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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
MoncrieffShould we replicate the Smoking Ban model for climate change?
Seán’s guest believes that we should replicate the success of the 2004 smoking ban to fight the climate crisis. But, how would this work? Sadhbh O'Neill…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘first night effect’?
Have you ever wondered why the first night's sleep away from home is always the worst whether you’re staying at a friend's house or on holidays in the Canary…
MoncrieffRuth Codd talks joining Celebrity Traitors
There has been a lot of hype about the stellar cast for the upcoming series of Celebrity Traitors and there is of course Irish representation there as well…
MoncrieffJim Morrison’s Paris grave bust reappears after 37 years
A lot of us would be familiar with the image of Jim Morrison’s graffitied grave in Paris’s Père-Lachaise Cemetery. What you may not have been aware of is that…
MoncrieffCo-Founder of Lonely Planet discusses where he wouldn’t go back to
You would struggle to find anyone better travelled than Tony Wheeler. As the Co-Founder of Lonely Planet, he has been to over 170 countries, and still has more…
MoncrieffSpotify’s disappearing songs and music ownership today
Back in the days before streaming, it was completely normal and expected that you would own copies of your favourite songs and albums. With the likes of…
MoncrieffAre we a nation of eavesdroppers? - Henry McKean Asks
Do we like to listen to people in public? With the trend of people talking out loud on the phone - isn’t it impossible to avoid? What have you heard out and…
MoncrieffShould children invest their Communion money?
As Communion season rolls on, many parents will be wondering how their child should manage cash gifts. The average cash a child receives cumulatively for their…
MoncrieffShane Daniel Byrne and Killian Sundermann talk comedy and Young Hot Guys
Seán’s guests would be well known to listeners from their podcast ‘Young Hot Guys’ and their own stand up shows. Comedians Shane Daniel Byrne and Killian…
MoncrieffCathal Berry talks life after politics
Seán’s guest is a man who wears many hats: he’s a doctor, a former member of the defence forces and a former Independent TD in Kildare. Joining Seán in the K…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘Drake Equation’?
This Sunday, Newstalk is airing a Futureproof documentary special on the ‘Drake Equation’ and the scientists searching for signs of life in distant worlds. The…
MoncrieffWhat is the origin of music?
Every human has an innate sense of rhythm. It may not feel that way when you’re trying to throw some shapes to Funky Town at 1am, but we all do. But, are we…
MoncrieffGamerFest to showcase new gaelic football video game
GamerFest takes place this weekend - and among the highlights is the launch of the new Gaelic Football 2025 video game. Gaming Content Creator Chris O’Gara…
MoncrieffIs Dublin one of the best cities in the world? - Henry McKean Asks
According to the Oxford Economics Global City Index, Dublin is the 13th best city in the world, but falls to 100th when it comes to quality of life and…
MoncrieffShould the Normans be celebrated?
Earlier this week, the Government approved plans for Ireland’s Norman heritage to be celebrated as part of a European-wide cultural initiative called ‘2027…
MoncrieffShould we all be going for ‘fart walks’?
Fart walks, they’re exactly what they say on the tin... Should we all be going for a walk after we eat our dinner so that we release all the gas we’ve been…
MoncrieffIs Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ idea feasible?
Those old enough to remember Ronald Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ will be familiar with the idea of a space based missile defence system, but perhaps we thought it…
MoncrieffMother and Baby Homes to be taught about in schools for first time
For the first time, a formal curriculum resource on Ireland’s mother and baby institutions, industrial and reformatory schools and Magdalene laundries has been…
MoncrieffDrummer with The Who fired for “overplaying”
The Who’s drummer Zak Starkey has been fired for apparently “overplaying”, but what does this mean, and how do drummers strike a balance between musical…
MoncrieffProposal to shut Swan Alley to curb antisocial behaviour
We all know the ones, the laneways that you would be afraid to walk down at any time of the day or night... Well, this afternoon, Dublin Councillors will be…
MoncrieffHow should you deal with lazy colleagues?
In any job, it’s likely that you’ll encounter a lazy colleague or two, so what can you do to ensure that they don’t get on your absolute nerves and drive you…
MoncrieffAuschwitz Memorial launch digital replica intended for movies
The Auschwitz Memorial has announced a multi-million euro project, in which they have created an exact digital replica of the concentration camp for use in…
MoncrieffWhy youth clubs need to be saved
There was a time when there were many youth clubs dotted around the country, but as smartphones take over, is it time to save these institutions as the last…
MoncrieffIs the semicolon dying out?
According to research, the death of the semicolon is near; with its usage in English books plummeting by almost half in two decades. But, what is the…
MoncrieffWhat’s behind the recent boom of silk webs?
If you’ve been spending time in nature recently or been going on hikes or walks thanks to the nice weather, you might’ve come across large silk webs covering…
MoncrieffThe man behind Kneecap’s balaclavas
Have you ever wondered who is behind the knitting needles for Kneecap’s famous tricolour balaclavas? Lewis Kenny joins Seán to discuss how he started off at a…
MoncrieffShould children get pocket money?
Most of us probably remember getting a pound off your mother or the old man to go down and buy some comics or one hundred penny jellies. It’s probably a…
MoncrieffAre Irish drivers guilty of ‘middle lane hogging’?
Do middle lane hoggers drive you mad? Motorway driving can be stressful at the best of times, but the phenomenon of people sitting in the middle lane instead…
Moncrieff‘The Elders’: a theatre group for over 65s
What started off as a once-off community project in 2018 has now turned into a vibrant community performance group for over 65s. To discuss, Seán is joined by…
MoncrieffWhat does a will look like if you are single?
