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The Mario Rosenstock PodcastThe Rodfather Part IIThere’s nothing quite like a conversation with Roddy Collins. He’s hilarious, unpredictable, emotional, a total open book, and a natural story teller. Roddy joined me here on The Mario Rosenstock Podcast a couple of years ago when he had just published his memoir about the many decades he has spent as a football player, manager and pundit. So it was high time to meet again.Roddy has been keeping as busy as ever since we last met and we chat about loads of things like life after the book, why he’s spending a few months...2025-07-1858 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastIan O’Doherty on being ‘a bowsie, a troublemaker, and a romantic’Ian O’Doherty has been a very regular fixture on Irish TV and radio, and in print, for many years now. His columns in the Irish Independent have always attracted a lot of attention – because they often challenge accepted truths and give voice to so-called ‘unpopular opinions’. In fact he sees doing this as an essential part of the role of a journalist.Ian has just launched his own podcast called The State of Us and he joins me on this episode of The Mario Rosenstock podcast to talk all about this new venture - and its well wor...2025-06-201h 05The Mario Rosenstock PodcastKarl Spain and Tony Kelly – Do you Remember?How does your childhood shape you as an adult and impact your career choices? That’s the theme of a new GoLoud podcast hosted by comedians Karl Spain and Tony Kelly, and its also what we chat about on this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast.You might remember Tony from previous episodes of this podcast – he’s the Waterford man that dreamt of making a movie and after a lot of hard work, grit and determination, release a feature film called The Hurler, which has been in cinemas nationwide and also features on Amazon Prime!Karl...2025-03-2847 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastMy tinder sex-capades and midlife climax!What’s it like to get back on the dating scene in your 40s, after years of marriage and zero experience of the online dating world? Actor and comedian Norma Sheahan knows all about it and she reveals ALL on this episode. You’ll recognise Norma from shows like Bridget and Eamon, The Clinic, Moone Boy, and more recently, Kneecap. She was also a regular guest on my Today FM radio show, Mario’s Sunday Roast. On this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast, Norma shares a few great stories about her time on Tinder and we also ch...2025-02-2754 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastEamon Dunphy on Trump, Musk, Michael D and MortalityHe’s one of Ireland’s most intelligent, interesting and, at times, incendiary characters, and he’s also one of the people I most love to interview. Eamon Dunphy, having put his podcast The Stand on pause after over 2000 episodes, is now embarking on his next adventure. And on this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast, he tells me all about it.But as you might expect from Dunphy, there are a few issues – and people – that are grinding his gears right now: Trump, Michael D Higgins, Elon Musk, and Fintan O’Toole to name but a few! He also...2025-02-071h 01
Weekend Breakfast with Alison CurtisMario Rosenstock Has Some Incredible Ideas For ‘Gift Grub Live 25!’From The Wolfe Tones to Enoch Burke's Mother, Mario Rosenstock has some amazing ideas lined up for his tour next year.As part of Gift Grub celebrating 25 years this year, Mario is hitting the road early next year. He joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat all about it!2024-12-0815 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastOh yes it is!…Alan HughesHe has been on our screens with Ireland AM for 25 years and on stage in your favourite pantos for over 30, Alan Hughes must be the hardest working man in showbiz. He’s also so refreshingly honest, irreverent and funny – the perfect ingredients for a guest on The Mario Rosenstock Podcast.In this episode we talk all about Alan’s remarkable career, what drives him to work so hard , misbehaving celebrities, why he thinks panto is suffering from political correctness and lots moreComedy – Donald Trump, Matt and Ivan, and Louis Walsh all leave messages for Alan on...2024-11-0858 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastLarry Donnelly – An Irish-American take on the US electionI am obsessed with US politics. Not only is it full of drama and fascinating characters, but the results of this upcoming election could have a real, tangible impact on Ireland. So I wanted to get stuck into all things election-related with one of Ireland’s best-known experts on this subject.Larry Donnelly was born in Boston into an Irish-American family steeped in politics – most notably, his uncle Congressman Brian Donnelly, introduced the “Donnelly visa” enabling more Irish people to legally emigrate to the United States. Just over 20-years ago, after a short trip to Ireland, Larry knew tha...2024-11-011h 06
Dishing It OutS4 EP10: Gift Grub And Boiled Spuds w/Mario RosenstockMario Rosenstock has been making this country laugh for 25 years with his hilarious cast of characters from Bertie, Michael D and of course Roy Keane In this week's episode Mario joins Gary and Gareth to tell them how it all started with Gift Grub, how he felt when Mourinho gave him a shout out, his feeling about playing The 3 Arena and the simple joys of perfectly boiled spud.Tickets for Mario's Gift Grub 25 tour are on sale now! If you have any Culinary Conundrums for the lads be sure to send them to...2024-10-0952 min
Dave MooreMario Rosenstock Shares An Incredible Story Involving 'The Special One'Mario does an incredible José Mourinho and he actually met the special one once upon a time!Today FM's Mario Rosenstock (and his friends) joined Dave to chat about his upcoming tour 'Gift Grub Live 25'.2024-09-2017 min
Weekend Breakfast with Alison CurtisMario Rosenstock helps Alison brush up on her impressionsWe’re celebrating 25 years of Gift Grub on Today FM and the man of the hour, Mario Rosenstock joined Alison Curtis in studio to chat about how it has evolved over the years.The guys looked forward to his gig in the 3Arena next year and Alison made a stab at some of Mario's best known impressions.2024-05-1811 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastSile Seoige is here, and ready to be realWe hadn’t planned to talk about it, but the tragic situation in Gaza and the failure of well-known people in the wellness industry to speak out about it, was one of the highlights of my chat with broadcaster and podcaster Sile Seoige. It’s a subject about which Sile feels incredibly passionate right now and she explains why in this episode.But of course we talked about all sorts of other things in the hour we spent together, like Sile’s hugely successful podcast Ready to be Real, some of the tough person...2024-05-031h 13The Mario Rosenstock PodcastDr Marie Cassidy - a life in deathSomething that has always fascinated me about former State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy is how she could have one of the toughest, most serious and emotionally impactful jobs in the country and yet be so upbeat and positive outside of the job. In a way maybe that’s the only way one can successfully do it. Marie and I get in to all of that in our chat, as well as what its like being a pathologist, why she wanted to become one, the famous case that made her decide it was time to go, and lots more.C...2024-04-2651 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastREPOST – A no-filters conversation with Ciara KellyWe’re dipping back into the archives this week and bringing you one of our most popular interviews of 2023. Ciara Kelly co-presents the Newstalk breakfast show with Shane Coleman and in this no holds barred conversation from Feb 2023, we get stuck right into so many topics from women in media and twitter users versus radio show texters, to pronouns, gender identity, and the right to hold an opinion that may not be too popular. I also learn about what Ciara was like in school and how she ended up as a GP. This episode, if I say so myself, is...2024-01-0559 min
Mamia & MeAn Unconventional Christmas Dinner, with Mario Rosenstock and Dustin the TurkeyIt’s that most joyous time of year…unless you’re a Turkey, of course. On this month’s episode, Dustin the Turkey asks us all to go vegan for Christmas or, at the very least, to consider sitting down to a nice, roast seagull. Sure you’ve never seen a turkey rob your chips on Dollymount strand!
