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5215: LISTENĀ¦ Nutritionist Sal Hanvey called in to share Christmas recipe ideas, including a delicious gluten-free, sugar free brie and cranberry filo pastry wreath
9 mins; December 19, 2024
5214: LISTENĀ¦ Nathan Carter popped in to talk to Frank about his Christmas Special, recording a charity single with Una Healy, starting his own clothing range and writing his new album with Robbie William's long-time writing partner Guy Chambers
6 mins; December 19, 2024
5213: LISTENĀ¦ Looking for some last-minute tips for the perfect Christmas Dinner? Frank spoke to top chef Niall McKenna from James St South/Waterman House
2 mins; December 19, 2024
5212: LISTENĀ¦ 'We were so young - at that stage we had no idea how long these songs would last - we were just writing for the next LP' - The Undertones bassist Mickey Bradley spoke to Frank ahead of a special Christmas gig on Saturday, at the Ulster Hall
9 mins; December 19, 2024
5211: LISTENĀ¦ Relief for workers at Harland and Wolff as a deal with Spanish state-owned shipbuilders Navantia will secure over 1,000 jobs. Frank got the latest from Irish News business reporter Ryan McAleer
4 mins; December 19, 2024
5210: LISTENĀ¦ Has the Labour government betrayed millions of women over pensions? Frank spoke to SDLP leader Claire Hanna, who said that after years of campaigning the move will come as a big blow
9 mins; December 19, 2024
5209: LISTENĀ¦ Should foreign billionaires be free to financially back UK parties? Fresh from helping Donald Trump back into the Whitehouse, Elon Musk is considering a major donation to Reform UK. Should we welcome a challenge to the two biggest parties?
7 mins; December 19, 2024
5208: LISTENĀ¦ What is the appropriate punishment for a protester who throws a milkshake at a politician, while out canvassing? Victoria Thomas Bowen was given a suspended sentence after assaulting Reform MP Nigel Farage
5 mins; December 17, 2024
5207: LISTENĀ¦ Will your next car be electric? A survey found 80% in NI want to buy an EV in the next 5 years, but currently only 2% of cars on our roads are electric. Frank spoke to Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl
10 mins; December 17, 2024
5206: LISTENĀ¦ Should you scold other people's children if they misbehave? A TikToker has sparked a debate after describing an encounter with a poorly behaved child on a flight. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly
5 mins; November 25, 2024
5205: LISTENĀ¦ Parts of Northern Ireland have been badly affected by flooding, high winds and power cuts as Storm Bert hit. Frank spoke to Cllr Malachy Quinn in Coalisland, Cllr Declan McArdle in Derrylin and Pastor Paul Gray in Dundonald
14 mins; November 25, 2024
5204: LISTENĀ¦ Should NI Commonwealth Games chief bin the Ulster Banner in favour of a 'more inclusive' Northern Ireland flag? Frank spoke to sports journalist Adam McKendry
8 mins; November 25, 2024
5203: LISTENĀ¦ Diona Doherty called in to talk to Frank about her Christmas show Miracle at Number 34 and her new standup tour 'Get Your Pink Back'
10 mins; November 25, 2024
5202: LISTENĀ¦ What government support is there to help young people with SEN transition into adult life? Not very much, it appears. Frank spoke to Alma White about the 'cliff edge' many people experience, once their statement runs out, at 19
9 mins; November 22, 2024
5201: LISTENĀ¦ Is the criticism of Prince William's homeless campaign harsh? Some journalists have said he's well meaning but is taking the wrong approach, while Graham Smith CEO of Republic said the problem 'needs political will and money, not royals'
9 mins; November 22, 2024
5200: LISTENĀ¦ The head of a health trust has warned patients are missing appointments because they can't afford to miss work. Does the health service need to be more flexible? Would evening and weekend appointments help? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan
12 mins; November 22, 2024
5199: LISTENĀ¦ Should we be worried after President Putin warned the UK could be targeted for involvement in Ukrainian missile strikes on Moscow? Frank spoke to ex-military intelligence officer Philip Ingram
10 mins; November 22, 2024
5198: LISTENĀ¦ Is there a good way to break bad news? A man's gone viral after paying influencers to send his wife a video, saying he wanted a divorce. What's the worst way to tell someone news you know will upset them? Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty
15 mins; November 20, 2024
5197: LISTENĀ¦ Have you every lied on a CV to get a job? The Chancellor is in hot water over suggestions she exaggerated her experience as an economist - do employers expect it? What should happen if you get caught?
