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  • Yesterday · 9 min

    Can kids enjoy music without screen time?

    The Walkman gave an entire generation of children their first taste of independence. Music has continued to be a rite of passage of independence for kids, only now it is heavily linked to screen time. So, how have we gotten to this point? Joining Seán to discuss is freelance journalist and parenting columnist with the Journal.ie, Niamh O’Reilly...

  • Yesterday · 14 min

    Food changing the way we see the world - Henry McKean Reports

    Today is One Day Many Voices #ODMV26, funded by Coimisiún na Meán and produced by Learning Waves, to celebrate cultural diversity and inclusivity across Irish radio. With this in mind, Henry McKean has been chatting to the food and hospitality sector and how their influence has changed our taste buds and the way we see the world. A two way street, swapping stories and experiences and coming out stronger and better than before. He joins Seán to discuss!

  • Wednesday · 5 min

    The history behind the ‘Club’ drinks

    I'm sure we have all heard of Club Soda and Club Orange, but did you know it originated from Kildare Street in Dublin? Joining Seán to discuss is history content creator, Jane Casey...

  • Wednesday · 10 min

    How young women in Ireland manage safety on a night out

    The experience of a night out for men and women couldn't be more different. Men only need to know where they’re going and (sometimes) what to wear. Women need to be vigilant, considering their route home, checking their drinks and staying close to their friends. It’s so ingrained that if something bad does happen, it’s sometimes considered the woman’s fault for not being situationally aware... Shannon Hughes Spence, PhD candidate at SETU and a Research Assistant at DCU has been conducting research on this, and joins Seán to discuss.

  • Wednesday · 10 min

    Is Tom Cruise uncancellable?

    Tom Cruise is currently making the interview rounds for his upcoming movie ‘Digger’, but many people online are saying the interviews feel filtered. There’s no mention of his Scientology links, ex-wives saying he’s crazy or weird method-acting techniques. So, does Tom Cruise have the Hollywood free pass? Joining Seán to discuss is Entertainment Journalist Olivia Fahy.

  • Wednesday · 16 min

    Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Poisoned by Accident

    Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where deaths were caused by accidental poisonings.

  • Wednesday · 11 min

    Savannah Nguyen on homelessness experience with her son

    There’s a bit of a cliché about homelessness that involves rough sleeping, or that it involves an addiction, but that’s not the case at all. It’s usually due to a set of circumstances out of that person’s control. This was the experience of Savannah Nguyen and her son, and she joins Seán to discuss.

  • Tuesday · 6 min

    Autumnal Equinox takes place tonight - what to expect

    The September or autumnal equinox takes place tonight and marks the astronomical beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Joining Seán to discuss this is Editor of Astronomy Ireland Magazine, David Moore…

  • Tuesday · 10 min

    Is karaoke still a thing?

    Remember when karaoke was all the rage? It used to be in every pub and club around the country, but has now seemingly moved to more private premises… So, is the art of karaoke still alive in its own way? Davina Devine, Drag Queen, Performer and karaoke host at The George joins Seán to discuss!

  • Tuesday · 20 min

    Relationship Coach Alex Croxford on coming to terms with her cheating

    Alex Croxford had a seemingly perfect life until she was unfaithful to her husband in their first year of marriage. Now, she’s a Relationship Coach, helping women like her understand there’s a betrayal of the self that happens long before any cheating... She joins Seán to discuss.

  • Monday · 5 min

    The death of the dining room

    Jen Sheehan, Former Home of the Year Winner joined Sean Moncrieff on the show to discuss the death of the dining room.

  • Monday · 14 min

    Henry McKean reports on the State’s investment scheme

    As you know a state investment scheme is coming that we're yet to learn all the details. What we do know because this is the case with all investments is that there will be an element of risk. But is this the sort of thing Irish people go in for? There seems to be far less of a culture of investing here than there is in other countries. Newstalk's The Money Is Under The Bed correspondent Henry McKean went to ask people in Cork…

  • Monday · 9 min

    Adults playing with toys

    A study of last year’s toy market suggests that adults now account for 28 per cent of toy sales globally. And that’s not because they’re buying them for kids. What might appear strange to some, this mid-life interest in toys is not unusual today, according to Hazel McCarthy from Toy Corner in Moycullen in Galway…

  • Monday · 17 min

    Four Questions: The Stag Weekend I Nearly Didn't Have

    We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!

  • September 18 · 5 min

    Scientists in Bolivia discover new a species of cat

    Scientists in Bolivia have identified a small wild cat with a leopard-like coat as a previously unknown species. This is the first time in 100 years that a new species of cat has been discovered making it a momentous occasion. Local communities call the feline "tilcayo," a nickname that inspired the cat's new scientific designation, Leopardus tilcayo. Dr. Colin Lawton, Head of Zoology at the University of Galway joined Sean to talk about this huge discovery.

  • September 18 · 7 min

    Ireland takes home 82 medals at the World Steak Challenge

    Launched in 2015, the World Steak Challenge is regarded as an international benchmark for quality within the global steak industry. Ireland has once again been crowned the top-performing country at the World Steak Challenge, taking home a record-breaking 82 medals at this year's awards event in Amsterdam. Chef Marcus O’Laoire joined Sean to discuss the competition.

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