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We’ve all had a laugh at our children’s expense when they mispronounce certain words growing up. Journalist and Mum of seven, Jen Hogan, has been speaking to parents to find some of the common occurrences in Irish households, and joins Seán to share her findings.

While we’re nearing the end of the count for the local elections, the European counts are expected to continue for a few days yet.  Many of us just go to the polling station, mark the papers, pop them into the box and wait to hear whether “our guys” got elected.  But, what happens between slipping that paper into the box and declaring a candidate elected is a mammoth task.  So, who runs them? Are there legal advisors on site should a discrepancy arise? What are the security measures? And what if there really was a mouse in a ballot box?  Derek Mooney is a former Fianna Fáil Strategist and Campaign Manager, he joins Seán to discuss.

A man in Northern Ireland has had a Guinness World Record for continuous drumming verified, after an extraordinary 150 hours of play. But, how did he actually pull off this feat? Joining John to discuss is that drummer, Ali Brown.

Decades after the iconic car, made famous in ‘Back to the Future’, ceased production, a festival this weekend will gather over 60 DeLoreans for a major celebration. Joining John to discuss is David Mathers, Co-Organiser of DeLorean Revival.

From lawnmowers to ski suits to foot massagers, there’s something for everyone in the middle aisle of Aldi.  The “German discounter” is celebrating 25 years in Ireland, and while it took some time to get used to the speedy checkouts, they’ve become a staple store across Ireland with 161 premises.  But how much did their arrival change the Irish market?  Denis O’Hora is Director of the Masters in Consumer Psychology at University of Galway, and joins guest host John Fardy to discuss.

A Russian cosmonaut has become the first person to spend over 1000 days in space. But how is this possible? And what effect does this have on the body and mind? Joining Seán to discuss is Leo Enright, Space Commentator.

Quentin Tarantino has been giving out a lot in recent years over the price of a cinema ticket, which he says is prohibiting people from attending. Some are saying this is the reason big movies aren’t performing as well as the box office. Brian Lloyd is the movie editor for Entertainment.ie, and joins Seán to discuss.

Are you one of the 20% of tourists guilty of public urination? The 10% of holiday makers who admit to vomming abroad or the 5% who engage in public nudity on their joliers?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Bad Tourists and why their tirade might be taking a turn for the worse:

The state has acquired two new surveillance aircraft, but what exactly will they be used for? Joining Seán to discuss is someone who spent time with the aircraft: Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times.Image: Irish Air Corps

It may not be as much of a big winner as the lottery, but there is currently over €3 million worth of unclaimed prize bonds!Joining Seán to discuss why this is the case is Siobhan Maguire, Consumer Journalist.