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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffWhy are wine bottles 750ml?
The wine brand '19 Crimes' has just released a bottle which contains 1,125ml of wine. The bottle is aimed at throuples. But why are standard wine bottles 750ml…
Moncrieff'It's not surprising' - 25pc of adults sleep with the lights on
One in four adults are big babies… or sleep with the lights on – that’s according to a new poll conducted by Netflix. So why is it that a quarter of us are…
MoncrieffIs Tesco on Jervis Street haunted?
If you’ve ever been to Tesco in the Jervis Street Shopping Centre and got a bit of a weird vibe off the place, you aren’t the only one. A video has gone viral…
Moncrieff'OnlyFans changed my life' - Porn Star Andy Lee says there's 'a stigma against the adult industry'
Ireland’s most successful porn star is the subject of a new documentary, following his life and career in the industry and his success on Only Fans. He says…
MoncrieffWhat Happened To The Real-Life Free Willy?
It was 30 years ago this month that the movie Free Willy was released in cinemas. However, the furore over the real-life whale depicted in the film became an…
MoncrieffThe Hangover Prevention Shot
Milk thistle, a dirty fry, Alka-Seltzers, Dioralyte sachets, and a touch of lemon under the armpit – these are all touted as hangover remedies after a night of…
MoncrieffRebecca Syndrome: What is it and is it impacting your relationship?
More than half of people suffer from something called Rebecca Syndrome but what is it? Is it general social media stalking of your ex or something more…
MoncrieffWorld Radio Day
Today is world radio day! Radio plays such a huge role in modern Irish life but where did it begin? Sean was joined by Eddie Bohan, a radio historian...
MoncrieffGarda Body Cameras: How will they work?
An Garda Síochána have published a €2.1 million tender for body cameras intended for use on garda uniforms. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has…
MoncrieffEinstein and the Bomb
A new docudrama on Netflix explores Albert Einstein’s extraordinary escapade as he sought shelter from the Nazis in Norfolk. Sean was joined by Philip Ralph…
MoncrieffSinéad O'Connor nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sinead O’Connor has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall alongside Mariah Carey, Oasis and Mary J. Blige but what is the point of the Hall of Fame award…
Moncrieff'They haven't been running the church properly' - Protests held over Canterbury Cathedral silent disco
A series of music events in famous Church of England venues has provoked a backlash after a silent disco took place in Canterbury Cathedral. One of the men…
MoncrieffShoes in the house: Yes or No?
In most Asian, European and Middle Eastern homes, shoes are never worn inside as it can be a sign of disrespect from the guests to the owners of the home…
MoncrieffParis 2024 Olympic medals to contain a piece from the Eiffel Tower
The organising committee of the upcoming Paris Olympics has announced that a little bit of the Eiffel Tower will be in each medal given out during the Games…
MoncrieffThe Year of the Dragon
The luckiest year is upon us as it is the year of the dragon according to The Chinese New Year and today is New Year’s Eve! What does this time of year mean…
MoncrieffWho invented butter chicken?
You’ve heard about the War of the Roses, you might have seen the War of the Buttons, but have you heard about the War of the Butter Chicken? India’s High Court…
MoncrieffThe Most Iconic On-Screen Kisses
As we approach Valentine’s Day, many listeners will be digging out their favourite romantic movies to enjoy. But any romantic film worth its salt will have a…
MoncrieffWinston Churchill's teeth sold at auction
Sir Winston Churchill’s teeth have been sold at auction, a unique set of dentures that were once used to deliver some of the most famous speeches of the 20th…
MoncrieffThe World's First Masters Degree in Panto
An English university offers a master's degree in ‘Contemporary Pantomime Practice’ and the first-ever class has graduated! Do we need a master’s in Panto?…
MoncrieffThe Kidnapping of Shergar, 41 Years On
Today marks 41 years since the infamous kidnapping of Shergar, and despite a major manhunt at the time, we still don’t have any answers. Dr Patrick McGarty is…
Moncrieff'I'm still trying to figure it all out' - Trans comedian Becky Cheatle on 'exploring' her gender through comedy
Becky Starfighter Cheatle is an Irish comedian whose next performance is taking place in the upcoming Scene & Heard Festival, which kicks off next week…
Moncrieff'It can happen anywhere' - Henry McKean asks the people of Cork about flirting
Some of us are gifted flirters, while most say it's a skill that holds them back. What sets the good and bad flirters apart and can you learn to be better?…
MoncrieffWhat is the impact of Tucker Carlson interviewing Vladimir Putin?
