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Tom came out of the womb in 1978 holding a microphone. Initially he put this to good use fronting the band U2 wished they were, Something Happens. His megalomania soon got the better of him and he branched out into broadcasting, presenting award winning shows for TV and radio.
He somehow worked out the code for the Newstalk studios in 2008 and has been here ever since.
Tom is perfect entertaining company for your morning. As well as having fun with whatever is making the news, you can get in touch and set the agenda yourself!
Ever wondered if yawning is contagious or does the five second rule actually exist? Kieran Cuddihy joins Tom every Monday at 10.40am to test all of the myths we grew up with, and some you may not have ever heard of by the appliance of science. If you have a myth you want Kieran to test email tom@newstalk.ie
Tom is joined by an expert in a particular field every Monday at 11am to answer your questions. If there is any area in your life you would like expert advice on; from children’s nutrition to employment rights, just email tom@newstalk.ie and we’ll find the expert with all the answers.
Actress, farmer, agony aunt, Buddhist, Bond Girl wannabe and some-time jogger Mary McEvoy keeps Tom in check and answers your dilemmas every Tuesday from 11am. If you want Mary's advice send your question or query to askmary@newstalk.ie
Professor of Modern History, Diarmaid Ferriter joins Tom every Wednesday to discuss a particular aspect of social history and the impact it has on modern Irish society today.
George Byrne has the week’s best movie picks for you every Thursday at 11.20am. He’ll also put your movie knowledge to the test and give you the chance to win a coveted Tom Dunne nudie pen with his weekly trivia question. If you think you can stump George with a trivia question of your own email your question to tom@newstalk.ie and you could put it to him next week!
Tom is joined by the biggest and best music acts around for a chat and a live session every Friday at 11.30. Recent performers have included Tom Baxter, Beth Orton, Soak and Willy Mason.
