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With the current heatwave, there’s one thing you’re probably going to do in your free time: daydrinking. But, when you’re out and about with friends, how do you do it without eventually falling asleep at the table? Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietitian with Eatwell.ie joins Seán to discuss!

Should chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries? Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond Beatty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union.

As the heatwave continues, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, rivers and lakes this weekend. Irish men have traditionally steered clear of the speedo, but is it time to go European and embrace it? Joining Seán to discuss is Stylist Judy Gilroy.

It’s usually customary for a visiting world leader to give a present. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued this custom at the recent NATO summit, where he gave leaders a revolver, with six bullets… Joining Seán to discuss is James Crisp, Europe Editor for The Daily Telegraph. Image: Reuters

Big companies across the world are now developing their own distinctive fragrances for their offices, but there is a mystery around why they are actually pumping out these aromas. Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist on Corporate Life at The Financial Times, Pilita Clark…

The National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition returns to Bettystown Beach this Saturday. Joining Seán to discuss is Shauna Murphy, last year's senior sculptor winner at the National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton joins Seán to discuss his new work and return to photojournalism, the Ireland Project, as well as more broadly about his life as a photojournalist.

What makes a good summer? Is it the weather, or the things you do? And, do we have rose-tinted glasses on when looking back? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sends in this report.

When Taylor Swift wrote the lyrics “It's a love story, baby, just say yes,” she probably didn’t have legal documents on her mind. But, ahead of her wedding last weekend, a team of lawyers have surely been working hard to draw up what is expected to be one of the most extensive celebrity prenuptial agreements of all time. With divorce rates on the rise in Ireland, it begs the question: should we ha...

Audience-measurement company Nielsen estimates the number of “no-TV” households now stands at 424,000, or nearly 21% of the total, the confidential RTÉ briefing to the Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said. With so many homes now not having a TV set, what do they point the furniture at? And if you do have a TV, how do you fit it into your home design? Joining Seán to discuss is Róisín Murphy,...

Conor took his family to Brittany recently for a two week family holiday. What they hoped would be a beautiful getaway for his kids turned into a living nightmare when temperatures hit 40 degrees. Everything shut down and he started to fear for his children’s safety, so he made the decision to abandon the trip and return home. Conor Dowling, Green Party Councillor in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, joins...

You may have seen stories about World Cup fans visiting the United States and going wild for ranch, something big stateside. So, what exactly is ranch, and why is it so popular in America? Joining Seán to discuss is Russel Alford of the Gastro Gays.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving cults and different beliefs.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that they will lift the ban on Russia, and allow their athletes to compete at the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028… So, why was this choice made? Sean Ingle, the Guardian's Chief Sports Reporter, joins Seán to discuss.

Once upon a time, friendships almost happened by accident. You met people through school, work, or as a childhood friend. Today, we're more connected than ever. We can stay in touch with friends living on the other side of the world in seconds. But making new friends as adults often feels surprisingly difficult. Have we forgotten how to make friends, and has it become easier or harder as time's go...

Legend of the Seas is the world’s largest cruise ship, launched this month, costing $2.3 billion to build. Seán’s guest recently went on its maiden voyage. It has 20 decks and is 364 metres in length. The ship also has 28 restaurants, 17 bars and lounges, 17 pools and whirlpools (including the first suspended pool at sea), 6 water slides and 20 decks on which to house it all… Cathy Adams, News Fea...

Go to a gig, and you’ll see a lot of the crowd holding up their phones. Is this such a bad thing? Or should people be allowed to film the concert they’re attending if they want to? Jane Cowan, Columnist with the Examiner, is defending the right to film, and joins Seán to discuss.

After the death of a partner, it can be very difficult to consider dating again, but for others, they have the opposite experience. ‘Widow’s fire’ is a phenomenon experienced by a man or woman where they feel intense sexual desire after the loss of a partner. Karen Sutton, Widow Coach based in the UK, joins Seán to discuss.

There has been a noticeable decline in interest in the J1, the US student visa where you can work and travel across America. Once a right of passage, many Irish students have shied away from it. As the cost of living in the States is high, US immigration can ask to look through your social media feed, so some are waiting for a new White House administration. Henry McKean sent this report from the...

It’s hard to beat a Sunday roast, and it has seemed to have a bit of a resurgence recently. So, what makes a great roast? Aisling Larkin, Food Writer and TV Chef, joins Seán to discuss.

You would not think that Irish dancing would be controversial, but the North American Irish Dance Championships & Conference is taking place in Florida - with the authorities there not wanting any transgender dancers to take part… Joining Seán to discuss is Gabrielle Siegel, former competitive Irish dancer who wrote an open letter on this subject.

Wabash Avenue in Chicago is home to Trump Tower, but a new proposal suggests that it should be renamed ‘Barack Hussein Obama Way’... Brendan Reilly, Alderman of the 42nd Ward in Chicago, is behind this proposal, and joins Seán to discuss.

Research last month by the European Commission found that Irish parents were the least likely in the EU to consider the idea that their children spend too much time on screens. Could it be because the parents themselves are using them more? Journalist Niamh O’Reilly joins Seán to discuss…

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!

In Ireland, we have been suffering from an obesity crisis, not with people, but with cars. Cars have grown 2.4cm wider in the past 5 years, making roads more dangerous, and parking a nightmare! So, why is this happening, and what should be done to improve things for drivers? For example, should we make parking spaces bigger? Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Irish Independent, joins Seán t...