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While communal television viewing was part and parcel of several generations of Irish children, the same cannot be said of today, where streaming, the diminishment of live TV and the rise of smartphones has made this collective experience rarer and rarer. But, what has been lost? Joining Seán to discuss is Colman Noctor, Child Psychologist and Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

Tomorrow marks International Stuttering Awareness Day. It is believed that about 50,000 people in Ireland currently have a stutter, but is there a right way and a wrong way to help someone who is struggling to get their words out? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Jonathan Linklater, Speech Therapist and Development Manager for the Irish Stammering Association.

The people of Seaview near Kilmore in Wexford have been watching the coast encroach on their homes over the past five years. They’ve been allocated over €650,000 to help stop this erosion, but unfortunately this is not a long-term solution, as it will move the problem up the coast. Joining Seán to discuss is Lisa McDonald, Fiana Fáil Cllr for Rosslare.

Despite the experiences of a global pandemic, many people continue to insist on coming into the office when they’re sick. So, is this a valiant and impressive show of strength, or are they putting everyone else at risk? Joining Seán to discuss is Pilita Clarke, Columnist with the Financial Times.

Britney Spears has announced that she's married again... to herself. The singer posted a video on social media wearing a white dress and veil, while carrying a bouquet. She's captioned it by telling fans it's the "most brilliant thing" she's ever done. So (maybe not as much as Britney), do you like your own company? Do you go to the cinema on your own or even go on holiday on your own? Henry McKea...

After a six-year hiatus, the Victoria Secret Fashion show returned this week. It has faced massive controversy in the past for glamourising weight loss and perpetuating unrealistic standards of beauty… But, has it changed? Joining Seán to discuss is Laura Mullet, Journalist and Celebrity Fashion Stylist.

According to a new survey, aggressive car beeping has become more common, as well as offensive hand gestures and giving out, but why is this? And what are our worst driving habits? Eugene Drennan, Spokesperson for the Irish Road Haulage Association, joins Seán to discuss.

Over in the UK, an emu that was abandoned by her parents has been raised by a chicken, named Nugget. But, how does that work? Joining Seán to discuss is Polly Bramham, Living Collections Manager, Birdworld.

Earlier this week, the TD Mick Barry produced a bottle of tap water in the Dáil chamber in order to support an argument he was making. But, what exactly are the rules around prop use in our parliament? Joining Seán to discuss is Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner… Image: Oireachtas TV

Many pet owners get concerned at this time of the year about what is the best way to shield their dogs from exploding fireworks. One expert believes that playing reggae music to your pets may well be the solution. Joining Seán to discuss is Dog Behaviourist and Trainer, Suzie Walsh.

The world of competitive conkers erupted in controversy after questions were raised about the integrity of a conker belonging to the winner of the annual championship. Joining Seán to discuss is Neil Horton, Landlord of the Southwick Shuckburgh Arms in Northamptonshire and Committee Member of the World Conker Committee…

Writing in the Irish Examiner, Bernard O’Shea claims that bromances are “tighter than your jeans after Christmas dinner”. How true is this? And how hard are they to form? Henry McKean has been out asking the public about their bromances, and joins Seán to discuss.

This week is Baby Loss Awareness week. One charity is paving the way for families to remember their babies through the gift of photography. Joining Seán to discuss this is Ann Marie Gillooley, Volunteer at ‘Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.’

In a significant escalation of tensions between North and South Korea, some of the historic roads that used to connect the two parts of the country, divided since the war in the 1950’s, have been blown up! So, what does this mean geopolitically? Joining Seán to discuss is Professor Hazel Smith from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and author of ‘North Korea: Markets and Military R...

Today is World Restart a Heart Day. Figures show that well over 200 lives were saved last year because someone started CPR. So, joining Seán to discuss how to perform CPR is David Hall, CEO of Lifeline Ambulance Service.

While many people will describe themselves as huggers, is the quality of a hug more important than the hug itself? Céire Sadlier, a contributor to the Irish Times, thinks this is the case, and as a lifelong hugger herself, she has been writing about her experience. She joins Seán to discuss.

You probably never give a second thought to cleaning our kettle. Boiling water kills all the bacteria anyway, right? Well, apparently not! Joining Seán to explain what could be lurking in the waters of kettles is Dr. Primrose Freestone, Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester.

The Dutch prison population has fallen by more than 40% recently, to the point where they are closing some facilities down as prisons, and turning them into other amenities, like cinemas.  It comes off the back of the news that Irish prisons are at breaking point due to overcrowding… So, how good is it in the Netherlands? Renate Van Der Zee is a Journalist and Writer who has been writing abou...

A world first took place recently as a three-armed robot conductor carried out its duties at a special classical music concert in Germany. Joining Seán to discuss is Markus Rindt, Artistic Director of the Sinfoniker in Dresden…

An exhibition celebrating the contribution of community midwives in early 20th century Ireland has opened at the Museum of Country Life in Co Mayo.  The programme also showcases the valuable work of volunteers around the country in documenting their local history.  Emma Laffey is the Curator of the Exhibition, and is also Health Care Assistant at the Maternity Unit in Portiuncula Univers...

You may take it for granted that Ireland's news media is able to portray the horrors taking place in Gaza, but that is certainly not the case in Israel. So, what is it like living there during the war as a foreigner? Joining Seán to discuss is Freelance Journalist Paul Kearns, who is currently living in Tel Aviv.

An ex-butler to King Charles has caused consternation by suggesting that a burger should be eaten using a knife and fork. But, what exactly is the correct way to use cutlery? Joining Seán to discuss is Brenda Hyland Beirne, Founder and Managing Director of The Irish School of Etiquette...

Seán’s guest came to Ireland from Somalia at just seven years old with nothing but clothes on her back. Two decades later, she owns Ashford Motors, a female-led car dealership. She has just released her second calendar in aid of Men’s Aid in which she models alongside cars. Nadia Adan joins the show to discuss.

Have you ever struggled to get over an ex? Well, there may be an option for you: past-life regression therapy, an intriguing method some believe reveals hidden connections from previous lives. Lorraine Flaherty, a Clinical Hypnosis Lecturer and Therapist, joins Seán to discuss.

Pop superstar Kylie Minogue was chosen to read the CBeebies Bedtime Story, which will air on Friday night. It might make you think of the art of story reading, and what makes a good storyteller. Joining Seán to discuss the art of storytelling is Lorraine Levis, Head of Sales for Bloomsbury, Ireland, Author of ‘Once Upon A Reader: Raising your Children with a Love of Books'.