Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Dunne

Musician and broadcaster, Tom Dunne joins Brendan to mark the fortieth anniversary of the brat-pack comedy, ‘Pretty in Pink' - and the iconic soundtrack album that it spawned.

A new survey has found that 47 is apparently the age where people feel their happiest. So, are you happy? And can you pinpoint when you were the happiest?Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Could your decor decisions be to blame for your ever-lasting lack of a partner?One woman had been single for a decade, until Interior Designer and ‘house whisperer' Katie Malik told her her ‘virginal' decor was to blame for repelling men.Katie joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

A rare oarfish has been spotted on a County Clare beach.The deep-sea eel-like creature was found by a group of Brazilian friends, and in mythology is thought to signal the end of the world.So, could we be in trouble?Phil Smith, Science Communicator and Broadcaster (@philofscience on Instagram), joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

This will sound very familiar to any parents listening who are tired of their children invading their beds; after what feels like years of musical beds, Comedian Julie Jay feels it is time to insist on mammy and daddy sharing a mattress, and keeping their kids out!She joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

Guest host Tom Dunne was joined by Michelle Lalor, Fionnuala Jones and Chris Wasser for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:Quinta de Azevedo, Alvarhino, Single EstatePoggio al tesoro 'Il Seggio', Tuscany

A new survey has found that 47 is apparently the age where people feel their happiest. So, are you happy? And can you pinpoint when you were the happiest?Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Could your decor decisions be to blame for your ever-lasting lack of a partner?One woman had been single for a decade, until Interior Designer and ‘house whisperer' Katie Malik told her her ‘virginal' decor was to blame for repelling men.Katie joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

A rare oarfish has been spotted on a County Clare beach.The deep-sea eel-like creature was found by a group of Brazilian friends, and in mythology is thought to signal the end of the world.So, could we be in trouble?Phil Smith, Science Communicator and Broadcaster (@philofscience on Instagram), joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

This will sound very familiar to any parents listening who are tired of their children invading their beds; after what feels like years of musical beds, Comedian Julie Jay feels it is time to insist on mammy and daddy sharing a mattress, and keeping their kids out!She joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

A dad in the UK has gone viral after spending over a year parking in every single space at his local Sainsbury's, carefully tracking and rating each one.What started as a way to beat boredom has captured people's attention online, raising questions about why we're so fascinated by the mundane…Bored man Gareth Wild joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss!

Many OnlyFans models, who might have hundreds of thousands of followers, outsource their private messaging obligations to teams of so-called ‘chatters', but who are these people, and what exactly do they have to do to earn their keep? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Freelance Journalist Lara Bowman, who has been investigating all this for the Times in the UK...

Guest host Tom Dunne was joined by Brian Llyod, Fionnuala Jones and Leslie Williams for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:Pouco Comum Alvarinho from Northern PortugalMOB Lote 3 Tinto 2022, Dão, Portugal

A dad in the UK has gone viral after spending over a year parking in every single space at his local Sainsbury's, carefully tracking and rating each one.What started as a way to beat boredom has captured people's attention online, raising questions about why we're so fascinated by the mundane…Bored man Gareth Wild joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss!

Many OnlyFans models, who might have hundreds of thousands of followers, outsource their private messaging obligations to teams of so-called ‘chatters', but who are these people, and what exactly do they have to do to earn their keep? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Freelance Journalist Lara Bowman, who has been investigating all this for the Times in the UK...

We have probably all used ‘Doctor Google' before a visit to a GP or consultant, but patients are now frequently turning to AI to ask about symptoms and even self diagnose!Dr Omar Tujjar is Founder of international society of medical AI and Consultant in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

As the Leaving Cert oral exams begin this weekend, we're going to look now at some tips and tricks not just to help your kids manage the stress involved, but also to succeed.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Dan Sheedy, Principal of the Tuition Centre and a secondary school teacher for 25 years…

The Housing Minister yesterday stated that no large town in Ireland is likely to achieve city status in the near future. This has come as a great disappointment to the members of the Drogheda City Status Group, which has been campaigning on this issue for many years.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is their PRO, Anthony Murphy.

