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With NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions, the demand for astronauts to carry out longer and longer spacewalks creates a challenge for the use of bathroom facilities. Now, designers have invented a special space suit that can recycle urine as drinking water. To discuss, Seán is joined by Sofia Etlin, a researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-designer of the suit.Image: Claire Walter

A new exhibition in Waterford showcases some of Ireland’s Olympians, but not as you might imagine. These are the artists and writers who participated in the cultural Olympiad, which were medal events in the early part of the modern Olympics. Joining Seán to discuss is Luke Currall, Curator at Waterford Gallery of Art.

Video killed the radio star, but are car manufacturers next? Top car brands are reportedly looking at phasing out radios in new car models to save space and cut costs. Joining Seán to discuss is Motoring Journalist for CompleteCar.ie, Dave Humphreys.

As Trump last night picked right wing firebrand Senator JD Vance as his running mate, it was quickly noted that Vance was the first person on a presidential ticket to have a beard since 1892. So, why do so few politicians wear beards, and is there a stigma attached? Joining Seán to discuss is Keith Flett, Founder & Organiser of the Bearded Liberation Front.

The world’s most expensive wedding took place in India this weekend. The celebrations have been going on for 6 months, yes you heard it right, 6 months.  But what is the appeal of having a wedding like this, and what kind of planning goes into it? Sara Kennedy is Wedding Expert from the Irish Wedding Blog, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: @carriebjohnson

As the DART marks its 40th anniversary, have you ever wondered who is behind the iconic train announcements, from ‘Please Mind the Gap’ to ‘Seats are Not for Feet’. Joining Seán to discuss is Michael Comyn, Broadcaster and the voice of the DART.

For most of us, staying in a hotel room is something to look forward to as part of a holiday or wider excursion. Well, unfortunately, there’s a large chance that your hotel room, despite how it might appear to the naked eye, isn't that clean. And even if it's an expensive room, that doesn't necessarily mean it's any less dirty. Joining Seán to discuss is someone with insight on the topic, Hotelier & Host of ‘At Your Service’, John Brennan.

An Estonian man has managed to complete the first ever walk across the famous Strait of Messina that connects Sicily to the Italian mainland. And how did he do it? By using a 3.5 kilometre rope!Joining Stefanie Preissner to discuss is Jaan Roose, slackline walker and Hollywood stuntman.Image: Red Bull

Clowns have had a reputation for being quite frightening, for both kids and adults. Is this still the case today? What kind of reputation do clowns have now? Are things more or less the same?Stefanie Preissner is joined by Jolly Jingles, a clown based in the UK, to discuss.

As a woman, it’s likely that you’ve been exposed to some level of misogyny during your adult years, be it assumptions about your sexuality or unwanted comments and attention on your physical appearance. Columnist for the Irish Examiner, Jennifer Horgan, is unpacking this misogyny in her latest article, titled: ‘I hate to say this, but I hope my daughters will have small breasts.’ Jennifer joins Stefanie Preissner to discuss.