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From 23-26 July, the Paddy Power Comedy Festival takes place in Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. One of those performing only just recently began his first solo tour! Risteárd Cooper, comedian, actor and writer joins Seán to discuss.

When looking at options for a pint, have you thought about the early house? What exactly are they, and why are they dying out? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Daragh Curran, AKA The Guinness Guru.

With the hose pipe ban coming into effect for many counties from tomorrow, how can you ensure that your veg, herbs, and flowers survive and what exactly is allowed when it comes to the garden? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Mick Kelly, Founder of GIY in Waterford…

New research suggests that going to museums, concerts and the cinema can slow down biological ageing, similarly to exercise. So, how true does this sound? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Rose Ann Kenny, Regius Professor of Medicine, Head of Ageing Research at Trinity College Dublin.

Every Wednesday, Cassie Delaney will join to tell unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss cases where the weather was an accomplice, a witness, and, in one case, the detective!

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews says that a new amendment proposed by Reform would be against the Good Friday Agreement… He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

The World Cup semifinals start tonight, and they may or may not end with penalty shootouts. When this possibly happens, what are the mental aspects that affect the game? Ian Robertson is a Neuropsychologist and author of ‘How Confidence Works’, and joins Seán to discuss.

A race in which Dublin’s Liberties barmen will compete in running while balancing trays of Guinness will return after 30 years… Joining Seán to discuss is Jill McCann, Community Projects Manager with Diageo.

An airport pilot has written “I’m bored” while doing a test flight. Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Corps & Airport Safety and Security Auditor joins Seán to explain just how impressive that truly is… Image: flightradar24

Today is Bastille Day in France, marking the establishment of the French republic, as well as other moments in the country’s history, such as the efforts of the French Resistance. So, what role did Irish people like Samuel Beckett have in helping them during WW2? Joining Seán to discuss is Oliver O’Hanlon, Researcher on Franco Irish Relations in the Department of French at UCC.

The Bayeux tapestry from France has arrived at the British Museum after a historic transfer, but the British Museum won’t give many artefacts back to original owners. Why is that? Do they do these exchanges often? How much of their artefacts do not originate from Britain? Joining Seán to discuss is Laura McAtackney, Professor in Archaeology and the Co-Director of the Radical Humanities laboratory...

Public information ads used to be terrifying when we were children. This is not the case anymore, but Sinead Ryan thinks we should go back to those scary ads. The Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk joins Seán to discuss! Image: RSA

In this heatwave, you are probably sweating. A lot. So, what are the top things to do to stay cool and dry? Joining Seán to discuss is Caitriona Ryan from the Institute of Dermatologists.

Research has found the fastest spider in the world. They can move at the speed of a slow human jog! This was found as part of Shreyas Kuchibhotla’s master's thesis. He is a PHD Student at the University of Oxford, and joins Seán to discuss.

Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur costs? Apparently, up to $30 million dollars, specifically for a T-Rex skeleton. The specimen goes on display in New York before going to auction... Maria McNamara, Professor of Paleontology at UCC, joins Seán to discuss.

As the good weather continues, how are the wild animals in the zoo coping in the heat? Henry McKean visited Dublin Zoo and met the Macaques from Indonesia, an old world monkey and the Dhole, a red type wolf from Asia. He sent in this report!

While solo travelling is becoming more popular, people can still find difficulty booking activities and accommodations that seem to be built around couples. This includes families, where the automatic assumption is that there will be two parents. So, what is it like to travel as a solo parent? Linda O’Sullivan joins Seán to share her experiences.

We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!

The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) is collaborating with a group called Movement Against Anti Zionism (MAAZ) for a training course this coming Thursday called ‘Anti-Zionism as the New Anti-Semitism'. Seán’s guest is concerned that this is not representative of many Irish Jews, who are proudly anti-zionist themselves - she is against the conflation of antisemitism and anti-zionism....

With the current heatwave, there’s one thing you’re probably going to do in your free time: daydrinking. But, when you’re out and about with friends, how do you do it without eventually falling asleep at the table? Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietitian with Eatwell.ie joins Seán to discuss!

Should chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries? Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond Beatty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union.

As the heatwave continues, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, rivers and lakes this weekend. Irish men have traditionally steered clear of the speedo, but is it time to go European and embrace it? Joining Seán to discuss is Stylist Judy Gilroy.

It’s usually customary for a visiting world leader to give a present. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued this custom at the recent NATO summit, where he gave leaders a revolver, with six bullets… Joining Seán to discuss is James Crisp, Europe Editor for The Daily Telegraph. Image: Reuters

Big companies across the world are now developing their own distinctive fragrances for their offices, but there is a mystery around why they are actually pumping out these aromas. Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist on Corporate Life at The Financial Times, Pilita Clark…

The National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition returns to Bettystown Beach this Saturday. Joining Seán to discuss is Shauna Murphy, last year's senior sculptor winner at the National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition.