You can listen back to the full interviews featured in this afternoon’s ‘Best of the Last Word’ programme here:
Chat show phenomenon Graham Norton joined Matt for an in-depth interview about his life and career in June:
Former Derry All-Star and RTE pundit Joe Brolly joined Matt to discuss his strong views on organ donation and on Sean Cavanagh's controversial tackle vs Monaghan:
Matt Cooper looks back on the leaked Anglo Irish Bank phone conversations dating from September 2008 when Anglo was on the verge of collapse:
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, aka Nidge from Love/Hate, joined Matt on the show in July:
During Simon Week in October, Matt spoke to Mike Mackey from Galway, a former homeless man:
In July, conger eel attack victim Jimmy Griffin described his horrific experience while diving in Killary Harbour:
Our own Mario Rosenstock joined Matt in studio in November to discuss his delight at the Republic of Ireland's new management team:
Listen back here to the full interviews featured in The Best of The Last Word 2013 Part 1 from Monday 30th December.