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A 67-year-old Colombian woman bought two houses by selling neighbourhood gossip. Capitalising on her neighbourhood's secrets by charging residents for lighter pieces of local info. She systematically wrote down overheard conversations, timelines, and neighbourhood interactions in her notebook to use as concrete evidence for her clients… But, why do we like to gossip, is it good for you? Henry McKe...

Additional prices to avoid the middle seat of a plane: would you pay it? Or are you happy sitting wherever the airline places you to save a bit of cash? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra.

If you live under a rock, you may have missed that Mayo broke their GAA curse when they finally beat Kerry to win their first All-Ireland since 1951. What other curses is Ireland known for? Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore, joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

A French teen has been fined in Singapore after filming himself licking a straw, and putting it back in the dispenser of an orange juice vending machine. So, what other gross things could we see people do in public? Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Anna Burns, Microbiologist and Nutritional Scientist.

Are Gen Z women changing the dating game? More young women are choosing partners based on connection rather than career, income, or status, turning old relationship expectations on their head… Dating Coach Frank Kelleher joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

The recipe for Coca-Cola is a closely-guarded secret, but a recent discovery of a medicinal potion in Florence may give a hint of its origin… Joining Seán to discuss is Nick Pisa, Senior Reporter with MailOnline.

There’s a new doll that you may or may not want to buy for your child: it’s pregnant. Inside the doll is a baby encased in an amniotic sac, and rather worryingly, once the doll has given birth, her stomach can return to looking like she’s been working for 6 months in the gym with the simple press of a button… Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and former Midwife.

Could we see Irish brewers reduce alcohol content in their drinks? Costs and tax rates could end up leading to ‘drinkflation’, like we’re seeing in the UK… Joining Seán to discuss is Dean McGuinness from Premier International Beers.

If you (hypothethically) win the Cash Machine, and want to buy an island, how do you go about it? Joining Seán to discuss is Frank Chambers, Auctioneer in County Mayo, who is selling one!

Actor and writer Martha Dunlea has turned the everyday fear many women feel walking home alone into her debut short film, ‘U home x ?’. She joins Seán to discuss the story behind the film, and why it has resonated with audiences in Ireland.

Today is International Friendship Day, but what do friends mean to you? Who is your oldest friend, do some go all the way back to primary school? And, do you ever ditch the demanding ones? Henry McKean sent in this report!

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where killers found love from behind bars!

You get a cookbook, and it claims that all the recipes will take 30 minutes, but they never do - and all of the ingredients measurements seem off. Plus, the American recipes may as well be in Latin! So, why can it be so hard to follow a recipe, and how are they created? Agnes Boucher Hayes, Home Economist, joins Seán to discuss.

For decades now, Des McHale has been producing a body of work around the odd things people say, particularly in the south of Ireland. Des McHale, Emeritus Professor of Maths at UCC and author of ‘Langers & Lashes: A Compendium of Cork Slang’, joins Seán to discuss.

Alan Turing was one of the parents of computing and played a huge role in code breaking during WW2. In part due to Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of him in ‘The Imitation Game’, he is generally thought of as a socially awkward nerd, but Sarah Dillon, Professor of Literature at Cambridge believes otherwise… She joins Seán to discuss.

We hear a lot about microplastics, but how much of them are exactly inside you and where? And what kind of damage are they doing? David Cox is a Health and Medical Journalist who got himself tested for microplastics, and joins Seán to discuss the process.

Women are often praised for being charismatic, but are they judged by the same standards as men? New research suggests gender bias still shapes how we view leadership and influence. Joining Seán to discuss the findings and what they reveal is Mary Hausfeld, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management & Marketing at University of Limerick.

A new statue was unveiled last week honouring Mick ‘Iron Man’ Murphy. Ian O’Riordan, Sports Reporter with the Irish Times, joins Seán to discuss more about him!

A Welsh Quaker has gone viral on TikTok after people noticed her striking resemblance to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, prompting her to change her name on TikTok to "Mandy Burnham"... Emma Roberts AKA Mandy Burnham, joins Seán to discuss!

The former Love Island contestant-turned boxer Tommy Fury recently revealed a strange diet regime. When his partner, other former Love Island contestant Molly-Mae Hague gave birth, he drank her breast milk! What are the possible benefits of this, or was he drinking breast milk for no real reason?

For many people, summertime can be a curse when it comes to pollen, and antihistamines don’t give full relief. Is the solution to plant more female trees? How would that make a difference? Joe McConville, Arborist, joins Seán to discuss.

It was pure relief, joy and emotion. Mayo finally has Sam, after a 75 year wait. Henry McKean spoke to people out celebrating in Castlebar last night until the early hours. But, did anyone go to work today? He sends in this report!

Staying in touch with family members who have moved abroad has never been easier, but that feeling of homesickness can still remain for those who have left home. So, why do we feel homesick? Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley joins Seán to discuss.

We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!

For many years the authorities in Austria have wrestled with what they should do with the birthplace of Adolf Hitler. Well, now it’s being remodeled and opened into a police station! Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent Correspondent for the Guardian.