First up, though, Jen sits down with comedian, impressionist, and father of two Mario Rosenstock. They chat about Mario’s childhood, growing up on a farm, and one truly awful chat-up line. He discusses his kids, his approach to parenting, and balancing...2023-12-1457 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastREPOST: Daithi O'Se gets the bualadh bosWatching the Rose of Tralee this week reminded me of the brilliant episode we recorded last year with Daithi O’Se. Daithi was in top form when we met, the Rose was back after a two-year hiatus and he was raring to go. We chatted about what its like hosting the festival (and how he gets in shape in advance), what makes Kerry people so unique, his new cottage renovation project, and he even teaches me a few cheeky words in Irish! COMEDYDaithi and I weren’t the only ones talking about the R...2023-08-2558 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastTadhg Hickey – A Portrait of the Piss Artist as a Young ManTadhg Hickey is a comedian, a singer, an actor, an author, and he is also a long-time friend of the Mario Rosenstock Podcast.
Tadhg was also a regular guest on the radio show I used to present on Today FM on Sundays before we started this podcast. On one of those Sunday shows Tadhg joined me for a long and fascinating chat about his recovery from alcohol addiction. What was particularly interesting was that he didn’t just talk about how awful it was (and of course so much of it was), but he also talked about some of the fu...2023-07-1356 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastGeorgie Crawford – the amazing story behind The Good GlowA lot of people with amazing stories have sat in front of me in studio since we started The Mario Rosenstock Podcast, but Georgie Crawford must be right up there as having one of the most dramatic and compelling stories of them all.
It’s a story about a cancer diagnosis at a young age, a surrogacy interrupted by war, deep self-doubt, and more. But Georgie turned all of this negativity in to something so positive and impactful when she created The Good Glow podcast, which has grown into a highly successful health and wellness brand. In this episode, Georgie te...2023-05-1259 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastKarl Spain – Carving out a career in comedyAfter seeing Billy Connolly perform on stage in Limerick , Karl Spain knew that he wanted to be a comedian. But it wasn’t going to be easy. He spent many nights in tiny comedy clubs, sometimes getting heckled, sometimes performing to just a handful of people. But he kept showing up and his tenacity has certainly paid off - Karl has carved out a successful career as a stand up, a writer for other comedians and for TV shows like RTE’s The Republic of Telly, and he's is just back from a massive UK tour supporting none other than the...2023-02-1744 min
Around The World in 80 GaysAround the World in 80 Gays meets Mario RosenstockAlas listeners - the end is here. This is the final episode of Around The World in 80 Gays for now and maybe forever. Regardless, we've had the pleasure of spending time with some great Irish LGBTQ+ icons and we feel so lucky that we now have this unique audio captured.
For this last episode, we pushed the boat out and decided to invite multiple guests on to the podcast. Bertie Ahern dropped in, as did Miriam O’Callaghan, Senator David Norris and the late Gay Byrne even managed to contact us from beyond the beyonds too. Other star turns include Gr...2023-02-1035 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastA no-filters conversation with Ciara KellyCiara Kelly co-presents the Newstalk breakfast show with Shane Coleman and it is her job to have a clear and comprehensive opinion on pretty much anything that can crop up in the news, and she certainly does that job very well.
In this no holds barred conversation, we get stuck right into so many topics from women in media and twitter users versus radio show texters, to pronouns, gender identity, and the right to hold an opinion that may not be too popular. I also learn about what Ciara was like in school and how she ended up as a...2023-02-0359 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastGary O’Hanlon’s Kitchen RulesIf you’re a fan of The Restaurant on Virgin Media Television, you’ll be familiar with Gary O’Hanlon. He’s one of the chefs in the kitchen helping the celebrities to cook their menus - you can’t miss him: huge mohawk, big smile, and an even bigger personality. He has had a very successful career in the fascinating world of restaurants and he’s also very involved in radio, podcasts and TV.
On this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast, Gary and I talk about the cult of the celebrity chef, working with Marco Pierre White, why some people...2022-10-2048 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastDave Moore on the other side of the micI work with Dave Moore every day. We sit mere yards from each other in Today FM, have done for years. We’ve shared studios and the odd night out. So naturally I thought I knew Dave well, but it turns out that there is SO much to this man that I had no idea about.
Like his successful career as a songwriter and music producer before he ever started to work in radio. Like the totally random and unexpected way he ended up working with Dermot Whelan over 20 years ago now. Or like the recent hit Netflix series that fe...2022-10-1359 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastClelia Murphy – life in, and after, Fair CityFor 22 years Clelia Murphy played Niamh Cassidy in Fair City – what a rollercoaster ride that was. The storylines in Ireland’s most famous soap are the stuff of legend, and Clelia / Niamh got her fair share of them. I used to get some great material for Gift Grub from Fair City.
