We've put together the top ten podcasts from the last week on Newstalk, from the Queen of Paraguay to a UFC drugs scandal, via the powerful story from Meath footballer Alan Nestor about his battle with cancer. Take your pick and enjoy the very best of NEwstalk.
The Return of Bebo
Moncrieff
Darragh Doyle joins Sean to discuss the return of Bebo and an app that avoids arguments over paying the bill.
The Irish Woman who was the Queen of Paraguay
Moncrieff
Eliza Lynch: Queen of Paraguay is a drama documentary which will be on RTE One on Thursday at 10:15. Sean was joined by Alan Gilsenan, the Director of the film.
Replacing Gerrard and January Transfer Heaven and Hell
Show: Team 33
The lads look at the best and worst January transfer window signings in Premier League history, pick the week's winners and losers and argue about the big stories
'I spend my dole on drink' Welfare Wednesdays
Show: Moncrieff
A Dublin Coolock pub is having a drinks promotion called 'Welfare Wednesday' aimed at potential customers on the dole. Henry Mckean speaks to drinkers on the dole.
Ariel Helwani on drug testing in UFC and Conor McGregor
Show: Off The Ball
Ariel Helwani joins the show to discuss the Jon Jones failed cocaine test and Conor McGregor's upcoming fight in Boston.
Health Minister's Response to ED Crisis
Show: The Right Hook
Health Minister Leo Varadkar gives his response to the crisis in Ireland's emergency departments.
Alan Nestor on his battle with testicular cancer
Show: Off The Ball
Alan Nestor joined Ger in studio to speak about his battle with testicular cancer and getting back onto the football field
The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
Show: The Right Hook
Bill Hughes takes Shane back to the late 70s/early 80s, and a classic from The Pretenders.
Robert Fisk looks behind the Charlie Hebdo shootings
Show: The Pat Kenny Show
Journalist Robert Fisk joined Pat in studio to examine the links between France’s colonial history and Wednesday’s shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo.
Johnny Sexton joins the Bodcast
Show: Off The Ball
Johnny Sexton joins the Bodcast to talk about life in Paris, his return from concussion, JJ Hanrahan's move to Northampton and who was the most cranky in training
