Episodes

  • How do you daydrink without falling asleep?
    Jul 10 2026

    With the current heatwave, there’s one thing you’re probably going to do in your free time: daydrinking. But, when you’re out and about with friends, how do you do it without eventually falling asleep at the table?

    Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietitian with Eatwell.ie joins Seán to discuss!

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    9 mins
  • Should chess be recognised as a sport in Ireland?
    Jul 10 2026

    Should chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries?

    Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond Beatty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union.

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    16 mins
  • Should Irish men embrace the budgie smuggler?
    Jul 10 2026

    As the heatwave continues, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, rivers and lakes this weekend. Irish men have traditionally steered clear of the speedo, but is it time to go European and embrace it?

    Joining Seán to discuss is Stylist Judy Gilroy.

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    10 mins
  • Erdoğan gifts revolvers to NATO leaders - why?
    Jul 10 2026

    It’s usually customary for a visiting world leader to give a present. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued this custom at the recent NATO summit, where he gave leaders a revolver, with six bullets…

    Joining Seán to discuss is James Crisp, Europe Editor for The Daily Telegraph.

    Image: Reuters

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    11 mins
  • Why are companies making their own ‘office fragrances’?
    Jul 9 2026

    Big companies across the world are now developing their own distinctive fragrances for their offices, but there is a mystery around why they are actually pumping out these aromas.

    Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist on Corporate Life at The Financial Times, Pilita Clark…

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    7 mins
  • What does a national sandcastle competition involve?
    Jul 9 2026

    The National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition returns to Bettystown Beach this Saturday.

    Joining Seán to discuss is Shauna Murphy, last year's senior sculptor winner at the National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition.

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    9 mins
  • Cathal McNaughton on his return to photojournalism
    Jul 9 2026

    Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton joins Seán to discuss his new work and return to photojournalism, the Ireland Project, as well as more broadly about his life as a photojournalist.

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    23 mins
  • What makes for a good summer? - Henry McKean Reports
    Jul 9 2026

    What makes a good summer? Is it the weather, or the things you do? And, do we have rose-tinted glasses on when looking back?

    Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sends in this report.

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    13 mins