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, has announced that he is in Moscow and has been granted a very rare interview between a Western journalist and Putin…
MoncrieffThe Benefits of Intergenerational Care
The interactions between the elderly and children have always been one to bring joy. Well a charity in the UK are currently doing research on the benefits of…
MoncrieffHow Does TV Dubbing Work?
RTÉ are putting 80,000 euro into dubbing Peppa Pig and Thomas the Tank Engine, but how does dubbing work and will this benefit children? Deirdre Barry, CEO and…
MoncrieffThe UK's unluckiest game show contestant
Imagine appearing on over 50 TC shows, some of them the biggest game shows in the world, and never winning a cent. Edward Oldfield, serial game show contestant…
Moncrieff'People never really leave us' - Around one-third of people hold on to things from ex-partners
Many of us will have a box stashed away in the bottom of a wardrobe or under a bed filled with memories from the past. Usually they’re sentimental things…
MoncrieffMovies turned Musicals: The best movies to make it to the stage
Musicals seem to be popping up everywhere, but why and are they even any good? Freelance journalist and musical lover Esther McCarthy joined Sean to discuss...
MoncrieffWhich parenting tribe do you belong to in the playground?
When you are at the playground with your children, do you ever look around and see the different types of parents around you? Could it be the hungover parent…
MoncrieffDublin Airport launches new pet screening facility
After an over 3-year hiatus, Dublin Airport has launched its new pet screening service. Sean was joined by Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager for Dublin…
MoncrieffIs snoozing the alarm good or bad for you?
New research suggests that hitting the snooze button to squeeze in an extra five or 10 minutes of sleep may actually be good for you. Henry McKean went to find…
MoncrieffAmerica's first ever smart road
Detroit, the so-called Motor Town of the States, has recently opened America’s first ever smart road, a highway that allows electric vehicles to charge as they…
MoncrieffSuspected Chinese spy pigeon released after 8 months in detention
A pigeon suspected of being a Chinese spy has been released after spending 8 months in detention, it turns out it was a racing pigeon from Taiwan. Rahul Bedi…
MoncrieffNail Health: Everything you need to know
Fingernails are something you don’t think about until there’s a problem, and it could be an unsightly fungal infection but for many women it could be as a…
Moncrieff100 Years of the Winter Olympics
It was 100 years ago that athletes first competed in the Winter Olympics, taking place in Chamonix in the French Alpes. But how different was the 1924 event…
Moncrieff'We can do it the same as a male can do it' - Calls for more female succession in farming
Traditionally, farms were left to the sons but what about the daughters? Well, The Department of Agriculture has a new plan to promote and normalise female…
Moncrieff'I have an 8 filling breakfast roll everyday' - Henry asks what you have for breakfast
One in five people have eaten the exact same breakfast every day for the last 5 years. Henry McKean hit the streets to find out what you have for breakfast...
MoncrieffSea Sheperds: The people cleaning up our seas
Our sea is filled with ghost nets, which are described as ‘..curtains of death’ but what are they and what is being done about these death traps? Ciaran King…
MoncrieffIs peeing in the countryside considered littering?
