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Often, some days feel longer or shorter than others, but today, July 22nd, is actually literally shorter than others. Why is that? Shane Bergin, Physicist & Assistant Professor in Science Education at UCD, joins Seán to discuss.

The My Lovely Horse Rescue group believe that there is an animal welfare crisis taking place in Ireland currently, and are calling on the Government to introduce a dedicated animal welfare and crime unit. Joining Seán to discuss is Martina Devlin, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue…

Are you a terrible texter? Or are you sick of sending messages and seeing the blue ticks and then waiting days for a reply? When it comes to texting, is there a specific etiquette, and is not texting back just plain rude? Or are some people just bad texters rather than inconsiderate people? Chartered Registered Counselling Psychologist, Niamh Delmar, joins Seán to discuss.

A movement called ‘Stop Killing Games’ is trying to convince the EU to introduce new rules so that consumers have more rights in relation to the digital assets they own. But, what exactly is the problem? Joining me now is Tech journalist and columnist with the Irish Times Emmet Ryan… Image: stopkillinggames.com

If you’re a League of Ireland football fan, you may have noticed that the Drogheda United crest has a star and crescent on it, much like you would see on the flags of many Muslim-majority countries. And, a recent social media post from TurkeyToday has been highlighting this fact. So, what’s the connection there? Joining Seán to discuss is Conor Hoey, Director with Drogheda United Football Club.

From Parker Posey in ‘The White Lotus’ to Megan Stalter in ‘Too Much’, the nightgown is having a moment. But, how did such an old-fashioned garment become fashionable again? Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist and Fashion Expert, Laura Mullett…

The world’s oldest ice cores have just arrived in the UK after a journey all the way from East Antarctica. Scientists will soon begin melting this ice in an attempt to find out what the world was like 1.5 million years ago. But, what can melted old water really tell us about the Earth of the distant past? Dr. Liz Thomas is the Head of Ice Core Research at the British Antarctic Survey, and  jo...

Amal and George Clooney have a no phones rule for guests, their policy is to allow a safe and frank conversation. So, what rules do you have for your house guests and how long is too long for someone to stay? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been talking to the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

Has cocaine become completely normalised? A new report published by the Department of Health has highlighted that cocaine users are now older and better educated than ever before. The typical cocaine user is changing as older people embrace the party drug. For more on this, Seán is joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, Addiction Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services at St. John of God Hospital…

Comedians Julie Jay and Colm O’Regan join Seán in Lighthouse Cinema to talk all things comedy, and the work-life balance that is needed in their careers. Julie Jay and Colm O’Regan will be performing at the Paddy Power Comedy Festival this weekend. For more information go to ppcomedyfestival.com .

Seán’s guest’s latest book, ‘Strange Sally Diamond’, went straight to number one in Ireland. Liz Nugent, one of Ireland’s foremost crime writers, joins live in Lighthouse Cinema to discuss!

A traditional Irish basket for collecting harvested onions had been lost to history, until Seán’s guest managed to recreate one so accurately that it is now being celebrated by those in Kerry who remember the original. Joining to discuss is Diane Southey from Saille Baskets in Kerry...

Do you make the effort when you are abroad to speak the language? Even just a ‘gracias’ or ‘merci’ can go a long way. So, are we good at attempting to speak another language (despite mispronouncing the words) or do we end up just increasing our volume in English? Travel Writer Joan Scales joins Seán to discuss.

Who are you? When someone asks you that question what first springs to mind? Your nationality? Your job? Your sexual orientation? Your religion? How useful are these concepts in actually describing us, and should we even be identifying as any of these things? Alexander Douglas is the Author of ‘Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self’. He joins Seán to discuss.

‘One bill per table’ - that’s the new rule being rolled out across all restaurants in Mallorca to stop tourists bickering over the bill and wasting staff time. Surely splitting the bill can’t be that hard for restaurants, or can it? Chef and Restaurateur in Galway, JP McMahon, joins Seán to discuss.

Seán’s guest used to be a pilot with a major airline before he developed ‘eco-anxiety’, causing him to quit flying. He now features in a new documentary entitled ‘Guilt Trip’. George Hibberd joins to discuss.

You may be aware that the Taoiseach was on a state visit to Japan last week. What you may not know is that Japan has something of a thriving community of traditional Irish musicians, who are indigenous Japanese, with no ancestral ties to Ireland. Rieko Yamashita is the Chair of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann Japan, and joins Seán to discuss. Image: John John Festival

What can philosophy teach us? And just how can applying philosophical logic help when assessing major news stories and global conflict? Co-Founder of Hear Listen, a community based philosophy project, Dr Robert Grant joins Seán to discuss.

Nora O’Connor has been the Postmistress in Ballyduff in Kerry since 1984, after her family ran the post office there since the 1860s when the Penny Black was first introduced. This month, the doors have finally been closed for the last time. Nora joins Seán to discuss. Image: Google Maps

Whether it's been tucked away and forgotten about, or left to you through inheritance - the humble attic could be containing treasures right above your noses! Joining Seán to discuss is Sara Kenny, owner of Sara Kenny Fine Art.

Does the price of barbecue food go up when the weather is good? And should you be stocking up on certain household items at particular times of year? With the cost of groceries continuing to go up, people are feeling the pinch now more than ever. Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Caitriona Redmond, joins Seán to discuss.

While over a million Irish people emigrated to the UK during the 20th century, the narrative over these people’s experiences varies, with the mythology surrounding the ‘No blacks, no dogs, no Irish’ signs often contributing to the way we perceive this great migration. But, is there any evidence that these signs actually ever existed? Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist Michael Murphy, who has be...

Getting an ingrown toenail during the summer can be a real pain, if you want to be in sandals and flip flops during the good weather. So, how do you prevent one, and what can be done if it's too late? Joining Seán to discuss is Podiatrist Niall Donaghue, from the Cure Spa Clinic in Dublin, who has all the grisly details…

Last week saw Ireland's long-awaited Defamation Bill passed in both the Dáil and the Seanad. However, not everyone is satisfied that the bill is sufficient to prevent so-called SLAPP cases and therefore to protect free speech. Jessica Ní Mhainín is Head of Policy and Campaigns at Index on Censorship. She joins Seán to discuss.

Every so often you’ll spot those headlines about derelict homes going for one euro in Italy, and you might ask yourself if the dream matches the reality. However, some people who do the scheme end up spending far more money, so what does life in rural Italy really look like? Stephanie Woods Barry, who runs a travel instagram @stephmylife bought in Abruzzo with her husband, and she joins Seán to di...