Beste Moncrieff podcasts (2025)

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Could the wooly mammoth be resurrected? 6:54

8h ago6:54

6:54

Anybody who has seen Jurassic Park will know that the park’s ferocious inhabitants are created by retrieving DNA from an ancient mosquito captured in amber. In reality, finding sufficiently intact DNA from dinosaurs who died out 66 Million years ago is extremely unlikely, if not impossible… However, the wooly mammoth only died out about ten to fift…

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Parenting: How important is baby-proofing? 17:20

8h ago17:20

17:20

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

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Movies and Booze 38:51

5d ago38:51

38:51

Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Brian Lloyd and Jean Smullen with thanks to Marks and Spencer! This week’s booze: Delirio – Alcohol Free Belgian Golden Ale Delirium Tremens – Strong Belgian Golden Ale

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big sis advice: boy problems, burnout & finding purpose 41:05

6d ago41:05

41:05

If you need some no-nonsense, straight-from-the-heart advice, this episode is for you. 💖 if you have anymore questions, leave them down below Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor W!ZARD Studios

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Access To Political Representation for People With Disabilities 10:06

8h ago10:06

10:06

Most people would like to have a Government that is representative of the population, but there are some groups with very little representation. Dr Vivian Rath, Research Fellow at the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities at TCD was part of a group that looked into the difficulties that people with disabilities face when trying t…

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How to find out what colour suits you! 4:43

2h ago4:43

4:43

Do you know what colours suit you? Are you a cool summer, or a deep spring… or does that mean anything to you at all? It seems that Colour Analysis Consultations are all the rage as people are seeking professional advice on the best colours they should be wearing to complement their skin tone. It’s a trend being driven by social media, but joining …

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Can ‘greenwashing’ be seen in our food? 6:15

8h ago6:15

6:15

You will inevitably encounter many phrases while out shopping trying to convince you how natural the food you are buying is. Does 'free range' actually mean what you think it does? Are we getting conned by ‘greenwashing’ claims on our food products? Joining Sean to discuss is Paula McIntyre, Chef and Food Writer and Chair of the Irish Food Writers …

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How big of a problem is ‘laptop squatting’? 10:07

2h ago10:07

10:07

Is your local cafe being ruined by ‘laptop squatters’? You know the type, they’re working remotely and tapping loudly on their laptops while drinking one measly coffee over the course of a full 8 hour working day… Freelance Journalist Niamh O’Reilly has had enough, and joins Seán to discuss.

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Who does the most work at home? 17:07

8h ago17:07

17:07

For most couples who live together, in a clichéd way, there seems to be some jobs that the man will do, and ones that the woman will. Freelance Journalist Chloë Hamilton and her partner, as an experiment, decided to swap roles. She joins Seán to discuss the results.

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Finding A Hobby As An Adult 10:21

2d ago10:21

10:21

Chloe McPolin, journalist with the Irish Independent is with Moncrieff today in speaking about a task we all have difficulty with; finding a new hobby.

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Peppa Pig’s New Sibling 7:33

2d ago7:33

7:33

Mummy Pig, the mother of Peppa, the porcine heroine of the long running TV series, is pregnant. And as a TV show aims to express the undoubtedly difficult task of introducing a new member to your family, Moncrieff brings on their own expert. Jen Hogan, Irish Times Columnist, who has had to perform this task with her seven children joins Moncrieff t…

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Henry McKean Reports: How Many Friends Do You Have? 23:36

2d ago23:36

23:36

Henry McKean is out and about for NewsTalk to ask the question; ‘what is the right amount of friends?’

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Why Psychologists Shouldn’t Have To Hand Over Notes In Sexual Assault Cases 11:46

2d ago11:46

11:46

Psychologist and survivor, Dr Niamh Ni Dhomhnaill, sits down on Moncrieff to speak about the complications that could arise from handing notes to authorities in cases of sexual assault.

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What a ‘Storyteller in Residence’ looks like 5:44

5d ago5:44

5:44

The Irish are famous for their storytelling. We love a good natter or a yarn down the pub, but it’s not something we really think of as a job. Unless, of course, you’re Ais Breen. She has recently been appointed Dublin City Libraries’ Storyteller in Residence, and she joins Seán to discuss.

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Why can’t we remember being toddlers? 12:03

5d ago12:03

12:03

What’s your earliest memory? And why can’t you remember anything before that, despite the fact that you obviously learned and remembered how to walk and talk? Ciara Greene is Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, UCD and author of ‘Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember’. She joins Seán to discuss.…

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The role beards play in professional sport 5:56

5d ago5:56

5:56

After 49 years with a very strict no beard policy, the New York Yankees have finally lifted their facial hair embargo, to much fanfare in America. But, why was such a ban in place, and why do beards play such a significant role in professional sport? Gavan Casey, Sports journalist with the 42, has been investigating, and he joins Seán to discuss. I…

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How do you handle a bad boss? 16:02