In this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast, Clelia opens up about life in Fair City, why she left, and the great roles she now enjoys on the BBC and beyond. She also vents about poor etiquette amongst her fellow electric car owners, reveals the reactions she used to get...2022-09-3047 min
The Mario Rosenstock PodcastClelia Murphy – life in, and after, Fair CityFor 22 years Clelia Murphy played Niamh Cassidy in Fair City – what a rollercoaster ride that was. The storylines in Ireland’s most famous soap are the stuff of legend, and Clelia / Niamh got her fair share of them. I used to get some great material for Gift Grub from Fair City. In this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast, Clelia opens up about life in Fair City, why she left, and the great roles she now enjoys on the BBC and beyond. She also vents about poor etiquette amongst her fellow electric car owners, reveals the re...2022-09-3047 min
The Mario Rosenstock PodcastRanger Ray Goggins - from the Irish Army to RTE’s Ultimate Hell WeekTrue story: as Ultimate Hell Week chief instructor, Ray Goggins, was climbing the stairs up to the studio for our chat, he was scoping out all of the entry and exit points, and working out the fastest escape route from the building if he were to need one. Thankfully he didn’t need to make a quick escape, but as he explains, you can take the man out of the Rangers, but you can’t take the Rangers out of the man. Ray served in the Irish Army for 26 years, including 17 years in the Army Ranger Wing as an operator and l...2022-09-2357 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastWilla White - "Failure isn't falling down, it's staying down"I just love getting a great recommendation for a podcast guest that really, really works out. When The Two Norries joined me for a chat a few months ago, they told me that I should really interview this guy called Willa White , an actor and a comedian. I had heard of Willa before but didn’t know too much about him - so we checked him out , and my goodness does this man have an incredible story to tell - from an abusive childhood to drug abuse and how his road to recovery led him to find comedy and acting (in...2022-09-1556 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastDebunking climate change myths with John GibbonsI love a good conspiracy theory. But even more, I love to hear them stripped down, analysed, and debunked. On this episode of the Mario Rosenstock Podcast, Ireland’s best known environmental journalist and campaigner, John Gibbons, joins me to look at some of the most prevalent and popular ‘myths’ about climate change, and prove them wrong. John is very passionate about this subject and he’s not afraid to tell it like it is and ruffle a few feathers here and there, and he does so in very plain, accessible English - which isn’t always the case when it comes to...2022-09-0954 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastWhy are so many Irish people single?Did you know that there are around 2million single people in Ireland? In a country of five million, that’s a pretty big number compared to most other countries around the world.So what is it about us Irish that has these numbers so high, and what can we do about it? Feargal Harrington runs a well-known matchmaking company called Intro matchmaking where he and his team help people to meet their perfect partner. Feargal has seen it all, heard it all, and he tells me all the stories and shares all the advice on this episode of the Mario Ro...2022-08-2637 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastREPOST: Who Killed Michael Collins?On the centenary of the Big Fellow’s death, I thought you might like another (or a first) chance to hear a fascinating conversation between myself and ‘historical entertainer’ Paddy Cullivan. Paddy is currently performing his show ‘The Murder of Michael Collins’ to sold-out venues around Ireland – check out https://www.paddycullivan.com/ for info. Enjoy! Original show notes: As well as being the front man of the Camembert Quartet (Late Late Show house band), Paddy Cullivan is an ‘historical entertainer’. What is that, you might ask? Well, he cleverly brings together all of the things he loves - history, music, comedy and th...2022-08-2359 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastDaithi O'Se gets the bualadh bosDaithi O’Se is in top form when we meet in the studio for a chat. Of course he is – after a two year hiatus, the Rose of Tralee is back! It has been a couple of years since Daithi and I sat down together in front of the microphones, so there was a lot to catch up about, and a lot of laughs to be had. We talk all about what its like hosting the Rose, what makes Kerry people so unique, his new cottage renovation project, and he even teaches me a few cheeky words in Irish!COMEDYDaithi and I...2022-08-1858 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastREPOST: Conor Moore makes quite an ImpressionIf you didn’t hear this episode already, then you’re in for a treat. And if you did, its even better the second time around!! Packed full of impressions, laughs and stories – Conor Moore is a dream podcast guest. Enjoy! ***On this episode we have 47 guests for you. Tiger Woods, Ian Poulter, Tommy Tiernan, Ger Loughnan, Conor McGregor, Michael D Higgins, and Miriam O’Callaghan to name just a few. Now isn’t that great value for 46 minutes of your time. Conor Moore really is one to watch. From doing impressions ofEamon Dunphy in school, to breaking America with his top-class...2022-08-1146 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastComedy Blockbuster Summer SpecialAugust is a great time for some light podcast listening, so we’ve put together a very special episode for you, packed full of my favourite comedy sketches from over the last few months of the Mario Rosenstock Podcast. I hope you enjoy – and if you do, subscribe, follow and tell a friend!Sketches: 1. Both Tony Holohan and Paul Reid are stepping down from their respective roles in the health service – as two prominent figures throughout Ireland’s Covid pandemic response, there’s an ‘end of an era’ feel about it all. Of course there were going away drinks, and The Mario Rosenstoc...2022-08-0113 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastLarissa Nolan gets personal about the housing crisisI’ve been presenting this podcast for over a year now, and a recurring theme has been the immense difficulty that many of us face when trying to buy a home or find a place with affordable rent. Guests like Bressie, TD Richard Boyd Barrett, and writer Mark O’ Halloran have opened up about their struggles trying to find a place to live, and it is really is a sign of the times when successful people like they have such difficulty in this regard. This is also a topic that I’m deeply interested in and so I wanted to dedicat...2022-07-3045 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastOisin McConville on winning, losing and livingThis is a very open, honest, and captivating conversation with one of football’s most gifted players. Oisín McConville has won several Ulster titles, All Ireland medals, and a national league title. He became Ulster football’s top scorer and was awarded two All-Stars during his career. But while he was enjoying incredible success on the pitch, Oisin’s personal life was spiralling out of control. A gambling addiction saw him run up massive debts, fall out with friends and family, and have suicidal thoughts. In this episode of The Mario Rosenstock podcast, Oisin opens up about his love (and hate...2022-07-1557 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastThe Irishman who beat Roger FedererMy favourite sport is tennis. I’ve loved it since I was 10 years of age when I first watched Bjorn Borg on Centre Court at Wimbledon. Ever since then, I’ve hit thousands and thousands of tennis balls, I play as often as I can. Why do I love this game so much? Because being on court is a lot like being on stage (you’ll hear why at the start of the episode). But you know what? I actually get more nervous on the court than I do on the stage!So this week I’ve indulged my sporting