Highlights From Moncrieff

Krishnan Guru Murphy was caught off camera swearing at MP Steve Baker on Channel 4 yesterday as the Conservative Party meltdown continues across the water. But, how common is swearing in everyday language? Henry McKean visited Coolock in Dublin to see what people think?

The responses to the Just Stop Oil group throwing a can of soup over Van Gogh’s Sunflowers painting have begun to shift, with an increasing amount of people viewing this form of protest as acceptable. Sean was joined by environmental journalist, John Gibbons to discuss...

To mark Black History Month, Trinity College will host a public lecture with Elmer Dixon, former Black Panther and co-founder of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panthers. Elmer joined Sean in studio for a chat about his life...

Last week saw the largest flatties meet up in the world held in Colorado, USA. Breast cancer survivors who have chosen not to undergo reconstructive surgery refer to themselves affectionately as “flatties”. 100 flatties gathered from the US, Canada & Mexico to find community, understanding and healing on the largest flat top mountain in the world, Grand Mesa. The organiser of this event, Lissa Sears joined Sean on the show to discuss..

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at leaving the Catholic Church in Ireland. Sean was joined in studio by Michael Nugent, Chairperson of Atheist Ireland to discuss...

Aoife Harvey, specialist in women’s pelvic health physiotherapy from Women’s Health Dublin joined Sean on the show to discuss a new study that suggests orgasms help women's pelvic floor post partum...

Today a legal case is being brought against a number of Northern Ireland institutions alleging that Lord Louis Mountbatten abused a named boy at Kincora Boys’ Home in Belfast. Sean was joined on the show by Andrew Lownie, author of 'The Mountbattens: The Lives and Loves of Dickie and Edwina Mountbatten'...

The Golden Canary Diamond, weighing a colossal 303.10 carats, is one of the largest polished diamonds in the world and the largest flawless diamond ever graded. The historic diamond is set to highlight Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. Gerry Appleby from Appleby Jewellers, joined Sean on the show to discuss the diamond...

For many of us before air travel became affordable, the only way to get to London was via bus and ferry. As we all feel the pinch and with air travel going up, what is it like to take the coach to London these days? We sent Henry McKean on a road trip and he joined Sean in studio to discuss...

The government’s redress scheme for survivors of mother and baby homes will not include special compensation for victims of illegal vaccine trials that were carried out in these institutions. Sean was joined by Holly Cairns, Social Democrat TD for West Cork to discuss...

From Miriam O’Callaghan to Michael Flatley and Ronan Keating, Mario Rosenstock has made a name for himself, mimicking the quirky traits of some of Ireland’s most recognisable figures. His popular podcast, 'The Mario Rosenstock Podcast' that launched in March 2021 has now joined Go Loud network and he joined Sean on the show this afternoon...

Michelle Furey Lawlor, owner and director of Je Juve Clinic joined Sean on the show to discuss Brazilian bum lifts, the rise in popularity of cosmetic procedures abroad and the risks involved...

Elaine Burke, Editor at Silicon Republic joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...

Sean was joined live in The River Lee Hotel in Cork by Pat O'Connell, the famous fishmonger of the English Market in Cork City. Pat was the subject of what has become an iconic photograph during the late Queen’s visit to Cork back in 2011. The two remained in contact over the past few years writing letters to one another...

Sean was joined live in The River Lee Hotel in Cork by former Irish Olympian, Sonia O'Sullivan. She joined Sean to discuss her career, keeping up running and solidifying her legendary status in Cobh...

Vin Diesel has been voted the Hottest Bald Man for 2022. Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean hit the streets to find out if people find bald men attractive?

Kate Summerscale, author of The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession, joined Sean on the show...

Have you ever dropped your phone in a place you really had to think twice about retrieving it from? Darren Stevens, Football coach and DJ joined Sean on the show to tell the story of dropping his phone in a Venetian canal, and jumping in to save it...

Since Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance was finally discovered earlier this year, after resting at the bottom of the ocean off Antarctica for over a hundred years, the prospect that it could be raised is a controversial one. Sean was joined by on the show by Jonathan Shackleton, second cousin of Ernest Shackleton and Shackleton family historian...

The search is on for America’s next top Mullet. With 600 hopefuls entering from every corner of the United States, a celebrity judging panel has whittled the extensive list down to just 25 contestants and the winner is expected to be revealed live on American TV next week. The founder of The USA Mullet Championships, Kevin Begola joined Sean on the show...