5d ago16:02

16:02

It seems impossible to escape a terrible manager over the course of your career, but what’s the best way to deal with a bad boss? Margaret E. Ward is Chief Executive of Clear Eye, a leadership consultancy, and she has been writing about this for her Irish Times ‘World of Work’ column... Margaret joins Seán to discuss.…

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Questions to save for a boring dinner party! 6:25

6d ago6:25

6:25

Have you ever found yourself stuck at a table completely bored out of your mind? Whether it’s a wedding, a dinner party, or an awkward first date - Podcaster Cassie Delaney started a list of all the interesting questions to ask in order to really get to know your friends and family… She’s now got over three hundred and eighty dinner party questions…

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The dark side of family influencers 7:30

6d ago7:30

7:30

Influencers can seemingly make content out of anything, be it brushing their hair or playing a video game. For the most part, it is harmless enough, but what happens if the thing that’s bringing in the likes and the shares is videos of your kids? Should you stop? This is just one of the questions arising from a new documentary called ‘An Update On …

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What are ‘micro retirements’? 12:42

6d ago12:42

12:42

Are you feeling burned out at work? Well, it seems the new trend that is being embraced by some is ‘micro retirements’... So, could unplugging completely from your career for a period of time leave you feeling more motivated and more refreshed when you come back? Career Psychologist and author of ‘Total Reset’, Sinead Brady, joins Seán to discuss.…

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Is there an epidemic of nosy neighbours? 5:58

6d ago5:58

5:58

Are you a nosy neighbour? We know that this country is property mad, but does that mean that we’re very nosy neighbours? Especially if a home nearby goes up for sale, many people love nothing more than a look at the photos online, or even worse - a trip to the open house! Comedian Emma Doran has strong views on this, and joins Seán to discuss.…

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How much do adult kids rely on parents? - Henry McKean Asks 23:18

6d ago23:18

23:18

How often do your kids call you? Did you give them a deposit for a house or apartment? The question is: do adult children rely too heavily on their older parents to pick up the pieces? Are millennials just flakes, or is it not their fault? Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.…

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What will our ‘technofossils’ look like? 10:57

7d ago10:57

10:57

Imagine for a moment that it’s a million years in the future. You’re walking along a rocky shoreline, when suddenly you notice something jutting out of the cliff face. It’s a plastic rectangle with 104 buttons on its face. Each button has a symbol on it that is completely unfamiliar to you. Today, we recognise this object as a computer keyboard, bu…

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Parenting: 6 year old is still wetting the bed 23:23

7d ago23:23

23:23

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

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The struggles with being on time 9:07

7d ago9:07

9:07

Are you always running late? Some people are notoriously bad time keepers and it can be annoying to wait around for somebody who is constantly running late. Thirty year old Isabelle Duff set herself a mission to be on time, was she able to become punctual? Isabelle joins Seán to discuss.

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Do you use your phone in the shower? 9:46

7d ago9:46

9:46

Do you bring your phone with you everywhere? And by everywhere, does that mean the toilet, and even the shower? Podcaster and Influencer Ellie Kelly has admitted to scrolling on her phone in the shower(!) in a true sign that we are having a hard time putting our phones down... Ellie joins Seán to discuss.…

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What life is like in Usonia 10:09

7d ago10:09

10:09

In the late 1940’s, Frank Lloyd Wright built a planned community an hour north of New York City. The community remains an iconic example of Lloyd Wright’s pioneering style to this day, and indeed still houses one of its founding members, 100 year-old Roland Reisley. Seán to discuss. Image: Architectural Digest…

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GROWING UP with Keelin Moncrieff

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Moncrieff Highlights

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Parenting on Moncrieff

Newstalk

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Movies and Booze on Moncrieff

Newstalk

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Could the wooly mammoth be resurrected? 6:54

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Parenting: How important is baby-proofing? 17:20

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Movies and Booze 38:51

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big sis advice: boy problems, burnout & finding purpose 41:05

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Access To Political Representation for People With Disabilities 10:06

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How to find out what colour suits you! 4:43

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Can ‘greenwashing’ be seen in our food? 6:15

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How big of a problem is ‘laptop squatting’? 10:07

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Who does the most work at home? 17:07

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Finding A Hobby As An Adult 10:21

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Peppa Pig’s New Sibling 7:33

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Henry McKean Reports: How Many Friends Do You Have? 23:36

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Why Psychologists Shouldn’t Have To Hand Over Notes In Sexual Assault Cases 11:46

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What a ‘Storyteller in Residence’ looks like 5:44

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Why can’t we remember being toddlers? 12:03

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The role beards play in professional sport 5:56

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How do you handle a bad boss? 16:02

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Questions to save for a boring dinner party! 6:25

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The dark side of family influencers 7:30

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What are ‘micro retirements’? 12:42

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Is there an epidemic of nosy neighbours? 5:58

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How much do adult kids rely on parents? - Henry McKean Asks 23:18

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What will our ‘technofossils’ look like? 10:57

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Parenting: 6 year old is still wetting the bed 23:23

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The struggles with being on time 9:07

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Do you use your phone in the shower? 9:46

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What life is like in Usonia 10:09

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