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It has been 300 years since the publication of ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, a story that is still remembered and revered to this day.

Joining Seán to discuss the book’s impact is Dr. Jason McGelligot, Director of Marsh's Library in Dublin.

Today, four new Roman Catholic Bishops are going to be ordained in Switzerland, but Pope Leo XIV does not want them to go ahead. This is because the ordinations are being made by the Society of Saint Pius X, who have been against many of the reforms the Vatican have made…

Joining Seán to discuss is Patsy McGarry, former Religious Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.