Listen! With Frank Mitchell
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4941: LISTEN¦ Are we too prudish when it comes to public nudity? Could we learn something from our continental neighbours? Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly
8 mins; March 20, 2023
4940: LISTEN¦ Act your age? Liam Neeson's still enjoying action hero roles at 70 - but at a certain age, should stars stop scrapping or baring all on camera? Frank spoke to Helen McClements
14 mins; March 16, 2023
4939: LISTEN¦ Ivan Martin says his son James has 'always been a performer' as he tells Frank about his pride at 'An Irish Goodbye' winning the Best Live Action Short Oscar
7 mins; March 13, 2023
4938: LISTEN¦ The evolution of the wedding speech? Frank talks to Helen McClements about the growing number of brides breaking with tradition
10 mins; March 10, 2023
4937: LISTEN¦ Would you fancy taking to the skies in a pilotless plane? Travel expert Frank Brehany talks about the future of flight
5 mins; March 10, 2023
4936: LISTEN¦ 'We're not just talking about the challenges facing women in media, we also want to celebrate them' - journalist Amanda Ferguson talks to Frank about the Embrace Equity event
9 mins; March 10, 2023
4935: LISTEN¦ Critics of NHS plans to offer weight-loss jabs for obese patients say it's 'nanny statism' - are they right? Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly
8 mins; March 09, 2023
4934: LISTEN¦ 'They're so unsafe for the rider and the pedestrian - they shouldn't be selling them' - Sarah Gayton from @NFBUK talks to Frank about e-scooters after another fatal crash
14 mins; March 09, 2023
4933: LISTEN¦ 'It' been devastating for the village, no words can fathom it' - Councillor Caleb McCready says the death of a one-year-old boy in a crash in Moira has sent 'shockwaves' through the area
4 mins; March 09, 2023
4932: LISTEN¦ Will talking to paramilitaries encourage them to disband? Crime Correspondent Allison Morris talks to Frank about the Secretary of State's latest proposal
10 mins; March 09, 2023
4931: LISTEN¦ Eurovision semi-finalist Brooke Scullion is hoping to go one better and reach the final of Dancing with the Stars. She chatted to Frank about learning routines, her 'dream' of a dance partner Robert and plans for touring Down Under
6 mins; March 07, 2023
4930: LISTEN¦ 'Just hearing someone's voice and talking can make a difference' - as GPs in England will soon be able to prescribe phone-calls to tackle loneliness, Frank speaks to AgeNI chief executive Linda Robinson about the Check-In and Chat service
6 mins; March 07, 2023
4929: LISTEN¦ How will strikes by road workers impact on road gritting and with snow expected, should drivers be worried? Frank spoke to Alan Perry from the GMB Union and head of engineering at DFI, David Porter
13 mins; March 07, 2023
4928: LISTEN¦ Should we prioritise public spending to make childcare accessible and affordable? Frank spoke to Aoife Hamilton from Employers for Childcare, MLA Connie Egan and Prof Deirdre Heenan
22 mins; March 06, 2023
4927: LISTEN¦ 7-UP - Liverpool hammered bitter rivals Manchester United by a record 7-0 margin. Frank got reaction from sportswriter and frequent contributor to the Red Agenda podcast, Steven Beacom
6 mins; March 06, 2023
4926: LISTEN¦ After a resounding 9-3 win over Fife Flyers saw the Belfast Giants retain the Challenge Cup, Frank spoke to head coach Adam Keefe
3 mins; March 02, 2023
4925: LISTEN¦ After a £4.5m refurb, Titanic Belfast is set to open, with never before seen artifacts added. Frank spoke to Eimear Kearney from Titanic Belfast
4 mins; March 02, 2023
4924: LISTEN¦ The papers are calling it 'Frogxit' - have Meghan and Harry been asked to leave Frogmore Cottage? Frank spoke to royal commentator Rupert Bell
8 mins; March 02, 2023
4923: LISTEN¦ Conservationists celebrate a bumper year for barn owls - Frank spoke to Ross McIlwrath from Ulster Wildlife
5 mins; March 01, 2023
4922: LISTEN¦ As shortages of fresh veg continue in supermarkets, should we turn to the frozen/tinned alternative? Frank spoke to nutritionist Sal Hanvey
5 mins; March 01, 2023
4921: LISTEN¦ 'We'd love to be able to get on with life and celebrate Lisa for the beautiful human being she was but we can't while she's out there alone, without a gravestone' - Joanne Dorrian spoke to Frank, 18 years after her sister Lisa disappeared
15 mins; March 01, 2023
4920: LISTEN¦ Strength training isn't just for athletes and bodybuilders, Dr Jonny Bloomfield tells Frank why we should all be doing it
8 mins; February 28, 2023
4919: LISTEN¦ 'The deal looks like welcome progress, but the real hard work is only beginning' - Retail NI chief Glyn Roberts says the final Protocol deal must work for consumers as well as business
