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Every week Moncrieff is joined by a parenting expert and child psychologist each week to answer questions sent in from listeners. Listen and subscribe to Parenting on Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Every Friday at 3.20pm, Sean is joined in studio by our movie reviewer and booze expert to discuss the latest cinema releases and a selection of beer or wine. Each week in a relaxed and casual environment the three chat about movies over some beer or wine just like being in a pub or at a dinner party! Listen and subscribe to Movies and Booze on Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or ...
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Seán was joined by Olivia Fahy, Aisling Bonner and Dean McGuinness with thanks to Marks and Spencer. Today's booze is beer! Brewer's Desire Belgian Grape Ale Timmerman's Retro Kriek.
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The history of dictators’ pets
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Kim Jong Un has gifted two pet dogs to Russian President Vladimir Putin. But, this isn’t the first time that dictators have cosied up to pets. There is a long history of pet ownership among autocrats throughout the 20th century and beyond. Newstalk’s Simon Tierney has been investigating, and he joins Seán to discuss. Image: Reuters…
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Parenting: Leaving Cert Holiday Nerves
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Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer listener questions…
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What makes a good game show?
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Catchphrase, Mastermind, The Chase… game shows have been popular on radio and TV for generations, but a recent poll has put Gladiators at the top. Some would debate if that’s even a game show, but there’s no denying that we love watching a bit of jeopardy with real people, whether for money or a trophy. So, what makes a great game show? Mark Hughes…
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Is the phone call as we know it dead?
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With less and less people using their mobiles to actually make a telephone call, have we lost the art of the phone call altogether? Justine O’Mahoney, Columnist with the Wexford People, has been writing about her nostalgia for a time when the landline was the beating heart of the family home. She joins Seán to discuss.…
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Seán was joined by Brian Lloyd, Lynda Coogan and Annette Freeman with thanks to Marks and Spencer. Today's booze… La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva 2017 Five Farms Cream Liqueur
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The TV show Bridgerton might be set in the 1800s, but it’s influencing today’s lingerie. Sales of the balcony or balconette bras have soared, which would give women a more busty, fuller shape. To complement the look, sales of high-leg knickers are also increasing. Laura Mullet is a fashion expert and joins Seán to discuss. Image: Netflix…
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A member of staff at Howth’s King Sitric, who had a stand at the Taste of Dublin Festival last weekend, was treated to a bit of a surprise when an oyster he shuck while preparing a dish produced a pearl! An Irish oyster like this producing a pearl is extremely rare, with odds of about 1 in 5 million! Dec McManus is from Howth’s King Sitric, and joi…
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While much attention focuses on Newgrange over the summer solstice this week, a unique event will happen tomorrow night when a moon standstill will occur over a Bronze Age altar in Kerry. Joining Seán to discuss is Stephen O’Sullivan, Chairperson of Bonane Community Council.
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The complex history of Kevin O’Higgins
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In July 1927, Kevin O’Higgins, the Minister for Justice, was assassinated on his way to mass in Booterstown. Now, a new book explores this complex story. Joining Seán to discuss is Arthur Matthews, Author of ‘Walled in By Hate: Kevin O’Higgins, His Friends and Enemies’.
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Is it okay to settle in love? - Henry McKean Asks
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A new survey of people who use dating websites has found that the majority are willing to settle for someone who’s just a bit better than average. Is this the case? Are we all willing to settle when it comes to love? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking people about that, and what people find annoying about their partners. He joins Seán to d…
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Spotify users will be familiar with the never-ending options of new music thrown at them, but how do the algorithms actually work? Joining Seán to discuss is Glenn McDonald, former ‘data alchemist’ for Spotify and author of new book ‘You Have Not Yet Heard Your Favourite Song’...
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How do you brush your teeth correctly?
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Are you brushing your teeth correctly? A study says only 10% are! So, what can we do to give our teeth the best chance? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Jennifer Collins, Clinical Director with Dental Care Ireland.
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Would you drink the world’s oldest wine?
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A 2,000 year old wine poured into an urn in Spain has recently been discovered, and it’s still in liquid form! Mick O’Connell from Neighbourhood Wine joins Seán Moncrieff to discuss what this means - and of course - if you can drink it.
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There’s a court case going on in Italy and an impending investigation by the United Nations regarding the powers the Pope has as leader of the Vatican, including wiretapping! Joining Seán to discuss is Patsy McGarry, Religious Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times.
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From CleanTok to ASMR and everything in between, there’s a lot of weird and wonderful content to choose from on social media – and we’re hooked! Elaine Burke from the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast joins Seán to talk about the more unusual content categories that have us fully invested.
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Taylor Swift’s Irish family history uncovered
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As another superstar lands on Irish soil, it’s time to roll out the family tree. So who exactly was Taylor Swift’s great great great granny? Joining Seán to find out is Fiona O’Mahony, Head of the Irish Family History Centre at EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum.
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This Thursday a plaque will be unveiled outside a former internment camp in Wales, featuring the names of 37 Kerrymen who spent time incarcerated there in 1916. Joining Seán to discuss is Cllr. Jim Finucane, outgoing Chairman of Kerry County Council.
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AI photography contest won with real picture!
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Miles Astray has won a major AI photography competition but has now been disqualified. Why? Because his photograph is natural, with no AI input whatsoever. But why did he do this? Miles joins Seán to discuss. Image: Miles Astray
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If you’re the owner of any Guinness memorabilia, it may be worth a pretty penny! David Hughes is a collector who’s interest piqued following his stint as a research chemist at Guinness’ London brewery in the 70s and 80s. David’s personal hoard of collectibles is under the hammer now. He joins Seán to discuss the collection. Image: Guinness Storehou…
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Ireland joins coalition for the return of Ukrainian children
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It’s estimated there are 20,000 ‘stolen children’ who have been captured by Russians since the full scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago. They were taken across the border after their towns were invaded, and their families killed. Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Dept of Foreign Affairs, recently heard first hand accounts from so…
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The number of Irish people doing house swapping holidays has exploded over the past number of years. But how exactly does it work? And should you be squeamish about strangers sleeping in your bed? Joining Seán to discuss is Sinead Canney, Founder of LetsSwap.ie.
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What are the most disgusting habits? - Henry McKean Asks
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We all have something we do that other people think is gross. It could be anything from picking your nose to chewing with your mouth open, but what is the most disgusting of all? Newstalk’s Henry McKean joins Seán to find out.
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When you hear Wuhan in China, most would immediately think of the initial Covid outbreak in 2019. However, it’s now home to the world’s largest experiment in driverless cars. 500 robot-taxis are already whizzing around the city of 11 million people, 4.5 million cars, eight-lane expressways and towering bridges – and Baidu have announced they’ll add…
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How do you move 3,000 artefacts from the ‘Dead Zoo’?
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As the Natural History Museum prepares to close its doors in September for major building works, the process of moving thousands of very old specimens out is a delicate one. Joining Seán to discuss this is Paolo Viscardi, Keeper of the Natural History Museum.
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What does the tricolour stand for in today’s Ireland?
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With Ireland’s wins at the European Athletic Championships in Rome last week, the tricolour has been somewhat unavoidable. But why are we so obsessed with the flag and what does it stand for in today’s Ireland? Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist for the Irish Examiner, Colin Sheridan.
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The history of psychological warfare
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North and South Korea have recently been sending balloons towards each other - with the South sending soap operas and KPop in them, and the North sending bags of rubbish. UCD’s Graham Finlay joins Seán to discuss this, and other examples of psychological warfare throughout history.
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