Luke O’Neill’s guest is a member of the so-called Smug Hair Club, alongside other hirsute celebrities, such as Cillian Murphy, Brad Pitt and George Clooney. But, is there any evidence to back up their smugness? 

Journalist Jonathan de Burca Butler has been writing about this in the Irish Examiner, and joins to discuss.

Luke’s next guest may not be an Olympian, but last week she achieved a feat of athleticism to rival anything accomplished at the Olympics in Paris – and requiring just as much intensive training and support.

Luke O’Neill is joined by Una Cameron, World Record Holder for sheep shearing.

In times gone by it was normal for Irish workers to take a fixed lunch hour, often done collectively and often accompanied by booze. Now the routine more often involves a solitary sandwich at one’s desk. But should the lunch hour be revived?

Joining guest host Luke O'Neill to discuss is Michael Moynihan, Columnist for the Irish Examiner.

We had Dad Jokes and Dad Dancing, but now we have a new entry to the Dad canon… Dad TV. But, what makes a show Dad-like? 

Joining Seán to discuss is Pat Stacey, TV critic for the Irish Independent and the Herald.

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A well intentioned anti-litter campaign has fallen foul of those who seek to preserve the Yorkshire dialect. But, how can a single apostrophe cause so many problems?

Joining Seán to discuss is Rodney Dimbleby, Chairperson of the Yorkshire Dialect Society.

‘Sex before coffee” is the go-to cliche of Scandinavian romantic habits, but in each country, it means something different. 

In Iceland it literally means every romantic endeavour will start with sex.  

So, why is this? 

Seán is joined by Zoe Williams, Guardian Columnist, to discuss.

It is the 75th anniversary of George Orwell’s iconic book, 1984.

Joining Seán to remember the story, its impact, and what we can learn from it today is Dorien Lysnkey, author of ‘The Ministry of Truths: A Biography of George Orwell's 1984’.

The debs are a rite of passage for most Irish students.  

However, traditions and customs around the big night vary across the country. 

Joining Seán now to discuss this is Alan McCardle, Managing Director of Debs Ireland.

Next month The Annual Jigsaw Puzzle World Championships kick off in Spain, with hundreds of competitors representing around 75 different countries. But, how does it work, and how can jigsaw puzzles be competitive?

Seán is joined by Irish competitor Siobhán Quinn to learn more.

With a record number of people in prison in Ireland, is it time that we looked at alternative options for people who commit low level offences? 

Saoirse Brady is the Executive Director Irish Penal Reform Trust, and joins Seán to discuss.