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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Every week Moncrieff is joined by a parenting expert and child psychologist each week to answer questions sent in from listeners. Listen and subscribe to Parenting on Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Every Friday at 3.20pm, Sean is joined in studio by our movie reviewer and booze expert to discuss the latest cinema releases and a selection of beer or wine. Each week in a relaxed and casual environment the three chat about movies over some beer or wine just like being in a pub or at a dinner party! Listen and subscribe to Movies and Booze on Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or ...
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Have you ever wanted to teach your cat (or dog) Irish? Well, Anne Cakebread, illustrator and creator of the book ‘Teach Your Cat Irish’ joins Seán to discuss how this is possible!
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Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer listener questions…
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Guest host John Fardy was joined by Olivia Fahy, Sarina Bellissimo and Leslie Williams with thanks to Marks and Spencer. Today’s booze: Suertes del Marqués ‘7 Fuentes’, Tenerife Xanet, Mallorca
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Sunday is Bloomsday, but one thing that makes Ulysses so special is the role of food in the book. Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire, Chair of the MA in Gastronomy and Food Studies at TU Dublin, has been writing about this and joins Seán to discuss.
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A new coffee making process uses ultrasonic sound waves to create an apparently stronger and less bitter beverage. But how does it work? Joining Seán to explain is Dr Francisco Trujillo, a senior lecturer in the school of chemical engineering at the University of New South Wales.
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The election counts have finally finished, where we saw crushing defeats and exhilarating wins at counting centres. What could also be seen were the winners often being lifted up into the air in celebration. Why is this a thing? To discuss, Seán is joined by Green Party TD Patrick Costello.
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An Irish photographer has a new exhibition which is running currently as part of the Belfast Photo Festival. Richard Mosse’s work focuses on documenting the deforestation of the Amazon where he has spent an extensive amount of time. He joins Seán to discuss.
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A 25 year old man from Cork called Patrick O'Connell died as a prisoner of war in a German prison camp during World War Two. The indignity didn’t end there. Posthumously, he became a victim of Nazi medical experiments. Now, a project is aiming to trace his family and return some honour to him and other victims. Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Aislin…
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The 13th of June is World Albinism Awareness Day, a condition that gives a person very light skin, hair and eyes - and can affect their quality vision. Jonathan DeBurca Butler went out to find people with the condition to learn more, and joins Seán to discuss. Image: Albinism Fellowship
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SoftBank has developed AI voice-conversion technology to reduce call centre operators' psychological stress by altering the voices of angry customers to sound calmer. But for many of us, calling a customer care line is the last resort. So what is the best way to navigate them in order to reduce stress for everyone? Conor Pope is the Consumer Affair…
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From forgetting your passport to forgetting your trousers - there’s been times where we’ve been caught out. Newstalk’s Henry McKean has collected various stories of fumbles and failures, and joins Seán Moncrieff to share.
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In an apparent act of reckless criminality, a fire was deliberately lit in the crypt of St. Michan’s Church yesterday, causing extensive damage to a number of precious mummies which have laid there for hundreds of years. Joining Seán to discuss this is Rob Buchanan, an amateur historian, who runs the Dublin Time Machine History Blog.…
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As many people get ready to pack their bags for holidays and travel, the Irish accent will be heard around the world this summer. But, is the Irish accent always a passport to acceptance and connection? Joining Seán to discuss is Melanie May, Travel Writer and Presenter of Talk Travel on Dublin City FM.…
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If you’ve ever wanted a toy Father Ted, or an Éamon de Valera figurine, well good news, the day has finally arrived! Richard Collier has set up Hiberno Toys, which creates toys based on Irish culture. Gaining a fair bit of attention on Instagram and Reddit. Seán is joined by Richard to check out the figures and discuss. Image: @hibernotoys on Insta…
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If you could meet a dead relative in Virtual Reality, would you? That’s a question that’s been asked by Dr Jennifer O’Meara, Associate Professor of Film Studies, in Trinity College Dublin. Film and cinema has always utilised the latest technologies, but if it bleeds into our real lives by creating illusions, is that a good thing? Jennifer joins Seá…
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Taylor Swift’s upcoming gigs in Lansdowne Road are due to last for 3 hours, with some describing this as too long. But how long is too long when it comes to gigs? Joining Seán to discuss is journalist and broadcaster Pat Carty.
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The Church of Ambrosia was set up as a way to take drugs, including marijuana and magic mushrooms - but has quickly gained a sizable following. Mattha Busby, reporter with Vice, visited the church and joined Seán to discuss.
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Swim Ireland currently has 3 pop up pools in its possession, major swimming infrastructure that can be moved around the country. However, only two are operational, which is causing controversy. Mary McMorrow, Operations Director at Swim Ireland, joins Seán to discuss.
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Ireland’s summers are not what they used to be! One look outside will tell you that we are no longer guaranteed a dry spell in June and July. Is this our new reality? Cathal Nolan is a Climate Scientist, and the founder of Ireland’s Weather channel, and has been studying this. He joins Seán to discuss.…
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While the number of pubs in Ireland has been diminishing over the past 15 years, the cause is usually put down to drink driving laws, price increases and a change in culture. But, is the housing crisis to blame too? Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Keenan, Property Editor for the Irish Independent, who has been writing about this.…
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Having been established back in 1978, the Vegetarian Society of Ireland recently changed its name. What is the reason for this? And why are the majority of their members women? Joining Seán to discuss is James O’Donovan, Secretary of the Vegan Society of Ireland.
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One of the shock revelations from this election is that Danny Healy Rae has been using the same phone since 1997! He says it’s because he’s not a fan of the smartphone. What are some other things that we’ve kept from a long time? Newstalk’s Henry McKean went out to ask the public for their items that have stood the test of time.…
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With just 6 weeks until the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris, what exactly are the plans for the event, due to take place along the Seine? Joining to discuss is Philip Barker, Editor of the Journal of Olympic History. Image: Paris 2024
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After the tragic death of a woman in Limerick last week, there have been calls for a ban on certain dog breeds such as the XL Bully. Pete Wedderburn, aka Pete the Vet, does not believe that this is the answer. He joins Seán Moncrieff to discuss.
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A new report has shown that wind farms have created 35% of Ireland’s electricity supply in the first five months of this year. Joining Seán to discuss the significance of this increase is CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, Noel Cunniffe.
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We’ve all had a laugh at our children’s expense when they mispronounce certain words growing up. Journalist and Mum of seven, Jen Hogan, has been speaking to parents to find some of the common occurrences in Irish households, and joins Seán to share her findings.
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