Highlights From Moncrieff

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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.

Episódios

  • The story behind the world’s biggest streaker

    08/11/2024 Duração: 10min

    While most people have witnessed the odd streaker here or there, either at a match or watching at home on TV, what is it like to actually do this on a regular basis in front of thousands of people?Mark Roberts is the world’s most prolific streaker, having carried out naked streaks at everything from Wimbledon to the Champions League Final. He joins Seán to discuss.

  • Vet performs surgery and saves goldfish

    08/11/2024 Duração: 03min

    A vet has dramatically saved a family's 17-year-old goldfish after he was struck down by a killer tumour.Emer O’Reilly from MyVet Lucan carried out a rare and intricate operation on the pet, and joins Seán to discuss.

  • The biggest box office flops in history

    08/11/2024 Duração: 09min

    When Hollywood spends big bucks on a movie, it expects a decent return. But, what happens when a movie flops? Joining Seán to discuss is Tim Robey, Film critic with the Daily Telegraph and author of ‘Box Office Poison: Hollywood’s Story in a Century of Flops’...Image: Disney

  • Ivan Yates on what to expect from Election 2024

    08/11/2024 Duração: 16min

    Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially kicked off the next General Election today, dissolving the Dáil.With voting set to take place on November 29th, Ivan Yates joins Seán to discuss what we can expect.

  • The words Ireland contributed to English

    07/11/2024 Duração: 07min

    Did you know that the Irish gave the world the submarine, the ejector seat and of course, Guinness?But, we’ve also given the English language hundreds more words and phrases.Colin Murphy, Author of ‘Who Gives a Focal?’, joins Seán to discuss.

  • Paul Mescal Lookalike Competition - Henry McKean Reports

    07/11/2024 Duração: 08min

    The Irish premiere for ‘Gladiator 2’ is happening tonight in Dublin, and beforehand, a much more important event took place: the Paul Mescal Lookalike Competition!Henry McKean went down there to enter - and sent in this report.

  • How to dry your clothes in the winter

    07/11/2024 Duração: 07min

    A Twitter user yesterday posted a picture of their laundry hanging out in the garden, asking the question: “It isn't raining, but it is a damp day. Does laundry actually dry in these conditions, or is it pointless hanging it out?”So, in the winter season, what are the best ways to dry your clothes, and what should be avoided? For example, letting your laundry dry in an unventilated room can cause mould and even ‘black lung’...Joining Seán to discuss is Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk.

  • What is a ‘sperm donor party’?

    07/11/2024 Duração: 08min

    As a society, we’ve really taken to celebrating all of life’s milestones, from baby showers to gender reveals, and now: sperm donor parties…Freelance Journalist, Édaein O’Connell, joins Seán to discuss her experience of going to one.

  • How to manage and know your allergies

    07/11/2024 Duração: 08min

    A 56-year-old man has died after suffering what is believed to be an allergic reaction to wasp stings. Michael Sheehan was cutting a hedge with friends at his home in Cork, when he was stung on the back and neck several times on Tuesday.Clinical Director of Allergy Ireland, Dr Iseult Sheehan, joins Seán to discuss allergy management and awareness.

  • Are kids reading enough today?

    07/11/2024 Duração: 13min

    A new survey in the UK has found that kids are now reading in record low numbers, but is the situation in Ireland different?Joining Seán to discuss is award-winning Children’s Author, Sarah Webb.

  • What’s behind recent concert injuries?

    06/11/2024 Duração: 06min

    With both Chris Martin from Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo both falling through the stage in recent weeks, what is causing a spate of mishaps in live touring, and what can be done to safeguard performers?Joining Seán to discuss is Milad Highani, Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney…

  • What is visiting Antarctica like?

    06/11/2024 Duração: 09min

    Visiting Antarctica is something that not many people get to experience, but when Seán’s guest got the opportunity to do so, she was intrigued by the prospect. What she didn’t expect was how the experience was so akin to visiting a different planet.Joining Seán to discuss is Science Communicator Niamh Shaw, who will be delivering a talk about her experiences at the University of Galway on Tuesday 12 November…

  • The biggest food faux pas

    06/11/2024 Duração: 08min

    In a new survey, things such as double dipping and leaving dishes in the sink overnight are some of people's pet peeves in the kitchen.Joining Seán to discuss more examples is Edward Hayden, Chef, Broadcaster and Culinary Lecturer.

  • Should we boo ‘God Save the King’?

    06/11/2024 Duração: 06min

    The FAI has been fined €10,000 after fans booed ‘God Save the King’ before Ireland’s Nations League match against England at the Aviva Stadium in September. Will this action have any impact on spectators’ future behaviour? Are booing and other intimidation tactics just part of the package when it comes to sporting events?Joining Seán to discuss is Chief Sports Writer for the Irish Daily Star, Kieran Cunningham.

  • Smart home devices are spying on you - should you care?

    06/11/2024 Duração: 08min

    A new survey from Which? Magazine shows that some smart home devices are engaged in excessive surveillance, but should you be worried? Joining Seán to untangle this is Ciara O’Brien, Tech Correspondent with the Irish Times...

  • Dublin Bus drivers tired of being controlled

    06/11/2024

    Dublin Bus drivers and Dublin Bus are not getting along at the moment. Drivers often find themselves ahead of schedule, and are told to pull over and wait until they're at the correct time. It has lead to drivers being tired of being controlled.Kathleen, a Dublin Bus driver, joins Seán to discuss.

  • Man builds world’s smallest home!

    05/11/2024 Duração: 06min

    A man in West Virginia is now seeking Guinness World Record recognition for having built what he believes is the world’s tiniest home. But, just how small are we talking and what exactly is in it?Joining Seán to discuss is tiny home enthusiast and blogger, Levi Kelly...

  • What is the ‘Knitting Map’?

    05/11/2024 Duração: 10min

    An enormous piece of knitting, measuring the size of a tennis court, was first woven almost 20 years ago by women in Cork. Now this giant fabric has found a new lease of life in an exhibition exploring the climate crisis deep in Donald Trump country. Joining Seán to discuss is Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, who has just returned from West Virginia where the knitting has been installed…Image: joolsgilson.com

  • 100th anniversary of the Boundary Commission

    05/11/2024 Duração: 10min

    This week marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Boundary Commission, set up to determine exactly where the border should lie between  Northern Ireland and the Free State.Joining Seán to discuss is Ronan McGreavy, Irish Times journalist, Historian and author of ‘The Kidnapping: A hostage, a desperate manhunt and a bloody rescue that shocked Ireland’...

  • Making paintings with boxing gloves

    05/11/2024 Duração: 07min

    Paint Punch is a unique community-focused, youth arts programme started in Limerick which has seen young people create impressive works of art by punching paint onto boards with boxing gloves. The innovative project came about after Artist Frank McCarthy noticed how much young Traveller boys spoke about their passion for boxing in all their conversations. Frank joins Seán to discuss the project.Image: Clare Youth Service Facebook

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