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The Iconic Costumes of the Irish Silver Screen exhibition has recently opened at the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons. The exhibition features costumes from the likes of ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ and ‘Breakfast on Pluto’. Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh is a costume designer and co-founder of the Irish Costume Archive Project (ICAP), joined Sean to talk about the clothes behind the character.

How important is our sense of smell in our day-to-day lives? Very important it turns out. More and more brands are following in the footsteps of Abercrombie & Fitch , LUSH and Subway, who use their strong scents to draw customers in. Sean is joined by Dr. Alan Hiersch, Neurological director of Smell and Taste Research Foundation in Chicago to explain the powerful link between scents and brands.

Amazon has announced the launch of its new online Irish store, which will open next year. Amazon.ie will include over 100 million products and will feature Irish businesses. Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Sean to explore what this means for the Irish market.

Election season is upon us, as you will have seen by the posters that are being erected across the country at the moment. But what makes a good election poster? Derek Mooney is a Former Fianna Fail Strategist and former campaign manager, and joins Sean to discuss.

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean travels to Malmö and speaks with Sean about the reactions surrounding Israel's controversial participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

It may be surprising to some that the namesake and symbol of wireless technology Bluetooth was inspired by a real viking.But how did the Nordic warrior become the name of a huge technological development? And did he have a blue tooth?Professor Poul Holm of Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin joined Seán to share the life of Blue Tooth the Viking. 

Netflix’s Baby Reindeer follows the true story of comedian Richard Gadd’s dysfunctional relationship with his stalker. But what are the characteristics of a stalker? Seán is joined by Forensic Psychologist Dr. Patrick Randall to learn more about stalking dynamics and what to look out for. 

Jeremy Clarkson's venture into farming has come with some heartbreaking lessons and choices, including sending his beloved Pepper the cow to the abattoir. But do farmers mourn the death of their animals like pets?Seán was joined by farmer and journalist Hannah Mulligan to learn more about life and death on the farm.

Looking back on old photographs can bring on powerful emotions when remembering how much our lives have changed.But is it helpful to reminisce on times gone by?Seán is joined by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr. Claire Hayes  to learn more about how old photographs can be a comfort or a weapon to our mental health.

Wedding season is quickly approaching, but what are the tips and tricks to survive the next few months of festivities?Seán speaks to journalist Édaein O’Connell to learn what’s expected of guests and wedding parties.