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Across Dublin city, plaques remember the achievements and lives of notable figures across all professions, but how does this system actually work? Who decides who gets a plaque? Joining Seán to discuss is Donna Cooney, Green Party Councillor and Chair of the Naming and Commemorations Committee for Dublin City Council.

During the Rose of Tralee this week, the eventual winner talked about having Alopecia, and showcased her collection of weeks. It did demonstrate how the condition can impact anyone at any age. Joining Seán to discuss her experience is Chloe Sheehan, who has Alopecia Areata hair loss.

Recent controversy over Amanda Knox turning her experience of being wrongly convicted for murder into a comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe again brings into question whether or not there are different standards when it comes to men and women doing comedy. So, does society not tolerate women being funny? Joining Seán to discuss is Norma Sheahan, Comedian and Actress.

The remains of the so-called ‘Kerry Cow’, discovered 30 years ago on the Dingle Peninsula, have undergone new analysis with startling results. Joining John Fardy to discuss this is Martin Moucheron from the School of Archaeology at UCD…

Romcoms are meant to make us feel good, but what happens when romantic gestures look more like red flags under a modern lens? Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and co-host of the ‘Tough Love’ podcast, joins guest host John Fardy to discuss.

Have you ever had a sweary boss who peppers their language with the odd spicy word here and there? Well, new research shows that how this is received depends on the personality type of the employee in question. Joining John Fardy to discuss this is Alexandros Psychcogios, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at Loughborough University in the UK.

Every Wednesday, Cassie Delaney will join to tell unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie joins guest host John Fardy to discuss cases where colleagues at work kill!

Is it ever too late to go to university? Joe Rooney who played Father Damo on Father Ted shocked Professors when they saw he was taking their module at DCU. Joe joins John Fardy to discuss what the experience has been like so far.

Every year, whether there's a heat wave or not, fruit flies seem to magically appear in your home. So, what’s the best way to get rid of them? Dr Colm Moore from Rentokil Mobile joins Seán to discuss!

When Katie Glass, Feature Writer with the London Times, was born, her mother was 24, but her father was 62. When he was in his 80s, she was still in her teens. For many years, her reaction to this age gap was to keep quiet, an attitude she has since changed, particularly after her father’s death. She has been writing about this, and joins Seán to discuss.

There are many reasons why Roger Casement is a significant figure in Irish history, but one lesser talked about aspect of his life are his zoological exploits. While travelling in Africa and South America, he sent preserved and live specimens back to Ireland… Aidan O’Hanlon, Curator of Entomology at the National Museum of Ireland, joins Seán to discuss.

Why do we sometimes forget what we’re supposed to be doing when we enter a room? To explain the ‘doorway effect’, Seán is joined by Sabina Brennan, Psychologist and Neuroscientist.

You know what a milestone is, but what about an ‘inchstone’? People are now celebrating the smaller achievements in life, but is there a point in doing so? Or are we patting ourselves on the back before actually doing something worth the cheer? Newstalk’s Bairbre Holmes has been looking into celebrating those small things in life, and sent in this report.

A few days ago, the Irish Times reported that there is a steadily increasing number of people changing their names via deed poll. So, what does this process look like? Joining Seán to discuss is Giuseppe Santoro, Notary Public based in Dublin.

It is National Black Cat Appreciation Day! Why are some cultures superstitious around black cats, and what is the history behind it? Joining Seán to discuss is Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore.

There’s no rest for a bean an tí in the Gaeltacht, but what does it mean to open your home to generations of young people learning and living through the Irish language. Joining Seán to speak about her experience is bean an tí Máire Uí Choilm.

An experimental bullet train in China broke its own world record for acceleration, going from zero to 800km an hour in about five seconds, potentially paving the way for ultra-high-speed transportation. The maglev train accelerated to 800km an hour from rest in just 5.3 seconds on a 1km test-track at the Donghu Laboratory in the Hubei province. Maglev trains use magnetic force to lift the entire t...

We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!

Compared to other countries, are Irish people lagging behind when it comes to showing affection? Do we tend to keep each other at arm’s length? Ceire Sadlier, Contributor with the Irish Times, has been writing about this and joins Seán to discuss.

Rom-coms have always made us believe in the possibility of love and, usually, a happy ending. But, what happens when filmmakers start breaking the rules with the couple not ending up together? Joining John Fardy to speak about this is Cartoonist Luke Healy.

A new survey of 2,000 adults in the UK has found that 38% of men thought that they could qualify for the Olympic Games if they received professional coaching and a strict training regime… Is this a ridiculous fantasy, or could you also compete if you put your mind to it? Enda Murphy, Psychotherapist and author joins John Fardy to discuss.

Is love really about fate and soulmates, or do we create our own “invisible string” through the choices we make? Dating and relationship expert Francis Kelleher joins John Fardy to discuss.

For the first time ever, the Comedy Area at Electric Picnic will take place each day over the festival weekend. One of the many acts who will be performing in the tent is the esteemed Comedian and actor, John Colleary. He joins guest host John Fardy to discuss!

Today is the international day of the 'ciotóg', or left-handed people, known for their creativity, problem-solving skills and unique brain connections. But could our handedness be something we learn rather than something we’re born with? A new study suggests hand dominance may develop through practice, challenging what we thought we knew about why some of us become lefties and other righties. Join...

A new community food market is opening in Kildare this month, helping individuals and families make their weekly shop go further. Supported by FoodCloud the project offers affordable groceries while giving people in need a choice and dignity. Joining John Fardy to discuss this is Matt Ryals, Feed Kildare Founder.