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Trombones, Drama and Champions

Joining John in the studio are kickboxers Kian McAviney and Jade Hawthorne.

Eight-year-old kickboxing champion Kian McAviney joins us to celebrate his triumph at the recent WKO World Championships. He’s accompanied by his proud mum Karla, herself a former fighter on the world stage, and his coach Jade Hawthorne.

John meets up with actor Michael Patrick to talk about Motor Neuron Disease and how he has turned his own journey into a new play called, My Right Foot.

Trombone player Matt Benson has performed with legends like George Ezra, Brian May, The Pogues, and Bad Manners. He drops by the studio to talk about his debut album.

Filmmaker Francis Maguire shares the story behind her award-winning documentary, Echoes of an Irish Lifetime, which is about her 94-year-old uncle from rural Pettigo.

Retired Garda Mick Hanley, from Cork, introduces his heartfelt new online platform Rest Easy Pet, which is a space where users can remember their beloved animal companions through personal memorials.

And finally, Paula serves up a mouthwatering dish: flatbreads topped with chorizo, caramelised onions, smoked scamorza cheese, and a smoky paprika dressing.

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1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Aug 2025 11:03

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  • Sat 30 Aug 2025 11:03