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The term ‘mummy makeover’ is something that gets a lot of bad press... But, what does having a tummy tuck and breast reduction really involve? Dr Laura Lenihan is two weeks post surgery, and she has been documenting her recovery... She joins Seán to discuss.

Seán's guest was given a book as a gift - and to her surprise, it was seemingly written by AI, and about her! What's worrying to most authors, however, is that it only took about a minute to make... Zoe Kleinman, Technology Editor with BBC News, joins Seán to discuss.

Your wedding is a day you’ll never forget, and now, many couples are including their beloved pets as part of their big day. But, how do you make sure that your dog isn’t over excited walking down the aisle with you? And how do you get rid of your pet after the ceremony and photos so that you can dance the night away in peace? Rebecca McBride has found a niche in the market and she works as a dog c...

How often do you and your other half talk about money? Finances can make or break a couple – from savings to secret accounts… So, what are the big questions couples need to be asking each other as part of a healthy relationship with each other and with money? Money Coach Kel Galavan joins Seán to discuss.

There has been a long running debate over whether video games influence people in such a way that they can be a root cause of horrific acts like school shootings. But, a new game called ‘The Final Exam’ is aiming to have the exact opposite effect. Patricia Oliver, Co-Founder of Change the Ref joins Seán to discuss. Image: Change the Ref

'Micro pettiness' are small acts of revenge that the affected part might not even notice. Do you have these tiny bits of revenge? Or are you a victim of it? Henry McKean has been speaking with the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.

Seán was joined on this weeks Movies & Booze by Fionnuala Jones, Chris Wasser & Michelle Lawlor

The conversational phenomenon of ‘boomerasking’ has now become such an irritating characteristic that the Wall Street Journal has issued a plea for it to be stopped. But what is it and are you guilty of it? Kirsty Blake Knox, Columnist with the Irish Independent tells Seán all about it

It was quite the display of tech bros and political pals at Trump’s inauguration between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. We’re diving into Trump and his cronies messy past – specifically they’re relationships and public break ups. Seán spoke to Alicia Mintz who is the co-host of the Trashy Divorces Podcast which takes a look at when relationships go bad.

Social psychologist at University College London and author of The Science of Racism: Everything you need to know but probably don't - yet Keon West spoke to Sean about his book.

Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean brings us the dos and don't of gym etiquette and tells how Pat Henry is closing his gym after 40 years.

The world’s first stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove will make its Irish debut at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next Wednesday running from the 5th to the 22nd of February. Sean speaks to Armando Lannucci, Multi Award winning satirist, writer, director & producer

Most people would have learned about the Norman Invasion of Ireland back at the end of primary school, or the start of secondary school. So, the details might be somewhat hazy in your mind, but that may not be a bad thing as much of what we learned was a story told primarily from the perspective of the invader rather than the invaded. Indeed, it’s not even referred to as the Norman Invasion anymor...

Vasculitis is a rare condition that constricts blood vessels and can lead to loss of function or degeneration of certain parts of the body. In the case of Jayne Hardman, the disorder took her nose, but as she puts it, she now has several to choose from. Jayne Hardman is Patient Advocate for Vasculitis UK and joins Seán to discuss.

‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ remains one of the most iconic and mass-produced images in the world, from its original printing almost 200 years ago, to its appearance on t-shirts and handbags today. The National Museum of Ireland has prints on display in Collins Barracks from the same collection of Mount Fuji prints, which offer an intriguing insight into the artist himself. Joining Seán to discus...

A major new study examines the life expectancy of people with ADHD and the results are startling… Seán is joined by Josh Stott, Professor of Ageing and Clinical Psychology at University College London to discuss.

Could you end up losing your job over something you post on social media? The answer appears to be yes... and now, employers are entitled to step in when an employee posts something online in their private time if it could damage their reputation. For more on this, Seán is joined by Michael O’Doherty, Barrister, Lecturer and author of ‘Internet Law’...

Have you ever thought about downsizing? One Dublin family decided to get serious about their finances and move out of the five bedroom home they were renting, and back into a small two-bedroom flat in a bid to take control of their finances once and for all. Founder of Cut Social Hair Salon, Katrina Kelly, joins Seán to share her story…

If you’re a World War 2 aficionado you might be aware of the famous Polish victory at the battle of Monte Cassino. What you may not know is that the 2nd Polish Corps counted among its ranks a beer-drinking, cigarette-loving Private who was, in fact, a bear! Alan Pollock is a Playwright and author of ‘The Bear Who Went To War: The true story of Wotjek the bear cub adopted by Polish soldiers in Worl...

Over the past weekend, the leather community gathered in Dublin for their annual weekend of festivities, culminating in the crowning of Mr Dublin Leather 2025. Jamie Ryan, the newly-crowned Mr Leather joins Seán to discuss.

In her new book ‘Dare I Say It’, actor Naomi Watts writes about her fertility struggles, and how at one point she would have eaten her dog's toenails if somebody had told her it would help her to get pregnant. For many couples, trying to conceive can become a desperate mission filled with woo-woo advice... Fertility Coach, Psychotherapist and former Midwife Helena Tubridy joins Seán to discuss.

On a fundamental level most of us would have a similar sense of what’s right and wrong, what’s good and bad. We view murder as wrong, we don’t randomly attack people on the street and we don’t swipe other people’s stuff from them - for the most part. Why then, are we so divided when it comes to political ideologies? Kurt Gray is a Moral Psychologist and author of ‘Outraged: Why We Fight About Mora...

Whatever happened to the phone call? Those of us over 40 probably have a vague memory of it being a thing but for the most part it’s a practice that has become all but extinct among Gen Z. Kate McCusker, an illustrious member of that generation decided to try to bring it back. She joins Seán to discuss.

The Nepalese government has announced that it is going to sharply increase the fee to climb Mount Everest for the first time in a decade. But, will this affect the number of people applying, and how expensive exactly is it overall to climb the world’s tallest peak? Irish adventurer Johnny Ward joins Seán to discuss.

There has been increasing chat recently about an emerging Chinese AI portal called DeepSeek. But, how has it managed to develop in spite of huge chip restrictions imposed on China by the US? Joining Seán to discuss is Elaine Burke, Host of The Connected AI Podcast…