Back Chat With Maria Mccann

In this Back Chat One On One, I'm speaking to Waterford's John Hayes of Special Branch Carvings, a man who has really found his niche. By his own admission, John was at a bit of a loss to know what to do with his life at one stage, until discovering this talent he has. If you're not from Waterford but come here to visit, you'll be in awe at the magnificent Dragonslayer Sword, carved by John, from a single tree. With a chainsaw! John is a great talker, articulate and passionate about his Family, his Work & his County He also gave me one of the best pieces of advice I've ever heard in this interview.

In this week's episode we're talking about the weather, how the Sun lifts us, and how we've all come through the Survival Mode of a winter seemed to go on for a long time this year! We're also talking about food of course , and asking when did it become so important for parents to be friends with their kids, and is it always a good thing? We also discuss the popularity of Country Music With Jemma Kehoe, Karen Steenson & Jennifer White

This week's topics ranged from the serious subject of Bi-Polar to the ridiculous subject of Nicknames. In between there was Eurovision - can Ireland get out of the Semi Final of Death? Weddings, - Can you ever please everyone or should you even try? OCD - Can it ever be a Good Thing! and THAT Mariah Carey ad! With Issy Foley, Sandra Winkle & Kolyn Byrne

We're talking musicals - our favourite and those not so favourite. One of us proves she can see into the future, one of us has an idea that could see Waterford 'lead the way' but maybe it's already happening somewhere else? ... and one of us risks drawing down the ire of Darts players everywhere - and possibly Chess fans too! With Ger O'Byrne and Seneiva Magill

On this week's episode, 4 seasoned Broadcasters gathered out in Back Chat HQ to put the world to rights. But of course it was Easter weekend, so the talk inevitably turned to chocolate *, and showed just how fussy people are about it! We're also talking holidays, Childhood and Shoes! * The serious and topical subject of Consent was also on the agenda, and will be uploaded as a separate Back Chat BiteSize , restoring our Broadcaster Credentials! With Zara King, Mary O Neill & Orla Rapple

This week's episode asks what kind of Ireland awaits Pope Francis and should he be coming here at all? Are we too voyeueristic when it comes to celebrities in trouble? If Facebook has too much information on us, who's fault is it? We're also talking about the growing popularity of ASMR videos - well two of us are talking about it and the other two are looking on, horrified! Will they be converted? With Darren Skelton, Catherine Keighery & Padraig O Griofa

This week's episode covers everything from Leo Varadkhar in the US to Comedy in the 70's. We're also talking about why everyone likes to celebrate St Patrick's Day, and asking is Waterford doing enough to capitalize on it's connection with the National Day.

People all around the Country take up the challenge of learning to dance to fundraise for good causes - and the Solas Centre Dance For Life in Waterford, has just had a very successful event, showing what can happen when people come together to help others. That's one of the topics on this week's Back Chat. We also talk about disabilities, public transport, how to make The Oscars a better show. and the event that will forever more be known in Ireland as 'The Snow'. With Jo Cregan, Lauren Traynor & Paul Dower

There was a vaguely running theme of Passion in this week's Episode of Back Chat With Maria McCann., people who are absolutely determined to reach their goal, people determined to get the very best out of their lives, In typical Back Chat style the conversation ranges from the Winter Olympics.....to sandwiches! With Karen Power, Orla Shanaghy & Brenda Giles.

In this week's episode, we're talking about the amount of stuff we own! Are you a Hoarder? Or if something is lying around for more then a minute are you tempted to bin it? Have you heard of 40 Days 40 Items? If you're a Hoarder, it could be the answer for you! We're also asking can you be a real Animal Lover and still eat meat? And eating food after it's use by date - who does, who absolutely would not! With Aoibhin Fallon, Vicki Graham & Brianna Connaughton.

A Back Chat Trademark is the ability to evolve like the best conversations, moving from one topic to another, often entirely unrelated one. This week's episode demonstrates this perfectly. Where else would you get talk about Frazier's Dad, the question of Jon Venebles identity and trying o understand the mind of a killer who is 10 years old. There's also the Educate Together situation and we discuss is it time to remove Religion from our Education System altogether. Oh, and the Kardashians! With Justin Collery , Andrew Holden & Jonathan Culleton

Can you be friends with someone who doesn't share your views on certain subjects? Is it time to stop talking about Gender? Has Broadcasting changed for ever? And which Reality TV Show is the one for you? All of these questions are on the agenda for this week's Back Chat With Maria McCann. With Niall Power, Trishauna Archer & Emma Nolan

Back Chat of 2018 gets off to a cracking start with talk of all kinds of Music on the menu! We're also talking Smartphones and Kids , and Bullies' With Anne Corcoran Brown & Roddie Cleere

It's the final Back Chat of 2017, and I had great fun discussing Christmas Toys, TV Game Shows, Music, and our memories of Keith Chegwin . One of my guests had a Hotline to Santa he didn't even know about, and the other one has the Best Idea Ever for Cinema Lovers! With Trevor Prendergast & John Keane

This week more festive chat, those magical Santa moments, what Santa does for the rest of the year, fake restaurants, and are the Weather Forecasters just laying it on with the endless warnings? With Gary Wallace, Vanessa Whelan & Peter Hearne

Back Chat getting into the festive spirit now it's actually December, so we're talking Toy Shows, Santa Cam, and Santa Claus **. We're also discussing engagements and the responsibility of dog ownership, which DOES NOT include 'trading them in' for a cute puppy for Christmas. Can we keep our tempers? With Sinead Flynn & Sinead Cunningham. **Santa Chat for adults only

Find something you love to do and you'll never work a day in your life' is the saying, and I think this week's guests would probably agree. Unemployment and anger led one to set up the hugely successful Waterford Whispers News, and a love of cars has the other adding yet another string to his bow. In this week's episode ee're talking a potential General Election, Cars, the future of TV and more, on this week's Back Chat With Maria McCann With Colm Williamson & Ian Noctor

A Back Chat trademark is moving easily from lighthearted subjects to very serious ones, and this week's episode is no different. Because that's what happen in all good conversations! With Clodagh Power, Billy O Keefe & Pat McEvoy.

A lively Back Chat this week where my panellists and I discuss the John Halligan controversy, Christmas Ads, Anxiety and the prospect of a Back Chat Christmas Charity Single! With Jason Murphy, Libby Shanahan & Darren Skelton

A lively debate took place on this week's episode of Back Chat. We discuss the continuing controversy of Sexual Harrasment allegations against high profle figures in Hollywood and Politics. Has it become a bit of a Witch Hunt , or are we only seeing the ti[p of the iceberg? Does it mean the End of Flirting as we know it? Also Would you ever use your children for Social Media? Child Stars were also on the agenda, as well as Pushy Parents. With Mark Power, Trishauna Archer & Rita Lacey