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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 • 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 • 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.

Jun 23, 2025 • 8min
The rise of ‘vertical dramas’
So-called ‘vertical dramas’, very short episodic films, are receiving millions in investment across the globe. But, what exactly is the attraction?Joining Seán to discuss is Jen Cooper, Founder of Vertical Drama Love, an online community for fans of the genre...

Jun 23, 2025 • 8min
What is behind the rise of oral gonorrhoea?
A new study has revealed that oral gonorrhoea is on the rise in Ireland. But, what is causing it and how does it manifest itself?Joining Seán to discuss is Aisling Loy, GUM Consultant at St James’s Hospital and Himerus Health…

Jun 23, 2025 • 7min
Irish army to spend €300k on converting Land Rovers to electric engines
The Irish army’s Land Rover Defenders are generally used only in ceremonial funerals for deceased Presidents and Taoisigh. But now, a decision has been made to convert the diesel vehicles to electric at enormous cost to the taxpayer.Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times, has the story, and joins Seán to discuss.

Jun 23, 2025 • 18min
US to inspect social media accounts in visa process - Henry McKean Reports
Students wanting to get into the US will be required to list all social media usernames for every platform they have used over the past 5 years, and make their private media profiles public.How do young people feel about this? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been asking, and joins Seán to share what he's heard…

Jun 20, 2025 • 7min
Why do Irish people say ‘amn’t’?
There are lots of things we say and do that are that little bit different on this island.A particularly noticeable one is our use of the word ‘amn’t’.So are we just saying it wrong or why is it that we don’t say aren’t or ain’t like most of the English speaking world?Fadi Boukaram posts about language as ‘Cedrusk’ on Instagram and he’s been speaking about this recently. He joins Seán to discuss.Image: Dictionary.com