Red carpet season doesn't just bring glamour; it shapes the body standards we absorb. This year, a trend towards extreme thinness has sparked concern, yet we're also told never to comment on others' bodies.So, has that well-meaning rule gone too far, and are we now avoiding conversations we actually need to have?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Catherine Prasifka, Novelist and Columnist.

Dogs are increasingly becoming a beloved part of weddings. Kathryn Scroope, registered Veterinary Nurse and Founder of Salty Dogs Kerry is providing a very popular dog chaperoning service for people's nuptials… What could go wrong!?Kathryn joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Declan Buckley, and Barbara Scully and Tom Dunne help tackle listener dilemmas!

We have probably all used ‘Doctor Google' before a visit to a GP or consultant, but patients are now frequently turning to AI to ask about symptoms and even self diagnose!Dr Omar Tujjar is Founder of international society of medical AI and Consultant in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

The Housing Minister yesterday stated that no large town in Ireland is likely to achieve city status in the near future. This has come as a great disappointment to the members of the Drogheda City Status Group, which has been campaigning on this issue for many years.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is their PRO, Anthony Murphy.

As the Leaving Cert oral exams begin this weekend, we're going to look now at some tips and tricks not just to help your kids manage the stress involved, but also to succeed.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Dan Sheedy, Principal of the Tuition Centre and a secondary school teacher for 25 years…

Red carpet season doesn't just bring glamour; it shapes the body standards we absorb. This year, a trend towards extreme thinness has sparked concern, yet we're also told never to comment on others' bodies.So, has that well-meaning rule gone too far, and are we now avoiding conversations we actually need to have?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Catherine Prasifka, Novelist and Columnist.

Dogs are increasingly becoming a beloved part of weddings. Kathryn Scroope, registered Veterinary Nurse and Founder of Salty Dogs Kerry is providing a very popular dog chaperoning service for people's nuptials… What could go wrong!?Kathryn joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Tom Dunne, broadcaster and singer/songwriter with Something Happens, joins The Last Word for the Culture Club. Tom chats all about his favourite cultural picks and also what songs, including his own, could make it on to Today FM's list of the top 100 Irish songs.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Over the last twenty-five years, Ireland has changed. Our voices got louder. Our culture reached further, and some extraordinary people helped shape it all…From trailblazers in the arts and social change, to leaders in sport, music and on the big screen, we're counting down the most influential Irish people of the last 25 years.You, the listener, have been voting for who you think are the most influential people that moved us and inspired us as part of Newstalk's 25 of 25!Joining Andrea to discuss the best musicians to come out of Ireland over the past 25 years is Newstalk's Tom Dunne and Today FM's Alison Curtis!

Michelle Obama says no one should see turning 35 as a deadline for marriage or success. So, what should you have done before that time comes around?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Feeling exhausted and lethargic can be caused by many things such as lack of sleep, being overworked or having a busy schedule, but for Ellen Troy, feeling tired for no reason became the norm for her until she discovered she had the ‘Celtic Curse' or the medical term known as ‘Haemochromatosis'. So what exactly is it? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Aontú Cllr on Fingal County Council, Ellen Troy…

With next year's World Cup on the horizon, a new book explores the impact of the world's largest sporting event, from its effect on culture to its political and social role. Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Simon Kuper, Financial Times Writer and author of ‘World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nice Tournaments'...

Are pop stars to blame for a resurgence in smoking? When pop stars like Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter use them in music videos or magazines, or any type of promotional content, they're bound to creep back into the hands of Gen Z fans, right?That's the thoughts of Medical Doctor Maire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, who joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

‘Rage bait' has been named the official Oxford word of 2025 after language experts noticed its usage has tripled this year. The word is a sign of the times and follows in the footsteps of words like ‘BRAT', ‘Manifestation', ‘cooking' or ‘sus' mostly used on online platforms.University of Limerick Linguist Dr Gail Flanagan joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss how words become word of the year, and what this year's victor says about our relationship to the internet…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined guest host Tom Dunne for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

