U105 Podcasts

'More than proud, to see these young lads who came through our youth system - it's a massive achievement' - Geoff Wylie, chair of the NI Darts Organisation reacted to local players Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney winning the Darts World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We're one of the most nature-depleted parts of Europe...if we can't take that seriously, what good is the Executive?' Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole has criticised DUP/SF opposition to the Nutrient Action Plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We've got your back, we're here to speak up for you' - Cllr Gary McKeown says it's important that politicians make it clear that migrants and people of other nationalities shouldn't live in fear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'There's political forums for these discussions, that's where it should be - it should never descend into violence' - Jonathan Buckley warned those involved in disorder risk a criminal record. Frank also spoke to deputy mayor Jess Johnston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I left as the windows started coming in around us, the staff stayed til the very end to make sure everyone was out - it was very frightening' - Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly spoke to Frank after masked youths set fire to Larne Leisure Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should school children have daily PE lessons? Charity the Youth Sports Trust have warned nearly half of young people are getting 30 minutes activity a day - the Chief Medical Officer recommends one hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Belfast introduce a congestion charge? Oxford is to trial a temporary charge, to alleviate traffic jams - could it reduce journey times and encourage public transport uptake? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Officers were injured after another night of rioting in Ballymena. Frank spoke to reporter Peter McVerry, DUP MLA Paul Frew, TUV councillor Matthew Warwick and Darren Ferguson from Beyond Skin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'It shouldn't have happened - it caused anxiety and stress for pensioners across NI - we need to hear how it will affect people here' - SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan spoke to Frank about the government's u-turn on the winter fuel payment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Case law is allowing perpetrators to get the most pitiful sentences you could imagine' - UUP justice spokesman Doug Beattie spoke to Frank as his party brings a motion on sentencing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'One family I spoke to hid in their roof space until they could be safely escorted out by police - that's not reflective of the vast majority who protested last night' Sian Mulholland spoke to Frank after disturbances in Ballymena Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The industry needs help. We're creating an environment where it's less attractive for the people coming to the venues and working in them' -restaurateur Eamon McCusker spoke to Frank as 1 in 4 firms say they're making a loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A majority in NI say they want Stomont to take more action to deal with child poverty, but are our politicians listening? Frank spoke to Peter Bryson, head of Save the Children in NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Richard Dormer spoke to Frank about Blue Lights, meeting his hero and why he's proud to be an ambassador for the charity SOS NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fight and a champion that united the country - former world boxing champion Barry McGuigan spoke to Frank as he marks the 40th anniversary of his world title win against Eusebio Pedroza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are GPs being pushed towards privatisation? Frank spoke to Dr Frances O'Hagan, from the BMA and Prof Deirdre Heenan, after a senior doctor warned of an exodus from the NHS to the private care sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From early beginnings playing covers at home, to performing on stage in Osaka and hearing their music on Love Island and coverage of major sports events, Charlie & Ben from :Panic :Over chatted to Frank ahead of Irish tour dates this summer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Men don't ask for help - the only way to do it, is to be vulnerable' - ahead of a major conference in Belfast, organiser Tiarnan McCarthy spoke to Frank about why men need to reach out, if they're struggling with mental health issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5361: LISTEN¦ 'It's a fantastic city already, but this is going to be transformational and make it even better' DUP councillor Carl McClean spoke to Frank after it was announced the long-awaited £150m seafront development in Bangor was going ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We don't talk about it, journalists just get on with things, we're not meant to be part of the story' - former journalist Leona O'Neill spoke to Frank about the idea behind her initiative to support journalists with their mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newly-crowned Miss NI, Carly Wilson, called in to the studio to chat to Frank about how she plans to use her platform, how the competition has changed and the very personal reason why she has chosen to support Friends of the Cancer Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'You can't give up hope, for Robert's sake' - Terry Delany spoke to Frank about his family's ongoing quest for justice, after his son was shot after he tried to break up a fight involving a son of the veteran republican Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We can't believe they'd let the only theatre in the region go' actor and campaigner Steven Millar says closing the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine would be 'madness' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a people pleaser? Are you carrying other people's emotional load? Frank got some useful tips from Deirdre Maguire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should toddlers get screen time? A Belfast nursery has generated a mixed reaction by using tablets as teaching tools. Frank spoke to top online safety expert Wayne Denner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you