
The Trina Mara Podcast
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Michael McDonald from the Doobie Brothers talks to Trina Mara
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

Will FREE HRT actually be free?
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 in to chat about "Philo", "Family", "The Van" & Fair City
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!

Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell
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 RuthAnne on new book about showbiz & her experience with endometriosis
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
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!!
Gabrielle and Trina finally meet in person at her 3Arena gig in Dublin.......and Trina had to see what size shoes she was wearing !!!

The importance of bone health for Women Over 65
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

Trina forgets Danny O'Donoghue is due on the show !!
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.

Cancer-free Jed Van De Poll urges you to support Daffodil Day today
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.

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

Author Patricia Scanlan talks "City Girls Forever"
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.

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

Ricky Tomlinson and Asa Murphy in studio
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

Talking Travel: Ed and Sarah's Skiing Disaster !
The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery and Ed Finn from www.edfinntravels.com had quite an adventure on their recent trip to Bad Gastein, Austria

The best dating tip ever !!
Feargal Harrington from Intro Matchmaking's best dating tip!

Calum Agnew: A New Local Hero
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..

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

Having trouble sleeping? Expert advice with Anne-Marie Boyhan
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.

Talking Travel: Roaming in Rome
Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery on the places worth seeing in Rome!

Marti Pellow and those angel eyes drop into studio
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.

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

Singer Gabrielle's shocking shoe admission with Trina Mara
Gabrielle joins Trina ahead of her 3Arena show on 29th March and she was a scream!

Talking Travel: Day trips abroad from Dublin Airport
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

Cork Person of the Year actor Shane Casey on leaving school early
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.

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

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

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

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

Talking Travel: Not a sun worshipper? Holidays in cooler climates
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
Jason Donovan chats to Trina Mara ahead of his Doin' Fine 25 Tour at The Helix in Dublin on April 5th

Talking Travel: Travel Deals in January Sales
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

Talking Travel: New Routes for 2025
Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie talks to Trina Mara about new routes out of Ireland for 2025

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

What to buy the snorer in your life!
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!

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

Bay City Rollers chat to Trina Mara
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

Sadbh Keane on Grafton Street Christmas Eve busk
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

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

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

Skinny pens on the Black Market in Ireland
Trina Mara chats to Dr.Sarah-Anne Bennett, Medical Doctor and specialist in general practice and obesity from www.medicalweightmanagementclinic.ie

Face your Fears with Christopher Paul Jones
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.

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

Talking Travel: Seville in 48 Hours
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
"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
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 on "Moonlight The Philip Lynott Enigma"
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

Travel Thursday - Black Friday Hotel Deals
Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie has some Black Friday hotel deal in Ireland and abroad

Travel Thursday - Black Friday Flight, Cruise & Attraction Ticket Deals
Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie has some great Black Friday flight and attraction ticket deals