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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
MoncrieffHow are phobias passed down to your kids?
While you might be scared of spiders yourself, you probably don’t want to pass this fear onto your kids, so how do you manage the transfer of phobias? Joining…
MoncrieffHow Temple Bar went from urban miracle to disaster
When Seán’s guest moved into his flat in the middle of Temple Bar in 1996, this historic and recently regenerated part of Dublin was a bohemian and cultural…
MoncrieffHow happiness changes with age - Henry McKean Reports
What age are we at our happiest, and does it surprise you that happiness can dip in your mid-forties, especially in women? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been…
MoncrieffThe untold story of the Yeats sisters
Almost anyone who grew up in Ireland will have encountered the poetry of WB Yeats at some point in their education. His brother, Jack B Yeats, was an acclaimed…
MoncrieffWhy has Ireland’s temperature record been held for 140 years?
With most countries’ highest recorded temperatures having occurred in the 21st century, Ireland is very unusual. Ours occurred in the 19th century, a record…
MoncrieffNeil Jordan on how the movie industry has changed
Filmmaker and Writer Neil Jordan joins Sean ahead of his appearance at the West Cork Literary Festival to talk about his career, memoir, and the ever-changing…
MoncrieffShould we rely on AI to referee sports?
Tennis fans watching Wimbledon in the last week will have been up in arms at the issues with the AI electronic line calling system which was brought in for the…
MoncrieffExhibition to look back on the life of Michael D Higgins
There has been much discussion about who the next President may be, and who will put their name in the hat, but as part of this year’s Galway International…
MoncrieffBeing childless by choice
It’s much more common for people to decide not to have children than it would have been even a few decades ago, but still there are plenty of people who might…
MoncrieffThe search for Ireland’s biggest 99 - Henry McKean Reports
As the Irish summer is finally here with temperatures reaching a possible 30 degrees, we sent Henry McKean to try and find the best and biggest ice cream. He…
MoncrieffWhat to do if you need to rehome your dog
Getting a dog is a massive life decision, and while people may go into it with the best of intentions, the reality of providing a good home for a pet can be…
MoncrieffWhy the housing crisis is a European-wide issue
New guidelines that will lift restrictions on apartment sizes and the number of one-bedroom units allowed in a development have been before Cabinet this week…
MoncrieffHow your personality type influences your workout
Are you a gym bunny who loves sweaty high intensity classes with a group, or are you a marathon-loving running loner? New research published by experts at…
MoncrieffWhat can be learned from how we handled Covid?
The Independent Covid Evaluation Panel aims to understand the extent of the damage from the Covid-19 pandemic, and take those learnings for advice on…
MoncrieffHow does Dublin Airport manage peak travel in the summer?
Is your summer holiday booked, and will you be travelling through Dublin Airport in a bid to escape Ireland for a break away abroad? Given record passenger…
MoncrieffThe detrimental impact of ‘choking porn’
You’re probably aware that pornography is having a major impact on our culture and sexual practices. There are many sinister elements to this, but among the…
MoncrieffWhat is wild hurling?
Huge crowds converged on Croke Park over the weekend to witness the spectacle that is the All Ireland Hurling semi-finals. Hurling is much loved here and is…
MoncrieffCampaign launched for Wexford village to have its own playground
The community in Castlebridge, Co. Wexford, a town of 2,000 people, is currently campaigning to get their first playground. But, why is it such a struggle, and…
MoncrieffThe lack of gender parity in music festival lineups
With many of the biggest musical acts in the world being solo women, we were told earlier in the year to prepare for “Pop Girl Summer”. But, it appears that…
MoncrieffBeing homeless on arrival in Ireland
Being homeless is undoubtedly a terrible experience, and unfortunately it is one that too many people in this country are familiar with. But, there are…
MoncrieffWhy it’s important to read to your children
According to a new report from Children’s Books Ireland, more than 1 in 5 Irish children under the age of four are not being read to. So, what are the benefits…
MoncrieffShould we put wind turbines in our back gardens?
Ed Miliband, the UK Energy Secretary, is proposing the relaxing of regulations so that people can build wind turbines in their back gardens. So, should we be…
MoncrieffThe cost of Irish Unification
Irish Unification is a very emotive subject and often quite personal issue. It can often be quite difficult to evaluate the various reasons people have for…
MoncrieffHow to deal with bored teenagers during the summer!
The summer holidays are long, especially for our teenagers who often sit outside the traditional models of summer camps and the like. What do you do when a lot…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘time blindness’?
One of the symptoms of ADHD is time blindness, but how does this differ from poor time management? Joining Seán to discuss is Nicola Coss, ADHD Ireland…
MoncrieffExcavation of Tuam mother and baby home to begin
The excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site has been hailed as “A light at the end of the tunnel” according to the families affected. Anna Corrigan is…
MoncrieffWhy does cheese give us nightmares?
A new study has examined the link between the consumption of cheese and bad dreams, and more broadly the relationship between problem foods and dreams. Joining…
MoncrieffAre we looking at a future of nuclear armament?
Beginning on June 13th and ending with a ceasefire on the 24th, the recent Israel/Iran conflict may have been relatively short lived, but its consequences will…
MoncrieffThe folklore around animals and the weather
How many times have you looked at your weather app when it’s raining, only for your phone to insist that you’re actually mistaken and the sun is splitting the…
MoncrieffIs cycling without hands illegal? - Henry McKean Reports
A cyclist has claimed that he was given a ticket by a City of London Police officer under the Human Rights Act for cycling no handed. But, here in Ireland what…
MoncrieffWhy Ireland needs mother and baby psychiatric units
With Ireland remaining an outlier on an EU level when it comes to mother and baby psychiatric units, what efforts need to be made in order to ensure that this…
MoncrieffShould sunscreen be classified as an ‘essential product’?
