The Trina Mara Podcast

Michael McDonald from the Doobie Brothers chats to Trina Mara about his big break into music, how he wasn't in the same room as Patti LaBelle despite having a hit duet record, his youngest fan and the return of the Doobie Brothers to Dublin's 3Arena on 21st July

Catherine O'Keefe from the Menopause Summit and Wellness Warrior chats to Trina Mara about the free HRT which is set to come into effect in June but will it really be free?

Neili Conroy drops into studio with Trina Mara to tell us about her play "Philo" on at Moat Theatre in Naas on 10th & 11th April and Gaiety Theatre Dublin from April 22nd-26th. We also chat about her start in "Family", "The Van" and "Fair City" aswell as her famous street in Dublin!

The real Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell brings her one-woman show to Dublin's 3Arena on the 13th of May 2025. She takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick jungle and beyond, sharing her remarkable stories of fashion, literature and sex while pouring cosmos in Manolo’s.Candace chats to Trina Mara

Singer songwriter RuthAnne has already achieved so much in her career - from writing hit songs like JoJo's "Too Little, Too Late" to writing for John Legend, Diana Ross, Niall Horan and so many more. She has written her latest song "The way I'm wired" about her struggles with endometriosis and had urged women not to take no for an answer from medics if you are in pain.

Duran Duran's John Taylor chats to Trina Mara about the eighties and playing Malahide Castle in Dublin on 30th June and Virgin Media Park in Cork on 1st July 2025 with Nile Rodgers and Chic

Gabrielle and Trina finally meet in person at her 3Arena gig in Dublin.......and Trina had to see what size shoes she was wearing !!!

Registered Dietician Orla Walsh specializes in nutrition and bone health. It's really important for women in particular over the age of 65 to have a bone health plan. In association with the Irish Osteoporosis Society, Organized by Amgen.www.irishosteoporosis.ie

Ah yes - brain fog!! Here's where Trina Mara completely forgot Danny O'Donoghue from The Script was due on the show and didn't know why he was calling her phone.

Jed Van De Poll speaks to Trina Mara about receiving his bone cancer diagnosis 3 years ago to now being cancer free thanks to the Irish Cancer Society and clinical trials. His mother had died early with the same condition.

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery offer their travel advice for visiting Barcelona. www.edfinntravels.comwww.thetravelexpert.iewww.visitbarcelona.comwww.catalunya.com

Bestselling author Patricia Scanlan joins Trina Mara to chat about "City Girls Forever", whether "City Grannies" could be a goer and her recent health issues.

Cardiologist Dr.Ameet Bakhai talks to Trina about the signs of a heart attack and they differ greatly for men and women!

Ricky Tomlinson is almost 86 years old and what a man he is! He dropped by to chat to Trina about his new show with Asa Murphy

The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery and Ed Finn from www.edfinntravels.com had quite an adventure on their recent trip to Bad Gastein, Austria

Feargal Harrington from Intro Matchmaking's best dating tip!

Calum Agnew is the winner of A New Local Hero Award 2024 during Irish Music Month, launched by Hot Press and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. He tells us about his single "Anymore" and his upcoming gigs including Whelans on 8th May 2025..

Trina chats to Lindsay Armaou and Keavy Lynch ahead of their appearance at the 3Arena this weekend

Anne-Marie Boyhan, founder of The Sleep Care Company, chats about the importance of a good night's sleep and what to do if you're tossing and turning.

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery on the places worth seeing in Rome!

We KNEW it! Marti Pellow was "Wolf" on "The Masked Singer". He drops in to see Trina Mara in studio ahead of his Trinity College gig on the 6th of July.

Trina Mara catches up with the legendary footballer Kevin Sheedy and look back at Italia '90.

Gabrielle joins Trina ahead of her 3Arena show on 29th March and she was a scream!

Escape abroad and be back in time for your own bed that same night! Sarah Slattery, www.thetravelexpert.ie on day trips abroad from Dublin Airport

Shane Casey, a.k.a Billy Murphy from The Young Offenders has been named Cork Person of the Year 2024. He explains how he was an early school leaver himself.

