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An orchestra in Austria, which uses exclusively musical instruments made out of vegetables, has just been awarded a Guinness World Record!Joining Seán to discuss is Matthias Meinharter, Co-Founder of the Vegetable Orchestra…

What do you do if you feel like you’ve been abandoned by your friends once they have kids? Seán’s guest offered advice to a reader in relation to this very issue, which has garnered a massive and divisive response across social media…Emily Gould is a Features Writer for New York Magazine, and joins to discuss.

It’ll be a busy weekend for restaurants across the country, as all sorts of people from all over the world descend for St Patrick’s Day.But, you better be on your best behavior if you’re dining out because it has emerged that restaurants are reviewing their customers…Chef and Restaurateur JP McMahon joins Seán to discuss - and give his tips on how not to get blacklisted.

There are many amazing inventions from the Irish - ranging from submarines to the hypodermic needle. But, which invention is the greatest?Newstalk’s Simon Tierney will be hosting a full show this St Patrick’s Day to go through the top voted inventions - and joins Seán to discuss some of the highlights from this island.

Just a few days ago, the state of South Carolina carried out an execution by firing squad for the first time in many years, as the US struggles to find a solution to a shortage of traditional drugs used in lethal injection.Seán is joined by Jeffrey Collins, Journalist for the Associated Press, who was inside the death chamber to witness the execution…Image: Associated Press

While the midday meal used to be the largest meal of the day in Ireland, that culinary convention has been largely resigned to history due to busier, on the go lives. But, how do you create a healthy lunch that isn’t so light you end up snacking for the afternoon?Joining Seán to discuss is Dietician Sophie Pratt…

Do Italians have a better life than us, and what does La Dolce Vita mean? Do they just appreciate life more? Henry McKean is in the Italian Alps at the Special Olympics World Winter Games and joins Seán to discuss.

Recent statistics show that more and more Irish people are choosing automatic over manual transmission cars. But which is better and does learning how to drive a car change depending on the transmission?Joining Seán to discuss is Dave Humphries, Motoring Journalist with CompleteCar.ie…

Epic, the Irish Immigration Museum, is currently seeking stories and heirlooms from the public for their upcoming exhibition to mark a hundred years of the Irish passport. But, what were the first passports actually like?Joining Seán to discuss is Catherine Healy, Historian in Residence at Epic, the Irish Immigration Museum…

With 95% of cosmetic packaging being thrown away and cosmetics taking centuries to break down, the beauty industry has had to step up to the plate with being more environmentally responsible - and refillables are becoming the eco-friendly solution. From skincare to luxury palettes, there are lots of ways to give your beauty routine a sustainable makeover.To tell more, Seán is joined by Laura Birmingham, Beauty Columnist  at The Irish Mail on Sunday and Beauty Editor at evoke.ie…