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With the prospect of American Ozempic-style drugs coming on the market for dogs and cats, just how big a problem is pet obesity in Ireland? Joining Seán to discuss is Pete Wedderburn, aka Pete the Vet…

Have a discussion about climate change in Ireland and almost certainly at some point someone will make the argument that what we do here is too small to matter... Is there a certain validity to that viewpoint? Hannah Daly is Professor of Sustainable Energy at UCC, and joins Seán to discuss.

This Friday, most Office Christmas parties are taking place across Ireland. But have we learned anything from last year? The heavy drinking, the inappropriate hugging, the awkward moment on Monday morning when you had to face the person you snogged? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been asking the public for their stories, and joins Seán to discuss.

Apart from the ticker tape ads on the sides of pitches, you may also have noticed an increase in digital billboards in public spaces. This is leading to increasing alarm as to their impact on local residents and wildlife due to their brightness. Joining Seán to discuss is Dublin City Councillor, Mannix Flynn. Image: True Impact Media

Do you believe in ghosts? And what does it really take to be convinced of paranormal stories? Danny Robins has been treating ghost stories like a detective in his BBC podcast 'Uncanny' in which he examines everything from UFOs to ghostly encounters balancing skepticism and belief. Now, he will be taking it to the Bord Gáis with 'Uncanny: Fear of the Dark'. So, why are we more intrigued than ever?...

You know what it’s like, this time of year is full of Christmas catch-ups and meeting the gang for the annual get together, but are we overcommitting? Do we need to stop making promises to go for pints if we actually don’t want to, or will we end up just cancelling at the last minute anyway? Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist at The Coast Counselling at Malahide joins Seán to discuss.

A recent poll has claimed to have settled once and for all that ‘Die Hard’, the Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman action classic, is definitively not a Christmas film… Joining Seán to argue the case for ‘Die Hard’ as a Christmas classic is Journalist, Columnist, and Broadcaster, Esther McCarthy.

Ireland's oldest cat has finally been carbon dated, allowing a more accurate picture of our ancient ecology. Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Marion Dowd, Archaeologist at Atlantic Technological University in Sligo…

According to a new UN study, Jakarta has now overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most populous city. But, what is it actually like living in the Indonesian capital? Joining Seán to discuss is Barry Dunning, an Irishman who spent a number of years living there…

Why are boomers addicted to junk? The Daily Mail has been writing about this, and the frustrations facing children worried about what clutter they’ll be inheriting! Joining Seán to discuss this is Architect Róisín Murphy.

‘Rage bait’ has been named the official Oxford word of 2025 after language experts noticed its usage has tripled this year. The word is a sign of the times and follows in the footsteps of words like ‘BRAT’, ‘Manifestation’, ‘cooking’ or ‘sus’ mostly used on online platforms. University of Limerick Linguist Dr Gail Flanagan joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss how words become word of the year, an...

Are pop stars to blame for a resurgence in smoking? When pop stars like Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter use them in music videos or magazines, or any type of promotional content, they’re bound to creep back into the hands of Gen Z fans, right? That’s the thoughts of Medical Doctor Maire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, who joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

With next year’s World Cup on the horizon, a new book explores the impact of the world’s largest sporting event, from its effect on culture to its political and social role. Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Simon Kuper, Financial Times Writer and author of ‘World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nice Tournaments’...

Michelle Obama says no one should see turning 35 as a deadline for marriage or success. So, what should you have done before that time comes around? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Feeling exhausted and lethargic can be caused by many things such as lack of sleep, being overworked or having a busy schedule, but for Ellen Troy, feeling tired for no reason became the norm for her until she discovered she had the ‘Celtic Curse’ or the medical term known as ‘Haemochromatosis’. So what exactly is it? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Aontú Cllr on Fingal County Council,...

‘All’s Fair’, the new legal drama starring Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close, has been renewed for a second series after receiving the worst critical reviews of the year. Despite this critical panning, it became the biggest Hulu Original scripted series to premiere in three years, and went straight to number 1 on Disney Plus. So, why exactly do we love terrible television? Joining Seán to discuss is...

Artist Becky Gilmour is travelling the Wild Atlantic Way - on a skateboard! She has been skating the West coast to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention... She joins Seán to discuss!

Are kettles disappearing from our kitchens? The invention of the hot tap and the popularity of minimalist interior design has created a debate on whether a cup of tea is nicer from the traditional kettle or the same. Joining Seám to discuss is Interiors Columnist, Jennifer Sheahan…

We’re all curious about each other’s sex lives… is everyone really having more sex than you? And are dry spells normal or even encouraged? One Australian chat show ruffled feathers when a host admitted he had only ever had a dry spell of a month, while his coworkers had gone abstinent for much longer… So, is there a normal balance? Mary O'Conor, Psychosexual Therapist and the voice behind the Dear...

A lot of people have been noticing mushrooms popping up on their lawns lately, with the mix of frosty and mild weather contributing to their abundance. But, what can be done about them, and will they destroy your lawn? Joining Seán to discuss is Mycophagist Bill O’Dea…

On December 1st, Dublin City will be hosting its first ever World AIDS Day Festival. To mark the occasion, Seán is joined by Robbie Lawlor, who is one of the organisers, to chat about the importance of HIV testing.

New research has found that we lose up to three days a year searching for where we parked our cars. So, why do we forget, and how can we improve our memories? Joining Seán to discuss is Memory Expert, Dr. Gillian Murphy, from UCC.

Can you really teach empathy? The University of Galway have developed a module on empathy, which they are looking to have rolled out in classrooms to assist teachers help Transition Year students learn the vital life skills of empathy. But, what is it all about? Dr Charlotte Silke is the Lead Researcher with Unesco Child and Family Research Centre, and joins Seán to discuss.

Bank of Ireland is going to offer what they call a ‘trading down’ loan, also known as a bridging loan. What’s significant about this, is that this is the first time a major bank has offered this product since the boom times… It begs the question, even in a cost of living crisis: is the boom back? Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

Every Christmas, for no apparent reason, there's something that your kids will really want. These kinds of fads happen all the time in the digital age, but before the world wide web, Cabbage Patch Kids became a huge craze around the festive season. Joining Seán to discuss is Greg McKevitt, Journalist with The BBC. Image: Cabbage Patch Kids