Highlights From Moncrieff

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Synopsis

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

Episodes

  • Are some people just bad at texting?

    22/07/2025 Duration: 12min

    Are you a terrible texter? Or are you sick of sending messages and seeing the blue ticks and then waiting days for a reply?When it comes to texting, is there a specific etiquette, and is not texting back just plain rude? Or are some people just bad texters rather than inconsiderate people?Chartered Registered Counselling Psychologist, Niamh Delmar, joins Seán to discuss.

  • What is the ‘Stop Killing Games’ movement?

    21/07/2025 Duration: 07min

    A movement called ‘Stop Killing Games’ is trying to convince the EU to introduce new rules so that consumers have more rights in relation to the digital assets they own. But, what exactly is the problem?Joining me now is Tech journalist and columnist with the Irish Times Emmet Ryan…Image: stopkillinggames.com

  • Why Drogheda United has links with Turkey

    21/07/2025 Duration: 07min

    If you’re a League of Ireland football fan, you may have noticed that the Drogheda United crest has a star and crescent on it, much like you would see on the flags of many Muslim-majority countries.And, a recent social media post from TurkeyToday has been highlighting this fact.So, what’s the connection there?Joining Seán to discuss is Conor Hoey, Director with Drogheda United Football Club.

  • Has the nightgown become popular again?

    21/07/2025 Duration: 07min

    From Parker Posey in ‘The White Lotus’ to Megan Stalter in ‘Too Much’, the nightgown is having a moment. But, how did such an old-fashioned garment become fashionable again?Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist and Fashion Expert, Laura Mullett…

  • What is inside this million year old ice?

    21/07/2025 Duration: 08min

    The world’s oldest ice cores have just arrived in the UK after a journey all the way from East Antarctica.Scientists will soon begin melting this ice in an attempt to find out what the world was like 1.5 million years ago.But, what can melted old water really tell us about the Earth of the distant past?Dr. Liz Thomas is the Head of Ice Core Research at the British Antarctic Survey, and  joins me now…Image: @britishantarcticsurvey on Instagram

  • What rules do you have for house guests? - Henry McKean Asks

    21/07/2025 Duration: 22min

    Amal and George Clooney have a no phones rule for guests, their policy is to allow a safe and frank conversation. So, what rules do you have for your house guests and how long is too long for someone to stay?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been talking to the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

  • Has cocaine use in Ireland been normalised?

    21/07/2025 Duration: 12min

    Has cocaine become completely normalised?A new report published by the Department of Health has highlighted that cocaine users are now older and better educated than ever before. The typical cocaine user is changing as older people embrace the party drug.For more on this, Seán is joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, Addiction Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services at St. John of God Hospital…

  • Julie Jay and Colm O’Regan on the comedy work-life balance

    18/07/2025 Duration: 07min

    Comedians Julie Jay and Colm O’Regan join Seán in Lighthouse Cinema to talk all things comedy, and the work-life balance that is needed in their careers.Julie Jay and Colm O’Regan will be performing at the Paddy Power Comedy Festival this weekend. For more information go to ppcomedyfestival.com.

  • Liz Nugent on her latest book ‘Strange Sally Diamond’

    18/07/2025 Duration: 16min

    Seán’s guest’s latest book, ‘Strange Sally Diamond’, went straight to number one in Ireland.Liz Nugent, one of Ireland’s foremost crime writers, joins live in Lighthouse Cinema to discuss!

  • Lost onion basket revived in local community

    17/07/2025 Duration: 05min

    A traditional Irish basket for collecting harvested onions had been lost to history, until Seán’s guest managed to recreate one so accurately that it is now being celebrated by those in Kerry who remember the original.Joining to discuss is Diane Southey from Saille Baskets in Kerry...

  • Do you make an effort to speak the language abroad?

    17/07/2025 Duration: 07min

    Do you make the effort when you are abroad to speak the language?Even just a ‘gracias’ or ‘merci’ can go a long way.So, are we good at attempting to speak another language (despite mispronouncing the words) or do we end up just increasing our volume in English?Travel Writer Joan Scales joins Seán to discuss.

  • Why did Mallorca ban splitting the bill?

    17/07/2025 Duration: 05min

    ‘One bill per table’ - that’s the new rule being rolled out across all restaurants in Mallorca to stop tourists bickering over the bill and wasting staff time.Surely splitting the bill can’t be that hard for restaurants, or can it?Chef and Restaurateur in Galway, JP McMahon, joins Seán to discuss.

  • How do we define our own identity?

    17/07/2025 Duration: 12min

    Who are you?When someone asks you that question what first springs to mind? Your nationality? Your job? Your sexual orientation? Your religion?How useful are these concepts in actually describing us, and should we even be identifying as any of these things?Alexander Douglas is the Author of ‘Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self’. He joins Seán to discuss.

  • Pilot discusses quitting due to climate concerns

    17/07/2025 Duration: 08min

    Seán’s guest used to be a pilot with a major airline before he developed ‘eco-anxiety’, causing him to quit flying. He now features in a new documentary entitled ‘Guilt Trip’.George Hibberd joins to discuss.

  • The story behind the thriving Japanese Irish music community

    16/07/2025 Duration: 07min

    You may be aware that the Taoiseach was on a state visit to Japan last week.What you may not know is that Japan has something of a thriving community of traditional Irish musicians, who are indigenous Japanese, with no ancestral ties to Ireland.Rieko Yamashita is the Chair of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann Japan, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: John John Festival

  • How philosophy helps you make sense of the news

    16/07/2025 Duration: 18min

    What can philosophy teach us? And just how can applying philosophical logic help when assessing major news stories and global conflict?Co-Founder of Hear Listen, a community based philosophy project, Dr Robert Grant joins Seán to discuss.

  • 165 year old post office closes in Kerry

    16/07/2025 Duration: 08min

    Nora O’Connor has been the Postmistress in Ballyduff in Kerry since 1984, after her family ran the post office there since the 1860s when the Penny Black was first introduced. This month, the doors have finally been closed for the last time.Nora joins Seán to discuss.Image: Google Maps

  • Is there forgotten treasure in your attic?

    16/07/2025 Duration: 08min

    Whether it's been tucked away and forgotten about, or left to you through inheritance - the humble attic could be containing treasures right above your noses!Joining Seán to discuss is Sara Kenny, owner of Sara Kenny Fine Art.

  • What is ‘dynamic pricing’ in supermarkets?

    16/07/2025 Duration: 10min

    Does the price of barbecue food go up when the weather is good? And should you be stocking up on certain household items at particular times of year?With the cost of groceries continuing to go up, people are feeling the pinch now more than ever.Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Caitriona Redmond, joins Seán to discuss.

  • Did ‘No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish’ signs actually exist?

    16/07/2025 Duration: 13min

    While over a million Irish people emigrated to the UK during the 20th century, the narrative over these people’s experiences varies, with the mythology surrounding the ‘No blacks, no dogs, no Irish’ signs often contributing to the way we perceive this great migration. But, is there any evidence that these signs actually ever existed?Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist Michael Murphy, who has been writing about this for the Daily Telegraph…

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