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May 9, 2025 • 7min
The man who accidentally bought back his stolen car
How well do you know your car?After his beloved Honda Civic was stolen, Ewan Valentine went on the hunt to replace his so-called ‘mid-life crisis car’, and ended up accidentally buying back his exact car in the process…So, what clues gave it away?Ewan joins Seán to tell more.

May 9, 2025 • 11min
Millennials aren’t cool anymore, apparently
It’s official, millennials are not cool anymore. If you’re a millennial, you can take your avocado toast and your single speed sustainable bike and get out of here!So says TikTok anyway…Joining Seán to defend her people is millennial and Fashion Commentator, Lorna Weightman.

May 9, 2025 • 16min
Why concept art is needed to make movies
The process of getting a movie from script to the cinema screen, is a lengthy one, especially if it is a major blockbuster, but one aspect of the process which maybe goes under the radar is creating concept art for productions.Seán is joined by Dermot Power, who is a movie Concept Artist, and has worked on such blockbusters as Star Wars, Harry Potter and Batman.Image: Dermot Power

May 8, 2025 • 9min
2026 World Cup - is Trump up to the task?
Earlier this week, Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his administration’s 2026 World Cup taskforce, insisting that the tournament will go off without a hitch.However, serious questions remain over how that will happen considering the considerable obstacles the tournament faces…Off the Ball’s David Wilson joins Seán to discuss.Image: AP Photo

May 8, 2025 • 8min
Calls for artists to paint Dublin traffic boxes
Have you got an artistic flair? This week, Dublin Canvas in association with Dublin City Council launched their call out for submissions for people to paint those grey traffic boxes around the city, and show off their creative flair!The project has seen unique artwork transform the grey dull city streets by adding individual art installations across the capital.To discuss, Seán is joined by Siobhan Maher, Administrative Officer at Dublin City Council…Image: Dublin Canvas

May 8, 2025 • 9min
Irish Journalist wins Pulitzer Prize for Sudan coverage
Declan Walsh and the staff of The New York Times won the award for International Reporting for their coverage of the ongoing civil war in Sudan, including revealing the role of the United Arab Emirates in the conflict, and its devastating human toll…Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Chief Africa Correspondent for the New York Times, Declan Walsh joins Seán to discuss.

May 8, 2025 • 9min
Is there still a stigma around red hair?
In a recent interview, the ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor revealed that her 5 sons, who all have red hair, have been subjected to some level of teasing. But, has acceptance in this area shifted over time?Joining Seán to discuss is Comedian and Writer Emma Doran…

May 8, 2025 • 11min
What it’s like for families after bodies are donated to science
Have you thought about what happens after we die, and would you ever consider donating your body to medical science?Nina Shelton’s dad passed away in 2023 and now two years later, the family are preparing to get his body back after he made the decision to donate his body to medical science so that trainee doctors could learn from his death...Nina is not alone in her experience, but wants to share what it’s been like for their family and the grieving process...She joins Seán to discuss.

May 8, 2025 • 11min
The rise of subscription services
More and more of the services we use are subscription based models.From watching our favourite films to our exercise plans, companies have managed to convince us to sign up to monthly fees.But many customers enjoy the convenience and it allows companies to be able to plan ahead. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into the growing trend of direct debit subscriptions.

May 7, 2025 • 9min
Why does a new tractor cost so much?
How much does a tractor cost, and what are the considerations to take into account before you invest?Joining Seán to discuss is Darragh McCullough, Farmer, Columnist with the Irish Independent and recent purchaser of a new tractor.