A local council in Hertfordshire in England has come under fire after issuing a number of fines to people who have urinated in rural areas, under littering…
MoncrieffParis' 'Ratatouille restaurant' loses over €1.5m worth of wine
Wine worth more than €1.5m (£1.3m) has vanished from La Tour d'Argent, one of Paris' most famous restaurants and the inspiration for the film Ratatouille…
MoncrieffThe Third Place: 'They allow for a communication and connection with other people'
If your home and work are where you spend most of your time – the first and second locations that your life is centered around, where would you say the third…
MoncrieffCalling all Gobnaits: Festival set to take place celebrating the patron saint of bee keepers
Calling all Gobnaits! A festival is taking place is in Cork to celebrate the patron saint of bee keepers, and to give her more prominence in Irish history…
MoncrieffHow do films get a classification?
Do you decide what film you let your children watch based on the film certifications? And how do these certifications even work and do they have an impact on…
MoncrieffMasters of the Air: The history behind the new TV series
The new Apple TV series Masters of the Air, which chronicles the escapades of the American B-17 bombers during WWII, is based on a book of the same name. Sean…
MoncrieffIs Working From Home Causing Bad Habits in Staff?
Working from home has its perks but it also raises concerns about addictive behaviour and the dangers of falling deep into addiction, one man who knows a lot…
Moncrieff'County Coogee' - The Irish are 'taking a break from life at home' in Australia
There is a common theory at the moment that young people are being forced to immigrate to Australia, due to the high cost of living in Ireland. It’s thought…
MoncrieffInternational Croissant Day
As today is International Croissant Day, it got us thinking about the origins of this delectable delight and were surprised to discover that its beginnings are…
Moncrieff‘I’m absolutely useless when it comes to playing music’ - Henry attempts to learn the ukulele
As part of Smithwick’s Trad Fest Henry McKean was asked to try and learn an instrument and was approached by Ukulele Tuesday, a Ukelele band which meets every…
MoncrieffLack of own brand baby formula 'hugely problematic' for many parents
Parents who buy baby formula will be well aware of the soaring costs of these products over the past two years. The ban on using vouchers or loyalty cards…
MoncrieffAmbassador Theatre set to reopen with 'railings surrounding it'
The Ambassador Theatre at the top of O’Connell Street has been a landmark since its opening in 1764. Having been on something of a hiatus since Covid, the…
MoncrieffLiving Funerals: How do they work?
More and more people are opting to carry out a living funeral, in which the subject attends their own send off or spends time in a coffin in order to find…
MoncrieffThe Rise of Feng Shui in Ireland
Have you ever looked across the room at a piece of furniture and thought ‘I’m not getting good energy from that’. Well then maybe you’re in need of some Feng…
MoncrieffIs there a cure for jetlag?
Pilita Clarke, Columnist and Associate Editor of the Financial Times joined Sean on the show today to discuss jetlag and if there's a cure for it out there...
MoncrieffDavid Puttnam on Brexit, the Oscars and life in Cork
David Puttnam is a producer whose films have won 10 Oscars, 31 BAFTAs, 13 Golden Globes, 9 Emmys, and the Palme d'Or at Cannes. He is British born, but has…
MoncrieffFintan McCarthy: 'All systems go' ahead of Paris 2024
The 2024 Olympics takes place in Paris this summer. Participating athlete's preparations will have been well underway for years, and hoping to continue on from…
MoncrieffSaudi Arabia set to open first off-licence in Riyadh
The Saudi Arabian government has announced that it is set to open its first alcohol shop since prohibition began in the country in 1952. Sean was joined by…
MoncrieffAre Love Languages Real?
The 5 languages of love created by Baptist, Gary Chapman in 1992 have become cemented into popular consciousness as a guideline for how to express and receive…
MoncrieffUnguarded: A play based around surrogacy laws in Ireland
A lot of people have created families through surrogacy but they don’t have the rights as others – they are in legal limbo’ those of the words of Anthony…
Moncrieff'The Beatles!' - What posters did you have on your childhood wall?
Claire Foy whilst promoting her new film ‘All of Us Strangers’ with Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, told BBC Radio 2 she had a poster of Shaggy on her wall…
MoncrieffDebunking Social Media Scams
Scam ads are all over the internet, from packages that never arrive to fake article scams that lead you to investing in a fake cryptocurrency company but how…