The Anton Savage Show
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<p>Claire Byrne steps outside her own experience — and into other people’s lives — one “I’ve never…” at a time. Because it turns out that the things we’ve never done can say quite a lot about who we are.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:never@newstalk.com">never@newstalk.com</a></p><p><strong>CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment</strong></p><p><strong>Listen to Newstalk at </strong><a href="http://newstalk.com/listenlive"><strong>http://newstalk.com/listenlive</strong></a><strong> | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk</strong></p>
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Recent Episodes
August 5, 2026
Never Have I Ever... Read Ulysses
<p>Ulysses occupies a curious place on the bookshelf. It's a novel we're told we should read. A masterpiece we're expected to admire. And a book that many of us have never actually made it through. Claire Byrne is one of them. </p><p>This week’s guest is Richard Boyd Barrett, the Dún Laoghaire TD whose love of James Joyce stretches far beyond politics. Together he and Claire explore why Ulysses has earned its fearsome reputation, whether it's really as inaccessible as people believe, and why a story about one ordinary day in Dublin captivates readers more than a century after it was published. </p><p>As Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey sparks fresh interest in the ancient epic that inspired Joyce, Richard makes the case for rediscovering Ireland's greatest novel—not as an academic exercise, but as a funny, human, and surprisingly rewarding read. </p><p>Can he persuade Claire to finally turn the page? Or will Ulysses remain firmly on her "Never Have I Ever" list? <br> <br>This is the last episode of the current series. Never Have I Ever will return in Autumn 2026. </p>
July 29, 2026
Never Have I Ever... Been a War Correspondent
<p>For most of us, war is something we witness from a distance. For Sally Hayden, it's become her life's work. This week, Claire Byrne meets the award-winning Irish journalist whose reporting has taken her from refugee camps to conflict zones across almost 40 countries. </p><p>Together they explore what it means to live in or return to places most people are desperate to escape, how ordinary people endure extraordinary circumstances, and why telling those stories still matters. </p><p>Sally reflects on fear, resilience, the emotional toll of bearing witness, and the moments of humanity, humour and hope that survive even in the darkest places. And Claire wonders: can anyone truly prepare themselves for a career spent documenting war? <br> <br>This Is Also A Love Story by Sally Hayden is published by 4th Estate. </p>
July 22, 2026
Never Have I Ever... Camped at a Music Festival
<p>Festival camping has never made sense to Claire Byrne. Sleepless nights in tents, mud, queues for the toilets... Why would anyone willingly swap the comforts of home for a damp field? </p><p>So, at the height of festival season, Claire sets out to discover what she's been missing. Her guide is Philip Meagher – solicitor by day, music obsessive by nature, and the founder of Forest Fest in Emo, Co. Laois. Philip took a remarkable gamble, investing his own money to build a festival designed for people who still love live music but don't necessarily want to rough it. </p><p>Can Philip persuade one lifelong sceptic that sleeping in a tent is a small price to pay for the magic that happens when thousands of strangers come together for one unforgettable weekend? Or will festival camping stay firmly on Claire's "Never Have I Ever" list? </p><p>📧 <strong>Have a suggestion for something Claire should try next?</strong> Email: <a href="mailto:never@newstalk.com"><strong>never@newstalk.com</strong></a> </p><p>🎪 <strong>Find out more about Forest Fest: </strong><a href="https://forestfest.ie/">https://forestfest.ie/</a> </p><p>🍺 <strong>With thanks to Ballykilcavan Brewery for hosting this episode:</strong> <a href="https://www.ballykilcavan.com/">https://www.ballykilcavan.com/</a> </p>
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- What is The Anton Savage Show?
<p>Claire Byrne steps outside her own experience — and into other people’s lives — one “I’ve never…” at a time. Because it turns out that the things we’ve never done can say quite a lot about who we are.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:never@newstalk.com">never@newstalk.com</a></p><p><strong>CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment</strong></p><p><strong>Listen to Newstalk at </strong><a href="http://newstalk.com/listenlive"><strong>http://newstalk.com/listenlive</strong></a><strong> | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk</strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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