With temperatures set to soar to 28 degrees later this week, many listeners will be paying top dollar for expensive suncream products. But, should the VAT be…
MoncrieffMovies and Booze
Jean Smullen joins Moncrieff with two wines for the weekend. Chris Wasser reviews Jurassic World and Cronenberg’s The Shrouds, while Fionnuala Jones has the…
MoncrieffGoing Grey With Pride
Helen O’Rahilly, Former television executive with the BBC, joined Moncrieff earlier to speak about her decision to ditch the dye and go grey – little did she…
MoncrieffPoop Cruise
A new documentary taking Netflix by storm charts the most miserable cruise of all time, as a breakdown in electricity and plumbing led to a nightmare in the…
MoncrieffSports Stars and Jewellery
Two tennis players at Wimbledon have lost jewellery during play this week, with top player Coco Gauff dropping an earring mid-backhand and another’s bracelet…
MoncrieffMaking The Switch to a Dumbphone
Could you ditch your phone in favour of an old-school Nokia "dumbphone?" In a bid to cut her screentime and curb all the distractions of Whatsapp and social…
MoncrieffWhy Actors Are Being Brought Back to Life on Screen
A few days ago, Vin Diesel announced his conditions for him agreeing to make an 11th Fast & Furious movie... one of those was that his and Paul Walker’s…
MoncrieffWhy Climate Change is Making Wine More Alcoholic
John Wilson, Irish Times wine critic, joins Moncrieff to explain how rising global temperatures are affecting grapes . Could this be why your favourite wine is…
MoncrieffSo, You Think You’re an Adult
Declan Buckley and Barbara Scully join Moncrieff to tackle another round of listener dilemmas. From moving on from your ex to feeling lost after quitting your…
MoncrieffBeat the Lotto
Ross Whitaker, director of Beat the Lotto, joins Moncrieff to talk about his new documentary exploring the time when a syndicate attempted an elaborate scheme…
MoncrieffIrish Cancer Society Warn Cancer Rates Could Double by 2045
Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, joins Moncrieff to explain why the organisation is warning of a potential doubling in cancer cases by 2045 — and…
MoncrieffCampervan Culture in Ireland’s Tourist Hotspots
NewsTalk's Henry McKean reports from campsites across the country, talking to tourists and campervan owners about the growing popularity of van life, the…
MoncrieffCrying at Work
On the back of Rachel Reeves' public showing of emotion in the UK Houses of Parliament, Lynda Barry, career consultant, joins Moncrieff to talk about the…
MoncrieffThe Future of the Luas
Paolo Carbone, Head of Light Rail Capital Programs with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, joins Moncrieff to talk about what’s next for Dublin’s Luas…
MoncrieffParenting on Moncrieff
Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Moncrieff to respond to listener parenting dilemmas. From giving praise to dealing with early insecurities and more…
MoncrieffIran’s Grand Strategy
Moncrieff is joined by Vali Nasr, author of Iran’s Grand Strategy – A Political History, to discuss Iran’s long-term geopolitical ambitions, its regional…
MoncrieffWhat Belongs in the Fridge
Denise O’Donoghue, Life Hacks columnist for the Irish Examiner, joins Moncrieff to sort — once and for all —what should go in the fridge and what you’re…
MoncrieffThe Downside of Being a Digital Nomad
Freelance journalist, Emily Bratt, joins Moncrieff to talk about the less glamorous side of working remotely around the world — from tax chaos and loneliness…
MoncrieffHistoric Offences Bill
Tonie Walsh, founding editor of Gay Community News, joins Moncrieff to discuss the introduction of the Historic Offences Bill, which seeks to expunge…
MoncrieffThe Evolution of The Simpsons’ Voices
Jesse Hassenger, culture writer for AV Club and The Guardian, joins Moncrieff to explore how the voices of The Simpsons characters have changed over the…
MoncrieffGetting Out of a Reading Rut
Saoirse Hanley, journalist with the Irish Independent, joins Moncrieff to talk about reading fatigue and how an online tool which suggested books based on…
MoncrieffWhy People Are Being More Honest About Plastic Surgery
Kerry Hanaphy, founder of Kerry Hanaphy Aesthetic Clinics, joins Moncrieff to discuss how she's noticed people are being much more open about plastic surgery…
MoncrieffBlood Donation Call-Out for the Summer
Paul McKinney, Director of Donor Services and Logistics with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, joins Moncrieff to make an urgent appeal for summer…
MoncrieffCelebrity Perfume Endorsements
On the back of Donald Trump's own fragrance drop, Moncrieff is joined by Sarah Halliwell, beauty editor at The Gloss Magazine, to examine the enduring power of…
MoncrieffWorld's Most Dangerous Shipwreck
One of the most dangerous and closely observed shipwrecks in the world has been sitting in the Thames Estuary in London for 80 years. But why is it so…
MoncrieffCan AI Really Remove Emojis from Kids’ Faces on Social Media?
Jess Kelly, NewsTalk Tech Correspondent and host of Tech Talk, joins Moncrieff to explain a new AI tool designed to detect and strip out emojis placed over…
MoncrieffWhy Dog Poo on Beaches Is the Worst
Éanna Ní Lamhna, Irish biologist and environmental consultant, joins Moncrieff to explain the serious environmental and health consequences of dog fouling on…
MoncrieffA Year In the Woods: Montalto through the Seasons
Paul Clements, A well-known nature writer has released a new book about the year he spent living in a cottage on the grounds of a County Down estate; Montalto…