Listen! With Frank Mitchell
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5180: LISTEN¦ Boxing legend Carl Frampton and Age NI's Siobhan Casey spoke to Frank about a new campaign, aiming to raise £500,000 to support older people in Northern Ireland
Boxing legend Carl Frampton and Age NI's Siobhan Casey spoke to Frank about a new campaign, aiming to raise £500,000 to support older people in Northern Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5179: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5178: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5177: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5176: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5175: LISTEN¦ '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
'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5174: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5173: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5172: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5171: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5170: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5169: LISTEN¦ '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
'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5168: LISTEN¦ 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!
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5167: LISTEN¦ '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
'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5166: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5165: LISTEN¦ 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
Why are Gen-Z not having babies? The UK fertility rates has dropped to a record low . Why do you think that is? Frank spoke to Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5164: LISTEN¦ '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
'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5163: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5162: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LISTEN¦ '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
'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5161: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5160: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5159: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5158: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5157: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5156: LISTEN¦ 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 Gráinne McGarvey
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 Gráinne McGarvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5155: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5154: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5153: LISTEN¦ 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?
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5152: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5150: LISTEN¦ Should we fine patients for missing hospital appointments? Each missed consultation costs over £200 in wasted time - should people be punished?
Should we fine patients for missing hospital appointments? Each missed consultation costs over £200 in wasted time - should people be punished? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5149: LISTEN¦ '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
'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5148: LISTEN¦ Should we tax frequent flyers more? A new study found a 'jet setter' tax could raise £54 billion a year without hitting most ordinary passengers
Should we tax frequent flyers more? A new study found a 'jet setter' tax could raise £54 billion a year without hitting most ordinary passengers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5147: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5146: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5145: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5144: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5143: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5142: LISTEN¦ Next stop Mars? Frank spoke to astronomer Kerem Cubuk from Armagh Planetarium, after Space X successfully landed its re-usable rocket
Next stop Mars? Frank spoke to astronomer Kerem Cubuk from Armagh Planetarium, after Space X successfully landed its re-usable rocket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5141: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5140: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5139: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5138: LISTEN¦ Should cinemas ban hot food? Do other people eating in public gross you out? Frank spoke to Helen McClements from Sour Wee Blog
Should cinemas ban hot food? Do other people eating in public gross you out? Frank spoke to Helen McClements from Sour Wee Blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5137: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5136: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5135: LISTEN¦ '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
'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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5134: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5133: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5132: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5131: LISTEN¦ 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
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.