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In a new survey, things such as double dipping and leaving dishes in the sink overnight are some of people's pet peeves in the kitchen. Joining Seán to discuss more examples is Edward Hayden, Chef, Broadcaster and Culinary Lecturer.

The FAI has been fined €10,000 after fans booed ‘God Save the King’ before Ireland’s Nations League match against England at the Aviva Stadium in September. Will this action have any impact on spectators’ future behaviour? Are booing and other intimidation tactics just part of the package when it comes to sporting events? Joining Seán to discuss is Chief Sports Writer for the Irish Daily Star, Kie...

A new survey from Which? Magazine shows that some smart home devices are engaged in excessive surveillance, but should you be worried?  Joining Seán to untangle this is Ciara O’Brien, Tech Correspondent with the Irish Times...

Dublin Bus drivers and Dublin Bus are not getting along at the moment. Drivers often find themselves ahead of schedule, and are told to pull over and wait until they're at the correct time. It has lead to drivers being tired of being controlled. Kathleen, a Dublin Bus driver, joins Seán to discuss.

A man in West Virginia is now seeking Guinness World Record recognition for having built what he believes is the world’s tiniest home. But, just how small are we talking and what exactly is in it? Joining Seán to discuss is tiny home enthusiast and blogger, Levi Kelly...

An enormous piece of knitting, measuring the size of a tennis court, was first woven almost 20 years ago by women in Cork. Now this giant fabric has found a new lease of life in an exhibition exploring the climate crisis deep in Donald Trump country. Joining Seán to discuss is Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, who has just returned from West Virginia where the knitting has been...

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Boundary Commission, set up to determine exactly where the border should lie between  Northern Ireland and the Free State. Joining Seán to discuss is Ronan McGreavy, Irish Times journalist, Historian and author of ‘The Kidnapping: A hostage, a desperate manhunt and a bloody rescue that shocked Ireland’...

Paint Punch is a unique community-focused, youth arts programme started in Limerick which has seen young people create impressive works of art by punching paint onto boards with boxing gloves. The innovative project came about after Artist Frank McCarthy noticed how much young Traveller boys spoke about their passion for boxing in all their conversations.  Frank joins Seán to discuss the proj...

While AI can be useful in many ways, is there anything worse than having a goods or services issue, and being faced with the dreaded virtual customer service bot supposedly designed to help you with your problem? Chairman of The Communications Clinic, Terry Prone joins Seán to share her customer service nightmare.

A British artist has used tens of thousands of screws to create a striking portrait of the Beatles. But how did he do it? Joining Seán to discuss is the artist, Darren Timby.

Phones have become so pervasive in society that children are now wanting to spend less time on them, but are unsure of how to do that. Joining Seán to discuss is Psychotherapist and Author, Stella O’Malley.

If Donald Trump wins the presidency tomorrow, could he take the US out of the Paris Agreement for a second time, and if so, what effect would this have on the climate crisis? Joining Seán to discuss is Environmental Journalist, John Gibbons… Image: Reuters

The American-born Irish statesman and political leader Éamon De Valera is known for many things, not least his important role in the 1916 rising. However, on October 18, 1919, Éamon De Valera, while touring the US as the President of the Irish Republic, was adopted as an honorary Chieftain to a Native American tribe in Wisconsin. Joining Seán to discuss is Colum Kenny, Journalist and Historian.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has been described as a ‘grumpy old man’ in off-the-record briefings from Fine Gael. Is this a fair thing to call someone? Is it ageist? And when, if ever, do we become grumpy? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public about their general mood, and joins Seán to discuss.

The ‘Infinite Monkey Theorem’ holds that a randomly typing primate would eventually write out the complete works of Shakespeare, but now a scientific study has challenged the old adage. Joining Seán to discuss is Stephen Woodcock from the University of Technology Sydney. Image: Disney

It’s that time of year again, where Collin’s English Dictionary picks their word of the year. And (pretend to be surprised!), this year's winner is ‘Brat’. However, how did they define Brat, considering Charlie XCX, the singer who made the world popular, says ‘it’s just a vibe’. To tell us about this and the other words on the list, Seán is joined by Padraig Wilson McCarthy, Content Creator.

When big events happen in our lives, it’s natural that we tell the people closest to us. However, what if those closest to us aren’t human? The tradition of ‘telling the bees’ about big life events stems back to the 1800s. To tell us more about this custom Seán is joined by Eimear Chaomhánach, Author of the book ‘The Keeper of the Bees’.

More than one in three adults aren’t wearing the right size shoes, according to a study in the UK. The research also found 28 per cent of people weren’t aware that different widths of shoes were even available. Niall Donohoe, Podiatrist from the CureSpa Clinic in Goatstown, joins Seán to discuss.

Often in a restaurant, diners will find themselves being asked to taste the wine before the full pour takes place. While this can be intimidating for some people, what is the actual protocol involved? Joining Seán to find out is Michelle Lawlor, from the Nude Wine Company.

This week, journalist Naula Woulfe wrote a piece in the Irish Independent about how she used EFT to kick the habit of biting her nails, which she had been doing for years. But, what is EFT, and how could it work for you? Joining Seán to discuss is Anne Brannick, Chairperson of the Irish Association of Relationship Mentors who practises EFT.

Sudan now represents the largest displacement crisis in the world with more than 11 million people internally displaced and almost 3.2 million people who have fled the country. But, what is causing this movement, and what can be done to help ease the situation? Seán is joined by Dominic MacSorely, Concern’s Humanitarian Ambassador and a former Country Director in Sudan to discuss. Image: Reuters

It was 50 years ago today that the USSR football team came in from the cold and played Ireland in a historic showdown at Dalymount Park. Joining Seán to discuss this is Gerry Farrell, Club Historian with Bohemians...

For over 15 years, Dublin man Mark McNamara has turned pumpkin carving into a true art form, creating one-of-a-kind designs that have captured the attention of venues and fans across Ireland. With a background in model making and a passion for intricate design, Mark’s carved pumpkins range from iconic portraits, to seasonal favourites. During his busiest times, he’s been known to carve up to 17 pu...

A new podcast explores the extraordinary story of John Pollock, a British man who became convinced that his twin daughters were reincarnated from previous children who had died in tragic circumstances.  Joining Seán to discuss is Rosie Pye, the Journalist behind the new podcast ‘Extrasensory’... Image: Apple

Have you ever had a good meal on an airplane? Whether or not you have, apparently, we may be in a golden age for it! To discuss, Seán is joined by Melanie May, Solo Travel Blogger and ‘Talk Travel’ Presenter on Dublin City FM to discuss.