passion...2022-07-071h 09The Mario Rosenstock PodcastHolding court with Gerald Kean‘Celebrity solicitor’, ‘Lawyer to the Stars’, ‘Man about town’, ‘Bon viveur’…Gerald Kean has a lot of titles, but to that list we can add tireless charity fundraiser, doting father, and great storyteller. You may know Gerald from his many appearances on radio, TV and in the social pages of the newspapers, but you will only have come to know a certain side to Gerald through that coverage, and I think over the course of this conversation, you might get to know some of the many other sides to the man. COMEDY:Both Tony Holohan and Paul Reid are stepping down from their resp...2022-07-0148 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastLiberal helpings of Cal ThomasIf you,like me, are a fan of The Last Word with Matt Cooper on Today FM, then you will probably be very familiar with my special guest on this episode, the ever-fascinating Cal Thomas.Cal, along with journalist Marion McKeown, has a weekly slot on Matt’s show, where they debate the big stories and issues happening in the US – Marion generally leans liberally, Cal leans conservatively, and them sometimes they meet somewhere in the middle. It is always a great listen.Marion was a guest on this podcast a few months ago, so this week its Cal’s turn. He...2022-06-2350 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastRichard Boyd Barrett – Rebel with a causeIf there’s such a thing as a ‘celebrity’ politician then Richard Boyd Barrett would surely make the cut. A very familiar face and voice on TV and radio, Richard is eloquent and outspoken, goes against the grain when it comes to the Dail dress code, and he’s mates with one of the world’s top supermodels Bella Hadid. Well, he doesn’t actually know her, but she does follow him on Instagram and has been sharing a few of his posts recently. More on that, and loads more, in the interview. Check it out. COMEDY:What about President Michael D Hig...2022-06-1753 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastAnd they’re off! Its Nina CarberryShe’s fresh off the Dancing with the Stars dance floor, winner’s trophy in hand, and she has also just been unveiled as the new coach on Irish Fittest family - Nina Carberry is a seriously busy lady right now. So I was both surprised and delighted when she accepted our invitation to join me for a chat on The Mario Rosenstock Podcast. Nina has had a stellar career as a jockey, and it is very much in her DNA having been born into a famous racing family and then marrying into another! We talk all about her deep love o...2022-06-1043 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastMuireann O’Connell talks TV, Tommy Bowe, and tonnes more!Muireann O’Connell is an incredibly sharp, witty, and well-read person who always has something interesting to say and a great story to tell, and that’s why she makes for the perfect Mario Rosenstock podcast guest. We used to work together in Today FM before Muireann took up a full time role in Virgin Media, and she currently presents Ireland AM with Tommy Bowe and Alan Hughes.We chat about TV vs Radio, insomnia, true crime podcasts, if women are safe on the streets of Ireland, and a recent hilarious moment on Ireland AM involving Daniel O’Donnell on zoom a...2022-06-0358 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastI ask David McWilliams to solve the world!With all of the crazy things that have been happening in the world over the last few years (Brexit, Covid, war, inflation...), who better to ask what this means for you and I and our wallets than the expert economist who can break it all down in the simplest of terms, replete with catchy metaphors and analogies, and laser sharp soundbites.David McWilliams and I met in studio the other day and recorded a conversation that not only picked through the weighty issues of our time like housing, inflation, social inequality and David’s expert opinion on those and more; bu...2022-05-2758 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastBack of the net! with Tony CascarinoMick McCarthy was just one of the ‘callers’ who phoned in to chat with this week’s special guest, the great Tony Cascarino. As well as a call from his former gaffer, Tony heard from Roy Keane, Boris Johnson, Steve Staunton, Robbie Keane, and a few more besides – because everyone loves chatting this man. Tony is legend of Irish international football, a highly respected pundit on radio and TV, and a bit of a ‘cheeky chappie’ character to boot.Tony and I chat about sport, poker, footballer salaries, hooliganism, and lots more…COMEDY: Staying with the theme of soccer, it was a HUGE week...2022-05-2059 min
The Two Norries Podcast#101 Comedian Mario Rosenstock talks bout his life, career and memorable momentsOn this episode the lads are joined by award winning comedian Mario Rosenstock who talks about his life growing up, his passion for performing and some of his most memorable moments as an impersonator including performing as José Mourinho in front of José Mourinho and the entire Chelsea football team.Thank you to Mario for having us on his show and giving us the opportunity to host him on ours.PatreonWhy not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and others? We're always happy to...2022-05-071h 14The Mario Rosenstock PodcastAmanda Brunker – Bono, Snoop, Dunphy and ReynardsIf you love juicy, behind-the-scenes stories from the heyday of Dublin’s nightclub scene, then you’ve come to the right place. You probably know Amanda Brunker as one of Ireland’s best-known models, columnists and novelists, what you might not have known is that Amanda was also once hostess at Dublin’s most famous celebrity haunt, Reynards. That is where every Irish celebrity and every visiting international celebrity came to hang out and play. And in this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast, Amanda shares some cracking stories about what went on among the rich and famous. Amanda and I also ch...2022-05-0659 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastA meeting of minds with Martin Beanz WardeMy special guest on this episode is a comedian, a writer, and a traveller – he’s also one of the most interesting conversationalists that we’ve had on the series. Martin Beanz Warde and I talked for almost two hours about traveller culture and lifestyle, discrimination and acceptance, comedy and anxiety, and so much more. But while we edited the chat down a little, its still longer than most episodes on the series so far, because it deserves the time. It’s a fascinating chat between two people from different backgrounds that find so much common ground over the course of a lon...2022-04-141h 27The Mario Rosenstock PodcastREPOST: It’s Doireann Garrihy! And Maura Higgins, Roz Purcell, Daithi O’Se…In case you missed it, here’s one of our favourite episodes from the series so far – my chat with Doireann Garrihy, first published in May 2021, this one’s a lot of fun…What do Pippa O’Connor, Mary Lou McDonald, Maura Higgins, Roz Purcell, and Daithi O’Se have in common? Doireann Garrihy does a frighteningly good impression of all of them. If you follow Doireann on social media or watch The Doireann Project on RTE you’ll know just how talented she is. So it is no surprise just how successful Doireann has become in such a short space of time. ...2022-04-1149 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastPaddy Cullivan – Conspiracy theories, Comedy and Michael CollinsAs well as being the front man of the Camembert Quartet (Late Late Show house band), Paddy Cullivan is an ‘historical entertainer’. What is that, you might ask? Well, he cleverly brings together all of the things he loves - history, music, comedy and the visual arts – and combines them into stage shows where he takes big historical stories and makes them accessible and entertaining, while also challenging the ‘accepted narratives’ of these pieces of history.His latest show focuses on the murder of Michael Collins at Beal na Blath – if you’re an Irish history buff you’re going to love (or hate...2022-04-0759 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastGlenda Gilson - a model guestGlenda