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This week, the world record was broken for the most ever red cards in a single game of football: a whopping 53 red cards were shown in a Brazilian youth game.

According to the referee's notes, a brawl broke out in the second half and the military police were called due to extensive damage to the stadium…

What is the history of the red card in the sport?

Joining Seán to discuss is Sports Presenter Daniel Hussey.

One of Ireland's most famous Architects and Furniture Designers was Eileen Gray, whose 50th anniversary of her death is this year. Her ashes were interred in the famous Pere Lachaise in Paris, but were recently discovered to be missing from their niche. There is now a mystery as to what happened to them…

Seán’s guest recently travelled to Paris to visit the niche and bring a relic from her homeplace in Wexford to put in it as a memento in place of her ashes. Frank McNally from The Irish Times joins to discuss.

Ted Cruz, the US Republican Senator, yesterday claimed that one of the reasons Americans voted against the Republicans in the Midterm elections is because of the cost of living crisis. He says that record numbers of people are resorting to eating Spam. He says, "Here are some stats that are a lot more real and personal. Spam, Hormel’s processed meat substitute, broke record sales, selling 113 million cans last year. That is nearly as much spam as was sold during the entirety of World War II. 29% of Americans have used buy now, pay later for groceries this year. That’s do...

As years go on, the Irish language seems to drift further and further away. The language itself is hard to learn, but what if there was a way to fix that?

Hector Ó hEochagáin has made a trilogy of books that help you use Irish in everyday life.

He joins Seán to discuss his newest book, ‘Irish Words for Every Occasion’.

A 109-year-old wedding dress belonging to an Irish nun has found a new home on display in an antique pram shop in Wicklow.

The dress belonged to Sister Theodora (Mary Carroll) who was from Wexford, but went to England at the age of 12 to become a nun. The dress and accompanying shawl were made for her by other nuns after she was officially professed a nun and became a bride of Christ.

The dress was constructed during the War. It was crocheted using hair pins and a silk thread.

Mags McCarthy, owner of...

Beta is an arts and technology festival that will run in various venues, and launches in Dublin tomorrow. The Project Art Centre will be hosting a sound installation - and it’s for dogs!

Gabriela Waclawska, Sound Artist and Composer joins Seán to discuss how it works.

As you might know, there’s some talk in the UK about issuing an apology for its part in the transatlantic slave trade and the historical harms it brought. But, should there be other things that need an apology?

For example, Shirley Bowers, Leader of Arise Ministries, is from the same town as Oliver Cromwell, and has been travelling around Ireland to apologise for his actions. She joins Seán to discuss.

The Oireachtas Committee on RTÉ funding, reform and transformation got bogged down on who paid for a tracksuit top, with the €20m funding shortfall hardly discussed. But, is Ireland gripped by tracksuit culture, and is it here to stay?

To discuss further, Seán is joined by Henry McKean.

Rachel O'Dwyer, Writer and Lecturer in Visual Cultures at NCAD is arguing that there is now a return to older 18th century considerations when it comes to marriage. Just like Caroline Lucas in 'Pride and Prejudice', people in the Ireland of today must consider their financial future and security over matters of the heart when they marry...

Is this true? Has marriage become more about the money?

She joins Seán to discuss.

If you’re going to travel by ferry, it is more environmentally friendly than flying, but still produces emissions. The future for sea travel could be electric, as there are already options coming into the market…

Ben Tracy, Correspondent for Climate Central joins Seán to discuss.

The movie ‘Wicker’ stars Olivia Coleman, who has a partner made for her out of wicker. The sex scenes in this movie have gotten quite a bit of attention, but particularly among women. So, why is there so much buzz?

Joining Seán to discuss is Kirsty Blake Knox, Features Journalist and columnist with The Irish Independent.

Books about sport usually revolve around the stories of people, and the hero’s journey an athlete takes to reach success, but what if you ignored that, and focused on the stories through the lens of objects?

Joining Seán to discuss is Siobhan Doyle, Historian and author of ‘Irish Sport in 100 Objects’.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…

This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases solved in unbelievable ways!

There was a bit of controversy a few weeks ago when Oliver Callan criticised Simon Harris for being a college dropout. With Harris having three jobs, is there a point to be made here? Should Government Ministers have qualifications within their portfolio?

Joining Seán to discuss is Pat Rabbitte, former Labour Leader and Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

“Mogging” was crowned Collins English Dictionary word of the year. This term, which is thought to come from “Amog” which is short for ‘alpha male of the group’. The word first appeared in 2016 in the bodybuilding culture, and since then, the word has evolved way past its initial use.

Joining Seán to discuss more is Head of Language Content at Collins Dictionaries, Helen Newstead.

It used to be the norm (among families who could afford it) for kids to be sent off to boarding school for their education. There used to be 125 boarding schools in the 1960s, where as we now have only 25. Glenstal Abbey boarding school in Limerick is the next one to close, announcing they will close in 2028…

What is behind this decline?

Colm Maloney, President of Cistercian College Roscrea joins Seán to discuss.

