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Digital driving licences are set to be introduced later this year. The new driving licence will be conveniently kept in the wallet app on your phone. Although this will be a huge advantage to many, it’s not without its downsides…  Joining Seán to discuss this further isAdrian Weckler, Tech Editor at the Irish & Sunday Independent.

You might not think about it a lot, but death is one of two certainties in life. So, what do you want to happen to your body when the time comes?Stefanie Preissner wrote about her investigations into buying a burial plot, and it led to interesting points for cost, location, and having to plan in advance.David Fanagan is the Director of Fanagan’s Funeral Directors, and joins Seán to discuss the inevitable.

A legend of cult cinema, who played a part in launching the careers of Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron has died. His name is Roger Corman, and although he is an Oscar Winner, you may never had heard of him. Here to look back on his strange career with Seán is Brian Lloyd, Movie Editor with Entertainment.ie.Image: Marianna Diamos, Los Angeles Times, 1978

In recent years mental health problems have become widely accepted and understood yet hypochondria is “still the one that we’re allowed to laugh at” , says Caroline.  Caroline Crampton, hypochondriac, author of ‘A Body Made of Glass’ and podcaster joins Seán to discuss.

With more awareness about the importance of sleep, travellers are looking for hotels that can offer some good quality shut eye. From pillow menus to €15,000 mattresses, hotels are cashing in on the new trend that is sleep tourism.  Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine joins Seán to discuss.

Coins, watches, stamps and fridge magnets are just a few of the many popular items people collect but why do we ‘collect’ items? And what makes someone a collector?  Roslyn Dee, columnist for the Independent, who now owns 44 copies of the Great Gatsby says she thinks collecting is obsessional and she joins Seán to discuss.

As local and European elections are looming people are being urged to register and vote. Although the registration process has gotten easier in recent years, there are still many questions about how to get on the register and the voting process.  Joining Seán is Art O'Leary, CEO of the Electoral Commission, to discuss.

Sean talked to Faye Keegan, a writer, about the fascinating history of red lipstick. Over the centuries, the meaning of wearing it has evolved dramatically—from a symbol of power to being tried as a witch. Faye explores these bizarre origins and the shifting symbolism of this bold cosmetic.

The stories of the fairy forts and trees date back centuries; it is said that if you tamper with the fairies, bad luck will follow you around, but why do they hold such importance today? Sean talks to Eddie Lenihan, storyteller, seanchaí and author of ‘Meeting The Other Crowd’ about these long-held superstitions.

Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean asks locals in Malmo how to say all sorts of bad words in Swedish.