is a model, TV presenter, business owner, and a very popular Gift Grub character! She is also fantastic company, as you’re about to hear on this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast. Glenda has met so many major celebs – the Kardashians, Robbie Williams, and Matthew McConaughey to name but a few. And in this episode she spills the beans on them all! She also shares some great behind-the-scenes stories about her experiences from her time on set, on press call photo shoots around Dublin, and in business.COMEDY:Michael Healy Rae TD got into some hot water with Leo Va...2022-03-2458 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastConjuring up Keith BarryIf you’re a regular listener to this podcast you might have gleaned that I am fascinated by hard workers; grafters, people who work unbelievably hard to become the best at what they do – and Keith Barry falls very firmly into that camp. He is incredibly focussed on what he wants to achieve and has designed every aspect of his life around achieving it. And in this chat he tells me what that looks like, the tough times he has gone through along the way, and the celebs he has met in the course of his career, and tonnes more. Keith...2022-02-2459 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastMairead Ronan lets fly!This is a very special episode because it’s basically just a fly-on-the-wall chat between two old friends. Mairead Ronan and I have known each other for years and when we met up in the studio we had so much to talk about - great behind-the-scenes stories of Today FM and the heyday of The Ray Darcy Show, what was really behind her decision to leave the station recently, the kind of messages that female broadcasters face on a daily basis from listeners, her huge plans for Faro, Mairead’s company, and loads more. Davy FitzGerald, Ray Darcy and Julian Bens...2022-02-1759 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastTackling Gerry ThornleyYou’re probably seeing, reading and hearing a lot from Gerry Thornley right now, with the Six Nations in full flow. Gerry is one of the country’s most eminent rugby writers, he has ghost written books with Ronan O’Gara, Trevor Brennan and Johnny Sexton, and he has so many great stories to tell from his time covering rugby’s biggest games – and he shares loads of them in this great conversation. He also gets some very colourful calls from ROG, Rob Kearney, Fintan O’Toole, and Johnny Sexton. This episode also features a very important public health announcement ahead of Vale...2022-02-1058 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastTwo Norries / One MarioIts time to pay a visit to the deep south…North Cork! James Leonard and Timmy Long are known as ‘The Two Norries’ (a Norrie is someone from the north side of Cork City) – and they are two of the most interesting people I’ve had on The Mario Rosenstock Podcast since the series began. They had a difficult upbringing which led to drug, alcohol and other addictions and they both spent time in prison. During their time inside and since their subsequent release they have turned their lives around, focused on education and helping others, and now present the hugely popular...2022-02-0359 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastShane O'Donoghue talks Tiger, Trump, and TubridyIf you’re a fan of golf, or sport in general, you may be very familiar with this week’s guest – he has been golf correspondent at the BBC and Fox sports, and he is currently the Host of CNN’s Living Golf. Shane O’Donoghue knows all the players, all the courses, and all the great behind the scenes stories from that fascinating world. Shane was also Ryan Tubridy’s right hand man when Tubs presented the 2fm breakfast show, The Full Irish, all those years ago and so he also has some great backstage stories about RTE and some of the man...2022-01-2759 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastCharlie Bird in full flight“ I walked in here this morning scared out of my wits that my voice wouldn’t hold up – it is amazing, it has held up, I told you, something strange is happening to me, so thank you”This is a very special episode of the Mario Rosenstock podcast – my guest is Charlie Bird, one of Ireland’s best known reporters, a very familiar face on our TV screens for many decades, and a familiar voice on radio too. But it was with great sadness that, last year, following a shock diagnosis of motor neuron disease, Charlie learned that he was losing that...2022-01-2047 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastPat Egan - backstage with Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Lou Reed..If you’re a regular listener you’ll know by now that I just love to hear great stories – we veer towards guests that have lived fascinating, perhaps unconventional lives, and have a knack for telling anecdotes about the interesting things that have happened to them over the years.So, when I came across a recently launched book, written by a man called Pat Egan (Backstage Pass - A Life in Show Business) , I got straight on the blower to him. Pat is one of Ireland’s most famous music promoters responsible for bringing some of the world’s biggest acts into...2022-01-1458 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastMarion McKeone – Trump rallies, warzones and stories from the roadMarion McKeone is in a league of her own when it comes to reporting the big stories from the States. Marion is US Correspondent at the Business Post, has a weekly slot along with Cal Thomas on Matt Cooper’s Last Word on Today FM, and appears regularly on RTE, BBC, NPR and many more stations. And boy has she lived an interesting life – she has worked on the front lines in war torn countries, travelled around every corner of the US and seen some pretty disturbing sights, and spent time with some of Donald Trump’s most extremist supporters. Marion share...2022-01-0659 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastMario’s Selection Box – best of 2021Well this was a tough episode to put together. By way of a Christmas / New Year present to you lovely fans of the Mario Rosenstock Podcast, we set out to pick a few of our very favourite moments from the show since we launched back in March 2021. But with so many great guests, stories, comedy sketches, and unexpected hilarious moments, it turned out to be a tough task indeed. But we got there, and I’m now delighted to present you with ‘Mario’s Selection Box’ packed with audio treats featuring guests like:· Doireann Garrihy· The 2 Johnnies· Conor Moore· Pamela Joyce· Peter Sheridan · Al...2021-12-2947 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastDanger Here... It’s George Hamilton!George Hamilton is one of Ireland’s best-known broadcasters and commentators, an unrivalled authority on all things sport, and great craic too. A voice that will be familiar to any sports fan, or indeed classical music fan (he has a very popular show on Lyric fm), George has so many brilliant stories collected over decades of rubbing shoulders with the greats of sport, and travelling to major international football tournaments and olympic games - and we hear some of his best ones in this conversationCOMEDY – In this week’s brand new comedy sketch, exclusive to fans of The Mario Rosenstock Podcas...2021-12-2258 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastDave Fanning talks Beatles, Bono, and BowieTrigger warning: serious Beatles fan nerd-out conversation inside. I’ve been watching Peter Jackson’s new documentary about The Beatles (The Beatles: Get Back)of late (its brilliant) and I wanted to talk to another die-hard Beatles fan like myself about the show and the band - Dave Fanning was the man right at the top of my list. Dave was a member of The Beatles fanclub from the age of eight and his love for the band hasn’t waned since. We completed nerded out on the greatness of the Beatles, why they made such an impact on the world, an...2021-12-1747 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastMatt Cooper on the other side of the micIt has been scientifically proven that Matt Cooper is the busiest man in western Europe. One of Ireland’s