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Do you ever go to someone’s house, and are told to take off your shoes? Or, are you the person making that ask? Is it too much to ask? Jennifer Horgan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins Seán to discuss.

During the World Cup, and many other sporting occasions, it is customary to play the national anthem of the country playing - and it seems that some countries have their own strange tradition around their anthem… Joining Seán to discuss is Daniel Hussey, Freelance Sports Journalist.

There seems to be a perception that anyone who goes against Donald Trump will suffer his wrath. Is it easier to butter him up, or simply ignore him? Joining Seán to discuss is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist at the Journal.ie .

As you’ve probably heard, Swifties around the world are ablaze with speculation that Taylor Swift will be having her wedding in Madison Square Garden in New York. So, with a seemingly big show on the way, what is the line between Taylor the brand and Taylor the person? Joining Seán to discuss is Lorraine Carter, Brand Expert with Persona Design.

Are we better at communicating than we used to be back in the day? We can send a message across the world in seconds, stay in constant contact, and never be more than a phone call away. But are all those ways of connecting actually bringing us closer together? From texting versus calling, to the art of letter writing, Sean is joined by author Barbara Scully and comedian Shane Daniel Byrne to explo...

Of all the places you might find love, when would the ‘Dull Men’s Club’ cross your mind? For Lili Malatratt, it’s where she met her husband! She joins Seán to share her story, and explain what the group is.

There is a phenomenon in Japan called ‘jōhatsu’, where people voluntarily disappear from their lives, with companies even making this a service. Jo Spain has adapted this idea for her 14th novel ‘Never to be Found’ and joins Seán to discuss.

When the actor Penelope Keith died, Bafta quickly issued a tribute to her, using the word ‘passing’, but is that the right term to use? Should we simply say ‘death’? Joining Seán to discuss is Rachel Gotto, Grief Coach based in Galway and author of ‘Flying on the Inside: A Memoir of Trauma and Recovery’.

Seán’s guest is an Irish man who has one responsibility: grass. So, how exactly do you prepare a pitch for the World Cup? Greg Whately, Dundalk native and Pitch Manager at Boston Stadium for the FIFA World Cup joins to discuss.

Lucy Blanc had moved to New York for her dream job, but that soon became a nightmare because of a cruel boss. She returned to the UK, and ended up on OnlyFans to pay her debts - which she says saved her life. The Journalist and writer joined Seán to share her story.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where the internet worked together to solve mysteries…

It has been 300 years since the publication of ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, a story that is still remembered and revered to this day. Joining Seán to discuss the book’s impact is Dr. Jason McGelligot, Director of Marsh's Library in Dublin.

Today, four new Roman Catholic Bishops are going to be ordained in Switzerland, but Pope Leo XIV does not want them to go ahead. This is because the ordinations are being made by the Society of Saint Pius X, who have been against many of the reforms the Vatican have made… Joining Seán to discuss is Patsy McGarry, former Religious Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times.

During Callum Turner and Dua Lipa’s wedding celebrations, he wore a polo shirt. Andy Burnham has also been wearing one, and while Seán is sitting in the studio, he’s also wearing one! So, is the polo shirt back? Caroline Downey, Stylist and Fashion Broadcaster, joins to discuss.

There’s much speculation that at some point before the next election, Micheál Martin will be replaced as Leader of Fianna Fáil, further lending to the tradition of ‘long goodbyes’ for Ireland’s political leaders. Newstalk’s Political Correspondent and host of the ‘Let Me Explain’ podcast Seán Defoe joins Seán to discuss and look back on some examples.

An Australian man has achieved the record for loudest shout ever recorded. The man reached a yell of 122.4 decibels, breaking the record previously held by a Northern Ireland schoolteacher set in 1994. Now, Joseph McGrail-Bateup, Town Crier for Canberra, joins Seán to discuss his achievement.

Seán’s guest is a Greystones native preparing for the famous transatlantic race, the Route du Rhum, which takes place every four years. She will be the first Irish person to compete in it as a Skipper. Pamela Lee, Professional Offshore Sailor, joins to discuss.

Singer-songwriter Lily Allen has responded to criticism on Twitter surrounding her new tour, which sees her perform her album ‘West End Girl’ in full. The problem people have is with the lack of a supporting act, and the show being about an hour in length. So, what should you expect when paying out the nose for a gig? And have you been to any disappointing shows? Joining Seán to discuss is Journal...

Did you know today is ‘Hug Holiday’? Every year, ‘Hug Holiday’ encourages people to share a hug with those who may need it most. So, just how important are hugs? Joining Seán to discuss is Cuddle Practitioner, MJ Lace…

It’s something you may not think of, but swimming with your contact lenses in can be very dangerous. Freelance Journalist Mel Fallowfield found this out, when she almost lost her vision because of it… She joins Seán to discuss.

The recent Chelsea Flower Show has seen a since-unexpected comeback: the garden gnome. They were previously banned at the show, so why the resurgence, and where did they come from anyway? Joining Seán to discuss is Diarmuid Gavin, Garden Designer.

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 Doireann O’Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!

This Saturday will be the 4th of July, also known as America’s Independence Day - its 250th one at that! But, with the current state of affairs stateside, should we be celebrating the day, or do you not care? Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

This week, we have had the ultimate beer garden weather. Picture it now: You finish a long week in the office, the sun is shining and you get THE text… “Pints?”. So, what is needed for the perfect beer garden experience? Joining Seán to discuss is the Guinness Guru, Darragh Curran...

Unless you’ve had to use one, you probably don’t think about the airplane sick bag, but some people actually collect them! Elizabeth McCafferty, Journalist, Filmmaker and author of ‘Sicko’, which covers one person’s collection of them, joins to discuss.