4 mins; November 20, 2024
5196: LISTENĀ¦ What would you buy first if you won the lottery jackpot? Frances Connolly, who won Ā£115m in 2019 recently revealed her first purchase was a Ā£12 pack of pants! Would you tell people you'd won?
9 mins; November 19, 2024
5195: LISTENĀ¦ Would Jim McDonald work in 2024 Corrie? Charlie Lawson chatted to Frank about 'woke culture' in soaps, holidaying back home and his new memoir 'That's Life, So It Is'
20 mins; November 19, 2024
5194: LISTENĀ¦ Are you ever too old to get a tattoo? A 99 year old grandmother, who became the UK's oldest woman to be tattooed, is considering one to mark her 100th birthday
8 mins; November 15, 2024
5193: LISTENĀ¦ How can Stormont do more to harness the power of devolution? Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham & Belfast-born lead of Manchester council, Bev Craig, spoke to Frank about making the most of City Deals and learning from other cities
10 mins; November 14, 2024
5192: LISTENĀ¦ Pioneer in the world of financial tech and boss of Tech Women Today, Cecilia Harvey spoke to Frank ahead of delivering at keynote speech at the Global Innovation Summit at QUB
7 mins; November 14, 2024
5191: LISTENĀ¦ Campaigners warn endangered animals 'clearly suffer' when they're imported for zoos, due to 'insufficient welfare protections'. Frank spoke to animal rights activist Andrew Goti
8 mins; November 14, 2024
5190: LISTENĀ¦ Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says a Ā£100m budget shortfall means NI health workers may not get the same pay offer as their UK counterparts. What can he do, without more money? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan & Patricia McKeown from Unison
19 mins; November 12, 2024
5189: LISTENĀ¦ Would you miss lollipop people, if they disappeared? A 44-year-old man from near Manchester's in the headlines, after becoming a 5th generation lollipop man, but they're becoming harder to recruit. Do you have memories of them?
6 mins; November 12, 2024
5188: LISTENĀ¦ Would you pay an extra Ā£2 for a pint after 10pm? Some pubs are introducing 'surge pricing' at peak times - they say it's to cover increased costs, like added security
12 mins; November 12, 2024
5187: LISTENĀ¦ Will Fine Gael or the budget airline he leads feel the impact of Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's comment on teachers, at an event this weekend? Frank spoke to teaching union rep Justin McCamphill from the NASUWT
10 mins; November 11, 2024
5186: LISTENĀ¦ Are schools too focused on exam results? The UK education secretary has warned obsessing about grades won't help pupils or schools. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty about his experience of working in schools across Europe
10 mins; November 11, 2024
5185: LISTENĀ¦ Funny honey? Research has found that some cheaper honey on supermarkets shelves isn't genuine - being bulked out with sugar syrups. Frank spoke to beekeeper Emma Thompson from Bee Haven
10 mins; November 11, 2024
5184: LISTENĀ¦ Will a 'sex strike' change how people vote in future? Women in the US have been backing the so-called '4B' movement in protest over Trump's victory, which they say harms womens rights. Frank spoke to feminist and author Fionola Meredith
7 mins; November 11, 2024
5183: LISTENĀ¦ Want to lose 10 pounds by Christmas? Wellness expert Deirdre Maguire had some tips to share with our listeners
13 mins; November 11, 2024
5182: LISTENĀ¦ Are beards scruffy? Prince William made headlines after appearing in public with a new beard - some suggested it looked unkempt, while others said it was 'rugged'. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly
5 mins; November 08, 2024
5181: LISTENĀ¦ 'She was the most extraordinary woman - endlessly brave, kind and hard-working' - Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl paid tribute to her close friend and colleague Anna Lo, who died aged 74
3 mins; November 08, 2024
5180: LISTENĀ¦ Boxing legend Carl Frampton and Age NI's Siobhan Casey spoke to Frank about a new campaign, aiming to raise Ā£500,000 to support older people in Northern Ireland
9 mins; November 07, 2024
5179: LISTENĀ¦ It's a fast-paced, full contact sport with millions of players worldwide, but did you know Northern Ireland has its own successful team? Frank spoke to Sarah 'Shutter' Marsden about Belfast Roller Derby
11 mins; November 07, 2024
5178: LISTENĀ¦ David Essex - He's sold millions of records, starred on the big and small screens, including a stint on Albert Square. Next month he'll be 'Rocking On' at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. He called in for a chat with Frank
11 mins; November 07, 2024
5177: LISTENĀ¦ Did you have a nickname at school? Should you use nicknames in the workplace? A new study in the Harvard Business Review has warned it could be risky! Frank spoke to Kim Kelly
8 mins; November 05, 2024
5176: LISTENĀ¦ Should cyclists be banned from cities, to avoid collisions with pedestrians? Birmingham is the latest council to consider it. Would it be a backward step in the push towards more active travel? Frank spoke to Andrew McClean from Cycling UK
4 mins; November 04, 2024
5175: LISTENĀ¦ 'Nothing really matters' - Jonny McEwen and Adam Turkington, two of the minds behind Nothing Day and the Nothing Conference talk about the creativity that can be sparked by doing nothing
8 mins; November 04, 2024
