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The Noon Hour Of Madness & Mayhem can be heard live on KBEAR 101 weekdays at 12pm MST. Viktor and Peaches talk about a wide variety of topics depending on the day and you never know what to expect!
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On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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"The Judgment Night Radio Hour" is an audio drama and fiction anthology podcast featuring lurid, rousing tales of existential angst, metaphysical mayhem, spiritual crisis, sin, repentance, redemption, justice, and judgment. Wrought and recorded in the style of an old fire-and-brimstone AM gospel radio broadcast, this series of short stories and radio plays is hosted and narrated by the apocalyptic Reverend Reginald Cephas Weaver, III who gives soul-stirring "sermons" in the form of Southern ...
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Ep. 48 - Mono, Mug Wars, and Forehead Ink – The Madness Continues! - 02/10/2025
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In this episode of The Noon Hour of Madness & Mayhem, Peaches, Viktor Wilt, and Josh Tyler dive into some of the most ridiculous conversations yet. Would you get a radio station’s call letters tattooed on your forehead for $250,000? Peaches says yes—but how low is he really willing to go? Meanwhile, a scandal unfolds as Josh calls out Peaches for h…
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The Week Trending: Trump's Fight Against Paper Straws, 'Ag Insint Bréaga' & Tourists Told To Cover Up
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Donald Trump bans paper straws in Federal Buildings, Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach Micheál Martin of calling her a liar and tourists heading to the Algarve this summer could be fined for walking around in swimwear. Journalist Lise Hand and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word to discuss t…
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How Worried Should We Be By Trump’s Tariffs Plan?
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Paul Colgan, financial journalist, and Kate English, chief economist with Deloitte Ireland, discuss Trump’s latest announcement on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs for the EU and what that means for industries in Ireland. Shane O’Donoghue, editor, CompleteCar.ie, considers how tariffs might impact the car market and American imports.…
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The Last Word On Movies: Bridget Jones – Mad About The Boy
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‘Warm and funny’, Roe McDermott, movies editor with Hot Press, recommended the latest in the Bridget Jones series – Mad About The Boy. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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European Countries Insist They Must Be Involved In Ukraine Peace Talks
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European powers have said that there can be no negotiation about the war in Ukraine without Ukraine and Europe at the table. It comes as US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about bringing an end to the war. Shona Murray, Europe correspondent with Euronews, Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at University of Ga…
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On The Last Word, Andy O'Donoghue has the latest in home fitness equipment from stationary bikes to bouncing boots. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Government Makes LNG Facility A Priority, Despite Warnings From Scientists
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The government is set to make the a liquefied natural gas facility a priority, with an estimated cost of €500m over ten years. It has received criticism from climate campaigners who have fought against the plan. Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt for Thursday’s environment slot. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the convers…
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Former member of Spandau Ballet Gary Kemp was the latest inductee into The Last Word’s Culture Club this week. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices!
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Should The Taoiseach Visit President Trump In The White House If He’s Invited?
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Daniel McConnell, Editor with the Business Post, had the details of the 40 Government representatives who are travelling abroad for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Ruth Coppinger, TD, People Before Profit-Solidarity debated the merits of nine senior Government members travell…
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“Cost Of Loving” Crisis Increases Prices For Valentines Day Spending
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The cost of flowers, chocolates and dining out have all increased since Valentine’s Day last year, according to recent analysis. Meanwhile, the average person is now spending €3,600 on engagement rings, with over half of customers thinking that it’s not something they’d consider insuring. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Indepen…
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The Last Word On Music: Kendrick Lamar Makes Political Statement With Super Bowl Performance
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On Sunday night, Donald Trump was the first sitting US President to attend a Super Bowl but reportedly left his seat at half time during Kendrick Lamar’s performance. Samuel L Jackson made fleeting appearances as Uncle Sam, hinting at political unrest and attempted to “silence” Lamar throughout the show. Lamar also grabbed the headlines when he ref…
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82% Of Kids Have Unsupervised Access To Devices
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A new survey has found that 82% of young children are allowed to use smart devices unsupervised in their bedrooms and almost half believe they spend too much time online. Alex Cooney, chief executive of CyberSafeKids, joins The Last Word to discuss these findings and how children's uncontrolled access to devices can put them at risk. Catch the full…
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The Last Word On The US: Trump Says Gaza Ceasefire Should Be Cancelled If All Israeli Hostages Are Not Freed By Saturday
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The Gaza ceasefire is under threat after US President Donald Trump said that “all hell is going to break out” if Israeli hostages are not released by noon on Saturday. Meanwhile, President Trump has signed an order to bring back plastic straws, claiming that paper ones “explode”. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined Matt for The Last Word’s weekly …
