Moncrieff

The Moncrieff Show is coming to you from the Montenotte Hotel in Cork as part of Newstalk’s Summer Tour, with thanks to ESB! Seán is joined by Cork Comedian Christ Kent to talk about his path from Electrician to Stand Up, and his upcoming tour.

Was finding a partner easier in the past? People met through friends, work, or local clubs. Today, dating apps put thousands of potential matches at our fingertips. But has more choice made it easier to find love? Sean is joined by broadcaster Mary Kennedy and radio presenter Emily McEvoy on Then V Now with Moncrieff to compare dating across two different generations.

Would you let someone try your desert, taste your cocktail, or maybe even double dip? Seán’s guest loves to share her food, but we all know people who absolutely hate it! So, how should we be sharing our food? Should we have some rules of engagement? TV Chef Erica Drumm joins to discuss.

Seán’s guest was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 22, but she says that some “hot girls” gave her hope. Annabel Craddock joins to discuss…

You have to go to work, even when the weather is lovely! But, when you’re in the office, what do you wear that’s suitable for work, and won’t roast you alive? Stylist Judy Gilroy joins Seán to discuss.

When a road traffic incident takes place on our roads, the traditional articulation of this has been to describe it as an ‘accident’, but should we re-examine the language we use in this area? Joining Seán to discuss is Sadbh O’Neill, Contributor to the Irish Times…

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where hobbies became fatal…

People assume that those with facial hair are more likely to harbour bacteria on their faces than the clean-shaven, but the truth is more tangled… So is having a beard unhygienic? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester.

If you have an alcoholic (or any kind of addict) in your life, is there anything you can do to help them? And, even if not, can you do something to stop the problem from getting worse? Joining Seán to discuss is Austin Prior, Addiction Counsellor.

Do you have any fond memories of your old school packed lunches? What are the differences between the ones you had, and the ones your kids are having now? Joining Seán to discuss is Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire, Chef, Culinary Historian and Chair of the Masters in Gastronomy and Food Studies at TU Dublin.

The likely coronation of Andy Burnham as the next British Prime Minister sets up an intriguing possibility: he would be the first Catholic PM. But, what are the implications of this, and can he actually even claim to be the first at all? Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Paul, London Correspondent for the Irish Times. Image: Reuters

You could collect art and regard it as an investment, but are there other luxury items worth investing in? Like watches or handbags? How do you know what will retain or grow in value? Joining Seán to discuss is Nicholas Charalambous, Managing Director at Alpha Wealth.

There are few things on TV today that the whole family can gather and watch. If Ireland qualified for the World Cup, it certainly would have brought families together... Dr Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Senior Mental Health Lecturer at SETU Waterford and host of the ‘Asking for a Parent’ podcast, has been writing about this, and joins Seán to discuss.

A photograph of the Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal has gone viral, prompting a wider conversation about the stigma and merits of dining alone in restaurants. Joining Seán to discuss is a woman who loves dining alone, Journalist Alice Bradley…

A new book by the New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman claims that Donald Trump insisted on carpeting the en suite of his bedroom in the White House. Now, while many listeners no doubt had a carpeted bathroom growing up here in Ireland back in the day, they have long gone out of fashion, but why? Joining Seán to discuss is Jennifer Sheehan, former ‘Home of the Year’ winner and Columnist for the...

Earlier this month, a pollution event on the River Glyde in Louth caused the deaths of thousands of fish, including many wild salmon, leading to calls for greater effort to be made to protect this species… Joining Seán to discuss is Ella McSweeney, Journalist and Co-Presenter of ‘Ear to the Ground’.

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 Doireann O’Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!

Is the one night stand dead? According to research, it's in slow decline for a number of reasons. From being more safety-conscious to being disappointed and dissatisfied the next morning. Other reasons given is the rise in online dating, and some Gen Z don't know how to flirt! Henry McKean sent in this report.

“Houston, We Have A Problem”, "Luke, I am your father", “Mirror, Mirror On The Wall” - believe it or not all of those quotes are wrong!  Movie editor at entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd, joined Sean to talk about some of the most memorable, and frequently wrong quotes!

Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative  Sean was joined by Inger Leemans is professor of cultural history at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam to delve into this. &nb...

Ever since the pandemic there has been a significant surge in people turning to practical hobbies, particularly crafts like sewing.  Lorna Daly, Founder of When Poppy Met Daisy on Capel Street in Dublin joined Sean to talk about why this is the case.  

The Major Oak, one of this continent’s oldest and most famous trees, due to its long association with Robin Hood, has died after 1000 years of growth. Chloe Ryder, Estate Operations Manager at Sherwood Forest for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds joined Sean to discuss. Image: BBC

When people come to Ireland for the first time, they notice all sorts of customs unique to us. We say hello to strangers, we eat Tayto sandwiches, and we say thank you to the bus driver. But is this custom dying out? Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to find out!

A Minneapolis restaurant stopped charging customers for food earlier this year and now operates entirely on donations. Owner Dylan Alverson said the move was inspired by both political concerns and years of financial struggles in the restaurant industry. Despite nearly half of diners not paying for their meals, Alverson told The New York Times the restaurant is thriving under its new model. Dylan...

Éamonn Quinn and his wife Gemma Murray founded Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS) in Dundalk in 2006. After settling in Dundalk in 2002, the couple found themselves travelling regularly to Dublin and Belfast to hear contemporary music and began to wonder why artists of that calibre never came to Dundalk. Twenty years later, LCMS has become one of Ireland's most respected contemporary music or...