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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
MoncrieffWhat is ‘tech neck’?
As we use our mobile phones and other devices, a phenomenon known as ‘tech neck’ can take place, causing increased wrinkles to form in this area. Seán’s guest…
MoncrieffNew Oscars mandate requires judges to watch all films
What do you mean the judges haven’t seen all the Oscar nominated films? This is the revelation that has led to the introduction of a new rule by the Academy of…
MoncrieffIs free will just an illusion?
Are we truly in control of our actions, or are we bound by our predetermined genetic make-up, powerless to act against our instinctive reactions to the stimuli…
MoncrieffThe Pope has an open casket - is this still common?
You might have noticed from the officially released Vatican photographs that the Pope is lying in an open casket. But, is this still a common practice in…
MoncrieffWhat speed dating is like for gay women
As more and more people are finding the online search for love frustrating, the opportunity for real life connection is increasingly sought-after. Although…
MoncrieffHow to defeat Bank Holiday brain mush
Do you feel like you’re a bit slow today? For many people, getting back into the swing of things after a few days off, particularly a long bank holiday…
MoncrieffFestival to celebrate all things street photography
The Dublin Street Photography Festival kicks off next weekend on May 2nd in Charlemont Square, celebrating all things in the medium of street photography…
MoncrieffNew book explorers parallels between Nazi and Chilean Dictator
A new book explores two extraordinary parallel histories, documenting the lives and crimes of a notorious Nazi, and an infamous Chilean dictator. Joining Seán…
MoncrieffThe dangers of a sunbed addiction
A woman who spent years using sunbeds has taken to social media to warn others about the legacy of her addiction. Joining Seán to discuss is Kerrieann…
MoncrieffIs Ireland in a psychedelic renaissance?
Science is rediscovering the medicinal potential of things like magic mushrooms for treatments. UCC recently held a research day about this, and Oliver Davis…
MoncrieffEveryday things to improve with family budgeting
With families feeling the pinch of the cost of living now more than ever, people are looking to overhaul their spending habits and make realistic savings in…
MoncrieffHome Alone Director wants to digitally remove Donald Trump from film
Hollywood movie Director Chris Columbus has revealed this week that he would like to digitally remove Donald Trump from Home Alone 2. But, is there a precedent…
MoncrieffHow to navigate a big break up
What’s the best way to call off an engagement? And how do you manage to recover after a big break up? Frances Kelleher is a Dating and Relationship coach and…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘Straight Line Mission’?
A new adventure challenge that has been popularised over the past few years is called ‘Straight Line Missioning’, and requires participants to travel over long…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘guiltivisim’?
Most of us probably don’t have to scroll far down our social media feeds to find something about the war in Gaza or Ukraine, or perhaps Sudan or Yemen. Raising…
MoncrieffIs the Thermomix dupe a worthy kitchen gadget?
The Thermomix is a state-of-the-art kitchen companion that offers to make life easier in the kitchen. But at almost €1,500, the efficiency, creativity and…
MoncrieffIFI to screen classic films in their wide-screen glory!
If you’ve ever fancied seeing film classics such as ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ & ’Ryan’s Daughter’ in their full wide-screen glory, The Irish Film Institute is…
MoncrieffThe Irish pilot who did the first east-west Atlantic crossing
The story of Irish Captain James Fitzmaurice from Laois, who piloted the first east-west Atlantic crossing in April 1928, is a fascinating one. Joining Tom…
MoncrieffThe Great Moose Migration and ‘Slow TV’
For some people, sitting down to watch TV is the most relaxing thing, but now millions of people are taking this one step further and embracing a trend called…
MoncrieffHow this sculpture of Gerry Adams was made
A new sculpture of Gerry Adams is currently on exhibit at the Kilkenny Portrait Show. But, how do you go about creating the likeness of a living person in…
MoncrieffExploring the strange borders of Europe
In this country we are only too familiar with the problems that can occur when someone draws a new line on the map between two nations, but ours is far from…
MoncrieffWhat it takes to have a champion cat
What makes a winning cat? Over one hundred cats took part in the GCCFI Supreme Cat Show on Sunday, but only one cat was crowned the overall winner and that was…
MoncrieffWhy we can’t stop scrolling
Do you find conversations boring to the point that you are constantly reaching for your phone? Research shows that within two minutes of chatting Gen Z are…
MoncrieffWhy the EU should shut down content algorithms
As European nations rearm at a rate not seen since the Cold War, one commentator believes that a more insidious actor needs to be addressed first: the…
MoncrieffNewgrange discovery sheds light on life in Neolithic Ireland
If you’ve been lucky enough to visit Newgrange, you can attest to the fact that it’s a pretty impressive structure - so you can imagine just how impressive it…
MoncrieffIs testosterone therapy the right choice for middle-aged men?
More and more middle-aged Irish men are investigating the possibility of testosterone therapy, motivated by social media and podcasters such as Joe Rogan. But…
MoncrieffShould dogs be allowed in the office?
While there has been a rise in interest in employees bringing their dogs to the office, should workplaces have a pet policy in place to ensure that everything…
MoncrieffHow workplaces should manage bereaved employees
How should workplaces manage when an employee has been bereaved, and what supports should be in place to allow those in mourning to deal with their work-life…
MoncrieffThe mental toughness you need to win the Masters
He finally did it! Rory McIlroy completed a career grand slam in Augusta after coming out victorious in the Masters after a nail-biting play off. But what kind…
MoncrieffHow this man got an alphabetical shopping receipt
By choosing his groceries very carefully, and scanning them in a certain order at the supermarket till, a man has managed to get a perfectly alphabetical…
MoncrieffHomeless Irish-American man running for Mayor of Seattle
An unhoused Irish-American man is currently running for Mayor of Seattle, in order to raise awareness of the significant housing issues facing the population…
MoncrieffWhat is driving the demand for vinyl?
