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“Houston, We Have A Problem”, "Luke, I am your father", “Mirror, Mirror On The Wall” - believe it or not all of those quotes are wrong! Movie editor at entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd, joined Sean to talk about some of the most memorable, and frequently wrong quotes!

New York City police are investigating the bizarre case of ‘manhole creepers’ emerging from the city’s sewers, apparently looking for treasure.For more on the story, Seán is joined by Andrew Buncombe, Freelance Journalist in the U.S.

Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller ‘Disclosure Day’, about the leadup to a worldwide revelation that humanity is not alone, is set to release this Friday.During the week, the Irish Film Institution received their 70mm rolls of the film. The IFI is the only place in the country where you can still see a 70mm film, but what are the differences and advantages of this format?Joining Seán to discuss is the IFI’s Chief Projectionist, Paul Marky.

As the World Cup kicks off tomorrow, it is worth bearing in mind that research consistently shows a spike in domestic abuse against women during major football tournaments…Joining Seán to discuss this is Karol Balfe, CEO of Action Aid Ireland, who has been conveying her thoughts in the Journal.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where people disappeared, but later came back.

Is there such a thing as too much PDA? While there is no definitive answer, there are moments where even the most open of us must draw the line?But, are we drawing the line too soon in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss this is Dr Siobhan O'Higgins, Sexologist and Educator from the School of Psychology at the University of Galway.

While it’s often said that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, is there value in our modern world to be alone sometimes?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and sends in this report.

The bagel has become a staple of lunchtimes here in Ireland again. In the mid-2000s, we had bagel bars across the country, until in the 2010s when carbs became the enemy. But now, they are back, and better than ever before…Joining Seán to discuss the history of the bagel is Dympna O’Brien, Managing Director of Bretzel Bakery in Dublin.

Deep in the New York Times lies a strange collection of articles that have yet to be published. At last count, their number of obituaries was at over 2,000. The New York Times is among the last major international news outlets to dedicate an entire department to the writing of obituaries.Adam Bernstein previously spent 17 years writing and editing obituaries at the Washington Post, and is now The New York Times Deputy Obituaries Editor. He joins Seán to discuss.

The recent downpours of rain are bringing the slugs out in large numbers, and at the worst time for gardeners, when new vegetable seedlings are at their most vulnerable…So, how do you deal with them? Joining Seán to discuss is Mick Kelly from GIY in Waterford.

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 Doireann O’Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!

Unlike drunk driving, the current law on cycling while intoxicated does not specify a specific limit. Rather, it relies on the Gardaí judging whether you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point that you do not have proper control of the bike. So, should a specific limit for cycling while drunk be introduced?Joining Seán to discuss further is Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring Expert with Carzone.

Have you ever felt the need to spend money on things you don’t need when you get anxious? Well there’s a new name for it: ‘Doom Spending’. It has become quite common among young people in Ireland at the minute, so how do you stop it?Joining Seán to discuss is Lecturer in Accounting at UCC, Oliver Browne...

Have you heard of the new trend ‘Spermmaxxing’? On social media, people are using this as a term to describe ways you can increase the quality and quantity of your sperm. The approaches to this range anywhere from getting more sleep and eating better, to eating raw garlic and dipping your testicles in ice water…So, does any of this actually work?Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and author of ‘Still Trying to Conceive’.

The storyboarding community is up in arms after it was revealed that Martin Scorsese has invested in a firm that uses AI to make storyboards, rather than human artists.Joining Seán to discuss is Rebecca Reynolds, a Storyboard Artist based in Dublin…Image: New York Times

As the World Cup gets underway in a matter of days, how exactly will new technology change the way it is broadcast into our sitting rooms?Joining Seán to discuss is Joe Towns, Programme Director in Sports Broadcasting at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire. If you had that kind of money what would you do with it? Should any one person have that much money?Henry McKean spoke to Money Expert Eoin Magee and Oxfam Ireland, as well as listeners, and sent in this report...

