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The Irish premiere for ‘Gladiator 2’ is happening tonight in Dublin, and beforehand, a much more important event took place: the Paul Mescal Lookalike Competition! Henry McKean went down there to enter - and sent in this report.

A Twitter user yesterday posted a picture of their laundry hanging out in the garden, asking the question: “It isn't raining, but it is a damp day. Does laundry actually dry in these conditions, or is it pointless hanging it out?” So, in the winter season, what are the best ways to dry your clothes, and what should be avoided? For example, letting your laundry dry in an unventilated room can cause...

As a society, we’ve really taken to celebrating all of life’s milestones, from baby showers to gender reveals, and now: sperm donor parties… Freelance Journalist, Édaein O’Connell, joins Seán to discuss her experience of going to one.

A 56-year-old man has died after suffering what is believed to be an allergic reaction to wasp stings. Michael Sheehan was cutting a hedge with friends at his home in Cork, when he was stung on the back and neck several times on Tuesday. Clinical Director of Allergy Ireland, Dr Iseult Sheehan, joins Seán to discuss allergy management and awareness.

A new survey in the UK has found that kids are now reading in record low numbers, but is the situation in Ireland different? Joining Seán to discuss is award-winning Children’s Author, Sarah Webb.

With both Chris Martin from Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo both falling through the stage in recent weeks, what is causing a spate of mishaps in live touring, and what can be done to safeguard performers? Joining Seán to discuss is Milad Highani, Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney…

Visiting Antarctica is something that not many people get to experience, but when Seán’s guest got the opportunity to do so, she was intrigued by the prospect. What she didn’t expect was how the experience was so akin to visiting a different planet. Joining Seán to discuss is Science Communicator Niamh Shaw, who will be delivering a talk about her experiences at the University of Galway on Tuesday...

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.