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Jul 10, 2026

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The first solar powered, carbon neutral boat to sail the Shannon 21.10.2022

Artist Denis Connolly and his wife Anne Cleary became the first couple to navigate Ireland’s waterway network all the way from Limerick to Enniskillen on their fibre glass solar powered, zero carbon, electric boat. This summer they successfully undertook the Eco Showboat expedition and Denis joined Sean to tell him all about it...

Travelling to every country in the world 20.10.2022

Dominic Maher left Templemore, Co. Tipperary in 1985 to live in America and has spent much of the last 10 year travelling the globe and has done it. Dominic has travelled to Ireland to baptise his 16 month old twins and joined Sean in studio to discuss his life travelling the world...

'I've sworn at least five times today!' - How common is swearing in everyday language? 20.10.2022

Krishnan Guru Murphy was caught off camera swearing at MP Steve Baker on Channel 4 yesterday as the Conservative Party meltdown continues across the water. But, how common is swearing in everyday language? Henry McKean visited Coolock in Dublin to see what people think?

'Everything is on the line' - Climate activists praised for radicalism 20.10.2022

The responses to the Just Stop Oil group throwing a can of soup over Van Gogh’s Sunflowers painting have begun to shift, with an increasing amount of people viewing this form of protest as acceptable. Sean was joined by environmental journalist, John Gibbons to discuss...

Former Black Panther Leader Elmer Dixon 20.10.2022

To mark Black History Month, Trinity College will host a public lecture with Elmer Dixon, former Black Panther and co-founder of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panthers. Elmer joined Sean in studio for a chat about his life...

'People are flat out there' - Breast cancer survivor post double-mastectomy 19.10.2022

Last week saw the largest flatties meet up in the world held in Colorado, USA. Breast cancer survivors who have chosen not to undergo reconstructive surgery refer to themselves affectionately as “flatties”. 100 flatties gathered from the US, Canada & Mexico to find community, understanding and healing on the largest flat top mountain in the world, Grand Mesa. The organiser of this event, Lissa Sea...

How to...Leave the Catholic Church 19.10.2022

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at leaving the Catholic Church in Ireland. Sean was joined in studio by Michael Nugent, Chairperson of Atheist Ireland to discuss...

Can orgasms help your pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy? 19.10.2022

Aoife Harvey, specialist in women’s pelvic health physiotherapy from Women’s Health Dublin joined Sean on the show to discuss a new study that suggests orgasms help women's pelvic floor post partum...

'We need to have a cleaning out of the stables' - Lord Mountbatten accused of sexual abuse 18.10.2022

Today a legal case is being brought against a number of Northern Ireland institutions alleging that Lord Louis Mountbatten abused a named boy at Kincora Boys’ Home in Belfast. Sean was joined on the show by Andrew Lownie, author of 'The Mountbattens: The Lives and Loves of Dickie and Edwina Mountbatten'...

Golden Canary Diamond to be auctioned in New York 18.10.2022

The Golden Canary Diamond, weighing a colossal 303.10 carats, is one of the largest polished diamonds in the world and the largest flawless diamond ever graded. The historic diamond is set to highlight Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. Gerry Appleby from Appleby Jewellers, joined Sean on the show to discuss the diamond...

'Absolutely wonderful' - Henry takes the coach to London 18.10.2022

For many of us before air travel became affordable, the only way to get to London was via bus and ferry. As we all feel the pinch and with air travel going up, what is it like to take the coach to London these days? We sent Henry McKean on a road trip and he joined Sean in studio to discuss...

Cairns: 'Needs to be a full scale investigation' into mother and baby homes 17.10.2022

The government’s redress scheme for survivors of mother and baby homes will not include special compensation for victims of illegal vaccine trials that were carried out in these institutions. Sean was joined by Holly Cairns, Social Democrat TD for West Cork to discuss...

Mario Rosenstock 17.10.2022

From Miriam O’Callaghan to Michael Flatley and Ronan Keating, Mario Rosenstock has made a name for himself, mimicking the quirky traits of some of Ireland’s most recognisable figures. His popular podcast, 'The Mario Rosenstock Podcast' that launched in March 2021 has now joined Go Loud network and he joined Sean on the show this afternoon...

'There's massive horror stories' - Cosmetic procedures abroad 17.10.2022

Michelle Furey Lawlor, owner and director of Je Juve Clinic joined Sean on the show to discuss Brazilian bum lifts, the rise in popularity of cosmetic procedures abroad and the risks involved...

News and a Natter: Elaine Burke 17.10.2022

Elaine Burke, Editor at Silicon Republic joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...

'Oh my fishmonger!' - The Corkman who befriended Queen Elizabeth II 14.10.2022

Sean was joined live in The River Lee Hotel in Cork by Pat O'Connell, the famous fishmonger of the English Market in Cork City. Pat was the subject of what has become an iconic photograph during the late Queen’s visit to Cork back in 2011. The two remained in contact over the past few years writing letters to one another...

Sonia O'Sullivan: 'I'm definitely not as competitive as I used to be' 14.10.2022

Sean was joined live in The River Lee Hotel in Cork by former Irish Olympian, Sonia O'Sullivan. She joined Sean to discuss her career, keeping up running and solidifying her legendary status in Cobh...

'Some people can pull it off!' - Is being bald considered sexy? 13.10.2022

Vin Diesel has been voted the Hottest Bald Man for 2022. Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean hit the streets to find out if people find bald men attractive?

A History of Phobias 13.10.2022

Kate Summerscale, author of The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession, joined Sean on the show...

Irish man who saved his phone from a Venice canal 13.10.2022

Have you ever dropped your phone in a place you really had to think twice about retrieving it from? Darren Stevens, Football coach and DJ joined Sean on the show to tell the story of dropping his phone in a Venetian canal, and jumping in to save it...

Ernest Shackleton's second cousin wants the Endurance 'left alone' 13.10.2022

Since Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance was finally discovered earlier this year, after resting at the bottom of the ocean off Antarctica for over a hundred years, the prospect that it could be raised is a controversial one. Sean was joined by on the show by Jonathan Shackleton, second cousin of Ernest Shackleton and Shackleton family historian...

The USA Mullet Championships 13.10.2022

The search is on for America’s next top Mullet. With 600 hopefuls entering from every corner of the United States, a celebrity judging panel has whittled the extensive list down to just 25 contestants and the winner is expected to be revealed live on American TV next week. The founder of The USA Mullet Championships, Kevin Begola joined Sean on the show...

'I was a functioning alcoholic' - Dubliner traded party lifestyle for saving street dogs 12.10.2022

Niall Harbison was used to the jet set lifestyle that came with owning social media companies such as Simply Zesty and Lovin’ Dublin but grew weary of the superficiality of cruise ships and Michelin star restaurants. In 2018 he traded it all in for a quieter life in Thailand and along the way found his life’s purpose in saving thousands of street dogs through sterilization...

How To...Foster a Child 12.10.2022

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at fostering children in Ireland and how it works in Ireland. Sean was joined in studio by Catherine Bond, CEO of Irish Foster Care Association...

'You have a stamp in seconds!' - An Post launches world's first digital stamp 12.10.2022

In a world first, An Post has announced they’re now offering a digital stamp. No more licking the glue or leaving an unsent card on the hall table because you keep forgetting to buy a stamp in the shop. To explain more about how this will work, Anna McHugh, Head of Communications with An Post joined Sean on the show...

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