The Weekend On One With Brendan O'Connor

generalgerry

humberklog wrote: »

Anyone listening to Hugh Wallace talking about the the perils of alcohol think he sounded a little "tired and emotional" himself?

Nah, I heard him on last week on some other RTE show. The long version of that "glass of wine during the lockdown" story. He was the same joyless, dour, self righteous person.

humberklog

humberklog wrote: »

Anyone listening to Hugh Wallace talking about the the perils of alcohol think he sounded a little "tired and emotional" himself?

He did sound a tad different for some reason, from his usual self. I recall some years ago he said on a TV show that he was an exception among people with alcoholism in that he was able to take the occasional drink, with the host suggesting he was in denial.

humberklog

Ah right. I just had an image of him (based on his tone) sitting of the stairs in his jocks, DT's, kids and wife with the in laws, car parked half on the path and half in the hedge and the wheelie bin looking scared on its side in the garden when through the crushing fog a thought comes to his mind..."the drink is brutal! It's abusing us all! Everyone should know this and I'm the one to tell them...Eh Hello Brendan? You won't believe the revelation I've just had, oh and would you have a loan of a tenner?"

spakman

humberklog wrote: »

Anyone listening to Hugh Wallace talking about the the perils of alcohol think he sounded a little "tired and emotional" himself?

I had to turn off Brendan O'Connor after 5 mins today. He started off with "well done on getting through the most miserable week in the most miserable month" spiel, then went on about "if you think the vaccine rollout is bad now, wait until you see the chaos in a few months".

Who needs that much misery and cynicism on a Saturday morning?

NIMAN

Is Nevin Maguire an RTE employee?

He is hardly ever off, be it radio or television.

elperello

NIMAN wrote: »

Is Nevin Maguire an RTE employee?

He is hardly ever off, be it radio or television.

He's not an RTE employee.

He is a great chef, a good businessman and an excellent communicator.

Just the man for the job.

Cole

elperello wrote: »

He's not an RTE employee.

He is a great chef, a good businessman and an excellent communicator.

Just the man for the job.

Although his cooking tips are just background noise for me, he does seem like a nice fella too.

Brendan Bendar

elperello wrote: »

He's not an RTE employee.

He is a great chef, a good businessman and an excellent communicator.

Just the man for the job.

So he is......


Wonder how many Montrose folk have not dined at Nevins gaff.

elperello

Cole wrote: »

Although his cooking tips are just background noise for me, he does seem like a nice fella too.

Your impression is correct.

He is a very nice man.

ShamNNspace

spakman wrote: »

I had to turn off Brendan O'Connor after 5 mins today. He started off with "well done on getting through the most miserable week in the most miserable month" spiel, then went on about "if you think the vaccine rollout is bad now, wait until you see the chaos in a few months".

Who needs that much misery and cynicism on a Saturday morning?

And that after the misery fest the LLS has become on that stick-insects watch last night.... Very seldom I watch rte these days though I keep an eye on radio 1 out of habit

Brendan Bendar

elperello wrote: »

Your impression is correct.

He is a very nice man.

Knows how to ‘ Work the room’ ,buddy.

What would that publicity cost in commercial terms.

Were you ever up in Blacklion.......did you pay?

Honest question, dude.

Brendan Bendar

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Knows how to ‘ Work the room’ ,buddy.

What would that publicity cost in commercial terms.

Were you ever up in Blacklion.......did you pay?

Honest question, dude.

A truly clever Cavan man, doesn't even have to get Noel Kelly to do his negotiations & publicity for him, and yet remain one of the most civil individuals on the planet.

Gen.Zhukov

I heard that Hugh Wallace piece today. When he was on last week I thought he was fishing for a program to be made about it/him (I had to check if he was a NK boy or not, he isn't). He was on/discussed the day after last weeks show and he's back on today.

I'd put money on it that a program is in the offing.

Gen.Zhukov

Gen.Zhukov wrote: »

I heard that Hugh Wallace piece today. When he was on last week I thought he was fishing for a program to be made about it/him (I had to check if he was a NK boy or not, he isn't). He was on/discussed the day after last weeks show and he's back on today.

I'd put money on it that a program is in the offing.

