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This month marks the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking music video ‘Thriller’, a video whose dance movies have often been mimicked but perhaps never equaled. Sean was joined Vincent Paterson, the assistant choreographer of ‘Thriller’...

Is there a difference in the way men and women organise and give Christmas presents? Justine O’Mahoney, Columnist with the Wexford People, argues that men simply are bad present givers, often bereft of thought and that they leave it all to the last minute...

One of the purest, rarest and indeed most expensive coffees in the world comes from the island of St. Helena, where Napoleon was exiled to at the end of his life. But why is it so special? Mark Stratton, a travel journalist joined Sean to discuss...

The film ‘Past Lives’ garnered several nominations yesterday at the Golden Globes announcement. The movie relies heavily on the concept of ‘inyeon’, which explains how the characters meet. But what is ‘inyeon’? Sean was joined by Sarah Son, Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Sheffield... 

In a tale that reads like fiction, a man wrongfully convicted for the murder of an Irish priest he didn't commit, and the unexpected journey of compassion that followed. How does one find the strength to forgive the unforgivable? Sean was joined by Ann Murphy, Reporter with the Irish Examiner and host of the podcast, “Forgiven”...

Is the key to a nutritious, satisfying, and economical diet hidden in the recipes passed down by our grandmothers? Traditional Irish recipes are experiencing a resurgence nationwide, indicating a return to the sustainable culinary practices of our ancestors.Sean was joined by Roann Byrne, a renowned chef and food writer, co-founder of Danu, and one of the Irish Times’s top 50 people to watch this year...

Some may consider it rude, but experts suggest people often overestimate the social consequences of rejecting an invitation.To discuss this further, Sean was joined by Henry McKean to discuss..

This weeks marks the 30th anniversary of the historic Downing Street Declaration.Johnny Fallon, of Carr Communications joined Sean to discuss...

Badvertising, the UK based group that challenges adverts that fuel the climate crisis, has recently scored a victory over an ad by Toyota. They also have a new book out.Sean was joined by Andrew Simms, co-author of 'Badvertising'...

Wondering what to get someone for Christmas? Maybe you should cross bees off that list. In just over 10 years, there has been a rise in Irish people shopping and gifting bees from abroad. In a world where online shopping makes everything accessible, including bees, what's the real cost of this convenience to our native bee populations? Sean was joined by Gerard Coyne, a founding member and current Vice Chairperson of Native Irish Honey Bee Society...