Listen! With Frank Mitchell

'We need to be thinking about disease prevention rather than crisis management' - Dr Carla Devlin and nutritionist Sal Hanvey talk about the purpose behind Bodytalk Live - a health conference being held in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should smacking children be banned? The Royal College of Pediatrics has called for an end to 'unjust and dangerous' physical punishment. Frank spoke to @ParentingNI interim CEO Koulla Yiasouma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is going to university still worth it? The head of UK Universities has warned a funding crisis could see fees rise. Frank talked to Dr Fionola Meredith and Richard Kirk from Workplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We wanted truly shared space for people to come and be creative' - Becky Bellamy and Connor Kerr from Show Some Love told Frank about their new collaborative arts space 'Green House' launching in Belfast City Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the strangest baby name you've heard? A family in Sweden was told they couldn't call their son 'Smokey Bacon'. Should you be able to call your child what you want? Frank spoke to Helen McClements  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Businesses call for clear direction from our politicians to help boost low growth and capitalise on the unique opportunities of dual market access. Frank spoke to Suzanne Wylie, head of the NI Chamber of Commerce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know a business in the North West that deserves special recognition? Perhaps they've gone above and beyond to do something innovative or boost the local economy. Entries are now open. Frank talked to Anna Doherty about the awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toddlers can teach us a lot - how to be happier, more active, sleep better and be more successful. Frank spoke to the author of a new book 'Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas', Dr Hasan Merali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5015: LISTEN¦ U105 of the Best is back to brighten up your Friday with a classic weekly round-up! Health advice, celebrity interviews, quizzing, food chat and pets - what more could you want in a podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5014: LISTEN¦ Where else would you find wrestlers and monsters mixing with Northern Ireland's best businesses, than on U105 of the Best? Hear the week's top clips and interviews now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good Friday is even better with U105 of the Best! Fill your ears with bands at sea, siblings at work, spring gardening & amazing quizzing - plus our presenters' favourite chocolate bars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should our politicians get more security protection? Frank spoke to the Belfast Telegraph's Liam Tunney, as the PSNI brief MLAs on safety measures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should terminally ill patients be able to choose to end their own lives? Scottish politicians are voting on assisted dying, as campaigners elsewhere want to see it legalised, including in NI. Frank spoke to campaigner Gavin Walker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever bought pre-loved clothes? If so, what's been your finest find? Becky Bellamy from Show Some Love talked to Frank, as a report showed 10% of all clothes sales this year will be second hand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gardeners may welcome the rain, but for farmers it's made sowing, planting and moving livestock very difficult. Frank spoke to William Irvine, deputy president of the UFU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What NI places are underrated? A travel website has included Castlewellan, the Moy and Cushendun. Did they miss your home town? Frank spoke to Cllr Laura Devlin, about the joys of Castlewellan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Legendary comedian Jimmy Cricket talked to John Daly about his funny family, why music and comedy are great mix and upcoming show 'The Comedians' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Botox and fillers - what if they go wrong? One MLA has warned without more regulation, we risk being a 'wild west' for injectables. John spoke to campaigner Ashton Collins from Save Face Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slugs - a gardener's friend or foe? The Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to think differently about these slimy garden creatures. John spoke to Abi March from the Wildlife Trust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the car always be king? Money for an 'active travel' scheme is now being used to fix pot-holes, because there wasn't enough uptake. Should more be done to encourage walking and cycling? John talked to Cllr Séamas de Faoite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who or what is to blame when teens kill? Brianna Ghey's mother says she feels no anger towards the family of her daughter's murderers, after meeting them. Frank talked to Deirdre Maguire  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adult ADHD could affect 6% of people here and yet there is no dedicated service in Northern Ireland. John spoke to Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds and Claire Loftus whose husband has struggled to get a diagnosis, even from a private provider Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should you load a dishwasher? It is a source of argument in your house? Frank talked to Helen McClements, after the PM Rishi Sunak claimed his wife does it wrong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Junior doctors have gone on strike, claiming they have seen a real-terms pay cut of 30% over 15 years - with a union rep claiming it's forcing young doctors abroad. Frank spoke to the BMA's Dr Fiona Griffin, who represents junior doctors in Northern Ireland and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.