The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Music Podcasts
Welcome to today, this is your captain speaking. With Iano at the helm, the Breakfast Show brings you up to speed on everything. News, sport, guests, giveaways, listener interaction and music - not to mention the legendary Gift Grub - all add to the mix of this 2-hour radio rollercoaster. Buckle up and come and have your breakfast.
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
Welcome to today, this is your captain speaking. With Iano at the helm, the Breakfast Show brings you up to speed on everything. News, sport, guests, giveaways, listener interaction and music - not to mention the legendary Gift Grub - all add to the mix of this 2-hour radio rollercoaster. Buckle up and come and have your breakfast.
Twitter:
@IanDempsey
Language:
English
Contact:
1850 715 100
Website:
https://www.todayfm.com/
Email:
live@todayfm.com
Episodes
Gift Grub: Frank Greaney Is Back Again With Details Of Davy Fitzgerald's Shemozzle
5/22/2024
On this morning's Gift Grub, we crossed live to The Last Word with Matt Cooper. Court reporter Frank Greaney was back with details of another case. This time the defendant, named as Davy Fitzgerald, was charged with instigating a shemozzle and one count of 'losing the rag completely'. Hit play now to hear the full story.
Duration:00:04:17
Gift Grub: Get A Glimpse Of Flatley's Christmas Extravaganza
5/21/2024
Michael Flatley is a man of many talents. He dances, he acts, he directs movies, he paints and he even plays the flute. But, he has his sights set on the Christmas market. Michael Flatley's Christmas Dance Spectacular is very much in the pipeline! On this morning's Gift Grub, listeners were treated to a sneak peek of the production! Hit play now for the full episode.
Duration:00:03:45
Gift Grub: Liverpool Legends Beg Klopp To Stay
5/20/2024
The sun has set on Jurgen Klopp's time at Liverpool.
With emotions running high Liverpool legends try one last thing to convince Jurgen Klopp to stay on as Liverpool manager.
Catch the Gift Grub fun by pressing the play button.
Duration:00:03:38
Gift Grub: Michael D Calls In Live From Bruce Springsteen Gig At Croker - He's Still Going!
5/20/2024
Bruce Springsteen has rocked Ireland for the last week, travelling from Belfast to Kilkenny, on to Cork, and finishing up in Croke Park last night. The Boss is known for his epic gigs that go on for hours on end and last night was no exception. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed over to President Michael D Higgins, who was actually still at Croker because....Bruce was still going! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:02:01
Gift Grub: Leeds Fan Matt Cooper Is Super Giddy For His Beloved Super Leeds
5/17/2024
Matt Cooper is a long-time fan of Leeds FC, so following their 4-0 win to Norwich last night, he is absolutely beside himself. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to share the giddiness.
Duration:00:02:51
Gift Grub: The Portal Has The Liveline Hopping
5/16/2024
A brand new art installation in Dublin City has been causing waves across the world. 'The Portal' links Dublin and New York City with a real-time visual connection but it has been overshadowed by 'inappropriate behaviour' that has set tongues wagging. On this morning's Gift Grub, the Liveline was hopping! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:04:46
Gift Grub: The Gang Get Back In The Saddle To Support National Bike Week
5/15/2024
It's National Bike Week and the Gift Grub gang have ventured out on their bikes to support the cause. Ian managed to catch up with some of Ireland's biggest names, who were getting some fresh air, out on the open roads this morning. To hear the full episode, hit play now!
Duration:00:05:31
Gift Grub: Bruce Springsteen Joins The Fight Against GAA Go!
5/14/2024
GAA Go has caused quite a bit of controversy over the last year or two, particularly when high-profile matches are put behind a paywall. But, did you know that Bruce Springsteen was a GAA fan?! The Boss joined Ian on Gift Grub this morning to perform an exclusive song, highlighting the plight of GAA fans everywhere. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:04:39
Gift Grub: Michael D Puts Himself Forward For Eurovision
5/13/2024
On this morning's Gift Grub, Michael D Higgins congratulated Bambie Thugg on their Eurovision performance. He also tried out a new, pagan, techno, spoken-word piece, which he felt could work if he were ever to run for Eurovision himself. Yes, you read that right. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:04:16
Gift Grub: Roy Keane Remains Nonchalant About His Win
5/13/2024
You voted in your thousands and the results are in! Roy Keane came out on top in our poll of the top 25 Gift Grub characters of all time and he joined Ian on the line this morning. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:06:50
Gift Grub 25: Counting Down Ireland's Favourite Gift Grub Character
5/12/2024
You voted in your thousands and the results are in!
Join Ian Dempsey and Mario Rosentock as they countdown the top 25 Gift Grub characters of all time.
All to celebrate Gift Grub turning 25 on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show.
Press the play button on this page to listen.
Duration:00:28:56
Gift Grub: Bertie Tests Out The New Portal
5/10/2024
This week, a brand new art installation launched in Dublin City. 'The Portal' links Dublin and New York City with a real-time visual connection and on this morning's Gift Grub, Bertie Ahern joined Ian to try out 'The Portal' in real-time. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:04:55
Gift Grub: Vote Keet #1 Buddy!
5/9/2024
The European Elections will take place in early June and, would you believe, some of the Gift Grub crew are running! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:05:20
A Gift Grub Special - Celebrating 25 Years
5/8/2024
This morning's show was all about Mario Rosenstock and celebrating 25 brilliant years of Gift Grub. The man himself joined Ian in the studio to hear some lovely messages from some of the REAL characters of Gift Grub, as well as the most important element - the listeners. Hit play now to hear the full episode!
Duration:00:17:19
Gift Grub: United Legends Wonder Can Anyone 'Fix Man U'?
5/8/2024
It's been a tough season for Manchester United fans and following the loss to Crystal Palace, people have been left wondering 'What is next?'. Some of the legends from the good old days gathered and wondered - can anyone fix Man U? Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:04:18
Gift Grub: Paschal Campaigns For #1 Vote
5/7/2024
To celebrate 25 brilliant years of Gift Grub, we are calling on the nation to vote for their favourite character of all time. But, who will come out on top? Listeners can vote on their most loved, from Bertie to BOD. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of the gang decided to do some canvassing! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:03:57
Gift Grub: Galway and Mayo Go Head To Head
5/3/2024
Old rivalries have been reignited ahead of the Galway and Mayo match in Pearse Stadium this weekend. On this morning's Gift Grub, Enda Kenny made some bold claims and Pat Spillane threw the cat amongst the pigeons. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Duration:00:03:44
Gift Grub: The Gift Grub Character Catchphrase Hurdle
5/3/2024
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for 'The Gift Grub Character Catchphrase Hurdle' live from Punchestown...
Duration:00:02:56
Gift Grub: Radio ROG Leinster Special
5/2/2024
We all know that Ronan O'Gara is a proud Munster man but when it comes to Gift Grub's Radio ROG, he has to operate with a certain level of impartiality. So, you can imagine his delight when he heard that, ahead of this weekend's big match, he had to present a Radio ROG: Leinster Special. Hit play now for the full episode.
Duration:00:04:37
Croke Park's Pitch Manager Is Busy Preparing For Saturday's Match (And Is A Northampton Fan!)
5/2/2024
Stuart Wilson, Croke Park's pitch manager, joined Ian on this morning's show, to give a sense of the preparation going into this weekend's big Leinster v Northampton game. (It just so happens that Stuart is a Northampton fan!) Hit play now to hear the full podcast.
Duration:00:05:10