Highlights from Moncrieff

In another example of the Americanisation of this year's event, the World Cup winners have received their super bowl-style winners rings. Should men look for this style of ring when shopping?Joining Seán to discuss is Chupi Sweetman, Founder of Chupi Jewellery.

Do you have any weird food habits and why are so many of us fussy eaters even in adulthood? Henry McKean has been out and about asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.

Our current heatwave may have come to an end, but odds are good that we'll have another one. So, when the high temperatures are here, how do you exercise or work outdoors? How do they do it in Australia?John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist and author, joins Seán to discuss.

There are platforms such as Kalshi, where you can literally bet on anything. Now, there is some concern that US Government insiders are betting on political developments. This includes one individual who made $100,000 betting on words that Trump would say in speeches. His job? Running the teleprompter…Joining Seán to discuss is Scott Lucas, Professor in U.S. Politics at the UCD Clinton Institute.

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!

As you know by now, Andy Burnham has become the UK's 7th Prime Minister in a decade - and he might already be in controversial territory. He makes a cup of tea by putting the tea bag and milk before the water, should this type of behaviour be allowed, no less from a world leader?Joining Seán to discuss is Jenna Logan, Tea Sommelier for Clement & Pekoe in Dublin.

If you want a room full of books, you don't want them to appear in pristine condition, you want to give the impression that they've been well loved and read through! Because god forbid you actually read them all.Sina Najafi, Editor in Chief of Cabinet Magazine, offers a service to help, making the books appear well-read. He joins Seán to discuss.

Because of the warmer weather, we are getting through more wine. Should we go back to the 80s with the bag-in-box wine?Joining Seán to discuss is John Wilson, Wine Critic for The Irish Times.

What makes you left or right handed? The simple answer is that we're born that way, but a new study suggests that practice might have something to do with it...Ahmet Arac, Assistant Professor in Neurology at UCLA, joins Seán to discuss.

More than a thousand scholars from the Poetry Society of America have voted on the most beautiful word in the English language.The winner? Diaphanous.So, why did this word win, and what were the runner ups?Dr. Gail Flanagan, Communication and Linguistics Lecturer in UL, joins Seán to discuss.

With the kids at home now, it may be a good time to introduce them to the world of cooking. So, where do you start?Jolene Cox, Food journalist and author of ‘Now You're Cooking! 70 Recipes That Kids Can Make', and her daughter Lily Mae Cox join Seán to discuss.

An Italian village in Lake Como is to impose €200 fines on male tourists with bare chests walking down the street. Henry McKean went out and asked: should we introduce fines here in Ireland, or is it ok to let it all hang out in the good weather? And, what about wearing sunscreen?He sends in this report.

The following item contains topics of school shootings and suicide. It isn't suitable for little ears and listener discretion is advised.In 2004, John Romano walked into his New York high school with a shotgun, and started firing. He was 16 years old at the time, and thankfully nobody was killed.After serving his prison sentence, he now has a quarter of a million followers on TikTok advocating for mental health, and preventing further gun violence.He joins Seán to discuss…

There was a time in Irish political history when Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael believed they were diametrically opposites of each other. Now, it seems hard to believe they could hold Government without a coalition. So, should they remove all pretense, and call themselves centre right parties?David W. Higgins, Economist and Political Analyst, believes they should, and joins Seán to discuss.

From 23-26 July, the Paddy Power Comedy Festival takes place in Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. One of those performing only just recently began his first solo tour!Risteárd Cooper, comedian, actor and writer joins Seán to discuss.

When looking at options for a pint, have you thought about the early house? What exactly are they, and why are they dying out?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Daragh Curran, AKA The Guinness Guru.

With the hose pipe ban coming into effect for many counties from tomorrow, how can you ensure that your veg, herbs, and flowers survive and what exactly is allowed when it comes to the garden?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Mick Kelly, Founder of GIY in Waterford…

New research suggests that going to museums, concerts and the cinema can slow down biological ageing, similarly to exercise.So, how true does this sound?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Rose Ann Kenny, Regius Professor of Medicine, Head of Ageing Research at Trinity College Dublin.

Every Wednesday, Cassie Delaney will join to tell unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss cases where the weather was an accomplice, a witness, and, in one case, the detective!

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews says that a new amendment proposed by Reform would be against the Good Friday Agreement…He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

The World Cup semifinals start tonight, and they may or may not end with penalty shootouts. When this possibly happens, what are the mental aspects that affect the game?Ian Robertson is a Neuropsychologist and author of ‘How Confidence Works', and joins Seán to discuss.

