Highlights from Moncrieff

‘Brothers', a new series starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnaughey, is based on the popular internet theory that the two actors share the same father. So, what is this theory based on, and what was the life of Woody's father, Charles Harrelson?TV Critic Brian Lloyd joins to discuss.Image: Apple TV

Last Friday, the Central Bank of Ireland officially unveiled a new €2 commemorative coin celebrating U2 and marking 50 years since the band was formed. This will soon be followed by a coin commemorating the late author Maeve Binchy as part of the Central Bank's commemorative coins programme.Designer Shaughn McGrath joins Seán to discuss how this U2 coin was made.

A 27-year-old base jumper died on Sunday when he leapt off a 700-foot cliff and his wingsuit failed, according to authorities. This isn't a standalone incident over the years, there have been many fatal accidents from base jumping. In 2017, a Cork man died while base-jumping after his parachute opened the wrong way at the Cliffs of Moher.So, how does base jumping work and what are the dangers for those who dare to jump?Joining Seán to discuss is Base Jumper and Skydiver at Dark Edge Base, Hans Donner…

Following his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has said that the UK could go “all the way” back into the EU. What would this look like, and when could we see this happen?John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University joins Seán to discuss.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving modern day cults!

Vehicle lights are bigger and brighter these days. LED lights are a big trend in the car scene and offer a longer range for drivers, but many motorists complain that their intense white light can be almost blinding when you are driving at night. Motoring editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert joined Sean on the show to discuss.

When it comes to promoting the environment & nature in schools, An Taisce's Green Schools initiative reaches 85 % of schools, and Ireland has the highest share of Green Flags of any participating country. So, why then are so many school grounds lifeless, uninspiring and grim: tarmac and not much else? Dr Patrick Kirwan, a pioneering science teacher from Ardscoil na Mara in Waterford joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Michaelmas is a Christian festival observed in many Western Christian liturgical calendars on 29 September, and on 8 November in the Eastern Christian traditions. Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29th to honour the Archangel Michael and mark the shift from the harvest season into the darker, colder months of autumn and winter. Sean was joined on the show by Marion McGarry, Lecturer with ATU Mayo to discuss.

What is a snag list and what is it like for smaller projects like new build homes? How do snag lists work and can they delay the completion of your home? Kevin Hollingsworth, Chartered building surveyor from the Society of Chartered Surveyors joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Kids asking for a dog is a tale as old as time. So, what do you do when your kids are constantly asking for a pet? Irish Independent columnist Kirsty Blake Knox joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Prosecutors in New York are reopening an investigation into allegations that seven Cornell University fraternity brothers drugged and gang-raped a former student. The lawsuit alleges that the Cornell fraternity members were offered “essay” mitigation for their actions. Harriet Alexander from the Daily Mail US joined Sean on the show to discuss.

There is a story known as the parable of the Mexican fisherman, which is all about living for today and recognising what's really important in life. But, will living this way pay the electricity bill?Michael Houghton, Host of The Irish FIRE Podcast has tried it out himself, and joins Seán to discuss.

Here in Ireland, blood in foods has been an important part of life for centuries. It has sustained warriors in epic battles, kept off hunger, offered protection from bad luck and provided sustenance during winter.Joining Seán to discuss the importance of bloody Irish foods is Food Writer and author of ‘Blood, Guts and Black Pudding', Kate Ryan...

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, has prompted furious backlash after saying that women will make better mothers if they wear longer skirts. He said that while it might be “nice to marry a glamorous girl”, such a woman may have “gone through a string of boyfriends, dumped them, walked out, and has a tendency to cheat”...Nick Squires, Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph in Rome joins Seán to discuss what has been happening.

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 may have seen, the White House attempted to ban multiple media outlets for their alleged unfair coverage of President Trump. While all of this was happening, the White House launched ‘Trump TV' - a 24 hour streaming channel seemingly owned by the Trump organisation.Scott Lucas, Professor of US Politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD joins Seán to discuss.

For years, restaurant toilets tended to be a boring afterthought, but recently, they have emerged as arguably the most unexpectedly glamourous room in the building. From prosecco bars to antique mirrors, restaurant toilets are now a spectacle which attracts influencers and digital camera users. Interior Stylist & Design Colour Consultant at Retwiggd Sarah Twigg Doyle joined Sean to discuss.

A petition has been made to stop Galway City Council from changing their logo. €28,000 has been spent already on the new logo's creation, and it has been unveiled less than a week after councillors were told that the plans were ‘paused'. Fergus McGinn, Owner of McGinn's Hop House in joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Did you know Rolls-Royce has a connection to the spirit world? Well at least their names do... so what are cars actually named after and why? Paddy Comyn, Head of automotive content and communications with Done Deal Cars joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Queues for food have become a regular occurrence, whether that be 20 hours waiting to get free chicken at Popeyes or the constant line outside Bambinos for a slice of pizza, why do we do it?Jason O'Callaghan, Owner of the D4 Clinic and Psychologist who specialises in Clinical Hypnotherapy joined Sean on the show to discuss

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...

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!

The museum at Kilmainham Gaol has recently added artefacts from the final days of the 1916 Rising, and not just from the well-known names.Joining Seán to discuss is Brian Crowley, Collections Curator at Kilmainham Gaol.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

John Cleary is a taxi driver by profession, but is also Senior Plus Footgolf National Champion 2025 and 2026.He joins Seán to discuss how exactly the sport works!

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…

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!

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.

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

Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator joined Seán for the weekly TV review slot covering what's out today, and looking back at some of the greatest shows, TV on the Radio…

Sean Moncrieff was joined by Jacob Wester, the man who got buried in an avalanche in Norway...

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…

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…

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!

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.

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.

The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry. Experts put the long lives of the Japanese down to several factors, including a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. Sean was joined by Rose Anne Kenny, Regius Professor of Medicine at Trinity and Prinicipal Investigator of TILDA, The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at TCD.

No Big Deal is a sitcom produced purely by AI that has premiered on YouTube. Set inside the chaotic world of venture capital, No Big Deal follows an eccentric team at investment firm Janus. Sean was joined by TV and Film Critic Brian Llyod to hear his opinions on it. Image: C21 Media