Tom Dunne (returns): Episode 255

Tom Dunne is, without a doubt, one of the most beloved voices in Irish broadcasting. Having made his first appearance on Irishman Abroad almost 5 years ago, Tom sat down with Jarlath this week to have the much-anticipated follow-up conversation to their ridiculously entertaining first meeting.

Tom opens up about his most humiliating experiences with Something Happens (3:00), his differences with Dave Fanning (43:00) and his struggle to retain the optimism for which he is so well known (1:07:00). 

From his soul-destroying interview with Simply Red (30:00) to why it felt right to leave Today FM (58:00) and his strange yet wonderful first chat with Paul McCartney (36:00) and much more. This return episode of the broadcasting legend is truly well worth the wait.

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