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The Gordon Bennett Cup is the longest hot air balloon race in the world.  It recently took place, and there was only one female team in the competition.  One of those was Deborah Scholes, who joins Seán to discuss.

If you’ve ever stumbled into a hotel room in the wee hours of the morning, you’ll know the temptation to break into the mini-bar can be overwhelming.   However, what happens when you’re slapped with that dreaded mini-bar bill? Is there any way of avoiding it?  Seán is joined by Ciara Mooney, Managing Director of Freedom Travel and Solo Travel to find out…

Sally Rooney’s much anticipated new novel ‘Intermezzo’ is set in the world of competitive chess. But, how does it compare to the real scene? Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Watkins, Treasurer of Cork Chess Club, who has been analysing the book for the Irish Examiner. Image: Faber & Faber

While air fryers are all the rage nowadays, there is one thing you probably haven’t imagined preparing in the popular convection oven: a cup of tea. Seán’s guest went viral after being featured on This Morning on ITV yesterday after her guide on how to achieve the perfect air fryer tea.  Joining Seán to discuss is influencer Whitney Ainscough from Yorkshire, who uses her air fryer to cook pre...

Every year many Irish pilgrims visit Medjugorje in Bosnia. Today, the Vatican issued a statement on its process of authentication. Joining Seán to discuss what this means is Michael Kelly, Director of Public Affairs of Aid to the Church in Need and former Editor of The Irish Catholic. Image: Joe Walsh Tours

As the controversy continues over the large amount of gifts accepted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, what exactly are the rules for public officials accepting gifts here in Ireland?  Joining Seán to discuss is Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent for Bauer Media.

As a people, have we become too serious? What do we do nowadays to have fun? With so many responsibilities, where do we find the time? Well, Henry McKean has been out asking the public if they are boring or not and joins Seán to discuss.

It's that time of year again, where your children come home from school pulling the hair off themselves because they are riddled with head lice. But, what are these creatures that invade our homes each year? Carol Johnson is a Trichologist and joins Seán to discuss.

Miley Cyrus is reportedly being sued for alleged copyright infringement over her hit 2023 single ‘Flowers’, by a company that claims it owns a share of the copyright of pop singer Bruno Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man’. But, seeing as every song released after 2010 sounds the same, are we going to run into this situation more and more in the future? Philip Magee is an Irish Music Producer and joins me...

Lots of people like to unwind after a hard day's work with a glass of wine, a bottle of beer or even a tipple of gin. Sometimes one becomes 2, and 3 becomes 4. Before you know it, you’re questioning whether or not you have a problem. And if that’s you, you’re not alone. But, what if there was a way to curb your habit, without giving up drinking? Spoiler alert, there is! Joining Seán to discuss is...

Currently in Ireland, the minimum wage is offered in different bandwidths for those workers who are under the age of 20. Seán’s guest has been arguing in the Irish Times that the minimum wage should be the same for everyone, regardless of age. Jamie Mac Giolla Bhrian, student at DCU and youth activist, joins the show to discuss.

While mullets appear to be getting more and more popular among younger people, one man from Mayo has taken it to a different level and will soon compete in the Swiss Mullet Cup. Joining Seán to discuss is competitive mullet wearer, Trevor Hyland.

For many homes across the country, nothing signals the arrival of winter quite like a turf fire. These days though, turf fires are a contentious issue. To discuss, Seán is joined by Ger Hough, Owner of Hough's Pub in Bangher, Co Offaly…

While there has been much discussion online of so-called ‘trad wife’ influencers, one woman has now written a book about her own journey of escape from a very troublesome marriage which bore many of the hallmarks of the trad wife movement. Joining Seán to discuss is Tia Levings, Author of ‘A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy’.

A new documentary film on TG4 this week explores the colourful and grisly history of whaling in Ireland, which was motivated primarily by the demand for the animals’ oil,  which could be used as a fuel. Joining Seán to discuss is Aenghus Mac Eochagáin, Director of 'Fathaigh na Farraige' (Giants of the Sea) on TG4.

Three major celestial events are set to take place tonight including a supermoon, a lunar eclipse and the Harvest Moon. But, what can we expect exactly? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Niall Smith, Director of the Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork.

You can’t open a newspaper these days without hearing about the childcare sector, but what about doggie daycare? Well, it’s a thing. And one of the most popular locations is The Canine Centre in Churchtown in Dublin. Naomi Tracey is the owner of the Canine Centre and joins Seán to discuss how they operate. Image: Canine Centre

Tracking has become a facet of modern life; tracking packages, shipments, and our children’s whereabouts seems relatively normal. Less normal is the world of marital tracking, where loved ones and family members can see each other’s location at all times thanks to features like Find My Phone. Joining Seán to tell more is Kirsty Blake Knox, Journalist with The Irish Independent.

Assisted dying has been a contentious topic in Ireland for some time now, as has the rhetoric around it. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, assisted dying has been legal since the 7th of November 2021. However, the decision there was also met with contention. Tōtara Hospice in New Zealand is the only hospice that facilitates the right to die on site. Seán is joined by the CEO of Tōtara Hospice, Tina McCaf...

Yesterday was World Afro day, and although it has become a staple of pop culture, is there still a stigma around having one, and how hard are they to maintain?  Denga Phiriga is the Owner of Whipped to Glow and joins Seán to discuss.

Teaching someone how to drive is not for the faint hearted. It can often involve grabbing doors, closing eyes and perhaps the odd scream. Basically, it can be a nightmare! To discuss, Seán is joined by Brenda Bolger, Driving Instructor at Bolger’s Driving School.

New figures that have been released by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre show that there has been a significant increase in women opting for home births in Ireland. But, why is this? And how does it all work? Joining Seán to discuss  is Dr Krysia Lynch, Chairperson for the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services in Ireland.

Fast walkers have become increasingly frustrated with slow street walkers getting in their way as they dart around their town or city, running late and looking busy. Henry McKean took to the parks and walking routes of Dublin and joins Seán to share what he heard.

Club 33 is an ultra-exclusive club in Disneyland. It’s in the news this week because a man has been kicked out of it after getting drunk on site, a big no-no in the family-centric and clean-cut image of Disney. But, why is he now pushing court cases to get reinstated as a member? Dirk Libbey, Journalist for Cinema Blend in California, has the story and joins Seán to discuss.

In 2013 the extremely popular game Flappy Bird was removed from the App Store because its original creator deemed it too addictive for users.   Well good news, it’s coming back in 2025!  Padraig Ryan is a gamer and from Geek Ireland and joins Seán to discuss.