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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
MoncrieffWhy do we impulse buy?
Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin joined Tom Dunne in studio to discuss why we impulse buy...
Moncrieff'Fundamental change' needed in Irish acting contracts to allow for residual payments
Gerry O’Brien, Actor and President of Irish Equity joined Tom Dunne to discuss how the ongoing writers and actors strikes are affecting the Irish in the…
Moncrieff'We do need to look on food in Ireland more as an art' - Chef JP McMahon
JP McMahon, chef, author and restauranteur joined Tom Dunne on the show to discuss the cost of running a restaurant in Ireland versus the rest of Europe...
MoncrieffHow To...Become a Pilot
For this week's 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to become a pilot. Tom Dunne was joined by Lisa Cusack from Aer Lingus to discuss...
MoncrieffDo multivitamins work?
They're advertised heavily on TV, they have big colourful displays when you walk into any pharmacy, but do multivitamins actually work and why are they being…
MoncrieffChildfree by Choice: New group aims to meet like-minded women
While there can sometimes still be a stigma attached to women who choose to be childfree, a group called Sisterhood aims to unite and support likeminded women…
Moncrieff'She was a voice for us' - Crowds pay their respects to Sinéad O'Connor in Bray
Hundreds of people gathered on Bray seafront this afternoon to pay their respects to Sinéad O'Connor. Newstalk's Henry McKean was there as her funeral cortege…
MoncrieffWhy was 'The Exorcist' censored in Ireland?
The acclaimed director William Friedkin dies yesterday in Los Angeles. He won Oscars for The French Connection but it was his 1973 film The Exorcist for which…
MoncrieffHenry McKean: Is 42 the best age?
Sean was joined on the show by Newstalk Reporter Henry Mckean who was out and about asking the public what they think the best age is...
MoncrieffGuinness World Record holder for loudest burp by a woman
Sean was joined by Kimberly "Kimycola" Winter who has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the loudest burp carried out by a woman.
MoncrieffShould you use menstrual blood as a facemask?
There is a growing trend on Tik Tok of women doing a moon mask, wherein menstrual blood is applied to the face for its supposed health and skin moisturising…
MoncrieffLife as a comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest comedy festival in the world, has been a rite of passage for countless Irish stand-ups over the years…
Moncrieff130th anniversary of Conradh na Gaeilge
It was this summer 130 years ago when two men came together in Dublin to try and save the Irish language. The result of this was Conradh na Gaeilge. Joining…
MoncrieffConor Pass up for sale for €10 million
Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald from Dingle in county Kerry joined Sean to discuss the sale of the Conor Pass and what he thinks should happen...
MoncrieffSo You Think You're an Adult: Threesome regrets
Barbara Scully, Sophie White and Sean Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas...
MoncrieffSadiq Khan encourages men to intervene on misogynistic behaviour
A new campaign initiated by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aims to encourage men to actively intervene when they are witnesses to misogynistic behaviour…
MoncrieffDanish man returns home after visiting every country without flying
Thor Pedersen, Globe Trotter, Once Upon a Saga joined Sean to discuss how he traveled to every country without flying.
MoncrieffCould Pig Heart Modification for Human Transplantation become more common?
Although only one pig-to-human heart transplant has been undertaken somewhat successfully, there is strong evidence that this procedure could become much more…
MoncrieffWhy do we celebrate mediocrity?
Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean was out and about today asking the public if we celebrate mediocrity ahead of the women's soccer homecoming following their…
MoncrieffThe power of the Child of Prague
Wedding season is in full swing but the weather continues to be abominable, so are people dusting down their old Child of Prague in the hope of reprieve on the…
MoncrieffComReg - Scam calls costing customers €300m a year
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Sean on the show to discuss new research by ComReg which shows that scam calls are costing Irish…
MoncrieffNewts and critters blocking building works
Éanna Ní Lamha, Environmental Broadcaster, and Author joined Sean to discuss how Newts and critters are blocking building works.
MoncrieffHow to… Buy a good sound system
For this week's 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to buy a good sound system. Sean was joined by Daniel Rooney of the HiFi Hut to discuss...
MoncrieffLife after Lynx Africa
A popular spray deodorant has officially been named Ireland’s “greatest fragrance of all time”. Irish men have carefully chosen Lynx Africa as their favorite…
MoncrieffFrederick Douglas commemorated in Belfast
One of the leading abolitionists of the 19th century, Frederick Douglas, has been commemorated in Belfast with a new statue, the first in Europe. Sean was…
MoncrieffThank You For Holding: Episode 2
In this week’s episode of Thank You for Holding, our miniseries about the culture and practice of telephone customer service, we are looking at hold music… the…
MoncrieffGerman supermarket set to charge shoppers 'true' environmental cost
German supermarket Penny is conducting a week-long experiment to raise the prices of certain products to reflect their true cost on people's health and the…
MoncrieffAround the World: Ghana abolishes death penalty
Jonathan DeBurca Butler takes listeners through the week's international stories...
MoncrieffHow to navigate a difficult boss or a toxic workplace
Can you have a working relationship with a tricky boss or member of staff with a strong personality? Newstalk reporter Henry McKean talked to experts &…
MoncrieffCan psilocybin help treat anorexia?
Psychedelics have been tested for use in many mental health conditions, but now there’s something else that may help in the treatment of anorexia. Researchers…
MoncrieffTV on the Radio: Fifteen-Love, From, and Drag Me to Dinner
James Dempsey joined Sean for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...
