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It’s that time of year again, when local groups across Ireland are busy getting their towns in pristine condition ahead of the Tidy Towns Competition. But, what do the judges look for when they roll into town? Mary Howard is the chair of the Ennis Tidy Towns Committee and joins Seán to discuss.

The dating app Bumble recently went viral for all the wrong reasons because of their newest billboard reading, “You know full well a vow of celibacy is not the answer". People online were outraged, as usual. However, it has sparked the conversation surrounding celibacy and its growing trend.Mangala Holland is a female pleasure and sexual confidence expert, and joins Seán to discuss.

Although blended families are now more common, it still has all its challenges. It can take time for each family member to adjust to the new dynamic and can be difficult to strike the right balance when taking on the role as a step-parent. Joining Seán to discuss the best way to achieve a successful blended family isKaren Kiernan, CEO of One Family.

There are computers. And then there are supercomputers. Most normal computers are handy for everyday tasks, however, it’s unlikely they’ll be able to create complex simulations or conduct necessary research. That’s where the powerful supercomputer comes in.  Joining Seán to discuss is Professor Stefano Sanvito, Professor of Condensed Matter Theory and Physics Director of CRANN Institute  

The population of Dublin is roughly the same as the amount of people in Glasnevin Cemetery - which may lead you to think of the stories left dead and buried.Well, it prompted Warren Farrell to write 'So once was I'. He joins Seán to share what he's learned.

It’s one of the most exciting moments of many young lives, and a new photobook aims to capture the realities of local teenage discos from a teenage girl's perspective.  Photographer Eimear Lynch travelled the country in service of her new book ‘Girls’ Night’, snapping images of the many rituals associated with a night on the community hall tiles. She joins Seán to discuss.Image: Eimear Lynch

Bridgerton has recently returned for a third season! As they delve into different characters this season with new romances, it can make you wonder how historically accurate the show really is…Joining Seán to talk about the Netflix phenomenon is Dr. Mary Muldowney Historian in Residence for Dublin North West.Image: Netflix UK & Ireland

For many, the mile high club is a bucket list achievement. The club refers to a group of people who have managed to have a romantic rendezvous while in the clouds. If you’ve always wanted to become a member of this exclusive club, but weren't sure how to go about it, look no further than the Love Cloud in Las Vegas.  Captain Tony, President and Chief Pilot of Love Cloud, joins Seán to discuss.

Sometimes things can feel like they’re too much and can become completely overwhelming. Emma Gannon had this feeling and was eventually forced to take a career break after being diagnosed with chronic burnout.Emma Gannon, author of ‘A Year of Nothing’ joins Seán to discuss.

Rejection and failure can be a bitter pill to swallow but as they say “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. Failure is part of a healthy life journey and it’s important for us not to shield our children from it, says Richard Hogan. Dr. Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist, Author and Columnist with The Irish Examiner joins Seán to discuss.