pay £1608 to sample some of the world's finest whiskies? Frank spoke to Paul Kane, founder of Belfast Whiskey Week, about the continued popularity of the spirit and the worldwide appeal of Irish whiskey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where are thousands of caterpillars coming from and how can you get rid of them? Frank spoke to Dr Archie Murchie from AFBI about the ash sawfly, which is appearing in gardens across Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We'd like to get to a world where industrial action isn't necessary, but we shouldn't be criminalising teachers for taking lawful steps' - Dr Graham Gault from NAHT talked about plans to fine teachers for not complying with inspections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The registration is only a cheek swab, yet just 2.3% in NI are on the bone marrow donor register' - ex Rangers and Everton star Gary Stevens and Eimear's Wish founder Sean Smyth are working together to encourage more people to sign up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'If you were looking for an illustration of the crisis we have around violence directed at women and girls, it's hard to find a sharper example' MP Claire Hanna said she hopes an attack on a jogger in Belfast won't deter women from running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should there be a train to the plane? Translink say they're looking at the possibility of re-opening a trainline to Belfast International Airport. John spoke to Alliance MLA David Honeyford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Carrick man is embarking on a 10 day Mournes trek, with no tent and relying on the generosity of others for food - to raise awareness of homelessness. John spoke to Graham Fergus mid-way through his challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Country star Kip Moore talked to John, ahead of his arena show at Belfast's SSE. He talked about why he loves performing for NI audiences, whether his song-writing had changed and what gives him hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can the UK and Ireland do to be more competitive at Eurovision? John put this and many other questions to Eurovision expert Will O'Regan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'There are 113,000 jobs in the eating eco-system in NI - nearly a fifth of our private sector' - Michael Bell from NIFDA told John about the many and varied careers in food, in Northern Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the causes and consequences of a rise in Bovine TB for farmers in NI? John spoke to John Kennedy from the UFU and farmer John Carson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The farm was my husband's pride and joy, there was never a moment we thought we might pull the plug' - Roberta Armstrong said despite the pressure of new inheritance tax laws, she never considered selling the farm after her husband's death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vatican has named its first ever American pontiff - Pope Leo XIV - what will his election mean for the direction of the Catholic church? Peter spoke to Fr Brian D'Arcy and Fr Aidan Troy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Communities like ours are crying out for original, strong, fearless journalism'- Impartial Reporter editor Rodney Edwards spoke to Frank about the paper's 200th anniversary and why he's optimistic for the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only black smoke so far, but when might we see a new Pope elected? Is the new pontiff likely to seek to modernise the Catholic church? Frank spoke to papal expert Prof Rebecca Rist from the University of Reading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Among plans to cut waiting lists is a reimbursement scheme, allowing patients to pay up front for a procedure and then receive the money back - what if you don't have the cash? Rick spoke to Alliance's Danny Donnelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we bring back the death penalty? A new poll found a majority support the return of capital punishment for certain crimes. What do you think? Rick spoke to Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brilliant Emer Maguire called in for a chat with John - she talked about her new BBC series 'How's She Cuttin', whether Strabane is country and the useless stuff they teach us at school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Out thousands of dog breeders in NI, only 48 are licensed' - Tara Cunningham from Causeway Coast Dog Rescue spoke to John about the need for much greater regulation of the dog breeding industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Net Zero 'doomed to fail'? Tony Blair claims the government needs to re-think its climate policy. John spoke to Green leader Mal O'Hara and Brian Gregory from the Alliance of British Drivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should smacking be banned in Northern Ireland? NI Children's Commissioner Chris Quinn has called for law that allows a 'reasonable punishment' defence of hitting, slapping or smacking to be repealed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should animal testing for medicines be banned? MPs debated yesterday, after a public petition attracted 250,000 signatures. John spoke to Suzanne Martin from SAFRI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're lucky enough to reach 100, would you still like to be working? Shopkeeper Arthur Ferguson says that despite celebrating a century of life, he has no plans to retire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Freedom of speech is really important, they're entitled to that, but they're not entitled to incite terrorism or break laws around hate speech' - DUP MLA Peter Martin and Malachi O'Doherty spoke to Peter, after police said they were reviewing footage from a Kneecap gig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'When we truly value ourselves, we start to make different choices' - Deirdre talked to Peter about how increasing your self-worth be the answer to achieving your goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'He demonstrated through his leadership great humility and service - he was a voice for those who had no voice - Jane Mellet from Trócaire spoke to Frank about how Pope Francis showed the 'compassion, mercy and joy Christians are called to live' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.