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Sep 18, 2024 • 6min
Is music plagiarism just a coincidence?
Miley Cyrus is reportedly being sued for alleged copyright infringement over her hit 2023 single ‘Flowers’, by a company that claims it owns a share of the copyright of pop singer Bruno Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man’.But, seeing as every song released after 2010 sounds the same, are we going to run into this situation more and more in the future?Philip Magee is an Irish Music Producer and joins me Seán to discuss.

Sep 18, 2024 • 15min
The pill that can fix a drinking problem
Lots of people like to unwind after a hard day's work with a glass of wine, a bottle of beer or even a tipple of gin.Sometimes one becomes 2, and 3 becomes 4. Before you know it, you’re questioning whether or not you have a problem.And if that’s you, you’re not alone. But, what if there was a way to curb your habit, without giving up drinking? Spoiler alert, there is!Joining Seán to discuss is Annabel Fenwick Elliott, Freelance Writer and Editor.

Sep 18, 2024 • 7min
Should the hierarchical minimum wage be made more equal?
Currently in Ireland, the minimum wage is offered in different bandwidths for those workers who are under the age of 20. Seán’s guest has been arguing in the Irish Times that the minimum wage should be the same for everyone, regardless of age.Jamie Mac Giolla Bhrian, student at DCU and youth activist, joins the show to discuss.

Sep 18, 2024 • 8min
Irishman to compete in mullet competition
While mullets appear to be getting more and more popular among younger people, one man from Mayo has taken it to a different level and will soon compete in the Swiss Mullet Cup.Joining Seán to discuss is competitive mullet wearer, Trevor Hyland.

Sep 18, 2024 • 9min
Should we still have turf fires?
For many homes across the country, nothing signals the arrival of winter quite like a turf fire.These days though, turf fires are a contentious issue.To discuss, Seán is joined by Ger Hough, Owner of Hough's Pub in Bangher, Co Offaly…

Sep 18, 2024 • 18min
This woman’s escape from a ‘trad wife’ marriage
While there has been much discussion online of so-called ‘trad wife’ influencers, one woman has now written a book about her own journey of escape from a very troublesome marriage which bore many of the hallmarks of the trad wife movement.Joining Seán to discuss is Tia Levings, Author of ‘A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy’.

Sep 17, 2024 • 11min
The history of whaling in Ireland
A new documentary film on TG4 this week explores the colourful and grisly history of whaling in Ireland, which was motivated primarily by the demand for the animals’ oil, which could be used as a fuel.Joining Seán to discuss is Aenghus Mac Eochagáin, Director of 'Fathaigh na Farraige' (Giants of the Sea) on TG4.

Sep 17, 2024 • 9min
What is a ‘Harvest Moon’ - and what’s happening tonight?
Three major celestial events are set to take place tonight including a supermoon, a lunar eclipse and the Harvest Moon. But, what can we expect exactly?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Niall Smith, Director of the Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork.

Sep 17, 2024 • 7min
The day to day of a doggie daycare
You can’t open a newspaper these days without hearing about the childcare sector, but what about doggie daycare?Well, it’s a thing. And one of the most popular locations is The Canine Centre in Churchtown in Dublin.Naomi Tracey is the owner of the Canine Centre and joins Seán to discuss how they operate.Image: Canine Centre

Sep 17, 2024 • 11min
Should you be tracking your partner?
Tracking has become a facet of modern life; tracking packages, shipments, and our children’s whereabouts seems relatively normal.Less normal is the world of marital tracking, where loved ones and family members can see each other’s location at all times thanks to features like Find My Phone.Joining Seán to tell more is Kirsty Blake Knox, Journalist with The Irish Independent.