I like his architectural contributions, don't know if I could face the personal demons show unless it were substantially positive. I feel I'm getting progressively shallower (or avoiding my own feelings of depression which I should allegedly embrace and indeed nurture) the more RTÉ outs out the misery shows.

Pelvis Parsley

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I like his architectural contributions, don't know if I could face the personal demons show unless it were substantially positive. I feel I'm getting progressively shallower (or avoiding my own feelings of depression which I should allegedly embrace and indeed nurture) the more RTÉ outs out the misery shows.

It’s not just you, we’re all sick of it.

NIMAN

elperello wrote: »

He's not an RTE employee.

He is a great chef, a good businessman and an excellent communicator.

Just the man for the job.

For the record, I actually like him.
He does seem like a nice man, good personality and his cooking shows are good to watch. Also had the pleasure of eating in his restaurant once, was great.

I was just pointing out that he is never off RTE. I nearly thought he was on Noel Kelly's books!

spakman

There he goes again with the negativity and cynicism about something that hasn't even happened!
"Everyone is waiting for them to cock up the redress scheme"

Beechwoodspark

spakman wrote: »

There he goes again with the negativity and cynicism about something that hasn't even happened!
"Everyone is waiting for them to cock up the redress scheme"

Noticed that.

It’s Wierd how they were all lining up to take shots at the report almost as soon as it appeared.

Cole

At one point, Regina Doherty said she doesn't want to be critical of the report and those who wrote it, but has done just that. It may well be deserved (I haven't read the report) but talk about incoherent...and a bit (politically) self serving.

generalgerry

No problem with Nevin Maguire here either. He is a sound guy and I'm sure he's under a lot of pressure with the business at the moment. I guess the question is whether we need to hear from him so often. The second hour of the show is absolute filler, just like it was when Marion presented. Tune in between 12pm and 1pm today to find out how to cook a chicken, and a review of the latest series on NetFlix.

NIMAN

generalgerry wrote: »

Tune in between 12pm and 1pm today to find out how to cook a chicken, and a review of the latest series on NetFlix.

Encroaching on Claire Byrne's material that is.

She has a great career peddling that guff.

generalgerry

spakman wrote: »

There he goes again with the negativity and cynicism about something that hasn't even happened! "Everyone is waiting for them to cock up the redress scheme"

Didn't like the remark yesterday either. "And ironically we have to go to the Angelus now".

EmmetSpiceland

generalgerry wrote: »

Didn't like the remark yesterday either. "And ironically we have to go to the Angelus now".

Ha, great line!

Beechwoodspark

That Regina Doherty contribution on the mother and baby report.

She had zero details, zero specifics, all broad brush strokes there.

She was thrown out on her ear in the last election.

All attention seeking and shamelessly exploiting this issue to garner praise

BOC encouraging her on of course

generalgerry

Very strange language from a doctor
"There would be nobody there to cut my baby out".
"This baby is cooked"

I know the term "bun in the oven" is used to describe a pregnancy but I didn't know that you are obliged to continue the metaphor right up to the delivery.

Mad_maxx

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

That Regina Doherty contribution on the mother and baby report.

She had zero details, zero specifics, all broad brush strokes there.

She was thrown out on her ear in the last election.

All attention seeking and shamelessly exploiting this issue to garner praise

BOC encouraging her on of course

No surprise at all there, Doherty is a hack of the highest order, knows what will endear the media to her and favourable media coverage never hurts electoral prospects

ButtersSuki

Mad_maxx wrote: »

No surprise at all there, Doherty is a hack of the highest order, knows what will endear the media to her and favourable media coverage never hurts electoral prospects

Spare a thought for those of us who are neighbours of Doherty. Thankfully we have Helen McEntee to represent us now.......yes, that’s sarcasm.

Beechwoodspark

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Spare a thought for those of us who are neighbours of Doherty. Thankfully we have Helen McEntee to represent us now.......yes, that’s sarcasm.

What’s your take on mcentee?

NIMAN

Harding on again!?!

walshb

NIMAN wrote: »

Harding on again!?!

I must be missing something with this lad..

To me, an out and out waffler.

NIMAN

He's great for filler material.

He often talks about his depression and low moods, so he's ideal for RTE.

walshb

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

That Regina Doherty contribution on the mother and baby report.

She had zero details, zero specifics, all broad brush strokes there.

She was thrown out on her ear in the last election.

