Thursday 30th April 2026: The Claire Byrne Show podcast on Newstalk has become Bauer Media Audio Ireland’s fastest-ever station podcast to reach 1 million listens. The milestone comes less than three months after the show debuted on Newstalk.
The Claire Byrne Show, which kicked off on Newstalk on Tuesday 3rd February, has seen exceptional growth in on-demand listening and across social media, with audiences quickly embracing Claire’s daily offering of expert analysis, searing insight and conversations that count.
Positioned in the prime mid-morning slot from 09:00– 12:00 on Newstalk’s weekday schedule, The Claire Byrne Show combines listener-driven conversation, sharp analysis and agenda-setting interviews, a formula that has rapidly translated into on-demand success and made the show a breakout hit within Bauer Media Audio Ireland’s portfolio.
Since the show’s debut, Claire has interviewed a wealth of high-profile guests including Katie Taylor, An Taoiseach, Joanne McNally and Colm Meaney consistently delivering stand-out moments that have fueled strong word-of-mouth, audience engagement and on-demand listening.
Eric Moylan, Managing Editor, Newstalk said: “This great achievement is a credit to the entire Claire Byrne show team. Hitting such a significant milestone so quickly shows the incredible connection Claire has with the public. We’re just a couple of months after launch with plenty more to come in the weeks and months ahead.”
Claire Byrne, Presenter, Newstalk said: “Reaching one million podcast listens is a milestone I’m very proud of. We aim to help our listeners make sense of the news with a bit more clarity and the odd smile too, I’m really grateful to everyone who has joined us so far. The plan is to build on that success and keep making radio that people want to listen to!”
The 1 million milestone underlines the strength of Bauer Media Audio Ireland’s digital‑audio strategy and Newstalk’s growing on‑demand footprint, as more listeners choose to catch up with flagship shows in podcast form alongside live broadcast.
The Claire Byrne Show is available live on Newstalk weekdays from 09:00 –12:00, and as a podcast on GoLoud, Newstalk.com and all major streaming platforms.