As you may have heard, not all is well in the Healy-Rae family. In an interview to Radio Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae said he felt like he had to resign his position in Government because his brother Danny did not have confidence - implying they couldn’t disagree in public.Does family come before politics in these dynasties? And are we seeing the end of the political dynasty in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

Would you be excited by the idea of a ‘staffless hotel’? How does one work, where there’s nobody to check you in or out?Joining Seán to discuss is Jack Rear, Senior Lifestyle Writer with The Daily Telegraph, who recently went to one in London.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases of con artists in Ireland!

On a recent podcast, former First Lady Michelle Obama has said that Gen Z needs “bad bosses”. In particular, they need to be “unappreciated” or “bored” to make them better leaders. Is there any truth to this?Joining Seán to discuss is Donal O’ Donaghue from Sanderson Recruitment.

Seán’s guests are embarking on a two‑week tandem bike ride from Malin to Mizen, celebrating one of Ireland’s most important social institutions: the local pub! Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, better known as the ‘Thinking Drinkers’, will be documenting their journey of meeting publicans and communities along the route.‘The Great Irish Pub Ride’ begins tomorrow, and they join to discuss.

Every now and again, a car manufacturer will bring out a car that will greatly hurt their image, and their wallets. Ferrari have recently revealed their first EV, and they have lost billions in stock value.Joining Seán to discuss this and more examples is Paddy Comyn, Head of Automotive Content and Communications with DoneDeal Cars.Image: Ferrari

The milk scheme might be nostalgic for some of you listening. Primary schools across the country provided lukewarm milk to their pupils for around €1.40 a week. The scheme still exists today, but only 10% of schools are using it, so should we bring it back nationwide?Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist for the Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy…

We all have nightmares from time to time, but night terrors are something quite different. For one, they’re not counted as dreams, so how do you explain them?Joining Seán to discuss is Andrew Coogan from the Department of Psychology at University of Maynooth.

Journalist and author Suzanne Harrington lives in the most vegan town in the UK, and in turn lives her life sustainably - cycling to work, eating vegan, etc. Unfortunately, people come out in their droves to voice how much they hate sustainable living, but why is this?Suzanne joins Seán to discuss.

The Cerne Giant, a 55 metre chalk figure inscribed on the Dorset landscape, is currently undergoing a massive makeover, but how does it all work?Joining Seán to discuss is Liz Flight, Senior Visitor Experience Officer for the National Trust in West Dorset…

You will often hear about people going on a ‘digital detox’, but eventually going back to social media and their phones in the same way an addict would go back to drink and drugs. Similarly to treating those addictions, what does a technology rehab look like?Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, CEO of Omega Recovery, joins Seán to discuss.

This week marks 100 years since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. Despite being deceased for over 70 years, the commodification of her assets continues. Eleanor Halls, Freelance Journalist and co-host of the pop culture podcast ‘Straight Up’, has been investigating this for the Telegraph, and joins Seán to discuss.

The 2026 wedding season is approaching. So what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-shaped?For this week’s ‘Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide’, Sean is joined by Gina London, former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist, to discuss what you need to be aware of if you’re giving a speech!

British folk singer Matthew Crampton recently uploaded a clip of the Wicklow Mountains on his Instagram account. That sounds normal enough - until you realise he took it from Wales! So, how does hot weather change this visibility?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Conor Sweeney, Deputy Director of the AIMSIR centre and Deputy Director of the UCD Earth Institute.

As Aer Lingus marks its 90th birthday this year, have you ever wondered about the origins of its name?Joining Seán to discuss is Eoghan Corry, from Travel Extra.

In the Dáil chamber yesterday, Mary Lou McDonald accused the Taoiseach of being a mumbler and not enunciating properly.Joining Seán to analyse this is Terry Prone, the Chairman of the Communications Clinic.

A new study has confirmed that women are generally more attractive than men, but why are we different from other species, and why is there an ‘attractiveness gap’?Joining Seán to discuss is Eugene Wassiliwizky, a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Germany.

