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Over the past number of years, landlords seem to have become a lot more welcoming to dogs, perhaps due to the pandemic when pet ownership rose significantly. Seán’s guest feels that the entire situation has gotten out of hand, and that dogs should now be banned from pubs altogether. Joining to discuss is Enda Brady, host of ‘Roundtable’ on TRT World, who has been writing about his thoughts in the...

Is it okay to go ‘off menu’ at a restaurant or are you just creating a headache for the kitchen? Joining Seán to discuss is Chef, Restauranteur and owner of Aniar in Galway, JP McMahon…

More and more work emails seem to be signed off with an ‘X’. But is it okay to put a kiss in correspondence with someone you may have never met and with whom you are in a formal, work relationship? Joining Seán to discuss is Career Psychologist Sinead Brady…

The Child Law Project’s latest report shows the strain that services are under to provide accommodation for children in state care, and also explores the main reasons why children end up in care in the first place. Joining Seán to discuss is Carol Coulter, Executive Director of the Child Law Project…

Seán’s guest uses a special submersible, based in West Cork, to help unlock the secrets of Ireland’s 2,000 shipwrecks. Joining to discuss is John Kearney, from Fastnet Maritime Heritage…

Micky Hazard’s nephew Jay passed away in 2019 when he took his own life, and the loss has spurred Micky on to help others. He and his sister have set up benches across the UK and Ireland that show phone numbers and QR codes where those in distress can seek out help. He joins Seán to share his story.

The iconic 1980s video game console Commodore 64 is being re-launched. But how well does it hold up in this decade? Tech Journalist Emmet Ryan joins Seán to discuss.

Hadja Lahbib, the Preparedness and Crisis Management Commissioner for the EU, has called on citizens to prepare at least 72 hours' worth of essential supplies in case of a crisis, whether it be weather related or otherwise. Joining Seán to discuss this is Frank Deegan, Founder of the Irish Survival and Prepper Group…

The fallout for the Beckham family continues in the wake of Brooklyn Beckham’s bombshell statement last night, but how will his parents David and Victoria respond? There is no doubt that crisis PR teams are hard at work... So how do things like these play out behind the scenes when a high profile brand or family is imploding? Deirdre Waldron is the Founder of Fuzion, a brand communication agency a...

Big tech is affecting every part of our lives and today the European Commission is launching a law which could very well mean the end of the car radio… With streaming and apps available in newer, fancier cars, will this spell the end of channel hopping between local stations? Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, Barry Andrews, joins Seán to discuss.

With the weather fluctuating between cold and mild, many listeners will be struck with ‘central heating hair’, but what is it, and how can it be controlled? Joining Seán to discuss is Hair Stylist Katrina Kelly…

Is antisocial behaviour really getting worse? And do you feel unsafe on our city streets? The problems with Dublin have been extensively documented: crime, homelessness, addiction, but is there a reason to be optimistic? Tony Duffin is the former CEO of the Ana Liffey Drug Project and for over 25 years has worked to improve things for the most vulnerable in society... He joins Seán to discuss.

With an increase in people taking part in long distance running and competing in races, it can cause the so-called “runner’s tummy” which is a common and often embarrassing side effect of endurance exercise, caused by a mix of digestion, nerves, timing, and what we eat before a run. Joining Seán to discuss this and give advice for runners is Dietitian, Orla Walsh.

There hasn’t been a day this week that the dangers of Grok haven’t been highlighted: particularly the nudification of women and children. However, AI’s dangerous and dark influence has been seeping in for many people, and now AI is impacting porn addiction in a big way as people begin to seek help… Family Psychotherapist specialising in porn addiction, David Kavanagh is highlighting this trend, an...

Do we need to be more like the French and keep Sundays sacred? Closing the shops and forcing people to rest? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Do you carry a handkerchief? With the winter colds and flus in full flow, some people are opting to ditch the manky tissue in favour of a luxury handkerchief... Louis Copeland would be a handkerchief man arguing that a pocket square is key to completing any look… He joins Seán to discuss.

Outrage continues to fulminate in Germany over the Christmas broadcast of the so-called ‘Slime Jesus’... So, what is getting people so exercised? Joining Seán to discuss is Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent for the Guardian… Image: ARD

While touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday, Donald Trump was heckled by an autoworker. He responded with profanity and a hand gesture. So, how common is it for politicians to use profanity and has this evolved over time? Joining Seán to discuss is Joseph Philips, a Politics Lecturer at Cardiff University… Image: Reuters

After noticing a friend wearing only a wedding ring, with no engagement band, Journalist Jennifer Horgan reflected on engagement rings and questioned whether the tradition symbolises love, equality, or ownership. She joins Seán to discuss.

A new study suggests that people who are grieving a pet can experience prolonged grief disorder, but the International Classification of Diseases, a widely used diagnostic manual, limits the diagnosis to bereavement after the death of a human. Joining Seán to discuss this is Psychologist and Neuroscientist Sabina Brennan…

Is terrestrial telly doomed? Eyebrows have been raised in the UK after new data revealed that more people are watching Youtube than the BBC – as views of the online site overtook those watching traditional TV. So, what does this mean? TV Critic and Broadcaster in the UK, Scott Bryan, joins Seán to discuss.

While we have a derelict site tax, but for some reason, a lot of them are left unpaid, and there are towns around the country dotted with vacant or derelict properties. Is there a way to bring them back into use to help with the housing crisis? Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

We tend to think male libido is all about hormones raging early, then a slow, inevitable decline, but a major new study turns that idea on its head. It found that men’s sexual desire actually peaks in their forties. If testosterone is already falling by then, what’s really fuelling desire: biology, confidence, relationships, or something else entirely? Joining Seán to discuss is Clinical Sexologis...

What is going on holiday with young kids really like, and why can it feel like absolute hell?  Anne Sheeran has a two year old and a four year old, and she has pledged to do things differently... She joins Seán to discuss.

With the furore over Venezuela continuing, spare a thought for Corkman Daniel Florence O’Leary, who played a critical role in the country’s liberation from the Spanish. Joining Seán to discuss is John Dolan, a writer for the Echo, who has been investigating…