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A theory that has been contentious for hundreds of years is that there were actually two Patricks, whose stories have been conjoined into the St Patrick we celebrate today....but what evidence is there for this? Dr Chris Doyle, Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Galway, joined Sean Moncrieff on the show to discuss.

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Baywatch is coming back! We are being promised more sun, sand and slow-motion running on the beach. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean spoke with Matt Nix, the reboot's showrunner and executive producer, as well as Greg Bonann, co-creator of the original series and executive producer of the new show, to get a taste of what's to come.

My next guest recently travelled to the Arctic island of Svalbard to deposit some very important Irish documents relating to Guinness in a secure vault. Eibhlin Colgan, Archive Manager with Guinness, joined Sean Moncreiff on the show.

With the many risks that smartphones pose to children, more and more parents are giving their kids ‘child-safe’ smartwatches. The smartwatches allow parents to stay in contact with their child while also delaying access to social media until a more appropriate age. Are smartwatches a viable alternative to smartphones? Is it necessary to always be in contact with your child? Ciara O’Brien, Technology correspondent for the Irish Times, joined Sean Moncrieff on the show to discuss some of the best models on the market, and whether purchasing a smartwatch is advisable.

Newly invented sports have been making headlines recently, mainly due their simple and even stupid nature. Joining Sean Moncrieff on the show to discuss sports such as ‘RunNation’, where two burly men run into each other with the goal of knocking the other down, is sports journalist with Off the Ball, Cameron Hill.

Crying is something every human being does, yet many of us still feel embarrassed or apologetic when it happens. From childhood, people are often taught to see tears as a sign of weakness or losing control. But psychologically, crying is a natural and healthy human response. We see it even on the biggest stages in the world actors and actresses last night were standing on stage at the Oscars, overwhelmed with emotion and crying as they accepted an award. So why do we cry, what purpose do tears serve, and why do we still carry so much shame around them? Dr Marie Murray, Psychologist & Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology, UCD joined Sean Moncreiff on the show.

Last year Pixar released a film called ‘Elio’, which had controversy when an apparent LGBT storyline was taken out. Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer defended the decision by saying “Elio is not making therapy”. Joining Seán to discuss this is Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, Executive Director of ShoutOut.

Have you ever gone to a céilí in your togs? Well, the Aqua Céilí has been held at the Sean McDermott Street Pool in Dublin for the past four years. But how exactly does it work? Kate Beggy, Swim Teacher and Executive at Gael Linn joins Seán to discuss.

Earlier this week, the 2026 edition of the annual Wife Carrying Race took place in Surrey in England. But how does it work, and why would someone want to carry their wife competitively? Joining Seán to discuss is Ian Giles, Race Director of the annual Wife Carrying Race…

In France, there’s a new variant on speed dating: prospective couples are armed with cards, each with their favourite sexual fantasies. Is this a healthy approach to take with a person you just met? Emily Power Smith, Clinical Sexologist and Sex Therapist joins Seán to discuss.

If you’ve watched Louis Theroux’s new documentary on the dark side of the ‘manosphere’ - it’s pretty depressing stuff. So where can men go to find some more positive role models? Patrick Freyne, Features Writer Irish Times, has been exploring some role models from the past, and joins Seán to discuss.

Concern is growing for the large number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Iran, after the famed Golestan Palace was damaged in bombing over the past few days. Joining Seán is a man from an organisation which seeks to protect sites of cultural heritage in conflict zones. Professor Peter Stone is the President of the Blue Shield and joins to discuss.

A statue of Trump and Epstein, in a ‘Jack and Rose’ pose from Titanic, has mysteriously appeared on the National Mall in Washington DC. So, what’s going on here? Joining Seán to discuss is Joe Heim, Reporter for the Washington Post…

Surprise surprise, it’s lashing rain again, which means potential flooding to homes and businesses. A new study has found that there is a mental health aspect: flooding can cause depression and PTSD. Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Ashling Bourke, Associate Professor at Dublin City University (DCU) and co-author of the study…

There is a perception that a migraine simply means a bad headache and sensitivity to light, but it can be much more than that. Catherine Hearns experienced her first episode after the birth of her second son, and was eventually diagnosed with a rare form of migraine: hemiplegic migraine. She joins Seán to discuss. If anything in this segment has affected you, help is available. You can freephone Pieta House’s 24 hour helpline at 1800 247 247 or text 'HELP' to 51444.

One of the fastest drummers in the world only has one arm. What he has achieved with a specially designed prosthesis has given him a new lease of life. Joining Seán to discuss is Jason Barnes from Atlanta, Georgia…

The sudden increase in the price of fuel in the last week shows how vulnerable our island can be due to events in other parts of the world. The same applies to food, and despite us being able to produce much of it, Ireland’s food security is quite fragile. This week, one of the country’s major carrot producers decided to cease production. Seán is joined by Michael Kelly, Founder of GIY to discuss.

Seventeen titles in a row, but he says he hates the taste of the stuff. One man in Hampshire has dominated the World Watercress Eating Championships for nearly two decades, even though he admits he dreads the event every year. Now, he’s preparing to return once again in a bid for an eighteenth title… Glenn Walsh joins Seán to discuss.

A doctor in London has successfully removed the prostate from a patient 2,400km away in Gibraltar using a robot. Joining Seán to discuss is Prokar Dasgupta, a Professor of Urology who heads The London Clinic’s Robotic Centre of Excellence…