Best Cert. Financial Expert Podcasts (2025)

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The Last Word On The US: Why Are Rumours Flying About Donald Trump's Health? 16:25

15h ago16:25

16:25

Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the United States, including swirling rumours about Donald Trump's health. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher On Why He Wants To Be Fianna Fáil’s Presidential Candidate 12:30

16h ago12:30

12:30

It’s looking increasingly likely that there will be a contest within Fianna Fáil ahead of the presidential election as both MEP Billy Kelleher and former Dublin Gaelic football manager Jim Gavin gather support from inside the party. Mr. Kelleher joined Daniel McConnell on The Last Word to discuss why he thinks he’d be the best candidate for the job…

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Irish Actor Cunningham On Support For Gaza Peace Flotilla 10:18

1d ago10:18

10:18

Irish actor Liam Cunningham joined Matt as he returned to Ireland from Barcelona where he supported the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 vessels. He explained what aid is being carried by the flotilla, and what his meetings with Greta Thunberg have been like. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.…

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The Last Word On Travel: Best Destinations For A Winter Break In The Sun 10:17

1d ago10:17

10:17

Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss the best holiday destinations for those looking for some winter sun. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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283. Be Cheerful in Your Spending (Yes, Really! here is why) 16:08

1d ago16:08

16:08

What if I told you we're all paying taxes beyond what goes to the government? We pay mental taxes (worry and guilt), emotional taxes (stress and resentment), and even spiritual taxes when our spending isn't aligned with our values. In this episode, discover how to start shifting from money anxiety to more cheerful spending using ancient Stoic wisdo…

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Tony Gentilcore: Deadlift Philosophy & Programming: What PTs Get Wrong 1:00:20

5d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this episode of the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt sits down with renowned strength coach Tony Gentilcore to break down one of the most essential, and misunderstood lifts in the gym: the deadlift. From his early days of discovering the lift post-college to his evolution as a coach at Cressey Sports Performance and now …

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The Week Trending: Radio Reshuffle, RIP.ie for pets, Ryanair Oversize Baggage Incentives 29:47

5d ago29:47

29:47

Pat Kenny is moving to the weekends on Newstalk and Claire Byrne is taking his morning slot. Jim Gavin is to seek the Fianna Fáil Presidential nomination according to the party's director of elections, Minister Jack Chambers. To discuss the day's news, and other trending stories from the week, Matt was joined by Lise Hand and Joe O'Shea. Hit play o…

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New Tax On Parcels Sent To The US Comes Into Effect - What Does It Mean For Irish Senders? 5:50

5d ago5:50

5:50

A new import tax on small packages sent to the United States has come into effect which means that people in the US who receive packages worth over €85 will now have to pay a 15% import tax. Garrett Bridgeman, managing director of An Post Commerce, joins The Last Word to discuss how they are facilitating the change and what Irish customers must do …

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A 20 Year Odyssey Tracking Dolphins In Ireland 10:37

6d ago10:37

10:37

Irish filmmaker and undersea cameraman Ken O'Sullivan has spent the last two decades documenting the lives of dolphins off the coast of Ireland. He joins The Last Word to discuss his new documentary 'Dolphins: Wonders of the Ocean' which will soon air on RTÉ. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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3 Games Into The New Season, Is Ruben Amorim's Job At Manchester United On The Line Already? 10:17

6d ago10:17

10:17

Manchester United's woes continued on Wednesday night after League Two side Grimsby Town knocked Ruben Amorim's side out of the Carabao Cup. After a defeat and a draw in their opening Premier League fixtures against Arsenal and Fulham respectively, is the pressure already building on United to get a result against Burnley this weekend? Miguel Delan…

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The Last Word on the Environment: Asian Hornets in Ireland and Climate Change Worsening Wildfires 12:46

6d ago12:46

12:46

This week on The Last Word on the Environment Matt is joined by founder and editor of ClimateChange.ie John Gibbons to discuss the week's biggest environmental news. This week they discuss the presence of Asian Hornets in Ireland growing, how Climate Change is making Wild Fires 22% more intense and more. Press play on this page to listen now.…

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Tech Thursday: Google Releases New Pixel Phones With Uncanny AI Features 11:37

6d ago11:37

11:37

Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the latest range of Google Pixel phones which include some extraordinary new features powered by artificial intelligence. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Culture Club: Róise Goan 31:11

