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Milk thistle, a dirty fry, Alka-Seltzers, Dioralyte sachets, and a touch of lemon under the armpit – these are all touted as hangover remedies after a night of indulgence. But do any of them actually work? Is there a legitimate cure for the dreaded hangover? A novel beverage has recently entered the market, The Safety Shot, asserting its ability to lower blood alcohol content. Linda Geddes, Scienc...

More than half of people suffer from something called Rebecca Syndrome but what is it? Is it general social media stalking of your ex or something more sinister. Henry McKean joined Sean with this report...

Today is world radio day! Radio plays such a huge role in modern Irish life but where did it begin? Sean was joined by Eddie Bohan, a radio historian...

An Garda Síochána have published a €2.1 million tender for body cameras intended for use on garda uniforms. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has seen them in use first-hand and joined Sean to discuss...

A new docudrama on Netflix explores Albert Einstein’s extraordinary escapade as he sought shelter from the Nazis in Norfolk. Sean was joined by Philip Ralph, Writer of 'Einstein and the Bomb'...

Sinead O’Connor has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall alongside Mariah Carey, Oasis and Mary J. Blige but what is the point of the Hall of Fame award and how has it changed over the years? Arts Journalist, Pat Carty joined Sean on the show to discuss...

A series of music events in famous Church of England venues has provoked a backlash after a silent disco took place in Canterbury Cathedral. One of the men leading the protests, petition organiser Cajetan Skowronski joined Sean to discuss...

In most Asian, European and Middle Eastern homes, shoes are never worn inside as it can be a sign of disrespect from the guests to the owners of the home. Charles Gerba, a professor of virology at the University of Arizona, discovered a grab bag of fecal matter when he conducted a study that entailed swabbing the bottom of 26 shoes. He found e-coli on more than a quarter of them and some kind of f...

The organising committee of the upcoming Paris Olympics has announced that a little bit of the Eiffel Tower will be in each medal given out during the Games. Sean was joined by Philip Barker, Editor of the Journal of Olympic History...

The luckiest year is upon us as it is the year of the dragon according to The Chinese New Year and today is New Year’s Eve! What does this time of year mean for Asian communities and what will the dragon bring? Dr Isabella Jackon, assistant professor in Chinese Studies at Trinity College joined Sean to discuss...

You’ve heard about the War of the Roses, you might have seen the War of the Buttons, but have you heard about the War of the Butter Chicken? India’s High Court is currently preparing to rule over who invented the nation’s most famous dish. Suhasini Raj, New Delhi based Reporter for the New York Times joined Sean to tell the story of how it happened and what’s going on...

As we approach Valentine’s Day, many listeners will be digging out their favourite romantic movies to enjoy. But any romantic film worth its salt will have a kissing scene, so what is it that makes some of these iconic and some...not so much? And what is the history of kissing in movies? Simon Tierney has been investigating and he joined Sean to discuss...

Sir Winston Churchill’s teeth have been sold at auction, a unique set of dentures that were once used to deliver some of the most famous speeches of the 20th century. Sean was joined by Niall Fry, an auctioneer and valuer at the Cotswold Auction Company in England...

An English university offers a master's degree in ‘Contemporary Pantomime Practice’ and the first-ever class has graduated! Do we need a master’s in Panto? Jefferson Parlett, an actor from Plymouth, and one of the newly graduated students joined Sean on the show...

Today marks 41 years since the infamous kidnapping of Shergar, and despite a major manhunt at the time, we still don’t have any answers. Dr Patrick McGarty is a senior lecturer in public policy at Munster Technological University and he joined Sean on the show today...

Becky Starfighter Cheatle is an Irish comedian whose next performance is taking place in the upcoming Scene & Heard Festival, which kicks off next week...  Image: Becky Cheatle via Instagram

Some of us are gifted flirters, while most say it's a skill that holds them back. What sets the good and bad flirters apart and can you learn to be better? Henry McKean joined Sean from the flirting capital of Ireland, Cork...

Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, has announced that he is in Moscow and has been granted a very rare interview between a Western journalist and Putin. But what does this mean for public opinion in America and backing for Biden’s struggle to maintain support for Ukraine? Sean was joined by Graham Finlay from the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD...

The interactions between the elderly and children have always been one to bring joy.  Well a charity in the UK are currently doing research on the benefits of intergenerational care, which sees kids sharing settings with elderly people.  Sue Egersdorff, Co. Founder of Ready Generation Charity joined Sean to discuss...

RTÉ are putting 80,000 euro into dubbing Peppa Pig and Thomas the Tank Engine, but how does dubbing work and will this benefit children? Deirdre Barry, CEO and producer at Avalon Films joined Sean to discuss...

Imagine appearing on over 50 TC shows, some of them the biggest game shows in the world, and never winning a cent.  Edward Oldfield, serial game show contestant joined Sean on the show today...

Many of us will have a box stashed away in the bottom of a wardrobe or under a bed filled with memories from the past.   Usually they’re sentimental things relating to a loved one or someone who’s died, but remarkably, about a third of people hold on to things from ex partners.   Is this a form of self-flagellation, or is there a greater purpose for it?   Brendan Kell...

Musicals seem to be popping up everywhere, but why and are they even any good? Freelance journalist and musical lover Esther McCarthy joined Sean to discuss...

When you are at the playground with your children, do you ever look around and see the different types of parents around you? Could it be the hungover parent or the overly prepared one? Kirsty Blake Knox writer and journalist with The Irish Independent joined Sean to discuss...

After an over 3-year hiatus, Dublin Airport has launched its new pet screening service. Sean was joined by Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager for Dublin Airport to discuss how it works... Image: X.com via Dublin Airport @DublinAirport