Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Fancy being your own boss? The number of people starting their own business is on the rise, but what are some of the challenges and pit-falls? Denise spoke to entrepreneur and Apprentice finalist Claire Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you make the perfect pancake and how do we make sure our vegan friends have to miss out? Denise got some top tips from GBBO star and chef Manon Lagrève Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A group of Belfast Giants fans are aiming to encourage 100 people to donate blood, as part of their #bleedteal100 - each donation with will also raise £10 for @GiveBloodNI - Denise heard more from @AVFTB podcaster @Davy_mcG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the most downloaded app in the world but are parents aware of the hidden dangers Tik Tok may have for children? Denise spoke to cyber security expert and podcaster Wayne Denner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli talks to Frank about the importance of opening up on mental health, as well as this weekend's heavyweight mega fight in Las Vegas, between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Liss-burn' or 'Liz-burn'? 'Cul-traw' or 'Cul-trah' - are we pronouncing our words correctly? Frank spoke to Sorcha Eastwood and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newly-crowned Britain's Best Cook, Suzie Arbuthnot, from Lisburn, talked to Frank about her winning menu, keeping the secret under wraps and what she hopes to do next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite a change to the law that allows specialist doctors to legally prescribe cannabis to treat some serious conditions, it is not yet available on the NHS. Frank spoke to Robin Emerson, whose daughter Jorja's life has been transformed by the drug, along with Anurag Deb from KRW Law, who have taken the issue to the High Court Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With interest rates so low and this week's announced cut to Premium Bond prizes, is it still worth saving? Frank spoke to business expert Jamie Delargy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern Ireland public transport system is in danger of 'imminent and serious collapse' unless millions more in funding can be found. Will there be more money in the budget or will ticket prices need to rise? Frank spoke to economist Dr Esmond Birnie, UUP MLA Roy Beggs and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Malachi O'Doherty talks to Frank about his gripping new novel, Terry Brankin Has A Gun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the spread of the corona virus hurt the NI tourism industry? Frank spoke to a tour operator whose summer bookings have fallen by a third Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will new UK immigration rules, with salary and skills requirements, help or hinder the NI economy? Frank spoke to Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster and Dr Esmond Birnie senior economist at Ulster University  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for ideas to occupy the kids during half term holidays? Frank got some tips from travel writer Tim Hedgley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NI's 'Diabetic Duo' are de-mystifying diabetes through viral videos. Frank spoke to Tik Tok stars Beth Daniel & Ellen Watson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Martin Freeman admits he has smacked his kids in the past, but says he's 'not proud of it'. Should parents be able to physically discipline children? Frank spoke to commentator Fionola Meredith and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fewer than a third of those surveyed in a major new study would back Irish unity, if a border poll was held tomorrow. Frank spoke to one of those behind the research, Prof Jon Tonge and heard the thoughts of commentator and academic David McCann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The teenage years can be challenging for both young people and their parents. What changes in the teenage brain and body impact upon mood, sleep and emotions? Dr Declan McKenna explains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The death of Caroline Flack has put reality TV, social media and the tabloid press at the centre of the 'blame game'. Frank spoke to journalist Amanda Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tributes have been paid to the 'hero of Munich', former Man Utd and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg, who died aged 87. Frank spoke to sports journalists Liam Beckett and Mark McIntosh, John White secretary of a local United supporters club and fellow goalkeeping legend Pat Jennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a SPAD and what does it take to become one? Former special adviser in Westminster's Justice Department, Peter Cardwell, gave us an insight into the inner workings of government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do if you get a parking charge notice, while parking on private land? Mark Crawford from the Consumer Council gave listeners some tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There were more than 50 deaths related to the powerful painkiller Fentanyl, between 2014 and 2018. SDLP councillor Paul McCusker warns the death toll will rise due to the accessibility of a drug 50 times more potent than heroin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzie Arbuthnot has been doing Lisburn proud, making it all the way to the grand final of BBC One's Best Home Cook. Frank spoke to Suzie about learning to cook, her favourite dishes and meeting culinary icons like Mary Berry  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Cruel and disgusting' is how the deputy chief constable described anti-police recruitment posters, depicting injured officer Peadar Heffron. Frank spoke to journalist Amanda Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.