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Oct 15, 2024 • 8min

Should you eat burgers with a knife and fork?

An ex-butler to King Charles has caused consternation by suggesting that a burger should be eaten using a knife and fork. But, what exactly is the correct way to use cutlery?Joining Seán to discuss is Brenda Hyland Beirne, Founder and Managing Director of The Irish School of Etiquette...
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Oct 15, 2024 • 14min

Nadia Adan’s incredible success story

Seán’s guest came to Ireland from Somalia at just seven years old with nothing but clothes on her back.Two decades later, she owns Ashford Motors, a female-led car dealership.She has just released her second calendar in aid of Men’s Aid in which she models alongside cars.Nadia Adan joins the show to discuss.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 0sec

What is ‘past-life regression’ therapy?

Have you ever struggled to get over an ex? Well, there may be an option for you: past-life regression therapy, an intriguing method some believe reveals hidden connections from previous lives.Lorraine Flaherty, a Clinical Hypnosis Lecturer and Therapist, joins Seán to discuss.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 11min

The art of storytelling

Pop superstar Kylie Minogue was chosen to read the CBeebies Bedtime Story, which will air on Friday night.It might make you think of the art of story reading, and what makes a good storyteller.Joining Seán to discuss the art of storytelling is Lorraine Levis, Head of Sales for Bloomsbury, Ireland, Author of ‘Once Upon A Reader: Raising your Children with a Love of Books'.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 8min

What are the hardest Irish names to pronounce?

A recent study in the UK found that people there had the greatest difficulty in pronouncing certain Irish names. Apparently, the hardest name of all to pronounce was Aoife...Joining Seán to discuss this is Newstalk’s Caoimhe Harney.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 20min

American Vs Irish Humour - Henry McKean Reports

With the 50th anniversary of American comedy show Saturday Night Live ongoing, there must be something to it to stay on the air for so long. So, when looking at American humour and comparing it to Irish comedy, which is better?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out getting the public’s thoughts, and joins Seán to discuss.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 16min

Latest Loch Ness sighting - is it real?

Stories and sightings of the Loch Ness monster have been around for hundreds of years, but the latest contact may prove that it does in fact exist…Loch Ness Skipper, Shaun Sloggie joins Seán to discuss further.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 10min

Hit show ‘The Traitors’ to get Irish version

An Irish adaptation of the global hit reality competition series, ‘The Traitors’ will soon be hitting our screens. Casting has now opened for the show, but will it work in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Content Creator and Reality TV fanatic, Pádraig Wilson McCarthy.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 8min

What makes the perfect face?

According to a UK-based plastic surgeon using the ancient Greek ‘Golden Ratio of Beauty’, the world’s most handsome men have been ranked. Topping the list is Aaron Taylor-Johnson, with Irish star Paul Mescal securing an impressive third place. This unique list measures facial symmetry to determine physical perfection, and other stars like Robert Pattinson, George Clooney, and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan also made the cut.Joining Seán to discuss the science of beauty is Professor Jack Kelly, President of the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 7min

What is the best type of curry?

Spice lovers rejoice: it’s National Curry Week! Whether you like it hot or shy away from spice, there’s an option for you.Chef and Founder of Green Saffron Spices, Arun Kapil, joins Seán to chat about his top five curries.

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