98FM's Big Breakfast with Rebecca and Brendan

It’s 98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca and Brendan, and we’re collecting your “Little Wins” — from sock-curl blow-dries to the pure freedom of ordering a Tuesday-night Chinese.Matchy Matchy finally delivers the redemption arc: Katie in Coolock takes on Niall (yes, the “Dr Hibbert” fella) and actually beats him, despite a brief linguistic debate over “neck on”.And we’re joined by Real Housewives of London star Amanda Cronin on season 2 drama, Antigua glam, and using ChatGPT for dating texts.

This morning on 98FM's Big Breakfast: Matchy Matchy with birthday girl Julia in Tallaght, a Traitors Ireland recap featuring a face-to-face murder and Janet’s iconic “Did you murder me?”, and Emmy Awards results… checked against a celebrity tarot reading.

Rebecca and Brendan break down last night’s ridiculously juicy episode of The Traitors!Teacher Donal takes serious heat…Meanwhile Carla escapes (again) by the skin of her teeth.And then comes the twist: a murder in plain sight, a hawthorn message, and the line “Good night, and thanks for the dance"...

Rebecca and Brendan are deep into week three of The Traitors Ireland, and last night’s episode was absolutely flying.Carla makes a shock move with her blackmail pick (no, not who they expected), and suddenly the game feels wide open — excitement, suspicion, and a whole lot of double-bluffing vibes.Plus: a Saints & Sinners challenge, afternoon tea temptation, and Siobhan’s sneaky offer to dip into the prize pot for cash and a shield.At the round table the heat lands hard, emotions run high, and the traitors get hit with a brutal new twist: the next murder has to be face to face.

Rebecca and Brendan kick off Monday with “Little Wins” — from solo Sundays and fresh-sheet sleeps to a rotisserie chicken “gentleman’s handbag”, a proud grandad at the Liffey Swim, and a huge trip to South Africa to see the grandkids.Plus: Matchy Matchy chaos, Traitors Ireland week 3 drama, a pogo-stick Rubik’s Cube world record, and a tarot reader’s wild Emmy predictions.

Rebecca and Brendan are counting down to Westlife at the 3Arena, complete with setlist debates and the very real fear of missing a hit if you leave for the loo. Plus, listeners share their own wins — early finishes, chipper plans, dream-fridge discoveries, and a long-awaited chance to see the Liffey Swim.Also: Line of Duty season 7 updates, the Ballybunion Bean Festival, and the fate of Scotland’s infamous “Penis Woods”.

TV critic Scott Bryan joins Rebecca & Brendan on 98FM’s Big Breakfast to talk about his first book, Out Now: A Queer Journey Through Modern Television — part memoir, part deep-dive into how LGBTQ+ characters moved from the margins to the centre of the shows we all watch.Also his thoughts about the Irish version of The Traitors as well as some of the shows Scott’s watching right now, and the funniest TV bloopers on his spreadsheet.Tune in to 98FM's Big Breakfast - Weekdays from 7am

This morning on 98FM's Big Breakfast, TV critic Scott Bryan joins the show to chat about his new book Out Now, LGBTQ+ representation on screen, and the shows that shaped him — from Big Brother to The Simpsons — plus what he’s loving on telly right now (including Traitors Ireland).Matchy Matchy brings school-run chaos, and Brendan invents the news with an “out of bounds” English lesson and Apple’s slightly creepy “Live Rewind” watch feature.

It’s all about the Little Wins on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca & Brendan — from green lights and leftover curry, to favourite underwear, cleaning the oven, and a €20 surprise down the back of the couch. Plus, a massive shout-out to Aoife in Bray marking 10 years cancer-free with her first tattoo. Matchy Matchy returns with Claire going for the big prize haul… but can Rebecca match “press”, “chicken” and “twin”? And of course, a spoiler-packed Traitors Ireland recap, pheromone “maxing” madness, and the glorious return of gravy wrestling.

