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We have been hearing a lot about ‘untruths’, but is an ‘untruth’ just the same as a lie? Do we have a hard time admitting to lying, and how does our perception of it change depending on the situation? Chartered Behavioural Psychologist with Changeable.ie , Padraig Walsh, joins Seán to discuss.

Just how gross and disgusting is your kitchen sponge? And is your kitchen sink actually dirtier than your toilet seat? Dr Primrose Freestone, Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at Leicester University joins Seán to discuss.

Seán’s guest has written a new book about pursuing her life as a committed singleton, and how this led to her having a baby with a gay man, whom she lives with. Joining the show to discuss is Nicola Slawson, author of ‘Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms’… Image: Penguin

Teagasc is recommending that farmers diversify by renting our parcels of their land as allotments to the local community. But, is this a pragmatic idea? Joining Seán to discuss is Mairead Lavery, former Farming Reporter…

Whether it’s a public space - or even a wedding - when a child cries in public, it’s hard to deny that it’s annoying! So, what should be done when it happens? Should kids be banned from certain events? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

You may have heard of the female ruler in Celtic Britain, Boudicca, who fought a rebellion against the invading Roman Empire. To the Romans, and perhaps to us, the idea of such a powerful matriarch could be seen as quite a rare thing, but new research from an archaeological site in Dorsets could suggest that women in Britain in this era were often in positions of power. Dr. Lara Cassidy is Assista...

As a family in control of one of the most powerful media empires in the world, there has long been a fascination with the Murdochs. But, as Rupert Murdoch’s younger son, James Murdoch, speaks out about the family feuds and secret pacts – the dramatic fall out is even more sordid than a Succession script...  Staff Writer with The Atlantic McKay Coppins published his in-depth piece which saw hi...

Susanna Cappellaro was having a tough year in 2016. Having acted in films by Tim Burton and Peter Strickland, work had somewhat dried up. It was a time when something needed to change in her life and it did when her husband Scott announced that he was going to become a cyborg… Susanna Cappellaro is the Director of ‘My Husband The Cyborg’, and joins Seán to discuss.

There hasn’t been a new James Bond movie since 2021, and with no sign of a replacement to Daniel Craig being announced anytime soon, the franchise seems to have lapsed into disuse. Or at least, that is the claim of the Kleindienst Group, who have filed “cancellation actions based on non-use” targeting the James Bond name and associated trademarks… Shane Smyth is a Solicitor with FR Kelly who speci...

Donald Trump has made his opinions on trans issues very clear through a number of executive orders designed to combat what he calls “gender ideology”. What’s less clear is the opinion of the political class on this side of the Atlantic. Has a change of approach in the US led to apathy among Irish politicians? To discuss, Seán is joined by Jenny Maguire, Trans Activist, who has been writing about t...

With singers such as Billie Eilish and products targeted at young people increasingly using exclusively lowercase letters, are Gen Z giving up on capitals? Joining Seán to discuss this is Journalist and Writer, Saoirse Hanley...

With more and more attention on the negative environmental impacts of airplane travel, is it time to bring back the blimp? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Gregory Gottlieb, Chairperson of the Airship Association...

Tom Dunne’s guest has recently returned from participating at the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival 2025, in which she and her fellow storytellers set a new Guinness World Record. Maria Gillen joins the show to discuss!

Ireland's first pet blood dialysis machine is currently being set up, but now the vets behind the project are looking for dogs and cats to donate blood. Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Laura Cuddy, Director of Veterinary Specialists Ireland, based in Meath…

Are you planning a career break, or would you love the opportunity to take time away from your job, knowing that you have one to go back to? The career breaks offered in the civil service have come under criticism, after it emerged that one employee had been on leave for 12 years recently... But, are career breaks operating as a practical solution to childcare burdens that many are facing? Dr Clar...

What do you remember about your childhood summer holidays? Writer Emer Roche spent her Summers with her grandparents in the Hamptons every year, a far cry from day to day life in Dublin in the 1980’s… She has written an almost love letter to those innocent days, and she joins guest host Tom Dunne to share her memories of a very different America than the one we recognise now…

In Ireland, we are used to a very quick turnaround between the death of a loved one and their funeral. However, people in the UK have a much longer process. Why is this? Journalist Sophie Grenham has been investigating in today’s Irish Independent, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

There are probably many of you out there who have reduced our meat consumption in recent years to try to achieve a more carbon neutral lifestyle. But, why settle for carbon neutral when there are actually foods out there that are carbon negative. Joseph Poore is Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Food Sustainability, and joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

We all know that plastic is a bit of a plague on the environment, and we all know we should be cutting it out if at all possible… But, is that something that’s possible? Can you completely cut out plastic? Freelance Writer Emma Beddington has given it a try, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Retinol is the new buzz word in skin care, with many people influenced to add it as a daily step in their skincare routine, but what exactly is retinol, and just how beneficial is it for you? And, can using too much of it actually damage the skin barrier, especially for young people? Professor Anne Marie Tobin, Consultant Dermatologist joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

As Father Ted marks its 30th anniversary, guest host Tom Dunne is joined by a woman who has a unique insight into what went on behind the scenes of the iconic TV show. Lissa Evans was a Producer on the show and has now written a new book: ‘Picnic on Craggy Island: the Surreal Joys of Producing Father Ted’... Image: CONTROL

Over the weekend, a lot of you would have been out wining and dining, and hopefully having a great time with your significant other, but in the age of AI - could romantic human relationships be a bit old hat? What is agentic AI, and might it replace our spouses and partners in the long run? Dr. Lollie Mancey is an Anthropologist & AI Ethicist who has her own digital companion ‘Billy’. She join...

We are all encouraged to try and pick up a book this month, and in particular this week, as Saturday is Ireland Read's Day. Last year, Children's books were the most popular titles borrowed from libraries across the country. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been to the library to see what young people are enjoying about reading.

Disgusting or delicious? The Dublin dish coddle has been dividing opinions for decades... But, what makes the perfect coddle, and what ingredients are people adding to mix it up? Lovin Dublin has been appealing for people to share their version of coddle in order to get a sense of what people are tucking into for dinner on these dark winter days... Lovin Dublin’s Chef Marcus O’Laoire joins Seán to...

The word ‘now’ is something that is both a statement and a weapon in Ireland. It’s the mark of satisfaction, a warning, and sometimes even a time bender. To tell more about the origins of ‘now’ and other commonly used words and phrases in Ireland, Seán is joined by Michael Fortune from folklore.ie …