foremost broadcasters, columnists, authors, TV presenters and lots more besides, how he fits it all in I will never know. And now he has even added rounds of golf to the long list of things he packs in to an average week (he’s got some good course recommendations in this interview btw).But thankfully Matt was able to carve a precious hour out of that relentless schedule to join me in the Mario Rosenstock podcast studio for a chat that I en...2021-12-0956 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastFinding Fintan O’Toole – Part 2It was the conversation that was just too good to call time on. When you’re talking to someone as informed and interesting as Fintan O’Toole, time has a tendency to slip away. And that’s exactly what happened when Fintan and I caught up a couple of weeks ago to talk about his new book ‘We don’t know ourselves’ and a lot more besides. We went deep on so many big topics but we also went very personal, talking about Fintan’s childhood stammer, how many of his childhood friends ended up on heroin and in very difficult situ...2021-12-021h 02The Mario Rosenstock PodcastFinding Fintan O’TooleHow well do you know Fintan O’Toole? He is one of the most well-known, intelligent and, at-times, divisive, writers in Ireland. You may be very familiar with his columns in the Irish Times, his books, and his many appearances on radio and TV shows – but what do you know about the man himself? Fintan has so much to say about so many of the issues of our time, that we rarely hear him say anything at all about himself - WHY he writes the kind of articles he writes, why he holds the opinions he does, what he was like a...2021-11-2549 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastInto The Mystic with Michael HardingIts very hard to describe Michael Harding - author, playwright, columnist, former priest, poet, sage, podcaster, the list goes on! We get deep and philosophical, we laugh, there’s impressions, poetry – it’s a mad and very enjoyable episode! Michael has a lovely new book out called A Cloud Where The Birds Rise and he also has a podcast you’ve got to check out – all the info is here https://twitter.com/hardingmichaelCOMEDY - This week’s news is dominated by these new covid restrictions – the news about bars and nightclubs closing at midnight was a particular shock. But don’t fear, Joan...2021-11-1857 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastPamela Joyce + Kim Kardashian + Cardi B + Kylie…WARNING: This podcast contains hilarious impressions and sketches featuring Pat Kenny and Cardi B, Adele and Louis Walsh, Kim Kardashian and Miriam O Callaghan, Kylie Minogue and Leo Varadkar, and Martin King and Nigella Lawson. All, of course, starring the very talented Pamela Joyce. Host of her own radio show on Today FM, Pamela is a rapidly rising star in the world of broadcasting and comedy, she has a lot to say about a lot of things, and I know you’re going to enjoy this conversation. WIN A 58” SAMSUNG SMART TVThanks to our friends at Currys, proud supporters of the Ma...2021-11-1153 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastPeter Sheridan: Roy Keane, recovery, and a roadtrip with Sean PennIts not every day you meet a man who drove across America with actor Sean Penn, developed a cocaine addiction through his friendship with an LA dealer named Cuban Mike, auditioned top Hollywood actresses like Renee Zellweger, and learned rebel songs directly from Christy Moore. Peter Sheridan has done it all, and has lived to tell the tales on this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast. You are in for a real treat with this one folks. Peter is a great author, playwright, and director (he was my director in I, Keano), he has a new play called Philo , starting on Oct...2021-10-2159 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastNicola Tallant comes face to face with Mario 'The Impressionist' RosenstockWhen you’ve got Ireland’s top crime journalist on the podcast, you’ve got to be on your best behaviour. Not that I’ve done anything wrong or anything, the money was just resting in my account, but anyway… Nicola Tallant has been on my podcast hitlist (pun intended) for quite some time - not only has her crime coverage for the Sunday World has helped that paper become one of the most read Sunday newspapers in the country, but her two podcasts - Crime World and The Witness - are consistently riding high in the Apple podcast charts. Nicola real...2021-10-0750 min
The Mario Rosenstock PodcastDerval O’Rourke – Podcast GoldDerval O’Rourke is one of Ireland’s top athletes – boasting a string of medals from major national and international competitions, including three summer Olympics. She retired from athletics in 2014 and went on to set up a very successful business – Derval.ie. You will also know her from Ireland’s Fittest Family and her TV coverage of the Olympic Games on RTE. But aside from all that, Derval O’Rourke is just great craic and we had a lot of fun when we caught up or this interview..COMEDY: Everyone seems to be talking about the Ryder Cup – including Eamon Dunphy, Nicola Ta...2021-09-2354 min
The Mario Rosenstock PodcastAdventures with Manchan MaganYou may be familiar with Manchan Magan from his many brilliant travel TV shows, his books about the beauty of the Irish language, and his columns about living simply and sustainably. But behind the public profile is a man who lives every day life in a way that is very different to how most of the rest of us live. He built his own house out of straw bales, he doesn’t own a TV, and he grows and rears most of what he eats – I really wanted to find out more about what drives him to live this way, what h...2021-09-1655 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastBonus Ep– Best of comedy sketches, Callers, and Roy Keane take-downsEvery episode of my podcast is packed full of comedy – new and exclusive sketches, famous “callers’ who want to talk to my guest, Roy Keane lashing into people, voicemails to the Mario Rosenstock podcast hotline, and loads more. This is a special comedy bonus episode where I’ve picked some of my favourite comedy moments, wrapped them up in a lovely little podcast package, and delivered them to your ears. It features The 2 Johnnies, Al Foran, Lucy Kennedy, Dermot Whelan, Bressie and lots of celebrity callers. If you like what you hear please press subscribe or follow, rate and review, spread the...2021-09-1322 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastWho's the man? Its John SpillaneThere’s no one quite like John Spillane. Such a unique voice, a style of lyrics that you won’t find anywhere else (think Dunne’s Stores girl), and he’s got the personality to back it all up too. John is one of Ireland’s most interesting and loved singer songwriters, and in our chat we talk about all sorts of stuff – what inspires his songs, his love of Irish mythology, meeting one of his musical hero’s Brian Eno, and of course, his great love of Cork, boy! You know when you sit down with John Spillane that its not going to...2021-09-0955 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastKarl Deeter: Trump ,Tourettes, and trying to buy a houseKarl Deeter is a very familiar face and voice on our TVs and radios – consistently invited on to shows because he's what you might call a ‘dream guest’: highly intelligent and eloquent, and, crucially, he is not afraid to hold and express an opinion that may be slightly unpopular or controversial. But our conversation on this episode is a very different one – yes, we touch on a couple of the big issues like the housing crisis and US politics, but mostly we get deep and personal, talking all about Karl’s Tourette’s syndrome and the impact that it has on his life...2021-09-0255 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastHello Hello Hello Tom Dunne!Tom Dunne enjoyed great success as the front man of Something Happens. The band had a string of hit singles in the charts, including Parachute and hello hello hello, and they played to packed houses all over the world. But there came a point, as there does with many great bands, where they decided, for various reasons, to stop recording albums and touring the world. Since then, Tom has become a hugely popular broadcaster on Today FM and, more recently, Newstalk, and he’s also a dab hand at writing – he has so many stories to tell! In our chat on this epi...2021-08-2658 min