Another day, another round table… and another Traitors Ireland shocker on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca & Brendan.There’s chaos in the mission — running through the woods, scarecrows, nearly €4k in the pot, and injuries causing major drama, including Gráinne having to leave the game entirely.Plus, a blackmail twist that ends on a mystery letter.

This morning on 98FM's Big Breakfast, Rebecca shares a huge life update; she's pregnant! Plus, chaos in Matchy Matchy (with a birthday twist), a spoiler-filled Traitors Ireland recap, and Brendan’s Bit delivers a grave-digging contest… and Facebook teeth that definitely shouldn’t exist.98FM’s Big Breakfast, weekdays from 7am.

Spoilers ahead for last night’s Traitors chat on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca & Brendan.The Faithfuls are on a roll again — four banishments in and they’ve already caught three Traitors. But is it killing the tension… or just making the round table even juicier?Then, at the round table, Denis (and the huge hats) goes in hard, Páraic K slips up big time… and Carla makes a bold blackmail move on Aoife. Will she accept?

Rebecca & Brendan are here with your recap of Episode 4 of The Traitors Ireland.They unpack who got murdered, why Aoife was suddenly under suspicion, and the chaos of a mission that involved chasing sheep in little contestant coats and question why everyone cares more about shields than cash).Tune into 98FM's Big Breakfast, weekdays from 7am.

Rebecca & Brendan are back for a brand new week with all your favourites, including your Little Wins, Matchy Matchy and some hilarious stories in Brendan’s Bit.This morning, they tackled the important question: what’s actually the difference between your mid and late thirties?Plus, your daily catch-up on all the latest goings-on in The Traitors Ireland.98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca & Brendan, weekdays from 7am.

It's Friday and Kathryn McKiernan is sitting in for Rebecca with Brendan on 98FM's Big Breakfast today!There's big excitement ahead of Katie Taylor’s final fight in Croke Park (with Westlife on the bill!) taking place on Saturday.A fun game of Matchy Matchy and in Brendan’s Bit is back with world records about toilet rolls.98FM's Big Breakfast, weekdays from 7am.

Rebecca’s little win is a spray tan ahead of her best friend Emily and Kev’s wedding weekend, while Brendan’s is getting back out in the open with their Traitors podcast, Shrine.Plus: Day 3 of Super Sniffer goes perfectly as Brendan keeps a 100% record, Matchy Matchy with birthday boy Ben, Oasis tour rumours, and Who’s Laughing Now is finally cracked for a €500 flight voucher.

Brendan celebrates a major achievement: staying awake for The Traitors Ireland (at that hour!), while Rebecca’s big win is a spontaneous midweek dinner that turns into a full-on Night Market food review.Plus Day Two of Super Sniffer as Brendan bravely tries to identify man or woman by scent alone, the new Celebrity Gogglebox lineup, and another crack at Who’s Laughing Now for a €500 flight voucher.

Rebecca & Brendan are diving into the rumours of an X Factor reboot (Simon, Louis and Sharon… please?) and a big catch-up on The Traitors Ireland — including a shock banishment at the very first roundtable.Plus Matchy Matchy live from a bed in Menorca, and Brendan’s Super Sniffer returns: man or woman?

Season 2 of The Traitors Ireland is officially under way, and Rebecca & Brendan have the lowdown on everything going on at Slane CastlePlus games of Who's Laughing Now, Matchy Matchy and a bit of a newsreaders mistake in Brendan's Bit.Tune in to 98FM's Big Breakfast weekdays from 7am

Rebecca is in full AC-12 mode as a podcast “slip” hints that Line of Duty season 7 could be landing soon!Comedian Anna Clifford is at Electric Picnic this weekend and she joins Rebecca and Brendan for a chat about her EP set, festival food, and her podcast Comedy for Witches.Plus Brendan's Bit with some news about Tinie Tempah, Who's Laughing Now and Matchy Matchy!98FM's Big Breakfast, weekdays from 7am on 98FM!

Rebecca and Brendan are handing out IMC cinema passes and collecting your “little wins” — from engagements and new slippers to mortgages drawing down and the chaos (and excitement) of the first day of big school.Plus, a chat with Traitors Ireland winners Vanessa and Oyin about life after Slane Castle, season two, and advice for the new contestants.

