Moncrieff

How do Michelin star inspections work?

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday coming, the latest Michelin stars will be distributed to restaurants in the UK and Ireland. But how do the inspections work?  Sean was ...

Doping body on the lookout for 'penis injections' at Winter Olympics: Why Athletes often do bizarre things to get an advantage.

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Athletes are always chasing an edge — a fraction of a second, an extra inch, one more rep. And sometimes… that search gets weird. From bizarre die...

The mythology of John Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette tragic romance

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With a new series examining the tragic romance between John Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette premiering on Disney Plus next week, Sean was joined by jo...

Could a sink hole occur in Ireland?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week a massive sinkhole opened up suddenly in Dunbar in Scotland...but what actually causes sinkholes and do they happen in Ireland? Michelle Mc...

Why is demand for personal protection dogs rising ?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Demand for so-called “personal protection dogs” is surging in the UK. Once the preserve of celebrities and security professionals, these highly tr...

Why are there no repair men anymore ? Henry McKean Reports

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we just replace our goods when they break and not try and fix them? In developing countries like Brazil there are repairmen (women) to fix ever...

Trump administration launches ‘Coalie’ mascot: But what is the point in political mascots anyway ?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary, has launched a new ambassador for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. It’s a mascot...

Being a surrogate in Ireland

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Lotus is a surrogate from Ireland. She joined Sean to explain her  journey, how she has no regrets about becoming one and to highlight the ...

How nature-based solutions could help ease the impact of flooding

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the recent flooding has shown, something needs to be done. However, instead of big engineering projects which take years to get over the line, are ...

Parenting with Joanna Fortune

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries...

Why having sex in space is problematic.

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new scientific study, what being in space does to human fertility, pregnancy and early foetal development remains exceptionally under-r...

Why is Lego making brick-shaped shoes ?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off the fashion conveyor belt, Lego has stepped into footwear — quite literally. The toy giant has teamed up with Crocs to launch a bold new €...

The problem with government outsourcing electronic tagging operations to third parties

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced recently that the government would be outsourcing the operation of electronic tagging. But is the broader delegation to third parties...

Why does everyone have a strange job title now ?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you more interested in being the head of mischief or a people’s champ than a marketing manager or a retail assistant? Even if the title aside, i...

Why are Frozen Iguanas turning up all over Florida ?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Florida has woken up to a problem it doesn’t usually have, frozen iguanas falling out of trees. A rare cold snap over the weekend has left the overs...

Why can one character define a soap.

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Around the World 

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories. 

Inflation hits the Dáil bar. But why is it still cheaper than most Restaurants?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The world's fastest wheelie bin.

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Stay Positive amid all this rain. Henry McKean Reports

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Is the normalisation of the sex industry posing a danger to girls?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When the cosmetics giant L’Oreal hired an OnlyFans model as a brand ambassador, it raised some eyebrows. Is the normalisation and mainstreaming of s...

Why can’t you chuck old batteries in the general waste bin?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 exa...

Prudish goes to war with art. 100 years since the Abbey Theatre Riots

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

The tough parenting style trend known as “f*** around and find out”.

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A tough new parenting trend known as Fafo – “f*** around and find out” – is taking off on social media, with some parents rejecting gentle par...

Does being a good kisser matter to a relationship ?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about one of those surprisingly relationship-making — or relationship-breaking — behaviours: kissing. It sounds simple, but a rece...

Coming next week... The Claire Byrne Show

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Irelan...

The 100th anniversary since the release of the longest serving prisoners of the Irish revolution.

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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? Joinin...

Wuthering Heights, is it a love story as the film version portrays it ?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Why the EU wants governments to be less reliant on U.S tech companies for security.

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While individuals may have decided to cancel their Amazon subscriptions or delete their Instagram accounts over security concerns, some European gover...

Could ferry boats help solve Dublin congestion?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could ferry boats solve Dublin congestion? Two Fine Gael representatives seem to think it will.  Dublin is the third most congested city, the six...

Man living in his car because no one will rent to him with his dogs

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 accomm...

St Brigids day and Irish Women Revolutionaries

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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.  E...

Parenting with Joanna Fortune

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries..

How to improve your Financial literacy

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 underst...

Is the quiet nature of electric cars a problem ?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Coco Gauff’s meltdown... How can we manage our anger in sport ?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After she lost her match at the Australian Open in Melbourne yesterday, world number 3 Coco Gauff went off the court and smashed her racket violently ...

Britain plans to place health warning labels on firewood should Ireland do the same ?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Under new British government plans, stoves and firewood are to carry health warning labelling in the UK. But should we introduce a similar scheme in I...

Boycotting the U.S from your travel list. Is that wise ?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the global state of play, many Irish tourists are choosing not to travel to the US in these tense times.  So is a travel boycott really a sm...

Around the World

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories. This week...Afghanistan - release femal...

Everyone is buying second-hand, but are we still failing to make fashion sustainable?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boom in second-hand fashion is often celebrated as a sustainability success story — but according to sustainability strategist Pat Kane, that’...

