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Jessica Farrell fell in love with Lego at the age of 4. Decades later she is now a professional Lego artist doing major commissions around the world. Today she is heading a workshop in Blessington Library and she joined Sean to discuss... Image: The Brothers Brick

Siobhán Brady already holds the world record for the highest ever harp concert, which took place in the Himalayas in 2018. Now she plans to break that record by hiking Mount Kilimanjaro and bringing her harp with her... Image: Siobhán Brady

Foot fetishes are one of leading fetishes in the world and more people are looking to be educated on the best ways to use your feet for your own or another’s pleasure. Sean was joined by Clarity Mills, a motivational speaker, sex educator and professional dominatrix to discuss...

Now while US President Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland has been largely positive in Ireland, there’s been more mixed reaction across the water in the UK. A cartoon in The Times today depicts Joe Biden as a dancing leprechaun, holding a pint of Guinness. Some have claimed it harks back to the days of punch magazine. Graphic artist and illustrator, Cian Tormey joined Sean to discuss… Image: The Times

A trend that seems to be in a lot of movies and tv shows at the moment is projectile vomit. Sometimes it's used gratuitously to make it clear that a show's sensibility is no-holds-barred, other times it’s used to show extreme vulnerability in a character. Whatever the reason, the viewer has to sit through quite revolting scenes. Olivia Fahy, Editor of Geek Ireland to pick through the on screen vom...

Irish Rail introduced designated 'quieter carriages' late last year, however it hasn’t exactly gone smoothly. Mark Gleeson, from Rail Users Ireland joined Sean to discuss...

The European Space Agency is set launch a mission to Jupiter, a journey that will take 8 years to complete. There will also be significant Irish involvement in the project. Sean was joined by Professor Catriona Jackman, Head of the Planetary Magnetospheres Research Group at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies...

With the growing popularity of sea swimming, there are now calls for the water in Dublin Bay to be treated for e-coli not just during the summer but during the off-season too. Sean was joined by Cllr Donna Cooney, Green Party Councillor and Member of the Dollymount Dames...

As part of his historic visit to Ireland, US President Joe Biden today visited Irish President, Michael D Higgins in Áras Áras an Uachtaráin. Newstalk's Henry McKean was there and even got a selfie with POTUS himself...

A giant baked bean made using two tins of Heinz beans is “What the people need”, its creators have said, after going viral on social media. Tom Snell and Dylan Hartigan decided to create a mammoth version of a regular baked bean and shot a mock campaign for it Tom and Dylan joined Sean on the show to discuss...

The brand Tupperware has entered our general parlances as a bi-word for a plastic food container. But with the company’s fortunes heading for a cliff edge, has it had its time and will we never see the famous Tupperware parties again? Sean was joined by TV chef Catherine Leyden to discuss...

Last Friday, a musical in Manchester had to be cut short because some audience members wouldn’t refrain from singing or shouting. Two people were asked to leave after shouting/screaming “I Will Always Love You” at the top of their lungs. The show was paused, they were asked to leave but “mini riots” and “fights” broke out prompting the show to end prematurely. So, is singing acceptable in theatres...

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to prepare for the arrival of a baby. Sean was joined by Paul Kealy, Managing Director of Tony Kealys to discuss...

A letter in today’s Irish Times, co-signed by more than 20 doctors, is raising concerns about the use of cannabis among young people. They say their previous efforts have been ignored, and they want a comprehensive public health campaign around the hazards of using cannabis. Sean was joined by Dr Brendan O'Shea, one of the signatories, a family Doctor in Kildare and an Assistant Professor for Publ...

The Human Library is, in the true sense of the word, a library of people. Readers can borrow human beings, serving as open books and have conversations they would not normally have access to. Every human book represents a group in society that is often subjected to prejudice or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, ethnic origin etc. To tell us mo...

The deathbed drawing of Arthur Griffith that has never been on public view, after being suppressed for a century. The image is by famed artist Paul Henry, who is better known for depicting the Connemara landscape, but it has never hung in a gallery – all because an element of it was “politically unpalatable.” Cormac O Hanrahan is the Director of Printwell Designs, and he is dedicated to getting th...

On Twitter The Lancashire Hotpots (A band) put up a photo of a Bottom Crisp Party. “The Best 90 minutes of your life. Bread Butter and sauces included for butties. £12.95.” We decided to send Henry McKean out for a bottomless crisp party.

In what has been called the “Swiss grannies” case, four women all aged 74, are asking the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to declare insufficient climate action by the Swiss authorities is violating their human rights. Ireland has decided to oppose this legal challenge in the ECHR and has sent a team over to appeal to the court that this ruling is beyond the court’s scope to dictate national...

According to an article in the Independent today a convicted criminals were able to get search results for articles about them taken off Google under the ‘right to be forgotten’. It’s raised the question then, how easy is this process and how come Google seems to be able to hold this power? Is the public interest considered throughout this process? And what’s the criteria to get yourself removed f...

James Leonard is one half of the popular Two Norries podcast. He grew up in North West Cork City. Hence, a ‘Norrie’ is someone from North Cork City. He struggled with addiction when he was younger. Once he got clean he went back to college, eventually gaining a masters degree. Now he does the podcast full time with his co-host Timmy Long. He joined Sean today on the show.

At one time in our history, the Cork Butter Exchange was the largest butter market in the world. This rich history of dairy culture is captured in the Cork Butter Museum. Joining Sean was Peter Foynes who runs the museum in Cork.

In North Ireland, a Catholic marrying a protestant proved to be a step too far for many, leading to intimidation and violence leveled against the couple. This tension still exists today and since 1974, the Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association (NIMMA) has offered support to couples who are experiencing difficulties, due to the neighbourhood they come from Paul McLaughlin, Development Officer...

The views of and from Skellig Michael on a clear day are breath-taking, and naturally it’s a big tourism draw to that part of Kerry. Featuring in one of the more recent Star Wars movies has helped. Or has it? Rosalyn Dee is a travel writer with the Irish Independent, and she’s been writing today about the double edged sword of being listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, and asking if over-touris...

In today's episode of "So You Think You’re an Adult" our guests Barbara Scully and Declan Buckley discussed on seasoned drivers, benefits of going commando and promising a ring to potential spouse.

When the internet blew up earlier this week with the arrival of the Barbie trailer, the more discerning fans will have noticed that two obscure characters from the Mattell canon made an appearance. Midge and Allan...but who are these friends of Barbie and Ken and why are they so controversial? Joining Sean was Dais Johnston, Journalist with Inverse.com.