5 mins; February 28, 2023
4918: LISTEN¦ Love Island viewers have been accusing some contestants of 'toxic femininity' after some male participants were reduced to tears - journalist, commentator and direct of Mighty Women Kim Kelly gives her thoughts
9 mins; February 27, 2023
4917: LISTEN¦ 'Challenging, but incredibly rewarding' - Mark Haslam, managing director of Loud Mouth Media tells Frank about his company's experience of trialling a four-day work week
8 mins; February 27, 2023
4916: LISTEN¦ Imagine counting literally millions of one and two pence coins - that's what Eric Kewley has done, as he's raised almost £100,000 for the Children's Hospice, with his Koppers for Kids campaign over the past 25 years
5 mins; February 27, 2023
4915: LISTEN¦ Over the weekend parts of Northern Ireland were treated to an incredible display of the Northern Lights. But what are they and when are you likely to see them? Frank spoke to Prof Jorick Vink from the Armagh Planetarium
4 mins; February 27, 2023
4914: LISTEN¦ Should employers let staff bring their kids to work if they can't get childcare cover? Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly
10 mins; February 24, 2023
4913: LISTEN¦ 'There's deep shock here in Omagh, but also a certain amount of anger' Councillor Errol Thompson, who has been friends with Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell for 35 years, urges those with information to come forward
6 mins; February 24, 2023
4912: LISTEN¦ Former Green Party leader Steven Agnew, who left politics to work in renewables, told Frank there's 'no doubt' others will follow suit if Stormont isn't revived
7 mins; February 23, 2023
4911: LISTEN¦ 'This is a seasoned, dedicated detective and family man, giving back to his community in his own time and for that he was nearly murdered in front of his own son and other children,, it's an absolute disgrace' - says PFNI chair Liam Kelly
5 mins; February 23, 2023
4910: LISTEN¦ 'Our community is horrified, disgusted and angered - these people must and will be brought to justice' SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan and UUP policing board member Mike Nesbitt react to the shooting of a senior PSNI officer in Omagh
10 mins; February 23, 2023
4909: LISTEN¦ Why are there so many gaps in the fruit and veg aisle? Neil Johnston from the NI Retail Consortium and Trevor Gabbie from the Ulster Farmers Union talk about the challenges facing both supermarkets and growers
8 mins; February 22, 2023
4908: LISTEN¦ SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes is facing scrutiny over her Christian beliefs - do we and should we care about the faith of our leaders? Frank got the thoughts of Alex Kane
14 mins; February 22, 2023
4907: LISTEN¦ BAFTA winning actor James Martin and his father, broadcasting legend Ivan, joined Frank to talk about An Irish Goodbye, meeting A-listers and why an Oscar would be the perfect birthday present
11 mins; February 22, 2023
4906: LISTEN¦ I give up! Dr Jonny Bloomfield guides Frank through the best way to successfully break bad habits and the power of gradual improvements
7 mins; February 21, 2023
4905: LISTEN¦ Flippin delicious! Top chef, author and broadcaster Paula McIntyre gives Frank some top tips on the many ways to prepare pancakes - whether you like them sweet or savoury
9 mins; February 21, 2023
4904: LISTEN¦ Thousands of workers in the education and health sectors across Northern Ireland have gone on strike. Frank spoke to Kevin McAdam from Unite and Mark Langhammer from the National Education Union
14 mins; February 21, 2023
4903: LISTEN¦ 'I've said from day one, I don't care who did it, I just want it done' - DÔithí Gabhann's father MÔirtín tells @frank_broadcast the family is 'relived and emotional' after being told the organ donation bill would go through at Westminster
5 mins; February 20, 2023
4902: LISTEN¦ It's played host to some of the 20th century's most famous singers, orators and activists. Now a very special building in Derry is getting the restoration it deserves. Frank spoke to Anne Marie Gallagher from the St Columb's Hall Trust
5 mins; February 07, 2023
4901:LISTEN¦ Losing our religion? Census shows for the first time, more non-religious people than Christians. Frank spoke to David Smyth from Evangelical Alliance and Boyd Sleator from NI Humanists
23 mins; February 01, 2023
4900: LISTEN| 'Enough is enough - women shouldn't be afraid to be in their home or walk by themselves' - Niall McNally, brother of Natalie, tells Frank why his family is involved in a rally in Lurgan, calling for an end to violence against women
10 mins; January 25, 2023