7d ago31:11

31:11

Róise Goan, CEO and Artistic Director of the Dublin Theatre Festival was the latest inductee into the Culture Club where she discussed her favourite music, film, TV, books and of course, theatre. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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Beauty Influencers as Dangerous for Young Women as Andrew Tate for Young Men 15:49

7d ago15:49

15:49

Chair of the Consultants’ Committee of the Irish Medical Council Professor Matthew Sadlier has warned that beauty influencers pushing products and unobtainable standards are becoming as dangerous for young women as Andrew Tate is for young men. Matt caught up with Professor Sadlier about these dangers and the impact he is seeing them have on young …

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What does another Increase in CAO Points mean for Students? 14:17

7d ago14:17

14:17

College course points have increased once again across all the major universities. With the first round of CAO offers out today, just over 50% of students got their first choice on their CAO. After the most CAO applications ever, Matt was joined by the Union of Students in Ireland's Daniel Walsh and Eoin Houlihan, Guidance Counsellor with the Insti…

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Personal Finance: Why it's important to Challenge your Insurer on your Premiums 9:04

7d ago9:04

9:04

Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent Charlie Weston is back with Matt to discuss all your finance queries On this week Charlie talks us through why it is important to challenge your insurer on your premiums amid ongoing price hikes across some of Ireland's biggest insurance providers. Hit play on this page to listen now.…

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How to Handle a Market Downturn in Retirement 5:11

7d ago5:11

5:11

Worried about market drops in retirement? In this episode, Miguel Gonzalez, CRC, explains how to protect your income, manage withdrawals, and stay on track when volatility hits. Cortburg Retirement Advisors is a boutique financial planning firm committed to helping you grow, protect, and preserve your assets from your first job to retirement. We sp…

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Last Word On Music: Electric Picnic Preview 18:05

7d ago18:05

18:05

Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty had the latest music news including the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. They had an extensive preview of the biggest ever Electric Picnic, taking place in Stradbally, Co Laois.

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The Last Word On The US: Trump order Removal of the Federal Reserve Governor, 22:59

8d ago22:59

22:59

In this week's The Last Word on the US, Will O'Callaghan talks to Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas about President Donald Trump's new order to remove the Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, his plans for future National Guard deployments and a potential future meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un. Hit Play on this page to listen now.…

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Former EU Officials Urge Action Against Israel over Gaza 14:52

8d ago14:52

14:52

206 former EU and national ambassadors and former senior EU officials, have signed a letter urging the EU to take action against Israel over the violence in Gaza following the official confirmation of Famine in the strip. Also today, thousands of activists have joined hostage families for what they’re calling “a day of disruption” calling for an im…

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The Last Word on Business with Ian Guider 8:13

9d ago8:13

8:13

The Business Post's Ian Guider joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss the latest Business News. On this episode they discuss the government's newly announced supports for business that will be affected by Donald Trump's Tariffs and the new agreement between the Advertising Standards Authority and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission which …

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Presidential Election: Jim Gavin's Name Enters the Ring 11:41

9d ago11:41

11:41

Former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin, who led Dublin to a historic five in a row, is the latest speculated candidate in the presidential election. With only Catherine Connolly formally confirmed as a candidate and the election rapidly approaching, Will O'Callaghan spoke to Editor of the Business Post Danny McConnell and Political Correspondent Tabit…

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Best Travel Deals For A Winter Break 11:23

9d ago11:23

11:23

Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie returned to The Last Word on Monday to highlight some of the best travel deals available to you if you're planning a winter break this year. Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear her suggestions.

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282. You're Not On A Journey of Self-Improvement (The Power of Words) 13:52

8d ago13:52

13:52

Some words trigger our inner bully — you know, that harsh voice that criticizes and tears us down. I recently was taught that one of those words is self-improvement. In this episode, I want to pass on what I learned, why to let it go, what to use instead on your journey from chaos to peace. More episodes around the power of words: 162 Understand yo…

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Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina: How Dr. Megsi Built a Thriving Cash-Based PT Practice from the Ground Up 52:53

11d ago52:53

52:53

In this special rewind episode of the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt sits down with one of the most unique and influential voices in the cash-based PT world, Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina, also known as Dr Megsi. As one of the most downloaded episodes to date, this conversation dives deep into the mindset, skill set, and systems …

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Musician Gary Numan reflects on his almost 50 year career 15:20

12d ago15:20

15:20

Pioneer of electronic music Gary Numan spoke to Matt about his extensive career in music and his new tour for the 45th anniversary of his album Telekon. To catch the interview, press the 'play' button on this page.

