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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffPhoenix Cinema looking to rise from its ashes
The Phoenix Cinema, a century-old building in Dingle, is on the market for a steep price, and an advocacy group is trying to purchase the cinema in order to…
MoncrieffIs it okay to comment on a baby bump?
Is it ever okay to comment on someone’s baby bump? It’s a seemingly innocent gesture, but as one journalist found out the hard way, even the most…
MoncrieffWhat's the best (or worst) gig you've seen? - Henry McKean Asks
It’s been a weekend of festivals and big gigs recently. With Kylie Minogue finishing up Electric Picnic and ACDC selling out Croke Park. So, what makes a good…
MoncrieffWhy we love bananas in Ireland
What is your fruit of choice? If you are thinking of a banana, you’re not alone. Because it turns out the Irish are one of the highest consumers of bananas…
MoncrieffWhy are the Poolbeg Chimneys so iconic?
Painting work on the Poolbeg Chimneys in Dublin begins this week. Having been immortalised in print, on t-shirts and even coffee mugs, why are the towers so…
MoncrieffWhere do our favourite foods come from?
Have you ever been curious about the origins of your favourite foods? While many dishes are carefully crafted by skilled chefs, some of the most beloved treats…
MoncrieffIs it okay to bring a child to a festival?
It’s the first day of Electric Picnic, and thousands of people are flocking to Laois. However, some people are travelling with children in tow. So, is it…
MoncrieffDo we need to solve CAPTCHAs anymore?
It’s 2024 – should we still be solving CAPTCHAs? CAPTCHAs being the online tests where you agonise over a nine inch grid of images to identify traffic lights…
MoncrieffMothers teach Dublin Zoo orangutan to breastfeed
Dublin zoo enlisted the help of 30 breastfeeding mothers to help encourage a female Orangutan bond with her newborn. To tell more about this project, guest…
MoncrieffShould we be writing letters more often?
Letter writing seems to be an art that is dying out, but is that necessarily a bad thing? Guest host Stefanie Preissner is joined by author and operator of…
MoncrieffNora-Jane Noone on returning to Galway
Nora-Jane Noone secured her breakout role in The Magdalene Sisters at 16, encouraged by her cousin to go to an open audition on the basis that she was “into…
MoncrieffHas farming been glamourised?
It’s been reported that legendary footballer Roy Keane plans to ditch punditry and take up farming. When asked where he sees himself in a decade’s time he…
MoncrieffWhat causes an aurora borealis?
You may have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis, better known as the northern lights. But what causes this spectacular display in our…
MoncrieffConverting your car into a holiday home
It’s the time of year when we’re all trying to cut the cost of the holiday holiday. But, have you ever considered converting your car into a tiny home to take…
MoncrieffWho is the greatest Disney character of all time?
We all have our favourite Disney characters, and it can be a passionate subject for many. Jessica Spencer is a presenter with Spin 1038, and has been putting…
MoncrieffIs ‘Only-Child Syndrome’ real?
Nearly half of all family households in the EU now consist of a one-child family, according to the German data company Statista. And that trend is likely to…
MoncrieffHaving conversations about death
Most of us don’t discuss our own death, but perhaps we should! Should we be having conversations around death and how we’d like to be remembered? Guest host…
Moncrieff2,000 new words being added to Scrabble - why?
Modern slang words such as ‘sitch’ and ‘noobie’ are among almost 2,000 new entries in the Scrabble dictionary. In a first major update since 2020, officials…
MoncrieffBeing left-handed in a right-handed world
The 13th of August marks International Left-handers Day! To discuss what it’s like to be in the minority of handedness, guest host Luke O’Neill is joined by…
MoncrieffWhat is an 'Ozempic rebound'?
Guest host Luke O'Neill was joined by Dr Eva Orsmond, Medical Doctor and Health advocate to discuss the ever-hot topic of Ozempic, and the rebound effect your…
MoncrieffWho is ‘The Cupcake Bloke’, and why is he at EP?
This weekend the Electric Picnic Music and Arts festival returns to Stradbally in Co. Laois, with one of the highlights being the Theatre of Food. Over the 3…
MoncrieffThe far right roots in the tradwife trend
If you’re an avid social media user, then it’s likely you’ve stumbled across the tradwife trend taking TikTok by storm. The trend, which has been dubbed “the…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘Smug Hair Club’?
Luke O’Neill’s guest is a member of the so-called Smug Hair Club, alongside other hirsute celebrities, such as Cillian Murphy, Brad Pitt and George Clooney…
MoncrieffScottish woman breaks sheep shearing world record!
Luke’s next guest may not be an Olympian, but last week she achieved a feat of athleticism to rival anything accomplished at the Olympics in Paris – and…
MoncrieffIs the lunch hour dead?
In times gone by it was normal for Irish workers to take a fixed lunch hour, often done collectively and often accompanied by booze. Now the routine more often…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘Dad TV’?
We had Dad Jokes and Dad Dancing, but now we have a new entry to the Dad canon… Dad TV. But, what makes a show Dad-like? Joining Seán to discuss is Pat Stacey…
MoncrieffControversy over misplaced apostrophe in Yorkshire litter campaign
A well intentioned anti-litter campaign has fallen foul of those who seek to preserve the Yorkshire dialect. But, how can a single apostrophe cause so many…
MoncrieffWhat does ‘sex before coffee’ mean?
