than sense – the great AI spend hits Irish workers  Wrapped up warm – how to do lake swimming properly  And Stay forever – Kylie joins Irish piano player for some tunes

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 57:33


    On this rays of sunshine among the clouds edition of PBD: Must-have merch – how long would you queue for a new piece of kit?  Enough – Dawn French tells Oliver about her new novel  And Public Service – payments controversy tarnishes the RTÉ brand

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 57:33


    On this moon joy edition of PBD: Banning social media for under-16s – would it work and should we do it?  At the mercy – how IBD makes life so unpredictable  And People like us – the history of one Irish Protestant family

    Playback Daily Friday May 15th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 57:33


    The history of aviation in Ireland, get your outdoors summer ready & Irish comedian David Nihill on how he became a US success

    Playback Daily Thursday May 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 57:33


    On this edition of Playback Daily: ladies football goes down under, Disneyland price hikes and...it's official, Paul Rudd is Irish (kind of).

    Playback Daily Wednesday May 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 57:34


    How to plan a healthy holiday, Mike Pickering from M People chats about his new memoir & should there be more breath tests for Irish drivers? All this & more on Playback Daily

    Playback Daily Tuesday May 12th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 57:33


    On this edition of Playback Daily: Punk reunions, Costly Communions, And Penneys goes to New York.

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 57:33


    On this blue Monday edition of PBD: Who's that guy? – when movies and TV shows recast roles  Me, me, me – author Séamas O'Reilly looks after number one  And they show movies too? – celeb-spotting at Cannes

    Playback Daily Friday May 8th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 57:33


    Marking David Attenborough's 100th birthday, film and tv recommendations for the weekend & the decline of football match programmes

    Playback Daily Thursday May 7th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 57:28


    On this edition of Playback Daily, a sleep consultant for kids, why the country's newest train station is only a temporary stop for sport and what's hot and what's not on the big and small screens this month

    Playback Daily Tuesday May 5th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 57:28


    How to treat your itchy dog, the latest on the Met Gala & adult ADHD, Oliver Callan hears from the co-authors of a new book on the topic

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 57:28


    On this edition of Playback Daily, concerns around concussion in sport, farmer's fears about fuel and why ICE agents are leading to a decline at GAA matches in the US.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 57:28


    On this no-wine Wednesday edition of PBD: When thousands sailed – what the 1926 Census tells us about us  Put the kettle on – how to exercise safely with a bad back  And you'll be waiting – why EV buses aren't running

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 57:27


    On this is it April or October edition of PBD: Country swapping – the Americans immigrating into Ireland Chemo comedy – the man playing the piano in the oncology ward And The pink tax – why women pay more than men for the same products 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 57:28


    On this dull but it could still be summer edition of PBD: 13 Zeros – how the fear of AI is affecting workplaces  To splash or not to splash – wait for potential handout or buy now?  And That's you! – when you discover your co-star was in the Toy Show

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 57:28


    On this sunshine and goosebumps edition of PBD: Splashing the cash – Ryder Cup tickets cost how much??  Designs on bills – who decides what you see on your bank notes  And I'll have what he's having – the short back and sides of it all

    Playback Daily Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 57:28


    On this who loves the sun edition of PBD: Needing a hero – people who don't hesitate when the worst happens  Brothers not in arms – how the Healy-Raes fell out  And Essential reading – Aoife Dooley's brilliant new book for children

    Playback Daily Tuesday April 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 57:30


    Comedian Chris Mc Causland talks Strictly & his Irish tour, good news for the curlew bird in Ireland & Eoin Mc Gee answers your financial questions

    Playback Daily Monday April 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 57:28


    On this edition of Playback Daily, the most complained about companies, a definition of doxing and why Gardaí want more action taken again the issue and how some people's lineage on the newly released 1926 census is not what they expected.

    Playback Daily Friday April 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 57:28


    On this paper to pixels edition of playback daily for Friday the 17th of April, we drive head first into the 1926 census - Sartorial advice for First Dates - and  the War of Words between the White House and the Pope

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 57:28


    On this plausible deniability edition of PBD: How much?? – how Zuck frittered away billions on the metaverse  Celtic Covid – comedian Craig Ferguson gets infected  And Money for nothing – ordered and paid for but still not here

    Playback Daily Wednesday April 15th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 57:28


    A rare shark washed up on the Sligo coast, how to talk to AI (and how not to) & Oliver Callan hears about the UCC students who have set up a food bank

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 57:28


    On this double dunked edition of PBD: Cosmeticorexia – how skincare companies are targeting children  Time please – creator Nancy Harris on the final season of The Dry  And Taxing business – one coach company exits the school bus scheme

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 57:28


    On this all new but strangely familiar edition of PBD: Veep, Veep – the US Vice President has the opposite of the Midas touch  Protest endgame – how surging fuel prices started protests and ended businesses  And Cancel culture – can we still love the art but not the artist?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 57:40


    On this only fooling ourselves edition of PBD:  Baaaaand on the run – the joys of baby lambs arriving  No such thing as a cheap date – the rising cost of babysitters  And No regrets? – a history of Apple as the iconic company turns 50...

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 57:40


    On this last day of March edition of PBD: Think of the children – should nicotine pouches be banned?  Dog days – having a pet is good for your health  And Hasta la vista, Belfast – Arnold gets an honorary doctorate...

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 57:40


    On this Monday Monday edition of PBD: Four-legged more than friends – the love lives of animals Flaking off from home? – Why IBEC wants us back in the office And Yes, that Julia – Writing for the acting megastar...

