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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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Episodes
MoncrieffStaying in an immersive 1970s holiday let - what’s it like?
Immersive travel experiences are on the rise, and one offering in Lancashire, called the Retro Bungalow, transports guests back to the 1970s. Seán’s guest…
MoncrieffWhat is behind the rise in popularity of shakti mats?
With Lidl now selling shakti mats in the Middle Aisle, what is behind the rise in popularity of the spiky treatments, and why would someone want to inflict…
MoncrieffLife in the Florida town built by Disney
Many of us have travelled to Disney World in Florida, but there is actually a community that lives next to the theme park, built by Disney. What is life there…
MoncrieffCan you be buried in your back garden?
If your preference is to be buried after you die, does it have to be in a graveyard? Would you need special permissions to be buried elsewhere, like in your…
MoncrieffHow do the two Koreas describe each other?
An ongoing issue between North and South Korea is the way each country articulates or describes the other. Do they use their official names, or politically…
MoncrieffThe impact Ted Turner left on TV
Decades ago, long before the era of streaming, one man had the crazy idea to run a 24 hour news channel, which today still exists as CNN. That man, Ted Turner…
MoncrieffIreland signs the Artemis Accords - what does it mean going forward?
Ireland signed the Artemis Accords yesterday at NASA headquarters, becoming one of the last EU countries to do so, but what does this mean going forward?…
MoncrieffOutdoor seating revoked on Drury Street - Josh Crosbie Reports
In many towns and cities - there’s an ongoing struggle between those who want more areas pedestrianised, and those who don’t. This is very much the case on…
MoncrieffDo women want to date a handyman?
If you’re having poor luck in finding love - should you become a handyman? Apparently, women can’t get enough of them! Joining Seán to discuss this is Peter…
MoncrieffIs it ever okay to walk your dog off-lead?
In most public places, dogs have to be kept on a lead, but why does it seem like that’s not the case, and how does it impact someone who doesn’t like dogs?…
MoncrieffHow a Stonecutter keeps the Rock of Cashel standing
German Stonecutter Julia Gebel moved to Ireland, where she joined a project conserving the Rock of Cashel. She has since set up her own company and works…
MoncrieffShould we be thankful for public services no matter what?
“We take our public services a bit for granted in Ireland. And they’re not always as good as they might be. But to be honest, our quality of life as a whole…
MoncrieffThe neverending battle against your kids for the bed!
This will sound very familiar to any parents listening who are tired of their children invading their beds; after what feels like years of musical beds…
MoncrieffIs your decor keeping you single?
Could your decor decisions be to blame for your ever-lasting lack of a partner? One woman had been single for a decade, until Interior Designer and ‘house…
MoncrieffOarfish washes up in Clare - is the end of the world near?
A rare oarfish has been spotted on a County Clare beach. The deep-sea eel-like creature was found by a group of Brazilian friends, and in mythology is thought…
MoncrieffAre you happy? - Josh Crosbie Reports
A new survey has found that 47 is apparently the age where people feel their happiest. So, are you happy? And can you pinpoint when you were the happiest?…
MoncrieffDoor from iconic Love Actually scene is up for auction
The door from an iconic scene in the Richard Curtis film is up for auction. Why exactly has it been put up for sale now, and who would be in the market for a…
MoncrieffCopy of world’s oldest English poem discovered by TCD Researchers!
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have found a copy of the oldest-known English poem. So, how did they find it, and what is the story behind it? Joining…
MoncrieffShould we pay people to donate blood?
There’s always a call for more blood donations, because supply seems to be decreasing while demand continues to go up. So, should we pay people to donate their…
MoncrieffCavan pub fights rising energy costs with river turbine
With rising energy costs making it a struggle for businesses, a pub in Cavan has decided to harness the power of the river which runs alongside it in order to…
MoncrieffRising veterinary costs are leading to pet owners struggling
Rising veterinary costs are leading to an inflated Surrender Waiting List, with increasing numbers of pet owners struggling to meet the costs associated with…
MoncrieffMeryl Meisler on the wild disco era at Studio 54
Photographer Meryl Meisler captured New York’s wild disco era at Studio 54 and the gritty streets of Bushwick, but kept her photos hidden for decades. Now…
MoncrieffWhat is the reason behind the ‘mayfly dance’?
Mayfly season is almost upon us, but why do they do the very unusual ‘mayfly dance’? Now, researchers think they have found the answer. Joining Seán to discuss…
MoncrieffCan Ozempic change your personality?
While the world and his mother seem to be jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon, is there a danger of getting an ‘Ozempic personality’, a sort of nullifying effect…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Did we get the right person?
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 person…
MoncrieffWhen will we repair the hole in the ozone layer?
The discovery of a massive hole in the ozone layer in the 1980s sparked one of the most successful global environmental responses in history. Once-celebrated…
MoncrieffWhy brides-to-be are turning to Therapists for help
With your big wedding day on the way, the stress of organising the event, and the nerves around getting married in general will certainly take a toll. So, is…
MoncrieffIrish Yappers app aims to connect Irish people abroad
No matter where you go in the world, you’re never too far from an Irish pub. Seán’s guest has recently released an app for Irish people abroad to find the best…
MoncrieffAre marathons becoming a cult?
With the 2 hour marathon finally getting broken for the first time last weekend, is this form of long distance running actually good for the body, or is it all…
MoncrieffShould you take financial advice from AI?
