Moncrieff
Episodes
Listening and watching stuff at 1.5 speed
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 5 years there has been an increase in people watching TV and listening to podcasts at 1.5 or 2 speed. But, can you still enjoy and ...
Paul McCartney’s missing guitar
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just 48 hours, there have been some strong leads in a campaign to find Paul McCartney’s lost guitar. The Hofner bass guitar can be heard on ...
The Search for Solitude - Choosing to live as a Hermit
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, a photo emerged of a naked “wolf-man” in the Harz mountains of central Germany. The mysterious figure has lived there for apparently ha...
AI drone has beaten a human in a real-world sport
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in history, an AI system has beaten a human in a physical, real-world sport. In 2022, an AI-operated racing drone proved faster on ...
Inside the world of naming storms
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Met Éireann have released the names of storms for the new season but how does the system work? Joining Stefanie to explain was Joanna Donnelly from M...
How to celebrate National Cinema Day
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow is national cinema day and joining Stefanie was Mark Anderson, Director of Omniplex Cinema Group.
Giving your employees the month of August off
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you will have taken a week’s holiday over the past month but imagine working for a company where the entire month of August is contractually...
'It depends on where it is' - Is graffiti art or vandalism?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Irish Times Michael McDowell wrote a piece with the headline: ‘Stop glamourising spray-paint vandalism by calling it art’. He had...
Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen: 'All the best things come to an end'
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been described as a complete Aisling? If you have, then it’s Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen you have to thank for that. Both co-...
Should we all have daily 'out-of-office' emails on?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Answering emails at all times of the day could make you less productive and less happy. Research carried out by the University of Sussex, recommends p...
The Evolution of the Martini
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Ian Fleming put the martini on the international map in the 1950s in his book Casino Royale, the newer incarnations of the cocktail are going in...
'It seemed perfect' - Choosing to wear a black wedding dress
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding season continues apace for a few more weekends but is there a growing trend for alternative wedding dresses, in opposition to the traditional ...
Has The Jack the Ripper Case Finally Been Solved?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know in the infamous case of Jack the Ripper, but none of us know who he actually was. Well, maybe now we do. That’s all thanks to one woman,...
Vaping 'needs a little bit more respect' for reducing number of smokers
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Electric Picnic organisers want to ban disposable vapes to “protect the land the festival site is on”. But why don’t they ban cigarettes if that...
'Live, wriggling 8cm worm' removed from woman's brain in world first
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a medical world first, a woman in Australia was recently treated when a live worm was found in her brain. Sean was joined by Dr Sanjaya Senanayake,...
What is a baby prenup?
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Babynups are gaining traction in the US, with some US Law firms even offering advice on how they should work. The document sets out what chores each p...
'They certainly did shake the ground': Fans cause seismic activity at Taylor Swift concert
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever attended a large concert in a stadium, you’ll be aware of the efforts performers go to in order to make the crowd jump, dance and s...
'She'd go to the ends of the earth' - Should mothers always defend their sons honour?
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the strangest aspects of the controversy surrounding Spanish FA Chief Luis Rubiales was the reaction of his mother. She feels he is being treat...
TV on the Radio: Suka, Sisters and Survival of the Thickest
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Dempsey joined Sean for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...
Irish non-binary contestant wins a major dancing title
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irish dancing has been one of the driving forces behind my next guest’s journey with gender identity, and coming out. Sil Clery is the first trans-n...
New Images on Irish Rail Dart Services
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean was joined by Barry Kenny, Spokesperson for Irish Rail to discuss Iarnród Éireann's advertising campaign on its Dart services promoting the bio...
The release of the Osprey Chick
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bird thought to have become extinct as a breeding bird in Ireland back in the late 18th century has successfully bred and raised two, maybe 3 chicks...
UK's first women only co-living space
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With residents aged from 58 to 94, New Ground is the UK’s first cohousing community exclusively for older women. Setting it up was an 18-year battle...
Why we need to go back to the washing line
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Cleary Freelance Journalist & Co-Founder of Pocket Forests joined Sean on the show to discuss why we need to go back to the washing...
Whiskey Forgeries on the Rise
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you like whiskey and happen to spot your favourite at a knock down price, it might be too good to be true. Whiskey forgery is proving to be an incr...
