Catch Up with Louise McSharry

News Catch-Up: Global Conflict, The Paddy's Day Exodus and Parking Wars

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:10 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the annual political exodus of Ireland for St. Patrick's Day and the parking wars ruining life for the residents of new build estates.

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Solo Catch-Up: Lily Allen's West End Girl Live and a News Story We Can't Ignore

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

I simply had too many Lily Allen thoughts to share anywhere else than a solo episode. I also needed to talk about the worst case of sexual assault I've heard in years, and why we simply have to do more to change attitudes towards gender and equality. CW: Sexual assault and gender based violence.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Timothée vs. Opera and Ballet, Jessie Buckley vs. Cats and Peaky Blinders Goes Full Irish

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Lots to discuss from the world of entertainment this week including lots actors saying apparently controversial things, Esther O'Moore Donohoe was on-hand to take us through the stories.

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News Catch-Up: The Middle East, Trump Madness and The Rotunda

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:47:45 GMT

There was a lot of ground for Carl Kinsella to cover this week from the ongoing events in the Middle East to updates on some stories closer to home like the impact of the new rent rules to The Rotunda Hospital staying where it is.

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Catch Up with Ailbhe Malone on Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

This week I caught up with journalist and author Ailbhe Malone, who shared with me what motivated her to edit her new anthology of Irish myths and fairy tales - Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Brits, Connor Storrie on SNL and Shia Labeouf Strikes Again

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

The awards continue with the Brits and the Actor Awards happening over the weekend, Cian Sullivan and I also discuss Connor Storrie hosting SNL and Rihanna once again easing us by being in the studio.

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News Catch-Up: Iran, Athletes and St. Pat-thique

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:01:39 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I have a lot of ground to cover, from the worrying expansion of bombing in the Middle East, to Ireland's new rent rules as well as the erection and removal of a giant statue of St. Patrick in Temple Bar.

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Catch Up with Author and Journalist Jennifer Bray

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Jen Bray is Political Editor at The Sunday Times. Her 18-year journalism career includes work with the Irish Times, The Times, the Sunday Tribune and the Irish Daily Mail.

We’ve met a few times but there was lots I didn’t know about her, and I massively enjoyed learning more in this conversation which we had in relation to her debut novel, The Lies Between Us. We discuss struggles with confidence, big sibling age gaps, and how sometimes you can think you can just push your way past a traumatic experience, but it will often come back to haunt you when you least expect it.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: K-Pop Hits Belfast, The Foofighters hit Ireland and the BAFTAs hit awards season

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

James O'Hagan and I cover the week's biggest entertainment stories from the BAFTAs to the Foofighters and Zayn Malik's baffling tooth fairy behaviour.

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News Catch-Up: Andrew's Arrest, SNA Distribution and Obama on Aliens

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:46:34 GMT

Carl Kinsella and I have news coming out of our ears this week, from the arrest of Andrew Windsor-Mountbatten to Barack Obama's chat on aliens.

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Catch Up with Aimee Connolly

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

This week I was delighted to catch up with Aimee Connolly, the founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee. I loved learning more about her path to success, and what it's like to create and grow a business as successful as hers.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: James Van Der Beek, ANTM and Rich Men Must be Stopped

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

There's lots to discuss this week as Emer McLysaght and I go through the entertainment stories of the week, from the tragic death of James Van Der Beek to terrible behaviour by terrible men. Emer also provides some entertaining commentary as I chase some bin-men down the street.

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News Catch-Up: Izakaya, Pam Bondi and the Norwegian Cheater at the Olympics

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:11:29 GMT

Carl Kinsella is back and we have lots to talk about from the prospect of Ireland playing Israel in the Nations League to the incredibly Australian boy who saved his family's lives.

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Catch Up with Ivana Bacik, Leader of the Labour Party

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Today's guest is Deputy Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party and TD for Dublin Bay South. We discuss her background, how she came to politics, how she nearly ended up in prison via activism, and what we need to do as a society to remain diverse and inclusive.

Unfortunately, this file became corrupted and I have done my best to edit out the areas which were affected by this, but there may still be brief glitches. I hope you can be patient, as the conversation is still absolutely worth listening to and I have ordered replacement equipment to ensure it doesn't happen again.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Kim K's New Fella, Taylor's New Video and Heated Rivalry's Impact

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week from all the celebrity action at the Superbowl to Majella O'Donnell's powerful contribution to the Late Late Show on Friday.

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Solo Catch-Up: We Need to Talk About The Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:12:37 GMT

Unfortunately Carl isn't well today so we can't bring you the usual news catch up, but I had some THINGS to SAY so I thought I'd hop on the microphone anyway. Mainly, I want to talk about the beauty and meaning behind the Bad Bunny halftime show!

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Catch Up with Una McKevitt

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Today's guest is writer, director and producer Una McKevitt. We discuss her new play Fair Deal, which opens on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre next week, as well as her path to becoming a playwright, her work with Joanne McNally and the sacrifices required to be an artist in Ireland in 2026.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Grammys, Catherine O'Hara and the State of Live Music via Harry Styles

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:16:54 GMT

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News Catch-Up: Scramblers, Minnesota and the Price of Butter

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30:42 GMT

Lots to catch up on with Carl Kinsella this week from the cursed weather we've been experiencing to the continued horror in Gaza and my campaign to subsidise the price of butter (jk,kind of).

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Catch Up with Jackie Fox

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

What a delight to chat with Jackie Fox about her appointment as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent!

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Baldoni Texts, Nigella on Bake Off and Troye Sivan Fights Back

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

This week James O'Hagan is on hand to take us through the week's stories from a Beckham update to the private texts unsealed in the Baldoni case.

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News Catch-Up: More Death in Minnesota, 'New Gaza' and TG4 Stays Winning

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:23:32 GMT

Unfortunately the news is still pretty bleak my friends, but it's still important to be informed. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the absolute horrors occurring on the streets of Minnesota as well as the blatant lies coming from the American government, as well as Donald Trump's contributions to Davos, the brave story of Margaret Loftus and the success of TG4.

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Catch Up with Eoghan Cleary

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Today's guest is Eoghan Cleary. Eoghan is a teacher, writer and youth advocate as well as a researcher and educator with the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute. Eoghan and I discuss the challenges we face as a society when it comes to gender based violence, including sexual violence, and how the environment young people are growing up in is creating said challenges. Eoghan's research and experience means he's perfectly place to not only reflect on the reality facing young people and parents today, but also advise on how we can make things better.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beckhams, Goodbye Kyle Cooke and the Clooneys are French Now!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

We were absolutely thrilled that Brooklyn Beckham timed his Instagram stories so perfectly for us to dissect them on this week's entertainment catch-up! We also discuss the separation of Summer House's Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke, a lost Golden Globe and Claire Byrne's big move to Newstalk.

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News Catch-Up: Immigration Delusion, Greenland and Minnesota

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:01:06 GMT

Things continue to be bleak, but hey, we're getting a Sephora on the island of Ireland!

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Catch Up with Laura Debarra

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

It was such a pleasure to catch up with best-selling author and authority on fashion and home, Laura Debarra. We discuss overhauling your wardrobe, caring for what you have, how to choose an iron, whether a steamer is worth it, and lots more besides!

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Golden Globes, Toxic Mom Groups and Scooter Braun

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Awards season has begun, and the Irish are back!

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News Catch-Up: Grok, ICE and the General State of the World

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:31:51 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I didn't cover as many stories as we usually do because frankly, what's happened in the last week is representative in the overall shift in societal norms we've been experiencing over the past few years, and we needed to talk about it.

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Catch Up with Joanne McNally

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Joanne McNally back to the podcast this week for a catch up on how she's getting on. We discuss ADHD, relationships, motherhood and lots more. I hope you enjoy.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Paul Mescal's Retirement?. Heated Rivalry and Billionaire Bey

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

I can not express how happy I was to have the opportunity to discuss Heated Rivalry on this episode (more to come in Screens), but Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I also had lots of other topics to discsuss. From the Critics Choice awards to Paul Mescal's rumoured retirement and Jesy Nelson's decision to share news about her children - it's the first entertainment catch up of 2026!

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News Catch-Up: Venezuela, Swiss Fire and Mamdani's Representation of Hope

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:13:20 GMT

We're back! Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss the U.S. government's action in Venezuela, the tragic fire in a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve, the latest in Gaza and Zohran Mamdani's representation of hope.

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Catch Up on Screens

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:51:48 GMT

Today I'm bringing Screens, which is usually Patreon-only, to the main feed. Listen as Emer McLysaght and I discuss the film and television we've been devouring, including:

Heated Rivalry

Seymour Hirsch: Cover-Up

Little Women 1994, 2019

Sean Combs: The Reckoning

The Secret Lives Mormon Wives

Taylor Swift: The End of an Eras Tour

Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth

Sorry Baby

I'll be back to the normal schedule on Monday - Happy New Year!

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Catch Up on Chronically Online

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Today I'm bringing you Chronically Online, which is usually Patreon Only but as a special Christmas treat (and because the live show recording sadly never made it to me) I'm bringing it to the main feed! In this episode Emer McLysaght and I discuss the content our alogorithms have been presenting us, from Christmas crafts, to crazy advent calendars and Alix Earle's breakup.

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Catch Up on the Year in Music

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In a special episode for this festive period, today Cian and I discuss the year in music. From Rosalia to CMAT to Addison to Taylor to Lily. Enjoy!

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beckhams, David Walliams and the Power of Killeagh

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Thank you to James O'Hagan for enduring our special brand of festive family chaos this morning to record this entertainment catch up. Lots to discuss, from the downfall of Nicki Minaj to Bowen Yang's last SNL.

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News Catch-Up: Hunger Strikers, Fox Hunting and Greta in Ireland

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:21:10 GMT

It's our final news catch-up of the year and Carl Kinsella and I had much to discuss, from what's happening with the Palestine Action Hunger Strikers to Catherine Connolly's first festive presidential address and those vanity fair photos of the Trump crew.

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Catch Up with Daire Dempsey of TENI

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

When we talked about the National Gender Service during the news episode on Monday it occurred to me that it might be a good idea to find out more about what exactly trans people in Ireland are facing when it comes to accessing gender affirming care. Fortunately, Daire Dempsey, Executive Director of the Transgender Equality Network of Ireland was generous enough to give me their time and fill me in on what the reality is. I knew it was bad, but it's actually worse than I thought, but there is hope.

This one isn't short, but I didn't want to edit out any of the challenges being faced by Irish people, and I think its important that we educate ourselves on the challenges our trans brothers and sisters are facing so I hope you're up for dedicating a bit of time to that today.

NOTE: For some reason static started appearing in the background of the episode as we recorded, so halfway through you'll hear a shift in the audio as we changed platforms.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Rob Reiner's Contribution, Kate Winslet on Nepo Babies and Chris Martin Being Sound

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Esther O'Moore-Donohoe is on hand to chat through the week's entertainment stories this week from the incredible contribution of Rob Reiner to film and culture to Kate Winslet's take on nepo babies in relation to her children's achievements in film and we add another example of Coldplay's Chris Martin being sound.

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News Catch-Up: Bondi Shooting, the National Gender Service and Rob Reiner

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:18:26 GMT

Carl Kinsella and I had lots to discuss this week from the breaking news about Rob Reiner's death to the horrifying events in Bondi over the weekend.

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Catch Up with Aoife Dunne

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Comedian and writer Aoife Dunne joined me in my home this week to discuss her show Good Grief, how to recover from an enormous loss, being a woman with an opinion on the internet and lots more. I massively enjoyed this chat which is moving and entertaining in equal measures.

CW: We explicitly discuss grief and losing a parent. <3

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Toy Show, 50 Cent vs. Diddy and Traitors x DWTS

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week, from the Toy Show's big moments to the Golden Globe nominations.

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News Catch-Up: Eurovision, 'Free Birthing' and Comedy as Art

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:10:28 GMT

In this week's new episode Carl Kinsella and I discuss everything from Eurovision to comedy and arts funding and the supreme court telling Conor McGregor to do one (I'm paraphrasing here).

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Catch Up with Daisy Kelliher

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

I'm so delighted to have Below Deck's Daisy Kelliher back on the podcast this week. Fresh from Bravocon and having launched her own podcast, Yacht Mess, there was a lot of ground to cover, and we covered it all. From what the vibe was like in Vegas to what it's like to change franchise, we had a ball.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Electric Picnic, Music and AI and Olivia Dean Fights for her Fans

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Lots to discuss this week from the sad death of Hugh Wallace, the role technology is playing in music, whether Liam and Noel Gallagher were hanging out during their tour and the idea of Prince William's children watching Fawlty Towers.