The Mario Rosenstock PodcastTadhg Hickey: “Mom, Dad, I like Gerry Adams”Tadhg Hickey is a proud Cork man and a proud Sinn Fein supporter – so, naturally, the Mario Rosenstock Podcast hotline was flooded with messages of support from famous cork people and also one from one of Tadhg’s heroes, a certain Mr Gerry Adams. You can hear those messages at the very start of the episode. I’m a big fan of Tadhg Hickey – currently one of Ireland’s great comic minds, Tadhg was a regular guest on my radio show on Today Fm and every time he was on we had so much craic, there was always a great spark betwe...2021-08-1956 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastLarissa Nolan: Lockdowns, Life and the LeftWinner of the Popular Journalist of the Year Award, Larissa Nolan is a brave, highly intelligent, at-times controversial, and incredibly hardworking writer. Not only does Larissa hold very strong opinions on big issues like cancel culture, the left-right divide, Ireland’s notorious covid lockdowns (all of which we discuss in this episode) and much more – but, crucially, her opinions are based on long and deep research into these issues, they are not just designed to create heat and get twitter talking. This is a conversation I really enjoyed, and think you will too. Also on this episode we introduce a new m...2021-08-0556 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastDoing Bangers & Yolks with Neven MaguireHave you always wanted to hear Neven Maguire giving President Michael D Higgins a cookery lesson while listening to techno? Well your wait is finally over. Neven is one of Ireland’s top chefs - he’s also such a laugh, and an incredibly driven and hardworking businessman. We chat all about his ambition, love of cooking, tough times during The Troubles, and why he refused the offer to do Operation Transformation. He also gets a few callers into the show – Daniel O’Donnell, Miriam O’Callaghan and Dr Eva Orsmond all have some questions for him. And he gets filleted by Ro...2021-06-2455 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastBonus Episode -Best of Comedy sketchesEvery week we have brand new and exclusive comedy sketches for fans of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast. In this bonus episode, I’ve picked five of my favourites. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1819 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastTalking Balls with Ken DohertyThis man is a master storyteller. Years of hanging out with the likes of Jimmy White, Alex Higgins, Ronnie O’Sullivan, and so many other ‘Gods of Snooker’ has given Ken a treasure trove of brilliant stories, jokes and great gossip. We have the pleasure of hearing:· The one about skipping a snooker championship opening to hang out with Jimmy White and The Rolling Stones in Asia (and getting fined for it)· The one about meeting the Man Utd team in their dressing room and being blanked by everyone except for a certain elusive Frenchman· The one about the biggest gaff he ever made in the co...2021-06-0347 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastIs David Quinn Right about the Left?You may not always agree with David Quinn’s opinions, but they are always incredibly well thought-out and articulated, and held with deep conviction. You might also argue that voices like his are needed now more than ever as the world currently leans liberally, and contradictory opinions are always valuable no matter what the prevailing mood.If you are not familiar with David I think you will find this interview fascinating; if you are familiar with him, I think you might hear a side to David that perhaps you’re not familiar with. We talk about the right/left divide, divisi...2021-05-2755 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastIt’s Doireann Garrihy! And Maura Higgins, Roz Purcell, Daithi O’Se, …What do Pippa O’Connor, Mary Lou McDonald, Maura Higgins, Roz Purcell, and Daithi O’Se have in common? Doireann Garrihy does a frighteningly good impression of all of them. If you follow Doireann on social media or watch The Doireann Project on RTE you’ll know just how talented she is. So it is no surprise just how successful Doireann has become in such a short space of time. Doireann and I have such a laugh throughout this chat – we hear the impressions and the funny stories, but she also has a couple of more serious things to vent about, suc...2021-05-1949 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastPJ Gallagher on DIY, Pain, and Nightmare Corporate Standup GigsBastard files, Bush Hammers, Hardies – these are just some of the tools that PJ Gallagher has never heard of. And as the presenter of RTE’s The Big DIY Challenge, this is more than a little ironic. But it’s not about the tools for PJ, it’s about the people. He loves chatting to people, and as it happens, PJ is one of the people I have always loved chatting to. Hilarious, unpredictable, painfully honest, there’s so much to this man. PJ and I talk about his love/hate relationship with stand-up comedy, being crap at school and sport befor...2021-05-1347 min
To the Point Podcast with Cian McComedian- Mario RosenstockOne of the funniest men in Ireland- Mario Rosenstock sits down for a chat about his very successful career as a comedian/impressionist, doing Roy Keane to Roy Keane and about his new podcast "The Mario Rosenstock Show"
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Email: tothepointpodcast2021@gmail.com2021-04-2352 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastMeet the Man behind the Memes @BigDirtyFryIt’s both fascinating and encouraging to see how talented people can shoot to fame almost overnight these days. I first met Michael Fry a couple of years ago as he was starting to make a name for himself, posting funny parodies and songs on his growing social media channels, under the handle @BigDirtyFry. Michael was working hard and his unique style of comedy was slowly gaining traction. And then, suddenly, the rocket took off. Over the last year our phones have been constantly alight with funny videos, badly needed to lift the mood. Many of those videos have been Mic...2021-04-2253 min
Weekend PodcastMario Rosenstock: The Moments That Made MeMario Rosenstock on love at first sight, his affection for Cork city, and how an interview for a flat-share changed his career path2021-04-1643 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastConor Moore makes quite an ImpressionOn this episode we have 47 guests for you. Tiger Woods, Ian Poulter, Tommy Tiernan, Ger Loughnan, Conor McGregor, Michael D Higgins, and Miriam O’Callaghan to name just a few. Now isn’t that great value for 46 minutes of your time. Conor Moore really is one to watch. From doing impressions of Eamon Dunphy in school, to breaking America with his top-class impressions of the superstars of golf, this Mullingar-man’s story is a great one. I had a ball chatting to him, hearing him do his thing, discussing how we both approach the same voices in totally different ways, finding...2021-04-0146 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastRonan O’Gara answers my callMidway through my interview with ROG there was a pitch invasion. Not the kind either he and I are used to – the kind where a bunch of kids storm the room and demand that I start to do impressions of their father. It was the best kind of interruption to any interview I’ve ever done, have a listen. Pitch invasions aside, ROG did NOT hold back in this chat. From his home in France, he’s unimpressed with how the Irish authorities are approaching lockdowns; he pulled me up on a few of my impressions and my thoughts his Rugby c...2021-03-2548 min
Real Weddings with SaraEpisode 12 - Mario RosenstockWelcome to Episode 12 where Sara talks to Ireland’s most successful impressionist and satirist Mario Rosenstock. Mario first came to our attention as Dr. David Hanlon in Glenroe, a budding actor back in the day!
