When the internet blew up earlier this week with the arrival of the Barbie trailer, the more discerning fans will have noticed that two obscure characters from the Mattell canon made an appearance. Midge and Allan...but who are these friends of Barbie and Ken and why are they so controversial? Joining Sean was Dais Johnston, Journalist with Inverse.com.
Yesterday
Is ‘double cleansing’ actually doing damage to your skin?
It will (apparently) change your life according to TikTok: double cleansing involves washing yourself with soap, rinsing off, and doing it all over again.What’s the point of this, and is it actually harmful for your skin?Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute ... Show More
6m 3s
Yesterday
Dealing with bad housemates - Henry McKean Reports
Most of us have had a time in a house share, or will if rent comes down and you can finally move out of your parents house. But, how do you cope living in a shared house? What are your experiences of it ,and how do you handle bad housemates? Henry McKean went to ask, and sent in ... Show More
12m 29s
Yesterday
Controversy over TD and Senator expenses - how should it work?
There’s a story in the Irish Times today about members of Oireachtas having to repay expenses. In one case, a Senator was on sick leave, but was paid expenses anyway, and another situation for a TD who was on maternity leave.So, what is the confusion here, and how does payment an ... Show More
17m 3s
Jul 2023
The Barbie Tapes: When Girls--and Barbie--Could Do Anything
In this episode, Ruth and Elliot Handler are gone, and the new Mattel team, led by a man who feared the volatility of the toy business, diversified the company and made a big gamble on electronics. It didn’t work. Fortunately, Barbie ends up in the sure hands of some trailblazing ... Show More
32m 26s