Highlights from Moncrieff Podcast
1) What does it take to be a competitive window cleaner?
As spring approaches, more and more people will be thinking about cleaning their windows, but did you know that there is a competitive window cleaning scene? Joining Seán is the man who holds the Guin...Show More
2) Thousands of Irish passports reported lost or stolen
According to figures released to the Social Democrats, 150,000 passports have been lost by Irish people over the last 5 years. A further 15,000 were stolen in the same period.Joining Seán to discuss t...Show More
3) What’s the right way to stack a dishwasher?
If you think politics divides households, you’ve never witnessed a dishwasher debate.Knives up or down? Rinse or don’t rinse? And is rinse aid a miracle worker or a marketing scam? Well, Catriona Redm...Show More
4) Should we be doing everything more slowly?
Turns out, slow and steady really does win the race!New research suggests older adults may be better at everyday tasks that require focus, not because they’re faster, but because they take their time....Show More
5) Amazon van gets stuck in water after following GPS
An Amazon delivery driver has driven his van onto a tidal path in the UK and got stuck in the water after following his GPS instructions. This isn’t the first time someone has gotten into trouble afte...Show More
6) What is the psychology of Lent?
Tomorrow is the start of Lent - where those who lean towards religion may give up things in their lives for a period of time. However, people without a religious bone in their body will also be taking...Show More
7) Will Kim Jong Un’s daughter be his successor?
Late last week, the intelligence service of South Korea stated that it believed Kim Jong Un has “entered the stage of nominating [his daughter, who is 13 years old] as successor.” But, how exactly doe...Show More
8) Can brushing your teeth fight dementia?
A science conference has been told that taking better care of your teeth and gums can cut the risk of developing more than 50 conditions and diseases, including dementia and arthritis.But why is this ...Show More
9) Four trees in Rathmines could save native elm species
Four elm trees in a quiet square in Rathmines could help bring back Ireland’s native elm.Experts believe the trees in Kenilworth Square may be resistant to Dutch elm disease, the fungus that has destr...Show More
10) What does Ramadan look like day-to-day?
With Ramadan kicking off tomorrow for Ireland’s Muslim community, the next 30 days are a major challenge, both physically and mentally. There is a lot of commitment required to forego water and food b...Show More