Ray D'Arcy Daily

Society & Culture

About

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 theshow; 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 anybodywho will talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  • A Lucky Dip from the Week that Was

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily covers diverse topics including maths, The Met, AI, ADHD, David Attenborough, and whistling.

  • Would you like to live to 100 ?& What's this with Whistling Whasapps ?

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily celebrates David Attenborough's 100th birthday. The hosts also discuss the merits of whistling.

  • Is AI conscious ? You decide.

    This episode features a conversation with ChatGPT exploring fears about AI technology growth and whether AI can be considered human. The discussion delves into the consciousness of AI.

  • The Truth about ADHD

    Colman Noctor, diagnosed with ADHD 18 years ago, discusses his personal experience and how he has managed symptoms. He also addresses the increase in ADHD diagnoses among adults. Colman recently shared his story in The Examiner.

  • Would you go to the Met Gala and what's your favourite Earworm ?

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily discusses attending the Met Gala and favorite earworms. It also covers topics such as Cú Chulainn, Beyoncé, and the ethics of making lunch from a hotel breakfast.

  • Dodger the Cat, Ryan the Oarfish and the Sunflower Shake

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily discusses Dodger the Cat, Ryan the Oarfish, and a sunflower shake. The creation of the episode was facilitated by the postal service and a sachet of sunflower seeds.

  • Seagull Screeching, Shannon Walking and Dan Sheehan's Dream Pass

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily covers Ray's dream rugby, Bernard's triathlon, and Jenny's cheese rolling. It includes a variety of activities and discussions.

  • Shut Up, Suit Up and Show Up ; A Conversation with James Hollis

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily features a conversation with James Hollis. The discussion explores the meaning of life and the concept of our true selves.

  • Can Ray run 100m in 17 seconds ?

    Olympian Derval O'Rourke evaluates Ray's ability to run 100 meters in 17 seconds, comparing him to Sebastian Sawe. The episode also pays tribute to Edith Eger.

  • When is a good time to go to therapy ? & The anatomy of a sub two hour Marathon.

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily features Dr. Colman Noctor on the topic of suitable times for therapy. Additionally, the episode covers Sebastian Sawe's sub-two-hour marathon.

  • Weekend Catch Up

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily features discussions on music, a memoir of marriage, attachment theory, and mattress money. The host provides insights on these diverse topics.

  • Ep 35; Is RTE " Supporting the Arts" with it's new jingles ?

    Ray D'Arcy airs a grievance regarding RTE's support of the arts through its new jingles. Mairead reviews 'Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage,' and Jenny discusses mattress-related topics.

  • Ep 34; Space Sleep, Back Garden Balloon and Marathon Heroics

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily covers space sleep, a back garden balloon, and marathon heroics. It aims to offer a lighthearted distraction from current events.

  • Ep 33; Being Human#6; Professor Brendan Kelly

    Psychiatrist Professor Brendan Kelly discusses human brain complexity, tendencies toward overthinking and panic, and the therapeutic benefits of Hill 16. This episode explores the human condition through the perspective of his extensive me…

  • Ep 32; Why are so many people dying on our roads ?

    Economist and strategist Sinéad O'Sullivan joins the show to discuss road safety in Ireland, the stoproaddeaths.ie initiative, and her concerns regarding diffused responsibility.

  • Ep 31; Attachment Theory, Half Marathon Humanoids and Daffy Duck

    Dr. Colman Noctor joins the show to discuss attachment theory and explore individual attachment styles. The conversation also touches on half marathon humanoids and Daffy Duck.

  • Ep 30; The Weekend Catch Up

    In this episode of The Ray D'Arcy Daily, the show looks back on a week featuring lost shoes, language discussions, departures, and a notable nickname.

  • Ep29; Nicknames, Fockers and Penny's Pyjamas

    Jenny discusses boyfriends' pyjamas with Ray, while Mairéad shares her search for a fada and her experiences with the LRMCQ.

  • Ep28; Rory's Millions, Lelia's Brilliant and The CAMHS Crisis

    This episode of the Ray D'Arcy Daily covers the current waiting list crisis within CAMHS and features a contribution from Bernard in Limerick.

  • Ep27; Being Human #5; Róisín Ingle

    In this episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily, writer and journalist Róisín Ingle discusses her experiences with cancer and her father's suicide. She also reflects on the concept of equanimity and shares personal insights from her career.

  • Ep26; Australia Calling, Adam's Everest Adventure and The Pumping President

    Karen Harris discusses her son Adam's goal to become the youngest Irish person to summit Everest on this episode of The Ray D'Arcy Daily.

  • Ep25; The Green Jacket, The Cherry Blossoms and It's Never About the Cornflakes.

    In this episode, Jenny shares the story of her late father and his US Masters win. Additionally, Colman Noctor provides advice to parents on how to communicate with their children.

  • Ep24; Weekend Catch Up

    This episode of the Ray D'Arcy Daily covers several topics, including JOMO, the moon, Don Conroy, Fix It Friday, and the 1994 Castletown Donkey Derby.

  • Ep23; Fix It Friday, Physics Made Fun and The Bank Holiday Party

    Physicist Kevin Nolan joins the show to discuss physics, and Ray attempts to repair Mairéad's clock.

  • Ep22; The Don Conroy, The Donkey Derby and The Doom Sayer

    In this episode, artist Gary Power discusses his tribute painting to Don Conroy, and Bernard O' Shea introduces the Castletown Donkey Derby.

  • Ep21; Being Human #4; Siobhán McSweeney

    In this episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily, actor and presenter Siobhán McSweeney discusses her career journey from UCC to Derry Girls and beyond. She shares her thoughts on the acting profession, her work as a presenter, and her perspective on m…

  • Ep20; Sudoku Packing, School Survey and Shout Outs from the Moon

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily covers government plans regarding primary schools and explores the concept of seeking love from the moon.

  • Ep19; Artemis Audio, Ask Bernard Anything and The Happy Hypocrite

    This episode features a journey into space with the Artemis 2 crew and Bernard O'Shea discussing the art of doing nothing.

  • Ep18; Being Human#3; Rory O'Neill AKA Panti

    In this episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily, Rory O'Neill, also known as Panti, shares insights into his drag persona and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. He discusses his experiences with his father's care, confronting mortality, and the therap…

  • Ep17; Arnie's Doctorate, Dempsey's Dozen and "It Takes a Village"

    Rachel Harper, principal of St Patrick's National School in Greystones, details the school's voluntary code regarding smart devices.

  • Ep16; Capybaras, Cucumbers and Colman Noctor

    Ray D'Arcy discusses the start of his vegetable gardening. Dr. Colman Noctor joins to examine the experience of being a man, and the episode features a story about a rat and a crow.

  • Ep 15;Bendy Damian, Vocal Fry and Clock Confusion

    In this episode, Ray D'Arcy discusses various topics including Bendy Damian, vocal fry, and confusion regarding the time.

  • Ep15; Football Frenzy ,Avocado Outrage and a Cabbage Sandwich

    This episode covers the excitement surrounding a qualifier match day, Bernard O'Shea's frustration with ripening avocados, and a listener discussion on sandwich preferences regarding cabbage or coleslaw.

  • Ep13; Being Human#2; Mary Mc Aleese

    In this episode of the Ray D'Arcy Daily podcast, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese is featured as part of the Being Human series.

  • 24/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily

    This episode of The Ray D'Arcy Daily covers topics including Harry Styles, paper rounds, and the age gap.

  • 23/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily covers topics including the nineties, nostalgia, and Doctor Noctor.

  • 20/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily covers topics including imagined affairs, embarrassing moments, and DIY flying machines.

  • 19/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily

    This episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily features appearances by guests from The Den, comedian Sean Hughes, and Richie Sadlier.

  • Being Human#1

    Professor Katriona O’Sullivan discusses her journey from childhood poverty and trauma to academia and advocacy. She explores the impact of social inequality on opportunity, the link between trauma and addiction, and the importance of human…

  • 18/3/26 Ray D'Arcy Daily

    This episode of the Ray D'Arcy Daily covers discussions on firefighters, the use of fictional phone numbers, and a segment titled The Walk.

  • 16/3/26Ray D'Arcy Daily

    Ray D'Arcy discusses the Oscars, Irish accents, and clips from The Snapper in this episode of the Ray D'Arcy Daily podcast.

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    Ray D'Arcy discusses the Oscars, blue bins, and recent big wins in this episode of Ray D'Arcy Daily.

  • Ray D'Arcy Daily

    This episode of the Ray D'Arcy Daily podcast features discussions on Rainbow Rapids, Ronnie Delaney, and the Air Fryer Queen.

  • Ray D'Arcy Daily

    Ray D'Arcy is joined by Bernard O'Shea to discuss dad bods, dad jokes, and dad dancing.

  • Ray D'Arcy Daily

    This podcast episode is titled 'Day 2' and is part of the 'Ray D'Arcy Daily' series. It is hosted on Acast. Further information regarding Acast's privacy policy is available at acast.com/privacy.

  • Ray D'Arcy Daily

    This episode, titled 'The Beginning', is part of the Ray D'Arcy Daily podcast and is hosted on Acast. More information about Acast's privacy policy is available on their website.

  • Ray D'Arcy Daily Trailer

    Ray D'Arcy Daily is a new five-day-a-week podcast hosted by Ray D'Arcy. The show will feature Ray's worldview and discussions with friends of the show, including Jenny Kelly, Mairead Ronan, Bernard O'Shea, and a resident psychologist.