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

Health Anxiety, Hurling Hat Trick and Hot Sauce . 06.07.2026 56:08

Dr. Colman Noctor talks to us about the very common phenomenon of health anxiety in teenagers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intelligent Balls , Gut Health and High Flying Proposals. 03.07.2026 38:24

It's a giddy Friday with plans for a wedding video screening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Norwegian Ro to the South African Vuvuzela. 02.07.2026 53:34

We trace the sounds of World Cups and Bernard O' Shea smells great if not hot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midwife, Misophonia and Monty Python 01.07.2026 1:01:38

We have a fascinating chat with Laura O'Connell about her comedy , a cult and her stays in St. Pats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tax on Temu, AI Radio and Investigating Infantino. 30.06.2026 44:28

We let an AI DJ remember 1979. Jenny is not impressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ASMR, Mel Brooks and The Declaration of Common Sense. 29.06.2026 53:27

We say happy 100th to Mel Brooks and Dr. Colman Noctor talks about the importance of watching sport together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dustin's in the House. 26.06.2026 49:12

Nobody is safe from a roasting by the turkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decriminalising Drugs, Parasol Injury and The Aquadome 25.06.2026 55:51

Bernard O' Shea hates waterparks, Ray discusses decriminalisation of drugs and Jenny goes back to 1887. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the story with housing in Ireland ? 24.06.2026 52:44

We talk to Dr. Lorcan Sirr about a constitutional right to housing and build a picture of the current housing situation in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bad Actors, Bad Smells and Aon Focail Eile 23.06.2026 50:09

We have a great chat with Dane Buckley, the only Irish ,Indian, Gay Comedian...probably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot Weather , Hot Pink and Math Rock. 22.06.2026 59:30

We meet Caroline who will be the voice of the podcast and Colman Noctor talks to us about risk taking in teenagers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the best Toy Story film ? 19.06.2026 32:23

We investigate Andy Burnham's DJ credentials and there's talk of Toy Story movies and filthy sandwiches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HIQA tell us the truth about alcohol but still no labels. 18.06.2026 49:03

The government decided ten years ago that health warnings on alcohol products was a good idea but despite 1,420 people dying annually from alcohol related causes we still have no labels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot Chillies, Magical Messi and Mixed Up Charades. 17.06.2026 37:36

We chat to a man who knows his Scoville Scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Ireland follow the UK with a social media ban ? 16.06.2026 44:58

We talk to Alex Cooney CEO of CyberSafeKids about Irelands inaction on a social media ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you listen to AI generated music ? 15.06.2026 1:03:02

Dr. Colman Noctor talks about the possible harmful effects of optimization on the back of Steven Bartlett's wine clip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray's Weekend Catch Up 13.06.2026 35:03

A compact review of the week with everything from AI to Ascot and Love Island to Listening Air Fryers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Orphan Drugs, Retail Emails and Disclosure Day. 12.06.2026 55:23

Ray welcomes the Minister for Health's statement on orphan drugs and Mairéad is irked by the email receipt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listening Air Fryers and Uncomfortable Thongs 11.06.2026 49:03

Bernard talks to his air fryer and we talk penalty taking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's going to happen with AI ? 10.06.2026 45:13

Dr. Lollie Mancey is an internationally recognised anthropologist, futurist, and AI thought leader helping organisations make sense of one of the greatest societal shifts of our time. With a PhD in Organisational Learning from Trinity College Dublin, her work explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping culture, leadership, trust, work, and human connection. Currently Head of Innovation at in...

Weeds, Wembanyama and The curse of "Good Man". 09.06.2026 54:49

Lynda raises Rays hopes for his raised beds and Jenny reluctantly watches Love Island so you don't have to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster Hurling, Jacqui Hurley and a bit of Balamory 08.06.2026 1:01:38

Colman Noctor talks to us about comparison being the thief of joy and Jacqui Hurley chats about matching downsizers with upsizers and the size of the world cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being Cool. The Wig Debate and a lot of IKEA. 05.06.2026 50:12

Mairéad Ronan joins Ray and Jenny for a giddy catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scrappage Deal, Road Trips and Dirty Laundry 04.06.2026 49:24

Bernard talks about a PMPA promotional cassette with Larry Gogan and The Monkees. Is it a figment of his imagination ? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love Island, Silly Season and Silly Statistics. 03.06.2026 41:07

Jenny has been watching Love Island and has opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.