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A Russian cosmonaut has become the first person to spend over 1000 days in space. But how is this possible? And what effect does this have on the body and mind? Joining Seán to discuss is Leo Enright, Space Commentator.

Quentin Tarantino has been giving out a lot in recent years over the price of a cinema ticket, which he says is prohibiting people from attending. Some are saying this is the reason big movies aren’t performing as well as the box office. Brian Lloyd is the movie editor for Entertainment.ie, and joins Seán to discuss.

Are you one of the 20% of tourists guilty of public urination? The 10% of holiday makers who admit to vomming abroad or the 5% who engage in public nudity on their joliers?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Bad Tourists and why their tirade might be taking a turn for the worse:

The state has acquired two new surveillance aircraft, but what exactly will they be used for? Joining Seán to discuss is someone who spent time with the aircraft: Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times.Image: Irish Air Corps

It may not be as much of a big winner as the lottery, but there is currently over €3 million worth of unclaimed prize bonds!Joining Seán to discuss why this is the case is Siobhan Maguire, Consumer Journalist.

Actor Helen Worth has revealed that she is leaving the long running soap opera ‘Coronation Street’ after 50 years on the show. Her decades-long role has cemented her as a soap icon. But, what are some other soap characters we can call iconic?Joining Seán to discuss is Ken Sweeney, ShowBiz Editor of the Irish Sun.Image: RTÉ

With the announcement that the EU is placing a phased ban on smoky bacon flavourings due to health concerns, how do you go about smoking your own foods at home? Seán is joined by Chef JP McMahon to find out.

Many things came and went during the Celtic Tiger - and one that stood the test of time is the Utility Room.  But, is it just a dumping ground for the stuff we no longer want on our kitchen counter? Jennifer Sheahan, the former Home of the Year winner, has been writing about it today in the Irish Examiner, and joins Seán to discuss.

In many countries including Ireland we still seem to have an issue with getting basic healthy food for everyone. The importance of this has been coined as ‘Food Security’, but what does it exactly mean? And how can it be helped?Joining Seán to discuss is Sophie Healy Throw: a Food Activist and Founder of Act for Food. She has recently received a Global Citizen Award for her work.

It’s that time of year again, where we all remember the trauma of beginning the Leaving Cert.  But, was it easier to do the Leaving Cert Maths exam back in the day? Seán is joined by Hazel Murray, who is a Research Fellow at Munster Technological University, and has been studying this.