The Anton Savage Show

Emmet Oliver chats with Orla McGowan, Musical Director with the Dublin Gospel Choir, before they sign off the year with a rendition of 'What a Wonderful World.'

Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for The Irish Independent, chats with Emmet Oliver about this year in entertainment - all of the high notes and low notes, from Kneecap to Katy Perry.

Emmet Oliver is joined by Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times Ireland Journalist Lise Hand and Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland John Lee to review 2025.

Off the Ball's Ger Gilroy joins Emmet Oliver to recap this year in sport!

From Lunar missions to private space ventures, what captured the imagination in science and space in 2025, and what lies ahead for 2026? Sean Defoe is joined by space commentator Leo Enright to explore the highs, the surprises, and the missions to watch next year.

Arts journalist Pat Carty joins Sean Defoe to chat through some of the music highlights of 2025.

Sinéad Burke, Founder & CEO at Tilting the Lens, joins Sean Defoe to discuss what more needs to be done to create conditions for disabled people to be successful in the workplace.

Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann; Valerie Cox, author & journalist; Fergus Finlay, columnist with the Irish Examiner & Former CEO of Barnardos; and Louisa Meehan of Woodview.

Clinical hypnotherapist and best-selling author, Fiona Brennan, joins Sean Defoe to share some simple mind-based hacks to help you fall asleep faster and wake up properly rested in the New Year.

Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent & Indo Daily Presenter & Saoirse McHugh, environmentalist and campaigner from Achill Island.

For many people, Christmas dinner is the most stressful meal they cook all year, and few understand that pressure better than Mark Moriarty. The chef and broadcaster is back on RTÉ this Monday with a Christmas Special focused on keeping festive cooking simple, calm, and achievable. Mark joins Sean Defoe to talk about it all.

Christmas can be a time of connection, but it can also bring tension and emotional strain within families. Joining Sean Defoe is Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist & author, who has some practical guidance on navigating challenging family dynamics and protecting your wellbeing over the festive period.

Joining Sean Defoe 'In conversation' is former RTÉ sports broadcaster and current Fine Gael Senator, Evanne Ni Chuilinn.

Christmas chocolate divides families like nothing else. Some are pure nostalgia, some promise luxury, and some disappear far too quickly. To put them to the test, Sean Defoe is joined by writer and broadcaster Barbara Scully and journalist and digital and social media executive with Newstalk, Ciara Treacy, to taste test Celebrations, Roses, Quality Street, Butlers, Lir, and a bit of Dubai indulgence.

Sean Defoe is joined by GP Dr Ilona Duffy to discuss the significant surge in flu cases being seen across the country, the resulting pressure on hospitals, and the decision by many facilities to impose stricter visiting restrictions over the Christmas period, as well as the practical steps people can take to reduce the risk of infection and protect vulnerable loved ones.

With endless choice on streaming platforms, what keeps certain Christmas movies enduring, and what does that say about how we consume entertainment today? Screentime's John Fardy joins Sean Defoe to discuss.

Anton is joined by comedian Neil Delamere to talk about his new tour.

Last night saw the biggest premiere of the year take place in the Light House Cinema in Smithfield. There was an Oscar buzz and strong winds as Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal walked the red carpet to promote their new film, Hamnet. To discuss further, Anton is joined by Newstalk's Henry McKean.

Amid new proposals that would require foreign visitors to hand over five years of their social media history before entering the United States, questions are mounting about privacy, security, and the practical impact on millions of travellers, including those from Ireland. To help unpack what these changes could mean and how they fit into the wider tightening of US immigration policy, Anton is joined by John Foley of Foley Law Offices in Boston, a leading immigration attorney specialising in US entry and visa regulations.

Children's hospitals are in crisis mode, with record numbers of flu admissions and intensive care beds filling fast, all before the flu season has even reached its peak. Anton is joined by Dr Brendan O'Shea, Kildare GP, Medical Director at K Doc, and Assistant Professor of Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin, to assess what's driving this surge and what needs to happen next in the community and in primary care.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Bryan Dobson, former RTÉ broadcaster; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail TD for the Wicklow–Wexford constituency & Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence; and Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West.Jack Hahn, Today reporter in Sydney, also joins Anton to get the latest on the shooting incident in Bondi, which has left at least 10 people dead.00:35:45.000

At least 10 people have been pronounced dead after gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah event being held at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Jack Hahn, Today reporter in Sydney, joins Anton to get the latest.