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News Catch-Up: Fire in Hong Kong, Gender Based Violence and Homelessness' Impact on Women

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:51:20 GMT

Sorry this is late pals, I have made the lengthy journey from the west of Ireland today so recording had to be delayed. Lots of grim news stories this week - sorry about that!

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Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Yes, this week's interview is with me. I've got some stuff to share.

Thank you so much Una Mullally for facilitating this chat, check out Una's excellent podcast Saving the City here, and read her writing for the Irish Times here.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: A Family Stone Sequel, Joanne McNally Breaks Records, and PEAK Hun Christmas

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Lots to discuss this week as James O'Hagan and I catch up on the stories from the world of entertainment, from Denise Welch's huntastic Christmas single to Billie Eilish teaming up with James Cameron for a concert film.

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News Catch-Up: Bye Paschal, Trump & Mamdani 4eva and AI Cop On

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Catch Up on Internet Addiction with Dr. Amy Watchorn

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

I think it's fair to say we talk about the internet, our usage, and the way it's impacting our lives frequently on the podcast, so when I learned of Dr. Amy Watchorn's area of expertise, I thought a chat might be useful. She is Senior Clinical Psychologist at St. John of God University Hospital, where she often encounters issues around the internet through her work.

Amy features in a new podcast series by St John of God University Hospital called ‘Stigma Shift’, which is designed to make expert, evidence-based mental health information accessible to the wider public. Stigma Shift is available now on Spotify, Apple and all major podcast platforms.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Red Carpet Weirdo, Burna Boy's Outburst and Sydney Sweeney's Fall From Grace

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the week's entertainment stories from the guy who hopped on Ariana Grande on a Wicked red carpet to Sydney Sweeney's continued fall from grace and the impact of those who decide to speak openly about addiction.

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News Catch-Up: Ireland's Victory, a New President and PUFFINS!

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:41:57 GMT

Lots to discsuss this week with Carl Kinsell, from Ireland's victory in the soccer yesterday to President Catherine Connolly's inauguration and the return of puffins to the Isle of Muck in County Antrim.

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Catch Up with Miriam O'Callaghan

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Miriam O'Callaghan is iconic in the truest sense of the word, so I jumped at the chance to interview her before I had even read her book. Once I got my hands on it, though, I was even more excited for this conversation. Life, Work, Everything covers Miriam's whole life, from her family life growing up in Dublin to her life as a parent and of course her career. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, but honestly, I could have talked to her all day. I hope you enjoy.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Miss Universe Walkout, Kris Jenner Turns 70, Grammy Buzz, and Is People’s Sexiest Man Alive Relevant Again?

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:58:18 GMT

This week I am joined by the wonderful James O’Hagen to unpack the week in entertainment: Kris Jenner’s over-the-top 70th birthday celebration (of course planned by Mindy Weiss — who else?), the artistry of her plastic surgeon, fresh Grammy nominations, the Miss Universe walkout, the revival of People’s Sexiest Man Alive and more.

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News Catch-Up: Mamdani, Sister Stan and a 'Lion-like Animal'

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:45:37 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the week's stories, from the democratic success in America to the death of Focus Ireland founder Sister Stan and a 'lion' on the prowl in East Clare.

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Catch Up with Holly Cairns

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

I was honoured when Holly Cairns asked if I'd be up for chatting with her in her first sit down interview since she returned to Leinster House since giving birth on polling day last year. We discussed the reality of becoming a mother as a sitting TD and leader of the Social Democrats, and why she's keen to get more women and people from diverse backgrounds in to politics, as well as how she feels about the current anti-immigration discourse. I hope you enjoy.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Billie vs. the Billionaires, Britney and Kevin and Yet More Lily and David

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

I mean, if any of us thought I'd manage to get through this week's episode without talking about Lily Allen then we were sorely mistaken because there is a Lily update, along with chats about Billie Eilish taking on the billionaires and the changes afoot in the royal family.

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News Catch-Up: IPAS Centre on Fire, Homophobia in Cork and the Louvre Robbery

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:39:46 GMT

Lots to discuss in this week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella. We discuss the horrendous arson attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda, the farce that is the Israeli ceasefire in Gaza, the Louvre robbery and Hurricane Melissa.

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Catch Up with Katherine Ryan

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

I'm delighted to have Katherine Ryan as my guest this week, fresh from hosting The Real Housewives of London reunion on Hayu. We talk Housewives, class, money and why we love to watch.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Lily Allen's West End Girl, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and Strictly's Big Change

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

I was absolutely delighted to have the chance to talk about Lily Allen's new album West End Girl on this morning's entertainment episode with Cian Sullivan, as well as some of the other entertainment stories catching people's attention over the last week.

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News Catch-Up: A Landslide Victory, Another Riot and Trump Madness

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:10:20 GMT

Carl Kinsella and I were delighted to have the chance to chat through the results of Friday's presidential election as well as the differences between the two campaigns. We also discussed the riots in Citywest last week, Donald Trump's row with Canada and threats to Israel, as well as lots more besides.

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Catch Up with Carl Kinsella (but not about the news)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Today's interview felt strange initially, because while Carl and I are used to chatting, we're not used to chatting about ourselves... or not to each other anyway. Fortunately, Carl's book, At Least it Looks Good From Space, is so excellent that we shook off the strangeness quickly to get into my questions about what it includes, including Carl's experience of OCD, the reality of intrusive thoughts, male friendship and Dollywood of course.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: A Lily Allen Album, a Westlife Gig and Titanic feat. Matthew McConnaughey?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In this week's entertainment catch-up Esther O'Moore Donohoe is chatting us through the albums, tv shows, and gigs we have to look forward to in the coming months!

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News Catch-Up: Wonderful Coffee, Brian O'Driscoll and Wonderful Coffee

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:03:13 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the so-called ceasefire in Gaza, the government's endometriosis framework, the presidential election and more!

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Catch Up with Chronically Online

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week I'm giving everyone access to the brand new Patreon episode, Chronically Online, in which Emer McLysaght and I discuss what the internet is serving up to us and how people are behaving online (in a deranged manner obv).

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Entertainment Catch-Up: RIP Diane Keaton, NOT RIP Dolly Parton, and Unhappy Boyzone Fans

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week James O'Hagan is taking us through the week's stories from the sad death of Diane Keaton to Dolly Parton having to announce that she is very much not dying, the big Slane announcement and lots more besides.

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News Catch-Up: A Ceasefire, A Budget and an RTE Reshuffle

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:55:18 GMT

Lots to discuss this week from continued chaos in the presidential election to a much longed-for ceasefire in Gaza.

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Catch Up with Ruthanne

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Ruthanne was 17 when she co-wrote Jojo's hit song 'Too Little Too Late', and has been in the music industry since, writing for everyone from One Direction to Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears. She's used her experience and expertise to write her book, It's Not Just a Song, which is out now and operates as a how-to guide for someone entering the music industry. Of course, Ruthanne is also a talented artist, whose latest album The Moment is released today.

I caught up with her to chat about her experience in the music industry, the role that being a woman has played in it, and the limitations placed on women in the Irish industry in particular.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor vs. Charli, J.K. Rowling vs. Emma Watson and The Daily Mail vs. Megan Markle

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Today I'm bringing you the most heated entertainent episode yet, in which Emer McLysaght and I discuss the new Taylor Swift album and the challenges it presents, J.K. Rowling and the madness of terfs and the deranged way the Daily Mail reports on Megan Markle.

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News Catch-Up: Jim Gavin Pulls Out, a Potential Peace Deal for Gaza, and the Loss of Manchán Magan

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:29:35 GMT

Sending thanks to Jim Gavin for announcing that he was pulling out of the presidential race on a Sunday evening because Carl Kinsella and I were gagging to discuss it all this morning. We chat through the ins and outs of the presidential race, the 'Trump Peace Deal' for Gaza, Storm Amy and the terrible loss of Manchán Magan.

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Catch Up with Filmmaker Myrid Carten

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week I went to Belfast to chat to Myrid Carten, whose debut feature film has been called 'extraordinary', 'raw' and 'searing' by Variety. I saw the documentary some weeks ago and was really moved by it. It tells the story of Myrid's relationship with her mother Nuala, and the impact Nuala's alcoholism and ill mental health has on them. It's beautifully made, unlike any other documentary I've seen on a subject like this, which many of you know is close to my heart. My own biological mother was also an alcoholic who later in her life was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I wanted to learn more about the film, how she approached it, and the challenges of making a piece of work that is so close to you and your family. I hope you enjoy.

A Want in Her is in cinemas next Friday, October 10th.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Bad Bunny for the Superbowl, Madonna Gives a Rare Interview and Bill Murray's New Show About Ireland

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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News Catch-Up: Goodbye Maria Steen, Trump in the Dail(?!) and Golf goes Wild

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:18:03 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing horror in Gaza, Michéal Martin's questionable responses to various issues this week and the madness of the Ryder Cup among other things!

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Catch Up with Catherine Connolly

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week I had the opoprtunity to spend some time with independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly, and I really enjoyed learning more about her and why she decided to seek the role of Uachtarán na hÉireann. We discuss some of the challenges facing Ireland at the moment, her early life growing up in social housing as one of fourteen, and why she thinks you should vote for her.

Unfortunately, the table our microphones were on was a little wobbly which occasionally resulted in a little bump, but hopefully that's not too distracting.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Jimmy Kimmel's Back, Taylor Swift Goes Big as Per and Who is D4VD?

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the week's entertainment stories, from Taylor's inability to chill and the dark story about D4VD.

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News Catch-Up: Charlie Kirk Fallout, Presidential MADNESS and Rampant Racism

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:48:12 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the fallout from Charlie Kirk's death including Jimmy Kimmel being taken off air and the enormous event that happened in Arizona last night, we chat about racism in Ireland and the discussion of it in the Dail and the good news coming out of Dublin Airport.

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Catch Up on the Flotilla

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The latest batch of ships involved with the Global Samud Flotilla has set sail, so I thought it might be a good time to speak with one of the organisers to get a greater understanding of what is involved and what the hopes are for this movement. Fortunately, Karen Moynihan, Irish co-ordinator with the Global Movement to Gaza campaign generously gave us some time, and also, a renewed sense of hope.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Emmys, the Westlife Stamps and the Bad Bunny of It All

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

It's been a hefty week in the world of showbiz with the Emmys happening along with An Post launching Westlife stamps and somehow causing controversy in the process. James O'Hagan joins me to take us through the stories.

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News Catch-Up: Charlie Kirk, the Flotilla Sets Sail and Ireland Finally Takes a Stance on Eurovision

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:40:03 GMT

It's a heavy week of news this week, and Carl Kinsella and I do our best to take you through it all. We explain who Charlie Kirk was and discuss the responses to his death, we give you an update on what's going on with the flotilla setting sale for Gaza and talk about RTE's decision that Ireland will not take part in Eurovision this year if Israel do.

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Catch Up with Una Mullally on Saving the City

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Journalist Una Mullally has been writing about Dublin for most of her adult life, including the challenges its faced since the pandemic. Lots of us spend a lot of time talking about and worrying about the loss of culture, social spaces and general buzz in the city centre, but what can we do to actually make changes? Una investigates this in a new podcast series, Saving the City. Saving The City offers an injection of hope and positivity for Dublin, with practical solutions to revolutionise how our city works, and how to improve the quality of life for its residents. I was delighted to catch up with Una this week to chat about why she wanted to do this podcast, and how we can feel positive about the future of Ireland's capital city.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The VMAs, CMAT's Domination Continues and The withering Wuthering Heights Discourse

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Emer McLysaght is back to take us through the week's entertainment stories and there was a lot to cover. We discuss the VMAs and I explain KATSEYE to Emer, we chat about the discourse around the new Wuthering Heights film and the trailer for The Walsh Sisters which is coming next month to RTE.

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News Catch-Up: The Real Housewives of Áras an Uachtaráin, Reclaiming the Tricolour and the Department of War

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:37:28 GMT

We go around the world in this week's news catch-up, from an update on Gaza and Israel to what's happening in our presidential race and Donald Trump's latest batch of strange behaviour.

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Catch Up on Queer Georgians with Dr. Anthony Delaney

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This Friday's guest is Dr. Anthony Delaney, actor, historian and author of Queer Georgians: A hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers. We discuss our time in college together, twists and turns in career paths and of course, the queer history he covers in his brilliant book.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Traitors, Cardi B on Trial and Sabrina Carpenter's an Adult, OK?

