Listen! With Frank Mitchell

5050: LISTEN¦ It's Friday...you know that that means! The legendary Dionne Warwick graces this week's U105 of the Best, alongside our regular dose of quizzing, banter, pop culture and more from Northern Ireland's Best Mix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venus Williams is to be immortalised as a Barbie Doll. Which Northern Irish woman deserves the honour? Should Barbie still be considered a role model? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'If we get what we ask for it will turbocharge our economy' Peter McVerry spoke to major industry figures from InterTrade Ireland, as they put the case for Northern Ireland at Westminster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We could see driverless cars on the road in just two years, after a new law was passed to regulate them. Would you buy one? A YouGov poll found 2/3 wouldn't feel safe. Frank spoke to Brian Gregory from the Alliance of British Drivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your neighbour has an eyesore in their garden or on their house, should you be able to have it removed? Frank got the thoughts of writer Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toy boys or older men? Anne Hathaway's new film 'The Idea of You' sees the main character in a relationship with a much younger man. Is it all it's cracked up to be? Frank spoke to showbiz journalist Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would a cash incentive help you lose weight? An NHS pilot scheme offered participants £400 to lose 10% of their body weight in a year - would it work for you? Frank talked to top trainer Alan Waterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too posh to pick up? Are the types of litter we see changing and why are some people reluctant to lift their rubbish? Frank spoke to behavioural scientist Rachael Singleton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Facebook groups aimed at protecting women from toxic men, by naming and shaming them, doing more harm than good? Frank spoke to cyber security expert Wayne Denner & Carey Baxter from Mens Alliance NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Cup Winners, Eurovision hopefuls, green fingers, midgies and MILFs all make the cut in this week's U105 of the Best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you break up with your partner if they earned a lot more money than you? Chef James Martin has revealed that James Bond heiress Barbara Broccoli's millions created a rift in their relationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Electro legends, cutting-edge comedians, top actors, taps aff and tough questions - it can only be another edition of U105 of the Best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the Gaza conflict be taught to children in schools? Irish organisation 'Teachers for Palestine' is calling for a two-week course to raise awareness of recent events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One year temporary exemption certificates are being issued to tackle the MOT backlog, but are bigger changes needed to make the system work? Frank spoke to Alliance's infrastructure spokesman Peter McReynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is cancel culture making comedy better? Comic Joe Lycett claims it's making the industry more 'inclusive' - but is it funnier? Frank spoke to Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belfast has been named as one of the worst UK cities for a night out - is that fair? Frank spoke to the SDLP's Séamas de Faoite who has been campaigning for the appointment of a Night-Time Czar  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How well did Northern Ireland's politicians deal with the Pandemic? The Covid Inquiry starts in Belfast this week - Frank spoke to Brenda Doherty from the Families for Justice Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is hayfever tormenting you? What's the best way to treat it and how can you tell if you just have a cold? Dr Alan Stout gave us some tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are fear or self-doubt stopping you getting what you want? Deirdre Maguire talks to Frank about how to conquer your fears  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it okay for parents to have a favourite child? A YouGov poll found that two-thirds who admit to having a favourite prefer the youngest. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you let your kids try alcohol at home? The World Health Organisation has pin-pointed the UK as having a problem with underage drinking. Do we need to reassess our culture around alcohol? Frank talked to nutritionist Sal Hanvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Older people's brain power is catching up with the young. New research has found generational IQ gains have plateaued. Frank spoke to lead researcher Prof Stephen Badham from Nottingham Trent University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5030: LISTEN¦ It's Friday...you know what that means - U105 of the Best is back with the best of the week from U105! Short men, long albums, green fingers, spandex and scammers all make it in to this week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this art? The Turner Prize has had some unusual entries, but who decides what is art and whether it has any creative merit? Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there anything out there? You could help to find out, by getting involved in the citizen science project Planet Hunters - Sean O'Brien from QUB told us more  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.