Highlights From Moncrieff

With the 50th anniversary of American comedy show Saturday Night Live ongoing, there must be something to it to stay on the air for so long. So, when looking at American humour and comparing it to Irish comedy, which is better?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out getting the public’s thoughts, and joins Seán to discuss.

Stories and sightings of the Loch Ness monster have been around for hundreds of years, but the latest contact may prove that it does in fact exist…Loch Ness Skipper, Shaun Sloggie joins Seán to discuss further.

An Irish adaptation of the global hit reality competition series, ‘The Traitors’ will soon be hitting our screens. Casting has now opened for the show, but will it work in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Content Creator and Reality TV fanatic, Pádraig Wilson McCarthy.

According to a UK-based plastic surgeon using the ancient Greek ‘Golden Ratio of Beauty’, the world’s most handsome men have been ranked. Topping the list is Aaron Taylor-Johnson, with Irish star Paul Mescal securing an impressive third place. This unique list measures facial symmetry to determine physical perfection, and other stars like Robert Pattinson, George Clooney, and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan also made the cut.Joining Seán to discuss the science of beauty is Professor Jack Kelly, President of the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons.

Spice lovers rejoice: it’s National Curry Week! Whether you like it hot or shy away from spice, there’s an option for you.Chef and Founder of Green Saffron Spices, Arun Kapil, joins Seán to chat about his top five curries.

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 6 in 10 office workers blame their bad posture on tech gadgets.In this modern world, the sedentary lifestyle doesn’t exactly lend itself to good posture. But, what can we do to prevent such habits? Physio Andrew Dunne joins Seán to discuss.

When we visit a new place, we can often become consumed with seeing all it has to offer. But, do we really stop to soak up the culture, experience the language and taste the food? That’s where the concept of ‘slow travel comes’ in…Joining Seán to discuss is Gemma Tipton, Journalist with The Irish Times.

Hundreds of umpires are set to be out of a job. It follows a decision by Wimbledon to replace them with new AI technology.  Seán is joined by Hebe Lawson, former Ball Girl at Wimbledon, to discuss.Image: Wimbledon

It’s hard to walk down a main street in Ireland without seeing an Italian chipper. They are a staple of Irish culture. But, did you know that they are also a staple of Italian culture? Each year, the village of Casalattico hosts ‘Irish Fest’, which celebrates the long standing relationship between that area and chippers.Joining Seán to discuss is Maria Fusco, from the Fusco chipper family.

Twins often say that they can read each other's minds, or can sense when the other is in danger. However, is there any real scientific evidence to back this up?To discuss, Seán is joined by Nancy Segal, a Psychologist who specialises in the study of twins.

A Dutch museum has recovered an artwork that looks like two empty beer cans, after a staff member accidentally threw it in the rubbish bin thinking it was trash… Was the project wasted on this staff member, or have we gone too far in terms of what we call art?Joining Seán discuss is Lecturer at UCD’s School of Art History and Cultural Policy, Dr Roising Kennedy.Image: Paramount

Some sniffer dogs uncover drugs, and others recover missing people, but Lorg - a three-year-old labrador retriever, is Ireland’s only mink-detection dog.Seán is joined by Lorg’s owner, Senior Project Manager of the Breeding Waders Project, Owen Murphy, to discuss the work of Conservation Detection Dogs.

US officials have confirmed they are considering breaking up Google's "illegal monopoly" of internet searches.Joining Seán to discuss the implications of this is Tech Editor for the Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler.

For many in the Defence Forces, their job is a vocation.They live a life less ordinary than most, yet one of order, discipline and battle. This type of career is not without its struggles, but what happens when it ends?Seán is joined by Chris Donovan, Irish Veteran and ONE Resident, to discuss.

Ryan Holiday will be speaking in the Dublin Convention Centre on a philosophy that is over two and a half thousand years old: stoicism. But, what exactly is it?Seán is joined by Ryan Holiday, author and podcaster, to discuss.

A mural of the late Shane McGowan was revealed in Tipperary over the weekend. Mural Artist, Neil O’Dwyer, is behind the new piece, and Seán to discuss the painting process.Image: @irishmurals Instagram

The first Mormon Temple in Ireland has been given the green light for construction following an announcement by the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.Joining Seán to discuss this is Ben O’ Farrell, local member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.

‘On The Trail Of The Golden Owl’, a book of riddles published in 1993, contained 11 clues, and a hidden 12th one - leading treasure hunters to search for the long sought-after prize. Now, the 31-year-long treasure hunt has come to an end!While the winner has not yet revealed themselves, Seán is joined by the founder of GoldenOwlHunt.com, Jo Bartley, to tell more about the hunt’s cult following…Image: L’essentiel

From an early age, we are told to be positive and look on the bright side of life.After all, with all the hunger and suffering in the world we should be grateful, right?However, toxic positivity can be bad for our health, and maybe we’re gaslighting ourselves...Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

A survey in the UK has found that AA was called out to almost half a million breakdowns caused by potholes in the first nine months of this year…So, how do Ireland’s roads compare, and can you claim insurance if your car is damaged by a pothole?Seán is joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, to discuss.