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A You Gov survey shows that fewer women are choosing to go topless on Spanish beaches. So, is this a thing of the past, and if so, why? Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Journalist and novelist Amanda Brunker.

Gaming giant Electronic Arts, the company behind EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect, has been taken private in a $55 billion takeover led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The deal has sparked debate about the future of one of the world's biggest games publishers, with questions over creative freedom, jobs, monetisation and Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the global gaming industry. Joini...

The spice bag has gone from late-night takeaway to Irish icon. Beloved by locals, hunted down by tourists and even endorsed by celebrities, it's become a symbol of modern Irish food. But as more places try to reinvent it, is the classic neighbourhood spice bag being left behind? Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Kelley Earley, Columnist and Co-Host of ‘For Tech Sake’s Podcast’.

“The last time I was at a festival I felt my age and slunk off to a pub…” So writes Music Journalist Pat Carty in the Irish Independent. So, can those over the age of 50 still have a good time at a music festival? Pat joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani wants to establish five government-owned grocery stores in the city to help people with the cost of living. This includes offering basic staples at 30% less. So, would this concept work in Ireland? David W Higgins, Independent Economist, joins Seán to discuss.

Siobhán Mullally is Professor of Law and Director of the Irish Centre of Human Rights at the University of Galway & former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Trafficking. In these roles, she has been extremely concerned about the Government’s lack of action on trafficking in Ireland. Five years ago, the UN wrote a letter to the Irish Government on their concern about this issue… She joins Seán to...

A 67-year-old Colombian woman bought two houses by selling neighbourhood gossip. Capitalising on her neighbourhood's secrets by charging residents for lighter pieces of local info. She systematically wrote down overheard conversations, timelines, and neighbourhood interactions in her notebook to use as concrete evidence for her clients… But, why do we like to gossip, is it good for you? Henry McKe...

Additional prices to avoid the middle seat of a plane: would you pay it? Or are you happy sitting wherever the airline places you to save a bit of cash? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra.

If you live under a rock, you may have missed that Mayo broke their GAA curse when they finally beat Kerry to win their first All-Ireland since 1951. What other curses is Ireland known for? Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore, joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

A French teen has been fined in Singapore after filming himself licking a straw, and putting it back in the dispenser of an orange juice vending machine. So, what other gross things could we see people do in public? Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Anna Burns, Microbiologist and Nutritional Scientist.

Are Gen Z women changing the dating game? More young women are choosing partners based on connection rather than career, income, or status, turning old relationship expectations on their head… Dating Coach Frank Kelleher joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

The recipe for Coca-Cola is a closely-guarded secret, but a recent discovery of a medicinal potion in Florence may give a hint of its origin… Joining Seán to discuss is Nick Pisa, Senior Reporter with MailOnline.

There’s a new doll that you may or may not want to buy for your child: it’s pregnant. Inside the doll is a baby encased in an amniotic sac, and rather worryingly, once the doll has given birth, her stomach can return to looking like she’s been working for 6 months in the gym with the simple press of a button… Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and former Midwife.

Could we see Irish brewers reduce alcohol content in their drinks? Costs and tax rates could end up leading to ‘drinkflation’, like we’re seeing in the UK… Joining Seán to discuss is Dean McGuinness from Premier International Beers.

If you (hypothethically) win the Cash Machine, and want to buy an island, how do you go about it? Joining Seán to discuss is Frank Chambers, Auctioneer in County Mayo, who is selling one!

Actor and writer Martha Dunlea has turned the everyday fear many women feel walking home alone into her debut short film, ‘U home x ?’. She joins Seán to discuss the story behind the film, and why it has resonated with audiences in Ireland.

Today is International Friendship Day, but what do friends mean to you? Who is your oldest friend, do some go all the way back to primary school? And, do you ever ditch the demanding ones? Henry McKean sent in this report!

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where killers found love from behind bars!

You get a cookbook, and it claims that all the recipes will take 30 minutes, but they never do - and all of the ingredients measurements seem off. Plus, the American recipes may as well be in Latin! So, why can it be so hard to follow a recipe, and how are they created? Agnes Boucher Hayes, Home Economist, joins Seán to discuss.

For decades now, Des McHale has been producing a body of work around the odd things people say, particularly in the south of Ireland. Des McHale, Emeritus Professor of Maths at UCC and author of ‘Langers & Lashes: A Compendium of Cork Slang’, joins Seán to discuss.

Alan Turing was one of the parents of computing and played a huge role in code breaking during WW2. In part due to Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of him in ‘The Imitation Game’, he is generally thought of as a socially awkward nerd, but Sarah Dillon, Professor of Literature at Cambridge believes otherwise… She joins Seán to discuss.

We hear a lot about microplastics, but how much of them are exactly inside you and where? And what kind of damage are they doing? David Cox is a Health and Medical Journalist who got himself tested for microplastics, and joins Seán to discuss the process.

Women are often praised for being charismatic, but are they judged by the same standards as men? New research suggests gender bias still shapes how we view leadership and influence. Joining Seán to discuss the findings and what they reveal is Mary Hausfeld, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management & Marketing at University of Limerick.

A new statue was unveiled last week honouring Mick ‘Iron Man’ Murphy. Ian O’Riordan, Sports Reporter with the Irish Times, joins Seán to discuss more about him!

A Welsh Quaker has gone viral on TikTok after people noticed her striking resemblance to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, prompting her to change her name on TikTok to "Mandy Burnham"... Emma Roberts AKA Mandy Burnham, joins Seán to discuss!