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Sep 13, 2024 • 9min
Flappy Bird to return after over 10 years
In 2013 the extremely popular game Flappy Bird was removed from the App Store because its original creator deemed it too addictive for users. Well good news, it’s coming back in 2025! Padraig Ryan is a gamer and from Geek Ireland and joins Seán to discuss.

Sep 13, 2024 • 10min
The best (and worst) cameos in entertainment
French First Lady Brigitte Macron is to make a cameo in Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’. It’s one of the more high profile cameos over recent years, which seemed to be at their peak in the late 90’s. But, what were some of the best? Sarina Bellissimo is an Entertainment and Culture Journalist, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Netflix

Sep 13, 2024 • 9min
The history of smoking in sport
These days it’s not that common to see athletes smoking. But, at the Solheim Cup this weekend you might catch a glimpse of Charley Hull out on course with a cigarette in hand. She’s been granted permission by her captain to smoke. Joining Seán to tell more about smoking in sport is Daniel Hussey, Freelance Sports Journalist.

Sep 13, 2024 • 22min
Do nail salons lift morale? - Henry McKean Asks
Obviously, people have been getting their nails done for many years - but there seems to be a recent explosion of nail bars in Dublin. So, why are they so popular, and what are the benefits? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Sep 12, 2024 • 9min
Victoria Mary Clarke talks about new stamp unveiled to honor Shane MacGowan
Victoria tells Seán her husband would have been thrilled with his stamp. She also claims she spoke to Shane from beyond the grave through a clairvoyant.

Sep 11, 2024 • 20min
Is squatting a solution to the housing crisis?
Sean Moncrieff spoke to 27 year old Asha Woodhouse who is squatting at a house in Cork. She and four other people, who are members of 'Connolly Youth Movement" are occupying the residential property in protest of the government's housing policy.

Sep 11, 2024 • 10min
How do you know when you're in love?
Relationship Expert and Life Coach Frances Kelleher tells Seán Moncrieff about her tried and tested "blueprint" for finding love.

Sep 11, 2024 • 6min
How filthy is your water bottle?
Dr. Primrose Freestone , Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at University of Leicester, joins Seán Moncrieff to reveal some uncomfortable truths...

Sep 10, 2024 • 18min
How to spend the €13 billion Apple tax windfall
Simon Tierney joins Seán Moncrieff to suggest some outlandish infrastructure projects for Ireland...

Sep 9, 2024 • 6min
How a ‘Scent Designer’ can create any smell
Smell can transport us back in time, and transcend us to a different place.And, if you want to know what the cesspit of a Norman Fortress smells like, well... hold your breath!Joining Seán to discuss is Tasha Marks, Scent Designer, Historian and Artist.


