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Sep 20, 2024 • 9min
How to avoid a massive mini-bar bill
If you’ve ever stumbled into a hotel room in the wee hours of the morning, you’ll know the temptation to break into the mini-bar can be overwhelming. However, what happens when you’re slapped with that dreaded mini-bar bill? Is there any way of avoiding it? Seán is joined by Ciara Mooney, Managing Director of Freedom Travel and Solo Travel to find out…

Sep 20, 2024 • 10min
Woman goes viral after making cup of tea in an air fryer
While air fryers are all the rage nowadays, there is one thing you probably haven’t imagined preparing in the popular convection oven: a cup of tea. Seán’s guest went viral after being featured on This Morning on ITV yesterday after her guide on how to achieve the perfect air fryer tea. Joining Seán to discuss is influencer Whitney Ainscough from Yorkshire, who uses her air fryer to cook pretty much everything…

Sep 19, 2024 • 6min
Vatican to make decision over Medjugorje
Every year many Irish pilgrims visit Medjugorje in Bosnia. Today, the Vatican issued a statement on its process of authentication.Joining Seán to discuss what this means is Michael Kelly, Director of Public Affairs of Aid to the Church in Need and former Editor of The Irish Catholic.Image: Joe Walsh Tours

Sep 19, 2024 • 7min
What gifts can politicians accept in Ireland?
As the controversy continues over the large amount of gifts accepted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, what exactly are the rules for public officials accepting gifts here in Ireland? Joining Seán to discuss is Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent for Bauer Media.

Sep 19, 2024 • 22min
Are we too serious? - Henry McKean Asks
As a people, have we become too serious? What do we do nowadays to have fun? With so many responsibilities, where do we find the time?Well, Henry McKean has been out asking the public if they are boring or not and joins Seán to discuss.

Sep 19, 2024 • 9min
What are head lice exactly?
It's that time of year again, where your children come home from school pulling the hair off themselves because they are riddled with head lice.But, what are these creatures that invade our homes each year?Carol Johnson is a Trichologist and joins Seán to discuss.

Sep 18, 2024 • 6min
Is music plagiarism just a coincidence?
Miley Cyrus is reportedly being sued for alleged copyright infringement over her hit 2023 single ‘Flowers’, by a company that claims it owns a share of the copyright of pop singer Bruno Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man’.But, seeing as every song released after 2010 sounds the same, are we going to run into this situation more and more in the future?Philip Magee is an Irish Music Producer and joins me Seán to discuss.

Sep 18, 2024 • 15min
The pill that can fix a drinking problem
Lots of people like to unwind after a hard day's work with a glass of wine, a bottle of beer or even a tipple of gin.Sometimes one becomes 2, and 3 becomes 4. Before you know it, you’re questioning whether or not you have a problem.And if that’s you, you’re not alone. But, what if there was a way to curb your habit, without giving up drinking? Spoiler alert, there is!Joining Seán to discuss is Annabel Fenwick Elliott, Freelance Writer and Editor.

Sep 18, 2024 • 7min
Should the hierarchical minimum wage be made more equal?
Currently in Ireland, the minimum wage is offered in different bandwidths for those workers who are under the age of 20. Seán’s guest has been arguing in the Irish Times that the minimum wage should be the same for everyone, regardless of age.Jamie Mac Giolla Bhrian, student at DCU and youth activist, joins the show to discuss.

Sep 18, 2024 • 8min
Irishman to compete in mullet competition
While mullets appear to be getting more and more popular among younger people, one man from Mayo has taken it to a different level and will soon compete in the Swiss Mullet Cup.Joining Seán to discuss is competitive mullet wearer, Trevor Hyland.


