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Nov 5, 2026

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Episodes

Being able to orgasm on demand 23.09.2022

Karolin Tsarski, conscious sex coach joined Sean on the show today...

Doctor Armpit 22.09.2022

The last thing you want to experience on your daily commute or at a family gathering is a whiff of odour coming from your body. Most people heave at the very thought of bodily perspiration but Bio Engineer otherwise known as 'Dr. Armpit' has dedicated his life to the causes and cures for BO.  Dr Christopher Callewaert, aka 'Dr. Armpit', joined Sean on the show today..

Being a lawyer for nature 22.09.2022

Faith in Nature, which sells soap and haircare products as well as household cleaners and shampoo for dogs has become the first company in the world to give Nature a formal vote on corporate decisions that could affect it. The Edinburgh-based company have appointed Senior Lecturer in Law in Essex Law School, Brontie Ansell as their new Guardian of Nature. Brontie joined Sean on the show today...

The first baby in the Dáíl chamber 22.09.2022

The Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl declared that "history" had been made in the Dáil yesterday, when Violet-Anne Wynne brought her new child into the chamber. The Independent TD received standing ovation as she stood holding her 7 month old at the back of the chamber. Violet Anne joined Sean on the show today...

"Nightlife in Dublin is being absolutely squashed" Rock for Culture demonstration 22.09.2022

A demonstration has taken place in Dublin this afternoon calling for more cultural spaces. Musicians, DJs and drag performers took part in the protest outside An Bord Pleanála organised by Rock for Culture. The campaign started over a planning decision that could affect Fibbers pub on O'Connell Street, the bar has been home to alternative nights for decades. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie was ther...

Rituals to Avoid a Hangover 21.09.2022

When it comes to hangovers, we’ve all heard of the supposed cures from drinking raw eggs, to taking a dip in the ocean and of course, the legendary ‘hair of the dog’ remedy. What about the preventative measures you can take before to avoid those dreaded alcohol induced headaches? Nicolle Merrilyne, Psychic Medium from Seattle has come up with some unconventional rituals to avoid the dreaded hangov...

The importance of how you sleep 21.09.2022

Professor Neil Walsh, from Liverpool John Moores University joined Sean on the show today to discuss the importance of how you sleep...

How To...Plan A Wedding 21.09.2022

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at planning your big day. Sean was joined in studio by Sharon Griffin, Owner and Creative Director at Frog Prince Weddings...

Capel Street pedestrianisation has 'affected a lot of businesses massively' 21.09.2022

There were celebrations last May when Capel Street, in Dublin City was pedestrianised but now many businesses on the street are speaking out about the negative impact it is having on their trading. Sean was joined on the show by Doc Huysmans of Dublin City Comics on Capel Street to discuss...

A New Approach to Depression 21.09.2022

There tends to be a clear distinction between physical and mental health in the way they are both handled and treated but should this distinction be dropped so that they are both simply considered ‘health’? Sean was joined by Edward Bullmore, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge and author of 'The Inflamed Mind: A Radical New Approach to Depression'...

'I find it almost predatory' - Maia Dunphy contacted by psychics to connect her with her late mother 20.09.2022

People going through a vulnerable time in their life are often the targets of falsified clairvoyants who claim they can take the pain away. Broadcaster and Writer, Maia Dunphy was recently contacted by 5 separate psychics asking her if she wanted them to make contact with her mother who recently passed away. Maia joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Emilie Pine: 'Good Sex' and 'All Hardest of Woman' at Dublin Theatre Festival 20.09.2022

Emilie Pine, Author and Professor of Modern Drama at UCD joined Sean on the show this afternoon to discuss her two shows at the Dublin Theatre Festival...

The Mole Man of Hackney 20.09.2022

In the early noughties, the so-called 'Mole Man of Hackney' was evicted from his house in East London after it was discovered that he had dug an extensive network of tunnels under his home. Eventually, artist Sue Webster bought the house and has managed to preserve some of the Mole Man’s legacy. Sue joined Sean on the show this afternoon...

The New York street named after an Irishman 20.09.2022

A street in Manhattan has been named after an Irishman, after an official ceremony in New York featuring Mayor Eric Adams and a dedication speech by former mayor and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg. 'Jimmy Neary Way' is named after one of Sligo and New York’s most famous restaurateurs. Una Neary, daughter of Jimmy Neary joined Sean on the show...

The Importance of Sexual Wellness 19.09.2022

Jenny Keane is a professionally trained, trauma certified, holistic sex educator and Tantra yoga teacher. Her online classes and workshop see thousands of people join in to learn techniques and understanding in the best ways to embrace your sexuality and pleasure. Jenny joined Sean on the show to discuss her work...

Recycling Heat from Data Centres 19.09.2022

A new project in Tallaght will see waste heat from the Amazon data centre being funneled into a number of buildings in the area, as part of a new district heating programme. Sean was joined by Donna Gartland, CEO of CODEMA, Dublin’s Energy Agency, who has been working on this scheme for a number of years...

Sharing your phone number with a radio station 19.09.2022

Áine Bennett, of TikTok fame or 'TravelWithAine', shares her number with a Dublin radio station FM104. For the last 7 years she has received texts, song requests and competition entries incorrectly sent to her instead of the radio station. Áine joined Sean on the show to tell him about some of the messages that have been sent to her...

News And A Natter: Susan Daly 19.09.2022

Susan Daly, Managing Editor at Journal Media, joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines this past week.

Living and Working in a Lighthouse 16.09.2022

Sean was joined in Hook House Lighthouse by Jimmy Cullen, former lighthouse keeper and Lorraine Waters, Hook Lighthouse General Manager to discuss the different aspects of living and working in a lighthouse...

Pierce Turner's new album brought him 'into a new place' 16.09.2022

Pierce Turner is a well known singer songwriter who splits his time between Wexford and New York. His new album is entitled 'Terrible Good' and he joined Sean today live in Hook Head lighthouse...

The Tug of War World Championships 15.09.2022

It’s a staple at every school sports day, but tug of war is a very real sport and the World Championships take place this week in The Netherlands. Ireland has three teams competing, and Sean was joined by Noel Higgins, who is on the sport committee for Tug of War Ireland...

Wheelie Bin Wars in Sydney 15.09.2022

In Sydney, the city’s residents are wrangling with cockatoos who routinely open their wheelie bins causing a mess. A new study has discovered what they describe as an ‘interspecies innovation arms race’ between bird and human. Sean was joined on the show by Dr. Barbara Klump, Behavioural Ecologist at the Max Planck Institute in Germany to discuss...

UK restaurant adds carbon emissions to it's menu 15.09.2022

A vegetarian restaurant is the first in Britain to add carbon emissions to its menu. 'The Canteen' in Bristol hopes to reduce its carbon footprint by buying local ingredients and reducing food waste. Anna Blightman, marketing manager at The Canteen joined Sean on the show to discuss...

'All the Broken Places' - The sequel to 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' 15.09.2022

John Boyne shot to fame with his book 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' in 2006. It told the story of two boys who lived either side of a fence in Auschwitz – one a prisoner, the other, Bruno, the son of a guard at the camp. Today he publishes a sequel, 'All the Broken Places', which follows Bruno’s older sister as she reflects on her life knowing what her father had been involved in. John joined S...

The Problem with the term 'Revenge Porn' 14.09.2022

The term “revenge porn” is used to describe the non-consensual sharing or the threat to share intimate images without permission. The image is normally depicted a person who is naked. Dr. Caroline West, Outreach co-ordinator at Active Consent says we should be using the term 'Image-based sexual abuse' instead of revenge porn and she joined Sean on the show to discuss...

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