Moncrieff

The critically-acclaimed chef drama ‘The Bear’ returns for a third season on Disney+. But, how realistic is their depiction of a restaurant kitchen?Joining Seán to discuss is chef JP McMahon.Image: Disney UK

Taylor Swift has rented out the 3 Arena for the next 4 nights – not to perform, but to sell her merchandise! Fans have been queuing up since dawn this morning, just to get their hands on a 45 quid t-shirt, such is the power of Swiftenomics. Dr. Emma Howard is an Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin and has been studying this, and joins Seán to discuss.

Here’s an intriguing, yet potentially misleading headline: "Scientists discover a surprising benefit of having smaller breasts" when it comes to the production of lactose in breastmilk.Joining Seán to examine this claim, and explain what it really means is Dr Afif El-Khuffash, a paediatrician, lactation consultant, and co-host of the ‘Baby Tribe Podcast’.

Ever wonder why Rafael Nadal bounces the ball a million times before serving? Or why Beyoncé has pre-show routines that rival ancient ceremonies? Michael Norton, Behavioural Scientist and Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School joins Seán to reveal how these quirky rituals can transform our everyday actions into magical moments.

Summertime also means barbecuing time! But if you don’t have one already, or want to upgrade, what BBQ should you get?Chef Jack O’Keeffe joins Seán Moncrieff to recommend the best options if you want to barbecue this summer!

We might find it difficult to say no to things - especially if we’re saying it in person. And when we do, a recent survey in the UK states that many of us regret saying no.So, what’s the issue, why do we find it hard to say no? And should we say it more?Newstalk’s Henry McKean, has been out in Stillorgan asking people if they’re more of a yes or no person, and joins Seán to share what he heard.

New research suggests that individual personality traits and emotional state can play a significant role in how many nightmares a person has, and how profoundly they are affected by them. But what are nightmares? Why do we have them, and do they serve any real purpose? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Deirdre Barrett, Dream Researcher at Harvard Medical School, and author of ‘Committee of Sleep’ and ‘Pandemic Dreams’.

Have modern songwriters become lazy? ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus says that modern artists think a song is complete too early. He believes once a songwriter comes up with a good chorus or a good hook, they render it complete without giving the rest of the song time. Joining Seán to discuss this statement is singer-songwriter RuthAnne.

If you got a job at a large multinational company, it was seen as a perk to work in other countries - but since the pandemic and working from home, is this really seen as a bonus anymore?Joining Seán to discuss their own experience is Financial Times journalist Pilita Clarke.

The reintroduction of wild species has been discussed in Ireland, and Dr Jonny Hanson has put together a report on how this could happen. This week, the first wildcats were born outside captivity in Scotland – could this be a reality for Ireland?Dr Hanson, Environmental Social Scientist at Queen’s University Belfast, joins Seán to discuss.