He is now of course known as the creator of Gift Grub on Today FM’s Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. It is now the longest-running breakfast show in Irish radio history. In that time Gift Grub has become the benchmark for topical and wittily surreal comedy satire. Its success has led to thirteen best-selling albums, half-a-million record sales and three hit TV series (The Mario Rose...2021-03-2000 min
Real Weddings with SaraMario RosenstockSara talks to Ireland’s most successful impressionist and satirist Mario Rosenstock. Mario first came to our attention as Dr. David Hanlon in Glenroe, a budding actor back in the day!He is now of course known as the creator of Gift Grub on Today FM’s Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. It is now the longest-running breakfast show in Irish radio history. In that time Gift Grub has become the benchmark for topical and wittily surreal comedy satire. Its success has led to thirteen best-selling albums, half-a-million record sales and three hit TV series (The Mario Rosenstock show). Mario has also...2021-03-2041 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastMeet Ian Dempsey: My Work Wife of 22 yearsIan Dempsey has never been brave enough to get a massage – and for a very good reason. But more about that later. It didn’t take us long to decide who should be the very first guest on The Mario Rosenstock Podcast. Having shared a radio studio with this man for over 20 years, who better than Ian to send me off into this brave new world of podcasting, knapsack on my back, excitement and trepidation in my heart.You might have heard interviews with Ireland’s most-loved breakfast show presenter before, but you haven’t heard one quite like this. Ian revea...2021-03-1746 minThe Mario Rosenstock PodcastIntroducing The Mario Rosenstock PodcastJust a little taste to whet your appetite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-0601 min
Ready To Be Real by Síle SeoigeMario Rosenstock : Dare to be DifferentTrigger warning : Religion, depressionActor and comedian Mario Rosenstock is my guest this week.Best known for his Gift Grub impersonations on Today FM for the past 22 years, he's married to Bláthnaid and they have two kids, Dash who’s 13 and Bellamie who’s 8.He’s wonderfully eccentric and as you can imagine has plenty of hilarious stories but he’s also incredibly honest and reflective and I absolutely loved our chat.In this conversation, he talks about the night he met his wife for the first time, how he’s always seeing the best in people, he shares his views on re...2021-02-111h 23
In Conversation With...Mario RosenstockCapping off this season of ICW interviews is one of Ireland's most celebrated impressionists and comedians: Mario Rosenstock. Mario is most famous for his myriad of impressions of famous and renowned figures, which has led to Mario becoming famous on radio through Gift Grub; starring in his own musical play based on Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy called I, Keano and writing, producing and starring in his own RTÉ program. In this interview, we chat to Mario about the story of his career along with hearing some classic old and new impressions! 2020-08-0752 min
The Laughs Of Your Life with Doireann GarrihyMario RosenstockThe Laughs of your Life is a brand new podcast with Doireann Garrihy. In this series, Doireann aims to delve into the beauty of having a laugh, speaking to guests from all walks of life. From first memories of laughter to being laughed at to “if I didn't laugh I'd cry” moments, these markers will shape the interviews, bringing out the best in some of Ireland's most influential people. On today's episode, Doireann is joined by Radio Broadcaster and Impressionist Extraordinaire Mario RosenstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast...2019-04-1052 min
The 80% with Esther O'Moore Donohoe#59 Mario RosenstockEPISODE 59 AND FEELIN' FINE!Most 'normals' like to celebrate the new year on the 1st of January but real coolies like us know that the 12th of February is when it really gets going, OF COURSE. It is for that reason that I have chosen this day to release the first 2019 episode of The 80%. To kick off the new, real new year, I had to get someone completely brilliant and utterly charming for your teeny earbuds to enjoy and friends, I have done just that. May I present to you actor, writer, performer and star of the hugely successful Gift...2019-02-1247 min
Songs in the Key of Life with Nadine O'ReganMario Rosenstock - Songs in the Key of LifeIt’s true to say that I was joined on the show by Mario Rosenstock of Today FM’s Gift Grub fame recently. But it feels more honest to add that I was also joined by the likes of Brian Cowen, Daniel O’Donnell and Michael D Higgins too -- because Mario seems to be able to summon them all up as if by magic.
A remarkable mimic, Mario -- brought up in Waterford -- is also a keen music fan, and he had a ton of songs ready to play. Shortening the list was no easy job, but some songs...2018-03-2938 min
Highlights from Off The BallThe Mario Rosenstock Hour on OTBComedy legend Mario Rosenstock joined Joe to talk about the art of impressionism and to treat us ...2017-12-2000 min
Róisín Meets...Mario RosenstockFriend of the show Mario Rosenstock returns to The Irish Times, dodges Conor Pope and Fintan O'Toole in the elevator and sits down with Roísín to talk about his new live show, his ever-expanding cast of characters and much, much more. PLUS: hear Counsellor Hugh McElvaney's new song.
Mario Rosenstock Live will premiere in Cork Opera House on March 23rd 2016 before touring the country and finishing with five nights in the Gaiety Theatre from April 26th.2015-12-1100 min
Róisín Meets PodcastMario RosenstockFriend of the show Mario Rosenstock returns to The Irish Times, dodges Conor Pope and Fintan O'Toole in the elevator and sits down with Roísín to talk about his new live show, his ever-expanding cast of characters and much, much more. PLUS: hear Counsellor Hugh McElvaney's new song.
Mario Rosenstock Live will premiere in Cork Opera House on March 23rd 2016 before touring the country and finishing with five nights in the Gaiety Theatre from April 26th.2015-12-1136 minRóisín Meets PodcastMario RosenstockMario Rosenstock by2014-09-2749 minRóisín Meets...Mario RosenstockMario Rosenstock by2014-09-2700 min