Ed Finn explores Marrakech, sometimes called "Marrakesh", in Morocco. www.edfinntravels.com

There's more to Switzerland than the chocolate as Ed Finn from www.edfinntravels.com explains

Sarah Slattery's latest travel deals including last minute trips, summer holidays, long-haul and many more

Phillipa Dunne who plays "Anne" in "Amandaland" chats to Trina Mara about the "Motherland" spin-off

Not everyone loves the sun but you still want a holiday? Sarah Slattery, www.thetravelexpert.ie talks us through holidays in cooler climates

Jason Donovan chats to Trina Mara ahead of his Doin' Fine 25 Tour at The Helix in Dublin on April 5th

Ed Finn from www.edfinntravels.com and Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie are in studio with Trina Mara looking at some of the prices available on your travel in the January sales

Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie talks to Trina Mara about new routes out of Ireland for 2025

Danny O'Donoghue from The Script chats to Trina Mara via Zoom

Losing sleep sharing your bed with a snorer? Sheena Mitchell from www.wondercare.ie chats to Trina Mara about a few products that may help!

Ed Finn explores Malta with flights available from €69 each waywww.clickandgo.comwww.edfinntravels.com

Stuart "Woody" Wood and John McLaughlin from the Bay City Rollers chat to Trina Mara about the hysteria that surrounded the band and their live Irish dates for 2025. Castlebar's TF Royal on 15th February and Cork's Opera House on the 16th of February 2025

17-year-old Sadbh Keane chats to Trina Mara about being named the "Irish Times One to Watch" and the Christmas Eve busk off Grafton Street

Trina Mara chats to Aisling Byrne, whose latest film "Turnaround" is being considered for the Oscars shortlist. www.turnaroundfilm.com

Sarah Slattery and Ed Finn are in studio talking Christmas travel gift ideas with Trina Marawww.edfinntravels.comwww.thetravelexpert.ie

Trina Mara chats to Dr.Sarah-Anne Bennett, Medical Doctor and specialist in general practice and obesity from www.medicalweightmanagementclinic.ie

Christopher Paul Jones is a leading Harley Street Phobias Specialist. He talks to Trina about the fears and phobias that can hold you back and all about his book "Face your Fears: 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias and Anxiety". His clients include Hollywood stars, TV personalities and musicians.

Emma Cash chats to Trina Mara about the unique gifts available at the Christmas Shopping Expo on at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown, Dublin this weekend. Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm.www.christmasshoppingexpo.ie

Comedy actress Norma Sheahan is in studio with Trina Mara talking life after divorce, the dating apps and her new show "Wine O'Clock"

Ed Finn is in studio with Trina Mara talking about his 48 hour trip to Seville. Ed flew on the new route from Dublin to Seville with Aer Lingus and Click and Go Holidays. €199 pp s incl. return flights & 2 nights B&B 3* Hotel Don Pacowww.clickandgo.comThe Flamenco show and dinner mentioned was at Tablao La Cantaora.www.flamencolacantaora.comBike Tour of Seville with - SEEBYBIKE and he had a wonderful experience with owner Mr Justo LoraTheir website is - www.seebybike.comWalking tour for 2 hours of the World Heritage Sites of Seville incl. Alcazar & Santa Cruz Quarter with local guide Enrique DueñasYou can email Ed if you'd like any tips on Seville or any of the destinations that we feature on Talking Travel- [email protected] or find Ed on Instagram - @edfinntravels

"Tired and Tested" Comedian Sophie McCartney has been described as the funniest mam on Instagram. She chats to Trina about motherhood, turning 40 and her famous cousins. She brings her stand-up show to Cypress Avenue in Cork on 7th March, Ulster Hall in Belfast on 8th March and the Ambassador in Dublin on 9th March 2025.

The World's First IVF baby Louise "Joy" Brown chats to Trina Mara about her extraordinary birth in 1978 and the new Netflix film "Joy"

Peter M.Smith is in studio to talk about "Moonlight The Philip Lynott Enigma" on at Vicar Street for 3 nights in April, his part in one of the biggest Netflix shows and walking away from "Popstars The Rivals" over 20 years ago after admitting on Live TV he was too old to be in the band

Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie has some Black Friday hotel deal in Ireland and abroad

Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie has some great Black Friday flight and attraction ticket deals