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As the housing crisis continues, some listeners might consider the idea of investing in a modular home. But, what exactly is this, and will it save you money? Joining Seán to discuss is Jennifer Sheahan, Former Home of the Year Winner and Columnist for the Irish Examiner.Image: McGuigan Architects

What would you add or change to a school curriculum? A group of science bodies say "essential experiences" will reduce inequalities in subjects like science, technology, engineering and mathematics.Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been asking what life learning things would you have loved to have been taught in school, and joins Seán Moncrieff to discuss.

We know the tradition of not wearing white to a wedding, but in the Irish Times today Emer McLysaght writes that black is also best avoided, because apparently it shows you disapprove of the union. So, what are some of the worst wedding guest faux pas you can commit?Joining guest host John Fardy to discuss is Jessica O’Sullivan, One Fab Day Wedding Magazine Editor.

A postcard that was sent over 120 years ago was finally delivered a few days ago, but not to its intended recipient. This was an extraordinary and unlikely story that unfolded in south Wales recently, and John Fardy is joined by Henry Darby, Marketing and Communications Officer for Swansea Building Society to discuss.Image: Swansea Building Society

Who doesn’t love a good plot twist? That jaw-dropping moment when a movie pulls the rug out from under you. But, here’s the thing, while a great twist can elevate a film to legendary status, too much twisting can leave a plot tangled and the audience confused.Joining John Fardy to discuss the art of the twist is Olivia Fahy, Movie Reviewer and Editor of Geek Ireland.Image: Disney

There is a new trend that's stirring up quite the controversy: raw milk. It's gaining popularity across the globe, with even superstar striker Erling Haaland a keen consumer of unpasteurised milk. However, not everyone is raising a glass in celebration. While some claim it's packed with more vitamins and minerals than its pasteurised counterpart, health experts are sounding the alarm.Joining guest host John Fardy to discuss this is Dairy Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, Aidan Brennan.

While it is well known that many incidents of sexual harassment go unreported, a new platform aims to make it easier for women to log their experiences. Joining me guest host John Fardy to discuss is Emily O’Gorman, Founder of Reportd.

Elon Musk, the owner of X [formerly Twitter] has announced that he is bucking the trend and switching the gun emoji on his platform from a water pistol to a real firearm, in a bid to counter so-called ‘wokeism’. Joining guest host John Fardy to look at this and the broader evolution of the emoji landscape is Elaine Burke, Host of the ‘For Tech Sake’ podcast.

McDonald's is set to open 200 new outlets in Ireland and the UK over next four years, and the American chain Wendy's has announced that it’s opening their first restaurant on this side of the Atlantic next year.So, is Ireland fast food obsessed? And what is our favourite chain?Russell Alford is Co-Restaurant Critic at The Sunday Times Ireland and author of the deep frying cookbook ‘HOT FAT’ and joins John Fardy to discuss.

Have you ever wondered what kind of work goes behind handling and training a mountain rescue dog? It’s an incredibly important role our canine friends can play.To discuss, guest host John Fardy is joined by Audrey McNicholas, Dog Handler with SARDA (Search and Rescue Dog Association).Image: SARDA Ireland