Irish ancestors used stars 'for both navigation and weather signs'
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It appears Ireland has a very unique connection to the night sky. Over the centuries, we used to look at the stars and use them to tell stories, tell ...
'It's all about how you raise the dog' - What is the friendliest dog breed?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A survey about dog breeds done by Dogs Trust has found that labradors are regarded as the most friendly dog and rottweilers are the most scary. Is thi...
ChatGPT 'become more useful' in latest version
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly every day there's another story about AI or ChatGPT. A new iteration of ChatGPT has been just been launched and Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technolo...
Meet the 'Weed Nuns' putting their faith in cannabis
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nestled in the valleys of California, a group of women have come together to form a new type of nun. They believe in spiritualism, service and activis...
Why do people look so much younger today?
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're watching popular shows from the 80s and 90s such as Cheers or Seinfeld you may notice that a lot of the characters appear older than they wo...
The Most Iconic Album Covers of All Time
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nirvana's Nevermind has been voted the most iconic album cover ever. 44% of music fans chose the image of a naked baby reaching for an underwater...
‘So many men feel that they are small’: Celebrating men with smaller penises
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has become acceptable in our culture to taunt men about having a smaller size penis, whether they do or not. Why should this matter, and is slaggin...
What Happens When the Sun Runs Out of Fuel?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent image released by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the end stages of a distant star's life — and offers a sneak peak of what ...
'They are rambling' - Is it time to phase out the voice note?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed an increase in voice notes being left on your Whatsapp, sometimes 3 minutes long? One Irish company has decided to ban them from bein...
Spanish FA president criticised for kissing player during ceremony
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The president of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, has been criticised after he kissed one of Spain’s players on the lips after the Wo...
Why do we sound good while singing in the shower?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you fancy yourself as the next Aretha Franklin or Mariah Carey when you’re belting out tunes in the shower? Is your ability to sing suddenly en...
'Women are much better parkers': Men more like to damage their car while parking
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey has found women are better at parking than men. The research, involving 2,000 adults, found men are more likely to have a knock and dam...
'Unforgettable memories': Being an Escort at the Rose of Tralee
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight a whole new set of women from across the world hit the stage for this years Rose of Tralee, hosted by Daithi O’Shea and Kathryn Thomas. Bu...
Finding the Perfect Allotment
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Irishman living in London was frustrated by the amount of space he had on his balcony to grow his own food. He attempted to join a local allotment ...
Office Kitchen Etiquette Do's And Don'ts
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From slippers to slip ups, it seems many who have been working from home have forgotten how to share an office space. Whether it’s leaving stacks ...
Ireland's Strongest Man
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a world where muscles aren't just for moving weights – they're for moving cars, shifting boundaries, and flexing that Irish charm like no...
Bradley Cooper in prostethic nose row for Leonard Bernstein biopic
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have seen the controversy surrounding Bradley Cooper in his upcoming movie, in which he plays composer Leonard Berstein. The actor has been ...
International Chess Federation bans trans women from women’s competitions
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The International Chess Federation, FIDE (fee-day), have published a new set of rules, which states trans women can no longer compete in women’s com...
The History of the Stress Ball
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stress balls, those foamy, rubbery, squishy lumps of material you hold in your hand to relieve stress have a surprisingly interesting and ancient hist...
Living with Menorrhagia
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Menorrhagia is a gynaecological condition that means heavy or excessive menstrual bleeding. One of the main hallmarks is a period that lasts seven ...
'Reducing your sexual partner number' can limit risk of STIs
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have slept with more than 20 people, you could be considered a big red flag. That’s according to a recent survey reported in the Mirror tod...
'People just like to be part of the moment' - Crazy news stories to come out of Ireland
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One quick scan of the news today will tell you there’s one story dominating the press, and that’s the incident with Bank of Ireland’s technical ...
How To...Tile Your Own Home
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to tile your own home. Sean was joined by Anthony Darcy, Head of Professional Services at Tile St...
Drag Queen slaying the Christian pop charts
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Faith, fabulousness, and Flamy Grant - One drag queen ascended to the top of the Christian music charts on iTunes this summer. It was thanks to a soci...
