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As the warm weather approaches and we begin to get the barbecues and picnic baskets out, we dread the arrival of the pesty wasp. But are wasps really as bad as we make them out to be? Experts say that we shouldn’t fear the wasp, but actually we should encourage their presence.

Archeologist have found evidence, that humankind learned the habit of kissing much earlier than we previously thought. But what are the benefits of snogging for us humans? Clarity Mills. sex educator and professional dominatrix joined us today to answer this.

You can't register a Facebook account with the name "James Bond", even if that's your actual name. Although there are Bond families out there, who register their sons as James. What effect does it have on upon their lives? Matthew Bauer, Director The Other Fellow joined us to discuss.

Back in the day, the HMV store on Henry Street was where people would go to buy the latest record or queue for tickets for the hottest gig in town. It closed in 2016, but thanks to the resurrection of vinyl sales HMV is returning to Henry Street. It is expected to open some time next month. Henry McKean joined Sean to discuss...

According to the editor in chief of Emojipedia.org the eggplant, peach and water droplet emojis should not be sent too early in a potential relationship due to their sexual connotations. To teach us the different meanings behind our emoji’s was Keith Broni, Editor in Chief of emojipedia.org.

We’re all fond of a cup of tea in this country, with ongoing debates on how to make the perfect brew and which tea bags are best. What a lot of us may not know about are the health benefits in our cuppas, and how much tea we should actually be drinking each day to make the most of these. Sean was joined by Dr. Tim Bond from the Tea Advisory Panel who’s going to tell us more about this.

We all have an idea of what our dream holiday looks like, but when we’re given the opportunity to book that once in a lifetime travel experience, what’s the best way to go about it? Travel journalist Ed Finn joined Sean to give the experts advice on organizing your trip.

If sleeping with your partner is hurting your marriage, it might be time to file for a sleep divorce. Many couples are getting their Z’s in either separate beds or rooms to improve their personal sleep quality. To discuss this Sean was joined by sleep coach, Tom Coleman.

Something busy commuters may not know is beneath the railway bridge linking Upper Erne Street to Pearse Street and Grand Canal Dock sits a small sculpture of a rat. Also across the road is a similar sculpture of a cat! Here to explain the mystery behind these sculptures is Michael Lanigan, arts and culture reported with the Dublin Inquirer.

The Catholic Church has been rocked by many scandals, not just in Ireland but all over the world. However the French Bishops Conference has taken a more direct approach so that parishioners can verify the status – and history – of any priest. Each clergyman at any level within the church will be required to carry a card that will give either a green, orange or red notification. To explain more Sea...

It's been a bad spring for frogs, with a mass failure event for a lot of spawn around the country. But would it help if we all started building little ponds in our gardens? Joining Sean was Collie Ennis, science officer of the Herpetological Society of Ireland.

A new series on RTE entitled ‘North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean’, chronicles some of the stranger and more impressive creatures of our marine life in this part of the world. Joining Sean was the man who captured it, underwater cameraman and filmmaker Ken O’Sullivan.

There are many things that frustrate drivers on the roads, but is dazzling lights one of them? The College of Optometrists in the UK has found older drivers aren’t driving at night because they say they’re being blinded by LED headlights. Conor Faughnan is a transport consultant, and he joined Sean to discuss.

Ireland’s midland counties are known for Celtic sites, green fields - and flat accents. But with more paranormal properties here than any other region of the country – Ireland’s heartlands are more haunted than hidden. Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been on a ghoulish roadtrip of around Offally and Carlow and she joined us from Birr.

Today is Tick Awareness Day, it is important for people to know exactly how these little divils get under our skin and how to go about removing the blood suckers. Sean was joined by Dr. Paul McKeown, Specialist in Public Health Medicine with the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre...

Can the information we keep to ourselves eventually become toxic to us? Sean was joined by Michael Slepian, Behavioural scientist, Associate Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia University, Author of ‘The Secret Life of Secrets’ to discuss...

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to take a case against an employer. Sean was joined by Breda O’Malley, Head of Employment Law at Hayes Solicitors to discuss...

Dungarvan in Co. Waterford is set to get a public toilet. But why has it taken so long for a hugely popular seaside town to get the necessatry facilities despite it being an issue. Sean was joined by Cllr Declan Doocey, Fine Gael Councillor for Waterford County Council...

'The World Health Organisation says Covid is over, but in the US there’s an epidemic of isolation creating havoc with people’s health – and we should be worried too,' so says Mary McCarthy, columnist with the Irish Independent who joined Sean to discuss the loneliness facing people nowadays and why we need a Minister for Social Connection and Community...

Newstalk's Henry McKean joined Sean LIVE from Liverpool where he is at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. He met Irish entry Wild Youth, Sweden's entry Loreen, who is a former winner and Eurovision Legend, Marty Whelan...

Newstalk's Henry McKean joined Sean LIVE from Liverpool where he is at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. He met locals, superfans and contestants...

There is a Facebook society with over 17,000 members dedicated to the appreciation of spice bags. Sue Grehan, a member of the Spice Bag Appreciation Society joined Sean to discuss what makes an amazing spice bag... Image: Spice Bag Connoisseurs

The National Gender Service in Ireland provides specialist support to people who are seeking medical and surgical interventions to help them affirm their gender. However, they have come under fire for their lengthy wait lists and also, what has been called intrusive questioning for their initial assessment. Sean was joined by Dr Karl Naff, Consultant Endocrinologist and Clinical Lead at the Nation...

Heineken made headlines earlier this year for increasing the cost of their beer to keep up with inflation. And though consumers gawped at the almost 14% price hike, volumes drunk in Europe have only fallen by 1% so far. So, is beer the one expense Irish people are unwilling to forgo on? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

With the Coronation of King Charles’ III taking place tomorrow, Newstalk’s Henry McKean headed to London to see what all the hype is about…