Moncrieff

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June 02 What does rehab look like for technology addiction?
You will often hear about people going on a ‘digital detox’, but eventually going back to social media and their phones in the same way an addict would go back to drink and drugs. Similarly to treating those addictions, what does a technology rehab look like?
Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, CEO of Omega Recovery, joins Seán to discuss.
20 min
May 29 Why do people still commodify Marilyn Monroe?
This week marks 100 years since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. Despite being deceased for over 70 years, the commodification of her assets continues. Eleanor Halls, Freelance Journalist and co-host of the pop culture podcast ‘Straight Up’, has been investigating this for the Telegraph, and joins Seán to discuss.
6 min
May 29 Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide: Speeches
The 2026 wedding season is approaching. So what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-shaped?
For this week’s ‘Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide’, Sean is joined by Gina London, former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist, to discuss what you need to be aware of if you’re giving a speech!
9 min
May 29 Why is Ireland visible from Wales in hot weather?
British folk singer Matthew Crampton recently uploaded a clip of the Wicklow Mountains on his Instagram account. That sounds normal enough - until you realise he took it from Wales! So, how does hot weather change this visibility?
Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Conor Sweeney, Deputy Director of the AIMSIR centre and Deputy Director of the UCD Earth Institute.
10 min
May 29 How did Aer Lingus get its name?
As Aer Lingus marks its 90th birthday this year, have you ever wondered about the origins of its name?
Joining Seán to discuss is Eoghan Corry, from Travel Extra.
17 min
May 28 Micheál Martin and the importance of enunciation
In the Dáil chamber yesterday, Mary Lou McDonald accused the Taoiseach of being a mumbler and not enunciating properly.
Joining Seán to analyse this is Terry Prone, the Chairman of the Communications Clinic.
5 min
May 28 What is the ‘attractiveness gap’?
A new study has confirmed that women are generally more attractive than men, but why are we different from other species, and why is there an ‘attractiveness gap’?
Joining Seán to discuss is Eugene Wassiliwizky, a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Germany.
8 min
May 28 Online scams are getting more clever - what you need to know
We’re constantly being warned about scammers online trying to get access to your bank account and important info, and long gone are the days of Nigerian Princes promising you millions - the scams are getting more sophisticated.
So, how do you avoid them today?
Joining Seán to discuss is Muriel Foley, Digital Consultant.
8 min
May 28 What does a Quaker school look like?
The Quakers are a small enough community in Ireland, but there is one Quaker-ethos school in Waterford that has been around since 1798. So, what makes it different?
Joining Seán to discuss is Keith Lemon, Principal of Newtown School in Waterford City.
Image: Newtown School
7 min
May 28 Should we live like it’s the 90s again? - Henry McKean Reports
A new survey reveals what people would most like to bring back from the 1990s, including renting videos and leaving the house without a phone. Whether it was your favourite band, TV show or memorable advert, there is so much to celebrate from the decade. What do you miss and what would you like to bring back?
Henry McKean goes back in time to the nineties with news stories, TV shows, DJS, music and nostalgia!
12 min