Highlights From Moncrieff

Dr. Primrose Freestone , Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at University of Leicester, joins Seán Moncrieff to reveal some uncomfortable truths...

Simon Tierney joins Seán Moncrieff to suggest some outlandish infrastructure projects for Ireland...

Smell can transport us back in time, and transcend us to a different place.And, if you want to know what the cesspit of a Norman Fortress smells like, well... hold your breath!Joining Seán to discuss is Tasha Marks, Scent Designer, Historian and Artist.

A new survey on dining times in different global capitals paints an intriguing picture of how and when people choose to visit restaurants. But, what does it tell us about our own dining habits, and how do they compare to other cities around the world? Joining Seán to discuss is Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments, Holly Dalton.

If you’re a first born married to a first born, then listen up!According to some studies and theories. your relationship may be doomed to fail.So, should we be considering birth order rather than dating app algorithms when looking for love?Seán is joined by William Cane, Author of ‘The Birth Order Book of Love’, to discuss.

Over the weekend, Taoiseach Simon Harris popped into the Dungarvan show where he was caught attempting to jig and jive.In decades past, jiving would have been considered a pastime for sold folks.However, in recent years there’s been a resurgence in interest and the age profile has gotten younger.Niall Doorhy, Dance Teacher from Galway, joins Seán to discuss.

Work is under way to identify the origins of three historic shipwrecks that were discovered on Portmarnock Strand in Dublin over the summer. The wrecks were exposed due to a shifting sandbank, which also exposed another wreck, which has not been visible for seven years. One of those involved in the project is Karl Brady, Senior Archaeologist at the National Monuments Service. He joins Seán to discuss.Image: Nigel Motyer

New research says that people, despite the cost of living crisis, are spending on average €800 a year - just on coffee!Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public about some of the luxuries they just can’t live without…

The infamous Fyre Festival, which took place under calamitous circumstances, ending with its organiser getting jailed, may be making a return in 2025. Joining Seán to discuss this is Event Producer Andy King, who was involved in the original festival in 2017 and subsequently became a star after his now-legendary appearance in the Netflix documentary about the whole saga.

Since the beginning of time people have questioned whether life outside this earth exists. Well, we might soon be a little closer to getting some answers.Donald Trump has claimed if he is reelected, he will push for alleged UFO footage to be declassified.But, do aliens really exist?To discuss, Seán is joined by Avi Loeb, Professor of Science at Harvard, Astrophysicist, and Alien Hunter…

As more and more people turn away from fast fashion, so too has there been a rise in swap shops popping up around the country. But, how do they work?Joining Seán to discuss is Orla O’Leary, Co-Founder of Swapportunity Éire.Image: @swapportunity.eire on Instagram

This week Fox News host Jesse Watters mocked Democratic VP candidate Tim Waltz for drinking a milkshake with a straw.  But, is using a straw really such a cardinal sin? And what exactly is the straw etiquette?  To answer that, Seán is joined by Bartender Gillian Boyle.

Two loggers have been shot dead with a bow and arrow after a confrontation with an uncontacted tribe.The Mashco Piro tribe in the Peruvian Amazon is one of the world’s last uncontacted tribes.To discuss what exactly happened, Seán is joined by Fiona Watson, Campaigns Director at Survival International.

If you’ve been following the US Presidential election over the last few weeks, you will have noticed a lot of analysts putting a huge emphasis on polling. It comes off the back of a recent poll in Ireland, which put Fine Gael back as the most popular party in the country So, what are these opinion polls, and how are they carried out? Kevin Cunningham is a Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and MD & Founder at Ireland Thinks and joins Seán to discuss.

While many people will have a few magnets on their fridge, a new trend called ‘fridgescaping’ sees people decorating the inside too, for some reason.Joining Seán to discuss this is India McTaggart, Entertainment & Royal Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph...Image: Lynzi Living

A new product is in the final pre-production stages to enhance food flavours for people living with dementia. The ‘Tasty Spoon’ uses electro stimulation to bring back sensitivity to the tongue. Dr Christian Morgner, Project Lead & Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries at University of Sheffield joins Seán to discuss.Image: University of Sheffield

Four in ten parents say they're embarrassed to offer people lifts because their car is such a mess. Crumbs from crisps and biscuits or stains from drinks spilt by children cause the most guilt for those with cluttered cars.So, is your car messy or clean? And what does it say about you?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán Moncrieff to discuss.

The King of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, has become engaged to the daughter of the former President of South Africa. This woman will be the king’s 16th wife to date! Joining Seán to give more on the story is Rachel Savage, Southern Africa correspondent for the Guardian.

From Mick Jagger to Paul McCartney, it often seems that rock stars seem to have more longevity than the rest of us. What’s going on? Joining Seán to discuss is David Hepworth, author of new book: ‘Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Why Rock Stars Never Retire’.

When we think about the history of sex, we may think about marriage and children. However, it turns out it’s quite the contrary, and down through history sex has been a crucial part of a healthy life.  From Roman times to famine times, people have been getting it on… Joining Seán to speak more on the history of sex is Esme Louise James, Sex Historian, and author of ‘Kinky History’.