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Dec 1, 2025 • 18min

What should you do before you’re 35? - Henry McKean Asks

Michelle Obama says no one should see turning 35 as a deadline for marriage or success. So, what should you have done before that time comes around?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 15min

What is the ‘Celtic Curse’?

Feeling exhausted and lethargic can be caused by many things such as lack of sleep, being overworked or having a busy schedule, but for Ellen Troy, feeling tired for no reason became the norm for her until she discovered she had the ‘Celtic Curse’ or the medical term known as ‘Haemochromatosis’. So what exactly is it? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Aontú Cllr on Fingal County Council, Ellen Troy…
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Dec 1, 2025 • 8min

How the World Cup has changed since 1990

With next year’s World Cup on the horizon, a new book explores the impact of the world’s largest sporting event, from its effect on culture to its political and social role. Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Simon Kuper, Financial Times Writer and author of ‘World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nice Tournaments’...
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Nov 28, 2025 • 11min

Why do we love terrible TV?

‘All’s Fair’, the new legal drama starring Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close, has been renewed for a second series after receiving the worst critical reviews of the year. Despite this critical panning, it became the biggest Hulu Original scripted series to premiere in three years, and went straight to number 1 on Disney Plus.So, why exactly do we love terrible television?Joining Seán to discuss is Jessica Shine, from the Media Communications Department of Munster Technological University…Image: Hulu
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Nov 28, 2025 • 8min

Skating the Wild Atlantic Way

Artist Becky Gilmour is travelling the Wild Atlantic Way - on a skateboard! She has been skating the West coast to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention...She joins Seán to discuss!
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Nov 28, 2025 • 11min

Is there a normal dry spell balance?

We’re all curious about each other’s sex lives… is everyone really having more sex than you?And are dry spells normal or even encouraged? One Australian chat show ruffled feathers when a host admitted he had only ever had a dry spell of a month, while his coworkers had gone abstinent for much longer…So, is there a normal balance?Mary O'Conor, Psychosexual Therapist and the voice behind the Dear Mary Column in the Sunday Independent joins Seán to discuss.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 8min

Is the kettle disappearing?

Are kettles disappearing from our kitchens? The invention of the hot tap and the popularity of minimalist interior design has created a debate on whether a cup of tea is nicer from the traditional kettle or the same.Joining Seám to discuss is Interiors Columnist, Jennifer Sheahan…
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Nov 27, 2025 • 5min

Managing lawn mushrooms at this time of year

A lot of people have been noticing mushrooms popping up on their lawns lately, with the mix of frosty and mild weather contributing to their abundance. But, what can be done about them, and will they destroy your lawn?Joining Seán to discuss is Mycophagist Bill O’Dea…
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Nov 27, 2025 • 11min

Dublin City to host its first World AIDS Day Festival

On December 1st, Dublin City will be hosting its first ever World AIDS Day Festival. To mark the occasion, Seán is joined by Robbie Lawlor, who is one of the organisers, to chat about the importance of HIV testing.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 7min

We lose three days a year looking for our parked car

New research has found that we lose up to three days a year searching for where we parked our cars. So, why do we forget, and how can we improve our memories? Joining Seán to discuss is Memory Expert, Dr. Gillian Murphy, from UCC.

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