48 years ago, the Voyager 1 probe was launched into space, and is still travelling. Later this month, it will reach a distance of one light day away from Earth, which equals roughly 26 billion kilometers. Of all the craft launched into space, it is the furthest away one, and carries information about humanity and our planet in case any other life comes across it.

Peter Gallagher, Director of Dunsink Observatory at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and former employee of NASA joins Seán to discuss this accomplishment.

Image: NASA

In many relationships there can be a phenomenon known as ‘desire discrepancy’. This is commonly referring to sexual desires, but can show up in other parts of a relationship as well…

Emily Power Smith, Clinical Sexologist and Psychosexual Therapist joins Seán to discuss this, and how to navigate it.

Last week, the Government rejected a proposal to name the new Children's Hospital after Dr Kathleen Lynn, the most senior-ranking woman in the 1916 Rising and Chief Medical Officer of the Irish Citizen Army.

What was behind this proposal, and what is Dr Kathleen Lynn’s story?

Joining Seán to discuss is Mary McAuliffe, Historian, Lecturer and Director of Gender Studies at UCD.

Seán Moncrieff was joined on the show by tiddlywinks champion, Patrick Barrie who is an Engineering Professor at Cambridge University.

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss if you would rather a voucher than a Christmas party.

Libbs Driscoll, Freelance Journalist based in London joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss if medieval hobbies are making a comeback.

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 Rosita Sweetman and Pat O' Mahoney. 

Virologist Chris Smith has recently argued that antibiotic resistance poses a bigger threat than terrorism. Chris Smith, UK based Virologist joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss.

Seán Moncrieff was joined on the show this afternoon by Cathal Malone who is an immigration lawyer to discuss why some people can travel without a passport.

Séamas O'Reilly, Author and Journalist joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss not attending mass.

44% of adults have pretended they could comfortably afford something when they couldn't. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to report.

Seán Moncrieff was joined on the show by Nikki Ralph, consultant dermatologist to discuss how skin tightening works.

Patricia Nilsson, Financial Times reporter and author of Guilty Pleasure:The Pornification of the Internet, the Economy,
and Everything Else joined Seán on the show to discuss how the economy of porn works.

A new world record has been broken; having spent multiple years looking for the right location, Diego Poncelet has gone faster than anyone ever has on a skateboard. He went as fast as 151 kmph!

Diego Poncelet, pro skateboarder, joins Seán to discuss.

Image: Red Bull

Legally, fireworks are illegal in Ireland, but every year in the run up to Halloween, you’ll hear them everywhere. Because they’re illegal, many of them are unregulated, and every year, there are life-changing injuries that happen to mostly young people. What are the main dangers of fireworks, as well as bonfires?

Dr Ann McKenna, a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork joins Seán to discuss.

There are a lot of people predicting that Maura Higgins will win ‘Dancing with the Stars’, the American equivalent of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. She seems to get on well with her dance partner, which has led to online speculation that a romance is brewing, even though he’s already married…

Marriage doesn’t seem to stop these relationships, and there is now a belief of a ‘Strictly Curse’, where relationships fall apart when one person takes part in the show.

Fionnuala Jones, Entertainment Journalist, joins Seán to discuss.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…

This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving murder on Halloween…

Over a dozen businesses on O’Connell Street are facing legal action due to unsightly shopfronts. After years of decline, can enforcement help to revitalise the capital’s main thoroughfare?

Newstalk’s Simon Tierney has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

The F&F clothing range in Tesco is now worth over a billion pounds in the UK. Has the supermarket become a new go-to place for fashion? And, can you be fashionable with clothes you bought next to the frozen aisle?

Laura Jordan, Founder of StyleSavvy joins Seán to discuss.

As you may know, the Government has tightened the rules on migration into Ireland and upped the numbers of deportation. What is that like? For those who are told they can’t stay in Ireland any more, what reason are they given?

Jaishree Malik is an Indian stand up comedian living in Ireland. She has received a letter from the Justice Department telling her she will be deported as she has overstayed her visa. She argues that she overstayed her visa because she had applied for an extension and that was being processed. She has now agreed to...

If you’re buying a car, there’s a variety of finance options available, but what is the best option for you?

Joining Seán to discuss is Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications with Done Deal Cars.

If you don’t live in Dublin, you might not be that familiar with the Samuel Beckett Bridge. And while people like its harp shape and general architecture, swans don’t seem to be big fans: at least 17 have died from colliding with it in the past two years alone. So, why is this happening?

Andrea Porter, Wildlife First Responder for Kildare Wildlife Rescue joins Seán to discuss.

US fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has introduced a ‘Cell Phone Coop Challenge’, aimed at helping families unplug and be more present eating together. If you put your phone in a ‘coop’ box you can get a free ice cream for dessert. The idea is to cut screen time during meals, but is it all a bit too late? Are we including the older generation addicted to our phones and we just can't put them down?

Henry McKean joins Seán to discuss!

If you’re still at the stage of reading books to your kids, you’ll have a sense of what they like and don’t like. You might even think that you could write your own children’s book, but what makes one good?

Newstalk Reporter Baibre Holmes went to the Central Model Infants’ School in Dublin to see what the children like at the moment, and sent in this report.