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Oct 21, 2024 • 9min
Why do sick people come into the office?
Despite the experiences of a global pandemic, many people continue to insist on coming into the office when they’re sick. So, is this a valiant and impressive show of strength, or are they putting everyone else at risk?Joining Seán to discuss is Pilita Clarke, Columnist with the Financial Times.

Oct 21, 2024 • 24min
Do you like being alone? - Henry McKean Asks
Britney Spears has announced that she's married again... to herself. The singer posted a video on social media wearing a white dress and veil, while carrying a bouquet. She's captioned it by telling fans it's the "most brilliant thing" she's ever done.So (maybe not as much as Britney), do you like your own company? Do you go to the cinema on your own or even go on holiday on your own?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Oct 18, 2024 • 6min
Is the Victoria Secret Fashion Show necessary?
After a six-year hiatus, the Victoria Secret Fashion show returned this week.It has faced massive controversy in the past for glamourising weight loss and perpetuating unrealistic standards of beauty… But, has it changed?Joining Seán to discuss is Laura Mullet, Journalist and Celebrity Fashion Stylist.

Oct 18, 2024 • 9min
What are the worst driving habits?
According to a new survey, aggressive car beeping has become more common, as well as offensive hand gestures and giving out, but why is this? And what are our worst driving habits?Eugene Drennan, Spokesperson for the Irish Road Haulage Association, joins Seán to discuss.

Oct 18, 2024 • 8min
Emu is raised by chicken named Nugget in ‘Birdworld’
Over in the UK, an emu that was abandoned by her parents has been raised by a chicken, named Nugget. But, how does that work?Joining Seán to discuss is Polly Bramham, Living Collections Manager, Birdworld.

Oct 18, 2024 • 12min
Mick Barry breaks rules by bringing prop into Dáil chamber
Earlier this week, the TD Mick Barry produced a bottle of tap water in the Dáil chamber in order to support an argument he was making. But, what exactly are the rules around prop use in our parliament?Joining Seán to discuss is Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner…Image: Oireachtas TV

Oct 17, 2024 • 7min
How to calm your pets during fireworks
Many pet owners get concerned at this time of the year about what is the best way to shield their dogs from exploding fireworks. One expert believes that playing reggae music to your pets may well be the solution.Joining Seán to discuss is Dog Behaviourist and Trainer, Suzie Walsh.

Oct 17, 2024 • 6min
Controversy takes over the world of conkers
The world of competitive conkers erupted in controversy after questions were raised about the integrity of a conker belonging to the winner of the annual championship.Joining Seán to discuss is Neil Horton, Landlord of the Southwick Shuckburgh Arms in Northamptonshire and Committee Member of the World Conker Committee…

Oct 17, 2024 • 12min
How hard is it to have a ‘bromance’? - Henry McKean Asks
Writing in the Irish Examiner, Bernard O’Shea claims that bromances are “tighter than your jeans after Christmas dinner”. How true is this? And how hard are they to form?Henry McKean has been out asking the public about their bromances, and joins Seán to discuss.

Oct 17, 2024 • 24min
Using ‘Baby Loss Photography’ to remember
This week is Baby Loss Awareness week.One charity is paving the way for families to remember their babies through the gift of photography.Joining Seán to discuss this is Ann Marie Gillooley, Volunteer at ‘Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.’


