Moncrieff
Episodes
How exercise affects your skin
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We all know exercise is great for our mind and bodies, but how can it affect your skin? Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Professor Cai...
The fierce competition for Catholic school places in the UK
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With roughly 6 million Catholics in the UK, competition for school places in Catholic schools is fierce. Fionnuala’s guest, Mark Paul, London Corres...
Man eats jam from 1976 and says it was still “perfect”
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finbarr Murray from County Meath made headlines after tasting a jar of homemade jam from 1976 he discovered while clearing a family home near Navan. N...
Why do people quit?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After the upheaval of the pandemic and the wave known as the ‘Great Resignation’, a new way of understanding why we quit is emerging. Today, we’...
Avoiding overpacking for your holidays!
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air, and we’re starting to plan holidays. Whether it’s a summer trip, leisurely cruise or city break, we can all fall into the tr...
What kind of thinker are you?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people overthink everything, while others stay calm under pressure or jump headfirst into every new idea?A new book by Oxford academic Mar...
Can you get ‘addicted’ to the gym?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For many people, exercise is a positive part of daily life - boosting mood, improving health and helping manage stress. But, what happens when that he...
Why not take your mother's surname instead of your Dads?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First they wanted the vote - now they're giving the kids their surnames.What will the feminists insist on next?!Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
How to deal with dating rejection
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rejection is an inevitable part of dating, but it doesn’t have to define your confidence or your future relationships. In today’s conversation, we...
Apple turns 50 - how have they impacted Cork industry?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech giant Apple will mark their 50th anniversary this Wednesday. The company went from a garage start-up to a more than $3.5 trillion powerhouse, but...
Reducing back and neck pain in the office!
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you suffer from back and neck pain after sitting at your desk all day? How you set up your workstation, whether at work or in the office, can reall...
How male masturbation and ‘sperm dumping’ plays a role in fertility
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Common wisdom dictates that abstinence ensures better quality semen for reproduction purposes. However, a new study shows how regular sex and masturba...
Making the switch to own-brand products in supermarkets
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As grocery costs rise, switching to supermarket own-brand products offers an easy way to save without compromising on quality. With similar ingredient...
Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.
Gen Z woman ditches smartphone for an analogue life
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 smartpho...
The job of an OnlyFans ‘chatter’
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many OnlyFans models, who might have hundreds of thousands of followers, outsource their private messaging obligations to teams of so-called ‘chatte...
Man reviews every parking space in supermarket
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is the toupee making a comeback?
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While most of the attention in the bald community is given to the hair transplant industry, the toupee, or ‘hair system’, is experiencing somethin...
Would you get a dog wedding chaperone?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs are increasingly becoming a beloved part of weddings. Kathryn Scroope, registered Veterinary Nurse and Founder of Salty Dogs Kerry is providing a...
Are we avoiding conversations about bodies?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Red carpet season doesn’t just bring glamour; it shapes the body standards we absorb. This year, a trend towards extreme thinness has sparked concer...
Should Ireland’s large towns be given city status?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 disa...
Leaving Cert oral exams - how do you handle the stress?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 invo...
Patients are using AI to diagnose themselves - the medical opinion
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 symptom...
What’s your favourite nostalgic football moment? - Henry McKean Asks
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 nostalg...
Should you display books in the bathroom?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Berlin’s fetish clinic - how does it work?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 tur...
What life is like with a misaligned eye
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Three Similar Mysterious Deaths
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins to discuss three mys...
The legacy Mike Quill left on unions in New York
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.Mik...
The Woman who took the Oscars red carpet from a skip to decorate her home
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Around the World
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.
Are there now six social classes compared to the traditional three ?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While social class has played an influential role in society, are the traditional markers of the working class, middle class and upper class still rel...
New child-led campaign gives insight into childhood experiences of Bullying.
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Do we need more ladies' toilets then mens?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 shoppin...
Would letting Pets on Public Transport be a wise decision?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GUBU,The Malcolm MacArthur murders and the political scandal it caused
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How do you choose the right mattress?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 dai...
How hard is it to get a retrofit grant?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 expensi...
Are we in the golden age of short stories?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new collection of short stories by Irish writers continues the tradition of this particular format of fiction being a particularly strong medium for...
German bank heist - how safe are your valuables?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A massive bank heist in Germany has left thousands of customers devastated after thieves emptied over 3,000 safety deposit boxes during a Christmas br...
