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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffWhy not take your mother's surname instead of your Dad's one?
First they wanted the vote - now they're giving the kids their surnames. What will the feminists insist on next?! Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
MoncrieffHow to deal with dating rejection
Rejection is an inevitable part of dating, but it doesn’t have to define your confidence or your future relationships. In today’s conversation, we’ll explore…
MoncrieffApple turns 50 - how have they impacted Cork industry?
Tech giant Apple will mark their 50th anniversary this Wednesday. The company went from a garage start-up to a more than $3.5 trillion powerhouse, but what…
MoncrieffReducing back and neck pain in the office!
Do you suffer from back and neck pain after sitting at your desk all day? How you set up your workstation, whether at work or in the office, can really help…
MoncrieffHow male masturbation and ‘sperm dumping’ plays a role in fertility
Common wisdom dictates that abstinence ensures better quality semen for reproduction purposes. However, a new study shows how regular sex and masturbation…
MoncrieffMaking the switch to own-brand products in supermarkets
As grocery costs rise, switching to supermarket own-brand products offers an easy way to save without compromising on quality. With similar ingredients and…
MoncrieffAsk the GP with Dr Niall Breen
Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.
MoncrieffGen Z woman ditches smartphone for an analogue life
Tom’s guest is a member of Gen Z, meaning she is a digital native, growing up in a world of MP3 music, streaming platforms like Netflix and smartphones. But…
MoncrieffMan reviews every parking space in supermarket
A dad in the UK has gone viral after spending over a year parking in every single space at his local Sainsbury’s, carefully tracking and rating each one. What…
MoncrieffThe job of an OnlyFans ‘chatter’
Many OnlyFans models, who might have hundreds of thousands of followers, outsource their private messaging obligations to teams of so-called ‘chatters’, but…
MoncrieffIs the toupee making a comeback?
While most of the attention in the bald community is given to the hair transplant industry, the toupee, or ‘hair system’, is experiencing something of a moment…
MoncrieffWould you get a dog wedding chaperone?
Dogs are increasingly becoming a beloved part of weddings. Kathryn Scroope, registered Veterinary Nurse and Founder of Salty Dogs Kerry is providing a very…
MoncrieffAre we avoiding conversations about bodies?
Red carpet season doesn’t just bring glamour; it shapes the body standards we absorb. This year, a trend towards extreme thinness has sparked concern, yet…
MoncrieffShould Ireland’s large towns be given city status?
The Housing Minister yesterday stated that no large town in Ireland is likely to achieve city status in the near future. This has come as a great…
MoncrieffLeaving Cert oral exams - how do you handle the stress?
As the Leaving Cert oral exams begin this weekend, we’re going to look now at some tips and tricks not just to help your kids manage the stress involved, but…
MoncrieffPatients are using AI to diagnose themselves - the medical opinion
We have probably all used ‘Doctor Google’ before a visit to a GP or consultant, but patients are now frequently turning to AI to ask about symptoms and even…
MoncrieffWhat’s your favourite nostalgic football moment? - Henry McKean Asks
It's the final countdown to the must-win World Cup play-off match between Czechia and the Republic of Ireland in Prague. What is your favourite nostalgic…
MoncrieffShould you display books in the bathroom?
Do you keep books in your toilet? Are they randomly thrown in there, or do you carefully select what’s on display? And, should you even keep books there? Avril…
MoncrieffBerlin’s fetish clinic - how does it work?
In an anonymous industrial state in Berlin, there's a clinic, but it doesn’t treat any diseases: it’s for people with a sexual fetish, who are turned on by…
MoncrieffWhat life is like with a misaligned eye
Seán’s guest has lived with slightly misaligned eyes ever since she was a child, leading to many occasions where people are not quite sure who she is speaking…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Three Similar Mysterious Deaths
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins to discuss three mysterious…
MoncrieffThe legacy Mike Quill left on unions in New York
From a small village in Kerry to the streets of New York, one Irish emigrant would go on to bring the world’s most powerful city to a standstill. Mike Quill…
MoncrieffThe Woman who took the Oscars red carpet from a skip to decorate her home
The Oscars red carpet was in a skip. Then a woman took it home for her flat. What else could be repurposed? Paige Thalia, Content Creator
MoncrieffAround the World
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.
MoncrieffAre there now six social classes compared to the traditional three ?
While social class has played an influential role in society, are the traditional markers of the working class, middle class and upper class still relevant?…
MoncrieffNew child-led campaign gives insight into childhood experiences of Bullying.
A new child-led campaign launching today in Dublin’s North Inner City is giving young people a voice on safety and bullying. Organised by the Community After…
MoncrieffDo we need more ladies' toilets then mens?
Wherever you go, it wouldn’t be unusual to see a queue for the ladies' toilets...whether it’s at a function, a wedding reception, a bar, a shopping…
MoncrieffWould letting Pets on Public Transport be a wise decision?
The National Transport Authority is currently trying to work out a uniform policy for pets on buses, trains and trams. So, should they be allowed and is it…
MoncrieffGUBU,The Malcolm MacArthur murders and the political scandal it caused
GUBU has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The word was first coined by Irish Journalist Conor Cruise O’Brien and is an acronym for which stands for…
MoncrieffHow do you choose the right mattress?
We spend a third of our lives in bed, but are we choosing the right mattress? Experts say the wrong one can affect everything from sleep quality to daily…
MoncrieffHow hard is it to get a retrofit grant?
