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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffTurbulence Is Increasing on Flights: Here's Why
Has anyone gone stateside recently and noticed more turbulence when in the air? There might be a reason for that. A study by Reading University has shown that…
MoncrieffThe Beatles set to release song with John Lennon via an AI assist
Paul McCartney has announced that he is using AI technology to extricate John Lennon’s voice from an old cassette recording for a new release. Sean was joined…
MoncrieffHow To...Prepare for Prison
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to prepare for prison. Sean was joined by Wayne Hart, Academic and Ex-Prisoner to discuss
MoncrieffStaying Fit in Middle Age: 'Moderation is Everything'
How do you stay active as you get older? Imagine playing squash and partaking in Irish dancing from the age of 9, and still keeping it going 35 years later…
MoncrieffWhy People Believe in Conspiracy Theories
New research from Kings College London shows that the United Kingdom has a lot more conspiracy theorists than we thought. It showed that a third of the…
MoncrieffThe Sultan of Slowjamastan
A radio DJ from San Diego has created his own micronation called 'Slowjamastan' and has appointed himself 'Sultan' of the 11-acre territory in the Golden…
MoncrieffWorld Shin Kicking Champion 2023
Shin kicking is a sport that originated back in the early 1600s in England. Sean was joined by Mike Newby, Winner of the World Shin Kicking Championships 2023…
MoncrieffBloody Sunday Bridge: 'It's Irish history' - Councillor Nial Ring
A bridge in Dublin is to be renamed as Bloody Sunday Bridge in commemoration of the events at Croke Park on November 21st 1920 when 14 innocent civilians were…
Moncrieff'Anything goes!' - Henry hears people's stag and hen party experiences
When Kilkenny played Galway at the weekend in Croke Park. There was a stag party there, one of the stag party dressed as a Kilkenny player, managed to sneak…
Moncrieff'They see a bright future': 'Youth' by Kevin Curran
Balbriggan is one of Ireland’s most diverse, multi-cultural towns, and one that has had a reputation for issues around racism. Kevin Curran grew up in the…
MoncrieffWidowsFire - ‘Sex is a delightful distraction from grief’
Today on Moncrieff, we explored something that many of you may never heard of, a phenomenon termed ‘Widow’s Fire’. Essentially, it is the intense desire for…
Moncrieff'It felt like I'd rammed into an invisible wall': Trolley-lock security system rolled out by Tesco
If you are out doing the Big Shop - beware of your shopping trolley. New anti-theft technology being introduced in Ireland could suddenly prevent you wheeling…
MoncrieffRubik's cube speed record broken
For the first time in over 4 years, the record for the time it takes to solve a rubik’s cube has been smashed, with American Max Park coming in at an…
MoncrieffThe Reiki Hairdresser
CJ Macpherson, The Reiki Hairdresser joined Sean on the show today to discuss she has incorporated reiki into hairdressing...
MoncrieffCCTV Monitoring: The rules around surveillance in your town
Mountmellick in Co. Laois has been revealed to have more CCTV cameras than any other town in Ireland. But what exactly are the rules around installing a camera…
MoncrieffThe World's Biggest Dictation
Earlier this week, 5000 people sat behind desks on the Champs Elysees in Paris to participate in a rather unique open air event: a mass literary dictation…
MoncrieffThe Lasting Impact of Method Acting
Method acting is a term often used when actors begin to prepare themselves for a new role by acting exactly like their character in real life. They often get…
MoncrieffHow to name your pet
A new survey in the UK has revealed the most popular pet names. But, what the most common ones are on this side of the Irish Sea and how do you go about…
MoncrieffVirgin Mary Crocodile
We’ve all heard of the Immaculate Conception and some of us may have our doubts, but crocodiles might be proving that this is actually possible. One female…
MoncrieffTony Connelly on his grandfather's RIC membership
Tony Connelly is well known by many for his extensive reporting on European Affairs, from Brexit to Ukraine, but his next project is taking a more personal…
Moncrieff'We just click!' - Henry asks what makes a best friend?
It’s National Bestfriend Day. But what do you want in a friend and can you have more than one? Can a partner or a relative be a best friend or is that…
MoncrieffWhy Don’t We Like the Sound of Our Own Voice?
Dr Silke Paulmann, a psychologist at the University of Essex joined Sean on the show to discuss why we don't like the sound of our own voice and the science…
MoncrieffThe origins of masturbation in animals
A new study has examined the evolutionary benefits of masturbation in early primates. Sean was joined by Dr. Matilda Brindle, Evolutionary biologist at…
MoncrieffThe Rise and Fall of the VCR
Today is National VCR Day, a day when we celebrate the technology that dominated many of our lives for so long; the video tape and the video cassette recorder…
MoncrieffHow To...Give Blood
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service have recently made an urgent appeal for blood donations, as supplies have fallen dangerously low in the country. Many of…
MoncrieffIs It Time To Ditch Personal Titles?
A school in London has announced that they are dropping the use of ‘Miss’ and ‘Sir’ as ways for the pupils to address their teachers, due to the ‘deeply…
Moncrieff'We dated all through college!' - Henry hears people's college memories
It’s the week where tens of thousands of students sit the Leaving Cert, which is a gateway to the next stage of life. For some, that’s college and for others…
MoncrieffWhy We Need to Talk About Pregnancy Loss
A recent survey by the Health Information and Quality Authority has given us a detailed review of the standard of maternity bereavement services in Ireland…
MoncrieffThe world's longest wheelie
Sean Moncrieff was joined live from the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork City for Movies and Booze - with thanks to our friends in Marks and Spencer by Cork man Ted…
MoncrieffIrish Rock Band - The Frames
The Frames are playing Live at the Marquee here in Cork tonight and tomorrow night. Some tickets are still available through Ticketmaster. Glen Hansard and…
MoncrieffAthletes competing during menstruation.
