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

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Episodes
  • Friday 13th and Superstitions
    Feb 13 2026

    Today is Friday the 13th a date that, for many, carries an uneasy sense of bad luck and looming misfortune. From religious folklore linking the number 13 to Judas at the Last Supper, to modern horror films that cement its ominous reputation, the superstition has endured for generations.

    But where does this fear really come from, and why does it still hold power in a country like Ireland, rich in folklore and tradition?

    Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore, joined Sean to explain

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    9 mins
  • Can you find love via video games?
    Feb 13 2026

    Church launches marriage-themed computer game for Valentine’s Day aimed at enticing more couples to the altar – What other video games try to encourage human behaviour (social engineering) and the marriages of gamers? Ronan Price, Journalist and games critic at Irish Independent joined Sean to explain all.

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    8 mins
  • Catherine Fulvio on teaching the basics of cooking to the TikTok generation
    Feb 13 2026

    Chef Catherine Fulvio has launched a new Online cookery course for transition year students. The course aims to equip gen z with basic cooking skills so that they can cook easy and doable meals for themselves later in life. But is teaching Gen Z cooking online the best method? Catherine Fulvio Owner of Ballyknocken of House & Cookery School in Wicklow, joined Sean to explain why young people are learning the art of cooking online now.

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    12 mins
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