5174: LISTENĀ¦ Does a celebrity endorsement affect how you vote? Are you getting tired of famous faces involving themselves in politics? Frank spoke to author and journalist Fionola Meredith
14 mins; November 04, 2024
5173: LISTENĀ¦ Are all estate agents flashy? Computer programmers geeky? Actors neurotic? What does your job say about you? A new study found there may be a scientific basis for job stereotypes
9 mins; November 01, 2024
5172: LISTENĀ¦ MLAs are to have their say on post-Brexit trading arrangements. Why is no cross-community consent required for such a significant vote? Why is the DUP opposing the status quo? Frank spoke to the SDLP's Matthew O'Toole and TUV's Jim Allister
12 mins; November 01, 2024
5171: LISTENĀ¦ Too late for the Euros, but should Stormont still go ahead with the Casement Park project, on a reduced scale? Frank spoke to commentators Prof Jon Tonge and Brendan Mulgrew
20 mins; November 01, 2024
5170: LISTENĀ¦ Must-see Halloween viewing - 'A blend of local live TV from the 80s and 90s with supernatural, poltergeist movies' - director Dominic O'Neill talks to Frank about his new films Haunted Ulster Live
6 mins; October 31, 2024
5169: LISTENĀ¦ 'The creativity is out of this world - it's magical' - Mayor of Derry City & Strabane Lilian Seenoi-Barr talks about the enormous pride and imagination the people of the city display at Halloween
15 mins; October 31, 2024
5168: LISTENĀ¦ Scarily good! Odhran Dunne, from Visit Derry told Frank how Derry Halloween had become an international sensation - named by publications like USA Today as the world's best!
4 mins; October 31, 2024
5167: LISTENĀ¦ 'I thought I was invincible but that mammogram saved my life' - top reporter Barbara McCann is urging others to self-check and attend appointments, after her own experience of breast cancer
7 mins; October 30, 2024
5166: LISTENĀ¦ With minimum wage rises and tax increases on the way, how will the Budget affect Northern Ireland workers and businesses? Frank spoke to Gary McDonald from the Irish News and chartered accountant Ross Boyd
22 mins; October 30, 2024
5165: LISTENĀ¦ Why are Gen-Z not having babies? The UK fertility rate has dropped to a record low . Why do you think that is? Frank spoke to Fionola Meredith
11 mins; October 29, 2024
5164: LISTENĀ¦ 'A moment's carelessness can lead to a lifetime of injuries' - top plastic surgeon Alastair Brown talks to Frank about the dangers of misuse of fireworks
5 mins; October 29, 2024
5163: LISTENĀ¦ Should bad parking be punished with fines? A new pilot scheme in south and east Belfast could see people prosecuted for blocking pavements or access for residents, pedestrians or emergency services
12 mins; October 28, 2024
5162: LISTENĀ¦ What is NI's best high street? What makes a good high street? A travel website has named Newcastle, Bayllcastle, Carrickfergus and Enniskillen among our best. Frank got the thoughts of Glyn Roberts from Retail NI
3 mins; October 28, 2024
LISTENĀ¦ 'The internet should be a more dangerous place for predators than our children' - child protection expert Jim Gamble and top cyber security consultant Wayne Denner talk about lessons that need to be learned after the Alexander McCartney case
17 mins; October 28, 2024
5161: LISTENĀ¦ Should we give teachers more holidays? Some English schools are considering a nine-day fortnight among plans to entice new talent, but campaigner Brian Banks told Frank he just wants existing contracts to be adhered to
13 mins; October 28, 2024
5160: LISTENĀ¦ Should you be punished for stealing loo roll from work? A police woman has been suspended after admitting to pinching toilet paper. Was that too harsh a penalty? Have you done it? Frank got the thoughts of Mick Fealty
12 mins; October 25, 2024
5159: LISTENĀ¦ Will our rates have to rise to cover record spending deficits by local councils? Or will jobs be axed? And how do we deal with soaring absentee levels among council staff? Frank spoke to John Manley from the Irish News
7 mins; October 25, 2024
5158: LISTENĀ¦ Should we stop turning back the clock? Sleep experts claim scrapping daylight savings time could help us living longer and healthier as well as improving road safety. Frank spoke to Dr Megan Crawford from the British Sleep Society
9 mins; October 25, 2024
5157: LISTENĀ¦ Belfast traffic so bad that patients AND doctors have missed urgent appointments. Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph reporter Niamh Campbell who's been covering the story
11 mins; October 24, 2024
5156: LISTENĀ¦ Should you always wear your wedding ring? Would you be worried if your spouse stopped wearing theirs? Prince William famously doesn't wear one - do you? Frank got the thoughts of commentator GrĆ”inne McGarvey
9 mins; October 24, 2024
5155: LISTENĀ¦ Years of under-investment in water infrastructure are impacting on housing, health and the economy - Frank spoke to Alliance infrastructure spokesman Andrew McMurray as his party set out proposals to deal with the issue
9 mins; October 23, 2024
5154: LISTENĀ¦ How did a child go missing for so long without a major search? Irish Sun journalist Stephen Breen spoke to Frank about the latest on the search for eight-year-old Kyran Durnin
7 mins; October 23, 2024
5153: LISTENĀ¦ Should shops close on Boxing Day? Poundland has become the latest major retailer to say it will close for two days over the holidays - good for staff or bad for business?
