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Lunchtime Live

Hosted by Newstalk · society · EN-IE

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About this Podcast:

Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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What is Lunchtime Live about?

Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@ CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

Who hosts Lunchtime Live?

Lunchtime Live is hosted by Newstalk. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.

What has Lunchtime Live covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Travelling to Mexico for endometriosis treatment - listener story" (28 October 2026, 13 minutes), "Reasons to be Happy: Nostalgic Foods, CMAT Tiny Desk, James Bond" (28 October 2026, 9 minutes), and "How bad is antisocial behaviour around Halloween?" (28 October 2026, 14 minutes).

How often does Lunchtime Live publish?

Lunchtime Live publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Lunchtime Live?

Booking probability for Lunchtime Live is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lunchtime Live requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lunchtime Live's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Newstalk hosts Lunchtime Live, a society podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Travelling to Mexico for endometriosis treatment - listener story

    Oct 28, 202613 min

    A listener reached out to me during the week who has gone to Tijuana Mexico for treatment for endometriosis. After years of extreme pain and the fear of total hysterectomy, Cheryl is post-op from excision surgery and a...

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    Reasons to be Happy: Nostalgic Foods, CMAT Tiny Desk, James Bond

    Oct 28, 20269 min

    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...

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    How bad is antisocial behaviour around Halloween?

    Oct 28, 202614 min

    Last weekend saw a surge in Halloween related calls, with Dublin City Fire Brigade receiving 155 calls in just 8 hours. Local Councils are now going around collecting the wood that kids have collected, and it can be the...

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    Making Babies: Supplements in Pregnancy

    Oct 28, 20269 min

    Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, to cover every area of trying to...

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    Why do we like horror?

    Oct 28, 202611 min

    With Halloween fast approaching, many of you have probably cozied down to scary movies, or maybe ventured out to a haunted house. But, why is it that we enjoy horror? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Sarah Cleary, Horror...

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    Should we talk about our salaries more?

    Oct 28, 202619 min

    The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in the UK has called for a ban on potential employers asking for salary history. But should it stop at employers? Would you ask your colleagues about how much they are...

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    Ask the Expert: Health Insurance

    Oct 27, 202611 min

    For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with totalhealthcover.ie to answer any of your health insurance questions!

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    Do health shots actually help during flu season?

    Oct 27, 202610 min

    As you scroll your social media, you will likely see videos on health shots like ginger, turmeric, lemon, being the sworn secret to health. Are these shots actually the way to go as we find ourselves in cold and flu...

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    Should paternity leave be extended?

    Oct 27, 202618 min

    A petition calling for Ireland’s paid paternity leave to go from 2 weeks to 8 weeks has passed 10,000 signatures, with people signing in all 26 counties. Fathers in Ireland get 2 weeks of paternity leave, with Paternity...

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    Mulhuddart sewage smell - what can be done?

    Oct 27, 20269 min

    Residents in North Dublin are saying that they are dealing with an unbearable stench in the Mulhuddart area… Aontú Cllr for Dublin West, Ellen Troy and Grant Mason, resident, join Andrea to discuss what is happening.

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    Don’t Miss: Masterplan, Nobody Wants This, Romesh Ranganathan

    Oct 27, 20269 min

    Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week! Image: Amazon Prime

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    How was Macklemore’s 3Arena show?

    Oct 27, 20266 min

    Macklemore took to the stage at the 3Arena last night in the first of his three European gigs since taking a stand after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour... So, what was the gig in aid of Palestine like, and were...

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    Do we still have issues with attitudes in sport?

    Oct 27, 202615 min

    England abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland yesterday evening after a player on the English team reported being subjected to a racist slur. The official reports are being gathered...

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    How often are charity shops being used as dumping grounds?

    Oct 23, 202612 min

    Do we find more tat nowadays in charity shops? Is fast fashion filling them now, and are we treating them as dumping grounds for unwanted or broken pieces? Joining Andrea to discuss this is Kathy Donaghy, Journalist...

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    Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

    Oct 23, 202611 min

    Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

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    Does AI have a place in the creative industry?

    Oct 23, 202617 min

    Limerick City and County Council are in hot water as they posted a video promoting Christmas in the city. Why? It was generated by artificial intelligence. This comes as Fontaines D.C. also stated yesterday that they...

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    The Home Squad: Kitchen Appliances

    Oct 22, 20268 min

    Is your kitchen counter full of appliances, or are you always looking for neat gadgets that can be stored away? This week, The Home Squad are here to chat about kitchen appliances that matter! Joining Andrea to discuss...

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    New Airbnb rules: more work for the host?

    Oct 22, 20266 min

    Under new rules set to come in, Airbnb guests will no longer have to do the annoying cleaning jobs before check out. They can no longer be asked to empty bins, strip beds and do the dishes... So, is this a positive step...

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    ‘We Consent’ boundaries campaign controversy - what do you think?

    Oct 22, 202621 min

    There has been a significant wave of online discussion and public debate following this campaign by Cuan called ‘We Consent’, which is about personal boundaries. The debate continues from both sides, with some believing...

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    Navigating practical arrangements after the death of a loved one

    Oct 22, 20267 min

    Many listeners have had loved ones pass, and been left with the stressful practicalities following that death… So, how do you navigate the stress and grief, as well as the practical arrangements? Andrea’s guest...

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