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Feb 19, 2026 • 7min
Why have nicotine pouches risen in popularity?
The new kid on the block when it comes to nicotine is snus, little nicotine pouches. But how does it work and why are researchers concerned about the absence of regulation?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Dr. Denise Proudfoot, who has been examining snus use.

Feb 19, 2026 • 12min
How do you properly ask for a pay rise?
New research has shown that sought-after workers are being offered salary increases of up to 8%, but employers are holding off on increments for most employees. So, where do you start if you decide to take matters into your own hands and ask for a pay rise?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Peter Cosgrove, Future of Work Expert.

Feb 19, 2026 • 14min
Comedian Claire Parker on her work at 32
Comedian Claire Parker has built a devoted, largely female audience with her sharp, pragmatic take on modern womanhood.Blending stand-up with candid podcast conversations, she tackles everything from ageing and ambition to social media, self-worth, and the pressure women feel around motherhood.At 32, she’s focused on being honest, vulnerable, and confident - without self-censorship or self-loathing.Claire Parker joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss!

Feb 19, 2026 • 21min
Is there still a stigma around therapy? - Henry McKean Asks
Issues around anxiety are fueling sick days and a ‘worklessness’ crisis. Is it time we tried to get over any stigma around asking and seeking help once and for all?Henry McKean has been finding out, and joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.

Feb 18, 2026 • 10min
What’s it like being a nude life model?
Seán’s guest is a student and decided to become a life model to help fund his art lessons. So, what is being a nude life model like?Johnny Murray joins to discuss.

Feb 18, 2026 • 5min
Are you entitled to some of the €33 million held by the HSE?
€33m belonging to dead or missing patients is being held unclaimed in accounts managed by the HSE. So, how do you find out if you are entitled to any of this?Joining Seán to discuss is Mary Frances Fahy, solicitor and tax consultant at Fahy Neilan Solicitors, in Co. Roscommon…

Feb 18, 2026 • 9min
How ‘What a Fat Girl Eats in a Day’ bucks online pressures
‘What I Eat in A Day’ videos have become commonplace across social media platforms like Tik Tok and Instagram but recently, the irreverent ‘What A Fat Girl Eats in a Day’ has come to shake things up. The pioneering UK creative behind it, Christy Collins, is quietly fighting back against #SkinnyTok and stereotypes.She joins Seán to discuss the double-standards that started it all, and how attitudes have yet to change.

Feb 18, 2026 • 7min
Why the corsage is making a comeback
Once a symbol of old-school romance and prom-night nostalgia, the corsage is making an unapologetically modern comeback. Championed in the 1990s by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, the floral flourish has re-emerged on today’s runways and street style scene as a statement accessory with surprising versatility.Joining Seán to discuss this is Fashion Guru Laura Mullet.

Feb 18, 2026 • 17min
How do you write a book?
They say everyone has a book in them - the tricky part is getting it out, and then onto a shelf. As author Richard Fitzpatrick releases his third book, he’s lifting the lid on what it really takes to go from bright idea to published hardback; agents, advances, edits, rejection, royalties, and a lot more coffee than glamour…If you’ve ever thought, “I might write a book someday,” this might be the reality check, and the roadmap you need.Richard Fitzpatrick joins Seán to discuss.

Feb 18, 2026 • 10min
Parts for Russian drones used in Ukraine war are being shipped from Ireland
Parts for deadly drones, and made by companies headquartered in Ireland, have made their way to Russia despite EU bans on such activity, thanks to downstream sales.Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times, has been involved in an investigation into this matter and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Reuters