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 57:41


    On this dearg doom edition of PBD: Trojan Hero – Ireland striker's classy post-match interview  Eggstortion – How Easter eggs got smaller and more expensive  And Show Jumping – One woman returns to horse-riding after 10 years...

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 57:40


    On this Prague state of mind edition of PBD: Dodgeball – Why dodgy box owners could soon be looking over their shoulders  LOL or no LOL – What's funny here may not be funny there  And Green Ticket – Following the boys in green to Prague...

    Playback Daily Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 57:40


    On this four seasons in one day edition of PBD: Ghosted – How bad manners became mainstreamed  Let there be carnage – Venomous false widow spider invasion!  And  Man oh man – what looksmaxxing means for your, em, looks...

    Playback Daily Tuesday March 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 57:47


    Financial planner Eoin Mc Gee on the financial ‘tweakments' that can save you money, the Irish are on the way to Prague we hear from fans en route and Oliver Callan meets the wedding celebrant of the year

    Playback Daily Monday March 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 57:46


    Morning Ireland pays tribute to Sunday Game legend Michael Lyster, Oliver Callan chats to TV presenter & podcaster Síomha ní Ruairc about her new TG4 quiz show & David Mc Cullagh hears how scammers are using dodgy boxes & smart TV's to target people

    Playback Daily Friday March 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 57:47


    Some fancy weekend breakfast inspo, a look ahead to the Six Nations finale & we meet the Irish honoured at the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA

    Playback Daily Tues March 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 57:47


    Oliver meets the Roscommon sisters who are world boxing & world hyrox champions! Navigating the cost of menopause & how Ireland's chippers are adapting to rising business costs & competition in the takeaway market...all this & more on today's programme

    Playback Daily Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 57:40


    On this peace, love and understanding edition of PBD: Taking a chance – David McCullagh fails to get the better of Barry Keoghan  Oscars ahoy – when it comes to Jordan vs Chalamet, there's only one winner  And Solid backbone – what the nation's capital is made of...

    Playback Daily Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 57:40


    On this first Friday of the month edition of PBD: Come again? – a very long word in Welsh  Love story – JFK Jr and Carolyn Bissette get the Disney treatment  And Black and blue – what it's like sparring with Katie Taylor...

    Playback Daily Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 57:40


    On this too bright, too shiny edition of PBD: Thumbs up – could ride sharing work in Ireland?  Losing the plot – has World Book Day forgotten about the books?  And short, not so sweet – Irish history in just 250 pages

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 57:40


    On this bright and shiny edition of PBD: Head cases – how vintage hurling helmets put players at risk  I'm good, thanks – mealtimes on weight loss drugs  And spoiled for choice – Dave Fanning tries to pick a tattoo design for his birthday...

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 57:40


    On this bored of peace edition of PBD: Science fantasy – putting data centres in space is all the rage, in theory  Another mindful round – Bressie on inspirations for his new book  And war surge – another conflict, another rise in oil prices...

    Playback Daily Friday February 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 57:47


    Another Lotto winner in Mayo, could gel nail lamps be damaging our health? Former Labour leader Pat Rabitte is the viziting critic on The Oliver Callan Show & tries a 'silent book club'

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 57:41


    On this telescopic Thursday edition of PBD: Sorry for your trouble – eulogising and socialising at Irish funerals  The Ides have it – March is almost here. Should we be worried? And the hot drop – best not buy this kettle...

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 57:40


    On this not dressed for the weather Wednesday edition of PBD:  Stay on target – how to keep motivated to keep getting healthy Back's gone again – how to age gratefully And it's later than you think – how to Swedish Death Clean your life

    Playback Daily Monday February 23rd 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 57:47


    Jessie Buckley's BAFTA, male hairloss & the most popular books in Irish libraries

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 57:40


    On this ashen Wednesday edition of PBD: The sweet spot – what's the ideal duration for your next mass? Pour your misery down – it's the rain, again – are you happy? And AI on the westside – comedian Enya Martin on tech vs accents

    Playback Daily Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 57:41


    On this pancake-filled Tuesday edition of PBD: Is that what you're wearing? – dishing the dirt on America's Next Top Model Released at last – growing up with a narcissistic parent And respecting the lore – how Sinners got Ireland right

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 57:40


    On this Spring-Winter-Spring-Winter Monday edition of PBD: We are not alone – Barack Obama says aliens exist – is he for real? Parade leader – Vogue Williams is Dublin's grand marshal And shouting for a twist – Edel Coffey on her twisty new thriller

    Playback Daily Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 57:40


    On this torrential Thursday edition of PBD: Is my pillow moving? – Dublin neighbourhood terrorised by rats Hard labour – balancing the farm, the fancy career and the studies And a life left behind – deported after 40 years in the US

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 57:41


    On this mercurial Monday edition of PBD: No due process – the Irishman detained for months by ICE in the US Heaven via Belfast – Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee's new comedy And in the heir tonight – Nic Collins takes the drumkit from his dad

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 57:40


    On this wet wet wet Friday edition of PBD: Have cat, will travel – bringing your pet on holiday First time's the charm – Sorcha and Jenny talk love at first date And gun in your pocket – how some Olympians are gaining an advantage

    Playback Daily Thursday Feb 5th 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 57:48


    The myths & truths about cortisol, smart tips for online shopping & a report on the exotic pets rescued in Ireland. All this and more on this episode of Playback Daily.

    Playback Daily Pod Wednesday 4 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 57:40


    On this unexpectedly bright February edition of PBD: Golden Guys – David and Adam go deep on the lure of gold Old Wounds – Jason McAteer goes to see the Saipan movie And standing up – how comedy helps Sophia Wren with her mental health

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