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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Tommy Tiernan makes his musical debut. But the real question is: can he sing?

The burning question of whether Tommy Tiernan can sing was answered at the world premiere of The House Must Win in the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, on Friday night.
London music
#media-regulation
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
#rte
fromIndependent
6 days ago
UK politics

Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan signs off on 20,000 pay rise for RTE boss in same week he demanded review of 'unbalanced' protest coverage

fromIndependent
1 week ago
London music

Kirsty Blake Knox: The new RTE Radio 1 jingles are underwhelming - no wonder Oliver Callan sounds unimpressed

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'The overall level of salaries in RTE, was a contentious, even poisonous issue': Kevin Bakhurst on the pay cap and Claire Byrne's exit

UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan signs off on 20,000 pay rise for RTE boss in same week he demanded review of 'unbalanced' protest coverage

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst may receive a €20,000 salary increase amid criticism of the broadcaster's coverage of fuel protests.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
London music

Kirsty Blake Knox: The new RTE Radio 1 jingles are underwhelming - no wonder Oliver Callan sounds unimpressed

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'The overall level of salaries in RTE, was a contentious, even poisonous issue': Kevin Bakhurst on the pay cap and Claire Byrne's exit

Television
fromIndependent
1 week ago

All talked out: The online threat to the 'Late Late' and TV's chat shows

The Late Late Show faces significant competition and public opinion is divided on its future and past presenters.
London music
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Sam McBride: When one generation takes its lead from Rory McIlroy and the next from Kneecap, the future is impossible to predict

Rory McIlroy unites Northern Ireland through his inclusive identity and focus on sporting achievement, transcending traditional divisions.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Declan Lynch: When it comes to Donald Trump, just give it to us Strait - we're well able to handle it

Sanewashing is a word that had to be invented to describe how the more strait-laced media outlets were covering the speeches and tweets and other outpourings of Donald Trump.
Right-wing politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

George Hamilton on Michael Lyster: 'He was not in any way the kind of pushy media type. He didn't have that. He wasn't born with the ego gene'

George Hamilton's commentary has been a significant part of Irish soccer history, especially during the 1990 World Cup, where his voice became synonymous with the team's journey.
Soccer (FIFA)
Media industry
fromVulture
6 days ago

David Letterman Gives His Thoughts on Colbert's Replacement

CBS chose Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed for its time slot to save costs and generate revenue without producing a new show.
#2fm
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Podcast

'Thank you for always being part of this with me' - Tracy Clifford's show pulled after 10 years as Doireann Garrihy returns to airwaves amid RTE shake-up

Podcast
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Thank you for always being part of this with me' - Tracy Clifford's show pulled after 10 years as Doireann Garrihy returns to airwaves amid RTE shake-up

2FM is introducing new shows and hosts to better connect with younger audiences based on listener research.
Cancer
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'I'm so glad we were together' - Lucy Kennedy on supporting radio co-host Colm Hayes' through wife's illness and death

Hayes reflects on the last four years of his marriage as the best, despite the challenges of his wife's illness.
#newstalk
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Media industry

'I've been told that choosing Anton Savage as a solo presenter on Newstalk Breakfast is risky. I don't agree'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Media industry

'She'll give Newstalk a shot in the arm': Battle of the airwaves as Claire Byrne goes head-to-head with David McCullagh

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Media industry

'I've been told that choosing Anton Savage as a solo presenter on Newstalk Breakfast is risky. I don't agree'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Media industry

'She'll give Newstalk a shot in the arm': Battle of the airwaves as Claire Byrne goes head-to-head with David McCullagh

London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Tycoons ride to Michael Flatley's rescue in battle for control of 'Lord of the Dance'

Maurice Regan and Luke Comer intervened financially for Michael Flatley in the Lord of the Dance control dispute.
Careers
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Undergrad coin toss led to Paul Hayes setting up Beachhut PR, while Ryan Tubridy went to RTE

Paul Hayes and Ryan Tubridy made their career decision by tossing a coin after completing their arts degrees.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Five million views, 42k subscribers and a life sentence: Inside Stephen McCullagh's YouTube world that led to his undoing

Stephen McCullagh gained 100 subscribers and 67,000 views on YouTube during his trial, despite being suspended from the Partner Programme.
#michael-lyster
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
LA Kings

'He was the greatest broadcaster we've ever had' - Brolly, Spillane and O'Rourke reunite in tribute to Michael Lyster

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Writing

Martin Breheny: My friend Michael Lyster - the consummate professional who made it all look so simple

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
LA Kings

'He was the greatest broadcaster we've ever had' - Brolly, Spillane and O'Rourke reunite in tribute to Michael Lyster

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Writing

Martin Breheny: My friend Michael Lyster - the consummate professional who made it all look so simple

