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There was a time when the Christmas Number 1 single was a hotly contested battle but is it still relevant in the world of streaming and what is the history of the Irish Christmas number 1?  Sean was joined by Kirsty Blake-Knox, Columnist with Irish Independent to discuss...

Why haven’t we had a decent Christmas movie in the last 20 years? Sean was joined by Tom A Christie, a cinema historian and the author of “The Golden Age of Christmas Movies” and “A Totally Bodacious Nineties Christmas”...

Now, while most people will be setting the timer on the over on Christmas Day, and no doubt sweating over getting the turkey just right, there is another option, just throw the entire Christmas dinner in the air fryer. Sean was joined by Pat Whelan from James Whelan Butchers...

When it comes to basic car maintenance knowledge, a recent survey finds that 45% of us don’t know how to change a tyre, 35% can’t find the fan belt and 13% don’t even know how to open the bonnet! Sean was joined by Dave Humphreys, Motoring Journalist from CompleteCar.ie …

This year the annual RDS Christmas Dinner will feed over 5000 people. But what is the history and logistics of this very old tradition? Sean was joined by Adrian King from the Knights of the Order of St. Columbanus and Member of the Organising Committee of the Annual RDS Christmas Dinner...

Next month marks the 35th anniversary of the Lockerbie Bombing, when 270 people were killed in the UK’s worst ever terrorist attack. Sky documentaries has a new multi-part series which re-examines this extraordinary event. Sean was joined by director, John Dower, whose work is known to Irish audiences having previously directed the Netflix series about Sophie Toscan du Plantier... 

Christmas shopping is in full swing but spare a thought for the shop assistants who have to listen to Christmas pop music on repeat all day long. How do they cope? Henry McKean joined Sean to discuss...

An exhibition in the works for the past year is now on display. It’s called ‘They Gave The Walls A Talking’ and honours the extraordinary story of The Pogues and Shane MacGowan at EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum, developed in collaboration with Hot Press. Sean was joined by Stuart Clarke, Deputy Editor of Hot Press…

While your average lion, elephant and monkey emojis are a dime a dozen, less fashionable life forms, such as flat worms and bacteria are much more difficult to come across in emoji form. Now there is a major push to increase their biodiversity. Joining me now is Stefano Mammola, a post-doctorate ecologist in Italy... 

As we approach the peak of their busiest season, one Kildare farm is bustling with preparation, readying turkeys for our Christmas dinners. Sean was joined by Billy Gray, the Owner of Feighcullen Farm, a haven for sustainable poultry farming of ducks, chickens, turkeys, and geese.

This month marks the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking music video ‘Thriller’, a video whose dance movies have often been mimicked but perhaps never equaled. Sean was joined Vincent Paterson, the assistant choreographer of ‘Thriller’...

Is there a difference in the way men and women organise and give Christmas presents? Justine O’Mahoney, Columnist with the Wexford People, argues that men simply are bad present givers, often bereft of thought and that they leave it all to the last minute...

One of the purest, rarest and indeed most expensive coffees in the world comes from the island of St. Helena, where Napoleon was exiled to at the end of his life. But why is it so special? Mark Stratton, a travel journalist joined Sean to discuss...

The film ‘Past Lives’ garnered several nominations yesterday at the Golden Globes announcement. The movie relies heavily on the concept of ‘inyeon’, which explains how the characters meet. But what is ‘inyeon’? Sean was joined by Sarah Son, Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Sheffield... 

In a tale that reads like fiction, a man wrongfully convicted for the murder of an Irish priest he didn't commit, and the unexpected journey of compassion that followed. How does one find the strength to forgive the unforgivable?  Sean was joined by Ann Murphy, Reporter with the Irish Examiner and host of the podcast, “Forgiven”...

Is the key to a nutritious, satisfying, and economical diet hidden in the recipes passed down by our grandmothers? Traditional Irish recipes are experiencing a resurgence nationwide, indicating a return to the sustainable culinary practices of our ancestors. Sean was joined by Roann Byrne, a renowned chef and food writer, co-founder of Danu, and one of the Irish Times’s top 50 people to watch this...

Some may consider it rude, but experts suggest people often overestimate the social consequences of rejecting an invitation. To discuss this further, Sean was joined by Henry McKean to discuss..

This weeks marks the 30th anniversary of the historic Downing Street Declaration. Johnny Fallon, of Carr Communications joined Sean to discuss...

Badvertising, the UK based group that challenges adverts that fuel the climate crisis, has recently scored a victory over an ad by Toyota. They also have a new book out. Sean was joined by Andrew Simms, co-author of 'Badvertising'...

Wondering what to get someone for Christmas? Maybe you should cross bees off that list. In just over 10 years, there has been a rise in Irish people shopping and gifting bees from abroad. In a world where online shopping makes everything accessible, including bees, what's the real cost of this convenience to our native bee populations?  Sean was joined by Gerard Coyne, a founding member and c...

Conversion therapy practices will carry a criminal offence under planned legislation, according to Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman.   The Minister updated Cabinet today on the progress being made in banning conversion therapy practices, something that is contained in the programme for government.  Dr. Gareth Patterson is an Irish GP living in London who has been through it, and...

Tis the season for office gossip, from who did what at the Christmas party to who's bonus is beating out the others And though the practice isn't always recommendable, it's also one as old as time Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Ireland's favourite bad habit, but is it a bad habit at all?

The Movies and Booze Christmas Special was LIVE from the Stella Cinema in Rathmines. Gavin James dropped by to play some tunes and have a chat...

The G7 nations have agreed to ban the importation of Russian diamonds from the beginning of 2024.   While it’s an effort to curb Russia’s funding for the war in Ukraine, it’s unlikely to have a huge financial impact because of their links to Dubai and China.   So what’s happening in the diamond trade? Have the African nations gotten a handle on the issues there?   Ger...

They were meant to make our lives a whole lot easier, but some would say they’ve done the opposite.  The self service till never seems to work right, and nothing is worse then hearing that loud phrase ‘unexpected item in the baggage area’.  Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent joined Sean to discuss...