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Should you be drinking your red wine chilled? There is a new trend emerging of drinking red wine that’s cold. The Times has reported that Gen Z drinkers are driving this trend, finding that 56% had drunk chilled red wine, or wine served over ice, in summer. So, in what way are we meant to drink red? Seán is joined by Leslie Williams to discuss.

A perfumer in France has been recreating the smells in Joyce’s Ulysees. The project was recently showcased at the Irish Embassy in Paris.  Meabh McCurtin, an Irish fine fragrance perfumer based in Paris joined Sean this morning to discuss.

The 16th of June marks HIV Awareness Day. At the moment, women in Ireland are facing a rise in HIV diagnoses but public health messaging seems to still be treating them as an afterthought.    The Mobile Testing Coordinator at HIV Ireland Ann Piercy joined Sean this afternoon.  

On Saturday night, singer/songwriter Tolü Makay serenaded Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, with her rendition of the song N17, at the official state dinner in Dublin Castle. But on Sunday, Tolü was forced to address nasty abuse on her official Facebook page.    Tolü joined Sean to talk about her experience.  

The   Large Hadron Collider will be switched off on June 29th for a refurb. This marks the beginning of "Long Shutdown 3," a major 4-year hiatus dedicated to dismantling parts of the CERN ring to upgrade it into the much more powerful High-Luminosity LHC.  Joining Sean was James Keavney, Assistant Professor in the School of Physics at UCD  Image: National Geograp...

How do influencers actually make any more from social media and what are the different rules on the various platforms?   Journalist Caitriona Redmond tried it out and wrote about it for the Examiner. She joined Sean this afternoon to talk about how she got on.  

The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years may have been built on many things: Jalen Brunson’s brilliance, Mike Brown’s steady hand, a suffocating defense and a healthy roster when it mattered most.   According to much-maligned team owner James Dolan, it may also have required a little self-denial.   Dr. Brian Higgins, from Galway Primary Care joined Sean to discus...

For 8 years in a row, the golden retriever has been the most popular dog in Ireland. So, why exactly is it so loved here? Orla Murray, Secretary of the Golden Retriever Society of Ireland and a Director of the Irish Kennel Club joins Seán to discuss!

The Oireachtas will be considering legislation to establish a register of domestic violence offenders. It’s called ‘Jennie’s Law’, after Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her former partner in 2021. So, how would it work, and how should it work? Joining Seán to discuss is Lisa Ann Wilkinson, Barrister at Law victim-survivors of domestic abuse and violence & Co-Founder of the right to transpa...

Writing in the Irish Times, Seamus O'Reilly has been swamped with questions from his 7 year old, including the question: would you rather have no stomach or no bum? Henry McKean has an 8 year old at home, and has to field similar questions, what is the best way to answer them? Henry met with parents and kids, and sent in this report.

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 Doireann O’Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!

Ivanka and Jared Kushner’s plans for a billion dollar luxury resort in an environmentally-protected part of Albania is causing major protests in the Balkan country. Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Smith, the Guardian's Correspondent in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus...

Are the days of just throwing on a band t-shirt and a pair of jeans to go to a concert well and truly done? To discuss what you should wear to a concert, Seán is joined by stylist and fashion guru, Laura Mullet.

What was sex like in 18th century Ireland? Apparently, there was a big focus on aphrodisiacs - but what were the touted sexual super items? Joining Seán to discuss is Historian of Family, Gender and Sexuality, Leanne Calvert.

Three musicians who play at a Donegal pub are on a mission to bring concerts into living rooms and kitchens in every Irish county. This month, Gig in a Gaff had their third concert at a living room in Dublin featuring local artists WineMom, Final Girl and Runner. Aaron Coleman from Gig in a Gaff joins Seán to discuss.

With tickets for Katie Taylor’s last hurrah selling out in just 30 minutes this morning, what happened the last time there was a boxing match in Croker, and what lessons can be learned? Joining Seán to discuss is Dave Hannigan, Sports Journalist based in New York and author of ‘The Big Fight: When Ali Conquered Ireland’...

Singer and actor Machine Gun Kelly, formerly dating Megan Fox, recently opened up about the devastating toll a tattoo trend had on his health. Blackout tattoos, achieved by covering skin or preexisting tattoos in pitch black ink, is an increasingly common practice, but what are the risks? Joining Seán to discuss is Aidan O’Connell, owner of Fade Laser Clinic on Grafton Street.

What exactly is kleptomania? Is it defined by your upbringing, environmental factors, or just human nature? To discuss, Seán is joined by Psychologist from the D4 Clinic, whose specialty is the subconscious mind, Jason O’Callaghan.

In 2022, Seán’s guest set out to hike across the frozen rivers of Siberia. When Putin invaded Ukraine, things took a turn for the worse… Joining to discuss is Charlie Walker, Adventurer and author of new book ‘On Thin Ice: Adventurer and author of On Thin Ice: An Explorer's Memoir of Siberia, Surveillance and Survival’.

Is LinkedIn really the uncool cousin of the social media sites? Is posting about every tiny job update a humiliation ritual? Journalist and Presenter Brianna Parkins sure thinks so! She joins Seán to discuss.

Illustrator John Ruddy is attempting the near impossible: creating a large-scale map of Dublin with ridiculous detail. The multiple year project is now spanning from Dublin Port to Glasnevin, with more to go. John Ruddy, actor, Illustrator, writer, teacher and Historian, joins Seán to discuss.

One in six TDs have a separate job alongside being a public representative, if you don't include landlord as a job. These findings come after the Government’s face off with the board of the Rotunda hospital over consultants offering private and public care. Joining Seán to discuss this is Gavan Reilly, Political Correspondent for Virgin Media News and the host of ‘Monday with Gavan Reilly’.

New York City police are investigating the bizarre case of ‘manhole creepers’ emerging from the city’s sewers, apparently looking for treasure. For more on the story, Seán is joined by Andrew Buncombe, Freelance Journalist in the U.S.

Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller ‘Disclosure Day’, about the leadup to a worldwide revelation that humanity is not alone, is set to release this Friday. During the week, the Irish Film Institution received their 70mm rolls of the film. The IFI is the only place in the country where you can still see a 70mm film, but what are the differences and advantages of this format? Joining Seán to discuss...

As the World Cup kicks off tomorrow, it is worth bearing in mind that research consistently shows a spike in domestic abuse against women during major football tournaments… Joining Seán to discuss this is Karol Balfe, CEO of Action Aid Ireland, who has been conveying her thoughts in the Journal.