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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffHow has comedy changed in the modern day?
In the good old days, being a successful comedian was all about getting on TV. Making Gay Byrne chuckle on The Late Late or even taking the mick out of Seán on…
MoncrieffChildren are facing an ‘allergy epidemic’ - here’s why
Once upon a time, parents were told not to introduce potential problem foods, such as seafood, peanuts etc, to kids until they were a bit older. Now, the…
MoncrieffCash-sniffing dogs - Henry McKean Reports
The Revenue Department in Ireland hires a lot of people - not just to make sure you're paying your taxes - but to prevent smuggling. One if its staff members…
MoncrieffWish Week: Maisie’s Story
This week is Wish Week on Newstalk and right across the station we have been hearing about the amazing families who have had their wishes granted with the…
MoncrieffOxfam and An Post team up for clothes donation project
Oxfam has teamed up with An Post for a new scheme where you can use the national postal service to pick up your donated clothes and other goods, for free! But…
MoncrieffWhy men are stuck in fashion ruts
Be honest, do you have a style uniform? According to the fashion experts, once men hit forty just keep buying the same clothes over and over again. So is it a…
MoncrieffHow Arranmore island managed to grow its population
Have you ever fancied a slower pace of life living on an island? Well, you may remember that the local community in Arranmore, which is an island off the coast…
MoncrieffHow does filibustering work?
Last night, Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech ever on the senate floor in Washington DC, at just over 25 hours before he yielded the…
MoncrieffIreland’s missing persons cases
You have probably seen the media coverage for the missing farmer Michael Gaine, but not every case gets as much public attention. So, how does a missing person…
MoncrieffLoch Ness Monster camera discovered after 50 years
Over half a century ago, a series of special cameras were submerged in Loch Ness as part of a programme to capture footage of the monster sea serpent that was…
MoncrieffIs the gender pay gap improving?
Since 2022, Irish employers have been required to publish details of what their male and female employees are being paid. Has it had any affect to gender pay…
MoncrieffHow exercise can warp our sense of time
If you’ve ever held the plank position as part of your exercise regime, you’ll know that one minute of that core exercise can feel like a lifetime. And now…
MoncrieffAoife Barry on having her book stolen by AI
What happens when the book you’ve worked so hard on ends up online without your control? This is the case for arts journalist and author Aoife Barry who is…
MoncrieffIs ‘hetero-pessimism’ a problem on the internet?
You don’t have to search too hard on the internet to find people complaining about useless men, but then again you don’t have to search too hard to find people…
MoncrieffWhat the Nixon/Lynch row teaches us about diplomatic relations today
In the early 1970s, a row broke out between President Richard Nixon and Taoiseach Jack Lynch over landing rights at Dublin Airport… but what lessons does the…
MoncrieffWhen can trademarks be used in television?
A particular scene from the White Lotus, featuring the logo of a university in North Carolina, has prompted the institution to release a statement, but how and…
MoncrieffWhat is an ‘Age of Reason’ ceremony?
Would you consider doing an alternative Communion ceremony for your child? Many parents are choosing to raise their children in a non-religious environment…
MoncrieffInstagram Vs Reality: Solo Travel
Many people dream of quitting their job and heading off to go backpacking around the world. But, what happens when the reality of hostels and solo travel sets…
MoncrieffPeeing on the street - Henry McKean Reports
Wayne Rooney was caught short when he was spotted urinating in public after a night out in London… How common is it here in Ireland to urinate in the street?…
MoncrieffShould Google Maps use Irish place names in the Gaeltacht?
If you open up Google Maps while you’re driving through the Gaeltacht, you might notice that many of the place names are anglicised. Historian and Researcher…
MoncrieffWhat is the Poetry Slam World Cup?
The Poetry Slam World Cup takes place in Paris at the end of May, and Ireland will be competing. Holly Hughes will be Ireland’s representative at the Poetry…
MoncrieffMaser on his journey with street art
The best of cutting edge and contemporary art will be showcased by the country’s leading galleries and artists at the first ever Art Evolve fair at Dublin’s…
MoncrieffHow to let go of a grudge
The harbouring of a grudge can last a lifetime if unaddressed, but how exactly do they work on a psychological level? Joining Seán to discuss is Chartered…
MoncrieffAre women sports fans unfairly stigmatised?
Seán’s guest is a big Formula One fan and even travels to a few Grand Prix, but as a woman, she says she faces stigma as a sports fan, and her commitment and…
MoncrieffWould you use a therapy alpaca?
Forget therapy dogs or cuddly cats, giant alpacas have been lifting the spirits of local residents in care homes in Wicklow and Wexford recently! It seems…
MoncrieffHow are earthquakes predicted?
In mid-October, Brent Dmitruk told his tens of thousands of social media followers that an earthquake would soon hit at the westernmost point of California…
MoncrieffWhat happens to your social media after you die?
Have you thought about what happens to your social media accounts after you die? Do those closest to you have your passwords to login to your Facebook and…
MoncrieffDo you like inter-generational family holidays? - Henry McKean Asks
When families go on holiday - that can include other generations. Is that always a good idea? Do most families even like each other that much? Henry McKean has…
MoncrieffShould Irish living abroad get voting rights?
In 2011, the Constitutional Convention endorsed a proposal to allow Irish citizens living abroad to vote in Presidential Elections. Making this reform would…
MoncrieffAre whole-grain foods really more healthy?
Shops and advertising are keen to mention ‘whole-grain’ products, but what exactly does this mean, and how is a whole-grain product different from a refined…
MoncrieffWhat are ‘untranslatable’ words?
