Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Were the Olympic organisers right to apologise for causing offence with its controversial opening ceremony? Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty, Mick Fealty and Pastor Paul Burns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Growed Up - the third in Tony Macaulay's best-selling trilogy of memoirs is being brought to life at Belfast's Lyric Theatre - Frank spoke to Tony and Dara McNaughton who plays Tony's teen self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tigger (aka Damian McCullough) is back again to cheer on the Orchard County in Sunday's All-Ireland Final - for a great cause. He called in to chat to Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Girls as young as 11 are developing anxiety around their appearance and planning future cosmetic procedures - Frank spoke to Save Face campaigner Ashton Collins and ex-showbiz reporter Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you deal with anxiety? Can you escape the prison of past memories? Deirdre Maguire spoke to Frank and gave some useful tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should zero hours contracts be banned? As economy minister Conor Murphy is expected to outlaw them, Frank got the thoughts of Unison rep Conor McCarthy  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do 'real' men cry? Deirdre Maguire talked to Frank about the taboo of tears Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grammy-nominated singer songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty talk to Frank about hearing their music sung in churches worldwide, performing with country legends and returning for a homecoming arena show at Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Community, connection, the opportunity to sing' - Becky Bellamy from charity Show Some Love, told Frank about the new non-religious Sunday Services at their city centre site Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'They put my brother into an early grave and have still not paid a penny' - campaigner Margaret McGuckin spoke to Frank about her struggle to get the religious orders involved in historical abuse to contribute to a compensation scheme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After selling out the Grand Opera House in record time, the Shamrock Tenors called in to chat to Frank, ahead of their return to the Belfast venue and shows in Derry's Millennium Forum and gigs in the US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'For young people with disabilities, when they turn 19 it's quite bleak, it's like a cliff-edge' - ahead of a protest, Alma White, whose son Caleb has autism, OCD and ADHD, told Frank about the need for legal backing for SEN provision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belfast has named its first Night Time Czar - Michael Stewart - what should his priorities be, as he takes up the role? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we become a nation of 'side-hustlers'? A new study found nearly half of us now has a second income stream. Frank spoke to Maire, who turned her love of learning into a successful business  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Elliott talked to Frank about his new Roleplay tour, his 'smashing' appearances in Blue Lights and his comedy influences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are men who work from home pulling their weight when it comes to housework? If not, why not? Prof Heejung Chung from Kings College London says it may be because they're 'protecting their masculinity'   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Narrow Water Bridge project has been decades in the making, but work has finally begun. Frank spoke to Jim Boylan, from the Narrow Water Bridge Community Network, about how it could transform the region Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an award-winning (sort of) episode of U105 of the Best this week - featuring Miss Northern Ireland, poll-topping movies, gig reviews and even some live in-studio performances! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Donald Trump still the favourite to be the next US President, despite his convictions? Frank spoke to Dr Stefan Andreasson from QUB and Greg Swenson, from Republicans Overseas UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I want to be an advocate for my nursing family' New Miss NI Hannah Johns talked to Frank about the causes close to her heart as she begins her reign, as well as looking forward to taking part in Miss World and her proud dad, rugby legend Paddy Johns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.