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Ep. 47 - Why Are People Calling the Front Desk About KBEAR’s Playlist? - 02/07/2025
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In today’s Noon Hour of Madness & Mayhem, Peaches and Viktor tackle life’s most ridiculous debates, including: Whether Peaches should send his mom flowers for Valentine’s Day or just Photoshop a face tattoo on himself as a gift. Why people are calling the front desk to complain about KBEAR’s playlist instead of just calling Peaches and Viktor direc…
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Ep. 46 - How Fast Can a News Article Turn Negative? (Spoiler: Instantly) - 02/06/2025
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In today’s Noon Hour of Madness & Mayhem, Peaches and Viktor tackle the important issues in life, such as: 📉 How fast can a seemingly normal news article turn negative? (Spoiler: One comment.) 👴 Should old people retake their driver’s test? (And why teenagers might actually be worse.) 🌊 Polar plunges, dunk tanks, and why Peaches refuses to freeze h…
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Ep. 45 - Babies Are Dumb and So Are Bad Dates - 02/05/2025
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In today’s Noon Hour of Madness & Mayhem, Peaches and Viktor dive headfirst into the internet’s dumbest rabbit holes, including: 🚩 The biggest "nah, I’m out" dating moments, featuring one guy who got ranked against his date’s exes and another whose relationship literally crashed and burned to Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls. 🚴 Why bicycles are mysterious…
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European Commission Says EU Will React Against “Unlawful” US Tariffs
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US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium products coming to the US. On Monday afternoon, the European Commission said it sees “no justification” for the decision and that it will react “to protect the interests of European businesses, workers and consumers”. Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with …
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Two Wins From Two Sees Ireland Sit Four Points Clear At The Top Of The Six Nations Table
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Ireland recorded their second bonus point win of this year’s Guinness Six Nations when they defeated Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. France also suffered a shock defeat to England on Saturday, meaning Ireland are the only side that can still win the Grand Slam. Matt spoke to Alan Quinlan & Will O’Callaghan about the weekend’s results. Hit the ‘P…
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TV & Streaming: Samantha Mumba Criticises RTE’s Judging Panel After Losing Out In Eurosong Contest
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Samantha Mumba has questioned the credentials of members of RTE’s judging panel following The Late Late Show’s Eurosong special on Friday night. Mumba finished second with her song “My Way”, with Norwegian singer EMMY winning the contest after performing “Laika Party”. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke were back with Matt for Monday’s TV & Streaming slot…
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Is a visit to Nashville, Memphis or the Grand Canyon on your bucket list? With 27 routes from Ireland to the US available, Sarah Slattery, thetravelexpert.ie, had a rundown of the best road trips to take advantage of the connectivity. To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.…
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Ireland Head To Murrayfield For Round Two Of The Six Nations
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Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw have been added to the Irish side that will take on Scotland in round two of the Guinness Six Nations. Liam Toland and Matt Williams join The Last Word to discuss what to expect as Ireland head to Murrayfield this Sunday. Catch all the analysis by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Week Trending: How To Boil An Egg, Thousands Still Without Power And Trump's Ethnic Cleansing
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Scientists crack the perfect boiled egg, thousands still without power two weeks after Storm Éowyn and Donald Trump wants to turn Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East'. Eoghan Tomas McDermott, managing director at the Communications Clinic, and Laura Byrne, voices editor and podcast producer with The Journal, join The Last Word to discuss the …
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New Speed Limits Come Into Effect On Irish Roads
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New lower speed limits come into effect this week and motorists will see major reductions on many rural and urban roads. Conor Faughnan, transport commentator and chief executive of the RIAC, joins The Last Word to discuss the new speed limits and Ireland's road safety issues. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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The Latest In Fitness Tech For Every Price Range
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Andy O’Donoghue has a run down of all the latest fitness technology from free Apps, to smart watches. To listen to the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
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Last Month Was The Hottest January On Record
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The Copernicus Climate Change Service has said that last month was the warmest January on record. This continues a series of temperature records since the middle of 2023, with temperatures approximately 0.2C above what had been anticipated. Commentator John Gibbons joined Matt for this week’s Environment slot. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to …
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Family Of Joe Drennan Calls For Sentence For The Man Who Killed Him To Be Appealed
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The family of Joe Drennan have expressed their anger at the prison sentence of the man who killed him in a hit and run in 2023. Kieran Fogarty from Co. Limerick received a six-and-a-half-year sentence for dangerous driving causing death & an eight-year sentence for a drive-by shooting earlier that year. Both sentences will run concurrently & have b…
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On this week's Culture Club, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, presenter, musician and co-host of How to Gael podcast, joins The Last Word to discuss her favourite music, movies and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Is Trump Serious About Creating 'The Riviera Of The Middle East' In Gaza?
