Shows / Moncrieff
Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment
Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
Episodes
MoncrieffHow do you travel without a passport?
Seán Moncrieff was joined on the show this afternoon by Cathal Malone who is an immigration lawyer to discuss why some people can travel without a passport.
MoncrieffDo you attend mass?
Séamas O'Reilly, Author and Journalist joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss not attending mass.
MoncrieffHave you pretended to be able to afford something?
44% of adults have pretended they could comfortably afford something when they couldn't. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to…
MoncrieffWhat is XERF skin tightening?
Seán Moncrieff was joined on the show by Nikki Ralph, consultant dermatologist to discuss how skin tightening works.
MoncrieffHow the economy of porn works
Patricia Nilsson, Financial Times reporter and author of Guilty Pleasure:The Pornification of the Internet, the Economy, and Everything Else joined Seán on the…
MoncrieffNew world record set for skateboarding speed!
A new world record has been broken; having spent multiple years looking for the right location, Diego Poncelet has gone faster than anyone ever has on a…
MoncrieffWhat are the biggest dangers of fireworks?
Legally, fireworks are illegal in Ireland, but every year in the run up to Halloween, you’ll hear them everywhere. Because they’re illegal, many of them are…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘Strictly Curse’?
There are a lot of people predicting that Maura Higgins will win ‘Dancing with the Stars’, the American equivalent of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. She seems to get…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Murder on Halloween
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving murder on…
MoncrieffO’Connell Street businesses facing legal action over shopfronts - Simon Tierney Reports
Over a dozen businesses on O’Connell Street are facing legal action due to unsightly shopfronts. After years of decline, can enforcement help to revitalise the…
MoncrieffCan you be stylish in supermarket clothes?
The F&F clothing range in Tesco is now worth over a billion pounds in the UK. Has the supermarket become a new go-to place for fashion? And, can you be…
MoncrieffIndian comedian Jaishree Malik on voluntarily leaving Ireland
As you may know, the Government has tightened the rules on migration into Ireland and upped the numbers of deportation. What is that like? For those who are…
MoncrieffWhat’s the best way to go about financing a car?
If you’re buying a car, there’s a variety of finance options available, but what is the best option for you? Joining Seán to discuss is Paddy Comyn, Head of…
MoncrieffSwans keep colliding into Samuel Beckett Bridge - why?
If you don’t live in Dublin, you might not be that familiar with the Samuel Beckett Bridge. And while people like its harp shape and general architecture…
MoncrieffIs it too late to stop phone addiction? - Henry McKean Asks
US fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has introduced a ‘Cell Phone Coop Challenge’, aimed at helping families unplug and be more present eating together. If you put…
MoncrieffWhat makes a good children's book? - Baibre Holmes Reports
If you’re still at the stage of reading books to your kids, you’ll have a sense of what they like and don’t like. You might even think that you could write…
MoncrieffWhat exactly is a banshee?
With the kids getting ready for Halloween, you probably won’t see any costumes of the banshee: the shrieking harbinger of doom. What is the story behind the…
MoncrieffNitrate-free ham - why does it matter?
If you’re fond of a ham sandwich, it’s time to be very afraid… Health influencers have been warning about the dangers of processed ham, and how the nitrates in…
MoncrieffThe history of cheating in marathons
If you share a home with someone training for the Dublin Marathon, the wait is almost over with the event this weekend. Running, particularly in marathons, can…
MoncrieffInternational Stammering Awareness Day - what is the experience?
Around 50,000 people in Ireland have a stammer. Globally, it’s about 1% of the population. This means not only occasionally getting stuck on a word, but having…
MoncrieffWho was the first openly transgender pro athlete?
The participation of trans athletes in sports is an ongoing source of controversy, but it’s not a new issue. Five decades ago, the US tennis world was…
MoncrieffWhat does your preferred colour say about you? - Henry McKean Asks
What does the colour of your car and house say about you? Do you go grey and play it safe, or do you prefer bright vibrant colours? Colour can influence how we…
Moncrieff‘AI Comedians’ are stealing jokes - can anything be done?
AI has been stealing fruits of human culture for a while now, ripping from articles, books and art. This has even extended to the world of comedy, where joke…
MoncrieffThe real bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh
100 years ago this month, a famous fictional bear was introduced to the world. Winnie the Pooh is actually based on a real black bear named Winnifred. What is…
MoncrieffWhat does the life of a Paranormal Investigator look like?
You wouldn’t think that the paranormal can be a family business, but for Chris McKinnell, he took an apprenticeship under his grandparents (who inspired ‘The…
MoncrieffWould you get a pet rat?
Most families eventually get to the point when they have to decide if they want to get pets or not. For Anne Louise Foley, her family adopted Pickle and…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Murdering for competition
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving murders…
MoncrieffHomelessness increasing among older people - what can be done?
Homelessness is an issue that we usually associate with younger people, and while the proportion of older people affected by it is lower, that number is…
Moncrieff42 year pub crawl marks its 25,000th stop!
To go on a pub crawl requires a good deal of commitment, and people will often drop out before the end. Peter Hill and his team never stopped, and have…
MoncrieffWhat is life like as a professional nanny?
