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Deliveroo reveals top orders of 2026 - what do they tell us?
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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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- Deliveroo reveals top orders of 2026 - what do they tell us? · 7 minDeliveroo has revealed its top delivered orders of 2026. It might be even more random than we all think: the top are the cheeseburger from Bunsen, ‘Xi’an Famous Biang Biang…
- What has happened to the mighty Range Rover? · 7 minSUVs have become what some might consider a ‘yummy mummy' staple, but before the style and status, jeeps had a different purpose. So, how did the Range Rover lose its mud?…
- Books previously banned in Ireland to go on public display · 6 minThe censorship of publications came around in 1929, this is when books were banned in Ireland. This went on for years, and during those years, over 12,000 books were banned……
- How a fin whale was heard by a device at home · 7 minIn 2023, a small device caught the sound of a fin whale singing near county Waterford. This was the first time the sound of one had been detected by a low cost seismometer by…
- Why can’t we agree on the perfect temperature? - Henry McKean Reports · 13 minWhat is the ideal temperature for the thermostat in your home and work and why does it lead to arguments? Are you worried about the high cost or the energy efficiency, or will…
- Is it always a mistake to change a jingle? · 12 minThe jingle for Maybelline has been modernised, but what has it been changed to, and is it ever a good idea to change an iconic jingle? Denis O'Hora from School of Psychology at…
- What is the celebration behind ‘Martinmas’? · 7 minMartinmas, also known as St. Martin’s Day, annually falls on November 11th. In Ireland, the day was most notable for the blood sacrifice rituals and practices that coincided with…
- How do you get into skiing this winter? · 12 minAs ski resorts begin to open across the Alps this month, some people may want to book a holiday, but might be intimidated by cost, the challenge of taking up a new sport and the…
- International Singles Day: How has dating changed? · 11 minHappy International Singles Day! Has it become more difficult to find love in the modern world, and what can you do about it? Feargal Harrington from INTRO Matchmaking joins Seán…
- Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Wrongful Convictions · 18 minEvery Wednesday, Seán will be joined by Podcaster Cassie Delaney to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie joins to discuss cases where there is a wrongful…
- PETA wants Oxford Dictionary to redefine ‘chicken’ - why? · 11 minThe world chicken obviously is used for the bird, but it can also be used to describe someone as cowardly. Its usage has been around for so long that many dictionaries include it…
- Angler shares story on catching world record size carp! · 8 minAsh Hegarty, an angler from Blackburn, has caught a world record breaking carp: the common carp weighed 52kg! He caught it on a fishing trip with his brother after the pair had…
- The art of small talk - what makes it entertaining? · 11 minWe all know the importance of a good first impression, but what about the art of small talk? Whether it's on the side of football pitches, functions, funerals or weddings - what…
- Why is there so much excitement for Grand Theft Auto VI? · 6 min‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is the next installment in Rockstar Games’ crime-committing video game blockbuster series. It is expected to be the highest budget video game in history…
- How do you rebuild broken trust in a relationship? · 13 minOnce a partner in a relationship has been betrayed, is it ever possible to rebuild trust? In something like an affair, healing and recovering from that can be a painful process……
- Are greenways the best way to explore Ireland’s countryside? · 20 minIn most countries in mainland Europe, there is what’s known as a ‘right to roam’ where anybody can walk through private farmland. There is no such thing in Ireland, and many…
- How do you properly declutter your home? · 7 minCould clutter around your house be telling you something? Seán’s guest thinks so! Interior Design Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Jennifer Sheahan, joins to discuss how we can…
- Looking back on 100 years of Irish radio · 13 minThe first RTÉ radio broadcast took place on January 1st 1926, but what kind of impact has Irish radio had on our country since then? What kind of influence has it had on everyday…
- Why you need a hygrometer to keep your plants thriving · 6 minDo you find that your plants die quicker during the winter? Apparently, one way to avoid that is through the use of a hygrometer, but how does it work exactly? Joining Seán to…
- Four Questions: I’m not getting wiser with age! · 11 minWe’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…
- The mystery of Eileen Gray's ashes · 7 minOne 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…
- The history of the red card in football · 5 minThis 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…
- Why is Spam so popular in America? · 13 minTed 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…
- How can we make it easier to learn Irish? · 12 minAs 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…
- Irish nun’s 109-year-old wedding dress finds new home in Wicklow · 6 minA 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)…
- Sound installation for dogs part of Beta Festival - how does it work? · 6 minBeta 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…
- The English woman travelling across Ireland to apologise for Cromwell · 8 minAs 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…
- Tracksuit and hoodie culture in Ireland - Henry McKean Reports · 21 minThe 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…
- Is marriage becoming more about money again? · 10 minRachel 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…
- Are electric ferries the future for sea travel? · 8 minIf 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…
- Why are the sex scenes in ‘Wicker’ so popular with women? · 11 minThe 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…
- How we can understand Irish sports through objects · 9 minBooks 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…
- Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Unbelievable Solves · 16 minEvery 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!
- Should Government Ministers have qualifications within their portfolio? · 15 minThere 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…
- Collins English Dictionary Word of the Year: What is ‘Mogging’? · 5 min“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…
- The decline of the Irish boarding school · 14 minIt 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…
- Voyager 1 reaches major milestone this month - why it’s important · 9 min48 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…
- Relationship Advice: Desire Discrepancy · 16 minIn 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…
- Who was Dr Kathleen Lynn? · 16 minLast 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…
- Tiddlywinks Champion, Patrick Barrie · 6 minSeán Moncrieff was joined on the show by tiddlywinks champion, Patrick Barrie who is an Engineering Professor at Cambridge University.
- Would you rather a voucher than a Christmas party? · 19 minNewstalk reporter Henry McKean joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss if you would rather a voucher than a Christmas party.
- Are medieval hobbies making a comeback? · 7 minLibbs Driscoll, Freelance Journalist based in London joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss if medieval hobbies are making a comeback.
- Four Questions: Should parents get more time off? · 16 minWe’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…
- Does antibiotic resistance pose a bigger threat than terrorism? · 16 minVirologist 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…
- How do you travel without a passport? · 6 minSeán 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.
- Do you attend mass? · 7 minSéamas O'Reilly, Author and Journalist joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss not attending mass.
- Have you pretended to be able to afford something? · 17 min44% 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.
- What is XERF skin tightening? · 7 minSeán Moncrieff was joined on the show by Nikki Ralph, consultant dermatologist to discuss how skin tightening works.
- How the economy of porn works · 17 minPatricia 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…
- New world record set for skateboarding speed! · 6 minA 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…