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Cian Sullivan is on duty this week, taking us through the week's entertainment stories. Cardi B is serving pure comedy in her trial, people won't let Sabrina Carpenter be an adult, and the internet simply can't be normal about The Summer I Turned Pretty.

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News Catch-Up: Protester Punched, Presidential Madness and What's a Cracker Barrel Anyway?

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:53:25 GMT

It's a hefty news episode this week. We discuss the latest from Gaza, the Irish protester punched by police in Berlin, the continued madness of the presidential race, the rumour that Donald Trump was dead and lots more.

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Catch Up on Wine with Sinead Smyth

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

I have officially retired for the Autumn and to me that often means cosy nights in with a lovely glass of wine. This week, so, I thought it might be nice to have some wine chat with wine expert and educator Sinead Smyth. We get right down to the basics of how wine is made, how to figure out what you like, and why wine should be for everyone, not just people with massive budgets and a wealth of knowledge.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Lil Nas X, Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles and We've All Been Mispronouncing Kirsten Dunst's Name

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

It was very rude of Taylor Swift to announce her engagement after this episode was recorded, to be honest. Fortunately I was able to talk a bit about it in the intro!

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News Catch-Up: Gaza, Ukraine and the Electric Picnic Scam Everyone's Talking About

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:22:27 GMT

Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss a wide range of stories from the horrors continuing in Gaza to Donald Trump's militarisation of Washington D.C. and the Electric Picnic scam everyone's talking about.

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Catch Up with Sophie White on Such a Good Couple

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Today Sophie White is back on the podcast - hooray! This time she's here to chat about her excellent new book Such a Good Couple, which tells the tale of three couples who've been friends since college grappling with the real life issues people face in their forties. Sophie and I discuss some of those issues and the great effort she made to approach them with sensitivity, ahead of the book coming out next week. This includes conversation about fertility challenges and eating disorders.

Apologies for the clunkier than usual ad breaks in this episode - the converstation was really flowing so it was difficult to find places to pause!

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Oasis in Dublin, a New Era for Taylor Swift and Saoirse Monica Jackson's Incredibly Cool Wedding

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:25:06 GMT

I got off the plane this afternoon and went straight to my microphone to record this week's entertainment catch-up with James O'Hagan. We had lots to cover from Oasis in Dublin to Saoirse Monica Jackson's DEEPLY cool wedding and Netflix's new Guinness series. Oh and there's a lot of bad language when I get incensed re: the end of And Just Like That... (sorry not sorry.) Enjoy!

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Catch Up on the State of Pop Music

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Since I'm on holidays this week, Cian Sullivan and I are taking the opportunity to chat about the evolution of the music industry. We discuss why there is no song of the summer this year, the role Tiktok plays, live music and bad audience behaviour, standoms and much more!

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Screens: Is Too Much... too much?

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

I'm still away so this week I'm sharing this month's Screens, our monthly film and television episode which is usually Patreon-only. This month Emer McLysaght and I discussed:

Too Much (Netflix)

Normal People (Netflix)

Feels Like For a Girl (BBC)

The Beach (Disney Plus)

Real Housewives of Orange County, Real Housewives of Miami, Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Valley (Hayu)

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Emer McLysaght on Nepo Babies (Compliimentary)

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

As I'm away, I'm bringing you another recording from our recent live show at Connolly's of Leap. This time it's myself and Emer talking about nepo babies, and Emer's endless fascination with them.

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News Catch-Up: Me and Carl at Connolly's of Leap

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

I'm away on holidays so today I'm bringing you a recording of Carl and I chatting at Connolly's of Leap. I hope you enjoy.

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Catch Up with Alison Spittle

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week I'm catching up with the much-loved Alison Spittle, comedian, podcaster, writer and actor. I originally wanted to chat to her about her new show which is currently on in Edinburgh and is coming to Dublin Fringe in September, as well as her new podcast Magazine Party, and we do talk about those things, but mainly we talk about the complicated topic of weight and weight loss. This is tricky territory and I know it can be triggering for some people (including me depending on where I am in terms of body image at a given moment), so if you can't listen right now, that's ok. I do think it's a useful conversation though between two people who have given a lot of thought to the layered toxicity of diet culture, conversation around body image, life as a fat person and the impact of weight loss.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Sydney Sweeney's Controversial Ad, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau (?!), and Goodbye And Just Like That...

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

James O'Hagan and I had many thoughts and feelings in this week's entertainment catch-up, from whether or not Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad is promoting eugenics to the rumoured romance between Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and how annoyed we are at Michael Patrick King.

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News Catch-Up: Conor McGregor Loses Again, Stephen's Green Shopping Centre Wins, and a Messafe in a Bottle

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:51:05 GMT

Hello friends, we're a little late today because I'm fresh in the door from All Together Now, but better late than never, eh? There's lots to discuss, from the latest from Palestine, to Conor McGregor's losing streak and a message in a bottle which could be connected to a much bigger story.

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Catch up with Ria Czerniak-LeBov

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Today's episode is a conversation with Ria Czerniak-LeBov. You may remember that Carl mentioned Ria's recent piece in the Irish Examiner, the headline of which was 'Not all Jews are Zionists - Alan Shatter Does Not Speak for Me'. Ria has been writing for months about her perspective on Israel's actions, and she was generous enough to share her perspective with me on the podcast this week. It was clear through our conversation that speaking out in this way as a member of Ireland's jewish community comes at a cost, but I am so grateful to Ria for the work she's doing in this area, and her valuable perspective.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: CMAT and the BBC, a Baby Named Aquaman and Harry Styles Takes Pleasing to the Next Level

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Whta a pleasure to have Emer McLysaght back at my table to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan, Trisha Paytas' baby names, CMAT's new song on the BBC and lots more.

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News Catch-Up: Starvation in Gaza, the National Development Plan, and No You Can't Shop in the Lidl in Fair City

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:53:21 GMT

As usual, the news is newsing. This week we discuss rising international pressure in relation to the starving people of Gaza, the low key announcement of the National Development Plan, listeriosis, racist incidents in Dublin and the removal of the Lidl in Carrigstown from Google Maps.

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Catch Up with Ali Dunworth on the Foody Calendar

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

While I am very au fait with the music festival calendar, it feels like there are cool foody events happening around the country all the time that I don't know about. As I get older I'm more and more interested in Ireland's food scene, so I thought it might be useful to get the lowdown on some food festivals and events coming up over the next few months, and which ones might appeal to you.

Thankfully, there are few people who know more about this than Ali Dunworth, food writer and event curator. This week we caught up on what events you should be putting in your calendar.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Coldplay Affair, Emmy Picks and Charli XCX Gets Married

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week's entertainment catch-up is a sprawling affair which includes Cian Sullivan and I discussing the Coldplay affair and why the discourse should end now, Beyoncé's stolen music, the Emmy nominations, and the irish media's love of Rosie O'Donnell.

This was recorded before last night's sad news about Ozzy Osbourne, so we'll chat about that next week.

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News Catch-Up: President Flatley?, Stephen Colbert and Endometriosis

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:37:30 GMT

This week's news catch up covers the upcoming presidential election, Sinn Fein's proposals around endometriosis, Donald Trump and Stephen Colbert and the latest in Gaza, among other things.

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Catch Up with Morgana

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:28:06 GMT

What a delight to have Morgana as today's guest. Morgana is a singer songwriter who you may know as being one half of Saint Sister. Now, she's focused on her solo project, of which I am a giant fan. We discuss life as an artist, age, sexism, the music industry, aiming big and being deluded, and I really hope you enjoy it.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Azealia Banks Strikes Again, Good Riddance Gregg Wallace and Birkin Bag Discourse

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe is back to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the end of Gregg Wallace's BBC career and his BS statement in relation to his inappropriate behaviour at work, Justin Bieber's surprise album, Jane Birkin's Birkin bag and yes, Azealia Banks releasing Conor McGregor dick pics.

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News Catch-Up: GAA Palestine, Bonfires and Effigies and Gender Parity in Politics

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:35:55 GMT

Unfortunately nothing light to report in this week's news about Palestine, including the disappointing news regarding visas for some children planning to come to Ireland to play GAA. We discuss that, as well as the troubling imagery of bonfires in the North and the Irish presidential race finally starting up, among other things.

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Catch Up with Senator Nicole Ryan

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

I first became aware of today’s guest when I saw a clip of her speaking in the Seanad last week. The clip began with Senator Nicole Ryan, who was elected to the Seanad in February, saying that sometimes people forget that before people become politicians they’re people with lives who have experiences that shape how they see the world, and it was her personal experience which led her to put forward the amendment that was being discussed that day. The proposed amendment was to the existing Domestic Violence Bill, and it suggested that the presence of children in cases of domestic violence should be considered an aggravating factor when it came to sentencing. She outlined her own experience in the Seanad, and I immediately wanted to know more. Thankfully, she found time to speak to me this week, and today I’m bringing you that conversation.

CW: domestic violence, drug related death and pregnancy loss

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Oasis Fever, Lena Dunham and Saying Goodbye to Katy and Orlando

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week's entertainment episode is a beefy one via lots going on and James O'Hagan and I having a lot to say on it! We discuss the vibes in live music right now from Oasis to Lana Del Rey, Lena Dunham and the discourse around her body and the end of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's relationship... among other things.

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News Catch-Up: Housing Protest, Diogo Jota and Good News from Ryanair (?!)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:58:35 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the updates from Gaza, the classfiication of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, the tragic death of Diogo Jota, housing protests and some good news from Ryanair (?!).

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Catch Up with Nussaibah Younis, author of Fundamentally

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

You don't need to have read Nussaibah Younis' excellent book Fundamentally: A Novel to enjoy this chat with her - she is charming, funny and super smart. However, the book, the story of a heartbroken young academic who takes a job in Iraq attempting to deradicalise ISIS brides (a job Nussaibah has done herself), is great.

The books I referred to during this interview were Fashion Babylon, Hotel Babylon and Air Babylon by Imogen Edwards-Jones.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Lewis Capaldi Forever, Booing the Billionaire Wedding Bonanza and Dua Lipa Splits the G

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Emer McLysaght is back this week to catch us up on the week's entertainment stories. We discuss Glastonbury, how much we love Lewis Capaldi, why we can't stomach the Bezos wedding and Dua Lipa splitting the G.

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News Catch-Up: Palestine at Glastonbury, a Momdani Victory and 'Natural' Contraception Apps

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:15:22 GMT

It's beefy one this week as Carl Kinsella and I discuss the political conversation coming out of Glastonbury, the latest from Gaza, Momdani's victory in the New York Mayoral Democratic Primary, yet more record numbers of people in emergency accomodation and why 'natural' contraceptive tracking apps might not be the way to go.

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Catch Up with Dr Mohammed Mustafa

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

I was honoured to be asked by Senator Lynn Ruane to interview Dr. Mohammed Mustafa in Trinity College this week. Dr. Mo, as he's known, is an emergency medicine doctor who spent two stints working in Gaza over the last eighteen months. Horrified by what he saw, and feeling deeply conntected to it via his Palestinian heritage, he has dedicated his time since to doing everything he can to get medical aid into the region.

I'm delighted to bring a recording of this conversation to you as this week's Friday episode. The more people who hear from Dr. Mo, the better.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Glastonbury Preview, Goodbye Brian Wilson and Maura Higgins Joins the Traitors

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

There's lots of live music chat with Cian Sullivan this week as we chat about Beyoncé's big guests in Paris, Dua Lipa coming to Dublin and preview Glastonbury. Aside from that we say goodbye to Brian Wilson and chat about Brad Pitt's AA revalation.

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News Catch-Up: The US Bombs Iran, Tattle Life's Ads are Suspended, and a Swarm of Bees Takes on Limerick

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:10:31 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the latest in international relations which includes Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran, Israel's continued attacks on Palestinians and Russia attacking Ukraine once more. We also chat about Kneecap's day in court, say RIP to Lord Henry Mountcharles and enjoy some good news about the basic income for artists.

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Catch-Up with Amina Abdulla of Concern on World Refugee Day

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Today is World Refugee Day so I thought it would be useful to catch up with someone who works with refugees every day, to remind ourselves of what leads someone to become a refugee and how we can best support them. Amina Abdulla is Regional Director for the Horn of Africa with Concern, and I really enjoyed learning about her work, as well as what keeps her going when funding is sinking and the work is tough.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Farewell Kim Woodburn, Hello Sabrina Carpenter Discourse

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I have lots to discuss this week during our entertainment catch-up, from whether Edinburgh Council was wrong to call Oasis fans fat, middle-aged drunks to whether Sabrina Carpenter is the worst thing to ever happen to feminism (spoiler: I don't think so).