'There's extreme sadness' - Kildare woman who evacuated home in Maui
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Kildare woman living on the Hawiian island of Maui - where wildfires have so far claimed 99 lives and destroyed a historic town - has told how she a...
Virtual trail to tell the stories of The Troubles
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Omagh bombings, and also coincides with the launch of a virtual trail in Northern Ireland. It is a tour from t...
Why are we creatures of habit?
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey, carried out by oral care brand TePe, has revealed how most of us are creatures of habit. Apparently, 37 per cent of people asked have ...
'I started getting a bit obsessed with it' - Can smartwatches take over our lives?
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henry McKean's new smartwatch said he has a fitness age of 75. Should he start to worry? Or are they even accurate? Henry spoke to fitness experts, 7...
Attitudes to tattoos changed 'rapidly over the last ten years'
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Garda Síochana has been criticised for its strict dress code after three cadets were sent home from its training college for having tattoos, ami...
Sex headaches are 'usually connected more to orgasm'
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that sex can sometimes cause a headache? Sometimes even quite intense migraines known as coital cephalalgia. For more on this, Sean was ...
'A lot that can be gained' from Taylor Swift lyrics whilst studying English
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Belgian university is shaking up the literary scene with a course that takes a page from Taylor Swift's creative repertoire. The new course will u...
'Women have hair on their face, it's not a freak accident'
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Female facial hair is a series of contradictions – something that is considered natural in one gender but freakish in another. For a long time i...
World’s Largest Jigsaw Attempt
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember the last time you did a jigsaw? Was it a 500 piece one or even a 1000 piece puzzle? A crowd in Derbyshire in England has set themselve...
The English woman who woke up with a Welsh accent
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Coles woke up 10 weeks ago and started speaking with a Welsh accent, despite being from Lincolnshire. She has never been to Wales and has no conne...
Running a Brewery in Ukraine
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Running a brewery in a country that is at war with a hostile aggressor is not an easy thing to do. But one crowd in Lviv have not only managed to larg...
'Fear and anxiety' among PSNI staff amidst data breach
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy George, Chief Inspector in the PSNI and President of the National Black Police Federation joined Tom Dunne to discuss the recent data breach in t...
Barack Obama Plaza: 'It's phenomenal'
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Barack Obama Plaza has gone from strength to strength since it opened it's doors 10 years ago. Tom Dunne was joined by Comedian, Karl Spain to di...
Sunbed Wars
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Videos of tourists fighting over sun beds on the Costa del Sol have been going viral over the past few days, prompting authorities to being in extra s...
‘A litre a day!’ - How much water do people drink every day?
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As temperatures across the country slowly creep back up towards the warmer end, Tom Dunne was joined in studio by Henry McKean who has been investigat...
The Return of NME
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The iconic music magazine, the NME, which ceased its print edition 5 years ago, has re-launched from today in a hard copy format. But what does this m...
Why do we impulse buy?
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin joined Tom Dunne in studio to discuss why we impulse buy...
'Fundamental change' needed in Irish acting contracts to allow for residual payments
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry O’Brien, Actor and President of Irish Equity joined Tom Dunne to discuss how the ongoing writers and actors strikes are affecting the Irish in...
'We do need to look on food in Ireland more as an art' - Chef JP McMahon
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JP McMahon, chef, author and restauranteur joined Tom Dunne on the show to discuss the cost of running a restaurant in Ireland versus the rest of Euro...
How To...Become a Pilot
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to become a pilot. Tom Dunne was joined by Lisa Cusack from Aer Lingus to discuss...
Do multivitamins work?
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They're advertised heavily on TV, they have big colourful displays when you walk into any pharmacy, but do multivitamins actually work and why are the...
Childfree by Choice: New group aims to meet like-minded women
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While there can sometimes still be a stigma attached to women who choose to be childfree, a group called Sisterhood aims to unite and support likemind...
'She was a voice for us' - Crowds pay their respects to Sinéad O'Connor in Bray
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of people gathered on Bray seafront this afternoon to pay their respects to Sinéad O'Connor. Newstalk's Henry McKean was there as her funer...
Why was 'The Exorcist' censored in Ireland?
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The acclaimed director William Friedkin dies yesterday in Los Angeles. He won Oscars for The French Connection but it was his 1973 film The Exorcist f...
Henry McKean: Is 42 the best age?
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean was joined on the show by Newstalk Reporter Henry Mckean who was out and about asking the public what they think the best age is...
Guinness World Record holder for loudest burp by a woman
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean was joined by Kimberly "Kimycola" Winter who has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the loudest burp carried out by a woman.
Should you use menstrual blood as a facemask?
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a growing trend on Tik Tok of women doing a moon mask, wherein menstrual blood is applied to the face for its supposed health and skin moistu...
Life as a comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest comedy festival in the world, has been a rite of passage for countless Irish stand-ups over t...
130th anniversary of Conradh na Gaeilge
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was this summer 130 years ago when two men came together in Dublin to try and save the Irish language. The result of this was Conradh na Gaeilge. ...
Conor Pass up for sale for €10 million
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald from Dingle in county Kerry joined Sean to discuss the sale of the Conor Pass and what he thinks should happen...
So You Think You're an Adult: Threesome regrets
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Scully, Sophie White and Sean Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas...
Sadiq Khan encourages men to intervene on misogynistic behaviour
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new campaign initiated by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aims to encourage men to actively intervene when they are witnesses to misogynistic behav...
Danish man returns home after visiting every country without flying
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thor Pedersen, Globe Trotter, Once Upon a Saga joined Sean to discuss how he traveled to every country without flying.
Could Pig Heart Modification for Human Transplantation become more common?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although only one pig-to-human heart transplant has been undertaken somewhat successfully, there is strong evidence that this procedure could become m...
Why do we celebrate mediocrity?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean was out and about today asking the public if we celebrate mediocrity ahead of the women's soccer homecoming following t...
The power of the Child of Prague
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding season is in full swing but the weather continues to be abominable, so are people dusting down their old Child of Prague in the hope of reprie...
ComReg - Scam calls costing customers €300m a year
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Sean on the show to discuss new research by ComReg which shows that scam calls are costing Irish...
Newts and critters blocking building works
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Éanna Ní Lamha, Environmental Broadcaster, and Author joined Sean to discuss how Newts and critters are blocking building works.
How to… Buy a good sound system
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to buy a good sound system. Sean was joined by Daniel Rooney of the HiFi Hut to discuss...
Life after Lynx Africa
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A popular spray deodorant has officially been named Ireland’s “greatest fragrance of all time”. Irish men have carefully chosen Lynx Africa as t...
Frederick Douglas commemorated in Belfast
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the leading abolitionists of the 19th century, Frederick Douglas, has been commemorated in Belfast with a new statue, the first in Europe. Se...
Thank You For Holding: Episode 2
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Thank You for Holding, our miniseries about the culture and practice of telephone customer service, we are looking at hold...
German supermarket set to charge shoppers 'true' environmental cost
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
German supermarket Penny is conducting a week-long experiment to raise the prices of certain products to reflect their true cost on people's health an...
Around the World: Ghana abolishes death penalty
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan DeBurca Butler takes listeners through the week's international stories...
How to navigate a difficult boss or a toxic workplace
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you have a working relationship with a tricky boss or member of staff with a strong personality? Newstalk reporter Henry McKean talked to expert...
Can psilocybin help treat anorexia?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Psychedelics have been tested for use in many mental health conditions, but now there’s something else that may help in the treatment of anorexia. R...
TV on the Radio: Fifteen-Love, From, and Drag Me to Dinner
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Dempsey joined Sean for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...
Regulating the influencers
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost two-thirds of 16 to 24-year-olds and almost half of 25- to 34-year-olds have bought goods online because of a recommendation from an influencer...
Venus is in retrograde - But what does it mean?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot happening in our skies right now, and I’m not talking about how much rain is falling or the bits and pieces of UFOs in America. We’...
Why Gen Z thinks smoking is cool again
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alaina Demopoulos of the Guardian joined Sean on the show to discuss why Gen Z thinks smoking is cool again...
Frozen worms brought back to life after 46,000 years
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may sound like the stuff of Jurassic Park, but a scientist in Germany has managed to bring back to life a 46,000-year-old worm. But how did he do i...