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
June 17, 2026
Never Have I Ever... Officiated at a Wedding
<p>Never Have I Ever is the podcast where Claire Byrne explores things she's never done by talking to people who have. This week, she steps up to the front of the room. </p><p>Claire's been to plenty of weddings and funerals, but she's never been the person leading the ceremony. So, in episode three, she meets Karen Dempsey, one of Ireland's best-known celebrants and the founder of Entheos Ireland. </p><p>They explore what it means to be invited into people's most intimate moments. From weddings filled with hope to deathbed ceremonies and the funerals of babies and children, Karen reflects on the privilege and emotional weight of her work. Claire asks how anyone can carry those experiences, while Karen explains her mission to create spaces for people who feel excluded from traditional faith, including many LGBTQ+ people who still want spirituality to be part of their lives. </p><p>And the big question: should Claire keep being a guest, or is it time she stepped up and became a celebrant herself? </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:never@newstalk.com">never@newstalk.com</a> </p><p>💒 Weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies and more — discover Karen's work and the story of Entheos at: <a href="https://entheos.ie/">https://entheos.ie/</a> </p>
June 10, 2026
Never Have I Ever... Been a Panto Dame
<p>Never Have I Ever is the podcast where Claire Byrne explores things she's never done by talking to people who have. This week, she enters the world of wigs, make-up, high heels, and larger-than-life characters. </p><p>What does it feel like to transform yourself completely? To step into someone else's clothes, adopt a different persona and perform it in front of thousands of people? </p><p>In episode two, Claire meets actor and drama teacher Rob Murphy, who every Christmas becomes one of Ireland's best-known panto dames – Buffy. </p><p>Together, they explore the magic of performance, the freedom that comes with becoming somebody else, and how dressing up sometimes reveals more about who you really are. Rob reflects on growing up as a gay teenager in an all-boys school, counting down the days until Friday night when he could finally sing and twirl alongside the girls. </p><p>And the big question: can Rob persuade Claire to put on the wig and become someone else for a night? </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:never@newstalk.com">never@newstalk.com</a> </p><p>Aladdin – a Sammy & Buffy Adventure, starring Alan Hughes and Rob Murphy, runs from 8th Dec 2026 – 3rd Jan 2027 at the National Stadium in Dublin. More information at <a href="http://www.panto.ie">www.panto.ie</a> </p>
June 3, 2026
Never Have I Ever... Written A Book
<p>Never Have I Ever is the new podcast where Claire Byrne explores things she's never done by talking to people who have. And where better to begin than with a book? </p><p>Everybody says they have a book in them. But what would happen if you actually sat down and wrote it? </p><p>In episode one, Claire meets bestselling author and psychologist Katriona O'Sullivan, whose books Poor and Hungry have made her one of Ireland's most distinctive voices. </p><p>Together, they explore what it really means to tell your story. How honest can you be about the people you love? Who gets to call themselves a writer? And why do so many of us feel that writing a book is something ‘other’ people do? </p><p>Along the way, they talk about class, confidence, fear, motherhood... and stand-up comedy! </p><p>And the big question: can Katriona persuade Claire to give writing a go? </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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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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