We’re all being encouraged to upgrade our homes to make them more sustainable, but with new windows, solar panels and insulation, it can get expensive… SEAI…
MoncrieffAre we in the golden age of short stories?
A new collection of short stories by Irish writers continues the tradition of this particular format of fiction being a particularly strong medium for writers…
MoncrieffGerman bank heist - how safe are your valuables?
A massive bank heist in Germany has left thousands of customers devastated after thieves emptied over 3,000 safety deposit boxes during a Christmas break-in…
MoncrieffThe Star Wars ship built in Cork - Henry McKean Reports
Meet Micheál Fitzgerald, who has built a spaceship in a barn on a farm in East Cork. As first reported in the Irish Examiner, the realistic spaceship has been…
MoncrieffShould you ban screens in the household?
While the debate around excessive screen use is often framed around children being out of control and addicted to their devices, Seán’s guest takes a different…
MoncrieffHow do you cook elk?
At the Masters golf championships, it's traditional that the reigning champion chooses the menu for one of the dinners. Rory McIlroy chose elk as one of the…
MoncrieffNew collection showcases messages from Irish diaspora in the 1900s
A new university project showcases an online collection of messages sent between Ireland and America in the 1900s. Joining Seán to discuss this is Breandán…
MoncrieffOne year on since the LA Fires - Henry McKean Reports
It's been over a year on since the LA Fires, which killed over 30 people and destroyed over 18,000 homes and structures and displaced around 200,000 people……
MoncrieffCan having a bath make you run faster?
A new scientific study has revealed that having regular hot baths can boost your performance as a long distance runner. Joining Seán to discuss is Elliott…
MoncrieffShould we have oral immunotherapy in Ireland?
Seán’s guest spent time yesterday speaking to an Oireachtas committee about the need for greater and more extensive resources for oral immunotherapy for…
MoncrieffDo fashion trends tend to return?
Fashion might feel fast and unpredictable, but research suggests it actually runs on a cycle. A study highlighted by Rhys Blakely in The Times supports the…
MoncrieffMEP Barry Andrews on the situation in Beirut
While the focus of the world is on Iran, another casualty of this war is Lebanon, who is also being attacked by Israel. Fianna Fáil MEP & Chair of the…
MoncrieffHow do you make tulips last?
You can’t move for the tulips in florists and supermarkets around the country at the moment, but what are the best tips to make them last longer in a vase?…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: The Missing Postman
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins to discuss multiple cases…
MoncrieffWhat family life in an apartment looks like over 40 years
With the housing crisis, there is the school of thought that we should embrace apartment living, but it seems like we’re hard wired into wanting a house with a…
MoncrieffWere there two St. Patricks?
A theory that has been contentious for hundreds of years is that there were actually two Patricks, whose stories have been conjoined into the St Patrick we…
MoncrieffTV on the Radio: Scarpetta, Age of Attraction, Twisted Yoga
TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…
MoncrieffBaywatch is coming back
Baywatch is coming back! We are being promised more sun, sand and slow-motion running on the beach. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean spoke with Matt Nix, the…
MoncrieffGuinness recipe in Norwegian vault
My next guest recently travelled to the Arctic island of Svalbard to deposit some very important Irish documents relating to Guinness in a secure vault…
MoncrieffAre smartwatches a viable alternative to smartphones?
With the many risks that smartphones pose to children, more and more parents are giving their kids ‘child-safe’ smartwatches. The smartwatches allow parents to…
MoncrieffWhat is dumbing down sport?
Newly invented sports have been making headlines recently, mainly due their simple and even stupid nature. Joining Sean Moncrieff on the show to discuss sports…
MoncrieffPsychology of crying
Crying is something every human being does, yet many of us still feel embarrassed or apologetic when it happens. From childhood, people are often taught to see…
MoncrieffPixar movie causes controversy after removing LGBT storyline
Last year Pixar released a film called ‘Elio’, which had controversy when an apparent LGBT storyline was taken out. Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer defended the…
MoncrieffWhat is an ‘aqua ceilí’?
Have you ever gone to a céilí in your togs? Well, the Aqua Céilí has been held at the Sean McDermott Street Pool in Dublin for the past four years. But how…
MoncrieffHow does the Wife Carrying Race work?
Earlier this week, the 2026 edition of the annual Wife Carrying Race took place in Surrey in England. But how does it work, and why would someone want to carry…
MoncrieffSpeed dating in France leads with sexual fantasies - should we?
In France, there’s a new variant on speed dating: prospective couples are armed with cards, each with their favourite sexual fantasies. Is this a healthy…
MoncrieffWhat was the ‘manosphere’ in the 80’s and 90’s?
If you’ve watched Louis Theroux’s new documentary on the dark side of the ‘manosphere’ - it’s pretty depressing stuff. So where can men go to find some more…
MoncrieffProtecting Iran’s cultural treasures and heritage sites
Concern is growing for the large number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Iran, after the famed Golestan Palace was damaged in bombing over the past few days…
MoncrieffSatirical Trump statues keep appearing in DC
A statue of Trump and Epstein, in a ‘Jack and Rose’ pose from Titanic, has mysteriously appeared on the National Mall in Washington DC. So, what’s going on…
MoncrieffWhy flooding can cause depression and PTSD
Surprise surprise, it’s lashing rain again, which means potential flooding to homes and businesses. A new study has found that there is a mental health aspect…