Shows / Moncrieff
Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment
Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
Episodes
MoncrieffThe mystery of New York City’s ‘Manhole Creepers’
New York City police are investigating the bizarre case of ‘manhole creepers’ emerging from the city’s sewers, apparently looking for treasure. For more on the…
MoncrieffWhy should you watch a film in 70mm?
Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller ‘Disclosure Day’, about the leadup to a worldwide revelation that humanity is not alone, is set to release this Friday…
MoncrieffDoes sport lead to a spike in domestic violence?
As the World Cup kicks off tomorrow, it is worth bearing in mind that research consistently shows a spike in domestic abuse against women during major football…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Disappearances & Returns
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where people…
MoncrieffHow much is too much when it comes to PDA?
Is there such a thing as too much PDA? While there is no definitive answer, there are moments where even the most open of us must draw the line? But, are we…
MoncrieffWhy “real drivers” love crap cars
Any loser can drive a posh car, but it takes real character to drive a crap one. At least, that’s what Seán’s guest thinks… Features Writer with the London…
MoncrieffIs there a “right” way to bid on a home?
Is there a strategy you should be using when bidding on a house? Michael Houghton, host of the Irish FIRE podcast, a show about financial independence, doesn't…
MoncrieffThe Witches of Etsy - Emma Tyrrell Reports
Did you know that you can buy spells from witches on Etsy? Emma Tyrrell has been investigating this supernatural side of the internet, and sent in this report!
MoncrieffAmerican woman on Instagram love story with Irishman gone wrong
Sparks flew for Texas based Theresa Rowley when an Irishman slid into her Instagram DMs, but it all came to a tragic ending… Theresa is back in Ireland, and…
MoncrieffAre periods still a taboo subject?
Today marks No Apologies Period Day. The day focuses on period positivity, open conversation, and reducing the shame that can surround menstruation. But, are…
MoncrieffWhat are the guidelines for first contact with aliens?
SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence committee, has updated its guidelines for the first time in 16 years on how to manage the communication of…
MoncrieffWhat is the new ‘NeeDoh’ craze?
Toy shops across the world have been struggling to keep NeeDoh’s in stock, even having to ration them when they eventually come in. The brightly coloured…
MoncrieffThe Benefits of Being Alone - Henry McKean Reports
While it’s often said that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, is there value in our modern world to be alone sometimes? Henry McKean has been out…
MoncrieffWhy are bagels popular again in Ireland?
The bagel has become a staple of lunchtimes here in Ireland again. In the mid-2000s, we had bagel bars across the country, until in the 2010s when carbs became…
MoncrieffHow do you write an obituary?
Deep in the New York Times lies a strange collection of articles that have yet to be published. At last count, their number of obituaries was at over 2,000…
MoncrieffDealing with slugs after a downpour
The recent downpours of rain are bringing the slugs out in large numbers, and at the worst time for gardeners, when new vegetable seedlings are at their most…
MoncrieffFour Questions: Perfect Petrol Station Sandwiches
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What…
MoncrieffShould there be a drunk driving limit for cyclists?
Unlike drunk driving, the current law on cycling while intoxicated does not specify a specific limit. Rather, it relies on the Gardaí judging whether you are…
MoncrieffChef uses partner’s breastmilk to make ice cream - why?
Seán’s guest is a Chef who has been experimenting with a very unusual ice cream… (It’s breastmilk flavour). Joining to discuss is Alasdair Gill, Chef and…
MoncrieffWhy do we have so few cockroaches in Ireland?
Last month saw the largest seizure of illegal insects in Australian history, over 100,000 giant cockroaches, worth nearly 200,000 Australian Dollars, were…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide: Dressing Up
The 2026 wedding season is here for some, and approaching for others. So, what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-shaped? For this week’s ‘Moncrieff’s…
MoncrieffWhat does Irish-grown wine look like?
On a segment like Movies and Booze, you’ll see many exotic types of wine tried, from different parts of the world, but what does a local wine taste like? How…
MoncrieffStopping the need for ‘Doom Spending’
Have you ever felt the need to spend money on things you don’t need when you get anxious? Well there’s a new name for it: ‘Doom Spending’. It has become quite…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘Spermmaxxing’ - and does it go too far?
Have you heard of the new trend ‘Spermmaxxing’? On social media, people are using this as a term to describe ways you can increase the quality and quantity of…
MoncrieffWhy does Martin Scorsese want to use AI for filmmaking?
The storyboarding community is up in arms after it was revealed that Martin Scorsese has invested in a firm that uses AI to make storyboards, rather than human…
MoncrieffHow technology has changed the way we watch the World Cup
As the World Cup gets underway in a matter of days, how exactly will new technology change the way it is broadcast into our sitting rooms? Joining Seán to…
MoncrieffWhat would you do if you were a trillionaire? - Henry McKean Reports
Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire. If you had that kind of money what would you do with it? Should any one person have that much money?…
MoncrieffWho are the political dynasties of Ireland?
As you may have heard, not all is well in the Healy-Rae family. In an interview to Radio Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae said he felt like he had to resign his…
MoncrieffStaffless hotels - how do they work?
Would you be excited by the idea of a ‘staffless hotel’? How does one work, where there’s nobody to check you in or out? Joining Seán to discuss is Jack Rear…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: The Con Artists of Ireland
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases of con artists in…
MoncrieffShould we have “bad bosses” to be successful?
On a recent podcast, former First Lady Michelle Obama has said that Gen Z needs “bad bosses”. In particular, they need to be “unappreciated” or “bored” to make…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘Great Irish Pub Ride’?
Seán’s guests are embarking on a two‑week tandem bike ride from Malin to Mizen, celebrating one of Ireland’s most important social institutions: the local pub!…
MoncrieffWhen cars almost destroyed the company that made them
Every now and again, a car manufacturer will bring out a car that will greatly hurt their image, and their wallets. Ferrari have recently revealed their first…
MoncrieffShould schools bring back the milk scheme?
The milk scheme might be nostalgic for some of you listening. Primary schools across the country provided lukewarm milk to their pupils for around €1.40 a…
MoncrieffWhat exactly are night terrors?
We all have nightmares from time to time, but night terrors are something quite different. For one, they’re not counted as dreams, so how do you explain them?…
MoncrieffThe re-chalking of the Cerne Giant
The Cerne Giant, a 55 metre chalk figure inscribed on the Dorset landscape, is currently undergoing a massive makeover, but how does it all work? Joining Seán…
MoncrieffWhy do people get annoyed by sustainable living?
Journalist and author Suzanne Harrington lives in the most vegan town in the UK, and in turn lives her life sustainably - cycling to work, eating vegan, etc…
MoncrieffWhat does rehab look like for technology addiction?
You will often hear about people going on a ‘digital detox’, but eventually going back to social media and their phones in the same way an addict would go back…
MoncrieffWhy do people still commodify Marilyn Monroe?
This week marks 100 years since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. Despite being deceased for over 70 years, the commodification of her assets continues. Eleanor…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide: Speeches
The 2026 wedding season is approaching. So what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-shaped? For this week’s ‘Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide’, Sean…
MoncrieffWhy is Ireland visible from Wales in hot weather?
British folk singer Matthew Crampton recently uploaded a clip of the Wicklow Mountains on his Instagram account. That sounds normal enough - until you realise…
MoncrieffHow did Aer Lingus get its name?
As Aer Lingus marks its 90th birthday this year, have you ever wondered about the origins of its name? Joining Seán to discuss is Eoghan Corry, from Travel…
MoncrieffMicheál Martin and the importance of enunciation
In the Dáil chamber yesterday, Mary Lou McDonald accused the Taoiseach of being a mumbler and not enunciating properly. Joining Seán to analyse this is Terry…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘attractiveness gap’?
A new study has confirmed that women are generally more attractive than men, but why are we different from other species, and why is there an ‘attractiveness…
MoncrieffOnline scams are getting more clever - what you need to know
We’re constantly being warned about scammers online trying to get access to your bank account and important info, and long gone are the days of Nigerian…
MoncrieffWhat does a Quaker school look like?
The Quakers are a small enough community in Ireland, but there is one Quaker-ethos school in Waterford that has been around since 1798. So, what makes it…
MoncrieffShould we live like it’s the 90s again? - Henry McKean Reports
A new survey reveals what people would most like to bring back from the 1990s, including renting videos and leaving the house without a phone. Whether it was…
Moncrieff‘Hostile Agents’ among 14,000 Russians given Irish visas since 2022?
Since Russia’s attempt at a full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ireland has issued 14,000 visas to their citizens, including possible ‘hostile agents’…
MoncrieffWhat was the ‘Vogue Diet’ in the 1970s?
You wouldn’t think that having wine for breakfast was good for a diet - and it isn’t! But in the 1970’s, Vogue Magazine touted this and other measures as a…
MoncrieffNew novel is based on the archives of Cork’s famous Lunatic Asylum
Seán’s guest has always been fascinated by the longest building in Ireland, the old Victorian Cork District Lunatic Asylum, on the bank of the River Lee. Now…
MoncrieffHow the first round-the-world hot air balloon flight was achieved
Travelling around the world by balloon sounds fun, but is much harder than it seems. The first successful non-stop journey was done in the 90’s, and is the…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Unexpected Catches
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss crimes where the…
MoncrieffWould posting dog poo to owners solve littering issues?
While dog fouling is a perennial issue in Ireland, are we missing a trick by not looking to the solutions provided by other countries? Seán’s guest thinks the…
MoncrieffWhat does gold panning look like in Ireland?
Just like the old cowboy movies, there are people in Ireland who pan for gold. So, what does that look like here, and is there much gold to be found? Joining…
MoncrieffHow do you charge your EV if you don’t have a driveway?
If you want to get an electric car, but you don’t have a driveway in front of your home, you will run into some annoying issues. With public chargers being…
MoncrieffWhat phone should you buy for your teenager?
As thousands of 12 and 13 year olds prepare to head to secondary school in September, many parents will be considering what smartphone to get for them. Adrian…
MoncrieffFrance launches €1 meal scheme for college students
A new scheme in France this month has seen three course meals for €1 rolled out at college campuses across the country, at a cost of €90 million to the…
MoncrieffDoes ‘Rivals’ poorly portray romance?
A lot of people are enjoying the TV show ‘Rivals’ with the hair, music and campiness, but it is set in an era where power imbalances between a man and a woman…
MoncrieffActivists occupy closed Dublin pub in hopes of community centre
A group that call themselves the ‘Revolutionary Housing League’ have broken into a pub in the Liberties area of Dublin. Ardee House was closed in 2010, and is…
MoncrieffAre people’s table manners getting worse?
Seán’s guest is currently travelling around Ireland in her campervan, and has been appalled by the state of Irish table manners while dining out in…