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Jul 29, 2025 • 16min
Experiencing and dealing with psychosis
Seán’s guest suffered a mental health episode during lockdown while living in Italy. Diagnosed as psychosis, a condition she wasn’t familiar with, her journey out of it has been a challenging task.Joining to discuss is Lisa Callaghan, an Ambassador for Shine, the mental health charity…Samaritans 24/7 Freephone Helpline - 116 123

Jul 28, 2025 • 10min
The rich folklore within the Irish Traveller community
Due to historical discrimination, the culture of the Irish Traveller community is not well known or understood.But, the minority's heritage is steeped with rich folklore stories, including one which explains how the bogs of Ireland were formed!Oein DeBhairduin is a Traveller activist and writer of ‘Why the Moon Travels’. He joins Seán to discuss.

Jul 28, 2025 • 13min
What happened to DB Cooper?
On the evening of November 24th 1971, a man held a plane to ransom for $200,000, then parachuted out in his suit and dress shoes, never to be seen again.DB Cooper had apparently pulled off one of the great heists in American history.But, who was he and what happened to him?Marty Andrade is the Author of ‘Finding DB Cooper’, and joins Seán to discuss.

Jul 28, 2025 • 12min
What will be the future of the Scouts in Ireland?
The Scouts, a vast youth organisation with thousands of members across the country, is attempting to offer a roadmap to our young people using more traditional methods.Joining Seán to discuss is Sean Sheahan, CEO of Scouting Ireland…Image: Scouting Ireland

Jul 28, 2025 • 22min
Does your job define you? - Henry McKean Asks
A quarter of us stick to core office hours and go home at 5 on the dot. What does your job say about you? And does it define you?Henry McKean has been finding out, and joins Seán to discuss.

Jul 28, 2025 • 12min
How do Russia’s ‘kamikaze’ drones work?
Last night, Russia sent another barrage of 300 kamikaze drones into Ukraine, a campaign they have ramped up by a factor of ten over the past 12 months. But, how do these drones work, and why are they favoured by both sides in the conflict?Joining Séan to discuss is David Hambling, Journalist and Author of 'Swarm Troopers: How small drones will conquer the world'...

Jul 25, 2025 • 12min
Who was Lafcadio Hearn?
We live in a country famed for its writers - this is the land of Joyce, Wilde, Beckett, Shaw and many more. We know these names.But, one name you might not be familiar with, which is very famous elsewhere, is that of Lafcadio Hearn.An exhibition running in Farmleigh House based on Hearn’s 1904 book Kwaidan is aiming to teach Irish people more about his world renowned and most famous book.Paul Murray is the author of ‘A Fantastic Journey: The Life and Literature of Lafcadio Hearn’. He joins Seán to discuss.

Jul 25, 2025 • 13min
What is an ‘AI couples retreat’?
A couples retreat is a staple of a relationship - the chance to get away from the responsibilities of life with a loved one. Now, imagine that, just with your phone…Joining Seán to discuss these AI couple retreats is Science Journalist and Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, Sam Apple.

Jul 25, 2025 • 10min
Are we witnessing the death of TV?
The cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show has rocked the television industry, but what does it tell us more broadly about the decline of TV?Joining Sean to discuss is Adrian Weckler, Tech Correspondent for the Irish Independent…

Jul 25, 2025 • 11min
What makes people indifferent about sport?
With two All-Ireland weekends in a row, for those who are not into sports, it can be a rather alienating time. So, what is it that makes some people sports mad and others so indifferent?Jennifer Horgan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner, has been writing about this, and joins Seán to discuss.