The Trina Mara Podcast

Ms. Claire Thompson is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at the Mater Hospital. She speaks to Trina Mara about the importance of looking after yourself as so many women discover they have gynaecological cancers at an advanced stage. She speaks about the signs and symptoms but also the fact there are sometimes no symptoms.

Myra DuBois has entertained us on Britain's Got Talent, Dom Joly, Pointless, Big Brother's Bit on the side and so much more. She'll bring her comedy show to Whelan's in Dublin this September.

Virgin Media News presents "Vaping Nation", a powerful new documentary examining the dramatic rise in vaping across Ireland, particularly among young people. Trina Mara chats to Virgin Media report Mairéad Cleary about the documentary and the impact vaping is having on under-18s You can watch "Vaping Nation" on the Virgin Media Player

Family therapist Maureen Treanor chats to Trina Mara after the release of the Netflix show "Adolescence" and tell us about a book written by therapists that is a must-read for parents https://www.corkuniversitypress.com/9781782054856/family-therapy/

Ever sent a WhatsApp to the wrong person? Well imagine sending it to ALL of your neighbours....and you were talking about ONE of them in the text! Andrea Mara chats about her latest book release "It should have been you" with Trina Mara (who happens to be her sister-in-law!)

Actor Alan Devine joins Trina Mara in studio - his play "Jigsaw" is on at the Glass Mask Theatre at the Bestseller Cafe, 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. He can be seen in Netflix' "Valhalla", he played Louie Gleeson in "Fair City" and even played Gerry "The Monk" Hutch in the "Veronica Guerin" film. Jigsaw runs until May 24th. www.glassmasktheatre.com

Investigative Journalist Donal McIntyre chats to Trina Mara about "Killer Evidence" Season 2 on True Crime, his own brush with death and how it's harder than ever to get away with murder. It airs Mondays and Tuesdays (from May 5th 2025) at 10pm on the "True Crime" channel.

Brendan Scully chats to Trina Mara about the search for Miss Ireland plus they realize they moved in the same circles in the 1990's!! Nostalgia galore.

Dr. Clare is a qualified GP and medical herbalist. Dilis offers the best of both orthodox and herbal medicine. She is the clinical director at her integrated health clinic, Dr Clare Apothecary. She chats to Trina Mara about why some people are choosing herbal medicine after getting little relief from traditional medicines. We discuss its uses in treating both adults and children for asthma, eczema...

Peter Smith last visited us in November when we slagged him about wearing sunglasses indoors - well he's back! Due to phenomenal demands, he is announcing new dates for Moonlight - the Philip Lynott Enigma at Vicar Street June 20th, 21st and 22nd and UCH Limerick June 24th

Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears chats to Trina Mara ahead of their show at Dublin's 3Arena on 28th of May - he chats to Trina Mara about his Irish best pal, Elton John, getting a boyfriend AND LARGE FEET!! (How have we gone down this road again?? )

Michael McDonald from the Doobie Brothers chats to Trina Mara about his big break into music, how he wasn't in the same room as Patti LaBelle despite having a hit duet record, his youngest fan and the return of the Doobie Brothers to Dublin's 3Arena on 21st July

Catherine O'Keefe from the Menopause Summit and Wellness Warrior chats to Trina Mara about the free HRT which is set to come into effect in June but will it really be free?

Neili Conroy drops into studio with Trina Mara to tell us about her play "Philo" on at Moat Theatre in Naas on 10th & 11th April and Gaiety Theatre Dublin from April 22nd-26th. We also chat about her start in "Family", "The Van" and "Fair City" aswell as her famous street in Dublin!

The real Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell brings her one-woman show to Dublin's 3Arena on the 13th of May 2025. She takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick jungle and beyond, sharing her remarkable stories of fashion, literature and sex while pouring cosmos in Manolo’s. Candace chats to Trina Mara

Singer songwriter RuthAnne has already achieved so much in her career - from writing hit songs like JoJo's "Too Little, Too Late" to writing for John Legend, Diana Ross, Niall Horan and so many more. She has written her latest song "The way I'm wired" about her struggles with endometriosis and had urged women not to take no for an answer from medics if you are in pain.

Duran Duran's John Taylor chats to Trina Mara about the eighties and playing Malahide Castle in Dublin on 30th June and Virgin Media Park in Cork on 1st July 2025 with Nile Rodgers and Chic

Gabrielle and Trina finally meet in person at her 3Arena gig in Dublin.......and Trina had to see what size shoes she was wearing !!!

Registered Dietician Orla Walsh specializes in nutrition and bone health. It's really important for women in particular over the age of 65 to have a bone health plan. In association with the Irish Osteoporosis Society, Organized by Amgen. www.irishosteoporosis.ie

Jed Van De Poll speaks to Trina Mara about receiving his bone cancer diagnosis 3 years ago to now being cancer free thanks to the Irish Cancer Society and clinical trials. His mother had died early with the same condition.

Ah yes - brain fog!! Here's where Trina Mara completely forgot Danny O'Donoghue from The Script was due on the show and didn't know why he was calling her phone.

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery offer their travel advice for visiting Barcelona. www.edfinntravels.com www.thetravelexpert.ie www.visitbarcelona.com www.catalunya.com

Bestselling author Patricia Scanlan joins Trina Mara to chat about "City Girls Forever", whether "City Grannies" could be a goer and her recent health issues.

Cardiologist Dr. Ameet Bakhai talks to Trina about the signs of a heart attack and they differ greatly for men and women!

Ricky Tomlinson is almost 86 years old and what a man he is! He dropped by to chat to Trina about his new show with Asa Murphy