4899: LISTEN: 'Excited, flattered and honoured' - multi-platinum selling music legend Phil Coulter tells @U105radio how it feels to be awarded the freedom of his home city, Derry
9 mins; October 07, 2022
4898: LISTEN¦ 'We want the truth, transparency and lessons to be learned' campaigner Martina Ferguson talks to Frank about the experience of bereaved families as the Covid inquiry moves into its next phase
9 mins; August 16, 2022
4896: LISTEN¦ The election is over, but the future of the Stormont Assembly remains uncertain. What happens next? Frank heard the thoughts of @brendanhughes64, @BillWhiteNI and @JonTonge
38 mins; May 09, 2022
4895: LISTEN¦ 'There's a great buzz - things are bouncing back and it's great to celebrate that' - Derry city centre manager Jim Roddy talks to Frank about the upcoming North West Business Awards
6 mins; May 02, 2022
4892: LISTEN: Misty Falls (@ohmummymisty) talks to @frank_broadcast about the NI drag scene and whether @BluHydrangea_ winning Ru Paul's Drag Race UK vs The World could make drag mainstream in NI
12 mins; March 10, 2022
4890 LISTEN: With Ireland's first city, Armagh, a modern new town in Craigavon and a traditional market town, Banbridge, Amberlea Neely explains why ABC Council's bid to be UK City of Culture is unique
4 mins; March 04, 2022
4894: LISTEN¦ 'We can't have any more delays, it's critical to the future of Bangor' UUP councillor Carl McClean tells Frank progress on redeveloping Bangor seafront is overdue, after a one year hold-up in granting permission
12 mins; February 01, 2022
4893: LISTEN¦ Former DUP minister Jim Wells told Frank why he doesn't expect to stand for office again, why he's supporting Edwin Poots and why he doesn't always enjoy coming on the Phone-In
17 mins; January 31, 2022
4893: LISTEN¦ Flared jeans are back in style - but what fashions would you like to see return and what styles should remain in the past? Frank talked to style guru Nuala McMenamin from Adorn Bespoke Styling
12 mins; January 26, 2022
4892: LISTEN¦ More than half of NI women say they don't feel safe on our streets. Frank spoke to Allison Morris and Bill White about the alarming findings of a new poll
18 mins; January 24, 2022
4873: LISTEN¦ 'We know that a five year old and a four year old are a world apart and yet we're asking them to be assessed together' Tiny Life CEO Alison McNulty talks to Frank as support grows for allowing some children to delay starting school
9 mins; January 12, 2022
4891: LISTEN¦ 'The road is for everyone -there shouldn't be a conflict between cyclists and motorists' - Anne Madden from Sustrans had some words of advice and encouragement for Frank as he begins his cycling challenge
11 mins; January 10, 2022
4872: LISTEN¦ The bookies still have Sinn Fein as favourites to be the largest party after next year's Stormont election, but a new poll has the DUP closing the gap - will it be enough to retain the FM post? Frank spoke to pollster Bill White and Prof Jon Tonge
19 mins; November 15, 2021
4871: LISTEN¦ Struggling to cope with clutter? Frank spoke to organiser expert Claire Savage from Order in the House NI for some great tips #nationalorganisingweek
17 mins; November 05, 2021
4870: LISTEN¦ Time to ditch the dating apps? Study finds those who meet a spouse online are 6 times more likely to divorce. Frank talks to relationship coach Denise McNally
16 mins; November 03, 2021
Being Fab At 50 - Lessons on Vitality with Rosemary Gibb
34 mins; October 15, 2021
Being Fab At 50 - Exercising Your Mind And Body with Melanie Minshull
32 mins; October 14, 2021
LISTEN¦ Win a staycation - @U105radio is proud to partner with the NI Travel & Tourism Awards 2021 - cast your vote to have a chance of winning - Jonathan Adair tells Frank more
4 mins; September 20, 2021
4869| LISTEN:Why are many schools not following guidance around self isolation? @drgrahamgault, President of the NAHT & @UTU_edu deputy secretary Jacquie White talk to @frank_broadcast about safety concerns and the difficulties of administering track and trace
18 mins; September 06, 2021
4868: LISTEN| Would you give a second thought to wearing second hand? Lord Mayor @KateNicholl is encouraging us to embrace pre-loved clothing - 'it helps charities and the environment and slows the cycle of fast fashion'
7 mins; August 30, 2021
4867: LISTEN¦ Carrot or stick? How can health officials persuade young people to get the Covid vaccine? Organisers at Feile an Phobail have a 'Vaccines for Tickets' initiative - Frank spoke to director Kevin Gamble
9 mins; July 30, 2021
4866: LISTEN¦ They make our lives easier, but a new report has found that smart devices could be leaving us vulnerable to cyber attack. Frank spoke to top cyber security expert Wayne Denner about how we can improve our security
