Whatnext Productions

Ray D'Arcy Daily

Society EN ↓ 96 episodes

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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Ep20; Sudoku Packing, School Survey and Shout Outs from the Moon 07.04.2026 55:26

We look at the governments plans to divest primary schools and look to the moon for love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep19; Artemis Audio, Ask Bernard Anything and The Happy Hypocrite 02.04.2026 52:53

We travel into space with the crew of Artemis 2 and Bernard O' Shea celebrates the art of doing nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep18; Being Human#3; Rory O'Neill AKA Panti 01.04.2026 1:22:10

In this episode we talk to Rory O’Neill. Many of you will know Rory as Panti, his drag queen alter ego.  Rory is an activist and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Panti’s ‘Noble Call’ at Dublin Castle on the day of the Same-Sex Marriage Referendum result was historic and her Noble Call at the Abbey got global attention.   In our chat Rory speaks passionately about his Queen life...

Ep17; Arnie's Doctorate, Dempsey's Dozen and "It Takes a Village" 31.03.2026 57:19

A detailed chat with Rachel Harper , principal of St Patrick's National School , Greystones on their no smart device voluntary code. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep16; Capybaras, Cucumbers and Colman Noctor 30.03.2026 51:42

Ray starts vegetable gardening. Doctor Noctor examines what it is to be a man and there's the story of the rat and the crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 15;Bendy Damian, Vocal Fry and Clock Confusion 27.03.2026 46:16

Daft Distractions after Disastrous Defeat... Now thats what I call Alliteration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep15; Football Frenzy ,Avocado Outrage and a Cabbage Sandwich 26.03.2026 52:36

The hype and hope of qualifier match day. Bernard O' Shea is outraged at the prospect of having to ripen his avocadoes. And the sandwich debate continues; dry or drippy, coleslaw or cabbage ? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep13; Being Human#2; Mary Mc Aleese 25.03.2026 1:05:08

Mary Mc Aleese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily 24.03.2026 42:27

Harry Styles, Paper Rounds and Mind the Age Gap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily 23.03.2026 51:55

Nineties, Nostalgia and Doctor Noctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily 20.03.2026 52:08

Imagined Affairs, Embarrassing Moments and DIY Flying Machines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily 19.03.2026 59:18

The Den, Sean Hughes and Richie Sadlier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being Human#1 18.03.2026 1:06:20

Professor Katriona O’ Sullivan’s story is well known. Her book Poor has been a bestseller for over two years, and it has been translated into seven languages and adapted for the stage. It's a story of addiction and abuse which leads to advocacy and academia. Katriona has told her story in order to shine a light on how childhood poverty stacks the odds against future success in relationships, educa...

18/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily 18.03.2026 48:58

Fearless Firefighters, Fictional Phone Numbers and The Walk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily 16.03.2026 50:24

Oscars, Oirish Accents and Snapper Snippets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray D'Arcy Daily 13.03.2026 54:30

Oscars , Blue Bins and Big Wins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray D'Arcy Daily 12.03.2026 49:25

Rainbow Rapids. Ronnie Delaney and the Air Fryer Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray D'Arcy Daily 11.03.2026 49:15

Dad Bods, Dad Jokes and Dad Dancing with Bernard O'Shea & more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray D'Arcy Daily 10.03.2026 46:08

Day 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray D'Arcy Daily 09.03.2026 48:17

The Beginning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray D'Arcy Daily Trailer 02.03.2026 2:26

Here it is — your daily companion podcast, hosted by Ray D’Arcy. This five-day-a-week show is nothing new, and yet ALL   NEW . Ray has been part of Irish life in one way or another for nearly 40 years, and now he’s bringing his lorry load of experience and nationwide popularity to a daily podcast. He will give his own world view, Monday to Friday, and surround himself with friends of the show...