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Last week, a photo emerged of a naked “wolf-man” in the Harz mountains of central Germany. The mysterious figure has lived there for apparently half a decade. There are some people who find themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of modern living, so much so that they leave society and find peace as recluses, living in the wilderness.  Will Millard is an explorer, writer and broadcaster who h...

For the first time in history, an AI system has beaten a human in a physical, real-world sport. In 2022, an AI-operated racing drone proved faster on an obstacle course than a drone piloted by a human. This feat is now the subject of a major study and Stefanie was joined by one of its co-authors Leonard Bauersfeld a Roboticist in the University of Zurich... 

Met Éireann have released the names of storms for the new season but how does the system work? Joining Stefanie to explain was Joanna Donnelly from Met Eireann.

Tomorrow is national cinema day and joining Stefanie was Mark Anderson, Director of Omniplex Cinema Group.

Many of you will have taken a week’s holiday over the past month but imagine working for a company where the entire month of August is contractually set aside as a rest period. Joining me now is Jo Hunter, Co-founder and CEO of 64 Million Artists, who offers this system...

This week in the Irish Times Michael McDowell wrote a piece with the headline: ‘Stop glamourising spray-paint vandalism by calling it art’. He had a go at the vandalism of the Molly Malone statue. He went onto to say “There is a world of difference between Banksy’s works and the moronic squiggles known as tags.” But what do the graffiti community think of his article, is graffiti art or vandalism...

Have you ever been described as a complete Aisling?  If you have, then it’s Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen you have to thank for that. Both co-authors of the Aisling book series joined Sean to discuss their latest co-creation, 'Aisling Ever After...'

Answering emails at all times of the day could make you less productive and less happy. Research carried out by the University of Sussex, recommends picking a time of day to switch off from emails, and mute notifications. The study also advises workers to put on a daily 'out of office' reply to let others know they won't get an immediate response.  Damien McCarthy, CEO and Co-Founder of the H...

While Ian Fleming put the martini on the international map in the 1950s in his book Casino Royale, the newer incarnations of the cocktail are going in some very bizarre directions. Tom Dunne was joined by Tim Dowling, columnist with the Guardian, has done a deep dive into the history and evolution of the martini and has even experimented by creating and tasting some of the contemporary versions of...

Wedding season continues apace for a few more weekends but is there a growing trend for alternative wedding dresses, in opposition to the traditional white? Tom Dunne was joined by Megan Smith, a dog behaviour consultant and wife, who lives in Cork to discuss...

We all know in the infamous case of Jack the Ripper, but none of us know who he actually was. Well, maybe now we do. That’s all thanks to one woman, who thinks she may have cracked the case. Sarah Bax Horton, author of 'One Armed Jack – Uncovering the Real Jack the Ripper' joined Tom Dunne to discuss...

Electric Picnic organisers want to ban disposable vapes to “protect the land the festival site is on”. But why don’t they ban cigarettes if that’s their motive? It can take up to 14 years for a cigarette butt to break down, with its toxins seeping into the earth causing a further 10-year impact. Not to mention the microplastics staying in the environment for an unknown amount of time.  ...

In a medical world first, a woman in Australia was recently treated when a live worm was found in her brain. Sean was joined by Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, an infectious diseases physician in Canberra to discuss...

Babynups are gaining traction in the US, with some US Law firms even offering advice on how they should work. The document sets out what chores each parent will take up when the baby arrives, and in some cases are legally binding.  But when faced with the chaos that often comes with family life, is this really practical?   Bethan O’Riordan, Psychotherapist and owner of the Calm...

If you’ve ever attended a large concert in a stadium, you’ll be aware of the efforts performers go to in order to make the crowd jump, dance and scream as loud as possible, in order to build up an intense atmosphere.  Some concerts seem to go further than others, with recent reports that both Taylor Swift and Travis Scott gigs caused earthquakes, due to the jumping crowds. Sean was joined by...

One of the strangest aspects of the controversy surrounding Spanish FA Chief Luis Rubiales was the reaction of his mother. She feels he is being treated unfairly, so much so that she has gone on hunger strike. Can mothers ever think badly of their sons? Henry McKean went to find out...

James Dempsey joined Sean for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...

Irish dancing has been one of the driving forces behind my next guest’s journey with gender identity, and coming out. Sil Clery is the first trans-non-binary contestant to win a major title at an Irish dancing competition, and joined Sean on the show.

Sean was joined by Barry Kenny, Spokesperson for Irish Rail to discuss Iarnród Éireann's advertising campaign on its Dart services promoting the biodiversity of the Dublin Bay area...

A bird thought to have become extinct as a breeding bird in Ireland back in the late 18th century has successfully bred and raised two, maybe 3 chicks in Fermanagh. The Osprey, aka the fish hawk chicks, were discovered by Giles Knight, environmental farming scheme adviser with Ulster Wildlife who joined Sean on the show this afternoon.

With residents aged from 58 to 94, New Ground is the UK’s first cohousing community exclusively for older women. Setting it up was an 18-year battle – but with soaring numbers of people living alone, is this an idea whose time has come? Maria Brenton, one of the founders of the Newground co-housing community joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Catherine Cleary Freelance Journalist & Co-Founder of Pocket Forests joined Sean on the show to discuss why we need to go back to the washing line.

If you like whiskey and happen to spot your favourite at a knock down price, it might be too good to be true. Whiskey forgery is proving to be an increasing problem around the world. Sean was joined by Michael Cowman, Whiskey Advisor and co-host of the 'Pour Decisions' Podcast to discuss...

It appears Ireland has a very unique connection to the night sky. Over the centuries, we used to look at the stars and use them to tell stories, tell the time and navigate our oceans. A journalist with a particular interest in folklore, Seán Mac an tSíthigh has painstakingly gone through Irish manuscript archives in UCD and uncovered a wealth of information about our ancestors that was previously...

A survey about dog breeds done by Dogs Trust has found that labradors are regarded as the most friendly dog and rottweilers are the most scary. Is this true or just good PR? Henry McKean went to find out...