
A podcast hosted by Matt Cooper featuring intimate, in-depth and insightful interviews with guests from across the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, politics and more. Audiences are long familiar with Matt’s skill as an interviewer through his radio and TV work. Now for the first time, his podcast offers him (and his guests) the opportunity to chat more personally than we’ve heard before.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 92 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

Former Labour Party Leader Pat Rabbitte is this week’s guest on Magnified.
Rabbitte previously served as Labour leader from 2002 to 2007, minister for communications, energy and natural resources from 2011 to 2014, and minister of state for commerce... more
Matt’s first guest for 2026 is Pat Byrne, founder and former Chief Executive of CityJet.
In this episode, Pat talks about his career that began in banking and finance when he was 19 years old and then spread across to aviation and consultancy.
In a... more
Nicola Sturgeon is the latest guest on Magnified.
Sturgeon released her memoir ‘Frankly’ earlier this year and here she speaks to Matt live from the National Concert Hall in Dublin about the career that led her to become the first female and longest... more
In the latest episode of Magnified, Matt speaks to Mark Henry.
Mark is the author of ‘In Fact: An Optimist’s Guide to Ireland at 100’, where he looks at how despite the challenges that we face when it comes to housing, the cost of living and other i... more
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The Tony O’Reilly episode is absolutely fascinating. Anton and Matt together are a match made in heaven but I was disappointed that Bikl Cullne wasn’t mentioned 😂 I curse Tony every time my kids use ketchup.
Absolutely loved Mario’s interview,unreal xxx
For anyone interested in Irish news and media and business personalities, this is a great podcast. Well done to Matt and the team for putting this together.
An excellent podcast by an excellent interviewer and journalist.
You got to love Matt, great new podcast!
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The episodes feature discussions that highlight personal narratives and professional journeys of individuals from various sectors such as politics, entertainment, business, and sports. Listeners can expect in-depth explorations of significant topics like mental health, social justice, and cultural heritage, alongside the guests' experiences and insights. The host's interviewing style seems to foster open, honest dialogues, leading to impactful storytelling that resonates with a diverse audience.
Notably, this podcast stands out due to its ability to blend serious societal issues with personal anecdotes, making complex topics more relatable. Each episode engages the audience in meaningful conversations that not only inform but also inspire,... more
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Recent guests on Magnified include:
1. Pat Rabbitte
2. Pat Byrne
3. Nicola Sturgeon
4. Mark Henry
5. Niall Breslin
6. Paul Johnston
7. Marc Ó Sé
8. Walter Walsh
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