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Tuesday · 12 min
Inside the £1 an hour official football shirt factories
The average price of an official football shirt these days is around £75, but a BBC Sports investigation has found that workers making these shirts are being paid a basic wage of less than £1 an hour in factories where conditions have been described as "grim"... Do we need to be more aware of where our products come from, and boycott if necessary? Joining Seán to discuss is Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin.
Monday · 7 min
The weird world of literary scams
Most of us like to think we are superior to the person who falls for the ‘you’ve won the Spanish lottery’ scam, or any scam for that matter but as Tanya Sweeney recently found out, a desire for affirmation and a bit of flattery can pull the wool over the eyes of even the most ‘scam-proof’. Joining Seán is Tanya Sweeney, Irish Independent Features writer and columnist, to tell us about the time she was offered the chance to have her novel read by an ‘exclusive’ German book club... and almost fell for the scam!
Monday · 13 min
1Author Bethany Joy Dawson on choosing homeschooling for her kids
Author Bethany Joy Dawson didn't intend to remove her children from mainstream education to homeschool them but felt she was left no choice due to the education system making the children fit rather than moulding to her children's needs. She joins Séan to discuss…
Monday · 10 min
What advice would you give to your teen self? - Henry McKean Asks
If you could re-live your teenage years again, what would you do differently? Do you have any regrets from that time? How awkward was it? Would you have asked the boy or girl out if you were more confident? Were they the best years of your life or the worst? Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.
Monday · 19 min
Four Questions: Are you in a book club?
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Liadán Hynes and Patrick Freyne!
Monday · 9 min
Why do Irish people not want to live in apartments?
In Ireland, we’re still very much married to the idea of buying a home with a garden to raise a family in, yet in Europe, people are doing all of that in apartments. So why do Irish people seem to turn their nose up at it? Joining Seán to discuss is Orla Hegarty, Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, UCD.
October 9 · 5 min
Celebrating National Mouldy Cheese Day!
Today is National Mouldy Cheese Day, where we celebrate cheeses that taste great, but maybe not smell as good… Joining Seán to celebrate the day and chat about cheese is Kevin Sheridan, Managing Director at Sheridan's Cheesemongers Ltd.
October 9 · 10 min
First ever photograph turns 200 years old
200 years ago, a French inventor took the first ever photograph. What’s the story behind this, and how has photography changed since? Trish Lambe, Artistic Director of Photo Museum Ireland joins Seán to discuss.
October 9 · 11 min
Why you should leave dogs out of your bed!
People love their pets, enough to find it natural to have their dog to sleep on the bed with them. Not only does this lead to stinky sheets, it might not lead to the best night’s sleep… for the dog! Steph Rousseau, dog trainer and canine behaviour consultant based in Dublin joins Seán to discuss.
October 8 · 7 min
What happened to the high heeled shoe?
When you go out these days, you’ll see people dressed up, but what you won’t see nearly as much anymore is the high heeled shoe. The era of stilettos seems to be over, so what happened? Lise Hand, Journalist and columnist with the Journal joins Seán to discuss.
October 8 · 7 min
Irish experts warn about Australian ‘health guru’ hosting talks in Ireland
More than a dozen scientists, doctors and academics recently signed a letter warning about an Australian woman called Barbara O’Neill. She describes herself as a healer, and will be speaking next week at a series of events in Ireland hosted by a group that promotes ‘Bible-based health principals’. She is banned from giving health advice in Australia. David Robert Grimes, Disinformation Expert, signed this letter, and joins Seán to discuss.
October 8 · 8 min
How cutting overseas aid impacts a Cambodian classroom
Under the Trump administration, the US has cut massive amounts of overseas aid, and they’re not the only country doing that. How does that impact the countries dependent on that aid? Colm Byrne, Teacher from Portmarnock has lived in Cambodia for the past 40 years and is CEO International Operations of SeeBeyondBorders Ireland. He joins to discuss the current situation in Cambodia.
October 8 · 13 min
Have you lied on your CV? - Henry McKean Reports
More than three quarters of jobseekers lie on their CV, from falsifying qualifications to securing employment, to exaggerating their achievements. To discuss further we are joined by Henry McKean.
October 8 · 19 min
How suicide bereavement services work
This Saturday is World Mental Health Day. As part of that, Pieta with Lyon’s Tea have partnered to host a tea and talk day, encouraging others to come together over a cup of tea. Pieta is all about preventing suicide and self harm, but that is not the only service they provide. When someone dies by suicide, what’s left behind is a devastated family… Seán is joined by Laura Hallinan to discuss her family’s story… If you were in any way affected by this interview, do not hesitate to reach out to Pieta's free 24-hour Crisis Helpline number: 1800 247 247.
October 7 · 6 min
Has butter made a comeback?
There was a time when butter was viewed as deadly, and not in a cool way! Spread some on your toast, and it’ll go straight to your heart! But seemingly, even in this health-obsessed world, butter has made a huge comeback! Mary Sharpe, Producer of Irish Gourmet Butter, joins Seán to discuss.
October 7 · 13 min
The portrayal of periods in media - and why it’s important
On television, the biggest representation for periods you might see would be in advertisements, where a nondescript blue liquid takes the place of menstrual blood. Sharon Horgan’s new HBO Max series, ‘Youth’, bucks this trend, by having her character experience an unexpected period. Aoife Barry, Arts, Culture Writer and Columnist for the Sunday Times has written about this important representation, and joins Seán to discuss! Image: HBO Max
October 7 · 7 min
Should Cork Prison become a protected structure?
Cork Prison has existed since the early 1800s. It first started as a military barracks before becoming the site of executions after 1916. The building is old and has been abandoned for the past decade. Cork City Councillors have voted to begin the process to add a Cork prison to the Register of Protected Structures in an attempt to prevent it from being demolished. One of those voting is John Maher, Labour Councillor in Cork, who joins Seán to discuss.
October 7 · 17 min
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Haunted Houses
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving ‘haunted’ houses!
October 7 · 13 min
Why was smoking so popular?
After yesterday’s Budget 2027 announcements, cigarettes are now over €20 a pack, the highest cost in Europe. With cigarettes being pushed out of the zeitgeist more and more, some generations are looking back on smoking with a hint of nostalgia. Why was it so ubiquitous? John Dolan, Journalist with the Examiner and Echo joins Seán to discuss.
October 5 · 6 min
Would you use a government-sponsored dating app?
Singapore recently launched a matchmaking service for government workers aged 21 to 35, an initiative that comes as the country wrestles with a record-low fertility rate. ‘FirstDate’, which uses a Nobel-winning algorithm to match participants, has drawn a mixed response. Could a similar service work in Ireland? Joining Seán to discuss is Matchmaker Sharon Kenny.

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