Rebecca and Brendan are back on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with a massive “little win” — the show has landed two IMRO Radio Awards nominations, including Best Breakfast Show and the brilliantly ridiculous 98FM Super Sniffer.And the ever-stylish Siobhán McSweeney drops in to talk The Traitors Ireland season two, Irishisms, wardrobe, and why she’d “rather boil my head” than be a contestant.

Rebecca and Brendan get some proper face-to-face time with the ever-stylish, kind and hilarious Siobhán McSweeney — Queen of Slane Castle and our hearts — as she spills the tea on The Traitors Ireland. Siobhán talks season two, why it became such a proper “water cooler” (and three-generation) show, and teases more Irishisms, cúpla focal and missions rooted in our own history and landmarks. There’s also chat about that iconic wardrobe (bigger, bolder, more sustainable, and showcasing Irish designers), why she’d never enter as a contestant, and a cheeky nod to Amandaland, Pottery Throw Down… and one very exciting secret she absolutely can’t tell.

Rebecca and Brendan are back on 98FM’s Big Breakfast!Brendan’s buzzing after finishing Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, while Rebecca cures the Sunday-night fear with the ultimate comfort watch: Austin Powers (and yes, Beyoncé as Foxy Cleopatra).There’s also royal rumour chat as Meghan and Harry headlines collide with EastEnders casting chaos.Plus, “Who’s Laughing Now?” is finally cracked!

Rebecca and Brendan are back together on 98FM’s Big Breakfast!There’s gig chat galore too, including Moby & Faithless in Kilmainham… and people singing the Matchy Matchy theme at Brendan in the field.Plus, the rumour mill goes into overdrive with talk of Oasis possibly heading for Slane next year, a painfully close Matchy Matchy, and Brendan’s Bits dives into record-breaking humanoid robots and a Sydney Marathon medal fail.

It’s Friday on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with Brendan and Jess — and Matchy Matchy heads to Lusk with Alicia, and it’s agonisingly close with a 2-out-of-3 that could’ve been a clean sweep.Plus, Jess drags Brendan back into Leaving Cert mode with a savage pop quiz, and Brendan’s Bits serves up AI Cat in the Hat chaos, Harry and Meghan headlines, and Madame Tussauds throwing serious shade.

Rebecca and Brendan are back on 98FM’s Big Breakfast for your Thursday morning!There’s Fly-Factor drama with “Who’s Laughing Now?” as guesses fly (and miss), plus a Matchy Matchy that’s painfully close… without a single match.And Brendan’s Bits goes peak chaos: a bride rides her favourite cow to the church (then leaves her own wedding to milk!), and a €500m undersea cable gets rerouted to protect Dobby’s “grave.”

Rebecca and Brendan are back on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with IMC Cinema passes up for grabs for your Little Wins — from a 10‑minute commute to finally feeling that first chill in the toes as autumn creeps in. Matchy Matchy brings total chaos with Amy in Swords, a brutal set of words, and a 0/3 that hurts. Plus, Brendan’s Bits dives into a man who rates benches for a living, the Dublin Bushman, and a terrifying masked “race me” trend in Philly.

Jess and Brendan are back on 98FM’s Big Breakfast this morning!Matchy Matchy heads to Stillorgan with Helena and her son Jack, with Leaving Cert nerves, “test results”, and a painfully close 2-out-of-3.Plus, Jess takes on a blindfolded Mr. Potato Head challenge (acrylic nails included), the gang debates a controversial “Titanic” farm slide, and there are more pup-dates with corgi races, costumes and Mr. Corgington’s loudest bark.

It’s a drizzly Monday on 98FM’s Big Breakfast, and Brendan and Jess are kicking things off with your Little Wins!Matchy Matchy returns with Ciara on Cork Street and a carvery that’s making us hungry!Plus, Jessie J reactivates Raya and the gang unpack the weird world of “celebrity” dating apps, before Brendan’s Bits takes on a blindfolded Mr. Potato Head world record and the World’s Ugliest Dog competition (where no dog is actually ugly).

