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Unlike drunk driving, the current law on cycling while intoxicated does not specify a specific limit. Rather, it relies on the Gardaí judging whether you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point that you do not have proper control of the bike. So, should a specific limit for cycling while drunk be introduced? Joining Seán to discuss further is Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring E...

Seán’s guest is a Chef who has been experimenting with a very unusual ice cream… (It’s breastmilk flavour). Joining to discuss is Alasdair Gill, Chef and author…

Last month saw the largest seizure of illegal insects in Australian history, over 100,000 giant cockroaches, worth nearly 200,000 Australian Dollars, were seized. With cockroaches in apparently such high demand, ‘the bug doctor’ Dr. Michel Dugon, joins Seán to discuss cockroaches in Ireland.

The 2026 wedding season is here for some, and approaching for others. So, what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-shaped? For this week’s ‘Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide’, Sean is joined by Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant and owner of Style Savvy to discuss how you should dress when going to a wedding!

On a segment like Movies and Booze, you’ll see many exotic types of wine tried, from different parts of the world, but what does a local wine taste like? How is it grown? Seán is joined by Mary Llewellyn, who has her own vineyard in her front garden.

Have you ever felt the need to spend money on things you don’t need when you get anxious? Well there’s a new name for it: ‘Doom Spending’. It has become quite common among young people in Ireland at the minute, so how do you stop it? Joining Seán to discuss is Lecturer in Accounting at UCC, Oliver Browne...

Have you heard of the new trend ‘Spermmaxxing’? On social media, people are using this as a term to describe ways you can increase the quality and quantity of your sperm. The approaches to this range anywhere from getting more sleep and eating better, to eating raw garlic and dipping your testicles in ice water… So, does any of this actually work? Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, Fertili...

The storyboarding community is up in arms after it was revealed that Martin Scorsese has invested in a firm that uses AI to make storyboards, rather than human artists. Joining Seán to discuss is Rebecca Reynolds, a Storyboard Artist based in Dublin… Image: New York Times

As the World Cup gets underway in a matter of days, how exactly will new technology change the way it is broadcast into our sitting rooms? Joining Seán to discuss is Joe Towns, Programme Director in Sports Broadcasting at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire. If you had that kind of money what would you do with it? Should any one person have that much money? Henry McKean spoke to Money Expert Eoin Magee and Oxfam Ireland, as well as listeners, and sent in this report...

As you may have heard, not all is well in the Healy-Rae family. In an interview to Radio Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae said he felt like he had to resign his position in Government because his brother Danny did not have confidence - implying they couldn’t disagree in public. Does family come before politics in these dynasties? And are we seeing the end of the political dynasty in Ireland? Joining Seán...

Would you be excited by the idea of a ‘staffless hotel’? How does one work, where there’s nobody to check you in or out? Joining Seán to discuss is Jack Rear, Senior Lifestyle Writer with The Daily Telegraph, who recently went to one in London.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases of con artists in Ireland!

On a recent podcast, former First Lady Michelle Obama has said that Gen Z needs “bad bosses”. In particular, they need to be “unappreciated” or “bored” to make them better leaders. Is there any truth to this? Joining Seán to discuss is Donal O’ Donaghue from Sanderson Recruitment.

Seán’s guests are embarking on a two‑week tandem bike ride from Malin to Mizen, celebrating one of Ireland’s most important social institutions: the local pub! Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, better known as the ‘Thinking Drinkers’, will be documenting their journey of meeting publicans and communities along the route. ‘The Great Irish Pub Ride’ begins tomorrow, and they join to discuss.

Every now and again, a car manufacturer will bring out a car that will greatly hurt their image, and their wallets. Ferrari have recently revealed their first EV, and they have lost billions in stock value. Joining Seán to discuss this and more examples is Paddy Comyn, Head of Automotive Content and Communications with DoneDeal Cars. Image: Ferrari

The milk scheme might be nostalgic for some of you listening. Primary schools across the country provided lukewarm milk to their pupils for around €1.40 a week. The scheme still exists today, but only 10% of schools are using it, so should we bring it back nationwide? Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist for the Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy…

We all have nightmares from time to time, but night terrors are something quite different. For one, they’re not counted as dreams, so how do you explain them? Joining Seán to discuss is Andrew Coogan from the Department of Psychology at University of Maynooth.

Journalist and author Suzanne Harrington lives in the most vegan town in the UK, and in turn lives her life sustainably - cycling to work, eating vegan, etc. Unfortunately, people come out in their droves to voice how much they hate sustainable living, but why is this? Suzanne joins Seán to discuss.

The Cerne Giant, a 55 metre chalk figure inscribed on the Dorset landscape, is currently undergoing a massive makeover, but how does it all work? Joining Seán to discuss is Liz Flight, Senior Visitor Experience Officer for the National Trust in West Dorset…

You will often hear about people going on a ‘digital detox’, but eventually going back to social media and their phones in the same way an addict would go back to drink and drugs. Similarly to treating those addictions, what does a technology rehab look like? Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, CEO of Omega Recovery, joins Seán to discuss.

This week marks 100 years since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. Despite being deceased for over 70 years, the commodification of her assets continues. Eleanor Halls, Freelance Journalist and co-host of the pop culture podcast ‘Straight Up’, has been investigating this for the Telegraph, and joins Seán to discuss.

British folk singer Matthew Crampton recently uploaded a clip of the Wicklow Mountains on his Instagram account. That sounds normal enough - until you realise he took it from Wales! So, how does hot weather change this visibility? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Conor Sweeney, Deputy Director of the AIMSIR centre and Deputy Director of the UCD Earth Institute.

The 2026 wedding season is approaching. So what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-shaped? For this week’s ‘Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide’, Sean is joined by Gina London, former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist, to discuss what you need to be aware of if you’re giving a speech!

As Aer Lingus marks its 90th birthday this year, have you ever wondered about the origins of its name? Joining Seán to discuss is Eoghan Corry, from Travel Extra.