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News Catch-Up: Iran Enters the Chat, the Ballymena Riots and the Man Behind Tattle Life

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:18:28 GMT

Carl Kinsella and I have a lot of ground to cover on this week's news episode, from Israel's continued assault on nearby nations as well as the latest from Gaza, to the riots in Ballymena and protests in America, as well as the man behind Tattle Life finally being named. It's a chunky one.

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Catch Up with Haus of Wig

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week I was delighted to catch up with Shaquira Knightly and Naomi Diamond, two thirds of Haus of Wig. Haus of Wig, billed as Ireland's fiercest & most formidable drag haus, are responsible for some of my favourite drag performances of recent times and they are taking over The Gate Theatre on June 21st as part of Dublin Pride. I was delighted to catch up with them about what we can expect from that night, how they came to drag, their gorgeous friendship, supporting Chappell Roan and lots more.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Primavera, Shut Up Draco Malfoy and a Dawn French apology.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week James O'Hagan and I chat about what makes Primavera special and some of the big moments to come out of last weekend, we discuss Tom Felton's awful red carpet answer at the Tonys, as well as what forced Dawn French to apologise this week.

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News Catch-Up: Deportations, the Madleen and the Child of Drag

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:28:52 GMT

Apologies for the delay with today's episode, I was travelling this morning but I am home from Primavera and it's time to catch up with Carl Kinsella about the week's news. We discuss the latest on the Madleen, the protests in LA, the deportations in Ireland and the chaos over an even camper Child of Prague at Mayo Pride.

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Catch Up with Ruesha Littlejohn, Ireland and Shamrock Rovers Footballer

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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I was delighted when I got the opportunity to speak to Ruesha Littlejohn, who is a longstanding member of Ireland's Women's National Football Team and is currently also playing for Shamrock Rovers in the Women's Premier Division here in Ireland. Ruesha has made a name for herself online across multiple podcasts and her much loved YouTube channel RuTube, as well as generally being a gas ticket. I really enjoyed catching up with her about what made her come to play in the Irish league, what she's gotten from her career so far, and the growing interest in the personal lives of female football players.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor Wins, Lindsay and the Question of Face Lifts, and an Old School Paternity Scandal

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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Emer McLysaght is back to take us through the week's entertainment news, from Taylor getting her masters back to a paternity scandal reminiscent of Jerry Springer.

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News Catch-Up: The Carlow Shooting, Irish Political F**k-ups and the Very Real Impact of Climate Change

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:08:27 GMT

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Lots of news for me and Carl to discuss this week, from the shooting in Carlow over the weekend to an update on Gaza and what we're doing about it in Ireland to Leo Varadkar announcing a book.

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Catch Up with Gavan Reilly

Fri, 30 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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You know Gavan Reilly as one of Ireland's leading news journalists, whether it's via his reporting for Virgin Media or through his podcast with Richard Chambers and Zara King, The Group Chat. Now, he's released a book which seeks to demystify what goes on in Leinster House, and I was delighted to chat with him last week ahead of the launch.

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Catch Up with Sarah Corbett Lynch

Wed, 28 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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You may be familiar with Sarah Corbett Lynch from her best-selling book A Time for Truth: My Father Jason and the Search for Justice and Healing, or you may have followed the extensive coverage of the court case around her father's death, or perhaps you've watched the new Netflix documentary A Deadly American Marriage which also looks at the circumstances surrounding her father's death. The story has been told, well. This conversation with Sarah doesn't focus extensively on the night that traumatic incident happened, but more on Sarah herself, how she is, and what her experience of being at the centre of all of this has been like. I found her to be incredibly impressive - centred, articulate and warm. I think you will too.

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News Catch Up Live from the Live Lounge

Mon, 26 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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I've taken my kids on surprise holiday so today's episode features my chat with Carl from the Live Lounge on May 16th. Normal news episode will be back next Monday! Thank you.

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Catch Up with Marie Sullivan of ShareJoy

Fri, 23 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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This is a special episode because it features the mother of our beloved Cian Sullivan. Marie Sullivan is the founder of ShareJoy, a charity she created her much adored daughter Arwen died by suicide. She joined me to tell us about Arwen and how she inspired ShareJoy, as well as why she believes it's important to talk about suicide.

ShareJoy is an initiative that promotes the love for sustainable, preloved fashions while raising money in aid of mental health charities. To date it has raised over 60k.

Check out the full range of clothes and accessories available on sharejoy.ie all proceeds go to Pieta House.

They currently have a wide range of designer bags (new and preloved) available to buy. And you can get your hands on a Prada bag for only 10 euro in a raffle which launches today.

Donate 10 euro on www.sharejoy.ie/donate by 31st May, follow and tag @sharejoy_ie and you could be in for a chance to win. All proceeds go to Pieta House.

Best of luck!

If you're struggling with suicidal ideation, please contact the Samaritans on 116123, or Pieta on 1800 247247. You can also contact Pieta's therapists by texting HELP to 51444.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Diddy, Cannes and the Best Celebrity TV Lineup Ever?

Wed, 21 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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After saying last week that I didn't like to cover court cases when they're ongoing, there are two court cases in today's episode. Cian Sullivan and I also discuss the bizarrre popularity of Chris Brown and the snobbery of the Cannes red carpet.

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News Catch-Up: Joe Biden's Diagnosis, Israel at Eurovision and So-Called Affordable Housing

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:24:12 GMT

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Lots to cover on this week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella from the news of Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis to Ireland's continued issue with 'affordable' housing.

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Catch Up with Shane Daniel Byrne

Fri, 16 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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What a pleasure to chat to Shane Daniel Byrne this week ahead of the launch of his new podcast which looks back at the journey towards the marriage equality referendum which was won ten years ago this month. We discuss the podcast and lots more, including his performance origin story, nerves, and his time shooting a new series for RTE. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the conversation!

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Joe Duffy Retires, the BAFTAs and a Moment for Danny Dyer

Wed, 14 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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Esther O'Moore Donohoe is with us this week to chat through the happenings in the world of entertainment. We covered a lot of territory, from the BAFTAs, to Irish band The Murder Capital taking a stand on Palestine and my love for Danny Dyer.

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News Catch-Up: A New Pope, More Skorts, and Weightwatchers Goes Bankrupt

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:52:23 GMT

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There was lots for Carl Kinsella and I to discuss this week, from the new pope to the continued horrors in Gaza. I'm not going to lie, I snapped in the middle of this recording, which means there's a little more colourful language than usual.

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Catch Up with Dublin Camogie Captain Aisling Maher

Fri, 09 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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The word 'skort' did not know what hit it this week as it became the most used word in Ireland, thanks to the Dublin and Kilkenny camogie teams wearing shorts as protest at the Leinster Camogie Final last weekend. It felt only right to talk to Aisling Maher, one of those leading the charge in relation to the LUDICROUS and ANTEQUATED rule which dictates that women and girls must wear skirts or skorts to play the fast-paced, highly physical game. I learned a lot, and some of it left me open-mouthed in shock.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Met Gala, Copacagaga and Two Family Feuds

Wed, 07 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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James O'Hagan is in the hot seat today taking us through the week's stories from the world of entertainment, including the Met Gala, Lady Gaga breaking records on Copacabana Beach and where oh where is Brooklyn Beckham?

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News Catch-Up: Camogie Skorts, Yet More Kneecap and Housing Tsar Madness

Mon, 05 May 2025 09:24:05 GMT

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Carl Kinsella is back this week and we had a lot of ground to cover. We discuss the ludicrous rule that camogie players must wear skorts as well as the ongoing madness around Kneecap, the chaos around a proposed housing tsar and lots more.

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Catch-Up with Alison Lomax, MD of YouTube UK and Ireland

Fri, 02 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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I was delighted to have the opportunity to sit down and chat with Alison Lomax, MD of Youtube UK and Ireland this week as the platform celebrates its 20th birthday. I'm not going to lie, when I speak to women like Alison, I'm always a little intimidated. As someone outside the corporate world, I always feel like I'm not smart enough or experienced enough or like I don't speak the language or something, but Alison could not have been kinder or warmer. We discussed her career, and I absolutely learned some things I can apply to my own, as well as the role YouTube plays in our lives, for good and for bad.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Leave Jojo Alone, the Kim K Trial, and RIP Jiggly Caliente

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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This week Emer McLysaght and I discuss the week's entertainment stories, and frankly I'm delighted to have had an outlet for my Jojo Siwa thoughts.

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News Catch-Up: Far Right Protest, Conclave and the Kneecap Controversy Grows

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:44:42 GMT

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This week TheJournal.ie's political correspondent Jane Mattews is in for Carl, and she takes us through the week's news from the far right protest in Dublin to a big loss in Dublin Zoo.

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Catch Up on Being Trans in 2025 with Laylah Beattie

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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We've talked a lot about trans rights this week in response to the UK's supreme court ruling on the 'definition of a woman' so I thought this week's Friday episode should be a conversation with someone from the trans community. Laylah Beattie is an Irish writer, performer and podcaster, and she graciously gave me her time this week to talk about how she's been feeling in the wake of the ruling and the general change in tone when it comes to trans rights both here in Ireland and in the US and UK.

You can read Laylah's piece for Image here.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Kneecap's Coachella Rebellion and Kristen Stewart Gets Married

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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Cian Kinsella is back to take us through the week's entertainement stories from major drama in the Cyrus family to Kneecap getting backlash after Coachella Weekend 2.

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News Catch-Up: RIP Pope Francis, the 'Definition of a Woman' and a Truly Shocking Housing Statistic

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:18:33 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I had lots to discuss including the breaking news of Pope Francis' death. We discuss the UK ruling on the 'definition of a woman', as well as a shocking landlord statistic and my love for Sagrada Familia.

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Catch up on Marriage Equality with Ranae Von Meding

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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This week I'm catching up with LGTBQ+ campaigner Ranae Von Meding ahead of the tenth anniversay of marriage equality in Ireland, to talk about the fact that marriages are not yet equal here.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Coachella, Katy Perry in Space and Celebrity Big Brother Madness

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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Lots to discuss this week as the all female commercial space rocket launched and the behaviour around it was totally ludicrous. Obviously there was also lots of Coachella chaos to discuss and the madness of Celebrity Big Brother. Fortunately, Esther O'Moore Donohoe was here to take us through the stories.

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News Catch-Up: Golf (!!!), Online Gossip and Drury Street

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:14:23 GMT

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B-b-b-b-back once again with the Kinsella master! Sorry. I felt compelled to type that. Today myself and Carl Kinsella chat through the week's news and there was a lot of ground to cover from tariffs to Israel to Drury Street.

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Catch Up on Foster Care with Eithne Larkin of Origins Foster Care

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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As we discuss regularly in the news episode, there are lots of children in Ireland being let down by various systems and some of those children need a safe and caring home. That's where the foster care system comes in. Unfortunately there is a major shortage of foster carers in Ireland at the moment, so today I'm bringing you a chat with Eithne Larkin, Recruitment Lead with Origins Foster Care. Eithne has also been a foster carer herself for 23 years, so she is perfectly positioned to give us an idea of what kind of people make a good foster carer, and the impact it has on the lives of both the children and the carers. I found this conversation incredibly enlightening and moving, and I hope you do too.

If you're interested in continuing the conversation, you can contact Origins Foster Care here, or contact Eithne on 0870529749.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Russell Brand Responds, Faux Outrage and Stanning Pierce Brosnan

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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There's loads for James O'Hagan and I to cover this week: Russell Brand has responded to the charges against him in the smarmiest way ever, there's a whole lot of faux outrage headed Sabrina Carpenter's way and we have to stan Pierce Brosnan.

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News Catch-Up: Russell Brand gets Charged, Mothers Against Genocide and Molly Malone

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:45:46 GMT

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Lots to discuss with Carl Kinsella this week from the charges against Russell Brand to Trump's continued tariff chaos and the campaign to get people to LEAVE MOLLY MALONE ALONE. This episode contains the discussion of sexual assault.

