The Trina Mara Podcast

Bob Barrett chats to Trina Mara about "Death on the Nile" coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin 21st-25th April. They chat about Bob's former role as Dr.Sacha Levy on "Holby City".

Trina Mara has somehow ended up braless as she interviewed popstar Anastacia!! Anastacia performs at Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre on 15th and 18th of September 2026

Siobhan O'Donovan is "The Booby Physio"! The West Cork founder of www.posturefittingphysio.com, offers a physio-led services that helps women struggling with the sheer weight of their breasts, through all stages of life. She chats to Trina Mara.

Blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery that involves removing excess skin for a more youthful look and improved vision if the skin drooping is causing sight issues. As with all surgeries, there are risks such as infection, scarring, potential eyelid/vision function problems like dryness and difficult closing the eyelid and adverse reaction to anesthesia. Downtime is also required due to swelling and bruising but many people have also reported a boost in their self-confidence. Liz Dwyer from www.futurebeautyshow.com recently had an Upper Bleph procedure and joins Trina Mara in studio.

Tuula Harrington is an award-winning goldsmith and founder of Designworks Studio in Cork. She’s been speaking to Trina Mara about the misconceptions surrounding “ethical” lab grown stones and the lack of transparency in diamond supply chains, particularly in relation to sustainability claims.www.designworksstudio.ie

Comedian Al Murray, a.k.a. The Pub Landlord plays Vicar Street on March 27th 2026 - hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date UK tour. He chats to Trina Mara

Mick Finucane from Chapter's Bookstore joins Trina Mara with some new book release recommendations for Christmas www.chaptersbookstore.com

Amy Swan chats to Trina Mara about the importance of nutrition for both men and women when trying to conceive.www.amyswannutrition.com

Trina Mara is joined by the man behind the music of "Downton Abbey". "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" is available on DVD and Blu-ray from December 15th. John shares his advice for parents who notice a musical ability in their children.

Comedian Ardal O'Hanlon chats to Trina Mara about bringing the final night of his "Not Himself" tour back to Dublin, Father Ted and his dreams for the Irish football teamwww.ardalohanlon.com

Keith Barry has once again freaked out Trina Mara! His show "Unhinged" is Live at 3Arena Dublin on 7th February 2026 with other dates all across the countrywww.keithbarry,comwww.mcd.ie

Dr.Colin Irwin from Precision Vasectomy in Cork talks about the procedure, the cost, and how long it takes to kick in.www.precisionvasectomy.ie

Clinical specialist in Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Dr. Mary McCreery talks gut health and how many people are following the wrong health advice

Foil, Arms and Hog are in studio with Trina Mara - this is the one where Mammy forgets her passwords!They'll be at Vicar Street on December 5th with a string of dates in 2026 too.www.foilarmsandhog.ie

Andrea Mara's best-selling book "All Her Fault" has been adapted for TV. You can watch all 8 episodes now on Sky/Now TV.

Comedian Sinead Culbert, who is one half of The Dirtbirds, has a new show called "I'm no Wonder Woman". She discusses the dangers of growing up in the 1980s, the pitfalls of parenthood and marriage. Ambassador Theatre, Dublin on Saturday 17 January and Cyprus Avenue, Cork on Saturday 28 February

Actress Clare Barrett talks "Gold in the Water" which is touring the country, appearing in "Wild Mountain Thyme" and how quickly you have to learn your lines when you're in a soap like "Fair City".www.goldinthewatermusical.com

Comedian Chris Kent is not a hugger.....so you can imagine his horror when he arrived into Ireland's Classic Hits Radio for an interview on "The Trina Mara Show" and Trina deliberately hugged him for AGES !!! His show "Offline" is at Vicar Street on November 21st.

Comedian Danny O'Brien chats to Trina Mara about the Galway Comedy Festival.....and the fact he actually managed to get mortgage approval!!!

Comedian Al Porter joins Trina Mara in studio to talk about his past mistakes, losing everything and getting back on stage

Westlife join Trina Mara live from Dublin's 3Arena as they announced their residency

The 80's and 90's icon Rick Astley joins Trina Mara in studio

Edel O'Connell speaks to Trina Mara about the grief she has encountered in her life and the "Living with Loss" Bereavement Information Evening event happening Thursday 9th October at the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway between 7-9ppm hosted by Galway Grief Sherpa Network.This is a free event and no booking is required. Guest speakers Dr.Suzanne McClean and Ms. Kathie Stritch , founder of Grief Ireland and the Family Flowers Only Podcast

Niamh Kavanagh is in studio with Trina Mara having the bants!!!

Slimming World have announced some changes to their plan for January 2026. Slimming World consultant Jen Quinn joins Trina Mara in studio to explain allwww.slimmingworld.ie

Trina Mara chats to Lorraine Keane about perimenopause and menopause - the symptoms, the supplements and so much morewww.cleanmarine.ie for more information

Alan McGarry chats to Trina Mara about appearing on Hayu's "Botched: Plastic Surgery Remind", the procedures they have undergone and whether or not to pull back on plastic surgeries.

