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An Estonian man has managed to complete the first ever walk across the famous Strait of Messina that connects Sicily to the Italian mainland. And how did he do it? By using a 3.5 kilometre rope!Joining Stefanie Preissner to discuss is Jaan Roose, slackline walker and Hollywood stuntman.Image: Red Bull

Clowns have had a reputation for being quite frightening, for both kids and adults. Is this still the case today? What kind of reputation do clowns have now? Are things more or less the same?Stefanie Preissner is joined by Jolly Jingles, a clown based in the UK, to discuss.

As a woman, it’s likely that you’ve been exposed to some level of misogyny during your adult years, be it assumptions about your sexuality or unwanted comments and attention on your physical appearance. Columnist for the Irish Examiner, Jennifer Horgan, is unpacking this misogyny in her latest article, titled: ‘I hate to say this, but I hope my daughters will have small breasts.’ Jennifer joins Stefanie Preissner to discuss.

Venice has earned two million euro from a pilot programme which charges day-trippers an entrance fee in a bid to cut down on overtourism. Despite its financial success, there has been much controversy around the scheme since it was introduced in April, with locals protesting that it is not enough to deter locals from the city. Joining guest host Stefanie Preissner to discuss is The Guardian’s Rome Correspondent, Angela Giuffrida.

If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that this country loves a bandwagon. A more recent example of this was Taylor Swift’s three sellout tours at the Aviva – everyone was suddenly a superfan! Édaein O’Connell was writing about Ireland’s rich history of bandwagons in the Independent recently, and joins guest host Stefanie Preissner to discuss.

The King of England broke tradition recently, by fist-bumping people in favour of a handshake. What are some of the ways we greet people? And are some better than others?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been greeting the public to get their thoughts.

Instagram is notorious for censoring female toplessness, while accepting male toplessness, but how does this affect artists who use the platform to showcase their work?Joining Seán to discuss is a Newry-based artist fighting the censorship, Cliodhna Doherty.

Are you someone who can bring the craic to just about every occasion?  Well, if so, there is a new job opening that could be for you! The AC Hotel in Glasgow has advertised the position of a Banter Merchant. Jennifer Williamson is the Deputy Manager of the Hotel, and joins Seán to discuss.

While fans of 'Mad Men' will be well aware of the allure of a fancy home bar, is it possible to actually make one yourself at home? And what should be included?Joining Seán to discuss is Jennifer Sheahan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and former ‘Home of the Year’ winner.

You’ve heard of forensics, but have you heard of forensic ecology? Patricia Wiltshire has worked on more than 300 cases, solving murders across the UK and Ireland using her extensive knowledge of botany and palynology (the study of plant pollen and spores) to help her do so. Patricia Seán to discuss her astounding career as a forensic ecologist.