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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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How a drummer made his own prosthesis to keep playing

One of the fastest drummers in the world only has one arm. What he has achieved with a specially designed prosthesis has given him a new lease of life. Joining Seán to discuss is Jason Barnes from Atlanta, Georgia…

10 min.
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The illusion of food security in Ireland

The sudden increase in the price of fuel in the last week shows how vulnerable our island can be due to events in other parts of the world. The same applies to food, and despite us being able to produce much of it, Ireland’s food security is quite fragile. This week, one of the country’s major carrot producers decided to cease production. Seán is joined by Michael Kelly, Founder of GIY to discuss.

14 min.
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Doctor uses robot to do surgery 2,400km away

A doctor in London has successfully removed the prostate from a patient 2,400km away in Gibraltar using a robot. Joining Seán to discuss is Prokar Dasgupta, a Professor of Urology who heads The London Clinic’s Robotic Centre of Excellence…

8 min.
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World watercress eating champion admits he doesn’t like it!

Seventeen titles in a row, but he says he hates the taste of the stuff. One man in Hampshire has dominated the World Watercress Eating Championships for nearly two decades, even though he admits he dreads the event every year. Now, he’s preparing to return once again in a bid for an eighteenth title… Glenn Walsh joins Seán to discuss.

5 min.
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Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Ouija board stabbing

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins to discuss the case of Carol Sue Elvaker, who killed her son-in-law after she was convinced to do it by a Ouija board...

13 min.
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EU Order of Merit award - do we need it?

The EU has introduced a new Order of Merit award. But who are the Irish people listed, and do we need this sort of honours system at all? Joining Seán to discuss is John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth…

14 min.
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The evolution of movie trailers

Some people try to avoid them entirely, but many cinemagoers enjoy watching trailers ahead of the movie to get a sense of upcoming releases. You could argue that trailers are an artform in themselves, but how have they evolved over the years? Joining Seán to discuss is Film Critic Esther McCarthy.

8 min.
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Gerry Adams arrives in bulletproof vest - how do they work?

When Gerry Adams arrived at the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday for a civil case, he appeared to be wearing a bulletproof vest, but how do they work? Do they actually protect the wearer from bullets? Joining Seán to discuss is Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst…

13 min.

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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk