We were delighted to be joined by stage and screen star Gary Lydon this week for the Culture Club. He spoke about his favourite music, TV, films and more! You can catch Gary in 'The Hangman' that's currently being shown in The Gaiety Theatre. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

We were delighted to be joined by author Karl Geary this week for the Culture Club. He spoke about his favourite music, TV, films and more! His latest novel is 'Juno Loves Legs' available now. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Our latest member of the Culture Club is Irish cellist Patrick Dexter! He joined The Last Word to discuss his favourite music, gigs, movies and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Joining us on the Culture Club this week is author Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, aka Sam Blake! She chatted to Ian about her favourite music, films, books and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

This week on the Culture Club, we were joined by legendary broadcaster, Marty Morrissey! He joined Matt to discuss his favourite books, music, television and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Novelist Kathleen MacMahon is the latest author to appear on The Last Word’s Culture Club! She spoke to Matt about her favourite music, movies, books and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' butt on this page.

Alison Curtis, presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM is our latest guest on The Culture Club! She spoke to Matt about her favourite music, movies, TV shows and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

This week on the Culture Club Matt spoke to author Joseph O’Connor about his latest novel, My Father’s House, and his favourite music, movies, books and more! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik is the latest politician to take part in The Culture Club. The Dublin Bay South TD spoke to Matt about her favourite music, TV, books and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Fianna Fáil TD Christopher O’Sullivan is the latest politician to do the Culture Club. The Cork South-West TD spoke to Matt about his love for music, movies and his more unusual hobbies like bird watching and whale watching. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

This week, People Before Profit TD for Dublin-South Central Bríd Smith joined Matt for the Culture Club. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

This week's Culture Club is with Faye O'Rourke, lead singer of Soda Blonde. She joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss her favourite music, movies and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

This week for The Culture Club Matt spoke to author Mick Herron. Mick’s popular series of books has now been made into the Apple TV show Slow Horses. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas is a syndicated columnist and contributor to The Last Word’s US Slot. To celebrate his 80th birthday he joined Matt for the Culture Club. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Podcaster and writer Maia Dunphy is our latest inductee into the Culture Club. You can listen to her podcast 'Read The Room' now on the GoLoud app. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ian Rankin is our latest culture club recruit. He joined us to discuss movies, music, his book 'A Heart Full of Headstones' and everything in between! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell is the latest inductee to the Culture Club. Her latest novel ‘The Marriage Portrait’ has been shortlisted for Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Following the release of his new book, ex-Kerry player and designer Paul Galvin joins us for this week's Culture Club! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

This week, Des Cahill announced he was stepping down as host of The Sunday Game’s highlights programme. The show has faced criticism from GAA fans in recent years, so is this an opportunity for RTE to reset its format? Michael Foley of The Sunday Times joined Matt to discuss what the broadcaster could do to revamp it.

The government is warning it can no longer guarantee it will be able to provide accommodation for all refugees and asylum seekers. It comes as the CityWest transit hub is full and won't be accepting any new arrivals. Emma Lane-Spollen, national coordinator for the Ukraine Civil Society Forum and Bulelani Mfaco from the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) joined Matt to discuss how the country got to this point and what can be done to improve accommodation supply.