A familiar face on Channel 4's longest-runninggame show, Countdown, and its comedic spin-off ‘8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown'; Susie Dent has made a name for herself as a word expert. She joins Anton to chat about her career and her new book ‘Words for Life: To Boost Every Day of the Year'.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.

In recent months, Ireland's defense posture has come under renewed scrutiny, from concerns about our capacity to monitor our own airspace to wider questions about how prepared we are for emerging geopolitical threats. Anton takes a closer look at what Ireland's vulnerabilities actually are, why they matter, and what kind of response is realistically required. Joining Anton is Stephen Collins, columnist and former political editor of The Irish Times; Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former Commandant in the Army Ranger Wing; and Raluca Saceanu, CEO of Smartech247.

Shortening days mean we're all slowing down, but perhaps we need to take a page from the animal kingdom and prioritise rest and building up resources this winter season. Wildlife expert, Éanna Ní Lamhna, explains what's happening in the animal kingdom as we retreat into the safety of our homes.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times & Noelle O'Connell, Outgoing CEO of European Movement Ireland.

Ireland is the latest country impacted by the rise in high-potency MDMA in the European market, with the HSE issuing a statement confirming that small pills can inflict significant damage when taken. Prof Eamon Keenan, HSE national clinical lead for addiction services, outlines the risks and symptoms of usage with Anton.

Anton was joined by Zhao Xiyuan the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland. The two discussed the current state of Ireland–China relations, areas of cooperation, and the current geopolitical landscape .

An under-16s social media ban will take effect in Australia on December 10th. The imitative, which has garnered support and generated criticism, was brought forth in the name of online safety for minors. Children aged ten to fifteen are left scrambling to save whatever data they have from apps like Instagram and Facebook before these apps become unavailable to them until their 16th birthday. The European Commission is due to convene and envisage what a similar incentive in Europe could mean. Anton to discuss was founder and CEO of Cybersafe Kids Alex Cooney.

How aware are you of a Gender Pay Gap where you work? With the inclusion of companies who employ 50 or more people, we are seeing more reporting. But the extent and impact of reporting is called into question. Even at the highest levels of governance, change may need to happen. Today, only two departments, the Department of Equality and the Department of Finance boast gender pay gaps that favor women. So, what do these figures say about the inclusion of women in the workforce and is reporting enough. To discuss was Jennifer Keane, founder of PayGap.ie

For this weeks edition of In Conversation, was joined by Best-selling Dublin author of ‘All Her Fault' Andrea Mara. She joined Anton to discuss her career and the surreal experience of seeing your writing brough to life and breaking into Hollywood.

Joining Anton to review the stories in the papers today was Joan Mulvihill, Digitization expert, Frances Fitzgerald, Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste, and member of the G7 Advisory Council And Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fail TD and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs

national inquiry will be undertaken by the Irish Military Intelligence Service and Garda Headquarters This comes following the incident which saw 5 military style drones seek to disrupt Ukrainian president Volodymir Zelensky state visit to Ireland last Monday The incident is raising alarm bells in Europe as Ireland prepares to host the EU presidency in the summer of 2026. Joining Anton was security and defense Analyst Declan Power.

Netflix has released a documentary profiling what it is like to be the child of an infamous serial killer, the daughter of the BTK killer. We often hear about these cases from the 70s and 80s, but rarely today, is there a big serial killer captured. Has technology caught up with them? Are serial killers a dying population? And why are we so fascinated by them? Joining Anton to discuss is Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and Director of Forensic Psychological Services, Dr Patrick Randall.

Chef Richard Corrigan joins Anton to talk about his preparations for Virginia Park Lodge opening its doors on Christmas Day for an intimate experience, the ethos that drives his cooking, and more.

For this week's Ask The Expert, Anton is joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.

Netflix has moved to buy Warner Bros' film and streaming businesses in a takeover valued at around $72 billion. If it goes ahead, it would place some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises - from DC superheroes to Warner's vast film library - under the Netflix umbrella. What would that mean for the industry, for audiences, and for the future of theatre releases? Anton is joined by author, critic, and all-round expert on film Darren Mooney to break it all down.

Singer and former Eurovision winner, Charlie McGettigan, joins Anton to discuss the significance of the Eurovision boycott.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Former Tánaiste and Labour Minister, Joan Burton & Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News with Mediahuis.

Like every year, it had tears of joy and tears of sadness. Stars were made, and Patrick Kielty had so, so, many costume changes. Joining Anton to chat through how it all went is Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent & Freelance Journalist, Niamh O'Reilly.

Anton is joined by the one and only, Jarlath Regan, to talk about his new book 'The Gobshite Guidebook: A Survival Manual', touring, and more.