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Happy Christmas!The Big Fat Newstalk Quiz of the Year is back - with Newstalk’s Simon Tierney taking you through some of the great, good and wackiest parts of 2025.Joining Simon to chance their arm at the crown is Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Writer and Journalist, Comedian Jim Elliott and Jen Hogan, Irish Times Columnist and Host of the ‘Conversations with Parents’ podcast.

Whether you’re entertaining extended family or just need something to break up the day, Christmas is a great time to try out a few games and get everyone involved...Olivia Fahy, Entertainment journalist, has been rounding up some of her favourites and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Nintendo

After 100 years of the Coca Cola versus Pepsi soft drink war, has the battle been won, with Pepsi now 3rd on the list of the biggest selling fizzy drinks in the world?Joining Seán to discuss is Eoin Burke-Kennedy, Economics Correspondent of The Irish Times…

Is your Christmas tree looking sad with needles on the ground and limp branches just two days before Christmas?Joe Flynn is Chairman of the Irish Christmas Tree Growers, and joins Seán to discuss.

There’s something in the water this Christmas... and while it might not be alcohol for some, the price of sober options during the holidays is enough to turn the mood from sweet to sour. From scare options to exorbitant prices, Irish Examiner Columnist and Food Writer Caitriona Redmond has seen it all since she went alcohol-free three years ago.The journalist has compiled her experience and offers alternatives to your traditional champagne. She joins Seán to discuss.