AI isn’t just helping us write emails or plan holidays, it’s now being used as a financial therapist… More people are turning to chatbots to unpack their money…
MoncrieffWhat makes the perfect afternoon tea?
King Charles is visiting Washington D.C., with many British commentators speculating on if the royal can repair the relationship between the US and the UK -…
MoncrieffNational Superhero Day - why do we love comics?
Today is National Superhero Day, and joining Seán to mark it is someone who has been big into comics since she was 4 years of age, Entertainment Journalist…
MoncrieffAre libraries being “ripped off” by big publishers?
For over 300 years, public libraries have been at the very heart of communities across the country. However, libraries have been struggling recently, with…
MoncrieffTanya Sweeney on her nostalgia for Smash Hits magazine
Tanya Sweeney, Columnist for the Irish Independent, joins Seán to discuss her fond childhood memories of Smash Hits magazine, and how it gave a girl from the…
MoncrieffFour Questions: “How are you still single?”
This is a new slot on the show where we look back on the weekend and look forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted…
MoncrieffThe extraordinary life of boxer Dan Donnelly
The legendary bare knuckle boxer Dan Donnelly will be celebrated at a special event in the National Stadium on May 9th. Joining Seán to look back on his…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘petro-masculinity’?
‘Petro-masculinity’ describes a pumped-up gendered form of climate crisis rejection, which is increasingly alarming those who are trying to deal with the…
MoncrieffWhat is the downside to modular garden homes?
The Government’s decision to allow modular housing units in people’s back gardens might seem like a good idea on the face of it, but will it lead to a bigger…
MoncrieffHas jazz become less complex?
A new study has found that jazz music has been progressively more simplified since the 1960’s. How do you define complexity in music, and how true is this?…
MoncrieffSony makes an AI table tennis robot - is the sport in trouble?
This week Sony released a report and video footage of a project they have worked 5 years to perfect: an AI robot that can play competitive table tennis. So…
MoncrieffLego in space sets a new world record!
A new Guinness World Record has been etched into the annals of history as a group in the UK sent a Lego figure into space, but how did they do it? Joining Seán…
MoncrieffSeahorses in Ireland - and why we need to protect them
Seahorses live on Ireland's coasts, and, despite being difficult to spot, their home continues to be in danger… Joining Seán to discuss is Kealan Doyle…
MoncrieffNaples sewage tunnel heist
The sewage tunnel heist that has European banks panicking. By the time police arrived at the scene in Naples, the robbers had vanished beneath the city. Nick…
MoncrieffHolidays in North Korea
The Blur frontman Damon Albarn revealed this week that he takes his daughter on family holiday’s to North Korea....but how possible is it actually to visit the…
MoncrieffSo You Think You’re an Adult: My wife wants me to self-groom
Declan Buckley, and Barbara Scully and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas.
MoncrieffMonkeys in Gibraltar eating soil to deal with junk food intake
Monkeys in Gibraltar are eating soil as a means of healing upset tummies after consuming junk food from tourists, according to a new study. But why? Sean…
MoncrieffDo blondes have more fun? Or do brunettes do it better?
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports on whether blondes have more fun or if brunettes do it better.
MoncrieffPink concussions
Women and girls are up to twice as likely to suffer concussion as their male counterparts when playing the same sports under the same rules. Why is this the…
Moncrieff70 years since the banning of ‘The Ginger Man’
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the banning of what would become one of Ireland’s bestselling novels, ‘The Ginger Man’ by JP Donleavy. Since its…
MoncrieffHow does deer culling work?
Seán’s guest has decided to take deer culling into her own hands. Ella McSweeney has bought a license to kill, and from next month she will shoot overabundant…
MoncrieffTitanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction
A life jacket from the Titanic has sold at auction in the UK for a staggering £670,000. But what is the story behind the iconic flotation device? Joining Seán…
MoncrieffIrish student wins bronze at European Girls Mathematical Olympiad!
Ireland saw success at this year's European Girls Mathematical Olympiad: secondary school student Róisín Spratt won bronze, achieving Ireland’s 10th ever…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Faking Deaths
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Aoife Grace Moore joins to discuss cases where people…
MoncrieffSam Simpson on his 3-month visit to the West Bank
Cork man Sam Simpson has recently returned from a 3-month visit to the West Bank. As a Human Rights Monitor with the EAPPI, Sam witnessed some outrageous human…
MoncrieffDone Deal has more automatic cars than manuals for the first time
If you’ve spent most of your driving life shifting gears, you may have no choice but to get used to automatics in the future; for the first time ever, the…
MoncrieffMoving company specialises in clearing out homes after a bereavement
Moving and clearing out a house after the loss of a loved one can seem almost impossible, but Maura Rooney of Seamless Move is there to make it easier. The…
MoncrieffHow harmful is ‘bedtime stacking’?
A new trend for Gen Z, ‘bedtime stacking’, involves keeping everything you would need in the evening within arms reach of your bed. But how does this impact…
MoncrieffCan you quit the Catholic Church?
With Fox News host Sean Hannity suggesting he would quit the Catholic Church over his outrage at the Pope’s indirect spat with Donald Trump, how possible is it…
MoncrieffParis suburb evacuated for controlled explosion of WW2 bomb
A Paris suburb was evacuated over the weekend after a World War 2 bomb was discovered on a building site. But, why does 80 year old ordnance still pose a…