8 mins; October 23, 2024
5152: LISTENĀ¦ Want to play your favourite sport, but worried it might be too fast paced? Walking versions of netball and football are growing in popularity. Sarah Aiken from ABC Council told Frank how they're getting more women involved
8 mins; October 23, 2024
5150: LISTENĀ¦ Should we fine patients for missing hospital appointments? Each missed consultation costs over Ā£200 in wasted time - should people be punished?
3 mins; October 22, 2024
5149: LISTENĀ¦ 'Is Nigel here?' - Paddy Raff talked to Frank about separating himself from his comic creations, what it's like to play the SSE Arena and the X-rated jokes people tell him
14 mins; October 22, 2024
5148: LISTENĀ¦ Should we tax frequent flyers more? A new study found a 'jet setter' tax could raise Ā£54 billion a year without hitting most ordinary passengers
11 mins; October 21, 2024
5147: LISTENĀ¦ Should we scrap income tax for under-35s? Portugal is experimenting with tax breaks to give young people a better start in life - but is it fair for others to foot the bill? Frank spoke to Fionola Meredith
4 mins; October 21, 2024
5146: LISTENĀ¦ Do you trust your gut? Are your instincts normally right? Frank and Deirdre Maguire talk about whether you should listen to your intuition and where it might lead you
16 mins; October 21, 2024
5145: LISTENĀ¦ Has your car insurance gone up? Does NI get a raw deal? The government is setting up a task force to tackle spiraling costs. Will it work? Rick spoke to UUP MLA Andy Allen
9 mins; October 18, 2024
5144: LISTENĀ¦ Concentration - has social media ruined yours? A study found on average adults struggle to focus for more than 17 minutes. Frank spoke to blogger Helen McClements
11 mins; October 15, 2024
5143: LISTENĀ¦ Is it time to get rid of hereditary peers? What about abolishing the House of Lords altogether? Frank spoke to Irish News political editor John Manley
6 mins; October 14, 2024
5142: LISTENĀ¦ Next stop Mars? Frank spoke to astronomer Kerem Cubuk from Armagh Planetarium, after Space X successfully landed its re-usable rocket
8 mins; October 14, 2024
5141: LISTENĀ¦ How do you feel about the idea of mandatory vaccination or quarantine in the case of a public health emergency? These are two elements being discussed in the consultation around Stormont's new Health Bill
20 mins; October 11, 2024
5140: LISTENĀ¦ Is love better later in life? Miranda Hart has spoken of her joy after getting married for the first time at 51. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly
10 mins; October 11, 2024
5139: LISTENĀ¦ Is 57 too old to find a new job? Nearly half of recruiters think applicants in their late 50s are too old - a fifth of jobseekers admit to hiding their age - Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty
14 mins; October 10, 2024
5138: LISTENĀ¦ Should cinemas ban hot food? Do other people eating in public gross you out? Frank spoke to Helen McClements from Sour Wee Blog
10 mins; October 10, 2024
5137: LISTENĀ¦ Should parenting classes or other supports be put in place, to ensure children as 'school ready' by the time they start P1? Frank spoke to the NI Children's Commissioner, Chris Quinn
6 mins; October 09, 2024
5136: LISTENĀ¦ Will it take a generation to fix our health service? Is it fixable? Prof Bengoa who wrote a roadmap for reform in 2016 is returning - are we any further along? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan
8 mins; October 09, 2024
5135: LISTENĀ¦ 'You've got to get out - I don't want to write about you' - powerful interview with Allison Morris from the Belfast Telegraph, as she urges women in abusive relationships to seek help, after a fourth woman in NI was killed in just six weeks
19 mins; October 09, 2024
5134: LISTENĀ¦ Self checkout tills - do you love them or loathe them? A new survey found 60% of shoppers prefer a human cashier. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty and took calls from listeners
23 mins; October 08, 2024