What’s the last record you bought? And do you own a vinyl record player? Taylor Swift is once again proving to be the most popular artist of her generation…
MoncrieffOscars to give award for stunts from 2028
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a new award for Stunt Design, which will be inaugurated at the 2028 Oscars. Joining Seán to…
MoncrieffMountaineering Ireland warns hikers over recent fires
With the weather as glorious as it is, many people will be taking the chance to get out in nature and get hiking. Mountaineering Ireland have issued an urgent…
MoncrieffNew law campaigned by woman who lost son has been signed
Seán’s guest lost her son in the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack. After campaigning for many years for event venues to be obliged to prepare for…
MoncrieffIs ‘slow dating’ the right way to start a relationship?
How long does it take you to fall in love? And, is there such a thing as a slow burn, or should it be a whirlwind at the beginning? Jake Maddock, a…
MoncrieffWhat is Syria like right now?
It’s the nature of news that once a conflict has ended, that country seems to slip out of our news feed, as if everything has been resolved and nothing remains…
MoncrieffAdmitting when you are wrong - Henry McKean Reports
How do we try to save face when we’ve lost an argument or made a fool of yourself? After Trump’s tariff u-turn, do you apologise? Do you try to change the…
MoncrieffWhy ‘speedcubing’ is growing in popularity
Are you any good at solving a Rubik’s cube? And have you heard of speedcubing? The new competition seems to be taking over the country as interest soars in the…
MoncrieffNew documentary examines John Lennon and Yoko Ono charity concerts
A new documentary film examines two charity concerts that John Lennon and Yoko Ono organised in the early 1970s, using a treasure trove of contemporary…
MoncrieffWhy do writers have so many superstitions?
Author Anthony Horowitz has revealed that he writes a letter to his wife with details of how his book ends, just in case he gets hit by a bus before finishing…
MoncrieffCould AI help us become more emotionally intelligent?
If you’ve spent any time on the internet, you may have noticed that emotional intelligence is in short supply, and apparently only 36% of us actually qualify…
MoncrieffShould the definition of a rat change?
Whether you blame them for the black death, or you just think they’re a bit gross, rats don’t have a fantastic reputation among us humans. And maybe that’s…
MoncrieffWhy talking about periods shouldn’t be taboo
Are misinformation and body shaming continuing to cause problems for women and their menstrual cycle? Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, Doctor and Columnist with the…
MoncrieffThe work behind celebrity prosthetic teeth
Teeth are all anybody is talking about these days when it comes to TV and film, thanks in part to the fascination with Aimee Lou Wood in The White Lotus…
MoncrieffFinding comedy in grief - and oversharing online
Life has a funny way of working out, but if you’ve just been dumped, lost your job and have nowhere to live, things can feel pretty miserable. Aoife Dunne came…
MoncrieffHow to revamp your summer whites for the good weather!
As the weather improves, many people will be digging out their summer whites. But, how do you revamp these garments to make them look as good as new, after…
MoncrieffHow rising chocolate prices are affecting the Irish baking industry
Alarming price increases in both chocolate and butter are having a major impact on the baking and chocolate industry in Ireland… Joining Seán to discuss this…
MoncrieffWhy are there so many sightings of the Eurasian Hoopoe?
It's been a bumper season for sightings of the Eurasian Hoopoe on Ireland’s south coast, an exotic bird with a pink mohawk. Joining Seán to discuss the…
MoncrieffIs pedestrianisation hurting Irish businesses?
While the ongoing pedestrianisation of many towns and cities around Ireland since the pandemic often brings benefits, it can put a toll on retail businesses…
MoncrieffWhat is the right way to wear aftershave?
A new book claims that the French president Emmanuel Macron wears so much aftershave that his staff can smell him before they see him coming. So, how should…
MoncrieffHow do we end the ‘culture wars’?
A major part of our public discourse in recent years has been about the so-called ‘culture wars’. These discussions seem to exhibit an ever increasing toxicity…
MoncrieffAre male teachers the answer to fighting toxic masculinity?
Could having more male teachers help with toxic masculinity? Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson sparked a discussion with her comments calling for more men…
MoncrieffThe most memorable insults made in the Dáil
The recent debate on Dáil speaking time wasn’t exactly a shining example of parliamentary decorum, but it was far from the first time such behaviour reared its…
MoncrieffDo we go mad when the Sun is out? - Henry McKean Asks
Temperatures are the highest so far this year, reaching up to 20 degrees in the midlands. But, are you wearing sunscreen, or is the stint of nice weather so…
MoncrieffWhy the typewriter is having a resurgence
The typewriter was patented by four inventors in Milwaukee in 1868, and today, the machine is having something of an unexpected revival, with the city even…
MoncrieffHas the gym replaced the pub for Gen Z?
Has the gym replaced the pub for the younger generation? According to new figures, more young people are going to the gym now than ever before, and Gen Z could…
MoncrieffHenry McKean’s Make-A-Wish Challenge!
It’s Wish Day! This week marks Make-A-Wish Ireland’s annual fundraising week, which raises money to grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical…
MoncrieffNationwide scheme has citizens on the hunt for fossils!
A new citizen science project in UCC called the Great Irish Fossil Hunt aims to catalogue the fossils of Ireland. But, how will it work? Joining Seán to…
MoncrieffWhat happens when someone dies on a plane?
It is something nobody likes thinking about, but what happens if someone has a medical emergency on a plane and passes away mid flight? You might have heard…