The Trina Mara Podcast

Ryan Tubridy popped into studio to chat all about The Bookshelf Live touring the country.....seeing as he LOVES to review books, Trina had a surprise for Ryan ! He will be at Cork Opera House April 30th, Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick on May 7th and the 3Olympia in Dublin on the 8th of June 2026. For nationwide dates see https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/

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.

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

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

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

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