Deciding how to split up your wealth among loved ones and family can be quite daunting and confusing, but creating a will helps to iron out any confusion over…
MoncrieffGoing back to education in your 50s
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to go back to education in your 50s? Dr Suzanne Crowe recently went back to college to study law after two…
MoncrieffWhat we can learn from the history of droughts in Ireland
As the long absence of rain begins to have a serious impact on the country, Seán’s guest has been exploring what the history of droughts can teach us about how…
MoncrieffQuitting your job - Henry McKean Reports
The BBC has confirmed Gary Lineker will leave his presenting roles sooner than planned. His departure comes after he shared an Instagram post about Zionism…
MoncrieffDoes TikTok teaching work?
This time of the year, young people are turning to TikTok to study for their exams! But, how well does this method of learning work? Katie Linehan, French and…
MoncrieffHow this group use JCB diggers to dance
One of the highlights of the Balmoral Show this year, one of Ireland’s largest agricultural shows which is currently taking place in Co. Antrim, is the JCB…
MoncrieffThe story behind ‘The Balcony Movie’
An odd reality of urban life is that although those who reside in big cities are surrounded by other people, they rarely get to know a lot of their neighbours…
MoncrieffRecord number of Irish beaches awarded Blue Flag status
A record number of Irish beaches have been awarded with a Blue Flag, announced this morning. But, what exactly does a blue flag mean, and where are the best…
MoncrieffGPO Museum announce new Pride Tour event
A new event at the GPO Museum seeks to highlight the contribution of the LGBTQ community to the struggle for Irish independence. Joining Seán to discuss is…
MoncrieffMagna Carta copy discovered to be an original is worth millions
An apparent copy of the Magna Carta, bought by Harvard university in 1946 for next to nothing, has, after extensive analysis, turned out to be an original…
MoncrieffWhy you need a digital detox
Have you ever wondered what it might feel like to go more than a few minutes without checking your phone and to go completely offline? Rosanna Irwin, Founder…
MoncrieffWhat songs are more likely to win Eurovision?
Tonight, Ireland will compete in the Eurovision semi-final, with Emmy Kristiansen performing ‘Laika Party’. But, have you ever wondered what it takes to win…
MoncrieffSeparating Zionism from Judaism - an Irish perspective
As a Jewish and Irish woman, Seán’s guest feels that the non-Zionist perspective from her community has not been properly represented in the public discourse…
MoncrieffWhat are the worst presents to give to a child?
While you might think the pot of neon green slime you got for your godchild is the greatest gift ever, spare a thought for the parents who will inevitably have…
MoncrieffPilgrimage to every fallen soldier from Sligo
While Ireland’s soldiers who died on the fields of Flanders were long unacknowledged, this has shifted over the past while. For 11 years, Seán’s guest has been…
MoncrieffWhy do men pollute more than women?
We know by now that It’s important for all of us to do what we can to curb the negative effects of climate change. Of course, some people can do more than…
MoncrieffThe Traitors announce celebrity series line up
The TV phenomenon that is the Traitors has now announced its celebrity version line up, coming in the autumn. Joining Seán to examine it all is Orlaith Condon…
MoncrieffKashmir Sapphire sells at Dublin auction for €550,000
A Kashmir Sapphire sold at an auction in Adams in Dublin for €550,000. That is the most expensive price ever seen in Ireland for such a ring. Claire-Laurence…
MoncrieffWhy mad morning routines are bad for you
Are you up like a lark and jumping out of bed first thing to start the day? Well, you may just have been influenced or targeted on social media by some of the…
MoncrieffThe history of the far right in Ireland
A new book explores the history of the far right in Ireland, from the Italian community in Dublin in the 1920’s, to the Dublin Riots more recently. Joining…
MoncrieffHow fair is a coin toss actually?
Have you ever wondered how fair the coin toss actually is? Research has shown that perception of how fair the outcome is depends entirely on who led the toss…
MoncrieffShould buildings in town open their toilets for the public?
The lack of public toilet facilities in Dublin city has been an ongoing issue for many years. However, the Green Party are pushing for more and more public…
MoncrieffThe town that banned smartphones until you turn 14
Last week Tánaiste Simon Harris said that a ban on social media for under 16s is under serious consideration. But, around a year ago, the primary schools in…
MoncrieffThe history of Ireland’s fairy forts
A new book about fairy forts saw the authors traipsing up and down the country to find these mysterious places. But, what are they for and why shouldn’t they…
MoncrieffWhy are men shaving their eyelashes?
Beauty trends come and go over the years and what may have been considered the height of beauty in the past can often seem ridiculous in the fullness of time…
MoncrieffAre we really getting too old for this ****?
Just like Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon, as we get older, we often discount our ability or our suitability to do certain things on account of our age. But…
MoncrieffRestoring an original Orient Express carriage
The Orient Express railway carriages that now host a restaurant in Galway have just undergone a major restoration. But, how exactly do you retain their iconic…
MoncrieffHow certain do you have to be to have children?
How do you really know if you want kids? This is a question that many people ask themselves, particularly women when they are told that they’ve got a ticking…
MoncrieffIreland’s rarest bee is under threat
Changes to agriculture practices and climate change have put our native bee population under threat. The great yellow bumble bee, which was once seen quite…
MoncrieffHow art galleries can improve your health!
Did you know that art galleries can be good for you? A recent study revealed that just by looking at art can relieve you from anxiety and support your…
MoncrieffMan won’t cut his hair until Manchester United win 5 games in a row
Yesterday, Manchester United lost 2-0 to West Ham. For one fan, Man Utd losing really matters. Frank Ilett from @theunitedstrand on Instagram has been growing…