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Empty nest syndrome is a term thrown around when people suddenly find themselves in an empty home because their children have moved out.  However, some parents may find they have a newfound freedom and peace, whilst others struggle with loneliness and silence. To discuss, Seán is joined by Fiona Looney, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail.

Hundreds of revellers descended on a pub in England for the annual Gravy Wrestling Championships yesterday. But, how does this unusual sport work?Joining Seán to discuss is John Lowe, Manager of the Rose n Bowl pub in Lancashire.Image: World Gravy Wrestling

The number of students learning how to touch type is decreasing with the rise in other devices such as smartphones and tablets.  However, colleges and businesses are finding that Gen Z is struggling to keep up with their workload because they lack this skill. To discuss, Seán is joined by Francis Walsh, Centre Manager of Pitman Training Dublin Pearse St.

Dublin City Council has announced the roll out of continuous footpaths around the capital. But, what exactly are these, and how do they work? Joining Seán to discuss is Ciarán Cuffe, Green Party member and former MEP.Image: Dublin City Council

Oasis have announced a reunion tour - after having been split apart for so long. This is chalked up to sibling rivalry, but is that really a thing, and how common is it?Seán is joined by Fiona Brennan, Acclaimed Clinical Hypnotherapist to discuss.

Popstar Dua Lipa has said that she wants to make her own flavour of ice cream: olive oil and seasalt! Is that as gross as it might sound? Or could it be quite nice?Seán is joined by Willie Devereux, Owner of Scúp Gelato in Wexford, to discuss.

There are a number of active campaigns around Ireland that are lobbying against wind farms due to their supposed aesthetic deficiencies. But, do we need to change our mindset in order to view wind turbines as beautiful instead? Joining Seán to discuss Sadhbh O’Neill, Independent Climate and Environmental Researcher, who has been writing about this in today’s Irish Times…

Sicily is famous for many things, its beautiful scenery, its rich food culture and  beautiful vineyards. It’s also known for being the home of the mafia. However, the local government there has decided to put a ban on the sale of mob souvenirs. Nick Squires is Rome Correspondent for The Telegraph, and has been writing about this. He joins Seán to discuss.Image: Paramount Pictures

Another summer is drawing to a close, and the sun has barely made an appearance. The cooler weather, it seems, is here to stay in Ireland, but, with most of southern Europe burning up, is this such a bad thing? Seán’s guest says that we need to celebrate the Irish climate. Patsy McGarry, Journalist with the Irish Times joins to discuss.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of when the widget, that little plastic ball in cans of Guinness, won the Queen's Award for Technological Achievement. In doing so, the widget beat out the Internet for best invention that year, but the story of the ball goes all the way back to the 1960s. Joining Seán to discuss is Dean McGuinness, owner of Premier International Beers.