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Mario"s Sunday Roast

Mario"s Sunday Roast is your Sunday fix of features, music and discussions with guests from the world of entertainment, culture and sport from 11am to 1pm every Sunday!

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13:42

Why Advertising And The Biggest Hits In Music Go Hand...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/19

Advertising and music go hand in hand. Nearly every great and memorable ads features an iconic tune, and that doesn't happen by accident. What started off as jingles in the early days of commercial radio has evolved into big money business over the years. Neal Davis, CEO of BBDO Dublin joined Mario on Mario's Sunday Roast to to delve deeper into this fascinating subject. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/06/19180202/MSR-Music-and-Ads.mp3"][/audio]

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13:42

Why Advertising And The Biggest Hits In Music Go Hand...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/19

Advertising and music go hand in hand. Nearly every great and memorable ads features an iconic tune, and that doesn't happen by accident. What started off as jingles in the early days of commercial radio has evolved into big money business over the years. Neal Davis, CEO of BBDO Dublin joined Mario on Mario's Sunday Roast to to delve deeper into this fascinating subject. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/06/19180202/MSR-Music-and-Ads.mp3"][/audio]

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14:20

Munya Chawawa: Why My Black Lives Matter Comedy Video...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/19

Munya Chawawa went viral after posting a parody of the reporting of Black Lives Matter protests. He says he was inspired to make the video because of how disappointed he was about the coverage the movement was getting. The parody video now has over 3 million views on Twitter and was shared around the world. British media reporting on the Black Lives Matter protests tomorrow. ‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/yHQqmkDcnk — Munya Chawawa (@munyachawawa) June 7, 2020 Munya joined Mario for Mario's Sunday

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14:20

Munya Chawawa: Why My Black Lives Matter Comedy Video...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/19

Munya Chawawa went viral after posting a parody of the reporting of Black Lives Matter protests. He says he was inspired to make the video because of how disappointed he was about the coverage the movement was getting. The parody video now has over 3 million views on Twitter and was shared around the world. British media reporting on the Black Lives Matter protests tomorrow. ‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/yHQqmkDcnk — Munya Chawawa (@munyachawawa) June 7, 2020 Munya joined Mario for Mario's Sunday

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8:28

The Story Behind The Song 'I Wish I Knew How It Would...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/11

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free was recorded by Nina Simone in 1967. It was written by Billy Taylor and Dick Dallas in 1963 and went on to be adopted by the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s in which Nina Simone was heavily involved. Lyrically the song is one of frustration at the plight of the black community while also outlining what freedom and equality would look like. John Caddell joined Mario for Mario's Sunday Roast to dive deeper into the Story Behind The Song 'I Wish I

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8:28

The Story Behind The Song 'I Wish I Knew How It Would...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/11

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free was recorded by Nina Simone in 1967. It was written by Billy Taylor and Dick Dallas in 1963 and went on to be adopted by the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s in which Nina Simone was heavily involved. Lyrically the song is one of frustration at the plight of the black community while also outlining what freedom and equality would look like. John Caddell joined Mario for Mario's Sunday Roast to dive deeper into the Story Behind The Song 'I Wish I

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19:18

Social Entrepreneur Deborah Somorin On Why Racism Is...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/11

Deborah Somorin moved from Nigeria to Naas when she was ten years old. Growing up, she faced homelessness, a teenage pregnancy and the loss of her mother to suicide. Now she's helping disadvantaged students succeed with Empower the Family, which is an approved housing body. This week Deborah posted on LinkedIn saying: Like every black person in Ireland, I’m battling with a lot of different emotions right now – explain how you’re feeling and why… What I’ve learned to date is you can’t force people to

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19:18

Social Entrepreneur Deborah Somorin On Why Racism Is...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/11

Deborah Somorin moved from Nigeria to Naas when she was ten years old. Growing up, she faced homelessness, a teenage pregnancy and the loss of her mother to suicide. Now she's helping disadvantaged students succeed with Empower the Family, which is an approved housing body. This week Deborah posted on LinkedIn saying: Like every black person in Ireland, I’m battling with a lot of different emotions right now – explain how you’re feeling and why… What I’ve learned to date is you can’t force people to

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20:06

Pogues Member Cait O'Riordan On Lockdown Life In New...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/03

Cait O'Riordan has been in New York for the last four years. Before Covid hit O'Riordan was midway through a really interesting tour, which saw Spider Stacy and Cait O'Riordan, both of The Pogues ,hit the road and play a full Pogues set, backed by Lost Bayou Ramblers. With that tour on hold for the time being O'Riordan joined Mario's Sunday Roast to talk us through what lockdown life is like in New York. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/06/03191312/Cait-OR.mp3"][/audio]

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20:06

Pogues Member Cait O'Riordan On Lockdown Life In New...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/03

Cait O'Riordan has been in New York for the last four years. Before Covid hit O'Riordan was midway through a really interesting tour, which saw Spider Stacy and Cait O'Riordan, both of The Pogues ,hit the road and play a full Pogues set, backed by Lost Bayou Ramblers. With that tour on hold for the time being O'Riordan joined Mario's Sunday Roast to talk us through what lockdown life is like in New York. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/06/03191312/Cait-OR.mp3"][/audio]

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8:25

The Story Behind The Song 'Paper Planes' By M.I.A.

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/03

When it was first released people thoughtM.I.A.'s Paper Planes was about robbery and drugs and crime in general. However the hit song is actually representative of M.I.A.'s impressions of how immigrants are perceived in the countries they move to. Maya "M.I.A." Arulpragasam comes from Sri Lanka and the singer has experienced life as an immigrant in Britain and in the U.S. M.I.A. explained that the "paper planes are counterfeit visas made by immigrants." Broadcaster Suzanne Kane joined Mario's

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8:25

The Story Behind The Song 'Paper Planes' By M.I.A.

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/06/03

When it was first released people thoughtM.I.A.'s Paper Planes was about robbery and drugs and crime in general. However the hit song is actually representative of M.I.A.'s impressions of how immigrants are perceived in the countries they move to. Maya "M.I.A." Arulpragasam comes from Sri Lanka and the singer has experienced life as an immigrant in Britain and in the U.S. M.I.A. explained that the "paper planes are counterfeit visas made by immigrants." Broadcaster Suzanne Kane joined Mario's

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13:25

What Do We Really Know About The Elusive Billionaire...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/05/25

Jeff Bezos looks set to retain his title of the 'world's richest man' even after the global pandemic takes it's toll this year. Projections place Bezos' net worth at the end of 2020 in the region of around $200 Billion. But apart from his vast wealth, what do we really know about the mysterious Amazon tycoon? Emmet Ryan from the Business Post joined Mario for Mario's Sunday Roast to bring us up to speed on all things Jeff Bezos. Catch their chat in full by pressing the Listen button on this

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13:25

What Do We Really Know About The Elusive Billionaire...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/05/25

Jeff Bezos looks set to retain his title of the 'world's richest man' even after the global pandemic takes it's toll this year. Projections place Bezos' net worth at the end of 2020 in the region of around $200 Billion. But apart from his vast wealth, what do we really know about the mysterious Amazon tycoon? Emmet Ryan from the Business Post joined Mario for Mario's Sunday Roast to bring us up to speed on all things Jeff Bezos. Catch their chat in full by pressing the Listen button on this

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9:15

Story Behind The Song 'Connected' By Stereo MCs

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/05/25

Released in 1992, Connected went on to become a big hit internationally, especially the United States. It continues to live on nearly 30 years later, featuring in ads and most recently in the latest Netflix trending show 'The Last Dance', the tune plays over a montage of Michael Jordan scoring a rake of points against the New York Nicks. Connected was written in a basement studio in Brixton and it’s about people being connected, not being ‘blind’ to racial conflict. The walking talking musical

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9:15

Story Behind The Song 'Connected' By Stereo MCs

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/05/25

Released in 1992, Connected went on to become a big hit internationally, especially the United States. It continues to live on nearly 30 years later, featuring in ads and most recently in the latest Netflix trending show 'The Last Dance', the tune plays over a montage of Michael Jordan scoring a rake of points against the New York Nicks. Connected was written in a basement studio in Brixton and it’s about people being connected, not being ‘blind’ to racial conflict. The walking talking musical

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12:49

Story Behind The Song 'Wind Of Change' By Scorpions

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/05/18

Wind Of Change was originally written and recorded 1991, following a trip by the German band Scorpions to the USSR. It topped the charts in Germany and across Europe, in the US and in the UK and has since gone on to become a song associated with the fall of the Berlin Wall. It remains the top selling German single to date. However the song has recently been the subject of a podcast which explores the rumour that it was, in fact, written by the CIA. To hear all about The Story Behind The Song on

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12:49

Story Behind The Song 'Wind Of Change' By Scorpions

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/05/18

Wind Of Change was originally written and recorded 1991, following a trip by the German band Scorpions to the USSR. It topped the charts in Germany and across Europe, in the US and in the UK and has since gone on to become a song associated with the fall of the Berlin Wall. It remains the top selling German single to date. However the song has recently been the subject of a podcast which explores the rumour that it was, in fact, written by the CIA. To hear all about The Story Behind The Song on

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43:20

How Did People In Ireland React To Leading Nazis...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/05/18

Across Europe on May 8, VE Day was celebrated to mark the end of World War 2. This reminded Mario of an email / phone call he received a few years ago from a guy called Fin Dwyer . Fin is a historian and presenter of the hugely popular Irish History podcast. He had been working on a fascinating story about a time after the war, when a number of leading Nazis – people who Donald Trump would have called ‘Bad Dudes’ - were welcomed in Ireland and given shelter here. One of them was a particularly

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43:20

How Did People In Ireland React To Leading Nazis...

Mario"s Sunday Roast ·

2020/05/18

Across Europe on May 8, VE Day was celebrated to mark the end of World War 2. This reminded Mario of an email / phone call he received a few years ago from a guy called Fin Dwyer . Fin is a historian and presenter of the hugely popular Irish History podcast. He had been working on a fascinating story about a time after the war, when a number of leading Nazis – people who Donald Trump would have called ‘Bad Dudes’ - were welcomed in Ireland and given shelter here. One of them was a particularly

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