The Michael Jackson biopic is out today, so will you go and see it? How easy is it for you to separate the art from the artist? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dave from The Cinemile podcast, Film Reviewer Ken Doran and Music Journalist Louise Bruton. Image: Lionsgate
Reasons to be Happy: Good Weather, Office Singing, Joanne McNally
22/04/2026 | 7 mins.
Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. 98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…
Do we need more public swimming pools?
22/04/2026 | 21 mins.
Yesterday on the show, we discussed how PE in school often puts adults off exercise later in life. One listener texted in to say that the Government should provide more public swimming pools, if they are serious about people’s physical and mental health. Robert joins Andrea to discuss, as well as Mary McMorrow, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Swim Ireland, Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal East and more.
Making Babies: C-Sections
22/04/2026 | 11 mins.
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between. This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss everything you need to know about c-sections.
Why are we obsessed with pet pictures?
22/04/2026 | 9 mins.
Is your camera roll full of pictures of your pet? A new survey has revealed that the average pet owner has 20% more pictures of their pet than their partner... So, just why is this the case? Joining Andrea to discuss this is 98FM’s Russell Alford and Broadcaster Fionnuala Moran.
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