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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
MoncrieffRunning up and down Croagh Patrick 15 times!
Sean was joined by Ricki Wynne, a roofer from Drumshanbo, who recently ran up and down Croagh Patrick 15 times in 24 hours breaking the world record.
MoncrieffCycling to Glastonbury
Nick Kelly, singer songwriter from the band the Fat Lady Sings, joined Sean to discuss his plans to cycle all the way to Glastonbury, playing gigs at venues…
MoncrieffThe personal trainer who ate McDonalds for two weeks!
Oisin Mulligan is a personal trainer who took on a two-week challenge to eat an item from the McDonald’s menu every day to show you can eat some of the foods…
Moncrieff"We always seem to make them pick - are you African or Irish?"
An article in todays Irish Independent outlines the challenges being a parent to black children in Ireland. Sean was joined by Toluwani Akaehomen ,CEO of…
MoncrieffTV on the Radio: Ms. Marvel, Backstage with Katherine Ryan and We Own This City
James Dempsey joined Sean for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio.
MoncrieffThe science of blacking out!
Neuroscientist Sabina Brennan joined Sean to discuss why the brain holds onto certain memories and choses to black out others.
MoncrieffNews and Natter: Sophie White
Writer and podcaster Sophie White joined Sean on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffGarth Brooks
Country singer Garth Brooks has expressed his delight at ticket demand for his five nights at Croke Park next September. Irish fans have spent over €30 million…
MoncrieffJurassic World in real life
Today on the show Sean spoke to Steve Brusatte, who worked on the new movie Jurassic World Dominion
MoncrieffLiving off the grid in Ireland
Sean spoke to Margaret Gallagher who lives off the grid, and has done so for 80 years.
MoncrieffRenovating a Downton Abbey style home
Sean spoke to Hopwood Depree who is Renovating a Downton Abbey style home
MoncrieffShit Pints of Guinness
Sean spoke to Ian Ryan the founder of the famous Shit Pint of Guinness twitter and Instagram page
MoncrieffAre seagulls getting braver?
Recent pictures of seagulls in Scotland sitting on and beside models of eagle owls whose sole purpose is to scare seagulls away indicate the birds no longer…
MoncrieffE books in libraries
Irish libraries are facing a crisis due to the extortionate cost of eBooks. President of The Library Association of Ireland Cathal McCauley, told Sean Irish…
MoncrieffThe 9 euro German train!
A new €9 monthly train ticket is threatening to cause chaos in Germany, after it proved so popular that there aren’t enough trains or staff to meet the high…
MoncrieffThe Dundalk War Memorial
The centrepiece of a new World War One memorial in Dundalk has been covered with a blue tarp after it received a copyright complaint. The artwork, depicting…
Moncrieff"Other musicians think I'm a disgrace!"
Lisa Canny has been described as a “disgrace” by her fellow Irish Harpists but told Sean she revels in being the maverick of the Irish traditional music scene…
MoncrieffHow To...Get a solar panel
Each week we take a topic and deep dive into it, doing all the research so you don’t have to. This week Brian McIntyre Programme Manager at High Performance…
Moncrieff"People need the opportunity to leave the illegal drug market."
A new study on substance abuse among young people in Ireland has identified an increasing prevalence in the use of cocaine in 15 to 24-year-olds. Senator Lynn…
MoncrieffWhy do we lie?
Lying is universally viewed as a sinister trait and people with a propensity to lie are often condemned. Despite this, on an average day, you will be lied to…
MoncrieffIs it the end of nudity in theaters?
Nude scenes in theatre might become a thing of the past due to a growing trend whereby audience members are taking photographs of actors while they are unclad…
MoncrieffThe food tasting robot!
Scientists at Cambridge have created a new robot with the ability to decide whether a dish requires seasoning or not. Fumiya Lida, Professor of Robotics at…
MoncrieffThe record breaking bungee jumper!
Francois-Marie Dibon has broken the world record for the most bungee jumps in 24 hours. He joined Sean to share his delight at breaking the record and explain…
MoncrieffDo you pee in the shower?
Tik Tok star Dr Alicia Jeffrey Thomas said in a video women should not urinate in the shower. She says some doctors say to stop it because your bladder…
MoncrieffHow the world views Russia
With war waging on in Ukraine, the democratic merits of Russia have of course been called into question. However, more countries than expected actually might…
MoncrieffThe definition of defamation
Andrea Martin, Consultant Solicitor at Media Lawyer.ie joined Sean Moncrieff to discuss all things defamation.
MoncrieffSo You Think You're An Adult: Missing my friends hen - am I a bad person?
Sarah Jane Tobin, Declan Buckley and Sean Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas.
MoncrieffThe return of the Gaeltacht
Siobhán Bairéad college director in Connemara joined Seán to discuss the return of the Gaeltacht.
MoncrieffVictoria Shepherd on her new book 'A History of Delusions'
Why would someone wake up and claim they’re Napoleon? Why did a king believe he was made of glass? These questions and more are answered by Victoria Shepherd…
MoncrieffIrish TikToker on move to Bangkok
With cost of living at an all time high Irish Tiktokker Travis Leon, decided to move out of Ireland to Bangkok in search of a cheaper lifestyle. He joined Sean…
Moncrieff"Every second of every day I had to have a bet on!"