All attention seeking and shamelessly exploiting this issue to garner praise

BOC encouraging her on of course

Missed her. Was she like many others, blindly slating the report?

ButtersSuki

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

What’s your take on mcentee?

Way, way, way out of her depth, and I’m being kind there.

The sending sympathies on Twitter to the Nchecnko family from her position as Minister for Justice (wtf?!!!!) in an attempt I can only assume to appear woke and make political capital from it was a highlight that won’t be forgotten by many, esp. any Gardai.

Beechwoodspark

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Way, way, way out of her depth, and I’m being kind there.

The sending sympathies on Twitter to the Nchecnko family from her position as Minister for Justice (wtf?!!!!) in an attempt I can only assume to appear woke vac and make political capital from it was a highlight that won’t be forgotten by many, esp. any Gardai.

Over Christmas i randomly saw that programme where mary mcaleese took ppl on a walk in the countryside and had a chat - it was repeated on the news now channel

Anyway mcentee was on one day. I dunno what I was expecting but she didn’t impress much - was like she had no real interest in politics and didn’t have a whole lot to say for herself really

But has a “divine right” to a FG seat as her dad had it before her.

NIMAN

This is p1sh of the highest order.

Beechwoodspark

walshb wrote: »

Missed her. Was she like many others, blindly slating the report?

Yep basically just saying platitudes like

“We owe so much to those wonderful women”

No specifics, no details, no sign of any work done by her before going on air

NIMAN

NIMAN wrote: »

This is p1sh of the highest order.

Sometimes I enjoy Michael Harding, find his way of speaking quite calming, but it is indeed absolute p1$$ this morning.

NIMAN

So he wants to exhume all the bodies and have a new mass burial we should all take part in, and overseen by Michael D?

What is this guy on?

generalgerry

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Way, way, way out of her depth, and I’m being kind there.

yeah it's ridiculous but it's one of the biggest problems with the political system. Politicians are rewarded for obedience with promotions to Ministries - put in charge of departments they have no clue about. They wouldn't not even reach interview stage if the position were given out on merit. They spend a year trying to learn about the department before being moved to another position.

touts

NIMAN wrote: »

So he wants to exhume all the bodies and have a new mass burial we should all take part in, and overseen by Michael D?

What is this guy on?

Look at me. Look at me. Look at ME!


Ok what's the next viral issue.

Look at me. Look at me. Look at ME.

walshb

Regular weekly slot??

There truly are some lunatics among us!!

I like the way Brendan O'Connor gives the odd wee dig. The other week about the Happy Pear being all over Instagram, now Michael Harding being all over RTÉ.

walshb

Deleted User wrote: »

I like the way Brendan O'Connor gives the odd wee dig. The other week about the Happy Pear being all over Instagram, now Michael Harding being all over RTÉ.

Yes. He does that from time to time.

We aren't actually supposed to be going out on walks in the countryside, unless we are actually living in the midst of it.

generalgerry

Derek Mooney has a challenge for you. He wants you to all petition RTE to remove Ray D'Arcy and get him his job back.

NIMAN

generalgerry wrote: »

Derek Mooney has a challenge for you. He wants you to all petition RTE to remove Ray D'Arcy and get him his job back.

I'd say he's getting well enough paid for the work he does.

generalgerry

NIMAN wrote: »

I'd say he's getting well enough paid for the work he does.

I did wonder about that when he was talking about thinking up ideas. I wonder is he still on the 200K. The wages don't go down in RTE ever do they.

walshb

generalgerry wrote: »

Derek Mooney has a challenge for you. He wants you to all petition RTE to remove Ray D'Arcy and get him his job back.

That is absolutely something I’d sign..

Mother a jaysus...

ShamNNspace

NIMAN wrote: »

So he wants to exhume all the bodies and have a new mass burial we should all take part in, and overseen by Michael D?

What is this guy on?

Wont happen in Tuam anyway imv, the council leveled most of the gardens when they built the housing estate in the 70s I remember it myself, its allways puzzled me why theres no great outcry to forensically examine the councils papers from around this time. There are even a few still alive who worked on that contract. Have they been interviewed? if they were I didnt hear about it

PieOhMy

It always entertains me that the guy from birdwatch ireland has the surname "Hatch". Does anyone know of any other appropriate named people for their job?