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When the younger kids go back to school in the coming weeks, they will no doubt be taught the skill of cursive writing, but how necessary or important is that today? Dr. Sinead McCauley Lambe from the School of Inclusive & Special Education at DCU joins Seán to discuss.

You have possibly heard the claim that we only use 10% of our brainpower, but how true (or untrue) is that, and what is the potential of the human brain? Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland 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 Susan Daly!

If you’ve ever been to France, you may have noticed that most things are closed on a Sunday, something Ireland used to be known for. Should every day be a shopping day, or should we return to this concept of a ‘French’ Sunday? Joining Seán to discuss is Brenda Power, Barrister and Sunday Independent Columnist.

On the 12th of August 1946, a Junkers 52 aircraft took off from Paris Le Bourget with a group of French Girl Guides, bound for Dublin on the invitation of the Irish Girl Guides. The aircraft had twenty-six people on board, including the crew. En route, the plane crashed, and one of the Girl Guides, along with two of the crew, went out to search for help, leading to a miracle rescue. Bill Nelson, L...

Seeing an owl out in the wild is rare enough, but one at sea is something you’d never expect. 70 miles off the coast of Norfolk, an exhausted barn owl landed on a boat and was looked after by the crew. James Stannard, Conservation Officer for the Barn Owl Trust, joins Seán to discuss.

One of the problems with talking about climate change is that it can be a bit of the same depressing message over and over again. So, how do you make the topic more attention-grabbing? Bring it to OnlyFans! Joining Seán to discuss is Jessica Riches, OnlyFans Creator and Writer of ‘Headline Newds’.

It is the 30th anniversary of the acclaimed film ‘Michael Collins’. What legacy does it have? Joining Seán to discuss is Writer for Ireland’s Own Mick Jordan, who was also an extra in the film.

More than 52,000 attempts to access websites categorised as adult content were blocked by the Stormont Assembly’s network in the past year, according to figures released through a Freedom of Information request by James McCarthy, Political Reporter for the Belfast Live website. So why are so many people trying to watch porn at work? Joining Seán to discuss is Ciara O’Brien, Tech Correspondent for...

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.