The Star Wars ship built in Cork - Henry McKean Reports
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Should you ban screens in the household?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How do you cook elk?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
New collection showcases messages from Irish diaspora in the 1900s
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new university project showcases an online collection of messages sent between Ireland and America in the 1900s.Joining Seán to discuss this is Bre...
One year on since the LA Fires - Henry McKean Reports
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Can having a bath make you run faster?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ell...
Should we have oral immunotherapy in Ireland?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seán’s guest spent time yesterday speaking to an Oireachtas committee about the need for greater and more extensive resources for oral immunotherap...
Do fashion trends tend to return?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion might feel fast and unpredictable, but research suggests it actually runs on a cycle. A study highlighted by Rhys Blakely in The Times support...
MEP Barry Andrews on the situation in Beirut
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: The Missing Postman
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins to discuss multiple ...
How do you make tulips last?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What family life in an apartment looks like over 40 years
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Were there two St. Patricks?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Patri...
TV on the Radio: Scarpetta, Age of Attraction, Twisted Yoga
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…
Baywatch is coming back
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Guinness recipe in Norwegian vault
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest recently travelled to the Arctic island of Svalbard to deposit some very important Irish documents relating to Guinness in a secure vaul...
Are smartwatches a viable alternative to smartphones?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the many risks that smartphones pose to children, more and more parents are giving their kids ‘child-safe’ smartwatches. The smartwatches all...
What is dumbing down sport?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Newly invented sports have been making headlines recently, mainly due their simple and even stupid nature. Joining Sean Moncrieff on the show to...
Psychology of crying
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crying is something every human being does, yet many of us still feel embarrassed or apologetic when it happens. From childhood, people are often taug...
What is an ‘aqua ceilí’?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gone to a céilí in your togs? Well, the Aqua Céilí has been held at the Sean McDermott Street Pool in Dublin for the past four years...
Pixar movie causes controversy after removing LGBT storyline
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last year Pixar released a film called ‘Elio’, which had controversy when an apparent LGBT storyline was taken out. Pixar’s Chief Creative Offic...
How does the Wife Carrying Race work?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, the 2026 edition of the annual Wife Carrying Race took place in Surrey in England. But how does it work, and why would someone want...
Speed dating in France leads with sexual fantasies - should we?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In France, there’s a new variant on speed dating: prospective couples are armed with cards, each with their favourite sexual fantasies.Is this a hea...
What was the ‘manosphere’ in the 80’s and 90’s?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve watched Louis Theroux’s new documentary on the dark side of the ‘manosphere’ - it’s pretty depressing stuff. So where can men go t...
Protecting Iran’s cultural treasures and heritage sites
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Concern is growing for the large number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Iran, after the famed Golestan Palace was damaged in bombing over the past f...
Satirical Trump statues keep appearing in DC
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A statue of Trump and Epstein, in a ‘Jack and Rose’ pose from Titanic, has mysteriously appeared on the National Mall in Washington DC. So, what’...
Why flooding can cause depression and PTSD
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise surprise, it’s lashing rain again, which means potential flooding to homes and businesses. A new study has found that there is a mental hea...
Living with extreme migraines
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a perception that a migraine simply means a bad headache and sensitivity to light, but it can be much more than that.Catherine Hearns experie...
How a drummer made his own prosthesis to keep playing
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the fastest drummers in the world only has one arm. What he has achieved with a specially designed prosthesis has given him a new lease of life...
The illusion of food security in Ireland
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The sudden increase in the price of fuel in the last week shows how vulnerable our island can be due to events in other parts of the world. The same a...
World watercress eating champion admits he doesn’t like it!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seventeen titles in a row, but he says he hates the taste of the stuff. One man in Hampshire has dominated the World Watercress Eating Championships f...
Doctor uses robot to do surgery 2,400km away
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A doctor in London has successfully removed the prostate from a patient 2,400km away in Gibraltar using a robot.Joining Seán to discuss is Prokar Das...
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Ouija board stabbing
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins to discuss the case ...
EU Order of Merit award - do we need it?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The EU has introduced a new Order of Merit award. But who are the Irish people listed, and do we need this sort of honours system at all? Joining Seá...
The evolution of movie trailers
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some people try to avoid them entirely, but many cinemagoers enjoy watching trailers ahead of the movie to get a sense of upcoming releases. You could...
