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Jul 4, 2024 • 12min
How did this man have over 1,000 kids?
A new documentary on Netflix explores the extraordinary story of Jonathan Meijer, a man who may have fathered up to eleven hundred children. But what was his motivation? Joining Seán to discuss is Josh Allott, Director of ‘The Man with 1000 Kids’.Image: Netflix

Jul 4, 2024 • 20min
Is a sandwich a meal? - Henry McKean Asks
In the wake of voting in the UK, current PM Rishi Sunak has said that his favourite meal is a sandwich! Is that really a good answer, will a sandwich work as a meal? What do you think?Newstalk’s Henry McKean joined Seán to discuss, and share what he’s heard from the public.

Jul 3, 2024 • 8min
What do you need for the perfect picnic?
When you’re having a picnic, weather forgiving, what are the essential things you need to make sure it is as perfect as possible?Seán is joined by Tom Doorley, Food & Wine writer and Columnist with the Sunday Times to find out.

Jul 3, 2024 • 7min
Lily Allen launches OnlyFans for feet pictures
Musician Lily Allen has launched an OnlyFans page specifically to sell pictures of her feet.Joining Seán to discuss this is Shawna Scott, owner of SexSiopa.

Jul 3, 2024 • 8min
Count Binface: The Next Prime Minister?
The United Kingdom is going to the polls, and one candidate is hoping to overthrow Rishi Sunak…Count Binface himself joins Seán to discuss why he should be Prime Minister.

Jul 3, 2024 • 11min
When tech becomes obsolete
If you were to think of a vintage phone, what would come to mind? It’s not the wind up, rotary or old payphone. It is the iPhone X, which Apple has deemed vintage in their eyes. The tech giant has decided to hang up on the Iphone X and halted production and software updates to the original HomePod, and first-gen AirPods. Elaine Burke is the host of the ‘For Tech Sake’ podcast and she joins Seán to discuss.

Jul 3, 2024 • 8min
Should we be eating cheaper cuts of meat?
While our grandparents' generation were brought up on offal, shin and tongue...these cheap cuts have been lost to newer generations. But should we return to them? Joining Seán to discuss is farmer and journalist Hannah Quinn Mulligan, who has been writing about this for the Irish Independent.

Jul 3, 2024 • 10min
What makes a good dog friendly hotel?
With many people preparing to take a holiday in Ireland this summer, what are the options if you wish to bring your pooch with you? And what exactly makes a dog friendly hotel?Joining Seán to discuss is Marianne Doyle, Founder of DogFriendlyIreland.ie.

Jul 2, 2024 • 6min
Medical robots small enough to fit in a pill!
Recent advancements in nanotechnology have led to the development of a groundbreaking pill that releases tiny robots into your tummy, in a bid to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Joining Seán to discuss is Niamh Shaw, Science Communicator.

Jul 2, 2024 • 10min
Why aren’t Irish-made films more popular?
Despite Irish films gaining international acclaim, they face significant challenges in attracting local audiences, with only a small percentage of cinema visits in Ireland being for domestically produced movies. Joining Seán to discuss this new research is Rónán O’Muirthile, Head of Faculty at IADT. Image: Searchlight Pictures