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Catch Up with Candace Bushnell (Yes, Sex and the City Candace Bushnell)

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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SCREAM! It's actual Candace Bushnell! Candace is bringing her one woman show True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and The City to the Olympia Theatre on May 15th. Ahead of the show, I caught up with her this week to chat Sex and the City, the changing media landscape, ageism, relationships and more. Technology was not on our side today - we had to contend with a delay on the line and some dodgy robot noises. I've edited most of it out, but please excuse moments of crossover.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beatles movies, Chappell in Trouble AGAIN and Courtney Stodden is back

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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Lots to discuss in the week's entertainment catch up - the cast for Sam Medes' Beatles films has officially been announced, Chappell Roan is getting grief AGAIN for saying that parenting doesn't seem fun, and Helen Mirren's take on James Bond.

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News Catch-Up: Yet More Dail Chaos, the World's Worst Group Chat and Trump's Fragile Ego

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:17:21 GMT

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Carl Kinsella is back! We discuss the big news of the week from Michael Lowry's rude gesture to Washington's ridiculous group chat behaviour and the horror that persists via Israel.

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Catch Up on Menopause with Dr. Louise Fitzgerald

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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When I heard Dr. Louise Fitzgerald talk about her passion for bringing people the best information about menopause and her motivation for doing it, I knew I had to get her on the pod. Listen and learn about the reality of menopause, from the potential symptoms and options to alleviate said symptoms, and the fact that some people don't get symptoms at all! You can find Louise here.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Rosie O'Donnell on the Late Late, Jamie Laing Feels His Feelings and Elon's Daughter is a Badass

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Cian Sullivan is back from his big holiday and we've got stories to share from Rosie O'Donnell on the Late Late Show to Elon Musk's daughter's badass interview.

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News Catch-Up: Garron Noone, Conor McGregor at the White House and the Pope Lives!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:13:19 GMT

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Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, is stepping in for Carl this week and we had a lot of heavy stuff to discuss. From Conor McGregor's visit to the White House to the end of the ceasefire in Gaza, we get into the week's news.

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Catch Up on ADHD with Karen Beckett

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Ever since my own ADHD diagnosis, you guys have been asking me to do an episode on it, and today I'm delighted to bring you a conversation with psychologist Karen Beckett. Karen's work has long focused on ADHD, and it's through her work that she came to seek her own diagnosis. I really enjoyed this conversation about our own experience with ADHD, the way it presents itself in women, and the challenges of parenting with it.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Danny Jones' Big Mistake, Mason Disick's Fake Baby and a World of Snow White Drama

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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I'm not gonna lie, it was a bit of a bleak week for entertainment news, nonetheless, Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I brought you the stories - from Danny Jones of McFly's public kiss to Kourtney Kardashian putting a stop to crazy rumours about her eldest to the world of drama which surrounds the live action Snow White film.

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News Catch-Up: When Michéal Met Trump, A Potential Ceasefire in Ukraine and Trinity Finally Gets it Right

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:41:24 GMT

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Carl Kinsella and I had lots to discuss this week after the Taoiseach's annual visit to Washington D.C. We also discuss updates on Gaza, Ukraine and the newly named Eavan Boland Library in Trinity. For some reason I was very generous with the F-bombs this week, so sorry if that's a problem for you!

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Catch Up with Una Healy

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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As you know, I loved Celebrity Bear Hunt on Netflix and I especially loved watching Una Healy's journey on it so I was desperate to catch up with her. We discussed her pop career with the Saturdays, living through a horrendous era of paparazzi intrusion, life in Tipperary and her next chapter.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: No More Serving Kant, 'Oh You Know', and a James Kennedy/Andrew Tate Hellscape

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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James O'Hagan was on hand to take us through the week's entertainment stories which run the gamet from tragic to absurd.

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News Catch-Up: Ukraine, US Aid and Wooly Mice

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:12:26 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the TD involved in a fraud investigation, Trump's 99 minute speech to congress, the continued assault on Ukraine and the creation of the wooly mouse.

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Catch Up with Sinéad Ryan of Little Fitness

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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As you'll have heard across many episodes of the podcast, I am very passionate about the wellbeing of Ireland's children and our responsibility to ensure that we appropriately care for the most vulnerable of them. This obviously includes the thousands of children growing up in emergency accommodation across the country, as month after month homelessness figures rise. When I learned about the work Sinéad Ryan is doing to give children in emergency accommodation the chance to move and play in a way that isn't often offered to them, I was desperate to learn more. The result of that is today's conversation about her business Little Fitness and how vital it is that all children have the opportunity to flourish.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Oscars, The Brits and 5ive, OH MY

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Emer McLysaght and I get into the Oscars, from the fashion to the awards, as well as the Brits, Katy Perry going to space and lots more besides.

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News Catch-Up: Oval Office Madness, Andrew Tate in America and a Mexican Drug Cartel's Kerry Connection

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:36:29 GMT

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Well lads, let's be honest, the news is getting rougher and rougher, but Carl Kinsella and I are here to bring it to you nonetheless. This week we discuss Zelensky's visit to the Oval Office, Andrew Tate's arrival in America, the Dail's continued fight over speaking rights, and a Mexican drug cartel's Kerry connection.

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Catch-Up with Aoife Commins on HIV Advocacy

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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This Friday's catch up is with Aoife Commins, whose HIV advocacy I have admired for quite some time. Despite the fact that in 2023 the number of women being diagnosed with HIV in Ireland was reported to have doubled since 2019, it's still rare for a woman to share a positive diagnosis. Unfortunately, the stigma around HIV still exists, even though medication now means that a positive diagnosis doesn't need to have a big impact on your life. In this episode you'll hear Aoife's story, how her diagnosis has (and hasn't) impacted her life, and why it's important to get tested.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Andrew Scott's Kidney Stone, Jane Fonda's Rousing Speech and Goodbye (Again) Neighbours

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Esther O'Moore Donohoe is here to take us through the week's entertainment stories and she tolerates a couple of random tangents from me on Beyonce selling stuff and some Alabama Barker TikTok drama - I hope you will do.

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News Catch-Up: The Garden Gnome Generation, Mary Lou Says No and Gender Based Violence Cases

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:12:16 GMT

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Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss back garden cabins as a solution the housing crisis, Mary Lou McDonald's decision not to go to the US for St. Patrick's Day, the use of counselling notes and character references in cases of gender based violence and lots more.

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Catch Up with Dr. Caroline West on Wrong Women: Selling Sex in Monto, Dublin's Forgotten Red Light District

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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This week's Friday guest is Dr. Caroline West, who is the author of Wrong Women: Selling Sex in Monto, Dublin's Forgotten Red Light District which is out now. I loved this book, which is a fascinating look into the women who ran Monto and the reality of life for women working within it. Caroline is a great guest, and I loved learning about this part of Dublin's history and how it connects to so many different areas of Irish life both then and now.

Also includes me complaining about MAFS Australia being too much of a commitment because it's three hours a week while speaking on my podcast which is... three hours a week. The self awareness is... lacking.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The BAFTAs, The IFTAs and the Storm Around Stormzy

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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James O'Hagan is shepherding us through this week's celebrity stories which include the BAFTAs, the IFTAs, the storm around Stormzy's collaboration with McDonalds and lots more.

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News Catch-Up: Rent Pressure Zones, Elon Musk's Bizarre Press Conference and the Man Who was in a Whale's Mouth and Lived to Tell the Tale

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:31:31 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the death of a man in a stabbing incident in Dublin City Centre over the weekend, the worrying discussion of removing rent pressure zones, and some (not all, because we literally wouldn't have the time) of the latest mad and terrible things happening in the United States of America.

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Catch Up with Zahra Legris of Medecins San Frontieres

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Zahra Legris is a psychiatrist who recently arrived back to Dublin after spending two months in the south of Gaza working as a mental health activity manager for MSF, a charity which brings medical support to people in conflict zones, natural disasters and epidemics. I was so grateful to her for speaking to me this week about her work and some of the people she met in Gaza, as well as the long term impact of living in the midst of true horror.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Samanta Mumba vs. Donal Skehan, Kendrick at the Superbowl and a Buffy Reboot

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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The world of showbiz went absolutely bananas this week - who could have predicted a Samantha Mumba Donal Skehan feud? Emer McLysaght and I discuss the Eurosong madness, the Superbowl halftime show, Kanye West and Biana Censori on the Grammy red carpet and the fallout and lots more.

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News Catch-Up: Trump and Netanyahu, School Phone Bans Don't Work and Sentencing for Violence Against Women

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:35:31 GMT

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Carl Kinsella and I hit possibly our highest level of incredulity yet as we discuss Donald Trump and Netanyahu, Elon Musk's continued assault on the U.S. government, why a recently re-elected senator has resigned from Fine Gael and why it's so difficult to make sense of sentencing.

Apologies for going relatively hard on the bad language this week guys, it felt unavoidable.

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Catch Up with Mamobo Ogoro on Where Prejudice Comes From and What We Can Do About It

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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We’ve talked a lot on the pod about racism and discrimination in Ireland and how we can combat it, and that conversation feels particularly valid again with Donald trump in office doing his best to destroy any policies that amplify diversity and inclusion.

Fortunately, this week’s guest is someone who has made understanding and combatting prejudice her career. Mamobo Ogoro is a social psychologist and founder and CEO of Gorm Media, a social enterprise which aims to unify across differences through intercultural media and education. I loved chatting with her this week about how we can confront prejudice and make Ireland a more united place, and I hope you enjoy it too.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Grammys, Lively vs. Baldoni and a Nirvana Reunion

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Cian Sullivan and I could have talked about the Grammys for hours but we managed to also include some of this week's other entertainment stories as well, from checking your sources on the Baldoni vs. Lively situation to a Nirvana reunion and a pink sparkly coffin.

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News Catch-Up: Junior Minister Madness, Trump Trumps On and the Great Gaza Return

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:35:56 GMT

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There is a lot for Carl Kinsella and I to get through this week, from the appointments of a record number of junior ministers to the insanity of what's happening in the US and the continued fallout of Storm Éowyn.

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Catch Up with Amy Van Wylick on the Brigit Festival

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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I catch up with Amy Van Wylick, Creative Producer of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women, ahead of the festival this weekend. Check out the amazing range of events happening this weekend here.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Oscar Nominations, the Boyzone Docuseries and Ireland's Eurovision Hopes

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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A lot going on, pals.

Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the Oscar nominations, The Traitors, the new Boyzone docuseries and more.

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News Catch-Up: Extreme Weather, Dail Chaos, and Trump Enters the White House

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:17:47 GMT

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A lot going on, pals.

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Catch Up with Sinead O'Shea on Edna O'Brien

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Sinead O'Shea is the filmmaker behind A Mother Brings Her Son to be Shot, Pray for Us Sinners, and now Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story. Edna O'Brien, who dies last year at the age of 93, was a prolific writer of stories, novels and occasionally films, who was ahead of her time in many ways, from her writing to her approach to life as a woman at a time when women didn't have many choices. In this episode Sinead and I discuss the new film, how she came to make a film about Edna O'Brien, and Edna's incredible life and career. This was one of my favourite conversations in recent times,

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Kneecap at the BAFTAs, the Molly Mae Appeal and the Return of Cameron D (no Destiny, sadly)

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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James O'Hagan and I talk about what's been going on in the world of celebs this week from those who showed up at the inauguration, to Kneecap's BAFTA nominations and the appeal of Molly Mae.

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News Catch-Up: A Ceasefire, a Tiktok Ban and a Cobbled Together Government

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:13:47 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the Ceasefire in Gaza, the hodgepodge formation of our new government, a new civil case against Conor McGregor and our apparent optimism!

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Catch Up with Ruth Hegarty on Food in Schools

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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The government is rolling out free hot lunch to primary schools across the country, which should be a really good thing. And it is, in theory. Unfortunately, though, the food on offer isn't always up to snuff, with lots of it falling into the ultraprocessed food category. Oh and also, the packaging is single use. Plus, there's no one with any health or food expertise managing the rollout. Annnnnd it's leading to lots of food waste which is seriously bad for the environment as well as a waste of money. So what went wrong, and how can it be fixed? I spoke to food policy expert Ruth Hegarty, who had lots to say on the matter.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Return of Speidi, Zendaya's Engagement and Lily Allen's Mental Health Realness

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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The LA fires are impacting lots of celebs, from those who've lost their homes to those whose shows have been delayed, Emer McLysaght and I get into it, along with how lovely Zendaya and Tom Holland are as a couple, and Lily Allen's openness around her current mental health struggle.

