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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew
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The history of dictators’ pets
Kim Jong Un has gifted two pet dogs to Russian President Vladimir Putin. But, this isn’t the first time that dictators have cosied up to pets. There is a long history of pet ownership among autocrats throughout the 20th century and beyond.
Newstalk’s Simon Tierney has been investigating, and he joins Seán to discuss.
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What makes a good game show?
Catchphrase, Mastermind, The Chase… game shows have been popular on radio and TV for generations, but a recent poll has put Gladiators at the top.
Some would debate if that’s even a game show, but there’s no denying that we love watching a bit of jeopardy with real people, whether for money or a trophy.
So, what makes a great game show?
Mark Hughes, a question writer for these kinds of shows, joins Seán to discuss.
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Is the phone call as we know it dead?
With less and less people using their mobiles to actually make a telephone call, have we lost the art of the phone call altogether?
Justine O’Mahoney, Columnist with the Wexford People, has been writing about her nostalgia for a time when the landline was the beating heart of the family home. She joins Seán to discuss. -
Sales of balconette bras soar because of Bridgerton!
The TV show Bridgerton might be set in the 1800s, but it’s influencing today’s lingerie.
Sales of the balcony or balconette bras have soared, which would give women a more busty, fuller shape.
To complement the look, sales of high-leg knickers are also increasing.
Laura Mullet is a fashion expert and joins Seán to discuss.
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Rare pearl found in Irish oyster - how?
A member of staff at Howth’s King Sitric, who had a stand at the Taste of Dublin Festival last weekend, was treated to a bit of a surprise when an oyster he shuck while preparing a dish produced a pearl!
An Irish oyster like this producing a pearl is extremely rare, with odds of about 1 in 5 million!
Dec McManus is from Howth’s King Sitric, and joins Seán to discuss. -
What is a moon standstill?
While much attention focuses on Newgrange over the summer solstice this week, a unique event will happen tomorrow night when a moon standstill will occur over a Bronze Age altar in Kerry.
Joining Seán to discuss is Stephen O’Sullivan, Chairperson of Bonane Community Council.