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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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In long-running soaps, it’s often not the storylines we remember most, but the characters who carry them. In Home and Away, few characters sparked as much debate, devotion, and disruption as the Braxton brothers. Love them or loathe them, they didn’t just stir up Summer Bay — they changed it. The right characters can make a series thrive… while the wrong ones can risk breaking it.Joining Sean to discuss why certain characters can be the foundations of a certain soup was Jessica Shine, Media Communications Department of MTU Munster Technological University...
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.
Inflation has finally reached the corridors of power. TDs and Senators are now paying more for meals in the Dáil bar and Members’ Restaurant, with price hikes on everything from soup and burgers to calamari and lamb. While costs have risen across the menu, prices still undercut most Dublin city eateries — and notably, wine prices have been left untouched. So, is Leinster House feeling the squeeze like everyone else, or is this a reminder of how insulated political life can be?Joining Sean was Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail
A man in the UK has broken the record for the world’s fastest wheelie bin. Joining Sean to explain how he made and designed the world's quickest bin was Mechanical Design Engineer and binfluencer Michael Wallhead.
The long-term forecast by Met Eireann is of low pressure and more rain and possibly more flooding. There could be snow in ten days.But with the poor weather, how do you stay positive with the constant rain? The heavy traffic, the flooding, the misery ? Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean joined Sean to discuss.
When the cosmetics giant L’Oreal hired an OnlyFans model as a brand ambassador, it raised some eyebrows. Is the normalisation and mainstreaming of sex work content creators posing a danger to girls' futures? Joining Sean was Eoghan Cleary, a secondary school teacher and Educational Expert with the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute, who has been writing about this in The Journal
WEEE Ireland are sending 1 million blue battery boxes to homes around the country this month to try and encourage better recycling habits. But why exactly are we not allowed to chuck old batteries in the black bin? Joining Sean was Leo Donovan, CEO of WEEE Ireland to explain...
A tough new parenting trend known as Fafo – “f*** around and find out” – is taking off on social media, with some parents rejecting gentle parenting in favour of natural consequences and tough love. But does it teach resilience and independence, or leave children feeling unsupported and ashamed? Richard Hogan, Child Psychotherapist, joined Sean to discuss the ins and outs of Fafo
When Sean O’Casey’s ‘The Plough and the Stars’ opened at the Abbey Theatre 100 years ago, a riot broke out. But why? Joining Sean to tell us the story was Frank McNally, Chief writer of the Irishman’s Diary in the Irish Times...
We’re talking about one of those surprisingly relationship-making — or relationship-breaking — behaviours: kissing. It sounds simple, but a recent conversation in the media has highlighted how many of us really don’t know whether we’re good at it — or how our partner might feel about our technique. Some experts have even suggested that poor kissing can lead to serious frustration in relationships if it goes unaddressed.Joining Sean to unpack it all was Emily Power Smith, Clinical sexologist and sex therapist
Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you. And it all kicks off on February 3rd.Follow The Claire Byrne Show on the GoLoud app, or wherever you get your podcasts.
A hundred years ago, 33 Irish men were released from prison in Scotland. Among them was a TD. But what is the story behind their incarceration? Joining Sean to explain the story was Pat McGarty, Senior lecturer in public policy at MTU.
Another film version of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights staring Margot Robbi and Jacob Elordi is to be released. But what is the real meaning and reading of the book ? Is it a love story as the movie versions seem to portray or is there more themes other than romance in the iconic novel ?Sean was joined by Emily Hourican Journalist and author, to discuss
While individuals may have decided to cancel their Amazon subscriptions or delete their Instagram accounts over security concerns, some European governments are taking bigger steps to move away from US tech.Brian Honan is Chief executive of BH Consulting, an independent advisory firm on cybersecurity and privacy based in Dublin, and he has been analysing the importance of digital sovereignty amid the current geopolitical turmoil and he joined Sean to discuss.
Could ferry boats solve Dublin congestion? Two Fine Gael representatives seem to think it will. Dublin is the third most congested city, the sixth slowest city in the world for traffic. The M50 has repeatedly been called Ireland’s largest carpark, and we saw that in action during the floods from storm Chandra. Sean was joined by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councillor John Kennedy to hear why he thinks ferries could make a difference to Dublins transport system.
Sean was joined by James Keaty today on the program. James has been living in his car because he has been finding it so difficult to get rental accommodation that allows pets. He and Sean discussed the issues he has been facing amid the housing crisis. And how he is coping with living in his car with his partner and three dogs.
This weekend marks St. Brigid day, the day for our female patron saint. In 2023 St. Brigids day was officially recognised as a public holiday. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is hosting Rebels and Revolutionaries: Women’s History Tour to honour this. Sean was joined by Dr. Catherine Healy, the historian in residence at the epic museum
Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries..
Do you know how much money you put into your pension every month and where it is invested?A new survey shows that 7 in 10 Irish adults don’t understand basic financial vocabularly and we struggle to understand our money.Kel Galavan is a Qualified Financial Advisor and author joined Sean to offer advice
While Electric Cars are great for the environment, they have certainly changed the sounds of our city streets making them quieter but is this a good thing?Dr Flaithri Neff from the Technological University of Shannon has been doing research into how cars that are too quiet cause issues for pedestrians and cyclists; as well as those who are visually impaired. He joined Sean to explain.
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Do the messages... Déan na teachtaireachtaí
Glass of milk with coffee ice cubes!
Does anyone know of a guideline for this that could be shared in group... An etiquette guide?
Why bugs... Do we not say insects in Ireland?
Guy sounds like Cal Thomas.
What's with this "sneakers" malarkey....? "runners" they're called
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"normal mothers" what's that now??
really great podcast my favorite radio personality
old episode uploaded instead of a newer episode.
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