Moncrieff

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Mar 22, 2024 • 15min

What is it like to undergo a lie detector test?

When we think of lie detector, we might associate it with the likes of Jerry Springer and Jeremy Kyle and the roaring audience when the lie detector says he is NOT the father! But what is it like to undergo a lie detector test?Kirsty Blake Knox is a writer and journalist with The Irish Independent and has decided to see for herself and joined Sean to discuss...
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Mar 21, 2024 • 9min

Ulster Museum: 'This is everyone's story'

Today, the show LIVE from the Belfast Room at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, with thanks to Tourism NI.Hannah Crowdy, Head of Curatorial at National Museums NI joined Sean to chat through the various stopping points through the museum, including the Troubles and Beyond Gallery...
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Mar 21, 2024 • 14min

North Star: A Belfast celebration of Black music and culture

On Friday, 25th October, Solab, a dynamic new collective helmed by Kwame Daniels - presents 'North Star,' a citywide spectacle in Belfast. Showcasing an ambitious blend of music, visual art, and literature, the live show celebrates the rich heritage of Black music and cultures. Sean was joined LIVE in Belfast by Kwame Daniels, DJ and Founder and CEO of Bounce Culture…
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Mar 21, 2024 • 7min

Why can’t Irish passport holders in Northern Ireland vote in Irish elections?

While people living in Northern Ireland are entitled to dual British and Irish citizenship, one journalist believes that the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement is not being followed because Irish citizens here are not allowed to vote in the Republic and are therefore disenfranchised. Sean was joined by John Laverty, Journalist with the Belfast Telegraph to discuss...
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Mar 21, 2024 • 20min

'Things take me a while!' - Henry asks the people of Belfast about procrastinating

Many of us keep putting off jobs around the house and goals we are trying to achieve. The Cambridge Dictionary defines procrastination as “the act of delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring”. Newstalk’s biggest procrastinator, Henry McKean joined Sean LIVE in Belfast to discuss...
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Mar 21, 2024 • 7min

Free condoms are back at the Olympics!

The tradition of giving out free condoms to Olympic athletes dates back to 1988 when AIDS fears prompted the Winter Olympics hosted in Canada to embrace a new way of thinking and provide 6,000 free condoms. In the intervening years the practice has only grown and with the upcoming Paris Olympics lifting the so called “intimacy ban” imposed during COVID, condoms may have never been more important. Sean was joined by Ellen Gutoskey, staff writer with Mental Floss... 
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Mar 20, 2024 • 11min

Leo Varadkar resigns: 'His time in office has taken a toll on him'

Today's headlines are dominated by the unexpected news that Leo Varadkar is resigning as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael. This development is the latest in a series of dramatic events for Fine Gael, marked by the decision of 10 of its elected TDs to take early retirement instead of braving the upcoming General Election.Sean was joined by Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent who will share insights into the successes and failures of celebrity politicians in Ireland. 
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Mar 20, 2024 • 9min

What does the role of a food stylist entail?

We are all aware of those mouth-watering food advertisements we see everywhere but have you ever been disappointed when the ad doesn’t translate into real life, well those tasty ads might have a bit of movie magic.  Sean was joined by Anne Marie Tobin, who is a food stylist...
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Mar 20, 2024 • 9min

Rising trend of divorce rings

Emily Ratajkowski has showed off her divorce ring on social media, but what even is a divorce ring and why are they so trendy? Chupi Sweetman is a jewelery designer and she joined Sean to discuss...
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Mar 20, 2024 • 12min

What does it take to play James Bond?

With the rumour mill in overdrive over the news that Aaron Taylor-Johnson may have been offered the role of James Bond, what has the process of casting 007 been historically? Sean was joined by Brian Lloyd, Movies Editor at Entertainment.ie and Movies & Booze panelist...

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