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US President Donald Trump's plan to 'take over' war torn Gaza and turn it into the 'Riviera of the Middle East' has been met with shock and global condemnation. Professor Aoife O’Donoghue from Queen's University Belfast and journalist Hannah McCarthy join The Last Word to discuss the proposal which flies in the face of international law and risks f…
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Daragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, and Minister for Transport, outlined the plans for ESB to upgrade the electricity network and insure its resilience. As former minister for housing, he also spoke about the CSO figures released two weeks ago that suggested there was a shortfall in housing completions for 2024. To listen …
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Ep. 44 - Spicy Cowboys and Sleep Streams: What Could Go Wrong? - 02/04/2025
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Hold onto your cowboy hats and strap in for the most chaotic noon hour yet! Peaches and Viktor dive headfirst into: Christian Rock Battles: Is Skillet still rocking the faith? Fake Cowboys in Country Music: Morgan Wallen’s got some explaining to do. Sleep Streams Explained: Would you pay to watch Viktor snore in peace (with a CPAP machine, of cours…
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Ep. 43 - Luka’s Waistline & Grammy Outrage: Welcome to Chaos - 02/03/2025
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In this wild episode of Madness & Mayhem, Peaches and Viktor dive into everything from NBA trade chaos to wardrobe fails at the Grammys. They have opinions on Luka Doncic’s ballooning weight, Devin Booker’s dating potential, and why TikTok livestreams are Peaches' next big move. Plus, hear about Peaches’ latest rage-filled Mario Party session and h…
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Joseph O’Connor On His New Book “The Ghosts Of Rome”, And Its Similarities With Today’s Global Landscape
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On Tuesday, Matt was joined by author Joseph O’Connor as he discussed the release of his latest book “The Ghosts of Rome”. The book is set in spring 1944 and follows a group of people who help others escape the Germans in Rome, which has been occupied by the Nazis for six months. They also discussed the current political landscape in both Ireland a…
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How Will US Trade Tensions Affect The Eurozone?
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Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the impact of US President Donald Trump slapping tariffs on China and threatening Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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The Last Word On The US: Trump Fires First Shots In Global Trade War
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China has slapped tariffs on a raft of goods coming from the United States in response to US tariffs on Chinese goods introduced by President Donald Trump. Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the US as Trump fires the first shots in what could become a global trade war. Catch the full chat by pressing th…
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Ep. 42 - Nutty Buddy Cravings, Mud Ketchup, and Fire Aid Fails - 01/31/2025
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In this Friday edition of The Noon Hour of Madness and Mayhem powered by Jalisco’s, Peaches and Viktor Wilt bring you the ultimate chaos of Fat Boy Nation updates and AI music rants. From Little Debbie’s latest snack concoction (Nutty Buddy cream pies, anyone?) to nostalgia-inducing cosmic brownies, they explore the delicious and bizarre corners of…
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Ep. 41 - Walmart Radio: The Job We Don’t Want (Or Do We?) - 01/30/2025
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On this episode of The Noon Hour of Madness and Mayhem powered by Jalisco’s, Peaches, Viktor Wilt, and Maddie kick things off with Cannonball shirt chaos and Maddie’s Colorado friend becoming a devoted fan. The trio gets sidetracked by sticky picture walls, goo-covered memorabilia, and Peaches’ questionable taping methods. Viktor describes Walmart …
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Ep. 40 - Sugar Overload, Shark Bites, and Trash Talk Tuesdays - 01/29/2025
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In this chaotic episode of The Noon Hour of Madness and Mayhem powered by Jalisco’s, Peaches and Viktor dive headfirst into sugar comas, listener-donated donuts, and a full-on rant about Dunkin’s excessive sugar pumps. Things spiral quickly when Viktor reflects on parting with his hoarded beanbag while Peaches shares emotional attachment issues ove…
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Housing Output Could Be As Low As 32,000 This Year, Report Suggests
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The delivery of houses in Ireland could fall short of the government’s targets in 2025, according to a report by Mitchell McDermott. This prediction comes off the back of CSO figures which showed that only 30,330 houses were completed in 2024, almost 10,000 lower than the 40,000 target. Paul Mitchell, Director & Co-Founder of Mitchell McDermott and…
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Ireland kick off their 2025 Guinness Six Nations campaign against England this Saturday as they bid to win a historic 3-in-a-row. Under interim head coach Simon Easterby, how are Ireland’s chances looking, and which players will be putting their hands up ahead of the Lions tour in the summer? Matt was joined by Fiona Hayes to discuss the weekend’s …
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On Thursday, Matt was joined by Armando Iannucci, the creator of iconic TV shows like Alan Partride, Veep and The Thick of It. He discussed his stage adaptation of the Stanley Kubrick classic, 'Dr. Strangelove', which is coming to the Bórd Gáis Energy Theatre on the 5th of February, along with his storied career that spans decades. Hit the ‘Play’ b…
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Tech Thursday: What Is DeepSeek And How Is It Disrupting The AI Sector?