MoncrieffRegulating the influencers
Almost two-thirds of 16 to 24-year-olds and almost half of 25- to 34-year-olds have bought goods online because of a recommendation from an influencer or…
MoncrieffVenus is in retrograde - But what does it mean?
There’s a lot happening in our skies right now, and I’m not talking about how much rain is falling or the bits and pieces of UFOs in America. We’ve got…
MoncrieffWhy Gen Z thinks smoking is cool again
Alaina Demopoulos of the Guardian joined Sean on the show to discuss why Gen Z thinks smoking is cool again...
MoncrieffFrozen worms brought back to life after 46,000 years
It may sound like the stuff of Jurassic Park, but a scientist in Germany has managed to bring back to life a 46,000-year-old worm. But how did he do it? Dr…
MoncrieffRevolut launches car insurance in Ireland
Revolut is today launching car insurance in Ireland – with customers able to get discounts by signing up for an in-car device that monitors their driving. The…
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Movies and Booze
Sean was joined for Movies and Booze by Fionnuala Jones, Jean Smullen and Esther McCarthy with thanks to Marks and Spencer...
MoncrieffHow dirty do we get at festivals?
Music festivals are known for being a particularly filthy event, especially if they take place over a few days and campers can’t shower. But the lack of…
MoncrieffPigcasso the Painting Pig
People can often train their pets to do certain tricks to impress audiences, but it’s usually limited to rolling over or playing dead. Well, what if your pet…
MoncrieffWhat is Phubbing?
We’re all guilty of not being able to put our phones down at times, and it’s gotten even more difficult to be without it in recent years, since so many of us…
MoncrieffThe Job of a Crossword Setter
Crosswords are as popular as ever but how do they get created in the first place? Sean was joined by John Halpern, Crossword setter for the Guardian, the Times…
MoncrieffCockapoo's can be 'quite a tough dog to have'
The cockapoo has now passed out the Labrador on the list of most popular pets in the home. This is a result of the growing demand for designer dogs and the…
Moncrieff'I never met her but felt I knew her' - How to handle nationwide collective grief
Ireland and the world are grieving Sinead O’Connor but most of us have never met her or even seen her play live. Why is it we grieve someone we don’t actually…
Moncrieff'Sindy was more of a girl next door dolly'
There’s been an awful lot of talk about Barbie over the last few months, but many women who grew up in Ireland will be more familiar with the 80s doll icon…
MoncrieffAuthor Amy McCulloch: The Kerry Way started this grand adventure my life has taken
When author Amy McCulloch set out travelling South America with her husband and partner of 10 years, she didn’t think she’d return from her trip a single…
MoncrieffBeano comic celebrates 85th anniversary
Many of us grew up with comic books, and one that most people will recognise is Beano. Well, Beano turns 85 today, and in order to reflect the society that it…
MoncrieffHow To...Design Your Home Interior
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to design your home interior. Sean was joined by Jennifer Sheahan, Home of the Year winner to discuss...
MoncrieffShould all Gardaí be armed?
The Taoiseach has rowed back on his stance that Gardaí should be armed in the wake of violent incidents in the capital. But what do the Gardaí feel they need…
MoncrieffThe People of Los Alamos
Moviegoers were running to the cinemas this weekend to catch Christopher Nolan’s new Oppenheimer, but many people may not have noticed some historical…
MoncrieffThank You For Holding: Episode 1
The experience of being put on hold is one which most of us can relate to the exasperatingly long list of options, the tedious music and the struggle to…
Moncrieff'Is your car an option?' - Dating while living at home
One of the consequences of the housing crisis is the tricky situation of bringing your date back to the gaff where your parents are living with you. But what…
MoncrieffBritish Miracle Meat
When the new mockumentary British Miracle Meat aired on Channel 4 last night many people struggled to know if its depiction of human flesh consumption was real…
MoncrieffDisconnecting while on holidays: 'People can't switch off'
The whole point of a holiday is to switch off, relac and not think about work - But that's easier said than done. There is always that temptation to check you…
MoncrieffCooking with AI: 'A conversation with a cookbook'
There was a time when recipes were handed down through an oral tradition. Could artificial intelligence help to bring this tradition back? Sean was joined by…
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Nostalgic noshing
What's your favourite meal of yore? The dessert that dances up memories of childhood or the snack you still comfort yourself with at the end of a bad day? Well…
MoncrieffGuinness World Record holder for most Barbie dolls owned
The marketing for Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie film is unavoidable at the moment. But how did it all begin? With the doll of course! Bettina Dorfmann holds the…
MoncrieffAnnual swan count set to take place on the River Thames
You may have heard the old adage that the swans in London belong to the Queen. Well, now the ownership of those swans has shifted over to Charles. This week…
Moncrieff'Internalised homophobia is a key issue': Domestic violence in LGBT+ relationships
Reports of domestic violence increased during the Covid-19 pandemic as families went into lockdowns together. However, most of the conversations were around…
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Scrapbooking: 'Great ways to keep memories'
Many of us had scrapbooks growing up dedicated to our favourite bands and our holidays, but it’s a craft that many people forget about in later life. Sean was…
Moncrieff'An Irish affair' - Kerryman who designed stunt for Mission Impossible
In the latest Mission Impossible movie one of the key scenes involves Tom Cruise careering up a ramp on a motorbike before launching himself off it into the…