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Feb 5, 2025 • 10min
Do we wash our clothes too much?
Are we washing our clothes too much?Well, according to the French, it's time to step away from the washing machine and let our smelly clothes breathe...Advice from the French government’s Ecological Transition Agency has sparked a debate about whether we’re wasting far too much electricity and water doing the washing.Author Laura De Barra joins Seán to discuss.

Feb 5, 2025 • 11min
Knowing when to stop driving
You may have a parent, or elderly loved one whose driving may have become problematic…But, why do some elderly find it so hard when it comes to giving up driving? And, when is the right time for them to quit?Mary Kenny, Journalist for the Irish Independent, joins Seán to discuss.

Feb 5, 2025 • 13min
What a ‘mummy makeover’ is really like
The term ‘mummy makeover’ is something that gets a lot of bad press...But, what does having a tummy tuck and breast reduction really involve?Dr Laura Lenihan is two weeks post surgery, and she has been documenting her recovery... She joins Seán to discuss.

Feb 4, 2025 • 8min
Using AI to write a book about yourself
Seán's guest was given a book as a gift - and to her surprise, it was seemingly written by AI, and about her!What's worrying to most authors, however, is that it only took about a minute to make...Zoe Kleinman, Technology Editor with BBC News, joins Seán to discuss.

Feb 4, 2025 • 6min
What is a dog chaperone?
Your wedding is a day you’ll never forget, and now, many couples are including their beloved pets as part of their big day.But, how do you make sure that your dog isn’t over excited walking down the aisle with you? And how do you get rid of your pet after the ceremony and photos so that you can dance the night away in peace?Rebecca McBride has found a niche in the market and she works as a dog chaperone for weddings. She joins Seán to discuss.

Feb 4, 2025 • 12min
The money questions couples need to ask
How often do you and your other half talk about money?Finances can make or break a couple – from savings to secret accounts…So, what are the big questions couples need to be asking each other as part of a healthy relationship with each other and with money?Money Coach Kel Galavan joins Seán to discuss.

Feb 4, 2025 • 13min
New school shooting game aims to educate
There has been a long running debate over whether video games influence people in such a way that they can be a root cause of horrific acts like school shootings.But, a new game called ‘The Final Exam’ is aiming to have the exact opposite effect.Patricia Oliver, Co-Founder of Change the Ref joins Seán to discuss.Image: Change the Ref

Feb 4, 2025 • 23min
The Joy of ‘Micro Pettiness’ - Henry McKean Reports
'Micro pettiness' are small acts of revenge that the affected part might not even notice. Do you have these tiny bits of revenge? Or are you a victim of it?Henry McKean has been speaking with the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.

Jan 31, 2025 • 41min
Movies & Booze
Seán was joined on this weeks Movies & Booze by Fionnuala Jones, Chris Wasser & Michelle Lawlor

Jan 31, 2025 • 8min
What is Boomerasking
The conversational phenomenon of ‘boomerasking’ has now become such an irritating characteristic that the Wall Street Journal has issued a plea for it to be stopped. But what is it and are you guilty of it? Kirsty Blake Knox, Columnist with the Irish Independent tells Seán all about it


