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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
MoncrieffA Bolt From D'Blue
Actor and Playwright David Gilna was making headway in Hollywood and hours after being offered a part in a movie, he was hit by a bolt of lightning sending…
MoncrieffThe Terminal Man
A man who lived for 18 years in Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris recently passed away. My next guest travelled to Paris in 2004 and spent three weeks with…
MoncrieffThe Splash Free Urinal
2022 will go down in history as the first time we have tackled our piss-poor urinal designs. The current model is basically a flat wall. Not ideal when you’re…
MoncrieffCybercrime is the third largest economy in the world
Gardai were involved in an international policing operation today aimed at taking down a website that allows frausters to impersonate banks or other trusted…
MoncrieffAttempts to rename a Swiss mountain with a racist name
Sasha Huber has been on a 15 year campaign to get a mountain in the Swiss Alps renamed due to its current association with a notorious 19th century racist…
MoncrieffBrain activity in a coma state
When Richard Hammond lost control of a £2 million supercar, he ended up in a coma. In a recent video Richard talked about this experience and how his wife…
MoncrieffThe Diamond Industry
Russia has faced many sanctions over the past year, from oil to gold, from caviar to vodka - but diamonds are still being traded. Apparently diamond trade has…
MoncrieffCraughwell: 'Defence Forces are at the lowest level it has ever been at'
A new motion to be brought to the floor of the Seanad later today calls for a constitutional guarantee of Irish neutrality. However, not everyone is in favour…
MoncrieffNew measures for size
Choosing the name of a new-born can be a challenging process for any parent. It’s a big decision. You are branding your child with a bunch of letters for the…
MoncrieffHow To...Paint Your House
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to paint your house. Sean was joined in studio by Kate Gaynor, Owner of The Paint Hub Carlow to discuss...
MoncrieffIreland's favourite porn categories
Pornhub have released Ireland’s biggest secret - the favourite porn each county loves to watch. Not only that, but they have interesting data about how long we…
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The surprising and sinister potential of the internet meme
Mee-m M-em Me-me-ma. We might pronounce it differently, but everyone's sending them all the same. Newstalk reporter, Sarah Madden looks into the growing power…
MoncrieffAttempting to live forever
Biohacker, Leon Kurita would like to live forever and is currently going through the various levels of biohacking in order to achieve this. Leon Kurita, joined…
MoncrieffHenry asks the people of Cork 'Where are you going?'
Newstalk Reporter, Henry McKean asked the people of Cork, the simple question 'Where are you going?'...
Moncrieff'It's like mixing a cake!' - Directing Panto for 25 Years
Catherine Mahon Buckley, founder of CADA Performing Arts and the director of The Everyman Palace Theatre's Pantomime in Cork for 25 years joined Sean on the…
Moncrieff'Responsibility on men to stamp out' groping
We like to think that society has become less tolerant of inappropriate behaviour. However, Colman Noctor says that almost every woman he asked during his…
MoncrieffJunior Eurovision 2022
You’ve heard about the Eurovision, but did you know there is a kids’ version called the Junior Eurovision? This year it is being held in Armenia on December…
MoncrieffWater Cremation
Elizabeth Oakes, Founder of Pure Reflections joined Sean on the show to discuss the practice of water cremations...
MoncrieffNews and A Natter: Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at Ollscoil na Gaillimhe joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...
MoncrieffThe benefits of hugging
Sean was joined on the show by therapist, Jenny Keane to discuss the benefits of hugging, the comfort it brings and why some people might be using a large…
MoncrieffThe Mexican cities protected by aliens
For many people living in two particular cities in Mexico, the reason they have escaped tropical storms over the past number of decades is because they are…
MoncrieffThe world's largest collection of airline sick bags
Have you ever heard of a person who collects sick bags? Unused sick bags. “Baggists” is the term adopted by this niche community. The people who snatch those…
Moncrieff'My Dad Wrote a Porno' comes to an end
After 8 years and a staggering 430 million downloads, the British podcast series My Dad Wrote a Porno is coming to an end, with the first of its final three…
Moncrieff'I am to die for Ireland': Civil War Executions in Kilmainham Gaol
On this day 100 years ago the Free State Army executed 4 young men, the first people to be executed by the state during the Civil War. A new exhibition…
MoncrieffWho stole the World Cup in 1966?
Back in 1966, just a very short time before the England World Cup took off, the World Cup trophy was nicked from an exhibition space in Central London. How it…
MoncrieffDublin TD calls for cannabis to be 'regulated and legalised'
A bill is being brought to the floor of the Dáil next week that will seek to amend the current Misuse of Drugs legislation, in order to allow a limited and…
MoncrieffDisappointing Affirmations
The internet has become a great place for affirmations. However, with almost two hundred thousand followers, Dave Tarnowski is big in the affirmations…
MoncrieffThe Wexford nurse who joined the circus
Have you ever thought about throwing in the towel and starting a totally different career? One Wexford resident, Ciara Louise Gray, ditched her nurse’s scrubs…
MoncrieffMedieval roundhouse built at UCD
During the 8th century, there were thatched wooden and wattle round houses dotted around the country where people lived, cooked and slept. Now, a team in UCD…
MoncrieffThe Christmas TV Ads of 2022
For some people, the mark of Christmas Time is hearing that Coca Cola jingle, “Holidays are Coming” and seeing the lit-up, red trucks bursting through the snow…
MoncrieffHow To...Submit an FOI
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to submit a Freedom of Information request. Sean was joined in studio by Fred Logue, solicitor specialising…
MoncrieffAre America’s politicians getting dumber?
