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A new survey from Male Allies UK has found that teenage boys in particular are increasingly turning to AI for therapy, companionship, and even romance. Some are staying up late into the night talking to chatbots that can be customised to their exact preferences - from personality to appearance.  Lee Chambers who’s a psychologist and founder and chief executive of Male Allies UK joins Valerie...

The Dating Orange joins Valerie to chat about her recent podcast episode 'catfish in the cockpit', sharing the story of a prolific catfisher on dating apps...  

This week we’ve been chatting about adulting, and something that many people face in their lives is the realities of finding a home for yourself.   At just 24 years old, Tara McCabe and her boyfriend have officially become first-time homeowners, and Tara’s videos on social about it have gotten a lot of traction ...

It’s November, and that means Movember is back – where we make a special effort to support and improve mens health.  Movember ambassador Cian Griffin joins Valerie to chat about the importance of Movember...

It's Christmas Market season, our Travel Journalist Melanie May fills us in on the markets in Ireland and around Europe that we should be visiting this year...

It’s that time of year again for students in Galway where they go face the freezing cold temperatures at Black Rock Diving Tower everyday for a good cause - Coldvember is back. Roseanne Ní Cheallaigh and Sarah Fleming from the 2025 Coldvember team at the University of Galway join Valerie to chat about the campaign so far...  

Are ‘local needs’ planning rules protecting rural Ireland - or are they unfairly shutting people out of the countryside?   Matthew McNabb, former Love Islander shares his thoughts with Valerie McHugh

Endometriosis is a a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the entire body and is characterised by severe pelvic pain and can lead to infertility – Its estimated to affect 10 % of women  worldwide. Although 1 in 10 Irish women are affected our healthcare system is struggling to help the people its affecting. It's been brought to the attention of politicians and an endometriosis frame...

Isabella Harte, owner of online fashion business Kiss my Lips joins Valerie to talk about starting her business at 16 years old, going from strength to strength on Tiktok shop and dealing with the backlash of Fastway receivership.

There’s never been more nutrition advice online - and honestly, it can get a bit much, can’t it?  Aisling Geary is a dietitian who’s built a big following online for cutting through all that confusion. She’s all about making healthy eating simpler, more realistic, and a lot less stressful. You can follow her on socials @Aisling_Geary

Well known for his hilarious Tiktok content, Shane McCarthy has recently launched his own GoLoud podcast called 'I said what I said’, he joins Valerie to chat about his journey so far and what you can expect from the podcast!

A novel about a young Irish woman who lies about her real identity to men online has been bought by a publisher in the UK. Ciara Broderick’s debut novel ‘Catfish’ shares the story of a woman who deceived more than 30 men online, including GAA players. She chats to Valerie McHugh about the inspiration for the book.

Andy Lee is one of Ireland's Top Porn stars, he shares his journey into the adult industry with Marty Guilfoyle. He's a straight man who makes big money from gay porn! You can find him on socials @do_it_with_andy

Adam Murray who's the owner of Biddo's Street Food and Biddo's Marketing Agency in Drogheda is taking it upon himself to help struggling businesses in the town, in attempts to fix the dereliction issue. He chats to Conor Woods about his plans.

Poet, author and movember ambassador Daragh Fleming joins Conor Woods to talk about a topic close to all of our hearts- men's mental health. Show your support for Movember this November!

Eoin Maguire owner of One Word Coffee in Dundalk has taken the leap at just 20 years old to open his own coffee business and it’s going from strength to strength in just a few months since opening, he chats to Conor Woods about his success. You can find them on Instagram at @oneword.coffee

Your 20s are often sold to us as the ‘make or break’ decade - the time you’re supposed to find your passion, build a career, meet the right person, travel the world, buy a house, and somehow still make it to the gym.    But for a lot of people, it’s not that simple. It can feel messy, uncertain, and nothing like what you expected. So why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to have it...

As a nation we are obsessed with our health and fitness.   Sean Casey and Evan Daly have capitalised on our obsession, they've generated a booming business with the glean app – they help people improve their fitness and lose weight long term. They chatted to Marty Guilfoyle about their business journey. You can find out more @gleannapp on socials!

Sew Sustainable, a creative education initiative using sewing and costume design to teach sustainability in schools. Discover how hands-on learning is stitching together environmental awareness and creativity in the classroom.

Mentalist, Speaker & Subconscious Mind specialist Keith Barry joins Valerie on iRadio's Groupchat ahead of his upcoming tour dates with ‘Unhinged’. The big question... can he read Valerie's mind over the radio? 

We’d like to welcome back Colin and Isabelle to iRadios Groupchat , the brains behind ‘Craic on Travels’ which is a group travel company bringing Irish people together to have the craic and see the world. They share some of their upcoming trips with Valerie...

On this weeks business spotlight Emma Coffey chats to Valerie about her business journey. Emma started her leisurewear brand Final Bend as a side hustle while she was in school and now she’s running not just one, but two businesses, including UGC.ie

Blathnaid Raleigh is a 27 year old from Mullingar, she chats to Valerie about the launch of her book 'Aftermath'. Aftermath is the story of the impact rape had on Bláthnaid's life and the wider effects on her family and community. It is also testimony to one woman's determination not to allow the actions of one predator define her life.

We’ve got a brand new segment for you Trade Secrets- and it’s all about lifting the lid on jobs you might not know much about, or careers you’ve always been curious about but never quite knew how to get started in.  Eden Raper has completed an undergraduate degree and she's now studying in the Kings Inn to become a barrister. She shares her advice with Valerie McHugh

Laura Dowling AKA The Fabulous Pharmacist joins Valerie to chat all things female health, shes on a mission to empower women with knowledge, travelling the country with her Viva la Vulva tour, she's also recently launched a book called 'Love your Vulva'.