Ray D’Arcy Daily
- Episodes
- 169
- Released
- daily
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
Here it is — your daily companion podcast, hosted by Ray D’Arcy.
Ray gives his world view, Monday to Friday, and surrounds himself with friends of the
show; Jenny Kelly, Mairead Ronan, Bernard O’Shea and Colman Noctor ,resident psychoanalyst.
Add to that clever interaction with people; on the phone, in cafés, on the street, wherever.
Ray will be using his name recognition to cold call, approach, interview, and chat to anybody
who will talk.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes 169
U2, Mashed Potato and The Two Ashes.
How do you feel about Mark Moriarty's half butter ,half potato mashed potatoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Smoky Bacon, Sensational Beaches and the Ick is Back
Bernard has got the ick in a big way and Jenny praises the sidelined snacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Walliams, Winter Transition and Afternoon Rave.
We meet Lorcan the sober day tripping raver from Monaghan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Traffic, The Chip Man and Johnny McEvoy
We remember singer and songwriter Johnny McEvoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon's Song, Anti Social Behaviour and that ESB Ad.
Dr Colman Noctor considers the recent ESRI report on anti social behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stroopwafels, Barry's Tea and a Chat.
Despite Jenny's protestations Ray plays the famous Barry's Tea ad and Mairéad brings Stroopwafels and stories back from Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RTÉ Howler, Bob Dylan's Tie and Cubbyholes.
RTÉ Howler, Bob Dylan's Tie and Cubbyholes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Failed Child Protection, Minimum Unit Pricing and Mogging
Why is the state failing our most vulnerable children ? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Welcome, Mistaken Wave and John Lewis Ad.
We look at the history of the John Lewis ad and welcome Colin from Accounts into our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Remembering the brilliant and beautiful Ciara Mageean.
Remembering the brilliant and beautiful Ciara Mageean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halloween, S*!t Houses and Ballymun Legend.
We talk to Colette who completed her first marathon at the age of 75. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halloween, Fever Dreams and Data on Data Centres.
We meet Ken the King of Halloween in Killiney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dinosaurs, Doomed Cruise and Trump v Young.
Jenny shares her cruise ship lived experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heartbreak Hill, James Bond and AI Workplace.
Ray looks back at the marathon and Dr. Colman Noctor wants us all to ask humans for assistance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sea Horses, Woo Hoo and the Long Weekend.
Mairead talks about the marathon and Jenny is appalled by a pale stew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cash Free, Clayton House and Cyclist Critics.
There's a lot to talk about today with Bernard O'Shea and Jenny Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nostalgic Smells, Maternity Hospital and RSA U-turn.
The RSA change plans for breathalyser booths and Jenny gets tickets for Damien Rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Breathalysers, Bad Blood and Barazek.
We meet Audrey from Athlone and Fadi from the West Bank who have formed a friendship through food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Drug Crime, Future Demographics and Fearful Dogs.
Ray talks about the Waterford tragedy and Dr Colman Noctor analyses "Looksmaxxing". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fontaines, Farts and Fundamentals of Time.
It's a giddy Friday at the end of a tough week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sally Rooney's Stand, New White House Press Secretary and The NCBN.
We talk about Sally Rooney's stand on Palestine, Trumps new appointment and new video, and Bernard O'Shea has a manifesto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good news from Joanne McNally and Emerald Park.
Ray shares overnight WhatsApp from Joanne in America and Jenny slags Ray about his bulb obsession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tracking a Partner, Funny Placenames and Justice Finally.
We chat about the Feel Seen report which shows students attitudes to being tracked by their partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Masculinity, Mounjaro and Monitoring Adult Children.
Dr. Colman Noctor explores why parents continue to track their adult children at college. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Book Clubs, Fact Checks and RTE.
Mairead experiences her first book club and Jenny gets het up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spurtles, Tortoises and Buttery Parsnips.
Bernard O'Shea could be a soft drinks sommelier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Expensive Radars, Chris Rock and May 10th 2008.
We have a sideways look at the budget and remember May 2008. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nobel Prize, No Phone Will and Some tool.
We meet will who had to hit rock bottom with his phone use before he took action involving a high vis vest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Solar System on the N7, Email openers and Window Washing
Dr Colman Noctor talks us through student life on a university campus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Troy's Brilliant Goal, Richard's Own Goal and Open Viewings.
Mairéad talks about Snap Map and the strange hobby of attending open viewings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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