Cartoonist for the Guardian on depicting Trump and how to make satire

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Rowson has been skewering politicians in the Guardian for more than four decades, bringing ink, paint and biting satire to some of the biggest ...

Amid the horrid weather, is now a good time to book a sunny break away ?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the country in the midst of a bout of absolutely AWFUL weather, many of us are looking out at day after day of rain and wondering when will it ev...

The 29-year-old with a life-threatening condition campaigning for access to a drug which could improve her life

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At 29 most young people are looking forward to building a life and settling down, but for Niamh Ni Hoireabhaird this takes a bit of adjustment. She is...

Why we tend to date people who look like our parents

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Beckham family is no stranger to public fascination, but one recurring observation keeps popping up in headlines and social media: the striking si...

New DinoTracker app aims to identify fossils

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new app uses AI to identify the footprints of dinosaurs. But how does it work? Sean to discuss was Steve Brusatte, Palaeontologist from the Universi...

Should Ireland have baby boxes?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani floated the idea of introducing a baby box scheme to his city, the Scottish government sent him one of theirs....

The myth of the perfect friend group

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. based Journalist Jenny Singer examines the common belief that adulthood requires a tight-knit, always-present friend group. Influenced by TV, soc...

Robert Glynn on self building his own ‘barn’ home

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With building supplies getting more and more expensive, Seán’s guest decided to build a barn instead of a brick and mortar traditional structure. S...

Did you grow up without TV? - Henry McKean Asks

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Given her profession, it might surprise you that Jessie Buckley did not grow up with a TV until she was a teenager. But, is this the way to grow up, o...

The battle for supremacy in First Class travel

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Lufthansa launching their exclusive new first class option recently, the battle for supremacy rages on among the world’s top airlines when it c...

Eamonn Keaveney on walking barefoot across Europe

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mayo man Eamonn Keaveney has walked over five thousand kilometres barefoot, from Istanbul to Ireland.Now, nearly a year later, he is on the final stre...

Is listening to an audiobook as good as reading?

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Camilla Parker Bowles declared that audiobooks “count too” when it comes to reading. Over the past few years, sales of audioboo...

Is it bad if a child curses?

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you heard your child cursing? Would you reprimand them, question the very education you gave them or perhaps even laugh?While the...

What is the swan census?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The swan census has been taking place across Ireland recently, to try and ascertain how many wild whoopers we have in this country.Joining Seán to di...

Sami Abu Wardeh on making comedy out of Irish Palestinian displacement

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the son of an Irish mother and a Palestinian father, Sami Abu Wardeh has experienced the effects of colonialism, war and displacement many times in...

Oscar nominations released - how did Ireland do?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Oscar nominations have just been released, with lots of expectations surrounding Killarney’s Jessie Buckley.Joining Seán to discuss is film mak...

Questions to ask your older relatives - Henry McKean Reports

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When an elderly relative dies, some people may have regrets on not spending enough time with them or not asking enough questions - but what questions ...

The psychology behind treating yourself

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a long day at work, cooking may be the last thing on our minds. With the added benefit of a home-cooked meal and none of the effort, takeaways h...

China’s Marriage Market - Emily Keegan Reports

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not unusual for parents to get in the middle of their children's love lives or try to set them up with a person they think would be an impressi...

Should dogs be banned from pubs?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past number of years, landlords seem to have become a lot more welcoming to dogs, perhaps due to the pandemic when pet ownership rose signifi...

Do you go ‘off menu’ at a restaurant?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is it okay to go ‘off menu’ at a restaurant or are you just creating a headache for the kitchen?Joining Seán to discuss is Chef, Restauranteur an...

Is it okay to sign off a work email with a kiss?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More and more work emails seem to be signed off with an ‘X’. But is it okay to put a kiss in correspondence with someone you may have never met an...

New report shows strain on state care for children

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Child Law Project’s latest report shows the strain that services are under to provide accommodation for children in state care, and also explore...

Submarine discovers WWII wreck off Donegal

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest uses a special submersible, based in West Cork, to help unlock the secrets of Ireland’s 2,000 shipwrecks.Joining to discuss is John ...

Mental health support benches aim to save lives

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Micky Hazard’s nephew Jay passed away in 2019 when he took his own life, and the loss has spurred Micky on to help others. He and his sister have se...

The Commodore 64 returns - how well does it hold up?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The iconic 1980s video game console Commodore 64 is being re-launched. But how well does it hold up in this decade?Tech Journalist Emmet Ryan joins Se...

EU says we need to stockpile 72 hours worth of stuff in case of disaster

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hadja Lahbib, the Preparedness and Crisis Management Commissioner for the EU, has called on citizens to prepare at least 72 hours' worth of essential ...

New EU law could kill the car radio

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Big tech is affecting every part of our lives and today the European Commission is launching a law which could very well mean the end of the car radio...

Beckham feud - what’s the next step for PR?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fallout for the Beckham family continues in the wake of Brooklyn Beckham’s bombshell statement last night, but how will his parents David and Vi...

Dealing with ‘central heating hair’

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the weather fluctuating between cold and mild, many listeners will be struck with ‘central heating hair’, but what is it, and how can it be c...

