Brendan O'Connor
by RTÉ Radio 1
Is this your podcast?RTÉ Radio 1 is a leading Irish public service broadcaster known for its diverse programming that includes news, current affairs, and cultural content. With a reputation for fostering informed discussions, RTÉ Radio 1 engages listeners throu…
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Audience Interest
- human interest stories
- consumer topics
Podcast Focus
- weekend reflections
- weekly news summaries
Publishing Consistency
- 100 episodes released
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1
- live on Saturdays and Sundays
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Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 32 chart positions in 32 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · News Commentary#5830K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · News Commentary#6630K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · News Commentary#8630K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · News Commentary#1245K to 30K
- 🇺🇸US · News Commentary#1675K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
104K to 351K🎙 Daily cadence·100 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
346K to 1.2M🇮🇪26%🇬🇧9%🇦🇺9%+29 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
104K to 351K406K real followers tracked across platforms
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On the show
From 40 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
“By the time you’re thirsty you're already 2% dehydrated” - Defeating Dehydration
Jul 19, 2026
9m 45s
“Are bank details on a wedding invite the new norm?”
Jul 19, 2026
29m 41s
The Watchlist
Jul 19, 2026
12m 42s
The Newspaper Panel
Jul 19, 2026
55m 08s
“I want to make the women of Ireland safer” - Leona Macken
Jul 18, 2026
28m 15s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/26 | hydrationdehydration+3 | Sarah Keogh | RTÉ Radio 1 | — | hydrationdehydration+3 | — | 9m 45s | ||
| 7/19/26 | wedding planningguest expenses+3 | Allison KeatingJenny McCarthy | RTÉ Radio 1 | — | wedding invitesbank details+3 | — | 29m 41s | ||
| 7/19/26 | TV releasescinema releases+3 | Henrietta McKerveyDave O’ Callaghan | TestimonyThe Odyssey+1 | — | Henrietta McKerveyDave O’ Callaghan+4 | — | 12m 42s | ||
| 7/19/26 | newspaper analysispolitics+3 | Harry McGeeAisling Meehan+2 | Irish Times | Mary Immaculate CollegeLimerick | newspaperspolitics+5 | — | 55m 08s | ||
| 7/18/26 | cancerhealthcare+4 | Leona Macken | HSE | — | cervical cancersmear test+3 | — | 28m 15s | ||
| 7/18/26 | musicactivism+3 | Frances Black | A Woman’s Heart | Seanad | Frances Blackmusic+5 | — | 29m 47s | ||
| 7/18/26 | cookingfood+3 | Neven Maguire | — | — | Neven Maguirestrawberries+3 | — | 9m 59s | ||
| 7/18/26 | home maintenanceDIY advice+3 | Martin Glynn | DIY Academy | — | house maintenancebleeding radiators+3 | — | 6m 51s | ||
| 7/18/26 | Luke Combscountry music+3 | Clodagh Lawlor | — | Slane Castle | Luke CombsSlane Castle+3 | — | 8m 04s | ||
| 7/18/26 | travelcool destinations+3 | Sarah Slattery | The Travel Expert.ie | SwedenMadeira+1 | coolcationtravel expert+5 | — | 5m 19s | ||
| 6/7/26 | musicsongwriting+3 | Elvis Costello | The Imposters | DublinIveagh Gardens | Elvis CostelloBrendan O'Connor+5 | — | 26m 47s | ||
| 6/7/26 | Pretty in Pinksoundtrack+3 | Tom Dunne | Pretty in Pink | — | Pretty in Pinksoundtrack+5 | — | 11m 14s | ||
| 6/6/26 | cyclinggreenways+3 | — | RTÉ Radio 1 | — | cyclinggreenways+3 | — | 11m 05s | ||
| 6/6/26 | boundariespsychotherapy+3 | Richard Hogan | — | — | boundariespsychotherapy+4 | — | 28m 57s | ||
| 6/6/26 | love affairmemories+3 | listener | Heated Rivalry | — | loveathlete+3 | — | 4m 48s | ||
| 6/6/26 | lonelinessmarriage+3 | Elizabeth Strout | Borris House Festival of Writing and IdeasThe Things we Never Say | IrelandUS | Elizabeth Stroutloneliness+3 | — | 31m 16s | ||
| 6/6/26 | restaurant staff treatmentMasterchef+3 | Anna Haugh | BBCMyrtle | — | restaurantMasterchef+3 | — | 12m 06s | ||
