Moncrieff

The National Transport Authority is currently trying to work out a uniform policy for pets on buses, trains and trams. So, should they be allowed and is it good for the animal in the first place? Joining Sean to discuss this was behaviorist Suzi Walsh...

GUBU has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The word was first coined by Irish Journalist Conor Cruise O’Brien and is an acronym for which stands for grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented. It is based on the events in the summer of 1992, where an aristocrat called Malcom McArthur committed a double murder and was involved in a political scandal of huge proportions. Joining S...

We spend a third of our lives in bed, but are we choosing the right mattress? Experts say the wrong one can affect everything from sleep quality to daily wellbeing… Joining Seán is Pam Stone, CEO of Respa Beds, to discuss how to get it right.

We’re all being encouraged to upgrade our homes to make them more sustainable, but with new windows, solar panels and insulation, it can get expensive… SEAI grants are available, but they come with many conditions and require the homeowner to pay a lot up front. At least, that’s the view of some people. So, how difficult is it to get one of these grants, and is it worth the effort? Joining Seán to...

A massive bank heist in Germany has left thousands of customers devastated after thieves emptied over 3,000 safety deposit boxes during a Christmas break-in. With millions potentially stolen, victims have lost not just money, but valuables and peace of mind. It’s raising serious questions about bank security and protection. Joining Seán to discuss is Kate Connolly, Journalist with the Guardian.

A new collection of short stories by Irish writers continues the tradition of this particular format of fiction being a particularly strong medium for writers in this country. Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher Morash, Professor of Irish Writing at Trinity College and Editor of ‘Irish Stories’, who put the anthology together...

Meet Micheál Fitzgerald, who has built a spaceship in a barn on a farm in East Cork. As first reported in the Irish Examiner, the realistic spaceship has been used as a set in films, and the Star Wars labour of love looks just like the real thing - which Micheál started to build back in 2019. Henry Mckean blasted off to space, and sent in this report…

While the debate around excessive screen use is often framed around children being out of control and addicted to their devices, Seán’s guest takes a different view… It’s the parents who are addicted to outsourcing their own caregiving responsibilities. Joining to discuss is Newstalk’s Simon Tierney, who has been writing about this in the Irish Times.

At the Masters golf championships, it's traditional that the reigning champion chooses the menu for one of the dinners. Rory McIlroy chose elk as one of the meats on offer, but how do you cook that? Joining Seán to discuss is author and TV Chef Brian McDermott.

A new university project showcases an online collection of messages sent between Ireland and America in the 1900s. Joining Seán to discuss this is Breandán MacSuibhne, Historian of Modern Ireland and Director of the University of Galway’s Imirce Project.

It's been over a year on since the LA Fires, which killed over 30 people and destroyed over 18,000 homes and structures and displaced around 200,000 people… How are LA communities doing a year on, and are they getting back to normal and rebuilding or facing unforeseen struggles? Henry McKean has visited one of the worst affected parts of LA and joins Seán to discuss.

A new scientific study has revealed that having regular hot baths can boost your performance as a long distance runner. Joining Seán to discuss is Elliott Jenkins, a PhD Candidate in Exercise Physiology at Cardiff Metropolitan University…

Seán’s guest spent time yesterday speaking to an Oireachtas committee about the need for greater and more extensive resources for oral immunotherapy for children with allergies. Joining to discuss is Sheila Downes, from Allergy Action Ireland…

Fashion might feel fast and unpredictable, but research suggests it actually runs on a cycle. A study highlighted by Rhys Blakely in The Times supports the idea that trends tend to come back roughly every 20 years. By analysing over a century of clothing data, researchers found styles like hemlines rise and fall in a kind of rhythm, meaning what’s out today could easily be back in fashion tomorrow...

While the focus of the world is on Iran, another casualty of this war is Lebanon, who is also being attacked by Israel. Fianna Fáil MEP & Chair of the Development Committee at the European Parliament Barry Andrews arrived from Beirut this morning, and joins Seán to discuss. Image: Reuters

You can’t move for the tulips in florists and supermarkets around the country at the moment, but what are the best tips to make them last longer in a vase? Joining Seán to discuss is JP Tanner, owner of Arbour Blooms in Dublin…

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins to discuss multiple cases, including the story of a postman that went missing on Christmas Day…

With the housing crisis, there is the school of thought that we should embrace apartment living, but it seems like we’re hard wired into wanting a house with a garden. Fionnuala May, Architect with Fingal County Council and President of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has been living in an apartment in Mountjoy Square for over 40 years and has raised a family there. She joins S...

A theory that has been contentious for hundreds of years is that there were actually two Patricks, whose stories have been conjoined into the St Patrick we celebrate today....but what evidence is there for this? Dr Chris Doyle, Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Galway, joined Sean Moncrieff on the show to discuss.

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Baywatch is coming back! We are being promised more sun, sand and slow-motion running on the beach. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean spoke with Matt Nix, the reboot's showrunner and executive producer, as well as Greg Bonann, co-creator of the original series and executive producer of the new show, to get a taste of what's to come.

My next guest recently travelled to the Arctic island of Svalbard to deposit some very important Irish documents relating to Guinness in a secure vault. Eibhlin Colgan, Archive Manager with Guinness, joined Sean Moncreiff on the show.

With the many risks that smartphones pose to children, more and more parents are giving their kids ‘child-safe’ smartwatches. The smartwatches allow parents to stay in contact with their child while also delaying access to social media until a more appropriate age. Are smartwatches a viable alternative to smartphones? Is it necessary to always be in contact with your child?   Ciara O’Bri...

Newly invented sports have been making headlines recently, mainly due their  simple and even stupid nature. Joining Sean Moncrieff on the show to discuss sports such as ‘RunNation’, where two burly men run into each other with the goal of knocking the other down, is sports journalist with Off the Ball, Cameron Hill. 

Crying is something every human being does, yet many of us still feel embarrassed or apologetic when it happens. From childhood, people are often taught to see tears as a sign of weakness or losing control. But psychologically, crying is a natural and healthy human response.  We see it even on the biggest stages in the world actors and actresses last night were standing on stage at the O...