5133: LISTENĀ¦ Have you had trouble getting a GP appointment? Should they all be face-to-face, or do phone consultations have a role to play. Hear what one of NI's top GPs had to say to Frank
14 mins; October 08, 2024
5132: LISTENĀ¦ Are our town centres being ignored? What happened to the High Street Task Force? Retail NI chief Glyn Roberts told Frank he was 'disappointed' at the lack of action by the Executive
4 mins; September 30, 2024
5131: LISTENĀ¦ Should maternity pay be increased, or is it already 'excessive'. Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch says her comments have been misinterpreted, but what do you think? Frank spoke to Kim Kelly
6 mins; September 30, 2024
5130: LISTENĀ¦ Should male and female sports stars be paid equally? From next year, the England & Wales Cricket Board has agreed minimum salaries for men and women should be equal as a step towards pay parity. Should other sports follow suit?
5 mins; September 27, 2024
5129: LISTENĀ¦ Should we punish people for not recycling or do more to incentivise it? A new study has found young people are least likely to recycle and overall rates have fallen. Frank spoke to Green leader Mal O'Hara
11 mins; September 27, 2024
5128: LISTENĀ¦ Should we extend Sunday trading hours? Belfast Council is considering a pilot scheme that would allow for businesses to open earlier. But not everyone is a fan. Frank spoke to the head of Retail NI, Glyn Roberts
6 mins; September 27, 2024
5127: LISTENĀ¦ Should the long term sick be encouraged to work? The Prime Minister said that to maintain the welfare state 'we must tackle worklessness'
17 mins; September 27, 2024
5126: LISTENĀ¦ From telling jokes on the playground to performing for packed crowds as a stand-up - Sean Hegarty talked about how his love of collecting joke books as a child put him on a path to a career in comedy and inspired him to write his own
7 mins; September 26, 2024
5124: LISTENĀ¦ Will Phillip Schofield be welcomed back onto our screens? He's set to appear in a new Channel 5 reality show 'Castaway' - will you be watching? Frank spoke to showbiz reporter Kim Kelly
8 mins; September 25, 2024
5123: LISTENĀ¦ Is the Royal Family good value for money? A new report has claimed it costs the public purse over Ā£500m a year - but others suggest the tourism revenue generated alone covers its costs
9 mins; September 25, 2024
LISTENĀ¦ Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote? Sinn Fein has brought a debate to the Assembly, after the Labour government committed to examining the possibility. Is it time more young people had a say in politics?
15 mins; September 24, 2024
5122: LISTENĀ¦ Would you report your child to the police? A 14 year old has escaped prosecution over rioting, because his parents gave him such a telling off. Peter spoke to Kim Kelly
8 mins; September 24, 2024
5121: LISTENĀ¦ Becky and Connor from Show Some Love Belfast popped in to talk about Sustainable Fashion Week, their Sunday Service and their very popular podcast
8 mins; September 23, 2024
5120: LISTENĀ¦ Is the NI accent the UK's scariest? Tesco have introduced intruder alarms, using a stern Northern Irish accent, to ward off burglars. Do we have the most intimidating accent?
11 mins; September 23, 2024
5119: LISTENĀ¦ Is it still worth worth getting a degree? Nearly a third of graduates are being awarded a first - does that erode the value of a degree?
12 mins; September 20, 2024
5118: LISTENĀ¦ Is the Prime Minister wrong to accept freebies? Sir Keir Starmer declared gifts worth over Ā£100,000, including VIP football tickets - which he claimed saved taxpayers thousands on security - do you agree?
18 mins; September 20, 2024
5117: LISTENĀ¦ Should all shops be dog friendly? One major UK retailer is now allowing pet owners to bring their pups with them to their 200+ stores. Frank spoke to Helen McClements
13 mins; September 20, 2024
5116: LISTENĀ¦ What makes you working class? Frank talked to taxi driver Robert, after Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch claimed she 'became working class' when she worked at McDonalds, in her teens
