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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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Whether you’re entertaining extended family or just need something to break up the day, Christmas is a great time to try out a few games and get everyone involved...Olivia Fahy, Entertainment journalist, has been rounding up some of her favourites and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Nintendo
After 100 years of the Coca Cola versus Pepsi soft drink war, has the battle been won, with Pepsi now 3rd on the list of the biggest selling fizzy drinks in the world?Joining Seán to discuss is Eoin Burke-Kennedy, Economics Correspondent of The Irish Times…
Is your Christmas tree looking sad with needles on the ground and limp branches just two days before Christmas?Joe Flynn is Chairman of the Irish Christmas Tree Growers, and joins Seán to discuss.
There’s something in the water this Christmas... and while it might not be alcohol for some, the price of sober options during the holidays is enough to turn the mood from sweet to sour. From scare options to exorbitant prices, Irish Examiner Columnist and Food Writer Caitriona Redmond has seen it all since she went alcohol-free three years ago.The journalist has compiled her experience and offers alternatives to your traditional champagne. She joins Seán to discuss.
Over the next few days, the brilliant and joyous sound of church bells will be heard as we all celebrate Christmas and the coming new year.You may think that ringing bells is just pulling a bit of rope, but there is an art to bell ringing, and it takes a good bit of training to get competent at it.Raymond Cregan is the Ringing Master at Christ Church Dublin, and joins Seán to discuss.
As we frantically get our last bits of Christmas shopping done, how much of that will be done in a family-owned business? Unfortunately, not many of them have survived the past couple of decades…One that has is the iconic Kennys Bookshop in Galway which celebrated its 85th birthday last month.So amid all the changes, especially in how we read, how have they survived? Tomas Kenny joins Seán to discuss.Image: @kennysbookshop on Instagram
For many Irish people Daniel O’Connell is one of the great nationalist leaders who changed the course of history for Ireland...But on a world stage, just why was his influence so popular?And what has Budweiser beer got to do with it?Lecturer of Nineteenth Century Irish History at UCC, Dr Jay Roszman, joins Seán to discuss.
An animated short film called ‘Retirement Plan’ has made the shortlist for a nomination in next year's Oscars.The film has been receiving rave reviews, and is 7 minutes of a man named Ray, voiced by Domhnall Gleeson, listing off all the things he hopes to do upon reaching retirement.Its Director, John Kelly, joins Seán to discuss!
Non-fiction book sales are currently going through a major slump. But, why is this? Joining Seán is Holly Harley, Non-Fiction Editorial Director at Head of Zeus' Apollo Imprint…
Canadian linguists are upset over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s abandonment of their country’s spelling rules in official documentation. A group of disgruntled linguists have now written an open letter to the PM, requesting he cease and desist.Joining Seán to discuss is one of the signatories, John Chew, Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian English Dictionary…Image: Reuters
Every year Merchant’s Quay Ireland (MQI) hosts a Christmas celebration for people who are sleeping rough or using its services. Turkey and ham with all the trimmings, music, small gifts, and most importantly, a warm and safe place where people are welcomed by name. For many of MQI’s clients, this is their only Christmas meal and the only sense of “home” they will have.Henry McKean went along, and joins Seán to discuss.
We’ve all seen the trend of ‘manifesting’ online, but typically manifesting is reserved for love or money. Meehika Barua, however, decided to improve her social life by manifesting better friendships.Meehika joins Seán to discuss.
Ireland’s oldest person celebrated her 109th birthday earlier this week, she credits her longevity to ‘hard work, no smoking and no drinking’.Joining Seán to discuss the secrets to living a long life is Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Head of Ageing Research at Trinity College Dublin.
With just days to go before Christmas, reindeers have never been so in demand. There is a herd of reindeer in County Down who are bracing for their busiest time...Philippa Auret from NI Reindeers joins Seán to discuss!
Breakups are hard, but when you are newly married and your relationship breaks down shortly after your wedding, there can be shame attached...Eve Simmons found herself navigating a split just six months after marrying her long-term partner.She joins Seán to discuss.
It’s predicted that many families in Ireland will spend around €1,600 on Christmas.The shops are going to be packed this weekend as people scramble for presents.How much do you spend on the big Christmas shop, and what are the essentials you can't go without?Newstalk’s Josh Crosbie has been finding out, and sends in this report...
Is there something about being away from home that makes you yearn for all things familiar to remind you of it?Emily Bourke is living in London and has started teaching Irish classes and organising Irish speaking events to make sure that she doesn’t lose her Gaeilge...Emily joins Seán to discuss!
It is that time of year where a book might appear in a Christmas stocking, but what books are suitable for children with dyslexia?Children’s author Jen Wallace partnered with Little Island Books to make her story ‘Dinosaur Pie’ dyslexia-friendly, and joins Seán to discuss the process.
Concerns have been raised for young up-and-coming fashion designers in this country who may find themselves ill-equipped to deal with the threats to their intellectual property, which can see major retailers copying their designs and reproducing them to the masses…So, what can be done?Lecturer Dr Paul Davis from Dublin City University joins Seán to discuss.
As the Trump administration piles caveats onto visa entry requirements to the US, are more and more people fearful about their social media history and speaking out about the American government?Joining Seán to discuss is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway…Image: Reuters
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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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