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If your preference is to be buried after you die, does it have to be in a graveyard? Would you need special permissions to be buried elsewhere, like in your back garden? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Kate Falconer, Lecturer at the UCC School of Law and the Radical Humanities Laboratory.

An ongoing issue between North and South Korea is the way each country articulates or describes the other. Do they use their official names, or politically loaded names instead? Joining Seán to discuss this is Kevin Cawley, Director of the Irish Institute of Korean Studies at UCC…

Decades ago, long before the era of streaming, one man had the crazy idea to run a 24 hour news channel, which today still exists as CNN. That man, Ted Turner, died yesterday. What impact did he have on television? Joining Seán to look back on his legacy is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer with University of Galway.

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Ireland signed the Artemis Accords yesterday at NASA headquarters, becoming one of the last EU countries to do so, but what does this mean going forward? Joining Seán to discuss is Peter Gallagher, Director of Dunsink Observatory at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, and a former employee of NASA...

In many towns and cities - there’s an ongoing struggle between those who want more areas pedestrianised, and those who don’t. This is very much the case on Drury Street in Dublin, where one of its pubs has lost its outdoor seating license. Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating this, and sends in this report.

In most public places, dogs have to be kept on a lead, but why does it seem like that’s not the case, and how does it impact someone who doesn’t like dogs? Chrisse Russell, Freelance Features Writer with the Irish Independent, has been writing about this and joins Seán to discuss.

If you’re having poor luck in finding love - should you become a handyman? Apparently, women can’t get enough of them! Joining Seán to discuss this is Peter Finn AKA “Pete the Builder” and Journalist Saoirse Hanley.

German Stonecutter Julia Gebel moved to Ireland, where she joined a project conserving the Rock of Cashel. She has since set up her own company and works across multiple conservation projects. She joins Seán to discuss!

“We take our public services a bit for granted in Ireland. And they’re not always as good as they might be. But to be honest, our quality of life as a whole would be a lot poorer without them…” So writes Fergus Finlay in today’s Irish Examiner. Is he right? Do we take our public services for granted? Fergus Finlay, former political activist, the former Head of children's charity Barnardos, and co-...

This will sound very familiar to any parents listening who are tired of their children invading their beds; after what feels like years of musical beds, Comedian Julie Jay feels it is time to insist on mammy and daddy sharing a mattress, and keeping their kids out! She joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

Could your decor decisions be to blame for your ever-lasting lack of a partner? One woman had been single for a decade, until Interior Designer and ‘house whisperer’ Katie Malik told her her ‘virginal’ decor was to blame for repelling men. Katie joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

A rare oarfish has been spotted on a County Clare beach. The deep-sea eel-like creature was found by a group of Brazilian friends, and in mythology is thought to signal the end of the world. So, could we be in trouble? Phil Smith, Science Communicator and Broadcaster (@philofscience on Instagram), joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

A new survey has found that 47 is apparently the age where people feel their happiest. So, are you happy? And can you pinpoint when you were the happiest? Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

The door from an iconic scene in the Richard Curtis film is up for auction. Why exactly has it been put up for sale now, and who would be in the market for a movie door? Joining Seán to discuss is Dan Muscatelli-Hampson from Omega Auctions. Image: Universal Studios

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have found a copy of the oldest-known English poem. So, how did they find it, and what is the story behind it? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Mark Faulkner, from the TCD School of English.

There’s always a call for more blood donations, because supply seems to be decreasing while demand continues to go up. So, should we pay people to donate their blood? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Suzanne Crowe, President of the Medical Council and a Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care in Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin.

With rising energy costs making it a struggle for businesses, a pub in Cavan has decided to harness the power of the river which runs alongside it in order to slash their bills. Now, a pilot project is gathering pace and if successful it could be used by other pubs around the country that sit next to rivers… Joining Seán to discuss is Fergus Murphy, owner of Murph’s Gastro Pub in Butlers Bridge, C...

Rising veterinary costs are leading to an inflated Surrender Waiting List, with increasing numbers of pet owners struggling to meet the costs associated with maintaining a pet… Joining Seán to discuss is Conor Dowling, Chief Inspector of the NSPCA.

Photographer Meryl Meisler captured New York’s wild disco era at Studio 54 and the gritty streets of Bushwick, but kept her photos hidden for decades. Now finally revealed, her work offers a rare, insider glimpse of a city and culture in transformation. She’s currently in Dublin celebrating queer friendly culture, and joins Seán to discuss. Image: Britannica

Mayfly season is almost upon us, but why do they do the very unusual ‘mayfly dance’? Now, researchers think they have found the answer. Joining Seán to discuss is Sam Fabian, an Entomologist with Imperial College London…

While the world and his mother seem to be jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon, is there a danger of getting an ‘Ozempic personality’, a sort of nullifying effect on your behaviour? Joining Seán to discuss is Katie Glass, Feature Writer with the London Times…

The discovery of a massive hole in the ozone layer in the 1980s sparked one of the most successful global environmental responses in history. Once-celebrated chemicals known as CFCs were found to be the cause, leading to swift international action… So, when can we see an intact ozone layer again? Joining Seán to discuss is John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where the person involved may not have been the one to commit the crime…

With your big wedding day on the way, the stress of organising the event, and the nerves around getting married in general will certainly take a toll. So, is this why ‘wedding therapy’ is becoming a bigger thing? Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and co-host of the Tough Love Podcast joins Seán to discuss.