Is antisocial behaviour getting worse?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is antisocial behaviour really getting worse? And do you feel unsafe on our city streets?The problems with Dublin have been extensively documented: cr...

The not-so-glamorous side of running

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With an increase in people taking part in long distance running and competing in races, it can cause the so-called “runner’s tummy” which is a c...

AI porn addiction is on the rise - what can be done?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There hasn’t been a day this week that the dangers of Grok haven’t been highlighted: particularly the nudification of women and children. However,...

Should we adopt ‘French’ Sundays? - Henry McKean Asks

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need to be more like the French and keep Sundays sacred? Closing the shops and forcing people to rest?Henry McKean has been asking the public, a...

Is political profanity on the rise?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday, Donald Trump was heckled by an autoworker. He responded with profanity and a hand gesture. So, ho...

The ‘Slime Jesus’ controversy in Germany explained

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Outrage continues to fulminate in Germany over the Christmas broadcast of the so-called ‘Slime Jesus’...So, what is getting people so exercised?Jo...

Should we ditch the tissue for the handkerchief?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you carry a handkerchief?With the winter colds and flus in full flow, some people are opting to ditch the manky tissue in favour of a luxury handke...

Should men have engagement rings too?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After noticing a friend wearing only a wedding ring, with no engagement band, Journalist Jennifer Horgan reflected on engagement rings and questioned ...

YouTube is officially more popular than TV

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is terrestrial telly doomed?Eyebrows have been raised in the UK after new data revealed that more people are watching Youtube than the BBC – as view...

Are grief levels with pet bereavement the same as with human loss?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new study suggests that people who are grieving a pet can experience prolonged grief disorder, but the International Classification of Diseases, a w...

New study finds male libido peaking at 40

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to think male libido is all about hormones raging early, then a slow, inevitable decline, but a major new study turns that idea on its head. I...

Can derelict buildings be used for the housing crisis? - Henry McKean Asks

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While we have a derelict site tax, but for some reason, a lot of them are left unpaid, and there are towns around the country dotted with vacant or de...

The reality of going on holiday with young kids

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is going on holiday with young kids really like, and why can it feel like absolute hell? Anne Sheeran has a two year old and a four year old...

A Corkman’s role in liberating Venezuela from the Spanish

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the furore over Venezuela continuing, spare a thought for Corkman Daniel Florence O’Leary, who played a critical role in the country’s libera...

What’s behind a home’s BER rating?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your home’s BER rating could be costing homeowners more than they realise - and many still don’t know what it actually means.With energy bills soa...

How often should you change your socks?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you change your socks? According to an expert, it is vital to do it every day in order to avoid ‘Cheesy Foot’, ‘Onion Foot’, ‘G...

How accurate was Brendan Ingle’s portrayal in ‘Giant’?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The new film ‘Giant’, which was reviewed last week on Movies and Booze, focuses on the relationship between boxing world champ Prince Nazeem and h...

The difficulties facing gay couples in starting a family

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest’s new play, ‘In Vitro’, opens at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre on February 2nd here in Dublin. Inspired by her and her wife’s experi...

Why is the EU getting involved with housing?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the EU getting involved in solving the housing crisis?And just what do European cities have in common when it comes to high rents and unafforda...

Can you make it to stardom from reality TV?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While Jessie Buckley began her career in reality television back in 2008, is it common for contestants to make the transition to the big time like her...

Why is the popularity of couples counselling increasing?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is everyone going to therapy?It seems that more and more millennials are seeking professional help to manage their relationships, with a rise note...

The father and son who built an Irish entertainment empire

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new book ,‘The Outsiders Who Built Irish Entertainment: Maurice and Louis Elliman’ tells the story of the father and son duo who created an ente...

What’s in the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ diet?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines this month that call for Americans to eat whole foods and limit highly processed products.The...

Can children get ‘acquired ADHD’ from screentime?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Children’s mental health clinics are fuller than ever, with rising cases of anxiety, attention problems and social withdrawal. One Paediatrician bel...

What does the future of diplomacy look like?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are we nearing the death of diplomacy?In the first two weeks of this year, we have already seen major events unfold on the world stage, with Trump’s...

What is ‘longevity fixation syndrome’?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Transhumanism, the active desire to outlive your own mortality, is now seen as a disorder in some quarters.Joining Seán to discuss this is Jan Gerber...

Cork Publican on finding sobriety

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Publican who owns three bars in Cork has launched an exhibition about his relationship with alcohol, addiction and recovery.Publican Michael Droney ...

When pop stars interfere in politics

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While Europe waits on Donald Trump’s plans for Greenland - it has certainly prompted Icelandic singer Björk to weigh in with her own opinion. What ...

Ireland’s youngest and fastest cyclist set to travel to Mount Everest by bike

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Corkman who cycled the length of Africa will be embarking on yet another gruelling challenge: travelling from Cork to Mount Everest by bike!Daragh C...

Why are there protests in Iran?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is increased international attention on the violent protests in Iran today after President Trump pledges to weigh in and consider very strong mi...