British athlete, Emma Pallant-Browne, finished fourth in The Professional Triathletes Organisation’s European Open held in Ibiza on May 6. She posted a…
MoncrieffNASA's first public meeting on UFOs
Yesterday, NASA held its first ever public meeting on the topic of UFOs, or UAP’s as they now like to describe them. Dr. Eamonn Ansbro, an Astronomer who works…
MoncrieffThe Fixer: An update from Olga
Earlier this year Sean spent a week in Ukraine. The Fixer, is a Newstalk exclusive documentary following Sean in Ukraine. When foreign journalists arrive in…
MoncrieffHow to know if someone is listening to you
Listening to people is something we do every day but the majority of us are actually not very good at it. How can you tell if you have someone’s attention?…
MoncrieffParenting Day: Memories of Parenting
It's Global Parenting Day! Being a parent can be a difficult and rewarding journey. Our reporter, Henry McKean, chatted to the public to hear about their fond…
MoncrieffMid-week BBQ tips with Edward Hayden
Sean was joined by Edward Hayden, Chef, Broadcaster and Culinary Lecturer at South East Technological University, who shared some tips for making the most of…
MoncrieffBecoming a saint with Gina Menzies
Hundreds of people in the US have traveled to a monastery in, Missouri to view a nun’s body that has no signs of decay four years after her death. Some are…
MoncrieffShould the lip filler industry be regulated?
Medical professionals are calling on the Minister for Health to regulate the lip filler industry. Currently, anyone can set up and offer the treatment, without…
MoncrieffCalls for eco toilets for Phoenix Park
Outside of the various tourist attractions in the Phoenix Park there are no public toilets in Ireland’s largest public park. Fine Gael Senator, Emer Currie…
Moncrieff‘Bizarre discrepancies’ exposed in flat-rate tax allowances
Thousands of workers across the country are missing out on flat-rate tax credits due to discrepancies amongst similar professions. In some cases, there are…
MoncrieffThe Strange Things We Bring On Holidays
A new study has found teabags, slippers and coffee are the top three items that remind people of home, but would you bring them away on your holidays? With…
Moncrieff‘Relaxed performance’ at Bord Gáis Theatre
A theatre in Dublin has announced that they are scheduling a specially adapted performance of the Lion King, to cater for audience members who have autism or…
MoncrieffTV on the Radio: Poker Face, Platonic and The Family Stallone
James Dempsey joined Stefanie Preissner who was filling in for Sean today for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...
MoncrieffAre you guilty of parenting your partner?
“Did you get that done?” Organising playdates, the start of school, shopping, creche fees – a lot of relationships fall into the parent-child dynamic trap…
MoncrieffEarly toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have discovered that our bowel movements haven’t changed much since the Old Testament. A study inspecting early…
MoncrieffIs Gay Pride just Tokenism?
In the lead up to Pride Month, we are beginning to see an annual wave of support for the LGBTQ+ people around us. But much of this “support” may not be the…
MoncrieffMismatching Irish Street Names
We’re all aware that street signs in Ireland are bilingual, but are these Irish names actually correct? In many cases, streets have two versions of an Irish…
MoncrieffCrecycling
Cremation has become more and more popular in recent years, with almost half of people in cities opting for cremation rather than burial. However, did you ever…
MoncrieffWhite Lies Were Told As Children
What myths and white lies did your parents tell you when you were growing up and did you believe them? From the floor will sink, if you spill drink on it. To…
MoncrieffBelgian Photographer who captures the Irish Travelling Community
Since 2017, Belgian photographer and documentary maker Sebastiaan Franco, has been travelling back and forth to Ireland, documenting the lives and culture of…
MoncrieffParenting: My 14 year old son is very environmentally conscious'
Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Sean Moncrieff to answer listener questions...
MoncrieffThe gender play gap
A new study from the Universities of Glasgow and Cardiff examined the dialogue spoken by more than 13,000 characters in 50 video games. It found male…
MoncrieffThe storytellers of Ireland
Irish storytelling has been a huge part of our heritage for years and continues to this day. But is storytelling in Ireland at risk? The Storytellers of…
MoncrieffHow To – Administer Someone’s Estate?
Losing a loved one can be a very difficult experience but the days and months afterwards spent on legal aspects can certainly add extra stress. To give us an…
MoncrieffAlexa can now offer advice and information on periods
From today, Alexa owners in the UK can use the device to ask for advice on information for periods. This is to help families navigate awkward conversations…
MoncrieffAre wasps as evil as we think, or do they serve a purpose?
As the warm weather approaches and we begin to get the barbecues and picnic baskets out, we dread the arrival of the pesty wasp. But are wasps really as bad as…
MoncrieffLiving with the name "James Bond"
You can't register a Facebook account with the name "James Bond", even if that's your actual name. Although there are Bond families out there, who register…
MoncrieffWhy do people kiss?
Archeologist have found evidence, that humankind learned the habit of kissing much earlier than we previously thought. But what are the benefits of snogging…