Plenty of people in this country employ a nanny, and the average wage for one is 50 grand! So, what does the life of a professional nanny look like? Susan…
MoncrieffIs there a difference between generic and branded medicine?
If you’re buying over the counter or prescribed medications, you may get the generic version of that drug rather than the name brand. Is there ever a…
MoncrieffHas this maths equation finally been solved by AI?
The Navier-Stokes equations have been around since the mid 1800s. They were devised as a way to predict how fluids would move, but it has been extremely…
MoncrieffRuhama Annual Report shows increase in trafficking for women in Ireland
Ruhama is an Irish charity that supports women impacted by prostitution and human trafficking for purposes of sexual exploitation. Their latest Annual Report…
MoncrieffWhere in the world are Kevin Bacon’s clothes?
Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon is currently in Ireland to shoot a film, but his clothes aren’t. He opted to ship clothes from his home in New York, and watched…
MoncrieffThe best and worst bosses you’ve had? - Henry McKean Asks
Last Friday was ‘National Boss Day’, which was established in 1958 in the US and, by 1979, Hallmark even issued a greeting card to celebrate it. But in recent…
MoncrieffHave we forgotten to eat fish?
As an island nation, why do we not eat more fish? Is it a perceived cost, the options available to us, a less-adventurous palette? Chef Adrian Martin joins…
MoncrieffFour Questions: Will more of us live to 100?
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…
MoncrieffShould Standard Time be made permanent?
The winter begins in earnest this weekend when the clocks go back this Sunday morning. It means brighter mornings and darker evenings. It’s something we do…
MoncrieffKiwibank’s 'sexy' sheep mascot
'Buck' the new green sheep mascot from New Zealand's Kiwibank has people online saying they want to have relations with it. Film critic Brian Lloyd joined Seán…
MoncrieffCan ‘food divorce’ make or break a relationship?
A woman has had enough of her husband’s eating habits. He only eats frozen, beige food and at 52 years old, she gave him an ultimatum – she cooks her own…
MoncrieffVienna bans dogs from peeing on trees
Seán Moncrieff was joined on the show by arborist, Joe McConville to discuss why Vienna has decided to ban dogs from peeing on trees.
Moncrieff1 in 4 people think they're the "funny" friend
Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin joined Seán on the show to discuss why one in four people think they are the funniest friend.
MoncrieffCan you remember being born?
Paul McCartney, claims he can 'remember being born' as he recalls hearing the 'clanging of forceps' after his delivery. Can you really remember being born?…
MoncrieffWrestling in Finglas
Joe Cabray, coach and founder of OTT Wrestling joined Seán on the show to discuss setting up his own wrestling club in Finglas.
MoncrieffSo You Think You’re an Adult: I want my old boyfriend back!
Declan Buckley, Barbara Scully and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!
MoncrieffIreland failing to maximise the potential of seaweed
Seán was joined on the show by Joe McNamee, Senior Food Writer with the Irish Examiner to discuss as an island nation, why don't we embrace seaweed more in our…
MoncrieffInternational Grouch Day
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports on International Grouch Day, exploring why some of us are feeling a little grumpier than usual. Is it just a bad mood…
MoncrieffGalway’s homeless millionaire
Seán was joined on the show by Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times to discuss Galway’s homeless millionaire.
MoncrieffUnderwire bras are making a comeback
Sinead Sanderson, Owner of Peaches and Cream joined Seán on the show to discuss the comeback of underwire bras and how they are essential for people who need…
MoncrieffConor O’Clery on attending an execution in the US
Seán was joined on the show by Conor O’Clery, former Washington correspondent of The Irish Times who witnessed an execution, 33 years ago back in 1993, and…
MoncrieffThe Future Library
Seán was joined on the show by Bernadette Fallon, Freelance journalist to discuss ‘The Future Library’, a 100-year public art project in Oslo, Norway…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Murders inspired by movies
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving murders…
MoncrieffA bumpy debut for Katie Zacharia, Trump's new White House Press Secretary
Shawn McCreesh, White House Correspondent for the New York Times joined Sean on the show to discuss Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary’s…
MoncrieffHow bad can bedbugs be?
A bedbug infestation forced Qantas to ground their plane in Rome after they were found on board. So, how damaging can a bedbug be if they can ground a plane?…
MoncrieffHow does ‘Speedcubing’ work?
Michelle Yeoh has reportedly spent two years learning the Rubik’s Cube to prepare for a new movie ‘It’s My Time’, where she plays a real-life former maths…
MoncrieffNew book explores the impact of assisted dying
A new book explores the impact assisted dying has on both those living with pain looking to decide when their lives end, and the people around them who either…
MoncrieffChurch seeks new bell ringers - do you have what it takes?
The Church of St. Augustine and St. John, known locally as John's Lane Church, had something of a rebirth last weekend. After a gap of two decades, the church…
MoncrieffWhy do we get the ‘ick’?
So you’re going out with someone, and it’s all going fine, but then they do something… It could be something small, something they’re wearing, how they eat…
MoncrieffInside the £1 an hour official football shirt factories
The average price of an official football shirt these days is around £75, but a BBC Sports investigation has found that workers making these shirts are being…
MoncrieffThe weird world of literary scams
Most of us like to think we are superior to the person who falls for the ‘you’ve won the Spanish lottery’ scam, or any scam for that matter but as Tanya…