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The Arts. is it elitist or for everyone? And if it IS seen as elitist and snobby how can this perception be changed? Broadcaster Mary O Neill and Writer Anna Jordan debate this with Maria McCann on this week's episode of Back Chat

No matter what the cause is, Hair loss is an extremely distressing condition. It causes anxiety, upset, and embarrassment. So the job of making sure women can cope, and can look their best is an important one, and one this week's One On One guest does very well. She is Joyce O Carroll, owner and founder of WigWorld in Waterford.

The news recently that one of the original Reality TV formats was nearing the end of it's days was not welcome news to Big Brother fans! It's the subject of this week's episode, which also incluðes talk of Love Island and Teen Mom! So, how 'real' is Reality TV, how taking part in shows like this changes lives, and even though we love it, would any of us go into the Big Brother House, are all on the agenda. With Yvonne Whelan & Daniel Keating

The Solas Centre Run For Life is coming up on October 14th A group of 10 people were selected to get Couch To 10k Training, including Broadcaster Paula Phelan and Hair Stylist Brian Kelly. They joined me out in Back Chat HQ to talk about how training is going, and why they wanted to get involved. And stay tuned to the end for Brian's excellent hack for when your t shirt is too small!

John McGuire has been running his Garden Centre in Woodstown for more years then he cares to remember. It is truly a family business, started by John's father Paddy, who was well known in Waterford, and a familiar voice on local radio. In this Back Chat One On One Maria talks to John about his life, his business and the pride he has in following in his father's footsteps.

The 80's was the time of Dallas, Dynasty and Shoulder Pads. It was a time of change in Ireland, There was great music, great TV, and great films. But there was also trouble in Northern Ireland and AIDS. In this week's Back Chat,With Maria McCann we go through the high and lows of the 80's, discussing what we got up to, what we looked like, what we listened to, watch we watched, and for my two guests, what it was like being young and Gay in this fabulous decade. With Des O Keefe & Billy Rea

August 25th in the WIT Arena in Waterford, will see the launch of the DC Dynamos - a fun day out for all the family, but a family day with a difference because it's focus is in faciliating those with Dyspraxia to do things at their own pace, and for parents to get information and support they mightn't have known was available. Dyspraxia is a little known condition, that affects a surprisingly high number of children, and in this episode you'll hear from parents, finding out the best way to help their children do the same things other kids can do. Because they CAN, it's just takes more time. And these parents do this the best way possible, with committment and humour, as you'll hear on this week's Back Chat With Maria McCann. With Karen Power, Benny Finlay & Brenda Giles

It's benefits are huge, but yet many of us avoid it like the plague for many reasons - we're too old, too fat, it's too late to start. All excuses! But in this week's episode you can hear how Weight Training has changed a 14 year old's life, how it has kept a 70 year woman's body and mind in great shape with no sign of a Bingo Wing! And you'll also hear how someone outwardly confident who loves to inspire others, sometimes needs to take a moment to just breathe! With Mags Murphy, Christie Sherlock & Ellen Power

John Keane followed his dream of setting up the best Pizzeria he possibly could. In this Back Chat one on one I've been talking to John and hearing how 'Slice' in Ballinakill Shopping Centre in Waterford came to be.

They are a small but dedicated group who stepped up to the plate when it was decided it was better if their other halves went out to work - and they didn't. They can discuss in considerable detail the contents of nappies, the challenge of School Runs - and School Lunches. And we don't get to hear from them much! Time to redress the balance and hear from some Stay At Home Dad's. With Brendan McCarthy & Blogger Benny Finlay AKA Daddy Poppins.

It's definitely the show of the moment, irresistible to just about everybody, even people who are normally allergic to any kind of Reality TV. For this week's Back Chat With Maria McCann I got together with three other obsessives to discuss the mighty Love island, it's effects on young people and when it's all over, the downside of a show based on people's perception of your Personality. With Claire Power, Paula Phelan & Trishauna Archer

Jim Gordon known to pretty much everyone as 'Flash' is a Chef, Publican, Entrepreneur and a forward thinker. He loves a project and isn't afraid to take on something he believes in. In this Back Chat one on one Flash talks about how he got where he is today, how he's still full of ideas and love for what he does, and also shares some of his plans for the future.

It is without doubt, a jewel in the crown of Waterford Attractions. In this week's episode of Back Chat With Maria McCann, I'm talking to one of the first people to have the idea of making use of the old disused railway Line, who had a vision for it, but by his own admission, it has more then exceeded his expectations.. . I also have someone who has made a business from it, by bringing groups to do the Waterford Camino, and a dedicated user of the fabulous amenity which is... the Waterford Greenway. You'll hear their passion for promoting and using it, and the pride in being part of making it happen. With Ger Barron, Michael Garland & Roddie Cleere

Waterford is steeped in Theatre, Musical Theatre, Drama and even Panto. Where did that tradition come from? Why do so many people put so much effort into putting on shows, and also fundraising to make those shows happen year after year? This week's episode takes a look behind the scenes, with Back Chatters involved in performing, making the music happen, producing, and even training the next generation to carry on Waterford's strong link with Theatre. With Vicki Graham,Padraig O Griofa and Wayne Brown

It's World Cup time and this week's Back Chat has two big soccer fans trying to convince Maria she's really missing something by not watching it. So there's talk of Best Moments, favourite Players where's the best place to watch the matches, Irish soccer fans, and mu ch more. These guys love their soccer and know their stuff! With Timmy Ryan & Vincent Bradley

n this week's episode of Back Chat we're asking what kind of a society do we want to live in? Are the problems we have as a country simply down to a lack of money? Why are we so stressed? Was it really better in the past when our expectations of all the things we think are necessary was set much lower? How can we make Ireland a better place to live for everyone? Or is that just idealistic and impossible? Talking all that through with this week's Back Chatters, TV Honan, Nichola Beresford & Derbhile Graham

On the morning when the Exit Polls showed a seismic shift in Irish Society, this week's Back Chatters and I discussed the implications of the Repeal referendum Result and how people had come to their decisions. By the time we finished recording it was pretty much all over. Was the defeat of the No Vote a surprise or was it always on the cards because we're a different people now then we used to be? With Nichola Beresford, Derbhile Graham & TV Honan

In this week's episode we're talking Weddings, Royal and otherwise! Are some Wedding 'gimmicks' getting completely out of hand? Llamas anyone? We also talk about the upcoming Referendum on Repeal. With Mary Roche, Sinead Flynn & Laura Nolan

Well it wasn't to be for Ireland this year, but we have Eurovision Fever on Back Chat this week as we discussed contests past and present. Two of the Back Chatters have a closer association to it then most of us! We also spoke about Music in general, the decline in popularity of some Intruments and how certain skills are being lost in the field of Music Education With Liam Walsh, Brendan Mc Carthy & Tara Kelly

The introduction of the Sugar Tax and talk of weighing school children provided most of the content for this week's episode of Back Chat With Maria McCann. Food is such an emotive subject, and a great trigger for Nostalgia, so of course we also got into conversation about all those foods our mothers wouldn't let us have - even though 'all the other mothers' let their kids have it, as we blatantly lied to our parents! With Libby Shanahan, Cian Foley & Michael Quinn