Language necessarily evolves to accommodate new ideas, new concepts and new cultural paradigms. But, what happens when a word exists in one language, but not…
MoncrieffIs bingo making a comeback for Gen Z?
“Bang on the drum 71, clickety click 66.” For listeners of a certain age, these phrases will immediately conjure up images of the old bingo hall. But, perhaps…
MoncrieffSignal: What is the app behind the White House leak?
The messaging app at the centre of the communications crisis in the White House is called Signal. But, how secure is it, how does its technology work, and…
MoncrieffAre beard transplants the next big thing?
While hair transplant services are well known, beard transplants are now on the rise too. But, how do they work, and should we be wary? Joining Seán to discuss…
MoncrieffWhat does a Doula do?
Do new parents need more support? Well, have you ever heard of a doula? Doulas provide care and help to new mothers navigating the challenges of parenthood in…
MoncrieffHow do celebrity wines work?
With Amy Huberman becoming the latest celebrity to put a wine with her name on the shelves, she joins a long line of others such as Graham Norton, Kylie…
MoncrieffCigarette butts - the “biggest litter scourge”?
A group of tobacco companies has been compelled by the EU to provide funding for the clean-up of cigarette butts on Irish streets, due to the presence of…
MoncrieffAre you sick of customer surveys?
Are you sick of being asked to rate your experience? Whether it’s a taxi ride, a toilet stop or even a supermarket trip... it seems that companies are obsessed…
MoncrieffWhy caviar is having a resurgence
It’s official: caviar is back on menus, but this time, customers are being offered so-called ‘caviar bumps’ - little taster servings on the back of their…
MoncrieffOne in three parents are putting their savings towards children
Do all your savings go to your children? A new report from the Central Bank has revealed that people are saving more, but they are also putting money away for…
MoncrieffKnowing the ‘point of no return’ in a relationship
Ever get the feeling your relationship is on its last legs? Science says there’s a ‘point of no return’ - a moment when it’s pretty much doomed... Joining Seán…
MoncrieffWhat does the end of the universe look like?
To the best of our scientific knowledge, 70% of our universe is made up of a mysterious force we call ‘Dark Energy’. Since its discovery in the 1990s, it has…
MoncrieffHow much should street food kitchens be regulated?
With homeless figures reaching record highs – the latest statistics revealing that 15,286 individuals are homeless, including 4,603 children… Proposals to…
MoncrieffThe best gigs in Irish history
What was the best gig you were ever at? There have been many iconic gigs on Irish soil, but a new podcast focuses on three in particular that have attained…
MoncrieffDo you usually eat alone? - Henry McKean Asks
According to a new finding from the 2025 World Happiness Report, 1 in 4 Americans are eating alone the vast majority of the time. But, how does that compare to…
MoncrieffBecoming a foster parent as a single gay man
Seán’s guest always wanted to be a dad but, being a single man, it took him a while to pluck up the courage to investigate the possibility of becoming a foster…
MoncrieffIs any of your old tech valuable?
Do you have a drawer in your house containing old mobile phones, maybe a Walkman or a Nokia 3210 from eons ago? Before you ditch them, consider whether or not…
MoncrieffHow a geophysical map of Ireland is being made
Over the past 14 years, a set of two specialised aircraft have been slowly charting every piece of land in Ireland in order to build a highly detailed…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘Let Them’ theory?
A parenting idea that is currently trending is called the ‘Let Them’ theory, in which parents essentially refrain from intervening and allow their kids to make…
MoncrieffWhat makes a good Music Manager?
From U2 to Johnny Cash, we all know how much talent is required to get an album to number one. But, would these artists have been as successful if it wasn’t…
MoncrieffWhich is the fairer sex for multitasking? - Henry McKean Asks
According to a new poll in the UK, men can multitask as much as women! This shocking revelation has left one question standing: is this really true? Henry…
MoncrieffBlobfish named ‘Fish of the Year’
The blobfish, once labeled the world’s ugliest animal, has now been named Fish of the Year in New Zealand. Joining Seán to discuss why is Konrad Kurta…
MoncrieffDoes the new Mental Health Bill make sense?
Most treatment for mental illness is delivered on a voluntary basis in the community in Ireland, but a small portion of people are detained under an…
Moncrieff2000 year old mummy returns to Cairo from Cork
After 5 years, Artist Dorothy Cross has completed her ambition to repatriate a mummified body from Ireland to Egypt. But, how did it all begin? Dorothy Cross…
MoncrieffHow these storytelling events became so successful
Just after the lockdown in 2021, Ciaran Gaffney told his friends that he’d like to hold a storytelling event with friends and family. The event was…
MoncrieffWould you get a house sitter for your pet?
With summer around the corner, you may be getting your arrangements ready for a break away. But, if you are a pet owner, getting them cared for can be a bit of…
MoncrieffHow the pandemic has changed baby behaviours
How has the pandemic affected babies born during lockdown? With fewer social interactions and a shift in routines, these babies have had unique experiences. A…
MoncrieffHow you can make your own vinyl records!
The resurgence in interest in vinyl isn’t just restricted to the purchase of records. There is now a growing craze for getting custom records cut on a lathe…
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Why are girls getting their period earlier?
Anecdotally it seems that girls are getting their period earlier, but is this true and should we be having ‘the talk’ a little earlier? Dr Geraldine Connolly…
MoncrieffWhat is a ‘bathroom divorce’?
A couple in America have announced they have gotten a so-called ‘bathroom divorce’, and that it saved their marriage… but what is this, and is it a good idea?…