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DeepSeek, a Chinese owned startup, is disrupting the AI sector amid claims it performs better than other popular technology at a fraction of the price. Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to explain what DeepSeek does and why it is scaring the world's tech giants. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Trevor Birney, journalist, documentary maker and producer of the Kneecap movie, joins The Last Word for the the Culture Club. He discusses his favourite cultural choices as well as the success of Kneecap and working on the upcoming Saipan movie. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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RFK Jr Says He Is Not Anti-Vaccine At Senate Hearing
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Robert F Kennedy Jnr, Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, has said he is "not anti-vaccine" and has defended the President's anti-abortion policy during his confirmation hearing at the US Senate. Marion McKeone, US based journalist joins The Last Word to discuss RFK Jnr's appearance at the tense hearing. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'P…
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On Monday, Lady Gaga announced that her new album “Mayhem” will be released on March 7th. Meanwhile, Forbidden Fruit and Longitude have both revealed the first wave of artists that will play the festivals this summer. John Caddell & Dee Reddy joined Matt to run through the week's music news. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.…
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Ep. 39 - Peaches vs. The Merch Cabinet: A Workplace Drama - 01/28/2025
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Dive into this wild episode of Noon Hour of Madness & Mayhem, powered by Jalisco's. Here’s what we’ve got for you: A breakdown of the hilariously misnamed Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, featuring Green Day and other "yacht rock" bands. Viktor's AI-generated cowboy legend that might just rewrite history. A deep dive into viral AI trends, fake vampir…
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The Last Word On The US: Trump Administration Ramps Up Immigration Crackdown
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The Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration has hit major cities across the US and led to mass arrests. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss what US President Donald Trump has been doing in his first week back in office. Catch the f…
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Ep. 38 - Why Your Gen Z Friend Can’t Use a Plunger - 01/27/2025
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Join Peaches and Viktor in another unpredictable episode of The Noon Hour of Madness & Mayhem, powered by Jalisco's! Today, they dive into: Viktor’s obsession with flashy lights and ring lights gone rogue. Peaches’ debate over toilet etiquette and questionable plunger skills. The absurdity of a sad showering frog poster (yes, it’s real). A caller s…
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Did The New Gaelic Football Rules Work In The Opening Round Of The League?
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The Allianz National Football League returned this weekend, and it was the first time fans got to see the new rules created by the FRC in an attempt to improve the state of the game. Which rules were a success, and will teams become more attack-focused because of them? Matt spoke to former Mayo footballer David Brady and Will O’Callaghan from Off T…
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The Last Word On Business: Diageo Says Guinness Is Not For Sale
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Diageo has said it has “no intention” of selling the Guinness brand, following reports last week that it was considering doing so. Bloomberg News first reported that Diageo was exploring options for Guinness and that its value could be more than $10m. Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for Monday’s business slot. Hit the ‘Pla…
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Ep. 37 - Brain Freeze for Bald Guys and Lingerie for Viktor - 01/23/2025
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In this episode of The Noon Hour of Madness and Mayhem Powered by Jalisco's, Peaches and Viktor bring you a wild ride of hilarious conversations and questionable insights. Highlights include: Bald Brain Freeze: Peaches braves the Idaho cold and discovers the hazards of having a freshly shaved head in freezing weather. Warm Toilet Seats & Bathroom C…
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