UK politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Michael Flatley seizes control of Lord of the Dance, removing board and share trustee

Michael Flatley has regained control of Lord of the Dance by removing most directors of the Northern Ireland company.
Media industry
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Dave Fanning: 'Would I have rather stayed doing The Movie Show? Yes. Would I rather have stayed on 2FM? Yes. Would I rather have done that programme on Radio 1? Yes'

Dave Fanning reflects on his career and humorously acknowledges his age.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Former Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster dies aged 71

Michael was a prominent figure in RTÉ's Gaelic games coverage, serving as the Sunday Game anchor from 1984 until his retirement in 2018.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Simon Harris calls Jessie Buckley best of Ireland' and Conor McGregor worst'

Ireland's deputy premier Simon Harris contrasts actress Jessie Buckley as representing the best of Ireland with mixed martial artist Conor McGregor representing the worst, following McGregor's civil liability finding in a rape case.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Joe Brolly: Kobe McDonald is better off staying far away from Mayo's old pals' act

After electrifying the game as a 16 and 17-year-old, when it was announced Kobe McDonald was going at the end of this season, the Mayo people's disappointment was like the time the Templenoe parish priest told his flock that Pat Spillane's first baby was a girl.
Miscellaneous
#podcast-saturation
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Podcast

The gang may be 'back together' but Ray D'Arcy Daily feels like a rerun of a past episode

Podcasts are ubiquitous and often launched by media professionals seeking alternatives after losing traditional broadcasting roles, yet successful ones fulfill their fundamental purpose effectively.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Podcast

The gang may be 'back together' but 'Ray D'Arcy Daily' feels like a rerun of a past radio episode

Podcasts are ubiquitous and often launched by media professionals seeking alternatives after losing traditional broadcasting roles, yet successful podcasts fulfill their fundamental purpose effectively.
Podcast
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The gang may be 'back together' but 'Ray D'Arcy Daily' feels like a rerun of a past radio episode

Podcasts are ubiquitous and often launched by media professionals seeking alternatives after losing traditional broadcasting roles, yet successful podcasts fulfill their fundamental purpose effectively.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I've made so many stupid mistakes in my life, but I'm doing all right' - Ryan Tubridy on how he has bounced back after RTE payments scandal

Ryan Tubridy felt let down during the payments scandal, received strong public support, and will not rule out a career in politics.
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Newstalk could have handled my switch to weekend show in a better way, says Pat Kenny

Pat Kenny transitions from a 12-year daily mid-morning radio slot to a new weekend show on Newstalk, making space for Claire Byrne's weekday program in radio's competitive environment.
Tech industry
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"TBPN" and the Rise of the Tech-Friendly Talk Show

Two tech entrepreneurs launched TBPN, a daily live-stream talk show promoting technology with an enthusiast perspective, securing a partnership to broadcast from the New York Stock Exchange trading floor.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Taking Room to Improve off the air isn't going to solve Ireland's housing crisis' - Dermot Bannon hits back at criticism of the show

After 17 years on RTÉ's flagship home renovation show, and narrowly escaping a heart attack, the architect says he no longer 'loses any sleep' over critics
Renovation
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Robbie Keane walks out of TV interview as he refuses to engage in 'speculation' amid Tottenham links

Robbie Keane will not engage in speculation about returning to manage Tottenham despite being linked to the vacant manager position.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

RTE's Jackie Fox: 'I was working on Morning Ireland and thinking, now's the time to send out a signal in the newsroom that I'm serious about this'

These days, American politics is a highly charged and dramatic landscape - and nowhere more so than in the White House press room, which can, on occasion, feel like part reality show, part bear pit. Rarely a day goes by where a press room moment doesn't go viral, for any number of reasons. And, as RTÉ's new Washington correspondent, Galwegian Jackie Fox cannot wait to immerse herself in the belly of the beast.
US politics
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Declan Lynch: Just announced as host of Arena, Rick O'Shea could have claimed squatter's rights to that hot seat

Rick O'Shea replaced Seán Rocks as presenter of RTÉ1's arts programme Arena, successfully taking on a challenging role following the beloved presenter's passing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show

Colbert will appear on Meyers's show as a guest. CBS had announced in July that The Late Show would come to an end in May, more than 30 years after its debut in 1993 under David Letterman. It's not just the end of the show. It is the end of the Late Show on CBS. I'm not being replaced this is all just going away, Colbert told his audience in July. A date for the final episode, however, had not been revealed.
Television
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'You need a call to listen' - Joe Duffy 'surprised' Liveline dropped iconic theme tune

