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Turkey, the world’s largest producer of hazelnuts, had a bad harvest this year, there are now fears of an impending shortage of Ferrero Rocher. Silvana Franco, Food writer and TV chef, has decided to go and recreate the delectable treat at home...

Bryan Campbell and his movie monsters creations bring a slice of Hollywood to Ireland. Bryan, who grew up with a love of the Predator movies made the switch to movie magic after recovering from an injury in 2009. Since then Bryan and his business partner set up Arachnid FX and their work can be spotted in major films and tv shows. Bryan Campbell, co-owner of Arachnid FX joined Sean on the show today...Image: Arachnid FX

Gianluca Grimalda has spent the last six months travelling around the largest island in the Soloman Islands archipelago, finding out how its people have been impacted by climate change.  He has been traveling by cargo ship, ferry, trains and coaches, but due to a number of unfortunate incidents, he’s delayed his return to the Kiel Institute for World Economy in Germany.  The environmental campaigner risks losing his job today because he refuses to fly home.  He spoke to Sean about his travels and the effects of climate change.

A new study by eBay suggests everyday tasks are the best way to wind down. Watering plants and hanging out the washing were deemed the most popular tasks for de-stressing.  Aggie McKenzie, Author of AggiesTips.com and host of How Clean Is Your House spoke to Sean about the benefits of cleaning.

The Austrian government has finally made a decision on what to do with the house that Hitler was born in. Nearly 8 decades after Adolf Hitler’s suicide, the Austrian government has begun transforming Hitler's birthplace into a police station.Derek Scally, Berlin Correspondent for the Irish Times spoke to Sean about the history of the building and how the decision came about.

You have heard of 'toxic positivity' but one philosopher is putting forward the alternative – 'depressive realism'.  Dr Julie Reche is from Ukraine but she is now visiting faculty at UCD and UCC, having come to Ireland as a refugee with her daughter. Her new book is called 'Negative Psychoanalysis for the Living Dead: Philosophical Pessimism and the Death Drive'. Julie spoke to Sean.

Chief Technical Officer of Anatomy at Trinity College Dublin, Philomena McAteer, spoke to Sean about how one can go about donating their body to science.

An airline which offers bespoke travel services for dogs and other pets is drawing the attention of climate campaigners. K9 Jets operates a number of routes where pets can travel in comfort and style alongside their owners, and they are planning a Dublin route in 2024.Joining Sean was, Co-founder of K9 Jets Adam Golder,

In Germany, those who fail to pay for public transport can face prison time. Most ticket swindlers are incarcerated as they can't afford to pay the fine given to them. But a loophole has been found in German Law. The fine doesn't have to be paid by the offenders themselves and can be paid by anyone.Arne Semsrott , Founder of Freiheitsfonds (The Freedom Fund) has been doing just that freeing 850 people from German jails for this offenceArne Joined Sean to to discuss his work, and why the law is unjust and discriminator.

Mike Jack of Canada has broken the record for consuming the most amount of Carolina reaper peppers, the world’s hottest pepper with 1.64m Scoville heat units. Mike consumed 50 peppers, in 6 minutes and 49.2 seconds and went on to eat 135 peppers in total !But how does one prepare for such as task, is it dangerous and what explains the popularity of competitive chili pepper eating?Guinness World Record Holder Mike Jack joined Sean to discuss.Image by Monique Wiendels