A race in which Dublin's Liberties barmen will compete in running while balancing trays of Guinness will return after 30 years…Joining Seán to discuss is Jill McCann, Community Projects Manager with Diageo.

An airport pilot has written “I'm bored” while doing a test flight.Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Corps & Airport Safety and Security Auditor joins Seán to explain just how impressive that truly is…Image: flightradar24

Today is Bastille Day in France, marking the establishment of the French republic, as well as other moments in the country's history, such as the efforts of the French Resistance.So, what role did Irish people like Samuel Beckett have in helping them during WW2?Joining Seán to discuss is Oliver O'Hanlon, Researcher on Franco Irish Relations in the Department of French at UCC.

The Bayeux tapestry from France has arrived at the British Museum after a historic transfer, but the British Museum won't give many artefacts back to original owners. Why is that? Do they do these exchanges often? How much of their artefacts do not originate from Britain?Joining Seán to discuss is Laura McAtackney, Professor in Archaeology and the Co-Director of the Radical Humanities laboratory at University College Cork.

Public information ads used to be terrifying when we were children. This is not the case anymore, but Sinead Ryan thinks we should go back to those scary ads.The Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk joins Seán to discuss!Image: RSA

Research has found the fastest spider in the world. They can move at the speed of a slow human jog!This was found as part of Shreyas Kuchibhotla's master's thesis. He is a PHD Student at the University of Oxford, and joins Seán to discuss.

In this heatwave, you are probably sweating. A lot.So, what are the top things to do to stay cool and dry?Joining Seán to discuss is Caitriona Ryan from the Institute of Dermatologists.

Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur costs? Apparently, up to $30 million dollars, specifically for a T-Rex skeleton. The specimen goes on display in New York before going to auction...Maria McNamara, Professor of Paleontology at UCC, joins Seán to discuss.

As the good weather continues, how are the wild animals in the zoo coping in the heat? Henry McKean visited Dublin Zoo and met the Macaques from Indonesia, an old world monkey and the Dhole, a red type wolf from Asia.He sent in this report!

While solo travelling is becoming more popular, people can still find difficulty booking activities and accommodations that seem to be built around couples. This includes families, where the automatic assumption is that there will be two parents.So, what is it like to travel as a solo parent?Linda O'Sullivan joins Seán to share her experiences.

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!

The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) is collaborating with a group called Movement Against Anti Zionism (MAAZ) for a training course this coming Thursday called ‘Anti-Zionism as the New Anti-Semitism'. Seán's guest is concerned that this is not representative of many Irish Jews, who are proudly anti-zionist themselves - she is against the conflation of antisemitism and anti-zionism.Ria Czerniak-LeBov, Irish Jewish artist and lecturer based in Dublin, joins to discuss.

With the current heatwave, there's one thing you're probably going to do in your free time: daydrinking. But, when you're out and about with friends, how do you do it without eventually falling asleep at the table?Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietitian with Eatwell.ie joins Seán to discuss!

Should chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries?Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond Beatty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union.

As the heatwave continues, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, rivers and lakes this weekend. Irish men have traditionally steered clear of the speedo, but is it time to go European and embrace it?Joining Seán to discuss is Stylist Judy Gilroy.

It's usually customary for a visiting world leader to give a present. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued this custom at the recent NATO summit, where he gave leaders a revolver, with six bullets…Joining Seán to discuss is James Crisp, Europe Editor for The Daily Telegraph.Image: Reuters

Big companies across the world are now developing their own distinctive fragrances for their offices, but there is a mystery around why they are actually pumping out these aromas.Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist on Corporate Life at The Financial Times, Pilita Clark…

The National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition returns to Bettystown Beach this Saturday.Joining Seán to discuss is Shauna Murphy, last year's senior sculptor winner at the National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton joins Seán to discuss his new work and return to photojournalism, the Ireland Project, as well as more broadly about his life as a photojournalist.

What makes a good summer? Is it the weather, or the things you do? And, do we have rose-tinted glasses on when looking back?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sends in this report.

When Taylor Swift wrote the lyrics “It's a love story, baby, just say yes,” she probably didn't have legal documents on her mind.But, ahead of her wedding last weekend, a team of lawyers have surely been working hard to draw up what is expected to be one of the most extensive celebrity prenuptial agreements of all time.With divorce rates on the rise in Ireland, it begs the question: should we have prenups?Joining Seán to discuss is Family Law Solicitor, Keith Walsh...