"It's so evocative. I'm surprised they got rid of it," Duffy said. "It's written by Stockton's Wing, Mike Hanrahan and the boys. I used to meet Mike in the old radio centre when he was in, doing bits of work." "And he'd always say to me, at least once a year: 'Thanks, we got the Lanzarote this year off it'. I just think it's evocative. And the programme is in a very hard time, a quarter to two. So you need something, a call to listen," he told The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk.
Miscellaneous
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Philly McMahon: Boring TV coverage is doing our games a disservice

Television broadcast systems for football are structurally designed to prevent innovation, limiting viewer experience despite high-stakes games.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico finds massive audience online - Poynter

A Colbert interview with James Talarico was pulled from CBS over FCC equal-time concerns and subsequently reached roughly 85 million views across YouTube and social media.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

NBC's Mike Tirico is thriving where no announcer has ever gone before

Mike Tirico elevated NBC's Milan Cortina coverage with flawless, high-prep hosting across the Super Bowl and Olympics, delivering commanding, multi-platform primetime performances.
#radio-listenership
Podcast
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Ray D'Arcy to return to broadcasting with new podcast

Ray D'Arcy launches a new weekday podcast featuring conversations with family and friends following his October 2025 departure from RTÉ Radio 1.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Colbert Taunts Trump Honcho And Disappointed Testicle' Over New Crackdown' Threat

The FCC plans to enforce long-dormant rules limiting political candidates' appearances on network talk shows, provoking ridicule and defiance from late-night comedians.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Eilis O'Hanlon on RTE's Swindlers: 'Hungry Celtic Tigers hid in the long grass, ready to devour the unwary'

Screen portrayals romanticize con artists as heroes while real-world scams victimize innocent, vulnerable people.
#rte-departure
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Media industry

'Vincent Browne told me to take a gap year abroad': Ray D'Arcy on his 'public humiliation' over losing his job at RTE

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Media industry

'Vincent Browne told me to take a gap year abroad': Ray D'Arcy on his 'public humiliation' over losing his job at RTE

Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'A brilliant operator and a great character' - tributes to journalist Paddy Clancy who has died aged 82

Veteran Irish journalist and broadcaster Mr Clancy, who had a six-decade career and presented It Says In The Papers for three decades, has died.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I listened to 170 hours of Joe Rogan's podcast trust me, he hasn't turned against Trump | Michael Marshall

Rogan frames the presence of ICE as a direct response to mass fraud in Minnesota, justifies ICE's need for total anonymity to carry out their work, warns one of the real problems is that ICE might wrongly be seen as villains, and expresses sympathy for ICE agents. While lamenting Good's shooting as unfortunate, Rogan says she seemed crazy and out of her fucking mind, speculating she was a deliberate agitator.
Podcast
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Thank you for moving the dial 12 and a half years ago and staying with us' - Pat Kenny signs off from his weekday show on Newstalk

"Well, I have to say we've been overwhelmed by texts coming in from listeners, but I won't read them all out because my late father used to quote the proverb: 'Self-praise is no praise'. "But on the other hand, he used to also say: 'If you want to be a somebody, you've got to bang, bang, bang on the drum'. Bit confusing for a young lad. "I will read, and I have been reading the texts that are coming in, and to be quite honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed. But the time has come to thank a few people."
Media industry
#radio
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Media industry

Declan Lynch: Claire Byrne's Newstalk return promised us 'fun', 'personality' and 'opinion'. We got Micheal Martin

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Media industry

'Listeners are often more loyal to the station than to the individual presenter': Inside Claire Byrne's battle to move the dial from RTE to Newstalk

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Media industry

Declan Lynch: Claire Byrne's Newstalk return promised us 'fun', 'personality' and 'opinion'. We got Micheal Martin

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Media industry

'Listeners are often more loyal to the station than to the individual presenter': Inside Claire Byrne's battle to move the dial from RTE to Newstalk

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: RTE and Newstalk go to battle as Claire Byrne takes the hot seat

For years, Irish radio was defined by stability. The voices were familiar, the schedules were predictable, the territory was clearly marked. But, as February 2026 gets underway, the war for Ireland's airwaves is very much on, with RTÉ and Newstalk ready to face off across the chessboard.
Media industry
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Declan Lynch: It was peculiar that Liveline didn't kick off Monday's or Tuesday's show with an update on the Seamus Culleton story which had changed over the weekend

Lyric FM's audience share rose from 2.5pc to 3.1pc, an unusually large and notable increase.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo daily - Diary of a Controversy: How Steven Bartlett's podcast put him in hot water

Steven Bartlett rose from college dropout to multimillionaire entrepreneur and podcast star, now facing backlash after viral interview snippets raised questions about host accountability.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Claire Byrne on leaving RTE: It felt like the organisation was wagging its finger at me, saying 'you've been a bad person - you need to have a pay cap to stop your gallop'

As her Newstalk début looms, the presenter tells Niamh Horan why she left the state broadcaster, a place she reckons has lost its backbone
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