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News Catch-Up: LA Fires, Government Formation and the Joy of Cherry Tomatoes

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:30:37 GMT

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Catch Up with Killian Sundermann

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Killian Sundermann is a gas and decent man who started making me laugh with his Instagram sketches during the pandemic and is now a legitimate multi-hyphenate. He's podcasting with the Young Hot Guys podcast, doing sketches on tv in No Worries if Not and about to embark on his first national stand-up tour. I really enjoyed catching up with him this week, and hope you enjoy the listen too!

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Golden Globes, The Vivienne and Meghan Markle's Lifestyle Show

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:00:28 GMT

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My friends, I'm sorry to say there are some audio issues with this episode. As I mentioned on Monday I've ordered a replacement sound card but it unfortunately didn't arrive on time for today. The majority of the episode is fine, but in a few places there are minor snippets missing, nothing which will stop you from following the conversation though. Cian Sullivan joined me this week to discuss the entertainment news. I'm so glad awards season has started again!

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News Catch-Up: This bloody weather, What Happened in New Orleans and the greatness of Jimmy Carter

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:49:24 GMT

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Apologies for the late episode guys, Carl was under the wether this morning but fortunately felt well enough to record this afternoon. We discuss the latest news including the death of Paula Canty, a potential ban on soup runs, what happened in New Orleans and Jimmy Carter being an actuallly decent man.

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Catch up on Techology and Kids with Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:00:44 GMT

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As many children enjoy their new gadgets post-festive season, I thought it would be good to chat to an expert about how to ensure your children are safe online. Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton holds a PHD in Cyberpsychology and a lecturer in applied psychology and cyberpsychology in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She generously offered some guidance this week, which I personally found very helpful and hope you will too.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The End of Paige and Craig, Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni and Timothée's Bananas Press Tour

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:00:48 GMT

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Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I have a ball talking through the week's entertainment stories.

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News Catch-Up: The Horrors Persist in Gaza, Trump Saves TikTok and Luigi Mangione's Perp Walk

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:14:19 GMT

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Content Warning: There is mention of infant death in our discussion of what's happening in Gaza.

Carl Kinsella and I are back with news chat and we've got lots to talk about, from the plane crash in South Korea to the horrors persisting in Gaza and the fascinating case of Luigi Mangione.

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Catch Up on Irish Christmas Traditions with Doireann Ní Ghlacháin

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:00:29 GMT

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Doireann Ní Ghlacháin is a fiddle player, broadcaster, co-host of the How to Gael podcast, and holder of a PHD in Oral Irish Poetry. She's also really sound and fun to chat to, so I thought what better on the Friday before Christmas than to hear from her about some of Ireland's cultural traditions at this time of year and where they came from. I massively enjoyed this chat which includes many tangents, including lots of discussion of our relationship with the Irish language, and I hope you do too.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Cher is an Icon, Leave Billie Eilish Alone and Taylor Swift is a Decent Human Being

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:00:45 GMT

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News Catch-Up: Israeli Embassy Closure, Social Democrats Drama and the Irish Rugby Player Sentenced to 14 Years Over Horrific Sexual Assault

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:44:51 GMT

Trigger warning: The final story includes discussion of rape and sexual assault.

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Catch Up with Helen Steele

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:00:20 GMT

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This week I catch up with fashion designer and artist Helen Steele. We discuss how she got into fashion, the pitfalls of being in the business, sizing, her work with Dunnes Stores and our experience with ADHD.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Jay-Z Allegations, Mescal on SNL and Goodbye the Eras Tour, we really really knew you

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:00:51 GMT

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This week Cian Sullivan and I discuss the allegations again Jay-Z, Kneecap's big win at the British Independent Film Awards, Paul Mescal hosting SNL, Barry Keoghan's statement to his critic and lots more.

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News Catch-Up: Government Formation, What's Happening in Syria, and Football's Rainbow Problem

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:27:36 GMT

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Catch Up with Erica Roe on It's Always Your Bleedin' Own and the Class Divide

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:00:22 GMT

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I was delighted to catch up with actor Erica Roe this week in the Project Arts Centre where she's in It's Always Your Bleedin' Own, a new show by Thommas Kane Byrne. Erica is an incredible actor, who you may know from Deadly Cuts, and I loved discussing the challenges of being an actor and her thoughts on how being working class has impacted her career.

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Entertaiment Catch-Up: Gregg Wallace, Alison Hammond's Giggles and Jacob Elordi's Beard

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:00:52 GMT

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News Catch-Up: Election Results, McGregor Fallout and the Kneecap Victory

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:44:29 GMT

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Catch Up on Beauty with Dom Skinner

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:00:03 GMT

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This week I'm chatting with Dominick Skinner, Senior Global Artist with MAC Cosmetics, judge on the BBC's The Glow Up and author of Glowography: A Practical Guide to New Makeup. We discuss beauty standards, the patriarchy and finding your inner creative in a conversation I massively enjoyed and hope you do too.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Kate Nash on OF, Paul Mescal's Bingo Card and Wicked's Dominance

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:00:04 GMT

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Lots to discuss from the world of entertainment this week from Paul Mescal's perfect response when being asked about meeting the kind, Wicked's dominance in the cinema, Kate Nash's Only Fans pursuits and more.

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News Catch-Up: The Bravery of Nikita Hand, Simon Harris' Rough Week and a Warrant for Netanyahu

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:00:28 GMT

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Carl Kinsella and I have beefy stuff to get into this week from the bravery of Nikita Hand to what's going on with the election and the ICC taking on Netanyahu.

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Catch Up on the Election with Sinead O'Carroll

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:00:50 GMT

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Whenever I think we need clarity and guidance, I reach out to Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, and as this is the last Friday episode before the election I thought there was no better time than now! Sinead takes us through the election promises being made, and how to figure out who you align with before we vote next Friday.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Unrecognisable Celebs, Ed Sheeran vs Band Aid and Roy Keane Forever

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:00:07 GMT

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This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the spate of dramatic changes celebrities are making to their appearance, we discuss Ed Sheeran's stance on Band Aid and Roy Keane as a father-in-law.

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News Catch-Up: The Election Ramps Up, The Onion Buys Infowars and Katie Taylor's Latest Win

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:41:29 GMT

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Catch Up on Housing with Dr. Lorcan Sirr

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:00:03 GMT

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As you know, our election is just a couple of weeks away, so I thought it would be appropriate to focus the next couple of Friday episodes to be dedicated to election issues. I'm hoping that the more information you have, the more empowered you'll feel in the voting booth. Dr. Loran Sirr, today's guest, is an expert in housing and I never come away from a conversation with him without feeling like I've learned loads. In this episode he helps us understand how we got to the crisis point we find ourselves and what the current politiacl parties have to offer.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Gladiator Fever, Wicked's Porn Mishap and the Misunderstanding of Barry Keoghan

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:00:23 GMT

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This week James O'Hagan and I discuss the omnipresence of Gladiator and Wicked, Barry Keoghan's interview with Louis Theroux and the Nicole Scherzinger hat bonanza.

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News Catch-Up: Election Shenanigans, Election Fallout and the Civil Case Against Conor McGregor

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:06:15 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I catch up on what's happened since the irish election was announced, the fallout from the U.S. election and the civil case being taken against Conor McGregor, among other things.

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Catch Up on Education Equality

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:00:07 GMT

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This week I chatted to Aoife Cassidy McMenamin of Education Equality Ireland about their campaign to remove religious instruction from schools. As you probably know, many Irish families have no choice but to send their children to Catholic schools, and this is having a significant impact on children's education. Aoife tells us about the efforts being made to change that.

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Catch Up on the US Election: WTF Just Happened

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:12:06 GMT

As promised, Carl Kinsella and I discuss the result of the American election.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Definition of Brat, the Brit Awards get Serious, and Who's Watching TOWIE?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:00:22 GMT

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This week Cassie Delaney and I stave off our election anxiety by talking about the silly celebs, from Brat officially entering the dictionary to the question of who's still watching TOWIE.

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News Catch-Up: The Elections, Floods in Valencia and a Fake Halloween Parade

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:05:40 GMT

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Catch Up with Paralympian Orla Comerford

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:00:46 GMT

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Orla Comerford is a three time paralympian Irish runner from Dublin who absolutely killed in the Paris games, winning a bronze medal in the T13 100M sprint. I was delighted to have the chance to talk to her this week about her career in athletics, the growth of the paralympics, representation, art and the need for improvement when it comes to accessibility in Ireland. I loved her and I know you will too.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest, Big Brother Censorship, Saoirse Silences the Boys

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:00:11 GMT

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This week Cian Sullivan and I discuss mainly fun and silly dispatches from the world of entertainment, from the Timothy Chalamée lookalike contenst in NYC to what Helen Mirren wishes Kurt Cobain had lived to see.

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News Catch-Up: SPHE Misinformation, Fine Gael TDs say Goodbye and Celebs Come Out for Kamala

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:34:23 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie and I get into what's happening here with a potential election next month, we go through the recent conversation about SPHE and the misinformation it was based on, and talk about the incredible strength of Gisèle Pelicot.

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Catch Up with Marian Keyes

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 02:00:44 GMT

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This week I'm sharing my chat with Marian Keyes during the last live show in early September. We discuss her latest book, My Favourite Mistake, as well as the end of Bennifer, and some beauty faves.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Response to the Liam Payne Tragedy, Paul Mescal on Running Away In Parks and Colin Farrell is Alright

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:00:50 GMT

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News Catch-Up: November Elections for the US and Ireland?, Hospitality Industry Protests. and Israel

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:20:50 GMT

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This TheJournal.ie's Carl Kinsella and I discuss the prospect of an Irish election in November, the struggle of the hospitality industry in Ireland and Israel's unending attacks on its neighbours.

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Catch Up with Shaun Dunne and Lauren Larkin

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:00:11 GMT

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This week I talk to friends and collaborators Shaun Dunne and Lauren Larkin about Everything Falls, a new work of theater which includes music and dance and explores the lives and experiences of carers in Ireland. We discuss pursuing a career in the arts when your family aren't exactly enthusiastic about it, the origins of Shaun and Lauren's friendship, and why Shaun felt it was important to shine a light on the experiences of carers in this piece.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Holly Willoughbilly's Incandescent Rage, Brat Autumn, and Vanessa Feltz Spills the Tea

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:00:16 GMT

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This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat about Vanessa Feltz' tea spilling book, we find out what was apparently at the root of Phil and Holly's fallout and we discuss Brat Autumn and Charli's new album.

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News Catch-Up: The Budget, Israel and Ireland and Government Controlled Weather(?)

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:32:36 GMT

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Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie is back from Japan and thank goodness for that because there's lots of news to discuss. Unfortunately, none of it is particularly good.

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Catch Up with Tony Cantwell

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:00:05 GMT

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I was delighted to catch up with Tony Cantwell this week. He has created a new comedy series for RTE Player called Good Boy, which is based on his own experience of getting a late diagnosis of ADHD. I really loved the four-part-series, which features a who's who of contemporary Irish comedy and I think you will too. It launches next week on October 16th.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Madonna Says Goodbye, Joker is a Flop and Martine McCutcheon's Comeback

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:00:44 GMT

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My pals! I'm back. Sorry I missed you on Monday - as you'll hear I'm still not right but James O'Hagan and I still got together to bring you through the week's entertainment stories.

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Catch Up with Stephanie Rainey and Sarah Power

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 02:00:37 GMT

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This week I caught up with Stephanie Rainey and Sarah Power, two best friends and musical collaborators. Stephanie and Sarah are just back from LA, where they made it to the quarter finals of American Idol, and I loved catching up with them on their experience there. We also discussed the humiliation of rejection, even when its professional, how to keep going after you feel like you've failed and also of the resilience required to make a career in the music industry.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Goodbye Maggie Smith, Lana Gets Married and Naomi Campbell's Charity Ban

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:00:19 GMT

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This week Cassie Delaney takes us through the entertainment stories, which of course, begin with our sadness over Maggie Smith's death. We also say goodbye to Kris Kristofferson, discuss Lana Del Rey's marriage, Naomi getting barred from charity work and tv and real lifes blurring lines.

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News Catch-Up: Extreme Weather, Israeli Attacks and ADHD Waiting Lists

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:53:51 GMT

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Well pals, Carl is on his holidays (I'm very jealous) so this week we have the brilliant Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, joining us to tell us about the week's stories. We discuss Israel's expanding attacks in the Middle East, what the hell is going on with the government's spending, and lots more.

