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

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

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    Are jeans banned in North Korea?

    Are jeans banned in North Korea?

    When a clip of celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh went viral this week, it wasn’t anything to do with his green fingers. Instead, it was because his denim jeans had been blurred out on North Korean television. Many media outlets then stated this had been done because jeans were apparently banned in the country. But is this actually the case?
    Sean was joined by Professor Hazel Smith from the School of Oriental and African Studies at University of London and author of ‘North Korea: Markets and Military Rule’ to discuss...

    • 14 Min.
    The Secret Army: The Lost Documentary about the IRA

    The Secret Army: The Lost Documentary about the IRA

    A new BBC investigation tells for the first time the extraordinary story of a lost American documentary made inside the Irish Republican Army in 1972, the bloodiest year of the Troubles. 
    “The Secret Army” was made by an American film crew who captured  IRA leaders and rank and file, planning, preparing, and carrying out bomb and gun attacks across Northern Ireland.   
    The IRA hoped the unprecedented film would boost their support in America. But almost as soon as it was made the film disappeared. 
    The BBC’s Darragh MacIntyre is the reporter on the feature-length film – also called “The Secret Army” and he joined Sean to discuss...

    • 12 Min.
    International Whiskey Day: The Irish Influence

    International Whiskey Day: The Irish Influence

    Today is International Whiskey Day and Ireland has quite the story about the role we played in the popularity of whiskey. Back in the day, there were only a couple of Irish brands but that is no longer the case!
    Eoin Ó Cathain is the Director of the Irish Whiskey Association he joined Sean in studio...

    • 7 Min.
    'My days became terrifying' - Sophie White on living with Bipolar II

    'My days became terrifying' - Sophie White on living with Bipolar II

    With World Bipolar Day taking place this coming Saturday, Sean was joined by novelist and podcaster Sophie White to discuss her personal experiences of the condition...
    For more information and support, visit Aware.ie. People can also access support from The Samaritans by phone at any time on 116 123.  

    • 21 Min.
    Do bullies end up more successful than those who they bullied?

    Do bullies end up more successful than those who they bullied?

    Studies show that kids who were tough and pushy at school often end up in top-notch, well-paying jobs. Meanwhile, the shy or sensitive ones might not make as much money. But let's be clear: this doesn't mean being a bully gets you a gold star.
    Sean was joined by Aoife Lee, Parenting coach at ParentSupport.ie…

    • 6 Min.
    The Uniquely Irish Street Food: 'It's delicious'

    The Uniquely Irish Street Food: 'It's delicious'

    Ali Dunworth, author of “A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic” joined Sean to chat about food like the Chicken Fillet Roll and the Spice Bag being classed as 'Irish Street Food'...

    • 14 Min.

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