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Ray D'Arcy Daily

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Here it is — your daily companion podcast, hosted by Ray D’Arcy. Ray gives his world view, Monday to Friday, and surrounds himself with friends of the show; Jenny Kelly, Mairead Ronan, Bernard O’Shea and Colman Noctor ,resident psychoanalyst. Add to that clever interaction with people; on the phone, in cafés, on the street, wherever. Ray will be using his name recognition to cold call, approach, interview, and chat to anybody who will talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Would you like to live to 100 ?& What's this with Whistling Whasapps ? 08.05.2026 54:01

We celebrate David Attenborough's one hundredth birthday and chat about the merits of whistling. For Jenny it is a hard NO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is AI conscious ? You decide. 07.05.2026 53:33

We have an intriguing conversation with Chat gpt about the fears around the growth of AI technology and if it is human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Truth about ADHD 06.05.2026 44:05

It is not often you get to hear from someone who knows the facts about ADHD but who also has lived experience. Colman Noctor is one such person. He was diagnosed with ADHD 18 years ago and only recently shared his story in a very impactful article in The Examiner. Colman is very open and honest in this chat about how he has coped with the challenging symptoms of ADHD and talks about the increase i...

Would you go to the Met Gala and what's your favourite Earworm ? 05.05.2026 47:53

Chats about Cú Chulainn , Beyonce and the ethics of making lunch from a hotel breakfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodger the Cat, Ryan the Oarfish and the Sunflower Shake 01.05.2026 54:25

Todays episode would not have been possible without our brilliant postal service and a sachet of sunflower seeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seagull Screeching, Shannon Walking and Dan Sheehan's Dream Pass 30.04.2026 47:29

From Ray's dream rugby to Bernard's Triathlon and Jenny's wheel of cheese rolling there's a lot of activity in this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shut Up, Suit Up and Show Up ; A Conversation with James Hollis 29.04.2026 1:00:28

What is the meaning of our lives and who are our true selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Ray run 100m in 17 seconds ? 28.04.2026 51:04

Olympian Derval O'Rourke considers Ray's chances of matching Sebastian Sawe over 100 m and we remember the wonderful Edith Eger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When is a good time to go to therapy ? & The anatomy of a sub two hour Marathon. 27.04.2026 1:02:08

Dr. Colman Noctor talks to us about knowing when therapy might be suitable for you and Ray marvels at the Sebastian Sawe sub two hour marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekend Catch Up 25.04.2026 46:39

Moaning about music, Memoir of a Marriage, Attachment Theory and Mattress Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 35; Is RTE " Supporting the Arts" with it's new jingles ? 24.04.2026 54:20

Ray airs a gripe while Mairead talks us through "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage" and Jenny on mattress matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 34; Space Sleep, Back Garden Balloon and Marathon Heroics 23.04.2026 56:17

Today's episode aims to be a wonderful distraction from what is going on in the world with giddiness from Bernard and Jenny and a little bit of nanu, nanu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 33; Being Human#6; Professor Brendan Kelly 22.04.2026 56:47

On this episode we talk to psychiatrist Professor Brendan Kelly. Brendan has a litany of qualifications and has authored or co-authored hundreds of medical and scientific papers, and fourteen books. It’s safe to say he’s an expert. He chats to us about the complexity of our brains — the fact that we think too much, our penchant for a bit of panic, and the therapeutic benefits of Hill 16. It’s an e...

Ep 32; Why are so many people dying on our roads ? 21.04.2026 55:01

We talk to economist and strategist Sinéad O'Sullivan about "stoproaddeaths.ie" and her frustration with the diffused responsibility in Ireland when it comes to road safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 31; Attachment Theory, Half Marathon Humanoids and Daffy Duck 20.04.2026 59:27

Dr. Colman Noctor talks us through attachment theory and we cahat about our own attachment styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 30; The Weekend Catch Up 18.04.2026 35:14

A week of lost shoes, found fadas, fond farewells , the gift of equanimity and a truly daft nickname. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep29; Nicknames, Fockers and Penny's Pyjamas 17.04.2026 55:10

Jenny explains boyfriends' pyjamas to Ray and Mairéad finds her fada but has trouble with the LRMCQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep28; Rory's Millions, Lelia's Brilliant and The CAMHS Crisis 16.04.2026 1:08:10

We have an informed and enlightening discussion about the waiting list crisis in CAMHS and Bernard joins us from Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep27; Being Human #5; Róisín Ingle 15.04.2026 1:06:09

In this episode we talk to writer and journalist Róisín Ingle. Róisín's writing has been a part of a lot of people's weeks over the years. Her weekly columns are engaging, thought-provoking, personal …. sometimes poignant, often very funny. She has written about the human condition as she sees it and in doing so has helped many people / In this conversation you'll hear her speak openly about her c...

Ep26; Australia Calling, Adam's Everest Adventure and The Pumping President 14.04.2026 54:24

We have a great chat with Karen Harris whose son Adam is hoping to become the youngest Irish person to summit Everest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep25; The Green Jacket, The Cherry Blossoms and It's Never About the Cornflakes. 13.04.2026 53:47

Jenny tells the story of her late dad and his US Masters win on the weekend he died and Colman Noctor has great advice for parents about communicating with their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep24; Weekend Catch Up 11.04.2026 40:14

We chat about JOMO, the moon, Don Conroy, Fix It Friday and The 1994 Castletown Donkey Derby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep23; Fix It Friday, Physics Made Fun and The Bank Holiday Party 10.04.2026 59:02

We have an enlightening chat with physicist Kevin Nolan and Ray fixes Mairéad's clock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep22; The Don Conroy, The Donkey Derby and The Doom Sayer 09.04.2026 55:17

We meet the wonderful artist Gary Power on the side of the road painting a tribute to his hero Don Conroy and Bernard O' Shea introduces us to The Castletown Donkey Derby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep21; Being Human #4; Siobhán McSweeney 08.04.2026 58:32

Our guest on this episode is actor, presenter and Cork person, Siobhán McSweeney. Siobhán is brilliant. She is thoughtful, funny, articulate and a real joy to talk to. Brought up in Aherla (Population 562), Siobhán studied science in UCC before she went to London to pursue a career in acting. She was a successful theatre actor until her world changed when she was cast by Lisa McGee in Derry Girls...