Gerry Adams arrives in bulletproof vest - how do they work?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Gerry Adams arrived at the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday for a civil case, he appeared to be wearing a bulletproof vest, but how do they work...
Should men be wearing ‘proper’ shoes?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There used to be a time when you were refused entry to wear runners, but now you can get funny looks for wearing ‘proper’ shoes. Plus, they’ve b...
What you should (and shouldn’t) keep in your fridge
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you put eggs in the fridge? Should you put milk in the door of your fridge? How do you know what the correct method is?Joining Seán to discuss is ...
The importance of student teacher relationships
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unless your child is exceptional, they have strengths in some school subjects, and weaknesses in others - or they are happy to work on certain subject...
Yeats’ studio ephemera up for auction - what are the highlights?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bidding on a collection of Jack B Yeats’ studio tools and ephemera will end tonight. So, what are some of the highlights?Joining Seán to discuss is...
Locals in Coon campaigning to save pub
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A group of locals in the village of Coon in Kilkenny are in a race against time to save their pub, and a successful campaign could see it being run as...
Does the Government need to do more to combat anti-Semitism?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland has documented more than 140 anti-Semitic incidents in Ireland over a six-month period,...
New documentary series covers women vs the law in Ireland
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new documentary series on TG4, starting this Wednesday, charts the conflict between Irish women and the law in Ireland: from the marriage bar to the...
What’s the best advice your mother gave you? - Henry McKean Asks
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t forget it’s Mother’s Day this Sunday! What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and j...
Éanna Ní Lamhna on the 40th anniversary of National Tree Week
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the 40th year of National Tree Week. Joining Seán to discuss it is Irish Biologist and former President of the Tree Council of Irelan...
Building the most expensive Lego set currently on sale
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The largest and most expensive Lego set currently on sale in Ireland and the UK is the Star Wars Death Star, coming in at a staggering €999.99, and ...
How the Deaflympics are embracing new technology
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Deaflympics is the oldest international multisport event for deaf athletes. At the most recent Deaflympics, a range of new technologies to make th...
Do people actually upstage the bride?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every celebrity or high-profile wedding comes with a flurry of comments across the interest of people, claiming guests were “upstaging the bride”,...
What is the new Government private jet like?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Next week, the Taoiseach will take the first official trip in the new government jet, travelling from Dublin to Philadelphia and then on to DC for the...
What is ‘Tedfest’?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tedfest is the annual celebration of Father Ted, where hundreds of like minded fans descend on Inis Mór. Peter Phillips, Co-Founder of the event join...
Survey finds Gen Z men having more traditional views on gender roles
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major new survey of attitudes has discovered that Gen Z men have more traditional views on gender roles than their grandparents’ generation.Joinin...
Why ‘Belly Bugs’ will make your child pick salad over chips!
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How can we get our children to eat healthier? David Bell believes that the best way to get kids to eat healthier is to make them think it’s their id...
Do you laugh in serious situations? - Henry McKean Reports
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
According to a study, if you start laughing during a serious situation, it could be a sign of high intelligence. Henry McKean met people who start lau...
Kildare Photographer shortlisted for Sony World Photography Awards
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish photographer Shane Hynan has been shortlisted for 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Professional competition. The Kildare native has been laude...
How US oil embargoes are causing chaos in Cuba
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cuba, which depended heavily on Venezuelan oil imports, has been heading towards a major humanitarian crisis since the Trump administration began emba...
Should more young people try a trade? - Josh Crosbie Reports
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every year at Leaving Cert results time, you’ll hear that the results don’t mean everything - and that there are many career options ahead of you....
Should we ditch curtains and use the ‘Dutch method’?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are curtains cancelled?The so-called ‘Dutch method’ suggests sleeping with them open, letting early sunlight wake you naturally and reset your bod...
Should the British be more sensitive to the Irish community’s death care?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from an organisation representing Irish interests in the UK shows just how difficult it is for the Irish community to have a ‘good Iris...
The Ford Fiesta turns 50!
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The iconic Ford Fiesta is turning 50 this year, the beloved hatchback was a bestseller and still tops the secondhand market. So how did the Fiesta bec...
Dog chipping scheme - 10 years on
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It is 10 years this month since the government introduced the dog chipping scheme. So, has it been a success and what still needs to be done to make i...