Highlights from Moncrieff

Tom's guest is a member of Gen Z, meaning she is a digital native, growing up in a world of MP3 music, streaming platforms like Netflix and smartphones. But recently, she decided to jump on the so-called ‘Analogue Challenge', ditching all modern appliances for the glories of old-fashioned devices.Aoife Rooney is the Assistant Editor of Weekend Magazine at the Irish Independent, and joins to discuss her experience.

A dad in the UK has gone viral after spending over a year parking in every single space at his local Sainsbury's, carefully tracking and rating each one.What started as a way to beat boredom has captured people's attention online, raising questions about why we're so fascinated by the mundane…Bored man Gareth Wild joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss!

Many OnlyFans models, who might have hundreds of thousands of followers, outsource their private messaging obligations to teams of so-called ‘chatters', but who are these people, and what exactly do they have to do to earn their keep? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Freelance Journalist Lara Bowman, who has been investigating all this for the Times in the UK...

While most of the attention in the bald community is given to the hair transplant industry, the toupee, or ‘hair system', is experiencing something of a moment currently.Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is a man who works in this area, Jamie Kidd, owner of JK Hair Replacement in Phibsboro…

Dogs are increasingly becoming a beloved part of weddings. Kathryn Scroope, registered Veterinary Nurse and Founder of Salty Dogs Kerry is providing a very popular dog chaperoning service for people's nuptials… What could go wrong!?Kathryn joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Red carpet season doesn't just bring glamour; it shapes the body standards we absorb. This year, a trend towards extreme thinness has sparked concern, yet we're also told never to comment on others' bodies.So, has that well-meaning rule gone too far, and are we now avoiding conversations we actually need to have?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Catherine Prasifka, Novelist and Columnist.

The Housing Minister yesterday stated that no large town in Ireland is likely to achieve city status in the near future. This has come as a great disappointment to the members of the Drogheda City Status Group, which has been campaigning on this issue for many years.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is their PRO, Anthony Murphy.

As the Leaving Cert oral exams begin this weekend, we're going to look now at some tips and tricks not just to help your kids manage the stress involved, but also to succeed.Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Dan Sheedy, Principal of the Tuition Centre and a secondary school teacher for 25 years…

We have probably all used ‘Doctor Google' before a visit to a GP or consultant, but patients are now frequently turning to AI to ask about symptoms and even self diagnose!Dr Omar Tujjar is Founder of international society of medical AI and Consultant in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

It's the final countdown to the must-win World Cup play-off match between Czechia and the Republic of Ireland in Prague.What is your favourite nostalgic moment supporting the boys in green? Was it Italia 90, USA 94 or more recently Troy Parrott getting a hat-trick against Hungary last November? Henry McKean is in Prague, and has been chatting to fans…

Do you keep books in your toilet? Are they randomly thrown in there, or do you carefully select what's on display? And, should you even keep books there?Avril Allen Murphy, Interior Designer, joins Séan to discuss.

In an anonymous industrial state in Berlin, there's a clinic, but it doesn't treat any diseases: it's for people with a sexual fetish, who are turned on by medical environments.So, how does this clinic work in treating that?Dr Lana Van Orten, German Fetish Doctor and Dominatrix joins Seán to discuss.

Seán's guest has lived with slightly misaligned eyes ever since she was a child, leading to many occasions where people are not quite sure who she is speaking to… But how has it affected her life more broadly?Joining to discuss is Saoirse Hanley, Journalist with the Irish Independent.

From a small village in Kerry to the streets of New York, one Irish emigrant would go on to bring the world's most powerful city to a standstill.Mike Quill wasn't just a trade union leader, he was a revolutionary shaped by Ireland's Civil War, who fought for workers' rights, racial equality and dignity on the job. His legacy would even earn the respect of Martin Luther King Jr.Seán is joined to discuss by Lorcan Collins, who runs 1916 Walking Tours.

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins to discuss three mysterious deaths, decades apart from all over the world that have similar traits…

The Oscars red carpet was in a skip. Then a woman took it home for her flat. What else could be repurposed? Paige Thalia, Content Creator

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.

While social class has played an influential role in society, are the traditional markers of the working class, middle class and upper class still relevant? The Telegraph has undertaken an ambitious survey of 13,000 people in Britain and Northern Ireland and has now compiled a new 6-category class system based on the results. Joining Sean was Connor Ibbetson, Senior Special Projects Reporter for the Telegraph to explain.

A new child-led campaign launching today in Dublin's North Inner City is giving young people a voice on safety and bullying. Organised by the Community After Schools Project, “Listen to Us” shares children's experiences through short podcasts and videos. It comes as referrals to Tusla continue to rise, highlighting growing concerns around child safety. Joining Sean to explain the project was Ruth Breen, DLP Designated Liason Person, Community After Schools and Taylor Brennan, who is an 11 year old student

Wherever you go, it wouldn't be unusual to see a queue for the ladies' toilets...whether it's at a function, a wedding reception, a bar, a shopping centre...so, why is toilet access for women not more of a priority and should more toilets be made available? Joining Sean was someone who has first-hand experience of this...Journalist Niamh O'Reilly

The National Transport Authority is currently trying to work out a uniform policy for pets on buses, trains and trams. So, should they be allowed and is it good for the animal in the first place? Joining Sean to discuss this was behaviorist Suzi Walsh...