Trina Mara is joined by an old school pal in studio Ciara McCarthy Nolan to chat about her weight loss journey (6 & a half stone so far) and how Mounjaro has helped

Shayne Ward has won XFactor, starred in "Coronation Street"as Aidan Connor and made it to week 8 on Strictly Come Dancing.

"It seemed that a life of Chaos and Addiction was to be my destiny from an early age. The rebellious teenager that I was developed into a young man with the hopes and dreams to start a career and begin a young family. As is the nature of addiction, it was to take everything that I held dear, my marriage, my children, my house and very nearly my life". These are the words of Stuart who despite battling addiction, has turned his life around, gained a Degree and is now employed by Cuan Mhuire as an addiction counsellor helping others. He will cycle for 24 hours to raise funds for their drug treatment unit so please donate what you canhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/helppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp?attribution_id=sl:8bb2d8f9-a859-4403-b7d2-79f4682dae39&lang=en_IE&ts=1747909563&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=email

Brian Kennedy does his very best teaching Trina how to sing but will he succeed?

Ed Finn from www.edfinntravels.com is raving about his recent trip to Lanzarote

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery join Trina to chat about all there is to see in Florida in addition to the theme parkswww.thetravelexpert.iewww.edfinntravels.comwww.wildfloridaairboats.comwww.experiencekissimmee.comwww.americansky.ie

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery are in studio to take a look at destinations in Greece you might not be familiar withwww.thetravelexpert.iewww.edfinntravels.com

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery are in studio with Trina Mara as Ed is back from Doha!! www.edfinntravels.comwww.thetravelexpert.ie

Ms. Claire Thompson is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at the Mater Hospital. She speaks to Trina Mara about the importance of looking after yourself as so many women discover they have gynaecological cancers at an advanced stage. She speaks about the signs and symptoms but also the fact there are sometimes no symptoms.

Virgin Media News presents "Vaping Nation", a powerful new documentary examining the dramatic rise in vaping across Ireland, particularly among young people. Trina Mara chats to Virgin Media report Mairéad Cleary about the documentary and the impact vaping is having on under-18sYou can watch "Vaping Nation" on the Virgin Media Player

Myra DuBois has entertained us on Britain's Got Talent, Dom Joly, Pointless, Big Brother's Bit on the side and so much more. She'll bring her comedy show to Whelan's in Dublin this September.

Family therapist Maureen Treanor chats to Trina Mara after the release of the Netflix show "Adolescence" and tell us about a book written by therapists that is a must-read for parentshttps://www.corkuniversitypress.com/9781782054856/family-therapy/

Ever sent a WhatsApp to the wrong person? Well imagine sending it to ALL of your neighbours....and you were talking about ONE of them in the text! Andrea Mara chats about her latest book release "It should have been you" with Trina Mara (who happens to be her sister-in-law!)

Actor Alan Devine joins Trina Mara in studio - his play "Jigsaw" is on at the Glass Mask Theatre at the Bestseller Cafe, 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. He can be seen in Netflix' "Valhalla", he played Louie Gleeson in "Fair City" and even played Gerry "The Monk" Hutch in the "Veronica Guerin" film.Jigsaw runs until May 24th. www.glassmasktheatre.com

Investigative Journalist Donal McIntyre chats to Trina Mara about "Killer Evidence" Season 2 on True Crime, his own brush with death and how it's harder than ever to get away with murder. It airs Mondays and Tuesdays (from May 5th 2025) at 10pm on the "True Crime" channel.

Brendan Scully chats to Trina Mara about the search for Miss Ireland plus they realize they moved in the same circles in the 1990's!! Nostalgia galore.

Dr. Clare is a qualified GP and medical herbalist. Dilis offers the best of both orthodox and herbal medicine. She is the clinical director at her integrated health clinic, Dr Clare Apothecary. She chats to Trina Mara about why some people are choosing herbal medicine after getting little relief from traditional medicines. We discuss its uses in treating both adults and children for asthma, eczema, digestive upsets like toddler diarrhoea, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic fatigue, menopause, Lyme disease, IBS, high blood pressure, chronic sinusitis, cystitis, recurrent chest infections, PMS and many more ailmentswww.drclare.ieThe Herb Doctor Podcast is available on all platforms and on You Tube

Peter Smith last visited us in November when we slagged him about wearing sunglasses indoors - well he's back! Due to phenomenal demands, he is announcing new dates for Moonlight - the Philip Lynott Enigma at Vicar Street June 20th, 21st and 22nd and UCH Limerick June 24th

Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears chats to Trina Mara ahead of their show at Dublin's 3Arena on 28th of May - he chats to Trina Mara about his Irish best pal, Elton John, getting a boyfriend AND LARGE FEET!! (How have we gone down this road again?? )