The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, under construction since 1890, yesterday became the tallest church in the world after a new section of its tower was installed. Joining Seán to discuss this is Stephen Burgen, Freelance Journalist based in Barcelona.

Is there anything you do just for the sake of it? Even if you're not good at something, is it worth it to dabble?

Karen Walrond, author of ‘In Defense of Dabbling’, joins Seán to discuss.

As Dublin celebrates its 15th anniversary as UNESCO City of Literature, an Irish-Nigerian writer reflects on her journey from direct provision to a successful career in the arts.

Melatu Uche Okorie is the award-winning author of ‘This Hostel Life’, a short story collection outlining her experience in the direct provision system.

She moved here from Nigeria in 2006 and spent eight and half years in a centre with her infant daughter.

She has since been shortlisted for the Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year award at the Irish Book Awards, and her collection has even been adapted into an operatic work by the Irish National Opera.

Melatu joins Seán to share her story…

It's that time of year again where we’re pulling our woolly jumpers out of the attic ready for another winter.

You may be finding that your warm layers have been attacked by moths in the meantime, but instead of throwing them away and buying more fast fashion, there are easy ways to repair things in your wardrobe...

Kim O’Driscoll is the Founder of the Prolong Project, and joins Seán to discuss.

Do we need to start teaching our young people about the advantages of AI? With the way the world is going, these could be valuable career deciding skills.

Jean Noonan, a part of Digital Business Ireland Advisory Council, and an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Business Technology, Retail, and Supply Chain at TU Dublin, thinks just that. She joins Seán to discuss

Today, we sent Henry McKean down the Marble Arch Caves in county Fermanagh to experience a sound bath for the first time, with thanks to discovernorthernireland.com. Henry lay on a yoga mat deep underground with water rushing through, and sent this report!

Do you have what it takes to be cool, and can you fake it until you make it?

Writing in the Guardian, Journalist Elle Hunt gave it a shot, and joins Seán to discuss.

An Irish Neuroscientist has been speaking out about the link between loneliness and dementia.

In Ireland, CSO figures show that in 2024, 5.6% of 16-24 year olds said they felt lonely “most or all of the time”.

This is approximately 80% higher than those aged over 65…

Dr. Sabina Brennan is a Psychologist, Neuroscientist and host of the Super Brain podcast, as well as author of ‘Still Me’.

She joins Seán to talk about why loneliness carries profound implications for brain health, and even heightens the risk of dementia…

Steven Moore, a familiar name and face for many of antique lovers, has released a book entitled ‘The Stuff of History’, a curated compendium of curious objects and forgotten people.

Steven joins Seán to discuss!

Ide O’Carroll is a Social Researcher, author, and former teacher who undertook a 30-year project for her latest book.

In this unique book, we hear from Irish women who stayed living on the island, who did not emigrate, describe their lives and perspectives on a dramatically changed social context from the 1990s to 2023.

‘Thirty Years of Change Through Women’s Eyes’ releases officially tomorrow, and Ide joins Seán to discuss.