‘Sex before coffee” is the go-to cliche of Scandinavian romantic habits, but in each country, it means something different. In Iceland it literally means every…
Moncrieff75 years of George Orwell’s 1984
It is the 75th anniversary of George Orwell’s iconic book, 1984. Joining Seán to remember the story, its impact, and what we can learn from it today is Dorien…
MoncrieffThe different debs traditions across Ireland
The debs are a rite of passage for most Irish students. However, traditions and customs around the big night vary across the country. Joining Seán now to…
MoncrieffWhat are the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championships?
Next month The Annual Jigsaw Puzzle World Championships kick off in Spain, with hundreds of competitors representing around 75 different countries. But, how…
MoncrieffAre prisons always the answer for criminals?
With a record number of people in prison in Ireland, is it time that we looked at alternative options for people who commit low level offences? Saoirse Brady…
MoncrieffChildren found out their parents were sleeper agents
A couple who masqueraded as Peruvian whilst living in Slovenia have been ousted as Russian Sleeper agents. The couple’s two children have had their lives…
MoncrieffControversy over bilingual signs in Northern Ireland
Over the past 2 years, the bilingual street signs scheme has slowly been rolled out in Northern Ireland. But how does it work and why has the recent defacement…
MoncrieffHow books are being delivered to Ukraine
The War in Ukraine has had impacts on many aspects of society, but one you may not have thought about is the impact on books. Louisa Cameron of Raven Books in…
MoncrieffThe art behind photo journalism
Over the last few months we’ve seen some amazing examples of photojournalism. From the now iconic photo of Donald Trump after his assassination attempt, to the…
MoncrieffThe downsides of having a large penis
Matt Barr apparently has the UK’s largest penis, and believe it or not, it’s not what it’s cracked up to be. He details his issues in his upcoming book ‘A Long…
MoncrieffMaking soaps for men using Guinness and Barry’s Tea
While much of the soap market has moved towards the pump format, there is still a devoted customer base for the original bar. One man in Dublin turned a…
MoncrieffNobody wants to be a priest - why?
Just one man is currently studying to join the priesthood, with another starting his studies this September. This is due to a crisis of faith, according to…
MoncrieffHow to get over a fear of flying
As many listeners prepare to fly abroad for their holidays, spare a thought for those who struggle to even get on a plane due to aerophobia. Statistics show…
MoncrieffInsults that evolve and die out
A new study shows that many young people in the UK appear to be unaware of the meaning of classic insults such as ‘plonker’ and ‘ninny’, but are Irish insults…
MoncrieffHave dog accessories gone too far?
Just when you thought you’ve seen it all - Dolce & Gabbana have debuted a dog perfume… Fefé by D&G is a designer fragrance for pups, which retails at €100. It…
MoncrieffCan hate-spreading platforms actually be shut down?
Anti-immigration protests and riots have been rife in the UK over the last number of days, but where the far-right finds itself most at home and often where…
MoncrieffSo You Think You’re an Adult:My housemate cuts his toenails in the sitting room
You thought being a grown-up was easy? Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Sean Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!
MoncrieffThe hypocrisy behind cancel culture
A commentator on Eurosport was let go the other night after making a comment about female swimmers. But why has cancel culture taken over from apologies and…
MoncrieffWhat unrealistic high standards do you have? Henry Mckean reports
What unrealistic high standards do people have? Henry McKean joined Sean on the show to discuss.
MoncrieffLife Story Documentaries
Turtle Bunbury is a historian who’s using his career experience to create audio recordings for families across the country wishing preserve their family’s…
MoncrieffAround the World: Elections results in Venezuela
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…
MoncrieffWhat does it mean to be Northern Irish?
Twitter is full of commentary this week about Rory McIlroy competing for Ireland at the Olympics. Some are questioning his nationality, which considers…
MoncrieffOlympics Roundup
Mick Mccarthy from Off the Ball joined Kieran to give him a roundup on day 5 of the Olympics
MoncrieffWhat more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads - Political Reaction ?
What more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads? For political reaction, Kieran was joined by James Lawless, Minister of State at the Department of…
MoncrieffPlaylist for politicians
It has become a thing where politicians have to tell the world about their taste in music, especially in the US, where they even release playlists to…
MoncrieffThings that we did growing up that young people wouldn't understand Henry Mckean Reports
What things did you do in the past which were considered totally normal but are now considered strange today? From a 24 hour photo to the answer machine to…
MoncrieffSpotting a celebrity: Henry McKean reports from Skerries
Roy Keane was spotted in Skerries, the North County Dublin seaside town. Autograph hunters came out of the woodwork. Why do some of us get goosebumps and…
MoncrieffLife as a Builder
A new survey of the fittest workers show tradespeople do an average of 27 hours a week of physical activity. Roofers come out on top, averaging 23 hours of…
MoncrieffAre european cities getting more unwelcoming to tourists?
As more and more European cities launch campaigns or witness protests to discourage tourist numbers, from Barcelona to Amsterdam, are these places now offering…
MoncrieffWhy do we think we look younger than we are?
A study published in the Journal of psychology found that a majority of people think they look younger than they actually are, or at least that they look…
MoncrieffSelling plates for charity
Well known chef and Owner of MacNean House & Restaurant,Neven Maguire is selling his dishes for the charity, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Neven spoke to…
MoncrieffDoes wealth have a deadening effect?
Are the super wealthy actually a bit dead inside? Sean was joined by George Monbiot, Journalist and activist to discuss this...
Moncrieff50th anniversary of women at the Forty Foot
This month marks the 50th anniversary of women bathers at the Forty Foot, the iconic swimming spot in Dublin Bay. The summer of 1974 heralded a bizarre…