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The Week Trending: Trump is a Grass Expert, Zuckerberg Takes Over Palo Alto & Denmark abolishes VAT on books 26:05

12d ago26:05

26:05

Donald Trump claims that he is a grass expert as the owner of several golf courses, Mark Zuckerberg has been buying up houses in Palo Alto for triple their market price and Denmark has abolished VAT on books to stop a 'reading crisis'. Matt is joined by US correspondent with The Business Post Marione McKeone and host of No Encores Podcast Dave Hanr…

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Could this be the most controversial set of Leaving Cert results in history? 15:24

12d ago15:24

15:24

The class of 2025 has been awarded fewer top grades as grade deflation is introduced for the first time since the 2020 inflation. The proportion of H1s is down by 2.6% and O1s down by 2.1% compared to last year. Questions are now being asked about what this will mean for CAO offers next week. Matt was joined by Irish Times Education Columnist and G…

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The Last Word On The Environment: More than 40,000 Fish Killed in River Blackwater in Cork 10:58

13d ago10:58

10:58

Joining Matt this week for The Last Word On The Environment is Environmental and Climate Change Researcher Sadhbh O’Neill. They discuss the more than 40,000 fish that have been killed in the River Blackwater in Cork, how wildfire smoke is more dangerous than previously thought and how Donald Trump is reducing tax subsidies for wind and solar energy…

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Brian Carroll's New Book Reveals More Details about the Murder of Jason Corbett 15:42

13d ago15:42

15:42

Co-producer of the Netflix documentary on the same case, Brian Carroll sits down with Matt to discuss his new book A Deadly Marriage. In his book he reveals new details about the murder of Jason Corbett by his wife Molly Martens and her father, Thomas. Hit Play on this page to listen now.

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Families Need Responsiveness Says Health Minister 17:31

13d ago17:31

17:31

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health, spoke to Matt about the roll out of the RSV immunisation programme for children. The minister also addressed the controversy surrounding continued waiting times for children needing scoliosis surgery and delays with the completion of the National Children's Hospital. To listen to the full conversation…

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Tech Thursday: Best in Back to College Tech 12:43

13d ago12:43

12:43

Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt to run through all of the Back to College Tech essentials and chats about the best practice for AI use by students. Hit Play on this page to Listen Now

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Culture Club: Frank Blake 34:06

14d ago34:06

34:06

Actor Frank Blake is the latest guest to be inducted into the Culture Club! He joins The Last Word to discuss his favourite music, movies, TV and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Nicola Sturgeon On Life After Politics 16:34

14d ago16:34

16:34

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined Matt to discuss life after politics, her hopes for an independent Scotland, her meetings with Queen Elizabeth and her new book, Frankly. To catch the full conversation press the 'play' button on this page.

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Over-50s Most Likely Cohort To Be In Debt In Ireland 10:23

14d ago10:23

10:23

New figures have shown that people aged over 50 are the biggest group seeking personal insolvency solutions in Ireland. Mitchell O’Brien of IRS Ireland found that most of his insolvent clients are over 50, and many are nearing retirement age. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to The Last Word on Wednesday. Hi…

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How Inflation Threatens Your Retirement Plan 5:26

14d ago5:26

5:26

Inflation is one of the biggest threats to retirement bug it’s often overlooked. In this episode, Miguel Gonzalez, CRC, shares how rising costs impact retirees and how to protect your income with smart planning. Cortburg Retirement Advisors is a boutique financial planning firm committed to helping you grow, protect, and preserve your assets from y…

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Why Is Ireland Not Considered A "Truly Rich" Country? 11:54

15d ago11:54

11:54

Ireland didn't make the cut for the annual ranking of the world's richest countries published by The Economist magazine because it is not "truly rich". Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss whether Ireland’s wealth ranking is a true measure and more of the latest business news. Catch the full chat by pressing …

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The Last Word On The US: Coalition Of The Willing Go On White House Charm Offensive 19:51

15d ago19:51

19:51

European leaders went on the charm offensive in their visit to the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they sought to ensure that US President Donald Trump's doesn't bow to Russia in an attempt to end the war in Ukraine. On The Last Word, Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas are joined by Edward Burke, lecturer in war studies at UC…

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Downing Street Warns Sally Rooney She Could Face Prosecution If She Supports Palestine Action 10:23

15d ago10:23

10:23

Award-winning Irish author Sally Rooney has said she would donate her earnings from her books to support Palestine Action, with Downing Street warning that she risks facing a terrorist offence if she does so. The group was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. Mark Paul, London Correspondent with the Irish Times, spoke to Frank…

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The Last Word On Travel: Sri Lanka 10:55

16d ago10:55

10:55

With incredible wildlife, mesmerising culture and stunning white sand beaches, Sri Lanka has so much to offer. Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to give her guide to visiting the beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Lineup Revealed 13:21

16d ago13:21

13:21

The lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, which features former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn and reality star Vicky Pattison. Elsewhere, the Rose of Tralee kicks off on Monday night and Ryan Tubridy is set to return to Irish television screens. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined …

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Oasis Live ’25 Tour Leaves Irish Fans Feeling Euphoric 11:15

16d ago11:15

11:15

Oasis brought the house down over the weekend with two unforgettable gigs at Croke Park. Fans basked in the sunshine on Saturday and Sunday as the Gallagher brothers rolled back the years with over two hours of hits. Frank Greaney and Alison Healy both attended Sunday night’s show, and they discussed what made the weekend so special. Hit the ‘Play’…

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281. Let It Pull You: You Don’t Have to Push So Hard (finishing & perfectionism) 14:03

15d ago14:03

14:03

Let’s explore what happens when we’re pushing ourselves to reach a goal… versus when something is pulling us forward. and also the connection to perfectionism! This ties right into the work I do around chaos vs peace and supportive vs restrictive order from last weeks episode and I introduce you to a way how perfectionism often sneaks in through th…

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Premier League Season Preview 31:29

19d ago31:29

31:29

The new season of the Premier League kicks off on Friday night as current holders Liverpool play host to Bournemouth at Anfield. Can Arne Slot's side win back to back titles, will Man City recover after a disappointing season last year, or could Mikel Arteta's Arsenal finally get over the line? Daniel McConnell was joined by former Republic of Irel…

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The Week Trending: Child Free Zones; Sylvanian Drama & Should The President Be Fluent In Irish? 26:46

19d ago26:46

26:46

Tennis star Emma Raducanu's request for a crying child to be removed during her match sparks debate about child free zones; Sylvanian toymaker drops its lawsuit against Irish social media creator; and should the president of Ireland have more than a cúpla focal? Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with Irish Daily Mail, and Cathal O’Sullivan,…

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Best In Back To School Tech 12:02

19d ago12:02

12:02

Andy O'Donoghue was back to give his rundown of the very best in back to school tech, from laptops, to iPads, and reusable notebooks. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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Dr. Rachel Knobel & Dr. Austin Colish: Mastering Achilles Rehab - Inside the Best Virtual Achilles Rehab Course 1:08:33

19d ago1:08:33

1:08:33

In this advanced-level clinical roundtable, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt sits down with Dr. Rachel Knobel and Dr. Austin Colish to share an inside look at the upcoming True Sports in-person Achilles Rehab Course. More than just a CEU opportunity, this course is designed to address one of the most underserved areas in sports rehab: how to systematically and …

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Epstein Sold Prince Andrew's Secrets, Claims New Book 15:29

20d ago15:29

15:29

An explosive new book about the House of York includes revelations about Prince Andrew's links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and physical fights amongst members of the royal family. Historian and author Andrew Lownie joins The Last Word to discuss his book 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York'. Catch the full chat by pressing the…

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Oasis Return To Ireland For The First Time In 16 Years This Weekend 26:17

20d ago26:17

26:17

The biggest gigs of 2025 are almost here as thousands of fans look set to descend on Croke Park to see Oasis. It will be the first time Noel & Liam Gallagher play Ireland since they headlined Slane Castle in 2009, and excitement has been building all summer. Today FM’s news and sport anchors, Ben Finnegan and Stephen Doyle, are two Oasis superfans …

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Row Over Air Conditioning Breaks Out In France As Heatwave Continues Across Europe 11:45

20d ago11:45

11:45

Temperatures have continued to soar across Europe, with parts of Paris experiencing 39 degrees Celsius this week. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said that she would deploy a “major air conditioning equipment plan” around the country if her party came to power. She accused the French government of “forcing ordinary citizens to endure unbearable heat…

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