Whatnext Productions

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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Episodes

Why are prescription drugs in Ireland so expensive compared to other countries ? 02.09.2026 1:13:14

We talk to Deborah who wants to know why her daughters medication is six times more expensive here than in Portugal and there's more Traitors ,a new fangled toothbrush and the return of Raygun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody Needs a DJ at a Party ! 01.09.2026 1:03:20

We talk about The Traitors, resets, rainforests and driving on motorways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traitors, Tents and Zombie Plum Trees. 31.08.2026 49:59

We're back with a review of Traitors Ireland and sounds of the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mind the Caffeine , Remembering Dolly and the Week in Numbers. 28.08.2026 42:47

Ray mines for Dolly audio and Jenny sees a seal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Addiction, Alopecia and Deadly Algorithms. 21.08.2026 1:12:42

We speak to Emer AKA "Baldilocks" about alopecia and the Rose, and Austin tells abot recovery and running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gold, Silver, Sharks and Mackerel. 14.08.2026 46:34

We catch up on a very eventful week and ultramarathon man, Anthony Keyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The King and Brenda. 07.08.2026 44:21

We remember Oscar Winners , a Mayo Nightclub and look forward to a tractor run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet more memories of Glen Hansard. 31.07.2026 52:09

Ray concludes The Plastic Bag Story with a riveting part two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More Memories of the Great Glen Hansard. 30.07.2026 54:23

More Memories of the Great Glen Hansard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering the beautiful Glen Hansard in his own words. 29.07.2026 19:06

Remembering the beautiful Glen Hansard in his own words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did we end up paying €1 for plastic bags ? 29.07.2026 41:42

We embark on the Irish plastic bag story , a tale so epic that it's up there with The Odyssey which gets mixed reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating a Goodie, a Great Win and Ice Cream. 28.07.2026 1:02:41

Of course there's talk of Mayo, but also Colman Noctor explains the difference between self confidence and self worth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Croke Park Pitch. Compass Jellyfish and Courts on Courting. 24.07.2026 54:56

We travel to Croke Park and find out amazing facts about the pitch from Lead Groundsman, Darren Jepson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slow Sets, Sunehara and Sole Scratching. 23.07.2026 52:14

Bernard points out Ray's slow set omission and Jenny remembers New York cockroach incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petrichor, Ultramarathons and Suits Pay. 22.07.2026 41:50

We meet Anthony who is running seventy 5k's in one week in memory of Shane, his brother in law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E-Scooters, Teenage Love and Sneezing Ants 21.07.2026 55:44

We explore our reactive piecemeal approach to legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering the Wonderful Brenda Fricker 17.07.2026 16:46

Brenda Fricker , in her own words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Billion Club, Butterflies and a Baby Giraffe. 17.07.2026 44:36

There's a definite Friday giddiness about and it's infectious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beautiful Words, Bernard O'Shea and Bad Acting 16.07.2026 46:18

There's loads of drama today with the story of Grace and Jonathan and Ray's misplaced "th". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cara Darmody calls on the government to obey the law and fix the waiting lists for Autism assessment and therapies. 15.07.2026 59:05

We talk to Autism advocate Cara Darmody outside Leinster House as she embarks on her third 50 hour sleep out to highlight the shocking waiting lists for Autism services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tosser , Teenage Gangs and Remembering Sam Neill. 14.07.2026 58:32

We explore the etymology of the word tosser and Dr. Colman Noctor explains the dynamics at work in groups of teenage boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who's behind The Real Housewives of the Cliff Road ? 10.07.2026 52:19

We chat to Colm Williamson from Waterford Whispers News about creating the disgracefully funny "The Real Housewives of the Cliff Road". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot and Bothered and Time Off Work. 09.07.2026 35:17

As the irritability quotient goes through the roof Bernard O' Shea celebrates small wins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Farage For Real ? and The Great Gherkin. 08.07.2026 32:14

We sprint through the stories of the day and extole the virtues of the humble gherkin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally George Gibney faces justice. 07.07.2026 34:25

We look at the George Gibney verdict and explore the science of getting to sleep in tropical Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.