Moncrieff

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April 08 Are we overusing the term ‘narcissist’?
The use of the term ‘narcissist’ has exploded in recent years. So, are we getting better at recognising Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Or are we just labeling anyone we don’t like as a narcissist? Dr Edel Marron, the founder of KOTA, a leadership and personal development consultancy focused on emotional intelligence, joins Seán to discuss.
12 min
April 08 Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Unexpected Perpetrators
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.
This week, Cassie joins to discuss crimes committed by people you wouldn’t expect!
15 min
April 08 When protests work, and when they don't
With the current national fuels protest ongoing, how does it compare to protests in the past, and what could it achieve?
Newstalk’s Political Correspondent and host of ‘Let Me Explain’ Seán Defoe joins Seán to look back on notable protests in Irish history, and what came from them.
19 min
April 07 The growing ‘Mommune’ movement
There’s a growing movement that’s redefining modern motherhood called ‘Mommunes’: these are intentional communities where mums come together to share childcare, support, and the ups and downs of parenting. In some cases, they’re even living together under one roof…
Joining Seán to discuss is Bernie Sinclaire, who lives in a ‘Mommune’ in New York.
10 min
April 07 How do you deal with agoraphobia?
While we all remember the feeling of being stuck at home during the Covid pandemic, people with the anxiety disorder agoraphobia are usually afraid of stepping out of the front door…
Karina Mongan is one person who suffers with agoraphobia, and joins Seán to discuss.
9 min
April 07 Should you sell off your old clothes online?
If you find yourself building a collection of clothes you’re not interested in wearing anymore, is selling them online the best option?
Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, Columnist with the Irish Independent earned €1,000 in a year by selling her unwanted clothes on Vinted, and joins Seán to discuss.
8 min
April 07 The story behind the Irish woman who tried to assassinate Mussolini
One hundred years ago, on 7 April 1926, Irish woman Violet Gibson attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in a busy Roman piazza.
Mussolini survived, with the bullet merely grazing his nose.
Who was this Dalkey-born woman who attempted to change the course of history?
Joining Seán to discuss is Patrick McGarty, Writer for the Irish Independent.
15 min
April 07 When does a prank go too far?
April Fool's Day last week saw its fair share of joke headlines and social media pranks. However, some practical jokes have been criticised as being in poor taste. Most notably, an offensive joke social media post from the Wicklow GAA has been condemned by TD Jennifer Whitmore and Tánaiste Simon Harris.
With all this in mind, Terry Prone, Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins Seán to discuss when pranks go too far…
9 min
April 07 Do we reward being a workaholic?
“I’m a workaholic and proud of it, I’m not interested in having a work life balance.” So wrote Dylan Jones in The Times.
So, do we still reward workaholics?
Donal O’Donoghue, Managing Director of Sanderson Recruitment, joins Seán to discuss…
13 min
April 02 Taylor Swift wax works revealed! - Henry McKean Reports
Today the National Wax Museum launched a Taylor Swift wax works, which cost €40,000! This is two years after the Sinead O'Connor wax works was removed after complaints from her family because of the unlikeness...
Henry McKean was there for the big reveal with Swifties, sent in this report.
12 min