The Conways

It's Christmas Eve! Amy and Darren chat about their Christmas traditions, the best and worst presents they've ever received, and some classic Christmas (and non-Christmas) movies! Our listeners want to know what tub of sweets are Amy and Darren's favourites - and some controversial truths are revealed here. And if the couple could each be a character in the Nativity, who would they pick and why? W...

Amy and Darren discuss about ways they could have their dogs, Frank and Dixie, involved in their wedding. From cocktails named after them, to tables with pictures of them. There's also going to be a family photograph taken with Santa this weekend, but Darren is hesitant. There's lots to catch up on - from Amy and Darren's big trip to Manchester, how shopping for Christmas presents is going, and al...

Get ready for the most chaotic episode of The Conways (or The Jonways, as we are renaming it this week). John and Edward, aka Jedward, drop by and there is no topic that doesn't get covered. From I'm A Celebrity, starring in TV commercials, the pressures of getting married and having kids in Ireland, to favourite crisps, Elvis impersonations and fart walks! Thanks so much to Jedward for coming on!...

Amy and Darren discuss 'deconstructed weddings', where a traditional wedding day is broken down into bite-sized parts. How would they feel about having their legal signing, ceremony and reception on different days, instead of one big day? They also chat about other popular wedding venues, like manors, barns and people's back gardens. Darren's got Wicked fever, while also preparing to head to Manch...

After last week's episode with advice for the brides-to-be, it's only fair that this week we share advice for the grooms-to-be. From timing your wedding haircut strategically and learning how to tie a tie, to checking for suit tags and checking your best man's speech. Amy and Darren have officially sent out their wedding invitations. They've also put up their Christmas tree already - controversial...

Amy and Darren are sharing advice for brides-to-be ahead of their wedding day. From sharing tasks with your bridesmaids to carrying an emergency kit at all times on the big day. And even Amy as a fellow bride-to-be is learning a thing or two from this! Amy is thinking about creating an Instagram account for Frank and Dixie - but is Darren on board with this idea? With World Television Day coming u...

Amy and Darren discuss getting each other gifts on the day of their wedding, and they've drawn some ideas from the internet. From Tiffany bracelets, to engraved Tequila bottles. Some are practical, most are cheesy. But they are definitely sentimental. Amy tells about Frank and Dixie's big day out in Howth. Darren's sceptical about the Gardaí helping a stranded florist on the day of a wedding. And...

Amy and Darren are doing the wedding edition of Am I The Asshole, where we hear various wedding scenarios from listeners and try to determine whether they are fair in what they're doing, or totally unfair. From bringing a child to a child-free wedding, having a strict colour code for wedding guests, and stopping at the deli for food between the wedding ceremony and reception. There's a dog on this...

Amy and Darren debate who to invite to a wedding and more importantly, who NOT to invite - from exes, distant cousins, work colleagues and neighbours. How should plus one invitations work? And will should you invite your friend that you know can get a bit messy as the night progresses? Fresh off the back of a live show, Amy and Darren catch-up on their game of Mr & Mrs in Vicar Street last wee...

Amy and Darren take a look at some of wedding trends which are set to be big in 2025 - from champagne towers and fun desserts, to pets being involved in the big day. Will they be opting in or out of any of them? We hear a pup-date about Dixie, and how Darren is obsessed with her every move. Amy's talking us through the wedding invite process after their appointment at the weekend, and in preparati...

You'll have heard of the wedding tradition "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue"...but what would Amy and Darren choose for each of these? Would Amy let her sister borrow her wedding dress, or would Darren lend his suit to a family member for their wedding? And the couple have some big ideas for what they are going to do with their dress and suit after the big day!...

With more and more couples opting out of church weddings, Amy and Darren chat about some of the wedding venues where people have been getting married - from IKEAs and takeaways, to caves and rollercoasters. Amy's got her new hair extensions - and Darren's got his say on them. And there's a live show at Vicar Street on the 20th of October to prepare for...for BOTH Darren and Amy! From this week's l...

