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This week marks a decade since the passing of the founding father of Irish animation, Jimmy T Murakami. Born to Japanese parents in the United States, Murakami played a pivotal role in shaping Ireland's thriving animation industry. John Fardy was joined by Maurice Galway, Director and Co-Founder of the Animation Dingle Festival and Vanessa Gilvea, Head of National Film School in IADT... Image: Loo...

While many humans were wooing their partners for Valentine’s day yesterday, you might have heard the call of frogs.   Yes, the mating season for the common frog has coincided with Valentine’s day for the last few years, but their mating rituals means both male and female frogs are more exposed and vulnerable than usual.   Collie Ennis is the Science Officer with the Herpetologi...

Over the past few years customer service has continued to deteriorate in Ireland. But how bad does it have to get until you complain? Or do you say nothing? Henry McKean has been looking at it for us...

A number of famous people have recently been criticized for their carbon footprint, due to the emissions from their private jets.  None more so then Taylor Swift, who says she has offset the carbon that will be emitted as she flies around the world for her Era’s Tour.  But what is Carbon Offsetting, and how does it work?  Tara Shine, CEO of Changes by Degrees...

The wine brand '19 Crimes' has just released a bottle which contains 1,125ml of wine. The bottle is aimed at throuples. But why are standard wine bottles 750ml in size? Leslie Williams joined Sean to discuss...

One in four adults are big babies… or sleep with the lights on – that’s according to a new poll conducted by Netflix. So why is it that a quarter of us are afraid to sleep in the dark? Iseult White, psychotherapist and author joined Sean to discuss...

If you’ve ever been to Tesco in the Jervis Street Shopping Centre and got a bit of a weird vibe off the place, you aren’t the only one.  A video has gone viral on Instagram, which reveals that the shop was once the location of a morgue for a hospital that was once located in the building.  Jane Casey, Digital Content Creator joined Sean to discuss...

Ireland’s most successful porn star is the subject of a new documentary, following his life and career in the industry and his success on Only Fans. He says the online trolls are getting worse, and as part of his documentary, ran an experiment to expose them. Sean was joined by Andy Lee, a porn star and an OnlyFans creator... Image: Instagram via Andy Lee (@do_it_like_andy)

It was 30 years ago this month that the movie Free Willy was released in cinemas. However, the furore over the real-life whale depicted in the film became an even bigger story than the movie itself. Sean was joined by Melissa Hobson, Marine science and conservation writer, who has been investigating the fate of the whale...

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