Are America’s politicians getting dumb and dumber? This is a question Andy Borowitz addresses in his new book Profiles in Ignorance. Starting with Ronald…
MoncrieffGlobal population reaches eight billion people
The planet’s eight billionth person was born today, as humanity’s population continues to soar. Graham FInlay from the School of Politics and International…
MoncrieffLove Around the World
When Davor and Andela Rostuhar got married, they decided to ditch the traditional honeymoon and instead spend a year travelling the world in order to explore…
MoncrieffThe History of the Irish Singles Chart
This year the Irish Singles Chart turns 60, having broadcast for the first time in 1962. But what was the first Irish Number 1 and how has the chart system…
Moncrieff'It's an hour where you can forget you're in jail' - Henry met Mountjoy's frisbee team
Frisbee is a game that many of us would only play on the beach on holiday but it is an actual sport. Some of Ireland’s best frisbee players have helped set up…
MoncrieffSurrogacy Law: 'Our families will be equal'
International commercial surrogacy will be permitted and regulated under new legislation due to be given cabinet approval imminently. After many years of…
MoncrieffGalway man wins Steve Martin's Banjo prize
The Steve Martin Banjo Prize is a prize given to the best banjo players in the world, funded by Steve Martin. This year the fifty thousand dollar prize went to…
MoncrieffIs drinking alcohol allowed at the Qatar World Cup?
There is a lot of concern among fans heading to Doha about just how expensive it will be to drink in the desert micro nation. Not only this, but will booze be…
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News and A Natter: Kevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Independent News and Media joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the…
MoncrieffThe world's smallest TV
Nowadays it’s all about how big your TV is but one group in Ohio have spent the past while building the world’s smallest TV. In fact, it’s so small that it…
MoncrieffVictoria Mary Clarke on her relationship with angels
Irish singer-songwriter, Shane MacGowan has recently launched his new book of art and lyrics, ‘The Eternal Buzz and The Crock of Gold.' Ever present in the…
MoncrieffThe most expensive crab in the world
Luca De Marzio, Owner of Rosa Madre Restaurant in Temple Bar, brought a live King Crab into Sean in studio. It is very rare to have a fresh king crab in…
MoncrieffParental alienation: 'Children can be weaponised' in relationship breakdowns
The family courts are held “in camera” meaning they can be reported on but are held behind closed doors to the public. So unless you find yourself in the…
MoncrieffThe science of love
As Science Week begins next week, Sean was joined by health psychologist and neuroscientist, Sabina Brennan to look at the science of love, and what exactly…
Moncrieff'I was given cars or tractors!' - Are gendered toys a thing of the past?
Model Emily Ratajkowski bought her one year old son a baby doll to avoid gender stereotypes. She said she wanted to avoid conditioning her son playing with…
MoncrieffThe Queen of the Air Fryer
Demand for air fryers has increased exponentially thanks to people trying to find cheaper ways to cook in the current climate but also because of my next guest…
MoncrieffShould child benefit be means tested in Ireland?
Parents across the country recently received double child benefit, a one off from the government to help with the cost of living crisis. However, it has…
MoncrieffHow To...Get a Boob Job
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to get breast augmentation surgery. Sean was joined in studio by Dr Ahmed Salman, Aesthetic surgeon from the…
MoncrieffClaims Lord Lucan's 'facial match' found in Australia
The official line is that after the notorious Lord Lucan was accused of murdering his children’s nanny in 1974, he disappeared without a trace and hasn’t been…
MoncrieffInside the Crime: The Charles Self Murder
The No. 1 podcast series hosted by Newstalk’s Court Correspondent, Frank Greaney returns for a second series. ‘Inside the Crime’ investigates the unsolved…
MoncrieffWimbledon to ease all-white underwear rules for female players
Doctor and Sports Psychologist, Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh joined Sean on the show to discuss Wimbledon changing their dress-code for female player's…
Moncrieff'Whatever is going on in a woman's womb is her business!'
During the Princess of Wales’ public appearance at a rugby match on Saturday there was intense speculation about whether she is pregnant or not in the media…
MoncrieffArt for your dog
In a first for Ireland, you can now bring your dog to an art exhibition made for your dog. Exhibition for Dogs By Ruan van Vliet opens this Thursday and is…
Moncrieff'Pigs head, pigs cheek!' - Irish shoppers chase cheaper cuts of meat
Irish shoppers are turning to cheaper cuts of meat and own-brand labels to beat the cost-of-living crisis. And across the water British chain Waitrose reported…
MoncrieffWhat is Mastodon?
Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, to discuss Mastodon, a site that could see Twitter users joining it in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover...
MoncrieffThe History of COP
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as or COP27, is underway in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. One man who has attended almost…
MoncrieffScattering ashes by drone
When a loved one chooses to be cremated, the first question that often arises is where to scatter the remains. A new service in the UK expands these options by…
MoncrieffWhy do men grab their crotches?
Inside and outside, some men can't help but touch their crotch. Why is this? A new NUI Galway study says touching your penis, releases oxytocin to the brain…
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News and A Natter: Órla Ryan
Órla Ryan, News Correspondent with theJournal.ie and creator of the new podcast Redacted Lives joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories…