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Jan 20, 2025 • 8min
The history of Ireland’s banking strikes
What happened during the Bank Strikes in Ireland in the 1960s and 1970s? And how did people get access to cash when the banks went on strike?To discuss, Seán is joined by Rachel O’Dwyer is a Lecturer in Digital Cultures in the National College of Art and Design, Dublin and author of ‘Tokens: The Future of Money in the Age of the Platform’.
Jan 20, 2025 • 9min
Star Citizen - the most expensive piece of entertainment ever
The development expenses of blockbuster games have been climbing ever higher over the years towards big Hollywood-style spending.But, a new game has outstriped those film budgets quite substantially: ‘Star Citizen’ might just be the most expensive piece of entertainment ever made…Peter Lynch is a Lecturer in Computer Games in TUD, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Cloud Imperium Games
Jan 20, 2025 • 24min
What did you want to be when you grew up? - Henry McKean Asks
Life rarely works out the way you planned it. When you were younger - did you actually achieve the profession you said you wanted? And, is that such a bad thing?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.
Jan 16, 2025 • 4min
White-tailed eagle shot in Westmeath
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has announced that one of the state’s rare white-tailed eagles has been shot dead in Co. Westmeath. But, why is this so significant?Joining Seán to discuss is Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland…
Jan 16, 2025 • 7min
Why is milk a villain’s drink?
Even though “Them bones them bones need calcium!”, why is it that drinking whole milk has become so contentious?In many films and TV shows, milk is often portrayed as the villain’s drink...Newstalk’s Own, Sarah McKenna Barry, joins Seán to discuss.
Jan 16, 2025 • 7min
What happened to GAA Handball?
GAA is such a central part of Irish life that, even if you are not athletically inclined at all, it’s pretty much impossible to avoid its sports.Well, two of them at least. Whereas Hurling and Football are ubiquitous, we almost forget that Handball exists.Why? And what happened to this once popular Irish pastime?Ailill Martin is a Documentary Filmmaker and Director of ‘Hit The Wall’, he joins Seán to discuss.
Jan 16, 2025 • 27min
What’s your biggest regret in life? - Henry McKean Asks
Is it healthy to reflect on past mistakes? Should we be wallowing in them? Or is it best to rarely think about things - and move on with our lives?Henry McKean has been out asking the public for their biggest regrets, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.
Jan 15, 2025 • 5min
Why do we yawn?
Why do we yawn? Is it our body’s way to tell us we’re tired, or is it an attempt to keep us awake? Also, why is it infectious?Phil Smyth, Physicist, Engineer and Science Communicator joins Seán to discuss.
Jan 15, 2025 • 8min
Could a ‘Digital Euro’ be our answer to cryptocurrency?
As a continent, Europe is the least engaged with cryptocurrencies. Are we lagging behind, and if so, could a so-called ‘Digital Euro’ be the solution?Joining Seán to discuss is Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP and member of the EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee…
Jan 15, 2025 • 10min
Could we see Cornish independence?
The amount of people living in Cornwall who now identify as Cornish nationals, as opposed to English, has doubled since 2011. With a Labour government now in power in Westminster, is the opportunity for devolution around the corner?Joining Seán to discuss is Joanie Willett, Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Exeter and Co-Director of the Institute for Cornish Studies…
