Moncrieff Highlights

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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

23 HR AGO

How to prevent and deal with an ingrown toenail

Getting an ingrown toenail during the summer can be a real pain, if you want to be in sandals and flip flops during the good weather. So, how do you prevent one, and what can be done if it's too late? Joining Seán to discuss is Podiatrist Niall Donaghue, from the Cure Spa Clinic in Dublin, who has all the grisly details…

11 min
23 HR AGO

Long-awaited Defamation Bill passed - was it the right idea?

Last week saw Ireland's long-awaited Defamation Bill passed in both the Dáil and the Seanad. However, not everyone is satisfied that the bill is sufficient to prevent so-called SLAPP cases and therefore to protect free speech. Jessica Ní Mhainín is Head of Policy and Campaigns at Index on Censorship. She joins Seán to discuss.

12 min
23 HR AGO

€1 houses in Italy - what’s the catch?

Every so often you’ll spot those headlines about derelict homes going for one euro in Italy, and you might ask yourself if the dream matches the reality. However, some people who do the scheme end up spending far more money, so what does life in rural Italy really look like? Stephanie Woods Barry, who runs a travel instagram @stephmylife bought in Abruzzo with her husband, and she joins Seán to discuss her experience.

8 min
23 HR AGO

Would you have a pet tarantula?

1,500 illegally traded tarantulas were recently seized by officials in Cologne Bonn airport. But, how dangerous are tarantulas, and are they still popular as a pet? Joining Seán to discuss is Michel Dugnon, Principal Investigator of the Venom System Lab at the University of Galway…

8 min
23 HR AGO

What is ‘music therapy’?

In an upcoming talk at the Sugar Club in Dublin on August 20th, Dr Shane Cassidy, a Music Therapist and Director of Neurolinks, will discuss how music can be used to help people with neurological conditions. But, what exactly is the link between the brain and music? Dr Cassidy joins Seán to discuss.

15 min
23 HR AGO

Trump and the ‘Madman Theory’

Is Trump really a madman, or is he simply following in the footsteps of Richard Nixon and acting out the Madman Theory in International diplomacy? Joining Seán to discuss this is Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, Michael Desch. Image: Reuters

12 min
1 DAY AGO

Why Ireland is failing with marine preservation

There are calls for the government to follow through on the promises made to ensure marine preservation and the protection of our ocean environments. It is vital for marine life to be protected and for more on this, Seán is joined by Ecologist Pádraic Fogarty...

9 min
1 DAY AGO

Should cars ditch touchscreens and go back to buttons?

With cars relying more and more on touchscreen technology, is there a growing safety concern, and is it time to return to good old-fashioned buttons? Joining Seán to discuss is Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent…

8 min

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Seán Moncrieff

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27/11/2021

Tony kk

im using headphones but the sound on this show is inly coming out on one side nothing from the other thats for all shows
Good show

22 May

polcoranoraknot

I like this show and like how the podcasts are uploaded quickly. Some of the zany features are great and Sean is a brilliant host.
Sean

25/10/2022

hairyholenoel

This one my favourite shows on news talk , I listen from morning till off the ball starts then I tune out , but this my favourite show , it’s my favourite part the day lol
Thursday July 21st

21/07/2022

Bazkinas

Holly god! WDF the madness today brought WOKE to a whole new level! It’s gas as they didn’t publish it. Women gets duffed by other fella, original guy should stick around! 😂😂😂 “red flags that he doesn’t want to stick round” even if the kid isn’t his…….. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👀👀👀😂👀👀👀😂😂😂😂😂👀

The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'