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Visiting Antarctica is something that not many people get to experience, but when Seán’s guest got the opportunity to do so, she was intrigued by the prospect. What she didn’t expect was how the experience was so akin to visiting a different planet.Joining Seán to discuss is Science Communicator Niamh Shaw, who will be delivering a talk about her experiences at the University of Galway on Tuesday 12 November…

In a new survey, things such as double dipping and leaving dishes in the sink overnight are some of people's pet peeves in the kitchen.Joining Seán to discuss more examples is Edward Hayden, Chef, Broadcaster and Culinary Lecturer.

The FAI has been fined €10,000 after fans booed ‘God Save the King’ before Ireland’s Nations League match against England at the Aviva Stadium in September. Will this action have any impact on spectators’ future behaviour? Are booing and other intimidation tactics just part of the package when it comes to sporting events?Joining Seán to discuss is Chief Sports Writer for the Irish Daily Star, Kieran Cunningham.

A new survey from Which? Magazine shows that some smart home devices are engaged in excessive surveillance, but should you be worried? Joining Seán to untangle this is Ciara O’Brien, Tech Correspondent with the Irish Times...

Dublin Bus drivers and Dublin Bus are not getting along at the moment. Drivers often find themselves ahead of schedule, and are told to pull over and wait until they're at the correct time. It has lead to drivers being tired of being controlled.Kathleen, a Dublin Bus driver, joins Seán to discuss.

A man in West Virginia is now seeking Guinness World Record recognition for having built what he believes is the world’s tiniest home. But, just how small are we talking and what exactly is in it?Joining Seán to discuss is tiny home enthusiast and blogger, Levi Kelly...

An enormous piece of knitting, measuring the size of a tennis court, was first woven almost 20 years ago by women in Cork. Now this giant fabric has found a new lease of life in an exhibition exploring the climate crisis deep in Donald Trump country. Joining Seán to discuss is Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, who has just returned from West Virginia where the knitting has been installed…Image: joolsgilson.com

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Boundary Commission, set up to determine exactly where the border should lie between  Northern Ireland and the Free State.Joining Seán to discuss is Ronan McGreavy, Irish Times journalist, Historian and author of ‘The Kidnapping: A hostage, a desperate manhunt and a bloody rescue that shocked Ireland’...

Paint Punch is a unique community-focused, youth arts programme started in Limerick which has seen young people create impressive works of art by punching paint onto boards with boxing gloves. The innovative project came about after Artist Frank McCarthy noticed how much young Traveller boys spoke about their passion for boxing in all their conversations. Frank joins Seán to discuss the project.Image: Clare Youth Service Facebook

While AI can be useful in many ways, is there anything worse than having a goods or services issue, and being faced with the dreaded virtual customer service bot supposedly designed to help you with your problem?Chairman of The Communications Clinic, Terry Prone joins Seán to share her customer service nightmare.