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Aug 7, 2024 • 10min
The downsides of having a large penis
Matt Barr apparently has the UK’s largest penis, and believe it or not, it’s not what it’s cracked up to be. He details his issues in his upcoming book ‘A Long Story’, and joins Seán to discuss what life is like.

Aug 6, 2024 • 3min
Making soaps for men using Guinness and Barry’s Tea
While much of the soap market has moved towards the pump format, there is still a devoted customer base for the original bar. One man in Dublin turned a lockdown hobby into a successful business, offering Guinness and Barry’s Tea soap for men. Joining me now is John Larkin, Founder of The Black Stuff.Image: The Black Stuff

Aug 6, 2024 • 11min
Nobody wants to be a priest - why?
Just one man is currently studying to join the priesthood, with another starting his studies this September. This is due to a crisis of faith, according to Father Seamus McEntee, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Dublin. He joins Seán to discuss.

Aug 6, 2024 • 9min
How to get over a fear of flying
As many listeners prepare to fly abroad for their holidays, spare a thought for those who struggle to even get on a plane due to aerophobia. Statistics show that 1 in 5 Irish people have a fear of flying. Joining Seán to discuss is Dr JF Leader, Psychologist with Fear of Flying Ireland.

Aug 6, 2024 • 6min
Insults that evolve and die out
A new study shows that many young people in the UK appear to be unaware of the meaning of classic insults such as ‘plonker’ and ‘ninny’, but are Irish insults more robust? Joining Seán to discuss is Donal O’Dea, Co-Author of ‘The Book of Feckin' Irish Insults for gobdaws as thick as manure and only half as useful’...

Aug 6, 2024 • 9min
Have dog accessories gone too far?
Just when you thought you’ve seen it all - Dolce & Gabbana have debuted a dog perfume… Fefé by D&G is a designer fragrance for pups, which retails at €100. It begs the question: have we gone too far when it comes to dog accessories? Joining Seán in the studio to discuss this is Jennifer Sheahan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner, former Home of the Year winner, and dog owner!Image: Dolce & Gabbana

Aug 6, 2024 • 18min
Can hate-spreading platforms actually be shut down?
Anti-immigration protests and riots have been rife in the UK over the last number of days, but where the far-right finds itself most at home and often where these types of sentiments spark up is online. Fergus Finlay believes we should be shutting down social media platforms that help to spread hate, but is this a realistic or indeed practical option? He joins Seán to discuss.

Aug 2, 2024 • 27min
So You Think You’re an Adult:My housemate cuts his toenails in the sitting room
You thought being a grown-up was easy? Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Sean Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Aug 1, 2024 • 24min
What unrealistic high standards do you have? Henry Mckean reports
What unrealistic high standards do people have? Henry McKean joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Aug 1, 2024 • 9min
The hypocrisy behind cancel culture
A commentator on Eurosport was let go the other night after making a comment about female swimmers. But why has cancel culture taken over from apologies and forgiveness? Brendan O’Neill, a writer for the The Daily Mail, who has been exploring this joined Sean on the show to discuss.