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Catch Up with the Hope and Courage Collective

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 02:00:37 GMT

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The Hope and Courage Collective was set up in 2021 to supporting and empower communities to take action against hate, bigotry and extremism. As this is something I know many of us have been struggling with, I thought it would be helpful to learn about the ways the organisation is taking action to ensure hatemongers don't take hold of our society. This week I spoke to Niamh McDonald, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement at the Hope and Courage Collective, and I learned a lot.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Chappell Roan and Janet Jackson talk politics, Rihanna the Fangirl and a One Tree Hill Reboot?

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:00:14 GMT

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This week Cian Sullivan takes us through the celebrity stories, from Chappell Roan's political stance to a millennial tv show's potential return.

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News Catch-Up: Simon Harris's Immigration comments, Policing, and What's Happening with Diddy

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:42:20 GMT

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Today TheJournal.ie's Carl Kinsella and I discuss Simon Harris' comments on immigration and homelessness, RTE Investigates report on policing anti-immigration protests vs. events in town on Culture Night plus what's going on with the Diddy case.

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Catch-Up with Ava Hennessy

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:00:41 GMT

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Ava Hennessy was sexually assaulted two years ago, and while it wasn't an easy decision to report what happened to the gardai, she ultimately decided it was the right thing to do. Now, she's keen to share her experience of the legal system as a victim of sexual assault, and why she found it disappointing but ultimately doesn't regret the choice she made.

TW: We do not discuss the details of Ava's sexual assault but obviously there is mention of it throughout.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Emmys, The VMAs and Dave Grohl's Demise

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:00:06 GMT

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Emer McLysaght is on deck this week to take us through the week's stories. It was a double awards ceremony week with the Emmys and the VMAs, we also discuss Dave Grohl's downfall, some cool stamps, and a truly heartening Jon Bon Jovi story.

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News Catch-Up: Debate chat, Apple's Billions and a Genuinely Impressive Political Plan?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:49:33 GMT

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This week TheJournal.ie's Carl Kinsella and I discuss the weekend's assassination attempt on Donald Trump as well as last week's presidential debate. We fill you in on what's happening with Apple owing Ireland literally billions of dollars, discuss Sinn Fein's childcare plan, and the Irish language protest in Belfast's new station.

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Catch Up with Zainab Boladale

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 02:00:42 GMT

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Zainab Bolodale was just twenty when she became a news reporter for RTÉ via their kids news show News2Day. These days you'll see her on Nationwide, or indeed on bookshelves via her new YA novel Braids Take a Day. It was a real pleasure to chat to her about her career, Nigerian culture, going your own way in terms of career and, of course, her book.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Beyoncé is Snubbed, Matt Damon is Nice and Heidi Klum's Sex Closet

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:00:24 GMT

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After the heaviness of Monday's news episode, I'm happy to report that the stories from the world of entertainment are largely light this week. We say goodbye to James Earl Jones, chat about Beyoncé being snubbed by the Country Music Awards, Heidi Klum's incredible privilege (imagine having the space to have a designated sex closet?!?) and lots more.

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News Catch-Up: School Abuse, Showbiz Politics and a Very Bleak Week for Women

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:38:08 GMT

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Catch Up with Emma Doran

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:00:07 GMT

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You probably know Emma Doran as a comedian, you've probably seen her on Amazon Prime's Last Man Laughing, or via her viral social media videos, or through her stand up gigs or whatever you're having yourself. Now, she's also an author. Her book, Mad, Isn't It?, shares her youth in Dublin, experience of becoming pregnant at eighteen, and building the lovely life she has now. It's really funny, but it also acknowledges a lot of the less funny experiences women our age had as we attempted to find our place in the world. I loved it, and loved having the opportunity to talk to her about it this week. I hope you do too.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Coldplay, Angelina Jolie and Sabrina Carpenter's Bed Chem

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:00:41 GMT

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This week Cassie Delaney and I chat through the latest in pop culture developments from Coldplay's impact to Angelina Jolie's return to the big screen, Sabrina Carpenter's need to talk about Barry Keoghan's schlong and lots more besides.

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News Catch-Up: Racism, Fake News, Puberty Blockers and Fat Foster Carers

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:09:27 GMT

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Carl Kinsella and I start this week's news episode with some heavy moustache discourse triggered by some personal devlopments in Carl's life, but then we get into the meaty stuff. Carl catches us up on what's been going on in Palestine, both in Gaza and the West Bank, we discuss the protests around Dundrum House in Tipperary, fake news, Ticketmaster scandals and I have a lot to say about anti-fat discrimination.

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Catch Up with James Kavanagh and William Murray

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 02:00:41 GMT

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This week I catch up with James Kavanagh and William Murray about their new podcast and how things are going as they make the transition from city to rural life. We talk about whether they'll survive a winter, and William shares the most beautiful story of connecting to his mother via their new home.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor's Silence, an Oasis Reunion and Chappell Sets Boundaries and

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:00:13 GMT

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This is a long episode but there really was so much to discuss. Emer McLysaght is our shepherd through this week's entertainment stories and they are beefy. Having just returned from the final gig of Taylor Swift's final stop on the European leg of the eras tour, she had a lot to say on that, and we obviously had to get into the Oasis reunion (with a special audio note from Sarah Breen, probably Ireland's biggest Oasis fan). We also discuss Chappell Roan's refusal to accept stalking and harrassment as part of her job, Lily Allen's doggy drama and lots more besides.

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News Catch-Up: The DNC, the kids love the Rose of Tralee and RIP Nell McCafferty

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:29:58 GMT

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Lots of news today but unfortunately not much of it is happy. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the DNC, the arrest of Telegram's CEO in Paris, the latest in Gaza, and the death of Nell McCafferty and lots more.

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Catch Up with Gaff of Seanchoiche

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:00:47 GMT

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I'm always really impressed by people who manage to turn an idea into a success and love grilling them on how it happened, so I've wanted to chat to Ciaran Gaffney, aka Gaff, of Seanchoiche for a while. Seanchoiche is a storytelling event you'll probably be familiar with my now as it's been such a success in Ireland, at festivals and internationally. I grilled Gaf on the origins of Seanchoiche, how he got Maude Apatow on the Seanchoiche podcast and lots more besides.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Molly Mae, Blake Lively and Being Demure

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 02:00:33 GMT

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Hollywood! La la la la la la la Hollywood! We're back in the world of celebs this week and we start with the news about Molly Mae and Tommy Fury's breakup before discussing what's going on with Blake Lively, demurity and the power of TikTok to solve people's financial problems.

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News Catch-Up: A Housing Plan, Trump vs. Hitler and Raygun

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:34:52 GMT

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Carl and I are back with your regularly scheduled programming! We discuss the last couple of weeks' news including Sinn Fein's plans for housing, Eoghan Murphy's return to the public eye, Gaza, the American election, the ambulance service and Australia's Raygun.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Pop Culture in the 2000s

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:00:54 GMT

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I'm still on holidays so this week Esther and I decided to discuss the pop culture of the 2000s from Paris Hilton, to The Hills, Les Deux and the 'fire crotch' incident, as well as what coming of age within that culture did to us. Spoiler: Nothing good.

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News Catch-Up: Who is Tim Walz and How Exactly Does The US Election Work?

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:00:23 GMT

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I'm on holidays so instead of your usual news catch up this week Carl and I do a (kind of) deep dive into the American election. If you've always wanted to know what a swing state is or what exactly the electoral college is, this is for you. Fortunately, we also got the news about Tim Walz joining the Democratic ticket before recording so we also chat about who he is and why he's got so many people excited.

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Catch Up with Tim Chadwick

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 02:00:14 GMT

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This week's Friday catch up is with Tim Chadwick, an incredibly talented and, in my opinion, underrated Irish musician whose debut album Pulverise comes out today. We discuss growing up gay, being vulnerable and putting yourself out there, and what it takes to be an artist in Ireland these days.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Brat Summer is BACK, No More Boy Bands and Who TF is Mr. Beast?

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 02:00:04 GMT

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It's time to catch up with the world of celebs and entertainment! This week Cian Sullivan is here to take us through the stories which include Snoop Dogg's continued lols at the Olympics, Charli and Billie bringing Brat summer back from the brink of death, the controversy around Mr. Beast and more!

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News Catch-Up: Olympic Controversy, Trump Being 'Weird' and Ballerina Farm

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:25:55 GMT

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It's Monday, let's get into the news. Carl Kinsella and I discuss our incredible Olympics performance, the Democrats new approach to the election (calling Republicans weird, basically), the riots after tragic events in Southport and the discussion around the Ballerina Farm TikTok account.

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Catch Up with Sofie Hagen on 'Will I Ever Have Sex Again?'

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:34:43 GMT

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Sofie Hagen is a writer and comedian who is absolutely brilliant at sharing and exploring personal experience. Their latest book, Will I Ever Have Sex Again examines the fact that Sofie has not had sex in eight years. It looks at all the aspects of sex and sexuality that influences their (and our) choices and actions, from body, to gender, to shame and more. I loved this conversation and I think you will too.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Celebs in Paris, Saoirse Ronan is Married (maybe?) and CMAT's Big Nomination

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:00:38 GMT

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Once again, lots of news newsing around the place this week. We discuss the Olympics, the new funding plans for RTE, Kamala Harris' first week as a pesumed presidential nominee and the short-lived waxwork of Sinead O'Connor.

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News Catch-Up: The Olympics, RTE Funding and Kamala's Excellent First Week

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:50:27 GMT

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BONUS EPISODE: I'm Grand Mam x Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 02:00:34 GMT

This bonus episode is brought you by NOW, and boy am I grateful to them for giving me the chance to come together with Kevin and PJ of I'm Grand Mam. We chat about our mutual love of the women of House of the Dragon and some of our other favourite strong female characters. E

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Catch Up on Coolock with Kelly Earley

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:00:30 GMT

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Kelly Earley is a writer who I was previously familiar with via her very unserious contributions to the Daily Edge (we worked there at different times) and generally gas posts on social media. Last week, though, she wrote something serious in response to what was happening in Coolock. Kelly is from Coolock, and felt like there was significant context being left out of the conversation. I caught up with her this week to discuss some of the challenges many people from areas like Coolock face when it comes to personal development, how the far right take advantage of that, and what could be done to improve things.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Kamala is Brat, Adidas vs. Bella Hadid and Armie Hammer's Attempt at Redemption

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:00:53 GMT

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Lots to discuss in the world of entertainment this week and fortunately Emer McLysaght was on hand to discuss it with me. We chat through the celebrity reaction to Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive democratic nominee for president, Adidas' Bella Hadid mess, Armie Hammer's attempt at a redemption tour and Stormzy and Maya Jama's fair but sad breakup, plus more.

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News Catch-Up: Biden Out/Kamala In?, Coolock and a Global Techmare

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:50:55 GMT

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It's supposed to be silly season but instead we have another bumper edition of the news catch-up. We discuss Biden's exit from the presidential race and the potential of Kamala Harris taking his place as nominee, Donald Trump's new running mate, this week's events in Coolock, the global tech outage, and the sentencing of Just Stop Oil protesters.

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Catch Up with Nicole Louie, author of Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:00:59 GMT

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This week's guest spent ten years interviewing women who are not mothers, via a range of circumstances including personal choice, fertility issues and more. Nicole Louie's search for other women's experience in order to help her process her own choice to live child-free resulted in Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children, which you can buy here. This week, Nicole and I discussed the book as well as the way society treats women who choose not to become parents.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Travis Kelce's Garda Cap, the Misunderstanding of Shannen Doherty and Elton John Peeing in a Bottle

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:00:27 GMT

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The world of entertainment has been hopping this week, so thankfully Cassie Delaney was on-hand to discuss the week's stories. We discuss the mystery surrounding Travis Kelce's Garda public order cap, the death of Shannen Doherty and whether she was misunderstood, Elton John weeing in a bottle in a shop in France, the Gladiator trailer and lots more.

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News Catch-Up: Trump Shooting, Tori Towey, and the Prison Gig with No Prisoners

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:35:46 GMT

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This was the newsiest week that ever newsed, but Carl Kinsella and I did our best to bring you up to date on all the most interesting and revelant stories (I'll admit there was stuff I wanted to discuss that we didn't have time for unfortunately - we will discuss tampons next week). We discuss the Trump shooting and its potential impact on the political landscape in America, Tori Towey's horrific experience in Dubai and her return to Ireland, Nathan Carter's prison gig and the strange decision not to allow prisoners to attend, and lots more.

