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The planet earth now contains 8 billion people but one group believe that humans need to die out for the good of the planet and other species. The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement do not want mass murder or suicides but for all “to live long and die out”. Essentially, do not procreate. The founder Les Knight joined Sean on the show to discuss... Image: Voluntary Human Extinction Movement

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to become an Irish citizen. Sean was joined in studio by Gerry McGrath, an immigration solicitor with McGrath McGrane to discuss...

It was a little over a decade ago when UNESCO declared the Gaelic language, Manx extinct. Then students on the Isle of Man studying at the school took strong exception. Manx language is now talk of the town and will be their future Sean was joined by Ruth Keggin Gell, Manx Language Development Officer at Culture Vannin in the Isle of Man...

The sound of the synthesizer is so entrenched in the music of the second half of the 20th century that it is hard to imagine the history of pop music without it. But where did it come from? A new book explores the life and times of its inventor. Sean was joined by Albert Glinsky, Author of ‘Switched On: Bob Moog and the Synthesizer Revolution’... Image: Getty Images

After many years of dereliction the once famous Dun Laoghaire Baths are due to reopen next week. But where are the actual baths? Sean was joined by Eileen O’Duffy, Author of ‘From Dirt and Dips to Dryrobes: Bathing in Dun Laoghaire Through the Ages’...

A new study suggests there is a link between depression and sending Christmas cards. Sean was joined by Professor Stephen Gallagher, Director of the Study of Anxiety, Stress and Health Lab at UL to discuss...

The mpox vaccine is currently being rolled out across Ireland. Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean met those who have got the vaccine, and also Adam Shanley, MPower Programme Manager at HIV Ireland, who have been crucial in pushing the vaccine rollout...

Jon Pichaya Ferry discovered his love of bones at age 13, while growing up in Thailand. His father gave him a mouse skeleton which, “instead of it being creepy, dark and weird”, it kickstarted his passion, and in time he went from animal bones to selling human bones. Founder and Owner of JonsBones, Jon Pichaya Ferry joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Aimee Brown, is the first person in Ireland to receive a ministerial license for cannabis prescription to treat pain associated with her endometriosis condition. Aimee joined Sean on the show to discuss...

The Government’s temporary protection status for Ukrainian refugees allows those affected to work and claim benefits while other refugees languish in the purgatory of Direct Provision, without the right to work. Some are worried that this is leading to a two tier system. Sean was joined by Fellipe Lopes, Communications and Engagement Coordinator at the Immigrant Council of Ireland...

A poll in the UK of 2,000 adults, found that the best of the shortlisted jokes was: “What type of peas ruin Christmas Dinner? MPs. Are Christmas cracker jokes supposed to be funny? Comedian and Poet, John Moynes joined Sean to discuss what makes the perfect Christmas cracker joke?

The Parole Board has launched a new campaign asking victims of serious crimes to register with them. But, how does the new statutory parole board work and what would families be registering for? And ultimately, what involvement would they have in ultimately deciding if a prisoner is released? Sean was joined by Ciarín deBuis, the Chief Executive of the Parole Board...

In a world where gaming has become prolific, a new game is soon to be available to gamers. ‘I Am Jesus Christ’, a controversial video game that literally lets you play as the Messiah, from his birth to his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection, recently became playable on Steam. To discuss, review and offer some insight into the strange experience it must be to play as 'God', Sean was joined by...

Elaine O'Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...

Leo Molloy from VintageTypwriters.ie is on a mission to bring the vintage typewriter back into popularity and spends his days restoring, repairing and rehoming old typewriters. Leo joined Sean in studio to discuss...

What do you do if you think you’ve spotted The Loch Ness Monster? That’s what Gary Campbell asked himself 26 years ago after spotting a mysterious object in the lakes of Inverness. Unable to register the sighting anywhere, he and his wife set up a register which investigates any reports of the mythical creature. Gary joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Alexander Smoljanovic is one of about 12 people in Germany who collect a very particular set of items. Wheely bins. Alexander has 100 full size wheely bins in his collection and over 300 miniature but he has his sight set on the rare 2002 Sulo 240 litre in purple which has evaded him so far. He joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Micheal Martin has said there’s a major review of the laws around controlling dogs underway. It comes after a child suffered horrific injuries in an attack earlier this week. But is there any legislation that can really prevent this kind of incident? Would banning certain breeds work? Suzi Walsh, dog trainer and behaviourist joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Women rarely inherit land and are low down on the rung of decision-making levels but contribute hugely to agribusiness and in sustaining rural life. How do we overturn this and stop perpetuating the ‘unacceptable cultural barriers’ as the minister for Charlie McConalogue put it? Hannah Quinn Mulligan, founder of Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group and beef and dairy farmer joined Sean on the s...

Baguettes have been making headlines this week. More than six billion baguettes are baked every year in France and UNESCO gas now inscribed the tradition in its “intangible cultural heritage” list. Furthermore, Limerick man Eddie O'Keeffe, gatecrashed French TV coverage of the World Cup at the weekend shouting ‘Je suis une baguette!’ So what makes French baguette so special and how is it different...

Christmas Parties are back after a 3 year absence because of the pandemic. But have we forgotten about the way to behave, letting our hair down, kissing the assistant, falling down the stairs? What are the dos and don’ts? Henry McKean joined Sean to talk him through it...

Employees and companies have reported overwhelmingly positive results after the trial of a 4 day working week across 12 Irish companies. It wasn't that long ago that similar trials were being done to reduce the working week from 6 to 5 days. Can the historical context of this idea help us to understand the current debate. Sean was joined by Graham Finlay, School of Politics and International Relat...

Why do Irish people use the English language to not say what they really mean? Are we too polite and afraid of offending or are we afraid of having those awkward conversations? Maybe it’s all about a fear of committing and following through on our words. Gail Flanagan, linguist tutor from the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick joined Sean on the show t...

In the new genre-bending documentary ‘How To Tell A Secret’, directors Anna Rodgers and Shaun Dunne joined forces to find creative ways to tell the stories of people in Ireland who are HIV-positive, while shining a light on the transformative power of telling your story. Sean was joined in studio by Anna and also by Enda McGrattan or Veda as you may know him, who contributes his story in the docum...

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to plan your garden from scratch. Sean was joined in studio by Paul Smith, gardener and author of 'Gardening Together'...