8 mins; July 02, 2021
4865: LISTEN¦ The latest LucidTalk poll suggests support for the DUP has halved in 18 months. Who are going to be the major beneficiaries and can Edwin Poots right the ship? Frank spoke to lead pollster Bill White and David McCann
22 mins; May 24, 2021
4864:LISTEN¦ 'The sun's out and we're good to go' Nicola Neill, owner of luxury B&B Blackrock House in Portrush and Janice Gault from NI Hotels Federation talk to Frank as local tourism reopens
15 mins; May 24, 2021
4863: LISTEN¦ Denise spoke to Belinda O'Neill whose poems and positive affirmations, on her Be Inspired to Be pages, have been helping people around the world to cope during the pandemic
9 mins; March 08, 2021
4862: LISTEN¦ Denise spoke to young entrepreneur Holly Milne, who along with her sister Abbey started ChocberryNI during lockdown, amid her PhD studies. Berry impressive! #IWD2021
9 mins; March 08, 2021
4861: LISTEN¦ Why do teen girls stop playing sports? Denise speaks to two top sportswomen about inspiring girls at all levels to take part
13 mins; March 08, 2021
4859: LISTEN¦ Could you have hundreds, perhaps thousands in a bank account you don't know about? Scott Kennerley from the Consumer Council told Frank about Child Trust Funds
3 mins; March 01, 2021
4858: LISTEN|In the first of an 11-part series, looking at how people across NI are coping with lockdown, we hear from post man Brendan, from Belfast. Station manager Peter McVerry also tells Frank more about the Voice of Hope project
7 mins; February 26, 2021
4857: LISTEN: DUP leader Arlene Foster says a 'wide coalition' of people oppose the NI Protocol, which 'changes the Good Friday Agreement' and 'adds cost and reduces consumer choice'
7 mins; February 22, 2021
4856: LISTEN| From providing PPE, to school sports equipment and helping charities go digital, Lisa McIlvenna, from Business In The Community tells Frank how businesses have helped meet local needs through the National Business Response Network
4 mins; December 10, 2020
4856: LISTEN¦ Local author Paul McCracken talks about his gripping new detective novel, Where Crows Land, set in Belfast
8 mins; December 10, 2020
4855: LISTEN¦ An 8 year old has girl has written to MLAs over the 'heartbreaking' restrictions on dance classes. Frank spoke to Emily and her mum, as well as top dance teacher Gavin Doherty and 4-time Irish dancing world champion Clodagh Davis
16 mins; December 10, 2020
4854: LISTEN¦ It's been the toughest year ever for performing arts, but Claire Murray from The Lyric and composer Paul Boyd told Frank how they've done all possible to allow people to enjoy the magic of the theatre at home
7 mins; December 04, 2020
4852: LISTEN¦ 'Families are having to make very difficult choices - will they put food on the table, can they heat their homes - the money's just not there to buy children presents' - Mary Waide from SVP and Major Paul Kingscott from Salvation Army told Frank how they can ensure children living in poverty have a present to open this Christmas
6 mins; December 04, 2020
4852: LISTEN¦ From Christmas craft workshops to festive films and live-streamed concerts featuring some of NI's top artists, Margaret Henry from the Arts Collaboration Network tells Frank about the amazing events coming up over the holidays. She also had some great gift ideas
8 mins; December 03, 2020
4851: LISTEN¦ 'Why not donate your commute?' Chris Conway, CEO of Translink talks to Frank about why it's so important to support the #stuffabusni campaign this year and suggests ways people can help
4 mins; December 03, 2020
4851: LISTEN¦ Digital downloads, face-licking and viva vinyl. Frank spoke to Charlotte Dryden from the Oh Yeah Centre and Mark McCambridge of Arborists about coping without live music and how people can support our amazing local musicians
7 mins; December 01, 2020
4850: LISTEN¦ With around 100,000 children in Northern Ireland living in poverty, campaigns like #stuffabusNI and charities like St Vincent de Paul have never been more important. Frank spoke to Pauline Brown from SVP about the families the collection will help
3 mins; December 01, 2020
4848: LISTEN¦ This year's 'Stuff a Bus' campaign will be different, but with our listeners' support can be bigger than ever! Frank spoke to Susan O'Neill and Kevin Wallace from Translink and Major Jacqui Wright from Salvation Army about this year's appeal
11 mins; November 30, 2020
4847: LISTEN¦ Ian Milne's fascinating life has been chronicled in a book by renowned journalist Ivan Little. He talked to Frank about going from RUC officer and Orangeman to secret peace broker at Drumcree and latterly an undertaker. He also spoke about how his own experience of abuse has led to him encouraging others to speak out.
