Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
It’s performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Rebecca Spaghetti-Junction refuses to give up hope of finding missing former host Michael Fry, despite mounting pressure from Ulster FM's owner Beevan ABBA Bjorn to move on. As sightings of Michael continue to pour in from across Northern Ireland, Rebecca becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of her former colleague and friend.
Meanwhile, Doubting Thomas launches a campaign to rehabilitate his reputation after two thousand years of bad publicity, while a masked vigilante known as the Armagh Avenger defends his controversial crime-fighting methods.
Featuring news, travel, fake adverts, listener calls and music from Catriona Metalworker.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh.
Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
5 Sept 2026
Episode 5. Rebecca takes over while Michael struggles to move on
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. With Michael Fry fired and Rebecca Spaghetti-Junction now hosting the show, the newly rebranded ‘Junchtime’ faces its first major challenge. Unable to accept his downfall, Michael repeatedly attempts to force his way back onto the airwaves, disguising himself as callers, reporters and even a pizza delivery guy.
Elsewhere, listeners propose increasingly questionable solutions to the environmental crisis in Lough Neagh, while families recount disastrous visits to a controversial Narnia attraction that leaves some customers traumatised, enlightened or unexpectedly aged by several decades.
Featuring news, travel, fake adverts, listener calls and music from Charli XC.S Lewis.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh
Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
5 Sept 2026
Episode 4. Sir Maurice Ulster's will changes everything
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Ulster FM mourns the death of founder Sir Maurice Ulster following his fatal skydiving accident at Rock on the Lough. As tributes pour in from friends, rivals and former associates, Michael tries to navigate his grief while anxiously awaiting the reading of his father's will. Convinced he is about to inherit both a fortune and the radio station, he begins planning for life at the top.
But everything changes when Sir Maurice's final wishes are revealed live on air. As long-buried secrets emerge and rival claimants gather in the studio, Michael discovers that his father's last prank may be his cruellest yet.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh
Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin.
5 Sept 2026
Episode 3. Michael's new earring crashes the gold market
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Michael Fry debuts a new gold earring in a desperate attempt to appeal to younger listeners, but the fashion choice appears to trigger a catastrophic collapse in the value of gold worldwide. As markets panic, Ulster FM's new owner Beevan ABBA Bjorn demands answers.
Angela from Downpatrick returns to demand compensation after winning a holiday to Lisburn instead of Lisbon.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh
Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin.
5 Sept 2026
Episode 2. How unhealthy is Michael Fry? The answer will shock you
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music.
The new owners of Ulster FM have arrived. As Swedish technology giant Sauron Tech begins auditing the station, Michael Fry tries to convince himself that corporate oversight, data harvesting and efficiency targets are all excellent news.
Elsewhere, Northern Ireland's most decorated astronaut explains why space travel is overrated, Michael accidentally re-traumatises a listener during the show's daily apology segment, Spooky Cathy uses suspiciously unorthodox tarot cards to answer everyday questions, and sustainability chef Susan Sautée shares her passion for cooking roadkill.
Meanwhile, a company health assessment reveals alarming truths about Michael's physical condition, though not alarming enough to inspire meaningful lifestyle changes.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh.
Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
5 Sept 2026
Episode 1. Ulster FM gets a mysterious new owner
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music.
Series three begins with shocking news for Michael Fry: David Beckham has sold his stake in Ulster FM, leaving Michael Fry facing an uncertain future as a mysterious new owner prepares to take control of the station.
Elsewhere, sports reporter Ali McCafferty provides live match-style coverage from his daughter's wedding in Marbella, pet expert Dr Alison Fluff takes calls about unusual animal behaviour, and investigative journalist Dick Windows heads to the North Pole to expose Santa Claus' alleged data-harvesting operation.
Featuring news, travel, fake adverts, listener calls and music from Agatha Christie Moore.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh.
Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
5 Jul 2025
Episode 6. The death of Michael Fry.
Michael Fry's colleagues Rebecca, David Beckham, and the Prankmaster humorously commemorate his career in a farcical radio show parody featuring absurd guests and live music.
5 Jul 2025
Episode 2. Why does the Minister for Treasury need a map?
Michael Fry presents a farcical radio show parody featuring absurd guests and live music, exploring unexpected answers to bizarre questions like the desires of seagulls.
5 Jul 2025
Episode 5. Irish signs in Jurassic Park? No thanks!
Michael Fry presents a farcical radio show parody, humorously debating the potential dangers of dual-language signage in an Omagh-based Jurassic Park.
5 Jul 2025
Episode 1. Michael takes an ancestry DNA test
Michael Fry explores his family history through an ancestry DNA test, uncovering surprising revelations with the help of a genealogy expert in this episode.
5 Jul 2025
Episode 3. Send in your dares for the Ulster FM Daredevil
Michael Fry presents a farcical parody of a radio show featuring absurd guests, live stunts by the Ulster FM Daredevil, and a search for a buried prize.
5 Jul 2025
Episode 4. Can a woman marry the Blarney Stone? Yes!
Michael Fry interviews the Monopoly Man and the woman who married the Blarney Stone in a farcical parody of a magazine radio show.
17 Jul 2024
Episode 6: Happy Purge Day! Lock down and tune in
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Today we’re talking Purge tips. And did someone finally catch the Ulster FM Burglar?
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
Performed by Michael fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
10 Jul 2024
Episode 5: Are children’s curfews a good idea? We ask the Boogeyman
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Michael tackles the tough subjects: Curfews, Cottage cheese and Girl Boss Energy.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
Performed by Michael fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
3 Jul 2024
Episode 4: Listeners beware! The Prank-Master General is on the loose
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Dr Apoca-lypse of the Doomsday party joins us for a debate and we catch up with the Prank-Master Gen-eral.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
Performed by Michael fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
26 Jun 2024
Ep3. Climate change and average lovers.
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Today’s debate: Is climate change real? Dick Windows investigates workplace safety concerns in Mordor, and our musical guest tells us how we can meet that perfectly average someone.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
19 Jun 2024
Episode 2: Nut Allergies. Are they real?
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Join Michael as holds a debate on the nut allergy myth and does an exclusive interview with the Titanic.
Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
Performed by Michael fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
19 Jun 2024
Episode 1
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
It’s performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
14 Jun 2024
Welcome to Lunchtime with Michael Fry
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music.
Who has been a guest on Lunchtime with Michael Fry
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genealogy expert
Monopoly Man
woman who married the Blarney Stone
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
41 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100
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19
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YouTube
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Engagement
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