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Wherever you go, it wouldn’t be unusual to see a queue for the ladies' toilets...whether it’s at a function, a wedding reception, a bar, a shopping centre...so, why is toilet access for women not more of a priority and should more toilets be made available? Joining Sean was someone who has first-hand experience of this...Journalist Niamh O’Reilly

The National Transport Authority is currently trying to work out a uniform policy for pets on buses, trains and trams. So, should they be allowed and is it good for the animal in the first place? Joining Sean to discuss this was behaviorist Suzi Walsh...

GUBU has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The word was first coined by Irish Journalist Conor Cruise O’Brien and is an acronym for which stands for grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented. It is based on the events in the summer of 1992, where an aristocrat called Malcom McArthur committed a double murder and was involved in a political scandal of huge proportions. Joining Sean to explain the orgin of the word and the story of Malcom McArthur is Harry McGee,  Political Correspondent of The Irish Times and host of Gubu podcast.

We spend a third of our lives in bed, but are we choosing the right mattress?Experts say the wrong one can affect everything from sleep quality to daily wellbeing…Joining Seán is Pam Stone, CEO of Respa Beds, to discuss how to get it right.

We’re all being encouraged to upgrade our homes to make them more sustainable, but with new windows, solar panels and insulation, it can get expensive…SEAI grants are available, but they come with many conditions and require the homeowner to pay a lot up front. At least, that’s the view of some people.So, how difficult is it to get one of these grants, and is it worth the effort?Joining Seán to discuss is Peter Finn, AKA Pete the Builder, Presenter of ‘Home Rescue’ and the ‘Behind the Walls’ podcast.

A massive bank heist in Germany has left thousands of customers devastated after thieves emptied over 3,000 safety deposit boxes during a Christmas break-in.With millions potentially stolen, victims have lost not just money, but valuables and peace of mind. It’s raising serious questions about bank security and protection.Joining Seán to discuss is Kate Connolly, Journalist with the Guardian.

A new collection of short stories by Irish writers continues the tradition of this particular format of fiction being a particularly strong medium for writers in this country.Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher Morash, Professor of Irish Writing at Trinity College and Editor of ‘Irish Stories’, who put the anthology together...

Meet Micheál Fitzgerald, who has built a spaceship in a barn on a farm in East Cork. As first reported in the Irish Examiner, the realistic spaceship has been used as a set in films, and the Star Wars labour of love looks just like the real thing - which Micheál started to build back in 2019.Henry Mckean blasted off to space, and sent in this report…

While the debate around excessive screen use is often framed around children being out of control and addicted to their devices, Seán’s guest takes a different view…It’s the parents who are addicted to outsourcing their own caregiving responsibilities.Joining to discuss is Newstalk’s Simon Tierney, who has been writing about this in the Irish Times.

At the Masters golf championships, it's traditional that the reigning champion chooses the menu for one of the dinners. Rory McIlroy chose elk as one of the meats on offer, but how do you cook that?Joining Seán to discuss is author and TV Chef Brian McDermott.