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Today a legal case is being brought against a number of Northern Ireland institutions alleging that Lord Louis Mountbatten abused a named boy at Kincora Boys’ Home in Belfast. Sean was joined on the show by Andrew Lownie, author of 'The Mountbattens: The Lives and Loves of Dickie and Edwina Mountbatten'...

The Golden Canary Diamond, weighing a colossal 303.10 carats, is one of the largest polished diamonds in the world and the largest flawless diamond ever graded. The historic diamond is set to highlight Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. Gerry Appleby from Appleby Jewellers, joined Sean on the show to discuss the diamond...

For many of us before air travel became affordable, the only way to get to London was via bus and ferry. As we all feel the pinch and with air travel going up, what is it like to take the coach to London these days? We sent Henry McKean on a road trip and he joined Sean in studio to discuss...

The government’s redress scheme for survivors of mother and baby homes will not include special compensation for victims of illegal vaccine trials that were carried out in these institutions. Sean was joined by Holly Cairns, Social Democrat TD for West Cork to discuss...

From Miriam O’Callaghan to Michael Flatley and Ronan Keating, Mario Rosenstock has made a name for himself, mimicking the quirky traits of some of Ireland’s most recognisable figures. His popular podcast, 'The Mario Rosenstock Podcast' that launched in March 2021 has now joined Go Loud network and he joined Sean on the show this afternoon...

Michelle Furey Lawlor, owner and director of Je Juve Clinic joined Sean on the show to discuss Brazilian bum lifts, the rise in popularity of cosmetic procedures abroad and the risks involved...

Elaine Burke, Editor at Silicon Republic joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...

Sean was joined live in The River Lee Hotel in Cork by Pat O'Connell, the famous fishmonger of the English Market in Cork City. Pat was the subject of what has become an iconic photograph during the late Queen’s visit to Cork back in 2011. The two remained in contact over the past few years writing letters to one another...

Sean was joined live in The River Lee Hotel in Cork by former Irish Olympian, Sonia O'Sullivan. She joined Sean to discuss her career, keeping up running and solidifying her legendary status in Cobh...

Vin Diesel has been voted the Hottest Bald Man for 2022. Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean hit the streets to find out if people find bald men attractive?

Kate Summerscale, author of The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession, joined Sean on the show...

Have you ever dropped your phone in a place you really had to think twice about retrieving it from? Darren Stevens, Football coach and DJ joined Sean on the show to tell the story of dropping his phone in a Venetian canal, and jumping in to save it...

Since Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance was finally discovered earlier this year, after resting at the bottom of the ocean off Antarctica for over a hundred years, the prospect that it could be raised is a controversial one. Sean was joined by on the show by Jonathan Shackleton, second cousin of Ernest Shackleton and Shackleton family historian...

The search is on for America’s next top Mullet. With 600 hopefuls entering from every corner of the United States, a celebrity judging panel has whittled the extensive list down to just 25 contestants and the winner is expected to be revealed live on American TV next week. The founder of The USA Mullet Championships, Kevin Begola joined Sean on the show...

Niall Harbison was used to the jet set lifestyle that came with owning social media companies such as Simply Zesty and Lovin’ Dublin but grew weary of the superficiality of cruise ships and Michelin star restaurants. In 2018 he traded it all in for a quieter life in Thailand and along the way found his life’s purpose in saving thousands of street dogs through sterilization...

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at fostering children in Ireland and how it works in Ireland. Sean was joined in studio by Catherine Bond, CEO of Irish Foster Care Association...

In a world first, An Post has announced they’re now offering a digital stamp. No more licking the glue or leaving an unsent card on the hall table because you keep forgetting to buy a stamp in the shop. To explain more about how this will work, Anna McHugh, Head of Communications with An Post joined Sean on the show...

According to the Limerick Leader, Travellers will start returning to Rathkeale soon for the festive period and community groups want them to stay long after Christmas. Newstalk Reporter, Henry McKean joined Sean on the show from Rathkeale...

On Sunday the 2022 Amputee World Cup came to a close in Turkey. It was 17th edition of the competition that takes place every 4 years. It welcomes people with an amputation, congenital deficiency, or other limb affecting disorder to compete at the highest level of Amputee Football. Garry Hoey, is a veteran of the sport and this year at aged 44, he took part in his 3rd World Cup. He joined Sean on...

Breastfeeding rates are low in Ireland when compared to other European countries. There have been many suggestions for raising this, but the Green Party is suggesting we teach it in school. Senator Pauline O’Reilly joined Sean on the show to discuss...

If you’re trying to lose weight, you should be eating your dinner at 5pm. That’s according to a new Harvard study, which looked at how eating late can affect your weight. Henry McKean was looking into this and joined Sean to tell him about what he found out..

From Todd’s in Limerick to Cash's in Cork, department stores, once a staple in the Irish shopping landscape, gradually declined, making way for high street alternatives. But what was the cultural impact of those glamorous department stores of the past? Sean was joined by Eddie Shanahan, consultant for the fashion, retail and craft sectors to discuss...

Sean was joined by Alice Vernon, the Author of ‘Night Terrors: Troubled Sleep and the Stories We Tell About It’. She experiences parasomnia, in particular night terrors. But these experiences are much more widespread than we think...

Some countries, including the UK of course, are determinedly outside of the EU while others, such as Ukraine, are desperate to get in. A new project aims to bring all of these disparate countries together under the banner of the newly established European Political Community. The EPC has its first meeting of 44 nations tomorrow in Prague. Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with EuroNews joined Sea...

Dublin woman Nina McGowan is on route to breaking her own record tomorrow at the World Outdoor Freediving Championships in Turkey after successfully reaching a depth of 43 metres in 2 minutes 10 seconds at a pre-event competition earlier this week. Nina says she’s doing it for woman over 50 to attack the narrative that you’re “over the hill” once you reach a certain age. Nina joined Sean on the sh...