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  Do men read romance novels? 01.10.2026 5min

  Romantic novels are hugely popular, and have always done quite well. Of course, their main audience is women, but are men included in this audience too? And what would a man get from these ‘romantasy’ novels?Tomas Kenny from Kenny's Bookshop in Galway joins Seán to discuss.
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  Van Gogh painting not seen in decades to be auctioned at $180 million 01.10.2026 5min

  For decades, María Elena Arrieta de Blaquier, an Argentinian heiress, owned a vast collection of rare and expensive art. She has since died, and the art is going up for sale.Van Gogh’s ‘Châtaigniers en Fleurs’ (Chestnut Tree in flower) is valued at $180m and has not been seen in public for decades. It is to be auctioned along with 11 other works.André Zlattinger, Deputy Chairman, UK & Head of Modern Art, Europe at Sotheby’s.
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  The history of the early Budgets   01.10.2026 9min

  Budget 2027 is to be revealed next week; there’s a massive team behind it, but that wasn’t always the case. In the early days, the early budgets were put together by people with not as much economic experience. So, what is the history behind the early ones?Aidan Kane, Lecturer in Economics at University of Galway joins Seán to discuss.
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  The problem with wealth gaps in friendships 01.10.2026 11min

  How do you navigate it when your friends have more money than you? When you want a trip to Cork, but they want a trip to New York? These differences become increasingly obvious with hen parties, when the cost of multiple nights abroad can highlight this issue.Emma Howard, Economist at TUD, joins Seán to discuss.
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  Should we just let our hair go grey? - Henry McKean Asks 01.10.2026 21min

  Hollywood Actress Olivia Coleman was spotted on a red carpet sporting a new natural grey hairdo. Is it time we all embraced the grey?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.
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  Are Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnaughey brothers? 30.09.2026 9min

  ‘Brothers’, a new series starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnaughey, is based on the popular internet theory that the two actors share the same father. So, what is this theory based on, and what was the life of Woody’s father, Charles Harrelson?TV Critic Brian Lloyd joins to discuss.Image: Apple TV
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  How was the U2 commemorative coin made? 30.09.2026 14min

  Last Friday, the Central Bank of Ireland officially unveiled a new €2 commemorative coin celebrating U2 and marking 50 years since the band was formed. This will soon be followed by a coin commemorating the late author Maeve Binchy as part of the Central Bank's commemorative coins programme.Designer Shaughn McGrath joins Seán to discuss how this U2 coin was made.
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  How does base jumping work? 30.09.2026 9min

  A 27-year-old base jumper died on Sunday when he leapt off a 700-foot cliff and his wingsuit failed, according to authorities. This isn’t a standalone incident over the years, there have been many fatal accidents from base jumping. In 2017, a Cork man died while base-jumping after his parachute opened the wrong way at the Cliffs of Moher.So, how does base jumping work and what are the dangers for those who dare to jump?Joining Seán to discuss is Base Jumper and Skydiver at Dark Edge Base, Hans Donner…
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  Could the UK rejoin the EU? 30.09.2026 14min

  Following his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has said that the UK could go “all the way” back into the EU. What would this look like, and when could we see this happen?John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University joins Seán to discuss.
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  Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Modern Day Cults 30.09.2026 14min

  Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving modern day cults!
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  Are car lights getting brighter? 29.09.2026 7min

  Vehicle lights are bigger and brighter these days. LED lights are a big trend in the car scene and offer a longer range for drivers, but many motorists complain that their intense white light can be almost blinding when you are driving at night.  Motoring editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert joined Sean on the show to discuss.
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  Is there a lack of nature in Irish schools? 29.09.2026 13min

   When it comes to promoting the environment & nature in schools, An Taisce’s Green Schools initiative reaches 85 % of schools, and Ireland has the highest share of Green Flags of any participating country. So, why then are so many school grounds lifeless, uninspiring and grim: tarmac and not much else? Dr Patrick Kirwan, a pioneering science teacher from Ardscoil na Mara in Waterford joined Sean on the show to discuss.
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  Today is Michaelmas! 29.09.2026 6min

   Michaelmas is a Christian festival observed in many Western Christian liturgical calendars on 29 September, and on 8 November in the Eastern Christian traditions. Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29th to honour the Archangel Michael and mark the shift from the harvest season into the darker, colder months of autumn and winter.   Sean was joined on the show by Marion McGarry, Lecturer with ATU Mayo to discuss.
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  What is a snag list? 29.09.2026 8min

  What is a snag list and what is it like for smaller projects like new build homes? How do snag lists work and can they delay the completion of your home? Kevin Hollingsworth, Chartered building surveyor from the Society of Chartered Surveyors joined Sean on the show to discuss.
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  Are your kids constantly asking for a pet? 29.09.2026 13min

  Kids asking for a dog is a tale as old as time. So, what do you do when your kids are constantly asking for a pet? Irish Independent columnist Kirsty Blake Knox joined Sean on the show to discuss.
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  The Cornell 7 29.09.2026 11min

  Prosecutors in New York are reopening an investigation into allegations that seven Cornell University fraternity brothers drugged and gang-raped a former student. The lawsuit alleges that the Cornell fraternity members were offered “essay” mitigation for their actions. Harriet Alexander from the Daily Mail US joined Sean on the show to discuss.
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  Should you live by the Mexican Fisherman Parable? 28.09.2026 6min

  There is a story known as the parable of the Mexican fisherman, which is all about living for today and recognising what’s really important in life. But, will living this way pay the electricity bill?Michael Houghton, Host of The Irish FIRE Podcast has tried it out himself, and joins Seán to discuss.
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  Why do we love blood in our food? 28.09.2026 15min

  Here in Ireland, blood in foods has been an important part of life for centuries. It has sustained warriors in epic battles, kept off hunger, offered protection from bad luck and provided sustenance during winter.Joining Seán to discuss the importance of bloody Irish foods is Food Writer and author of ‘Blood, Guts and Black Pudding’, Kate Ryan...
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  Italian Deputy PM’s comments on long skirts prompts backlash 28.09.2026 7min

  Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, has prompted furious backlash after saying that women will make better mothers if they wear longer skirts. He said that while it might be “nice to marry a glamorous girl”, such a woman may have “gone through a string of boyfriends, dumped them, walked out, and has a tendency to cheat”...Nick Squires, Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph in Rome joins Seán to discuss what has been happening.
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  Four Questions: Chimpanzees have accents? 28.09.2026 19min

  We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!