Roasted with Mark Moriarty

I was thrilled when Paul Howard agreed to come on my podcast. He is one of Ireland’s most notable writers, and as you’ll find out in this chat, he’s humble, full of fascinating stories and sees life with open eyes. We talk about growing up in a working-class part of Dublin, the early days of his journalism career, and how observing everyday life helped shape one of Ireland’s most recognisable fictional characters. Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/

Muireann O’Connell is a staple in many people’s homes as the presenter of Ireland AM. Muireann joined me to chat about life in the public eye, live TV mayhem, growing up in Limerick, and the pressures and perils of social media.Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/

Rob Kearney is a former Ireland and British & Irish Lions fullback who spent nearly two decades at the top of international rugby. A two-time Grand Slam winner and key figure in one of Ireland’s most successful eras, he built a reputation as one of the game’s most dependable and intelligent players. In this chat, Rob talks about growing up on a farm in Louth, the pressure of playing for Leinster and Ireland, and the moments that defined his career, including the famous 2013 clash with the All Blacks. We also chat about life after rugby, family, and what he enjoys eating now that strict match-day diets are a thing of the past.Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/

My first guest of the new season is An Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Over a steak dinner, we discuss his life as the leader of the country, meetings with Trump and Zelensky, personal loss, favourite meals, his idea of a perfect day, and if Cork will finally lift the Liam MacCarthy trophy.Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/

Chef, author, and TV host Mark Moriarty is back around the table with some of Ireland’s most interesting personalities. Each week, Mark serves up great food and conversation with sports stars, broadcasters, comedians, and political figures, beginning with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin.Season 3 starts Wednesday, 11 March.Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/

Marc Ó Sé hails from a dynasty of GAA football, folklore, and triumph. He played senior football for Kerry from 2002 to 2016, winning 5 All-Ireland titles, 10 Munster Championships, 3 All-Star awards, and was named player of the year in 2007. In this chat, we talk about his childhood in Ventry, family legacy, losing his father at a young age, and the surprising emotions he felt on All-Ireland final day.Season finale.Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/

Matt Cooper is a broadcaster, journalist, and author. Matt talks about his early days in Cork, becoming Ireland’s youngest newspaper editor at 30, and the gamble that led him into radio. He shares stories from his days in the newsroom and the time Dennis Rodman nearly got him arrested in North Korea. We chat about food, family, work ethic, and what keeps him curious after decades in the public eye.Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/

Tom Kerridge is one of the UK’s most influential and successful chefs of the last 20 years. Two Michelin stars, five restaurants, numerous awards, and the first pub ever to receive two Michelin stars. In my view, his CV is almost unmatched and, dare I say, even groundbreaking. This success wasn’t all plain sailing, as Tom describes. His achievements have resulted from incredible hard work, relentless focus, huge sacrifices, and struggles. Tom talks about all this and more in a fascinating chat.Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/

Carl Mullan. Presenter, podcaster, parent. In this wide ranging conversation, we chat about all of the above. Carl is genuinely wholesome and really speaks to his feelings, particularly about parenthood and how it changed his life. On top of this, he’s worked extremely hard to become the successful frontman of breakfast radio in Ireland.Brought to you by M&S Food.Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmoriarty1/