Best Moncrieff Podcasts (2024)

Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Lynda Coogan and Olivia Fahy with thanks to Marks and Spencer. Today's booze: Lyrarakis 'Vólia' Assyrtiko from Crete, Greece 'Zolla' Salice Salentino from Puglia Italy

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Parenting: Daughter will only eat pink food 18:22

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4h ago18:22

18:22

Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

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What more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads - Political Reaction ? 14:02

4h ago14:02

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What more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads? For political reaction, Kieran was joined by James Lawless, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, and by Liam Geraghty, Garda Superintendent..

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Playlist for politicians 8:36

6h ago8:36

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It has become a thing where politicians have to tell the world about their taste in music, especially in the US, where they even release playlists to demonstrate how cool and relatable they are. Kamala Harris has just done it or at least made a visit to our Washington DC, record shop, where she picked up a few albums. Tom Dunne joined Sean on the s…

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Things that we did growing up that young people wouldn't understand Henry Mckean Reports 23:28

8h ago23:28

23:28

What things did you do in the past which were considered totally normal but are now considered strange today? From a 24 hour photo to the answer machine to slow internet dial up. Henry McKean joined Sean on the show to discuss.

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Spotting a celebrity: Henry McKean reports from Skerries 27:23

6h ago27:23

27:23

Roy Keane was spotted in Skerries, the North County Dublin seaside town. Autograph hunters came out of the woodwork. Why do some of us get goosebumps and starstruck when a star comes to town? Our reporter, Henry McKean on meeting a celebrity or spotting one.

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Life as a Builder 9:41

3h ago9:41

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A new survey of the fittest workers show tradespeople do an average of 27 hours a week of physical activity. Roofers come out on top, averaging 23 hours of physical labour a week, followed by carpenters, plumbers, electricians and builders. But what kind of toll does being a builder have on the body? And is the builders breakfast still a thing? Pet…

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Why do we think we look younger than we are? 8:07

3h ago8:07

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A study published in the Journal of psychology found that a majority of people think they look younger than they actually are, or at least that they look younger than their peers. So, why does this happen? Sean was joined by Dr. Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist to discuss this

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Are european cities getting more unwelcoming to tourists? 8:11

3h ago8:11

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As more and more European cities launch campaigns or witness protests to discourage tourist numbers, from Barcelona to Amsterdam, are these places now offering an unwelcome experience to Irish travelers? Columnist with the Irish Independent, Frank Coughlan, discussed this with Sean.

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Selling plates for charity 8:18

12h ago8:18

8:18

Well known chef and Owner of MacNean House & Restaurant,Neven Maguire is selling his dishes for the charity, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Neven spoke to Sean about this.

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Does wealth have a deadening effect? 10:45

1h ago10:45

10:45

Are the super wealthy actually a bit dead inside? Sean was joined by George Monbiot, Journalist and activist to discuss this...

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50th anniversary of women at the Forty Foot 7:48

1d ago7:48

7:48

This month marks the 50th anniversary of women bathers at the Forty Foot, the iconic swimming spot in Dublin Bay. The summer of 1974 heralded a bizarre face-off between men and women at the popular spot. Sean was joined by Brian Fennell, husband of the late Fine Gael politician and activist Nuala Fennell.…

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Around the World:Italian Competition Agency investigating work practices at Dior 18:38

2h ago18:38

18:38

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…

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Is it time to ditch your car? 10:54

2h ago10:54

10:54

As the climate crisis heats up, are more and more people ditching their cars? but can you really manage without it? Independent climate and Environmental Researcher, Sadhbh O’Neill, discusses this with Sean.

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Are we going to stop having big families? 5:54

6h ago5:54

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Is having a big family a thing of the past? According to a new study, women may soon have the opportunity to be able to delay motherhood, with a drug that is being looked at for its potential ability to slow the ageing of ovaries. Medical journalist, June Shannon, joined Sean to discuss.

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Botanists vote to remove racist reference from plants’ scientific names 5:45

15m ago5:45

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Last week, scientists voted to eliminate the names of certain plants that are deemed to be racially offensive. The decision was made after a gruelling six-day session attended by more than 100 researchers, as part of the International Botanical Congress. Botanist Sandy Knapp of the Natural History Museum in London, joined Sean on the show to discus…

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Henry McKean on the joy of quitting. 21:42

4h ago21:42

21:42

Oh the joys of quitting, can it ever be a good thing? Our Reporter, Henry McKean went to find out and he joined Sean on the show to share his results.

