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October 2 · 9 min
Meryl Streep to voice lion in new Narnia movie - why are people mad?
Four months before Greta Gerwig's upcoming ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ is scheduled for cinema release, the Director has confirmed that Meryl Streep will voice Aslan the lion, taking over from Liam Neeson, much to the absolute dismay and anger of purists and many conservatives. So, why is this seen as controversial? Entertainment journalist Olivia Fahy joins to discuss!
October 2 · 10 min
Do we all turn into our parents?
During the course of life, you grow to adore your parents, eventually realise they're fallible, and turn into them whether you want to or not. Just like how Brooklyn Beckham swore off his family for their focus on business, only to launch his own business himself. Colm O’Regan has been writing about all of this, and joins Seán to discuss.
October 2 · 11 min
What do work days look like around the world?
How long is your working day? Or more specifically, how much work do you do for your employer? In Ireland, long lunch breaks have become a distant memory, but in other parts of the world, that is the norm. So, what do work days look like around the world, and how do they compare? Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Careers Portal and a future of work expert joins Seán to discuss.
October 1 · 5 min
Do men read romance novels?
Romantic novels are hugely popular, and have always done quite well. Of course, their main audience is women, but are men included in this audience too? And what would a man get from these ‘romantasy’ novels? Tomas Kenny from Kenny's Bookshop in Galway joins Seán to discuss.
October 1 · 5 min
Van Gogh painting not seen in decades to be auctioned at $180 million
For decades, María Elena Arrieta de Blaquier, an Argentinian heiress, owned a vast collection of rare and expensive art. She has since died, and the art is going up for sale. Van Gogh’s ‘Châtaigniers en Fleurs’ (Chestnut Tree in flower) is valued at $180m and has not been seen in public for decades. It is to be auctioned along with 11 other works. André Zlattinger, Deputy Chairman, UK & Head of Modern Art, Europe at Sotheby’s.
October 1 · 9 min
The history of the early Budgets
Budget 2027 is to be revealed next week; there’s a massive team behind it, but that wasn’t always the case. In the early days, the early budgets were put together by people with not as much economic experience. So, what is the history behind the early ones? Aidan Kane, Lecturer in Economics at University of Galway joins Seán to discuss.
October 1 · 21 min
Should we just let our hair go grey? - Henry McKean Asks
Hollywood Actress Olivia Coleman was spotted on a red carpet sporting a new natural grey hairdo. Is it time we all embraced the grey? Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.
October 1 · 11 min
The problem with wealth gaps in friendships
How do you navigate it when your friends have more money than you? When you want a trip to Cork, but they want a trip to New York? These differences become increasingly obvious with hen parties, when the cost of multiple nights abroad can highlight this issue. Emma Howard, Economist at TUD, joins Seán to discuss.
September 30 · 9 min
Are Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnaughey brothers?
‘Brothers’, a new series starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnaughey, is based on the popular internet theory that the two actors share the same father. So, what is this theory based on, and what was the life of Woody’s father, Charles Harrelson? TV Critic Brian Lloyd joins to discuss. Image: Apple TV
September 30 · 14 min
How was the U2 commemorative coin made?
Last Friday, the Central Bank of Ireland officially unveiled a new €2 commemorative coin celebrating U2 and marking 50 years since the band was formed. This will soon be followed by a coin commemorating the late author Maeve Binchy as part of the Central Bank's commemorative coins programme. Designer Shaughn McGrath joins Seán to discuss how this U2 coin was made.
September 30 · 9 min
How does base jumping work?
A 27-year-old base jumper died on Sunday when he leapt off a 700-foot cliff and his wingsuit failed, according to authorities. This isn’t a standalone incident over the years, there have been many fatal accidents from base jumping. In 2017, a Cork man died while base-jumping after his parachute opened the wrong way at the Cliffs of Moher. So, how does base jumping work and what are the dangers for those who dare to jump?Joining Seán to discuss is Base Jumper and Skydiver at Dark Edge Base, Hans Donner…
September 30 · 14 min
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Modern Day Cults
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving modern day cults!
September 30 · 14 min
Could the UK rejoin the EU?
Following his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has said that the UK could go “all the way” back into the EU. What would this look like, and when could we see this happen? John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University joins Seán to discuss.
September 29 · 7 min
Are car lights getting brighter?
Vehicle lights are bigger and brighter these days. LED lights are a big trend in the car scene and offer a longer range for drivers, but many motorists complain that their intense white light can be almost blinding when you are driving at night. Motoring editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert joined Sean on the show to discuss.
September 29 · 13 min
Is there a lack of nature in Irish schools?
When it comes to promoting the environment & nature in schools, An Taisce’s Green Schools initiative reaches 85 % of schools, and Ireland has the highest share of Green Flags of any participating country. So, why then are so many school grounds lifeless, uninspiring and grim: tarmac and not much else? Dr Patrick Kirwan, a pioneering science teacher from Ardscoil na Mara in Waterford joined Sean on the show to discuss.
September 29 · 6 min
Today is Michaelmas!
Michaelmas is a Christian festival observed in many Western Christian liturgical calendars on 29 September, and on 8 November in the Eastern Christian traditions. Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29th to honour the Archangel Michael and mark the shift from the harvest season into the darker, colder months of autumn and winter. Sean was joined on the show by Marion McGarry, Lecturer with ATU Mayo to discuss.
September 29 · 8 min
What is a snag list?
What is a snag list and what is it like for smaller projects like new build homes? How do snag lists work and can they delay the completion of your home? Kevin Hollingsworth, Chartered building surveyor from the Society of Chartered Surveyors joined Sean on the show to discuss.
September 29 · 13 min
Are your kids constantly asking for a pet?
Kids asking for a dog is a tale as old as time. So, what do you do when your kids are constantly asking for a pet? Irish Independent columnist Kirsty Blake Knox joined Sean on the show to discuss.
September 29 · 11 min
The Cornell 7
Prosecutors in New York are reopening an investigation into allegations that seven Cornell University fraternity brothers drugged and gang-raped a former student. The lawsuit alleges that the Cornell fraternity members were offered “essay” mitigation for their actions. Harriet Alexander from the Daily Mail US joined Sean on the show to discuss.
September 28 · 6 min
Should you live by the Mexican Fisherman Parable?
There is a story known as the parable of the Mexican fisherman, which is all about living for today and recognising what’s really important in life. But, will living this way pay the electricity bill? Michael Houghton, Host of The Irish FIRE Podcast has tried it out himself, and joins Seán to discuss.

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