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Jul 1, 2024 • 23min
What do you think of dress codes? - Henry McKean Asks
Whether at work, school or a fancy restaurant, everyone comes across dress codes during their lives, but what do you think about them? Should it be suit and tie wherever you go? Or should you be allowed to wear Crocs in the office?Newstalk’s Henry McKean joined Seán to share what he has heard from the public.

Jun 28, 2024 • 10min
What’s Michael Jackson’s chimp up to?
This might surprise you, but Michael Jackson’s chimp, Bubbles, is still alive! In the years since the popstar’s passing, what has his pet been up to?Joining Seán to discuss is Patti Ragan, Founder of ‘The Center for Great Apes’.

Jun 28, 2024 • 8min
Neighbour row becomes Sheffield’s newest tourist attraction!
A seemingly minor neighbourhood dispute has led to an unexpected tourist attraction in Sheffield!Joining Seán to share the details is Ashley Pemberton, News Editor at SWNS Press Agency in Leeds.

Jun 28, 2024 • 18min
How realistic is ‘The Bear’?
The critically-acclaimed chef drama ‘The Bear’ returns for a third season on Disney+. But, how realistic is their depiction of a restaurant kitchen?Joining Seán to discuss is chef JP McMahon.Image: Disney UK

Jun 27, 2024 • 8min
Swiftenomics: The money behind Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has rented out the 3 Arena for the next 4 nights – not to perform, but to sell her merchandise! Fans have been queuing up since dawn this morning, just to get their hands on a 45 quid t-shirt, such is the power of Swiftenomics. Dr. Emma Howard is an Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin and has been studying this, and joins Seán to discuss.

Jun 27, 2024 • 8min
The medical benefit to having smaller breasts?
Here’s an intriguing, yet potentially misleading headline: "Scientists discover a surprising benefit of having smaller breasts" when it comes to the production of lactose in breastmilk.Joining Seán to examine this claim, and explain what it really means is Dr Afif El-Khuffash, a paediatrician, lactation consultant, and co-host of the ‘Baby Tribe Podcast’.

Jun 27, 2024 • 9min
Why do we perform rituals?
Ever wonder why Rafael Nadal bounces the ball a million times before serving? Or why Beyoncé has pre-show routines that rival ancient ceremonies? Michael Norton, Behavioural Scientist and Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School joins Seán to reveal how these quirky rituals can transform our everyday actions into magical moments.

Jun 27, 2024 • 10min
What is the best BBQ to get?
Summertime also means barbecuing time! But if you don’t have one already, or want to upgrade, what BBQ should you get?Chef Jack O’Keeffe joins Seán Moncrieff to recommend the best options if you want to barbecue this summer!

Jun 27, 2024 • 24min
Is it hard for us to say no? - Henry McKean Asks
We might find it difficult to say no to things - especially if we’re saying it in person. And when we do, a recent survey in the UK states that many of us regret saying no.So, what’s the issue, why do we find it hard to say no? And should we say it more?Newstalk’s Henry McKean, has been out in Stillorgan asking people if they’re more of a yes or no person, and joins Seán to share what he heard.

Jun 26, 2024 • 8min
Why do we have nightmares?
New research suggests that individual personality traits and emotional state can play a significant role in how many nightmares a person has, and how profoundly they are affected by them. But what are nightmares? Why do we have them, and do they serve any real purpose? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Deirdre Barrett, Dream Researcher at Harvard Medical School, and author of ‘Committee of Sleep’ and ‘Pandemic Dreams’.