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How Dungeons & Dragons is good for your mental health! 8:48

1h ago8:48

8:48

A new UCC study has shown that taking part in Dungeons & Dragons, the table-top role-playing game, can be good for players’ mental health. Joining Seán to discuss her findings is Study Lead and PhD Researcher at UCC School of Applied Psychology, Orla Walsh.

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The history of hurling, and the hurling stick 13:09

1h ago13:09

13:09

As the country prepares for the All-Ireland Final this weekend, what exactly is the history of hurling, and the hurley stick itself? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Paul Rouse, Professor at the School of History in UCD.

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Who is the most successful celebrity nepo baby? 11:35

29m ago11:35

11:35

The most successful celebrity nepo baby has been revealed in a new study by LatestDeals.co.uk. The list is topped by Miley Cyrus, followed by every other member of the Kardashian family. But, is it fair to still classify these as nepo babies? Sarina Bellissimo is a Broadcaster and Entertainment Journalist, and joins Seán to discuss. Image: Disney…

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What is ‘cab slagging’? 5:48

21m ago5:48

5:48

The hashtag #cabgslag has nearly 4,000 posts on TikTok, with most videos being posted by female users. What is ‘cab slagging’, you may ask? Urban Dictionary defines it as: “A girl that’s dating/having a fling with a culchie, and thus ends up sitting in the cab of his tractor as he works.” Joining Seán to tell more is Aoife Rooney, Assistant Editor …

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Kenya’s Guinness brewery is bigger than you think 6:25

33m ago6:25

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When you think of Guinness, you might not associate it with Kenya, but it’s huge there! During Micheál Martin’s visit to the country, he had a tour of the brewery. Newstalk Reporter, Andrew Louth, was there, and joins Seán to discuss the drink’s impact.

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What is the bowling scene like in Ireland? 11:13

21h ago11:13

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It has been announced that a new ten pin bowling alley is to open in south Dublin before the end of the year. But, what is the current bowling scene in Ireland like? And just how competitive does it get? Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher Sloan, Professional Bowler and Chairperson of the Irish Tenpin Bowling Association.…

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Are relationship tests actually useful? 6:26

11d ago6:26

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If you’re sitting in a room with someone you love right now, wondering if they feel the same, there are some tests you can do in order to find that out. Chrissie Russell has been looking at this in today's Irish Independent and joins me on the line now, Afternoon Chrissie.

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What is a ‘Wedding Nanny’? 10:15

11d ago10:15

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The topic of childfree weddings is often debated. If you’re unsure of where you stand on the issue, there’s now a solution that may be a compromise between both points of view. Wedding Nannies are now available to come and mind your children on location for your special day, and joining Seán to discuss is The Wedding Nanny, Aisling Roche.…

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What is good gig etiquette? - Henry McKean Asks 21:21

9m ago21:21

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Bob Dylan has announced shows in the UK, and some of the press are making a stink of the fact that he does not allow phones at the performances, an attempt to curb poor audience behaviour and engagement. If filming is considered rude, what is good concert/gig etiquette? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking concert-goers, and joins Seán to sh…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Moncrieff Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Moncrieff Highlights

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Parenting on Moncrieff

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Movies and Booze on Moncrieff

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Olympics Roundup 8:07

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Movies and Booze 40:22

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Parenting: Daughter will only eat pink food 18:22

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What more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads - Political Reaction ? 14:02

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Playlist for politicians 8:36

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Things that we did growing up that young people wouldn't understand Henry Mckean Reports 23:28

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Spotting a celebrity: Henry McKean reports from Skerries 27:23

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Life as a Builder 9:41

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Why do we think we look younger than we are? 8:07

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Are european cities getting more unwelcoming to tourists? 8:11

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Selling plates for charity 8:18

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Does wealth have a deadening effect? 10:45

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50th anniversary of women at the Forty Foot 7:48

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Around the World:Italian Competition Agency investigating work practices at Dior 18:38

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Is it time to ditch your car? 10:54

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Are we going to stop having big families? 5:54

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Botanists vote to remove racist reference from plants’ scientific names 5:45

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Henry McKean on the joy of quitting. 21:42

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How Dungeons & Dragons is good for your mental health! 8:48

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The history of hurling, and the hurling stick 13:09

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Who is the most successful celebrity nepo baby? 11:35

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What is ‘cab slagging’? 5:48

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Kenya’s Guinness brewery is bigger than you think 6:25

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What is the bowling scene like in Ireland? 11:13

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Are relationship tests actually useful? 6:26

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What is a ‘Wedding Nanny’? 10:15

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What is good gig etiquette? - Henry McKean Asks 21:21

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