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RTÉ Brainstorm
New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.
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Episodes
Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings and weather? 26.08.2025 6:43
The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather
Are you stuck in the wrong job? 5 signs it’s time to move on 19.08.2025 7:12
Warning signs that your job is no longer right for you include burnout, boredom, and feeling undervalued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you stuck in the wrong job? 5 signs it’s time to move on 19.08.2025 7:11
Warning signs that your job is no longer right for you include burnout, boredom, and feeling undervalued.
What was on the menu in prehistoric Ireland? 12.08.2025 9:22
From hazelnuts and fish to dairy and beef, new archaeological evidence reveals what our ancestors ate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What was on the menu in prehistoric Ireland? 12.08.2025 9:21
From hazelnuts and fish to dairy and beef, new archaeological evidence reveals what our ancestors ate.
Do I have to work when I’m sick? 05.08.2025 4:46
Presenteeism—working while sick—is common in Ireland, but it has long-term consequences for health and productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do I have to work when I’m sick? 05.08.2025 4:45
Presenteeism—working while sick—is common in Ireland, but it has long-term consequences for health and productivity.
It's 1970 and the Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland 29.07.2025 8:03
The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was seriously considered in response to the 1969 violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's 1970 and the Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland 29.07.2025 8:02
The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was seriously considered in response to the 1969 violence.
Howya lads: how we address and greet others in Ireland 22.07.2025 5:47
From ‘howya lads’ to ‘hiya girls’, Irish greetings reveal a lot about our social norms and changing gender dynamics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Howya lads: how we address and greet others in Ireland 22.07.2025 5:47
From ‘howya lads’ to ‘hiya girls’, Irish greetings reveal a lot about our social norms and changing gender dynamics.
How 92 year‑old Richard Morgan became a rowing world champion 15.07.2025 6:47
At 92 years of age, Richard Morgan was a four-time world champion in indoor rowing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How 92 year‑old Richard Morgan became a rowing world champion 15.07.2025 6:46
At 92 years of age, Richard Morgan was a four-time world champion in indoor rowing.
The colourful story of the Elephant House on Dublin's O'Connell Street 08.07.2025 9:41
The roots of Elverys and its elephant logo lie in a remarkable 19th-century shop on Sackville Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The colourful story of the Elephant House on Dublin's O'Connell Street 08.07.2025 9:40
The roots of Elverys and its elephant logo lie in a remarkable 19th-century shop on Sackville Street.
The night JFK came to dinner in Dublin 01.07.2025 7:18
President John F. Kennedy attended a state dinner in Iveagh House on 28 June 1963 during his iconic visit to Ireland – here’s how the night unfolded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The night JFK came to dinner in Dublin 01.07.2025 7:17
President John F. Kennedy attended a state dinner in Iveagh House on 28 June 1963 during his iconic visit to Ireland – here’s how the night unfolded.
Meet George Ryan, the Tipperary Don Quixote in 18th century Peru 24.06.2025 7:10
The Tipperaryman's adventures as a grandee at large in South America involved everything from coca collection to debt collecting. By Richard Fitzpatrick, Maynooth University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet George Ryan, the Tipperary Don Quixote in 18th century Peru 24.06.2025 7:10
The Tipperaryman's adventures as a grandee at large in South America involved everything from coca collection to debt collecting. By Richard Fitzpatrick, Maynooth University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet George Ryan, the Tipperary Don Quixote in 18th century Peru 24.06.2025 7:09
The Tipperaryman's adventures as a grandee at large in South America involved everything from coca collection to debt collecting. By Richard Fitzpatrick, Maynooth University.
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? 17.06.2025 7:05
The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? By Ana Soriano and John Kenny, Teagasc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? 17.06.2025 7:05
The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? By Ana Soriano and John Kenny, Teagasc
How RIP.ie became an unlikely Irish cultural phenomenon 09.06.2025 7:13
Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data. By Shannon Mora, TCD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How RIP.ie became an unlikely Irish cultural phenomenon 09.06.2025 7:12
Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data. By Shannon Mora, TCD.
Why micro-retirement has become a new workplace trend for Gen Z & millennials 02.06.2025 6:09
One of the main factors driving the demand for micro-retirement breaks is the employee's desire to achieve a better work-life balance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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