We’re constantly being warned about scammers online trying to get access to your bank account and important info, and long gone are the days of Nigerian Princes promising you millions - the scams are getting more sophisticated.So, how do you avoid them today?Joining Seán to discuss is Muriel Foley, Digital Consultant.

The Quakers are a small enough community in Ireland, but there is one Quaker-ethos school in Waterford that has been around since 1798. So, what makes it different?Joining Seán to discuss is Keith Lemon, Principal of Newtown School in Waterford City.Image: Newtown School

A new survey reveals what people would most like to bring back from the 1990s, including renting videos and leaving the house without a phone. Whether it was your favourite band, TV show or memorable advert, there is so much to celebrate from the decade. What do you miss and what would you like to bring back?Henry McKean goes back in time to the nineties with news stories, TV shows, DJS, music and nostalgia!

Since Russia’s attempt at a full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ireland has issued 14,000 visas to their citizens, including possible ‘hostile agents’.Joining Seán to discuss this is Dublin MEP, Barry Andrews.

You wouldn’t think that having wine for breakfast was good for a diet - and it isn’t! But in the 1970’s, Vogue Magazine touted this and other measures as a guaranteed weight loss plan.Sybilla Hart, Freelance Journalist, gave this diet a try, and wrote about her experience in the Daily Mail. She joins Seán to discuss.

Seán’s guest has always been fascinated by the longest building in Ireland, the old Victorian Cork District Lunatic Asylum, on the bank of the River Lee. Now, her new novel ‘Said the Dead’ is directly informed by the women whose stories she found in the archives.Poet and author Doireann Ní Ghríofa joins to discuss…

Travelling around the world by balloon sounds fun, but is much harder than it seems. The first successful non-stop journey was done in the 90’s, and is the subject of a new documentary called ‘The Balloonists’.Joining Seán to discuss is Pilot Brian Jones, who was on this journey.Image: TIFF

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss crimes where the perpetrator was caught in unexpected ways!Image: HBO

While dog fouling is a perennial issue in Ireland, are we missing a trick by not looking to the solutions provided by other countries? Seán’s guest thinks the Spanish might be onto something with the so-called ‘Caca Express’...Kathriona Devereux, Presenter of ‘10 Things to Know About’ on RTÉ television and columnist with The Echo joins to discuss.

Just like the old cowboy movies, there are people in Ireland who pan for gold. So, what does that look like here, and is there much gold to be found?Joining Seán to discuss is Karl Payne from Gold Panning Ireland.

If you want to get an electric car, but you don’t have a driveway in front of your home, you will run into some annoying issues.With public chargers being more expensive than the at-home method, what are your options?Joining Seán to discuss is Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

As thousands of 12 and 13 year olds prepare to head to secondary school in September, many parents will be considering what smartphone to get for them.Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, joins Seán to discuss.

A new scheme in France this month has seen three course meals for €1 rolled out at college campuses across the country, at a cost of €90 million to the exchequer. With students skipping meals in Ireland and struggling to make ends meet, is it time to introduce a similar scheme in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Emma Monahan, Vice President for Welfare with AMLE, the National Student Union…

A lot of people are enjoying the TV show ‘Rivals’ with the hair, music and campiness, but it is set in an era where power imbalances between a man and a woman are more acceptable. Author and Journalist Jillian Godsil has found this portrayal of romance troubling, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Disney+

A group that call themselves the ‘Revolutionary Housing League’ have broken into a pub in the Liberties area of Dublin. Ardee House was closed in 2010, and is now owned by an investment company.The group says it wants to reopen the space as a community centre, but with Gardaí outside the door, it does not seem likely...Kitty Holland, Social Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Seán to discuss.

Seán’s guest is currently travelling around Ireland in her campervan, and has been appalled by the state of Irish table manners while dining out in restaurants.Joining to discuss is Ruth Medjbar, Photographer, Podcaster and Columnist with the Irish Independent.