GUBU has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The word was first coined by Irish Journalist Conor Cruise O'Brien and is an acronym for which stands for grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented. It is based on the events in the summer of 1992, where an aristocrat called Malcom McArthur committed a double murder and was involved in a political scandal of huge proportions. Joining Sean to explain the orgin of the word and the story of Malcom McArthur is Harry McGee, Political Correspondent of The Irish Times and host of Gubu podcast.

We spend a third of our lives in bed, but are we choosing the right mattress?Experts say the wrong one can affect everything from sleep quality to daily wellbeing…Joining Seán is Pam Stone, CEO of Respa Beds, to discuss how to get it right.

We're all being encouraged to upgrade our homes to make them more sustainable, but with new windows, solar panels and insulation, it can get expensive…SEAI grants are available, but they come with many conditions and require the homeowner to pay a lot up front. At least, that's the view of some people.So, how difficult is it to get one of these grants, and is it worth the effort?Joining Seán to discuss is Peter Finn, AKA Pete the Builder, Presenter of ‘Home Rescue' and the ‘Behind the Walls' podcast.

A new collection of short stories by Irish writers continues the tradition of this particular format of fiction being a particularly strong medium for writers in this country.Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher Morash, Professor of Irish Writing at Trinity College and Editor of ‘Irish Stories', who put the anthology together...

A massive bank heist in Germany has left thousands of customers devastated after thieves emptied over 3,000 safety deposit boxes during a Christmas break-in.With millions potentially stolen, victims have lost not just money, but valuables and peace of mind. It's raising serious questions about bank security and protection.Joining Seán to discuss is Kate Connolly, Journalist with the Guardian.

Meet Micheál Fitzgerald, who has built a spaceship in a barn on a farm in East Cork. As first reported in the Irish Examiner, the realistic spaceship has been used as a set in films, and the Star Wars labour of love looks just like the real thing - which Micheál started to build back in 2019.Henry Mckean blasted off to space, and sent in this report…

While the debate around excessive screen use is often framed around children being out of control and addicted to their devices, Seán's guest takes a different view…It's the parents who are addicted to outsourcing their own caregiving responsibilities.Joining to discuss is Newstalk's Simon Tierney, who has been writing about this in the Irish Times.

At the Masters golf championships, it's traditional that the reigning champion chooses the menu for one of the dinners. Rory McIlroy chose elk as one of the meats on offer, but how do you cook that?Joining Seán to discuss is author and TV Chef Brian McDermott.

A new university project showcases an online collection of messages sent between Ireland and America in the 1900s.Joining Seán to discuss this is Breandán MacSuibhne, Historian of Modern Ireland and Director of the University of Galway's Imirce Project.

It's been over a year on since the LA Fires, which killed over 30 people and destroyed over 18,000 homes and structures and displaced around 200,000 people…How are LA communities doing a year on, and are they getting back to normal and rebuilding or facing unforeseen struggles? Henry McKean has visited one of the worst affected parts of LA and joins Seán to discuss.

A new scientific study has revealed that having regular hot baths can boost your performance as a long distance runner.Joining Seán to discuss is Elliott Jenkins, a PhD Candidate in Exercise Physiology at Cardiff Metropolitan University…

Seán's guest spent time yesterday speaking to an Oireachtas committee about the need for greater and more extensive resources for oral immunotherapy for children with allergies.Joining to discuss is Sheila Downes, from Allergy Action Ireland…

Fashion might feel fast and unpredictable, but research suggests it actually runs on a cycle. A study highlighted by Rhys Blakely in The Times supports the idea that trends tend to come back roughly every 20 years.By analysing over a century of clothing data, researchers found styles like hemlines rise and fall in a kind of rhythm, meaning what's out today could easily be back in fashion tomorrow. Even in today's fast-moving, social media-driven world, the takeaway is simple: don't throw it out just yet.Joining Seán to discuss is Cathy O'Connor, Fashion Stylist.

While the focus of the world is on Iran, another casualty of this war is Lebanon, who is also being attacked by Israel.Fianna Fáil MEP & Chair of the Development Committee at the European Parliament Barry Andrews arrived from Beirut this morning, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Reuters

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins to discuss multiple cases, including the story of a postman that went missing on Christmas Day…

You can't move for the tulips in florists and supermarkets around the country at the moment, but what are the best tips to make them last longer in a vase?Joining Seán to discuss is JP Tanner, owner of Arbour Blooms in Dublin…

With the housing crisis, there is the school of thought that we should embrace apartment living, but it seems like we're hard wired into wanting a house with a garden.Fionnuala May, Architect with Fingal County Council and President of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has been living in an apartment in Mountjoy Square for over 40 years and has raised a family there. She joins Seán to discuss.

A theory that has been contentious for hundreds of years is that there were actually two Patricks, whose stories have been conjoined into the St Patrick we celebrate today....but what evidence is there for this? Dr Chris Doyle, Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Galway, joined Sean Moncrieff on the show to discuss.

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Baywatch is coming back! We are being promised more sun, sand and slow-motion running on the beach.Newstalk reporter Henry McKean spoke with Matt Nix, the reboot's showrunner and executive producer, as well as Greg Bonann, co-creator of the original series and executive producer of the new show, to get a taste of what's to come.

My next guest recently travelled to the Arctic island of Svalbard to deposit some very important Irish documents relating to Guinness in a secure vault. Eibhlin Colgan, Archive Manager with Guinness, joined Sean Moncreiff on the show.