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Jun 25, 2025 • 10min
The different meanings of saying “I love you”
How often do you hear the words "I love you"? Previously heard in a more romantic context, it seems to be used more and more in daily life, and is it losing meaning because of that?Joining Seán to discuss is Céire Sadlier, Contributor to the Irish Times.

Jun 24, 2025 • 9min
Would you take an AI tour of Dublin?
Would you take an AI tour of Dublin? What even is that, and is it any good compared to having a real tour guide?Joining Seán to discuss is Liam Coates, Local Democracy Reporter with the Irish Independent.

Jun 24, 2025 • 7min
How to deal with cow sunburn
While us humans are busy plastering on the suncream when the weather is good, spare a thought for our bovine friends who are just as vulnerable.Joining Seán to discuss this is Eamon O’Connell, Vet at Summerhill Vet Clinic in Nenagh and Columnist with the Farming Independent…

Jun 24, 2025 • 12min
The effect Tattle Life has had on its targets
In light of the recent successful defamation case against the online gossip site Tattle Life, the owner of the site has finally been revealed. But, what effect has it had on the people it targeted?Journalist Aoife Moore has been covering the story, and has herself been a victim of abuse on the site. She joins Séan to discuss…

Jun 24, 2025 • 8min
What does American cuisine look like?
When you think of America, you generally think of bigger, louder and more brash - and such is the case often when we reflect on US cuisine; super-sized burgers, stacks of waffles dripping in maple syrup and adorned by battered and deep-fried buffalo chicken strips. But, what really is the staple food of our US cousins, and how much of it is influenced by immigrant cultures?Felicity Cloake, is a foodwriter and author of the book, ‘Peach Street to Lobster Lane: Coast to Coast in Search of American Cuisine’. She joins Seán to discuss.

Jun 24, 2025 • 9min
Could you go a year without sex?
Having a sexual dry spell is a common experience for many.Maybe it's because you are just out of a painful relationship or just haven't been dating as of late.But, could you go a year being celibate? And what would one learn to gain from the experience?Melissa Febos has written a book on her experience, ‘The Dry Season’, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Allen & Unwin

Jun 24, 2025 • 10min
What is ‘underwater’ rugby?
If you want to play a game of rugby, you would imagine the best place would be a pitch.But, what about the swimming pool?Joining Seán to discuss the aquatic take on rugby is Nicholas Harvey, Founder of Pure Underwater Rugby Club based in the UK.Image: @pureuwr Instagram

Jun 24, 2025 • 7min
What is the ‘womanosphere’?
The political impact of the manosphere probably can’t be overstated.From its impact on teenage boys to the influence it exerts right into the Oval office.But is there an emerging female equivalent?Anna Silman is a Journalist who has been writing about ‘The Womanosphere’, and joins Seán to discuss.

Jun 23, 2025 • 7min
The red squirrel is coming back - here’s why
As you may know, grey squirrels are the dominant species of squirrel in Ireland, despite them being non-native to the country. As a result of their dominance, the number of native red squirrels is limited.But, according to new research, the red squirrel is making a comeback!Joining Séan to discuss is Dr Emily Reilly from the University of Galway’s School of Natural Sciences.

Jun 23, 2025 • 13min
Are you a holiday hoarder?
Are you a holiday hoarder? Someone who holds onto the death before cashing in on their annual leave, only to be left considering a three-week ski-holiday in January before you miss out on your leave days?Joining Seán to discuss this concept is Caroline Reidy, Expert in Employment Law from the HR Suite.