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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.

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Episodes
  • Why can’t you chuck old batteries in the general waste bin?

    Why can’t you chuck old batteries in the general waste bin?
    Jan 30 2026

    WEEE Ireland are sending 1 million blue battery boxes to homes around the country this month to try and encourage better recycling habits. But why exactly are we not allowed to chuck old batteries in the black bin? Joining Sean was Leo Donovan, CEO of WEEE Ireland to explain...
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    8 mins
  • The tough parenting style trend known as “f*** around and find out”.

    The tough parenting style trend known as “f*** around and find out”.
    Jan 30 2026

    A tough new parenting trend known as Fafo – “f*** around and find out” – is taking off on social media, with some parents rejecting gentle parenting in favour of natural consequences and tough love. But does it teach resilience and independence, or leave children feeling unsupported and ashamed? Richard Hogan, Child Psychotherapist, joined Sean to discuss the ins and outs of Fafo
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    6 mins
  • Prudish goes to war with art. 100 years since the Abbey Theatre Riots

    Prudish goes to war with art. 100 years since the Abbey Theatre Riots
    Jan 30 2026

    When Sean O’Casey’s ‘The Plough and the Stars’ opened at the Abbey Theatre 100 years ago, a riot broke out. But why? Joining Sean to tell us the story was Frank McNally, Chief writer of the Irishman’s Diary in the Irish Times...
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    11 mins
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