Soundscape

Simon Tierney is joined by a panel of guests to do a run down of the best examples of Irish ingenuity, as voted for by Newstalk listeners, from the hypodermic needle to the humble cheese and onion crisp...

This programme was presented, produced and edited by the 2025 TY Media Week Students. This project was funded by Coimisiún na Meán.

Presented and produced by TY students.

Henry McKean ignites our festive spirit is this year's Christmas Cracker! Neven Maguire serves up some eleventh-hour Christmas dinner wisdom. We're on the hunt for the ultimate Christmas chart-topper with Pete Waterman, the maestro behind Stock Aitken & Waterman. Then there's "Mr. Christmas" himself, the one who keeps the yuletide vibe alive 365 days a year. In a harmonious twist, the National...

Christian, Jack, Travis and Art look at the issues of online gambling.

Alannah, Hannah, Travis and Sophie look at the issue of copyright in music. Alannah chats with John Caddel from Today FM.

Part 1 of TY Takeover: Charlotte, Rachel and Abbie look at the issue of pushy parents on the sidelines in sport

Join Jess Kelly as she sits down with three junior ambassadors from The Shona Project to discuss the realities of being a girl in 2023.

Speaking to George Hook on Newstalk in 2008, the legendary actress Angela Lansbury spoke of her love for Ireland and explained that she sought Cork out as a sanctuary to shelter her family from the excesses of the drug culture in Hollywood. “We really needed to get away from California and the drug life and all of that,” she told George. “We had our problems, there’s no question about it so coming...

The votes are tallied and the public has spoken. Simon Tierney hosts the countdown of the five greatest Irish heroes of the last 100 years. Legends from the world of politics, sport and entertainment compete for the top spot, but there can be only one. Journalist Michael O'Regan, writer & broadcaster Barbara Scully, and Deputy Political Editor from The Irish Examiner, Elaine Loughlin give their ta...

Simon Tierney presents another St. Patrick’s Day edition of Ireland’s Call on Newstalk.  In this two hour special Simon spoke to  the re-pats…quite simply, the Irish who have spent time living abroad but who have now repatriated back to these shores, because they just couldn’t resist the pull of the old sod.   Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk...

In the latest edition of Irelands call, Simon Tierney explores the stories of those who have made Ireland their home...the new Irish...those who have moved here for professional or family reasons and those who want to make this country their home but may be stuck in the purgatory of Direct Provision.    Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, lis...

Success has become synonymous with financial wealth, influence and status.   But can we define success in another way -- one that welcomes a broader range of accomplishment?  It may not be as obvious as you think.   In this hour, TED speakers share ideas for what makes us successful. Tony Robbins makes it his business to know why we do the things we do. The pioneering life coach discusses the "inv...

Jason Reynolds is an award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. This hour, Jason speaks with Manoush about reaching kids through stories that let them feel understood. Host Manoush Zomorodi and her guest, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds, kick off the conversation with a look at Jason’s writing and impactful work with kids. He shares...

Food is one of life's greatest pleasures yet many of our food systems are flawed. This hour, TED speakers look to the past to reconnect with what we eat, and the present to reimagine our food future. Forager and TikTok influencer Alexis Nikole Nelson shares how the great outdoors has offered her both an endless array of food options and an outlet to reconnect with her food and her culture. The los...

This week on the TED Radio Hour - Journalist Saleem Reshamwala tries to bring the openness of a traveller’s mindset to every new person, place and idea he encounters. This hour, Reshamwala gives us a tour of surprising people and places from his podcast Far Flung - Lima, Nairobi, and prehistoric New Jersey -- to inspire new perspectives on travel and cultures. Host Manoush Zomorodi and Saleem Resh...

This week on the TED Radio Hour - How can we create public places that feel welcoming and safe for everyone? This hour, TED speakers examine our physical and digital spaces—how they run, who they serve, and how to make them better. First up we ask if public places always fully meet the needs of a community? Shari Davis explains how participatory budgeting can give us all a voice in creating safer...

This week on the TED Radio Hour - An SOS From The Ocean. For centuries, humans have relied on the oceans for resources and food... but even the deepest sea has its limits. This hour, TED speakers discuss how we can save our seas to save our planet. First up - Whales are more than just beautiful creature, they play a vital role in the ocean's ecosystem. Marine biologist Asha de Vos explains why pro...

Ahead of this week’s release of her new single, platinum-certified musician & Netflix star Haley Reinhart joins Ronan Mullen to discuss her remarkable journey. Having first shot to fame on American Idol, the Chicago native has since established herself as a trailblazing singer-songwriter,  encompassing genres from jazz & soul to rock and roll. The expansive scope of her range came into ful...

In this week's Soundscape podcast, we hand over the national airwaves to a group of Transition Year students to discuss what really matters to them, in TY Teen Talk. This Transition Year Media Week programme is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television License Fee and has been devised by Learning Waves.”     [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/02...

Should art reflect history, culture and society and how do cities inspire art? This week Newstalk presenter and producer Susan Cahill travels to Johannesburg in South Africa with the support of Irish Aid and The Simon Cumbers Media Fund to hear how South Africa is building for a better future.  In this unique urbanization and climate change series for Newstalk.com Susan meets with South African po...