The Government has made promises to solve the housing crisis, and have stood by a long term plan on the basis that it will likely take fifteen years before things get better for people...But, what if that is too late for you?Emma Murphy is like many adults who are saving to buy their first home, and living in her childhood bedroom. At 35, she is in a position where she is delaying things in life…She joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Tom Dunne's guest enjoyed success with his band Rubyhorse, touring the States in 2002 and even appearing on Conan O'Brien and David Letterman. His new memoir ‘All Roads Lead To Where You Are - From Bishopstown to The Beatles' is out now. Joe Philpott joins to discuss!

Where did the Irish pub come from? How is it changing? And why is the traditional Irish pub so common overseas?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Perry Share, who co-wrote a new book on the subject, with Moonyoung Hong, called ‘The Irish Pub, Invention and Reinvention'.

Tom Dunne's guest decided to follow the instructions of the Swedish government's 72 hour survival guide by holing up in his garden shed in complete isolation for 3 days, with no electricity or other facilities. So, why did he do this and how did he get on? Joining to discuss is Geroge Chesterton, Senior Features Writer for the Daily Telegraph…

Have you ever wondered how portraits of missing people are done years later, as families desperately renew appeals for information about a loved one?Tim Widden is a Forensic Artist and age progression portraits are his speciality. He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Many of us would have watched the Presidential Inauguration last week to get a sense of what Catherine Connolly would bring to the role.We expect that her words and her actions will be a fair representation of modern Ireland, but can you get a sense of what the country was like from other aspects of the President's behaviour, like what they choose to eat for example?Dr. Elaine Mahon is a Lecturer in Gastronomy and Food Studies at Technological University Dublin (TUD) and she's been looking at what we can learn from Presidents' inauguration menus through the years. She joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

What would you do to be famous?For some people, it doesn't matter. For others, it's their greatest ambition.In 1968 Irishman Mick Meaney decided he was willing to bury himself alive for his shot at fame.Daire Collins is the director of a new documentary about these events called Beo Faon bhFód and he joined Tom Dunne in for Sean to discuss

Have you ever thought about going back to college?Well James O'Reilly has just graduated from Dublin City University with a degree in history and literature and he proves that it really is never too late.He joined Tom Dunne in for Sean alongside his son Emmett to chat about his lifelong love for learning...

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Tom Dunne in for Seán for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Xania Monet, the R&B singer-songwriter, has become the first AI-generated artist to debut on a Billboard radio play chart. So, what does the incursion of AI into music mean for the future?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss this is Journalist Pat Carty…

Much of the scandal surrounding the now former Prince Andrew has been seen as being unprecedented, but this is far from the first public scandal the British Royal family has faced.Just over a century ago, Irish woman Nellie Clifden was a central character in a controversy that almost toppled the Monarchy…Those events inspired Andrew O'Connor's 2018 novel ‘By Royal Appointment', and he joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

This week saw two major events to promote the future of household robots; Neo, the 1X Technologies butler and Optimus, the much heralded robot from Tesla. But, will these robots actually be able to do any of the tasks that are promising to make our everyday lives easier?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Tech Journalist Emmet Ryan, who has been investigating…Image: 1X Tech

Guest host Tom Dunne was joined by Jean Smullen, Fionnuala Jones and Zara Hedderman for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:2018 López de Haro Blanco Reserva2023 Larga Historia Garnacha

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins guest host Tom Dunne to answer your parenting questions…

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Great Emancipator, perhaps the most influential figure in Irish history, and an inspiration to equality campaigners around the world.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Patrick Geoghan, Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub, Presenter of Talking History on Newstalk, and a Biographer of Daniel O'Connell…

The controversy and scramble last summer to get tickets for the upcoming Oasis gigs this month was probably a good indicator of just how beloved the band really is...But, as we prepare for their gigs in Croker, Tom Dunne's guest spent time with the band in their early days, and has written a book detailing their meteoric rise to international stardom.John Robb, author of ‘Live Forever', joins to discuss.