Amy and Darren chat about the things at weddings that are worth the money, from entertainment and food, to photo props and videographers. Ever been to a wedding where there's been karaoke? And what is the general consensus on hiring a mobile content creator for your big day? Amy exposes Darren for sneaking off in the middle of the night, and you'll never guess where he goes? Amy loves getting her...

Amy and Darren discuss some of the most overrated things at weddings - from photo-booths and chocolate fountains, to the traditions of the bouquet toss and garter. Neither Amy nor Darren are fans of last week's "heatwave". Darren has a fan encounter in a pet shop in Charlestown, which Amy doesn't believe happened. And did you hear that Coldplay are playing in St. Anne's Park next year? With more l...

Amy and Darren are still undecided on their wedding music, as well as a name for their future puppy, so a listener gives them some suggestions on both. There's an interesting would you rather question at hand involving Nasti2K and bottles of cadet at the wedding. And do Amy and Darren see children in their future? Amy's done a big clear-out of their apartment and had found some peculiar items in t...

Happy Birthday to Amy, who celebrated last week with a concert, a cake and a brand new hairdryer! Amy and Darren review their experience of Coldplay at Croke Park. And did they manage to nab tickets to Oasis in Dublin next year? You'll find out in this episode!  We hear from a listener who shares his experience of eloping to New York, and what family and friends though about it. Another liste...

Darren and Amy discuss their wedding music taste - from overdone first dance songs, the biggest wedding party songs, and song ideas for Amy to walk down the aisle to. There are also some wedding song disaster stories to chat about, which has led brides to some horrific injuries. Darren had agreed to Amy that he would do dance lessons in the lead up to their big day - so is he keeping to his word?...

Amy fills Darren in on the hit TV show 'Don't Tell The Bride', where an engaged couple received a lump sum of cash to pay for their wedding, but the catch was that the groom had to do all the planning. From IKEA ceremonies to weddings in the sky, the show was truly wild. Would Amy and Darren do the show if they were offered? And what theme would they pick if their wedding was to have one? After Ro...

Amy and Darren share their fears of getting injured before their wedding - the occasions and places they will be dodging to avoid the accessory of a cast or crutches on the big day. Amy also expresses her interest in finding a good skin routine over these next few months. While Darren gives an update on his film festival debut.  If money was no object, what kind of wedding would Amy and Darre...

Darren and Amy discuss engagement photoshoots, and where they would get them done. They also discuss potential wedding morning gifts to each other - from jewelry and flowers, to a chipper. And is it the norm to answer phone calls and texts from people on the morning of your wedding?  Darren's up for a very big award this weekend, which he is sharing all about in this episode. Amy's suffered a...

There's only 9 months left until Darren and Amy say 'I do' and they seem to be well on track thanks to Amy's organisational skills. The two run through a checklist and find they've already most of the work done so now all they have to do is wait - And maybe get a haircut before the day of the wedding so there time for recovery if the barber butchers Darren. Amy might want to find a new nail techni...

Has Darren gotten scammed after giving his bank details out at his front door? Or was it just a good deed? And will Amy's unfortunate blemish ever clear up? These are just some of the topics they chat about on this episode, along with the latest addition to their household, and Darren's new fitness regime. And the two discuss the recent $600 million Ambani wedding in India and ponder whether all t...

Darren and Amy are joined for the first time by the celebrant who will be marrying them, Nicola Moran. They ask her serious questions like if she's ever seen any weird animals at a wedding (the answer may involve a bearded dragon)? And if she could write the vows for an embarrassed Amy? She also shares some wedding wisdom and offers tips on dealing with screaming kids or a missing best man. And sh...

What happens if your estranged father shows up on your wedding day? Or worse, what if an uninvited child appears and wants to be picked up? Darren confronts his self proclaimed 'daddy issues' this week, while Amy worries about her own baby, Frank, after two unexpected trips to the vet last week. Darren has an exciting venture in mind to pay for the wedding - It may involve selling all of his posse...

Darren is considering a hair transplant to ensure Amy doesn't lose interest in him, although she's already sick of talking about whether or not he should get it done. She's much more invested in topics like the amount of fabric conditioner in the bottles and whether someone set her up to be clamped. And as today is Darren's birthday, they chat about some of the best - and worst - presents they've...