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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff 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'

  1. “Secretive” artist sneaks AI-generated print into museum

    2 DAYS AGO

    “Secretive” artist sneaks AI-generated print into museum

    A contemporary artist took the world by surprise this week when he snuck an AI-generated print into the National Museum of Cardiff. Elias Marrow, who maintains anonymity in his work, used AI software to create his work, ‘Empty Plate’, which he says represents Wales in 2025. The secretive artist carried out similar stunts at Bristol Museum and Tate Modern, but denied it was “vandalism”. This has sparked a heated debate about the place of AI in art and whether it ought to be displayed… Conceptual artist Elias Marrow joins Seán to discuss. Image: Elias Marrow

    9 min
  2. A brief history of the aphorism

    2 DAYS AGO

    A brief history of the aphorism

    "All that glitters is not gold", "Do or do not, there is no try". The first quote is from Shakespeare, and the other is from Yoda. Both are examples of aphorisms, a form of expression you don't hear much anymore. According to this author, they're making a comeback. Joining Seán to discuss is James Geary, author of ‘The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of The Aphorism’.

    8 min
  3. What is ‘Death Cleaning’?

    2 DAYS AGO

    What is ‘Death Cleaning’?

    ‘Death Cleaning’ is the Swedish practice of getting rid of stuff you don’t need before you die. But, why bother? And, is there more to it than meets the eye? Joining Seán to discuss is Psychologist and host of the NBC show ‘The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning’, Katarina Blom… Image: NBC

    8 min
  4. Writer Jane McNeice on breastfeeding her grandchildren

    2 DAYS AGO

    Writer Jane McNeice on breastfeeding her grandchildren

    Jane McNeice did not expect that her admission that she has breastfed her children and grandchildren would cause such strong reactions. To her, there is nothing more natural than feeding any child related to her that is hungry. As she sees it: “it’s no different than making them beans on toast”... She joins Seán to discuss!

    9 min
  5. New immersive serial killer exhibition coming to Dublin

    3 DAYS AGO

    New immersive serial killer exhibition coming to Dublin

    A brand-new exhibition coming to Dublin is set to take visitors on a gripping psychological journey into the darkest corners of the human mind... ‘Inescapable Darkness: A Serial Killers Exhibition’ will immerse people in the cases of some of history's most notorious killers, from Ancient Rome to the modern day. Through realistic recreations, original case materials and cutting-edge virtual reality, guests can explore the psychology behind these crimes and the investigations that exposed them. Joining Seán to discuss is John Zaller, Creative Director at Exhibition Hub.

    7 min
  6. New documentary ‘BOOBS’ celebrates the reality of female bodies

    3 DAYS AGO

    New documentary ‘BOOBS’ celebrates the reality of female bodies

    A brand-new short documentary celebrating boobs has been sparking conversations and sweeping awards around the globe. The film, ‘BOOBS’, follows Dublin artist Geraldine Carton’s journey to paint one hundred real women’s breasts, celebrating the reality of female bodies in all their shapes, stories, and imperfections. What began as a simple call-out on Instagram has grown into a powerful movement about body image, resilience, and self-acceptance. Geraldine joins Seán to discuss more. Image: @geraldine_carton on Instagram

    8 min
  7. Did Hitler really have only one testicle?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Did Hitler really have only one testicle?

    It has long been debated as to whether or not Adolf Hitler had just one testicle. Now, a new documentary on Channel 4 explores this and other intimate topics associated with the infamous dictator. Joining Seán to discuss is one of the participants, Dr. Alex Kay from the War Studies Department at the University of Potsdam.

    7 min
  8. What are your driving icks? - Henry McKean Asks

    3 DAYS AGO

    What are your driving icks? - Henry McKean Asks

    There's nothing that inflames our judginess more than getting behind the wheel and judging other people on the road. So, what are your biggest driving icks? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

    18 min
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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff 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'

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  • Creator
    Newstalk
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2025
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Moncrieff Highlights
  • Show Website
    Moncrieff

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