| 5/3/26 | newspaperspolitics+3 | Niall BoylanAlison O’Connor+2 | The Sunday TimesESRI+1 | — | newspaperspolitics+3 | — | 54m 26s | ||
| 5/3/26 | bullyingcoming out+3 | James Kavanagh | EnyaKate Bush+1 | — | bullyinghomophobia+3 | — | 26m 54s | ||
| 5/3/26 | Trad Wife culturemodern influences+3 | Ellen Coyne | Irish TimesYesteryear | — | Trad WifeYesteryear+5 | — | 8m 01s | ||
| 5/2/26 | summer saladsfruit flavors+3 | Lorraine Fitzmaurice | peachesgrapes+5 | — | saladsfruit+3 | — | 9m 25s | ||
| 5/2/26 | medical educationempathy in medicine+3 | Prof Colin Doherty | Trinity College DublinRTÉ Radio 1 | — | medical studentsneurology+3 | — | 21m 36s | ||
| 5/2/26 | cardiac arrestCPR+3 | Brian Boyd | — | Donnybrook Garda StationDublin | cardiac arrestCPR+3 | — | 6m 28s | ||
| 5/2/26 | musictour+4 | Michael Bublé | RTÉ Radio 1 | — | Michael BubléIreland tour+4 | — | 21m 13s | ||
| 5/2/26 | AdoptionPsychology+3 | Dr Richard Hogan | RTÉ Radio 1 | Ireland | AdoptionPsychotherapy+3 | — | 28m 16s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
RTÉ Radio 1 is a leading Irish public service broadcaster known for its diverse programming that includes news, current affairs, and cultural content. With a reputation for fostering informed discussions, RTÉ Radio 1 engages listeners through its commitment to quality journalism and storytelling. The podcast "Brendan O'Connor" offers a unique blend of human interest, consumer insights, and lifestyle stories, all while keeping audiences updated on the week's significant news. Airing live on weekends, the show encourages reflection and discussion, making it a staple for listeners seeking both information and entertainment. This podcast attracts a broad audience interested in current events and personal stories, providing listeners with valuable perspectives and insights into the world around them. With over 250,000 estimated listeners, it serves as a weekend companion that enriches the listener's understanding of contemporary issues.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 406K
- Total plays: 384M
- Total reviews: 48
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 58
Castbox
- Followers: 11K
- Plays: 825K
- Reviews: 8
YouTube
- Subscribers: 394K
- Views: 383M
- Videos: 10K
Podcast App
- Followers: 89
- Reviews: 40
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 941
Audience
general
Key insights
What the show covers
- weekend reflections
- weekly news summaries
- human interest features
- lifestyle and consumer insights
Audience interests
- human interest stories
- consumer topics
- lifestyle discussions
- current news updates
Platform reach
- broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1
- live on Saturdays and Sundays
- no additional platforms detected
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- 100 episodes released
- active for 1 year
- weekly release schedule
- consistent weekend programming
Chart history for Brendan O'Connor
Peaked at #1 in Ireland, top 10 in 2 of 33 tracked markets, currently #1 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Ireland | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| AE | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| BE | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| HU | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| MY | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| Finland | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| RO | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| Sweden | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| SG | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| CH | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Spain | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| Australia | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| Germany | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| HK | — | #94 | #94 | — |
| South Africa | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| PL | — | #107 | #107 | — |
Chart Positions
33 placements across 32 markets.
Chart Positions
33 placements across 32 markets.