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Men: Is the polo shirt back?
During Callum Turner and Dua Lipa’s wedding celebrations, he wore a polo shirt. Andy Burnham has also been wearing one, and while Seán is sitting in the studio, he’s also wearing one!So, is the polo shirt back?Caroline Downey, Stylist and Fashion Broadcaster, joins to discuss.
Jun 30
6 min
Looking back on the long goodbyes of Irish leaders
There’s much speculation that at some point before the next election, Micheál Martin will be replaced as Leader of Fianna Fáil, further lending to the tradition of ‘long goodbyes’ for Ireland’s political leaders.Newstalk’s Political Correspondent and host of the ‘Let Me Explain’ podcast Seán Defoe joins Seán to discuss and look back on some examples.
Jun 30
13 min
Australian breaks world record for loudest shout ever
An Australian man has achieved the record for loudest shout ever recorded.The man reached a yell of 122.4 decibels, breaking the record previously held by a Northern Ireland schoolteacher set in 1994.Now, Joseph McGrail-Bateup, Town Crier for Canberra, joins Seán to discuss his achievement.
Jun 30
6 min
Pamela Lee on life as a Professional Offshore Sailor
Seán’s guest is a Greystones native preparing for the famous transatlantic race, the Route du Rhum, which takes place every four years. She will be the first Irish person to compete in it as a Skipper.Pamela Lee, Professional Offshore Sailor, joins to discuss.
Jun 30
20 min
Lily Allen & gigs not meeting expectations
Singer-songwriter Lily Allen has responded to criticism on Twitter surrounding her new tour, which sees her perform her album ‘West End Girl’ in full. The problem people have is with the lack of a supporting act, and the show being about an hour in length.So, what should you expect when paying out the nose for a gig? And have you been to any disappointing shows?Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist Pat Carty.
Jun 30
19 min
How important are hugs?
Did you know today is ‘Hug Holiday’? Every year, ‘Hug Holiday’ encourages people to share a hug with those who may need it most. So, just how important are hugs?Joining Seán to discuss is Cuddle Practitioner, MJ Lace…
Jun 29
10 min
How swimming with contact lenses can be extremely dangerous
It’s something you may not think of, but swimming with your contact lenses in can be very dangerous. Freelance Journalist Mel Fallowfield found this out, when she almost lost her vision because of it…She joins Seán to discuss.
Jun 29
12 min
Where did the garden gnome come from?
The recent Chelsea Flower Show has seen a since-unexpected comeback: the garden gnome. They were previously banned at the show, so why the resurgence, and where did they come from anyway?Joining Seán to discuss is Diarmuid Gavin, Garden Designer.
Jun 29
9 min
Four Questions: Poorly dressed for concrete mixing
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?Joining Seán to discuss is Doireann O’Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!
Jun 29
14 min
America turns 250: do you care? - Henry McKean Asks
This Saturday will be the 4th of July, also known as America’s Independence Day - its 250th one at that! But, with the current state of affairs stateside, should we be celebrating the day, or do you not care?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.
Jun 29
20 min
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