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Grey Matters

The Communications Clinic

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15 episodes

Can you prevent Alzheimer's?
29/04/2026 | 31 mins.
On this week's episode Terry is joined by Dr Diarmuid O'Shea to talk about all things Alzheimer's. With a growing ageing population in Ireland, Grey Matters highlights why awareness and prevention have never been more important.
The Good Death
22/04/2026 | 28 mins.
This week, Terry and Fergus discuss the notion of a “good death” and their opposing views on death and dying. They agree that dignity in death is paramount, but question whether advances in medicine have paradoxically diminished the dignity of dying.
Watch Your Language
15/04/2026 | 22 mins.
This week, Terry and Fergus challenge the label “the elderly.” Arguing that lazy language fuels stereotypes, calling for respect, better media coverage, and recognition of older people’s diversity and value.
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Rethinking the Retirement Plan
08/04/2026 | 35 mins.
On this week’s episode, Terry and Fergus explore the reality behind retirement, and the podcast hosts have a clear message:failing to prepare properly for retirement can be a dangerous business. Using the Oscar-nominated Irish short film Retirement Plan as a springboard, Grey Matters examines how people prepare, or fail to prepare, for later life.
Vibrators and Vitality, with Dr Miriam Stoppard
01/04/2026 | 28 mins.
This week Fergus sat down with Dr Miriam Stoppard to talk about her latest book Sex, Drugs and Walking Sticks. They discuss how these attitudes can influence people’s relationship to sex as they grow older, and Stoppard says it can lead many to allow their sexual energy to hibernate. However, Dr Stoppard challenges the assumption that sexual desire fades away with age, and she is unequivocal: “We are sexual beings until we
die.”

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About Grey Matters

Grey Matters is a bold and insightful podcast series that confronts the realities of growing older in Ireland with unflinching honesty, sharp humour, and deep compassion. Hosted by two of the nation’s most respected voices, Terry Prone and Fergus Finlay, the series tackles the overlooked challenges, persistent stereotypes, and the triumphs of Ireland’s older generation. Combining rigorous debate with warm camaraderie, Grey Matters invites listeners into a candid conversation about age, identity and the future of Irish society. Grey Matters is produced by The Communications Clinic.

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