Eva talks about her show ‘Coming Home’ a series of programmes on Sundays on Radio1. They tell the stories of the Chinese-Irish community, and the presenter is chef and businesswoman Eva Pau. She talks about her life growing up in Ireland as the daughter of Chinese immigrants

Colin Davidson, whose work has featured in the National Portrait Collection of the National Gallery in Dublin. They chat about Davidson's new book ‘Twelve Paintings’ which was written by Mark recalls the people he has studied and painted down the years, including Queen Elizabeth II.

Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Joanne McNally has become the biggest ticket-selling female comedian working on the UK circuit. She talks about how she has a massive tour planned here too, and loads of dates are already sold out.

The travel presenter and podcaster chats about his new book ‘An Irish Word a Day’. He talks about the burgeoning love for the language and why we shouldn’t be nervous about using whatever little we have

The vice-captain of the Dublin camogie team chats about the skorts issue that dominated headlines earlier this year, and her club being one of those Ross Whitaker features in a new two-part documentary series ‘Camogie: Inside the Championship’ (on RTÉ TV on the 6th and 13th of November)

Chat with the legendary songwriter about why, at the age of 83, he’s heading off again around the country on tour (with his wife Geraldine Branagan in ‘Tranquility by Candlelight’). He also talks about the stories behind his music, his family roots in the north of Ireland and working with musicians like John Sheahan and Luke Kelly and The Dubliners

Before she returns to panto (in Cindarella with Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick), chat with the multi-talented entertainer Twink about her life in Irish showbiz, being a night owl, her love for animals and having an energy that never flags

The amazing 90-year old from Derry, the oldest Open University graduate in Ireland this year. She explains why her husband’s death and having to stop driving prompted her return to the world of academia, with great support from her family (pic credit: Paul Moane)

Chat and live music with brothers - and Carlow natives - Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn about folk music, harmonies and the importance of 'community' to their sound. Official website: https://yevagabonds.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed in this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

Hoteliers John and Francis Brennan join Miriam in studio to reflect on life after selling the iconic Park Hotel in Kenmare two years ago. In this candid conversation, the brothers share how they've adjusted to life beyond the hotel, and the new passions and projects that have shaped their next chapter.

For the new season of Living With Lucy, Lucy Kennedy travels to Malibu to spend several days with Caitlyn Jenner. Lucy revealed what it was like to spend time with Caitlyn.

Journalist Matt Cooper joined Miriam in studio this morning to discuss the powerful family behind Dunnes Stores — charting their rise in Irish retail, their wealth, their resilience, and the controversies that shaped them. His new book Dynasty is published by Eriu and goes on sale October 16th.

The Green Party councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin talks about her journey through breast cancer – from initial diagnosis to ongoing treatment, helped with the amazing support of her husband and daughter

Chat with brothers Ferdia and Oisín Walsh Peelo about combining acting with their band and their love of harmonies. Their debut album has just launched, and touring nationwide Official website: www.thefynches.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview are not available in the podcast)

Chat with the founder of Project Children, Denis Mulcahy about what inspired him to bring children from Troubles-divided Northern Ireland to America for a summer break; also, Bernadette McDonnell (who benefitted from the initiative) and Colin Caughey (a former intern on the project) Official website: https://projectchildren.org/

The piper, co-owner of The Pipers Corner pub and Director of Creative Development & Donor Engagement at the Irish Traditional Music Archive chats about his family musical lineage, which includes fiddler Tommie Potts, the fascinating basis for his book ‘The Sorrowful and The Great’ (published with the Irish Traditional Music Archive)

Chat with the model/wife of Rod Stewart/tv panellist and special constable about her life, which she tells in autobiography ‘Someone Like Me’ (published by Bloomsbury)

Chat and live music with the artist (formerly of Saint Sister) who is now forging a solo career Official website: https://morgana.ie/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

Chat with the cook and author (and member of the Guinness dynasty) who lives in Tuscany and wants to share the secrets of good Tuscan cooking in her book ‘Winter in Tuscany: Cosy Recipes and the ‘Quanto Basta’ Way’ (published by Thames & Hudson)

Chat with the theatre producer about a very happy family life in Dalkey, a near-death attack in Manchester and discovering he had a secret half-sister. His production ‘The Sound Inside’ at the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire is part of the Dublin Theatre Festival Full details: https://dublintheatrefestival.ie/