According to the Gambling Awareness Trust, the number of people who have sought treatment for problem gambling as well as alcohol and drug addictions has…
MoncrieffWhat is an elite sleeper?
Elite sleepers, or "short sleepers" are biologically predisposed to need less sleep. They also sleep more efficiently, which allows them to wake up after four…
Moncrieff"Call Me Mommy!"
The past year has seen a meteoric rise in the popularity of OnlyFans, a content subscription service known for its not safe for work content. While it’s widely…
MoncrieffFuture Life Progression Therapy
Anne Jirsch Professional psychic and author of Future Vision: Your Working Life joined Sean to discuss future life progression.
MoncrieffAround The World: The case of the Australia catfish
Jonathan deBurca Butler takes listeners through the week's international stories.
MoncrieffBroken Heart Syndrome
They say you can die of a broken heart and as it turns out you really can. Professor Carl Vaughan Consultant Cardiologist at the Mercy University Hospital in…
MoncrieffCrisp Sandwich Addiction!
A Coventry woman who lived on cheese and onion crisp sandwiches for 23 YEARS has finally eaten a proper meal after being hypnotised. Zoe Sadler, 25, has…
MoncrieffNews and Natter: Jen Hogan
Jen Hogan journalist with The Irish Times joined Sean on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffTV on the Radio: Stranger Things, Big Boys and Obi Wan Kenobi
James Dempsey joined Sean for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio.
MoncrieffIs shop lifting driving up the cost of living?
A recent survey in the UK found a sharp rise in shop lifting since the cost of living started to increase. They also found many shoplifters are first-timers…
MoncrieffPhoneless for 10 days
People are getting their first smartphones younger and younger, and many have become critical of the “iPhone generations” glued to their screens. A lot of…
MoncrieffThe truth behind ancient faeces!
A recent discovery of 5000-year-old poop at Stonehenge has revealed a lot about the diets and rituals of our neolithic ancestors. Doctor Piers D. Mitchell, one…
MoncrieffCreating the Conversations with Freinds sex scenes
Ita O'Brien is an Intimacy Coordinator and Movement Director for film, television, and theatre. Since 2014, Ita O'Brien has been developing best practice when…
MoncrieffParenting: Youngest climbing out of the cot
This week on Parenting with Joanna Fortune they discussed a number of issues, including that of a two year old figured out how to climb out of his cot
MoncrieffJulia Bradbury on talking Cancer with children
Julia Bradbury was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021 and she received the news while filming for This Morning in the This Morning forest. She…
MoncrieffRepublican Member wants armed guards at US schools
Following the death of least 19 children and two teachers after a teenager opened fire at a primary school in Texas, in the worst school shooting in the US in…
MoncrieffHow To... Make a Will
This week on How To.. Moncrieff is joined by John Costello Solicitor with Orpen Franks specialising in wills and administration of estates and Past President…
MoncrieffAlbert Einstein's image rights
When Albert Einstein was an employee of Princeton University he was very well paid, but this was nothing compared to the millions he makes posthumously every…
MoncrieffTell Me Why: The Capability Approach
Dr Graham Finlay, from the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin, joins Sean to answer what is 'The Capability Approach.'…
MoncrieffWaking up with a Northern Irish accent!
Australian woman Angie Yen woke up from surgery with a Northern Ireland accent. Angie Yen joined Sean to share her experience, she told him even one year on…
MoncrieffAround The World: Homeless people banned from living outside
Jonathan deBurca Butler takes listeners through the week's international stories. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or…
MoncrieffMelissa Navia
This summer a new Star Trek spin-off series is due to hit our screens. For actor Melissa Navia "Star Trek: Strange New World" was a huge career break however…
MoncrieffTV on the Radio: Life and Beth, Brainstorm and The Flight Attendant
James Dempsey joined Sean for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify…
MoncrieffTaliban Underground Schools
When the Taliban first took control of Afghanistan last August, they promised a more egalitarian society for women than their previous stint as leaders…
MoncrieffStuff that Changed The World: The Bouncy Castle
Simon Tierney joined Sean to chart the history of the bouncy castle. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Download…
MoncrieffAre supersonic airplanes coming back?
It’s now 19 years since the Concorde graced our skies but now Boom, a manufacturer based in Colorado, are attempting to bring the supersonic planes back. Dave…
MoncrieffThe Art Of Thatching
Owners of Ireland’s thatched cottages fear they could face extinction unless the State intervenes to help them secure affordable insurance cover. It’s sparked…
MoncrieffNews and Natter: Diarmaid Ferriter
Professor of modern and Irish history at UCD Diarmaid Ferriter joined Sean on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week. Listen…
MoncrieffMovies and Booze: #NonAlcoholicBeers
In this week's Movies and Booze, Stephanie Priesner was joined by Dean mcGuinness, Esther McCarthy and Fionnuala Jones. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on…