Brendan and Jess are back on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with IMC Cinema passes up for grabs for your Little Wins. There are big Friday vibes too, with fresh ear piercings, free coffees, NCT optimism and a 51-year-old cousin sleepover on the cards.Matchy Matchy returns with Joseph in Blanchardstown… and it’s so close, but not quite.Plus, Big Brother’s iconic new eye, a suitcase “body” that absolutely wasn’t, and a rock station signs off in spectacularly cheeky fashion.

Brendan and Jess are on 98FM’s Big Breakfast all week, and they’re kicking off with your Little Wins — from eclipse excitement to dog birthday parties.Matchy Matchy returns with Megan in Santry and a fresh round of rogue-word chaos… but will Jess manage to match?Plus, the gang relive the full Dublin hysteria around the eclipse, get stuck into a Greggs rebrand inspired by the new British PM, and unpack a very unusual sporting “advantage” story from the Women’s Tour de France.

Rebecca and Brendan are back on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with a fresh round of Little Wins — from banishing a massive spot, to turning 50 and finally sneaking off for a nail appointment.Matchy Matchy brings peak chaos as “worst player ever” Gary attempts redemption alongside Demi.Sister Bliss from Faithless joins the show ahead of their Dublin date with Moby at IMMA.Plus, Brendan’s latest Dublin sound conspiracy: pedestrian crossings vs the song of the summer.

Rebecca and Brendan kick off 98FM’s Big Breakfast hunting for your 'Little Wins'.Plus, “Who’s Laughing Now?” returns with a €500 flight voucher on the line, Matchy Matchy brings near-misses, and we hear about pet tarot in South Korea.

98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca and Paul — and the Little Wins are flying in.Plus, Matchy Matchy is back with Jason in Drimnagh, and 'Who’s Laughing Now?' has callers guessing for a €500 flight voucher.And pop icon and West End star Faye Tozer from Steps joins the show ahead of Mean Girls The Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre — with plenty of backstage chat and Steps anniversary tease.

Geri Halliwell has a new Hollywood BFF… Meryl Streep. Ginger Spice is on the set of Only Murders in the Building and celebrated her birthday with an acting icon!Our newsreader Emma Tyrell joins the show with a call-out for families who’ve had Dublin Fire Brigade help deliver their babies. If you can help out, email [email protected] a great game of Matchy Matchy and a story about Florence Welch in Brendan's Bit98FM's Big Breakfast - Weekdays from 7am on 98FM

Rebecca and Paul kick off 98FM’s Big Breakfast with sunrise chats, “red sky” weather debates, and a very real struggle: is it parka season or cami season?It’s Geri Horner’s birthday, so Paul takes on a blind rank of five her solo bangers — and reveals he once won a talent show dressed as her.Plus, a brilliant chat with Adam Garcia ahead of The Bodyguard at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and a tough round of Matchy Matchy with Keith in Shankill.

Paul is in for Brendan on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca, and it’s all about the “little wins” getting us through midweek — from getting the washing done and booking sneaky nail appointments, to new reading glasses, a spotless house before the kids wake up, and a trip to Rome.Matchy Matchy delivers another nail-biter with Angela in Swords — with one tiny word stopping a perfect match. We also get into Line of Duty’s rumoured future move to Netflix!

Paul is in for Brendan this week, and it’s a post–bank holiday catch-up full of “little wins” on 98FM’s Big Breakfast. From festival FOMO at All Together Now (yes, including a Greta Thunberg spotting) to finally getting rain on the flowers, the WhatsApps are flying in. We also launch the brand new game Who’s Laughing Now? with a €500 flight voucher up for grabs — and the first guesses are in. Plus, Matchy Matchy returns with prizes galore, a near miss for Samantha in Navan, and we chat Cheryl’s rumoured tell-all doc, an IKEA marathon, and a handwritten-letter digital detox hideaway.

Legendary rapper & musician Khakikid pops by for a chat as he releases his new single "Easy Does It"Plus, there is a seriously close game of Matchy Matchy with John in Donabate.And, an update on Larry The Cat while Brendan explains who Mandy Burnham is - and no, that isn't a misspelling!98FM's Big Breakfast, weekdays from 7am on 98FM

Best-selling author Vicki Notaro drops in to chat about her new novel Anywhere But Here, three women on the verge, and why Donegal is the ultimate escape.And the games are back: a near-miss on Matchy Matchy, then a huge Who’s Laughing Now? reveal as Shauna finally nails our secret laugh and wins a €500 flight voucher.

Big weather news on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca and Brendan: the rain is finally coming, and the scorched lawns (and the plants) couldn’t be happier.Also: Who’s Laughing Now? is back with a €500 flight voucher, a tricky Matchy Matchy, and Brendan gets quizzed on the latest TikTok phrases.

It’s all about the Little Wins on 98FM’s Big Breakfast this morning. And of course, Who’s Laughing Now? and a chaotic round of Matchy Matchy.Brendan’s Bit also reveals the strange truth behind euro banknote bridges — they were fake… until the Netherlands built them.

Croke Park really was the scene of one of the biggest sporting highlights of modern times as Mayo beat Kerry in the All Ireland Football Final - and as a result, ending the curse. But as explained in Brendan's Bit, it isn't the only sporting superstition.Plus, games of Who's Laughing Now and Matchy MatchyListen to 98FM's Big Breakfast, weekdays 7-10am.

It’s Friday on 98FM’s Big Breakfast with Rebecca and Paul (in for Brendan), and we’re celebrating your “little wins” — from hair appointment day and finding a surprise tenner, to holidays booked, honeymoons planned, and two weeks off finally in sight. Matchy Matchy is back with Keith and Diana in Lucan… and let’s just say the words were HARD.And we dive into Love Island drama, Japan’s human-sized cooling fridge, and a missing £12 million lotto ticket mystery in Wales.

It’s another sunny one on 98FM’s Big Breakfast, and Rebecca and Paul are on the hunt for your Little Wins — from Mary clocking out for her last day in work and jetting off to Lanzarote, to Paul going full Buddha with four days off social media (and smashing two audiobooks).Plus, “Who’s Laughing Now?” returns with a €500 flight voucher up for grabs — but can you beat today’s guesses?There’s big Dublin buzz as Dior announce a runway show in Trinity College, a nail-biting Matchy Matchy (hello: tea bag, stock cube…), and strange-but-true stories from Italy to elephant garlic world records.

This morning, 98FM’s Big Breakfast heads to Howth!Matchy Matchy… on a boat. Michael in Finglas tries to score the mega prize haul..Plus: a spin around Ireland’s Eye with Howth Cliff Cruises, puffin spotting, questionable Martello Tower facts, and a “Nautical or Nonsense” quiz that turns Jess into a would-be coxswain.

Rebecca and Brendan are back on 98FM’s Big Breakfast, dishing out Little Wins!Plus, Matchy Matchy serves up a tense two-out-of-three, and “Who’s Laughing Now?” has listeners guessing for a €500 flight voucher.And yes: a mooing golden retriever, and Larry the Cat vs yet another new PM.

Superstar DJ Joel Corry joins Rebecca & Brendan for a chat about his new single.Plus your Little Wins, a tough game of Matchy Matchy. Producer Russell and Brendan give their lowdown on the World Cup halftime show and Brendan tell us the story of Jimothy, the viral racoon causing havoc in the US!Listen to 98FM's Big Breakfast, weekdays from 7am.

Rebecca & Brendan are back with Little Wins — from heading off to a sunshine wedding (curly blow-dry booked, obviously), to Brendan’s desk surprise: a McDonald’s box packed with “sexy sauces” and a premium eye mask for 98FM's Super Sniffer.Plus, Charlene Murphy talks Love Island, Matchy Matchy goes sideways, and Florida’s wildest retirement-home license plate scandal.