Spirit Radio Podcasts

Aisling Kinsella from Bird Watch Ireland spoke to Wendy about how a new wave of Gen Z are taking up bird watching – Birdwatching has officially transitioned from a niche, older-generation pastime into one of Gen Z’s fastest-growing hobbies.

Miriam O’Callaghan chatted to Wendy about RTÉ’s new documentary, Ireland’s Population Crash, which explores the fact that in just one decade, Ireland’s birth rate has fallen by a staggering 30 per cent. It’s a fact that is worrying economists and demographers, who warn that if the trend continues, it could threaten Ireland’s future workforce and place untold financial strain on the State pension system.

Bowel Cancer Ireland has renewed its calls for better prevention and screenings following the death of Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean. Adam Ratcliffe shared his story with Wendy.

Jeff Fontaine from the Schuman Centre for European Studies chatted to Wendy about the future of Europe and the current debate about the triplelock.

Sometimes, you meet someone through your work and expect to spend a few hours telling their story — never imagining that the encounter will lead to a friendship that stays with you for years. In 2019, journalist Colm Flynn interviewed Niall McDonagh for RTÉ’s Nationwide, sharing the remarkable story of a man whose journey to the priesthood was shaped by personal tragedy, faith and a desire to serve others. Niall’s story touched people across Ireland, and that interview became the beginning of a

Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse Rescue discusses the growing dangers facing animals, particularly around Halloween. Illegal fireworks and unregulated bonfires can cause serious distress and injury to pets, horses and livestock. Martina and her team also deal with disturbing cases of animal cruelty involving dogs, cats, sheep and horses. With rescue services expecting to be especially busy this weekend, we’ll discuss the dangers, the challenges facing animal rescuers and what people can do to