Moncrieff

Moncrieff

Newstalk
Maa Irlanti
Kieli EN-IE
Jaksot 4476
Viimeisin 16.10.2026

The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. It features conversation that counts, covering news, sport, analysis, and entertainment. The podcast is produced by Ireland's national independent talk station Newstalk.

Jaksot

  • Kiwibank’s 'sexy' sheep mascot 16.10.2026 6min
    'Buck' the new green sheep mascot from New Zealand's Kiwibank has people online saying they want to have relations with it. Film critic Brian Lloyd joined Seán on the show to discuss.
  • Can ‘food divorce’ make or break a relationship? 16.10.2026 11min
    A woman has had enough of her husband’s eating habits. He only eats frozen, beige food and at 52 years old, she gave him an ultimatum – she cooks her own dinner, he cooks his and they eat separately.   LOVE HQ Matchmaker, Mairéad Loughman joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss.
  • Vienna bans dogs from peeing on trees 16.10.2026 9min
    Seán Moncrieff was joined on the show by arborist, Joe McConville to discuss why Vienna has decided to ban dogs from peeing on trees.
  • 1 in 4 people think they're the "funny" friend 16.10.2026 10min
    Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin joined Seán on the show to discuss why one in four people think they are the funniest friend.
  • Can you remember being born? 15.10.2026 9min
    Paul McCartney, claims he can 'remember being born' as he recalls hearing the 'clanging of forceps' after his delivery. Can you really remember being born? Krysia Lynch, maternity care and birth expert joined Seán on the show to discuss.
  • Wrestling in Finglas 15.10.2026 5min
    Joe Cabray, coach and founder of OTT Wrestling joined Seán onthe show to discuss setting up his own wrestling club in Finglas.
  • So You Think You’re an Adult: I want my old boyfriend back! 15.10.2026 22min
    Declan Buckley, Barbara Scully and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!
  • Ireland failing to maximise the potential of seaweed 15.10.2026 7min
    Seán was joined on the show by Joe McNamee, Senior Food Writer with the Irish Examiner to discuss as an island nation, why don't we embrace seaweed more in our food.
  • International Grouch Day 15.10.2026 19min
    Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports on International Grouch Day, exploring why some of us are feeling a little grumpier than usual. Is it just a bad mood, or is there more to being a grouch?
  • Galway’s homeless millionaire 15.10.2026 12min
    Seán was joined on the show by Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times to discuss Galway’s homeless millionaire.
  • Underwire bras are making a comeback 14.10.2026 4min
    Sinead Sanderson, Owner of Peaches and Cream joined Seán on the show to discuss the comeback of underwire bras and how they are essential for people who need support.
  • Conor O’Clery on attending an execution in the US 14.10.2026 12min
    Seán was joined on the show by Conor O’Clery, former Washington correspondent of The Irish Times who witnessed an execution, 33 years ago back in 1993, and says he can still see it in his mind.
  • The Future Library 14.10.2026 9min
    Seán was joined on the show by Bernadette Fallon, Freelance journalist to discuss ‘The Future Library’, a 100-year public art project in Oslo, Norway, conceived in 2014 by Scottish artist Katie Paterson where 1,000 Norwegian spruce trees were planted in 2014 in the Nordmarka forest. These trees will grow for a century and eventually be harvested in 2114 to make the paper for a special 100-volume anthology.
  • Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Murders inspired by movies 14.10.2026 15min
    Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving murders inspired by movies.
  • A bumpy debut for Katie Zacharia, Trump's new White House Press Secretary 14.10.2026 13min
    Shawn McCreesh, White House Correspondent for the New York Times joined Sean on the show to discuss Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary’s bumpy debut on the podium. 
  • How bad can bedbugs be? 13.10.2026 10min
    A bedbug infestation forced Qantas to ground their plane in Rome after they were found on board. So, how damaging can a bedbug be if they can ground a plane?Dr Michel Dugon, Zoologist at University of Galway, joins Seán to discuss.
  • How does ‘Speedcubing’ work? 13.10.2026 10min
    Michelle Yeoh has reportedly spent two years learning the Rubik’s Cube to prepare for a new movie ‘It’s My Time’, where she plays a real-life former maths teacher who became a champion in retirement.Kevin Timmons, member of Speedcubing Ireland, joins Seán to discuss this, and the world of competitive cubing.
  • New book explores the impact of assisted dying 13.10.2026 10min
    A new book explores the impact assisted dying has on both those living with pain looking to decide when their lives end, and the people around them who either support or do not understand the decision being made…Joining Seán to discuss is Paul Brand, UK Editor of ITV News and author of ‘Fight to the Death: The Human Stories Shaping America's MAID Debate’.
  • Church seeks new bell ringers - do you have what it takes? 13.10.2026 8min
    The Church of St. Augustine and St. John, known locally as John's Lane Church, had something of a rebirth last weekend. After a gap of two decades, the church bells rang out again because of the work of some volunteers. They’re looking for more bell ringers, but how does it all work?Michael Ryan, Ringing Master at John’s Lane in the Liberties joins Seán to discuss!
  • Why do we get the ‘ick’? 13.10.2026 9min
    So you’re going out with someone, and it’s all going fine, but then they do something… It could be something small, something they’re wearing, how they eat their food, but it gives you the ‘ick’ and puts off any romantic feelings you had for them.Why do we get the ‘ick’? Is it our fault for getting it, or is it just instinct making the right decisions?Emily Power Smith, Clinical Sexologist and Sex Therapist joins Seán to discuss.

Suosittu maassa

Tämä podcast esiintyy myös näiden maiden podcast-listoilla.