U2 X-Radio: Hosted Shows

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A number of shows on the station are hosted by regular guests on a regular schedule. These hosts share stories, and share music on a regular basis on the station. Although we will not provide individual episode guides for these programs we will keep track of these shows and you will find that information below.

The Dan Hegarty Show:

"Irish Radio presenter Dan Hegarty hosts his own show, recorded weekly from Dublin. He’ll be playing his favorite U2 songs, along with tracks from new and breaking Irish bands."

Dan Hegarty is an Irish Radio personality who hosts a weekly three hour program on the U2 X-Radio station. The focus is mostly on the U2 songs, but he adds a mix of Irish newcomers, each week spotlighting some new artists on the station. The program airs on Saturday afternoons and does not repeat through the week, but is available after airing on demand.

  • Debuted on July 4, 2020.
  • Currently airs twice a week, Saturday and Sunday at 15:00 ET
  • When launched new shows aired Saturday at 15:00 ET
  • Starting in November 2020, new shows now air on Saturday and Sunday at 15:00 ET
  • Shows are available on demand.
  • This show does not repeat through the week.

The Jenny Huston Show:

"Jenny Huston is an Irish Canadian radio presenter and designer. Broadcasting from Dublin weekday mornings, expect quality rock, indie and electro alongside U2. Twitter: @jennyhuston."

  • Daily Show on Weekdays
  • Show launched on March 15, 2021
  • Airs from 10:00am ET until 1:00pm ET
  • Shows are available on demand.
  • This show does not repeat through the week.

The Phil Taggart Show:

"Phil Taggart hosts U2 X-Radio weekday afternoons from his home in Belfast, Ireland. You’ll hear plenty of U2 alongside a genre-bending blend of Phil’s handpicked tunes."

  • Daily Show on Weekdays
  • Show launched on May 10, 2021
  • Airs from 4:00pm ET until 7:00pm ET
  • Shows are available on demand.
  • This show does not repeat through the week.

The Rocky O'Riordan Show:

"She’s the former bassist in The Pogues and an early U2 fan. Now, Rocky O’Riordan is on U2 X-Radio taking you through the influences of U2, from the bands that came up alongside them in the early days right through to the present day."

Cait O'Riordan hosts her own weekly show where she looks at the bands that were influences and contemporaries of U2 when the band were starting, as well as focusing on early U2 tracks. She shares stories of growing up in the early 1980s, through to her career in music over the years. The show debuted a few weeks after the launch of the station, first airing on August 4, 2020.

  • Weekly Show on Tuesdays
  • Show launched on August 4, 2020
  • Originally aired at 7:00pm ET when launched, but switched to 9:00pm on May 11, 2021
  • Shows are available on demand.
  • This show does repeat through the week.

U2 Stories with Tassoula Kokkoris:

"Host Tassoula Kokkoris spotlights testimonials from U2 fans sharing personal stories related to the band. Each story explores a new theme and leads into a hand-picked U2 song."

Tassoula Kokkoris hosts a special guest for a discussion about how U2 have impacted their life, centered around a special song. The show first aired in October 2022.

  • Random Airings Throughout the Week
  • Show launched October 2022
  • Shows are available on demand.
  • This show does repeat through the week.