Moncrieff

Two tennis players at Wimbledon have lost jewellery during play this week, with top player Coco Gauff dropping an earring mid-backhand and another’s bracelet smashing into smithereens on the grass. So, what are the rules and why do so many pro athletes wear bling on court?Orla McElroy, Sports editor for Irish Mail Newspapers joined Moncrieff to discuss.Listen here.

Could you ditch your phone in favour of an old-school Nokia "dumbphone?"In a bid to cut her screentime and curb all the distractions of Whatsapp and social media, Sex Educator Jenny Keane has made the move to a dumbphone and she says she’s never been happier... Listen here to find out why.

A few days ago, Vin Diesel announced his conditions for him agreeing to make an 11th Fast & Furious movie... one of those was that his and Paul Walker’s characters would be reunited. Only one problem with this: Paul Walker died 12 years ago. So how would digital resurrection work in this case and is it a good idea? Film Critic, Esther McCarthy joined Moncrieff earlier to discuss.

John Wilson, Irish Times wine critic, joins Moncrieff to explain how rising global temperatures are affecting grapes .Could this be why your favourite wine is now stronger than it used to be.Listen here.

Declan Buckley and Barbara Scully join Moncrieff to tackle another round of listener dilemmas.From moving on from your ex to feeling lost after quitting your job, get all your adult woes answered by the gang here.

Ross Whitaker, director of Beat the Lotto, joins Moncrieff to talk about his new documentary exploring the time when a syndicate attempted an elaborate scheme to game the National Lottery in 1992.Thew film will be available in cinemas from Friday 4 July.Listen here.

Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, joins Moncrieff to explain why the organisation is warning of a potential doubling in cancer cases by 2045 — and what must be done now to prevent that outcome.Listen here

NewsTalk's Henry McKean reports from campsites across the country, talking to tourists and campervan owners about the growing popularity of van life, the pressure on facilities, and how locals feel about the surge in this "mobile tourism."Listen here.

On the back of Rachel Reeves' public showing of emotion in the UK Houses of Parliament, Lynda Barry, career consultant, joins Moncrieff to talk about the rising trend of workplace vulnerability — especially crying at work.Listen here.

Paolo Carbone, Head of Light Rail Capital Programs with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, joins Moncrieff to talk about what’s next for Dublin’s Luas.Expansion plans have been revealed as part of the Luas 2050 Project, and Paolo describes what areas will be part of the network.Listen here for more.