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Saturday with John Toal Episodes

  1. Slow Running: Martinus Evans tells John how he became a marathon runner, despite initially not knowing how far he'd have to run

    Martinus decided to start running after being told by doctors to lose weight

  2. Shells From All Over The World: Clare Sands performs live in studio, with help from some homemade percussion inspired by travel

    Clare chats to John about travel, swimming and plans to record a new album

  3. Shakespeare...He Was An Awful Eejit: John speaks to comedian, playwright & presenter Martin Beanz Warde

    Martin's debut play, The Dead House, ran successfully at the Dublin Theatre Festival

  4. Sew Ready: John joins some young sewing experts in Lisburn & tries his hand at making a cushion

    Sarah Hoppe at Sew Ready helps inspire children to have a go at sewing

  5. Secret Rooms: John speaks to Johnstown Castle manager Brenda Comerford after the discovery of a hidden room

    It's not the first time a secret room has been found at the castle in Wexford

  6. Saving Music: Members of the Oriel Traditional Music Archive explain how anyone can help recording tunes before they're lost

    John chats to Josephine Dunbar, Cathal O'Baoill and Ois铆n McCann

  7. Rugby player Amelia McFarland tells John about returning to the field after treatment for breast cancer

    Amelia plays rugby for Blackrock College & manages wedding venue, Dunmore Gardens

  8. Rhys McClenaghan: John meets the champion athlete preparing for the Paris Olympics at his new hometown gym

    Rhys tells John about inspiring young athletes & planning for the Paris 2024 Olympics

  9. Real to Reel: John explores the story of Garech Browne & Claddagh Records with author James Morrissey

    Claddagh Records was home to artists like The Chieftains, Se谩n 脫 Riada & Dolly McMahon

  10. Raspberry and white chocolate roulade sponge

    Roulade sponge with a white chocolate and sprinkle over the top.

  11. Pumpkin and Cheese Scone with Candied Onion and Chive Sour Cream, Crispy Salami

    Pumpkin and cheese scone with candied onion and chive sour cream, crispy salami

  12. Original Voice Notes: Did your family send audio recordings on cassettes to relatives who emigrated?

    Film maker Austin Kenny wants to track down any cassettes with messages on them.

  13. Open Water: Swimmer Jessika is preparing to take on one of the sport's toughest challenges

    Jessika Hobson is in training to swim the North Channel from Donaghadee to Portpatrick

  14. Old Friends: Lemoncello's Laura & Claire tell John about recording their debut album & meeting at university

    Singles released so far include Old Friend & Harsh Truths

  15. Octochamp: John meets an eight-time Countdown champion, Mark Finnerty from Newry

    Mark & John face off with a special conundrum teaser

  16. Not much kissing after Handrolled oricchette pasta with wild garlic pesto and crispy bacon

    Handrolled oricchette pasta with wild garlic pesto and crispy bacon

  17. Niall McNamee: John chats to Irish singer-songwriter and actor Niall McNamee ahead of the release of his new album

    Niall has acted with Pierce Brosnan, fought Jackie Chan & starred in Love Without Walls

  18. Nearest to Heaven: John catches up with 87-year-old Kathleen Nicholl who recently climbed Croagh Patrick.

    After a night out with family, Kathleen decided to take on the 2,500ft climb.

  19. Musical Chills: John explores the effect music can have on us with Professor Milton Mermikides

    Professor Mermikides is delivering a series of lectures on music through Gresham College

  20. Music in the Mournes: John meets the Dungannon Silver Band as they prepare to perform at the top of Slieve Donard

    John speaks to three members with 141 years of bandplaying experience between them.

  21. Much Ado About Dying: John chats to film maker Simon Chambers

    Simon explains the story of caring for his flamboyant, elderly uncle.

  22. Most Days: John speaks to rapper Malaki about new music, sampling Van Morrison & the "irony of feeling lonely"

    Malaki plays the Limelight in Belfast on 2nd December

  23. Mincemeat Shortcake

    Mincemeat Shortcake and Hot Buttered Rum

  24. Masters Athletics: Medal winner Earl Taylor tells Claire Graham about staying competitive at the age of 76

    Earl has just returned from European Masters Athletic Championships in Italy

  25. Maps Of Our Spectacular Bodies: Author Maddie Mortimer tells John how her late mother's diaries inspired her debut novel

    Maps Of Our Spectacular Bodies was longlisted for the Booker Prize

  26. Lonesome George: Trad collective play live in studio

    John chats to Lonesome George about their upcoming gig and small world stories

  27. Krakatoa: John Toal chats to comedian Andrew Maxwell

    On stage eruptions and territorial crisps with comedian Andrew Maxwell.

  28. Kathrine Switzer: They said I didn't finish because they didn't believe a woman could finish

    John speaks to the runner and trailblazer who completed the Boston marathon in 1967

  29. John chats to newlyweds John & Niall about bringing their wedding to the small screen for a new TG4 series

    Niall & John feature in An G煤na Bainise, The Wedding Dress

  30. Islander: Dave McKendry plays live in studio ahead of his Irish tour

    The Vienna-based artist talks to Claire Graham about being back on home soil

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