28 mins; November 24, 2020
4846: LISTEN¦ 'We want people to work with us so we don't have to move to stricter restrictions' - First Minister Arlene Foster tells Frank it's important people abide by the rules after PM's 'sobering assessment'
8 mins; September 23, 2020
4845 LISTEN| 'The feeling of being connected, feeling welcome and feeling safe are really important for everyone, especially at the moment - Maeve Monaghan from social enterprise the Now Group tells Frank about the ethos behind their cafes, as they prepare to open two new locations
5 mins; September 22, 2020
4844: LISTEN| If you have anxiety around wearing a face covering, top hypnotherapist @warrenyorkhypno gave @SportyNeesy some top tips for overcoming it on the @U105radio Phone-In
8 mins; August 20, 2020
4843: LISTEN| 'Newcastle is still open for business but visitors and locals need to take responsibility and follow Covid guidelines' - says Laura Devlin, chair of Newry Mourne & Down Council
8 mins; August 07, 2020
4842: LISTEN| 'Arts make up a big part of our identity, who we are, but there's also a hard-headed economic argument for supporting them' SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole and Margaret Henry from the Arts Collaboration Network welcome £33m in funding for arts venues from the UK Government
10 mins; July 06, 2020
4831: LISTEN| 'There could be thousands of people in NI who are unemployed but just don't know it yet' business owner Barbara Whearty warns small businesses could close because of lack of Stormont support or delays in funding
0 secs; June 29, 2020
4830: LISTEN|Arts groups have adapted to meet demand and help support the local community during the pandemic, says Margaret Henry, now it's time our politicians support the arts
11 mins; June 25, 2020
4829: LISTEN| Quarantining plans 'unenforceable, illogical and ill-timed' - Graham Keddie, managing director at Belfast International Airport tells the U105 Phone-In, as flights resume from Belfast
11 mins; June 15, 2020
4828: LISTEN| 'We're in a lifeboat, but they're going to kick us out five miles from shore' - Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster says Stormont support welcome but without more certainty, thousands of jobs are still at risk
19 mins; May 29, 2020
4827:LISTEN| Songwriter Stevie Horner from Belfast band Lo Mejor and two-weight world boxing champion Carl Frampton told Frank about a new charity single 'The Jackal' released to raise funds for front-line nurses in the NHS
15 mins; April 29, 2020
4826: LISTEN| Can pets' collars or coats transmit coronavirus? Will hand sanitiser irritate a pet's skin? Can animals catch the virus? Michael Griffiths, from the Jubilee Veterinary Centre answered listeners' questions.
8 mins; March 30, 2020
4825: LISTEN| 'If you look at it in isolation you think to yourself, how inhumane, but we all get it, we know the reason why' - Paul Clark told Frank about how current restrictions affected his father's funeral
8 mins; March 30, 2020
4824: LISTEN¦ What kind of meals can we make using store-cupboard ingredients and how can they help boost not only our immunity, but our mood? We spoke to nutritionist Sal Hanvey from Natural Health NI
7 mins; March 23, 2020
4823: LISTEN¦ With so much conflicting information about coronavirus, we spoke to an expert, virologist Dr Connor Bamford, about where it came from, how it's spread and what to do if you think you may have been infected
7 mins; March 23, 2020
4822: LISTEN¦ Derry's Brooke Scullion gave a 'knockout' performance on Saturday night as she reached The Voice UK semi final. She spoke to U105 about coping with fame, support from her family and her initiative 'together at home'
7 mins; March 23, 2020
4821: LISTEN¦ As schools prepare to open 'as a last resort' for children of key workers and those with special educational needs, health correspondent Lisa Smyth talks about some of the plans education officials are considering to ensure health and safety of pupils and teachers
8 mins; March 23, 2020
4820: 'People's actions today will have a direct effect on our hospital system, on our ICU beds and how our health system copes in two weeks time - Health Minister Robin Swann tells U105 it's 'despairing' to see people flouting social distancing advice
9 mins; March 23, 2020