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Catch Up with Erica Tierney

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:03:26 GMT

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Erica Tierney was one of the first guests I had on in the early days of this podcast. Life was getting back to normal for her after having a baby and being treated for breast cancer all at the same time, but she was determined to make a change for women like her whose maternity leave was taken up by cancer treatment. The political will was there, and it felt like change was coming, but two years later nothing has changed. This week, I spoke to Erica again. She is back in the world of cancer, having been diagnosed with breast cancer again, and more determined than ever to improve things for other women.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Nicki Minaj's Dublin Disaster, Derek Blasberg's Poonanza and our Fondness for Danny Dyer

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:00:15 GMT

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Esther O'Moore Donohoe is back from Australia and boy have we got some stories for you! Nicki Minaj's gig in Dublin did not go well and neither did Derek Blasberg's stay in Gwyneth's house.

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News Catch-Up: Election Madness, Bláthnaid Raleigh and a 15-year-old Saint

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:39:08 GMT

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This week's news catch-up begins with ELECTION MADNESS via the UK and French elections - some very exciting goings-on indeed. We also discuss the incredible Bláthnaid Raleigh, the investigation into abuse in women's football and the newest catholic saint.

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Catch Up with BETH F@#KING DITTO

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 02:00:17 GMT

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I can't believe I got to meet living icon Beth Ditto, let alone have her on my podcast! Beth was in many ways THE gal at the centre of the indie sleaze era, and incredibly important to lots of people, but especially those of us in bigger bodies. We discuss that, where she shops, and the band's upcoming gig in Collins Barracks.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor, Glasto and Jojo Siwa

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 02:00:22 GMT

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Cian Sullivan is on duty this week to take us through the week's entertainment stories and there is much to discuss. We talk about the Taylor takeover, Glastonbury, Charli XCX and Lorde, Jojo Siwa and much more.

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News Catch-Up: Maternal death, Jay Slater and the U.S. Debate

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:55:37 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I cover a lot of ground from this year's Dublin Pride to the sad news of several maternal deaths in Ireland and the shocking performance of Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential debate.

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Catch Up with Lyra

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:00:55 GMT

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I have adored Lyra since I first met her when I was doing my new music show on 2fm, and it was a joy to catch up with her this week to chat about her number one album, the tangents life can take you on, and whether she'd ever do Eurovision.

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Entertainmet Catch-Up: Justin Timbelake's DUI, Katy Perry's Back and Ariana What Are You Doing [here]

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:00:05 GMT

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There is a lot for James O'Hagan and I to get through this week from Justin Timberlake's arrest to Katy Perry's single and Woody Harrelson's no phone policy, We hope you enjoy.

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News Catch-Up: Natasha O'Brien, Male Violence and Kneecap vs. The British Government

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:12:00 GMT

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There is so much to discuss today in our news recap. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the national reaction to the sentencing of Cathal Crotty and the bravery of Natasha O'Brien, as well as the homophobic attacks in the Phoenix Park, the Aer Lingus disruption, Kneecap taking on the British government and lots more.

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Catch Up with Garry McCarthy, founder of The Kabin

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 02:00:30 GMT

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No one would have predicted that a group of kids from Cork and Lisdoonvarna would create this summer's biggest banger, and yet that's exactly what The Spark by The Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew is. I was dying to learn more about where the song came from, and that led me to The Kabin, a not-for-profit 'music and creative hub' for kids and young people in a portacabin in Knocknaheeny in Cork City. Garry McCarthy is the project's founder, and he told me how it came to be and all about the brilliant work it's doing for young people, as well as how the kids are coping with their fame.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Paul Mescal's Short Shorts, Sabrina's Plea and Eddie Redmayne's Eddie Redmayning

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:00:52 GMT

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Emer McLysaght joins me to discuss the week's entertainment stories, the first of which simply had to be Paul Mescal's short-shorts and the discourse around it. We also discuss whether Sabrina Carpenter is shading Irish people in Please Please Please, the Tony Awards and which show Emer went to see twice within one trip to NYC, and The Fonz at The Shelbourne.

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News Catch-Up: Election Wrap-Up, Horse Horror and Kate Middleton

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:11:51 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I catch up on the final results of the election and what impact the far right actually had, the horrific happenings in Ireland's only horse abattoir, Alex Jones and Infowars and Kate Middleton's first public appearance in a long time.

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Catch Up with Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:00:06 GMT

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Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght are the co-authors of the Oh My God What a Complete Aisling series, a true publishing phenomenon. While the book series has ended, Sarah and Emer couldn't bear to let go of Aisling, and have just launched The Ballygobbard Project. I was delighted to catch up with them this week to find out what we can expect and why they decided to bring us back to Ballygobbard.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Actors on Actors, Nicola Coughlan in Ireland and the Daniel O'Donnell Scam

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:00:52 GMT

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Lots to talk about in the world of entertainment this week so thankfully Cassie Delaney was on hand to fill us in. We discuss Kim Kardashian on Actors on Actors, Nicola Coughlan's visit to Ireland, Daniel O'Donnell's warning to his fans and LOADS more.

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News Catch-Up: The Election, the Nuseirat Massacre and a Papal Convention of Comedians

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:49:34 GMT

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It's a bumper news day for Carl Kinsella and I as we discuss the election results so far, the latest atrocities in Gaza, dogs and danger and lots more besides!

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Catch Up with Sarah Sproule: How to talk to kids about sex

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 02:00:21 GMT

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Over on Patreon recently, we were discussing chatting to children about difficult topics and Sarah Sproule's name came up. Sarah is an incredible educator when it comes to sex and relationships, and how and when to approach them with children. I often check in with her instagram page and website when I'm confused on these matters, and was delighted that she agreed to chat with me for the podcast so we could all benefit from her expertise!

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Entertainment Catch-Up: J-Lo Cancels, a Sister Act 2 reunion and Justice for Lily Allen

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:00:34 GMT

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This week Sissy That Pod's Cian Sullivan and I get into lots of showbiz stories from J-Lo cancelling her tour, to a Sister Act 2 reunion, North West and nepotism and people giving out about Lily Allen (I am not having it).

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News Catch-Up: A Biden Deal, Trump the Felon,

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:07:59 GMT

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In this week's news catch-up Carl Kinsella and I discuss the latest in Gaza, Donald Trump's conviction and whether it'll make any difference, the chaos of the National Children's Hospital and Pope Francis' choice of words.

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Catch-Up on Drugs with Nicki Killeen

Fri, 31 May 2024 02:00:33 GMT

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This week's interview is with Nicki Killeen, who is HSE Project Manager on emerging drug trends, harm reduction and nightlife. I met Nicki this week after following her work in the drugs sector for years, and was so impressed by her passion for harm reduction when it comes to drugs, as well as her vast knowledge of drug culture and trends in Ireland and beyond. I knew you guys would be interested in learning about how drug culture has changed, and what the HSE is doing to keep people safe in nightlife in Ireland, so I was delighted she agreed to a chat.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: STFU about Nicola Coughlan's Body, Taylor vs. Billie and some Showbiz Fraud

Wed, 29 May 2024 02:00:23 GMT

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It's time to catch up on what's been happening in the world of entertainmnent, and James O'Hagan and I have got some beefy stuff to talk about. We discuss the horrendous discourse around Nicola Coughlan's body, the Taylor vs. Billie chart battle, Nicki Minaj's tour mess and the flawed legacy of Morgan Spurlock.

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News Catch-Up: Rafah, 2fm and Rishi Sunak's Bad Week

Mon, 27 May 2024 11:29:48 GMT

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It's news catch-up time and unfortunately we have to talk about the horrors overnight in Rafah, I give my take on the chaos in 2fm and we discuss the fact that Rishi Sunak accidentally standing in front of the word 'MORON' wasn't even the worst part of his week.

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Catch Up with Pillow Queens

Fri, 24 May 2024 02:00:00 GMT

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I promised you a recording of a conversation I had with David Nicholls on Monday night at ILDF, but unfortunately that recording appears to have been lost. I'm devo - there was a technical issue during the chat where our microphones went out and apparently what actually had happened was that the sound desk shut down and the recording was deleted. Gutting, to say the least. Fortunately, I was planning on bringing you a recording of my chat with Pillow Queens from my most recent live show anyway, so it just moved up the schedule a little. I hope you enjoy.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The P-Diddy Video, Girls Aloud, and Harrison Butker

Wed, 22 May 2024 02:00:50 GMT

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This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the week's entertainment stories. From the horrific video of P Diddy assaulting Cassie, to the joy of Girls Aloud in Ireland and Harrrison Butker's bleak commencement address which even managed to piss off some nuns.

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News Catch-Up: Iranian Helicopter Crash, Palestine vs. Bohs and the magic of The Portal

Mon, 20 May 2024 09:13:57 GMT

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Lots to discuss this week with Carl Kinsella, from the death of the Iranian president in a helicopter crash to the Palestinian women's football team's visit to Dublin and the chaos of The New York/Dublin portal.

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Catch Up on the European Election with Sinead O'Carroll

Fri, 17 May 2024 02:00:28 GMT

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The European election is coming up and there are ONE HUNDRED MILLION CANDIDATES* and it can all be a little confusing so I got the brilliant Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, back to help. She explains why our vote is so important, how to get basic info about the candidates and how to use your vote most effectively. This episode isn't about telling you who to vote for, rather making sure you feel empowered to use your vote in the best way for you.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The BAFTAs, Paul and Daisy Together Again and Daniel O'Donnell in his Underpants

Wed, 15 May 2024 02:00:03 GMT

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This week we were back in the awards place via the BAFTAs, we had some breaking news about Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones and we discuss Daniel O'Donnell's continued decency including Emer McLysaght bringing us an anecdote about seeing him in his underpants.

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News Catch-Up: Rafah, Eurovision and Northern Lights-Apalooza

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:46:29 GMT

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There's loads to talk about in the news this week. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the horrors taking place in Rafah, the controversial events at Eurovision, Darkness into Light and the fact that we're not at all bitter about missing the Northern Lights.

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Catch-Up about Pints with Ali Dunworth

Fri, 10 May 2024 02:00:17 GMT

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This week's Catch Up is with Ali Dunworth, food writer and author of A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic. We chat about her career in food including her years working on programmes like Saturday Kitchen, Nigella and Market Kitchen, and then we get into the magic of pints! I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you will too.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Met Gala, Kendrick vs. Drake and the Powerful Charisma of Derek Blasberg

Wed, 08 May 2024 02:00:49 GMT

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It feels a little weird to talk about the fluff and frippery of the world of entertainment in the context of what's happening in Rafah but this is the entertainment episode so that's what Cian Sullivan and I did. We discussed the Met Gala, the Kendrick vs. Drake hip hop beef, Jeff Goldblum's children's inheritance, and the mysterious allure of non-famous celebrity magnets like Derek Blasberg.

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News Catch-Up: University Protests, Dobbo's Retirement and the Most Irish Story Imaginable

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:28:42 GMT

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This week's news update with Carl Kinsella features a gaza update from Rafah to Universities and Eurovision. We also discuss protests outside politicians' homes, Leinster rugby coming to the north side and an RIP.ie update.

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Catch Up with Consultant Dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan

Fri, 03 May 2024 02:00:39 GMT

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This week I asked you for your skin-related questions and they flooded in. I put as many of them as I could to Professor Caitriona Ryan, consultant dermatologist and expert in both cosmetic and medical dermatology at the Institute of Dermatologists. I learned loads and I hope you do too!

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Electric Picnic, Baby Reindeer and the Irish at the Ivor Novellos

Wed, 01 May 2024 02:00:54 GMT

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This week James O'Hagan and I chat about the Electric Picnic lineup, the Baby Reindeer backlash, the Irish nominees at the Ivor Novellos and lots more besides. James also shares an exciting piece of personal news!

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News Catch-Up: Palestine Protests, Immigration 'Protests' and What's Going on with Weinstein

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:22:27 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie and I discuss the latest in Gaza and the protests taking place around the world, the current conversation happening between the UK and Ireland on immigration, what happened with Harvey Weinstein and lots more.

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Catch Up with Dr. Catherine Baker on Online Misogyny

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:00:33 GMT

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Many of you sent me the recent research by DCU's Anti-Bullying Centre which shone a light on the way anti-feminist, misogynistic content ends up on young men's social media fees. I really wanted to hear more about the research and to learn more about the origins of this kind of content as well as what we can do to help the boys in our life falling prey to it, so I was delighted to chat to lead researcher Dr. Catherine Baker of DCU's Anti-Bullying Centre.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor Swift x Matty Healy, the IFTAs and Courtney Love Courtney Loving

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:00:01 GMT

In this week's entertainment episode we're joined by Cassie Delaney who brings us up to date on the week's biggest and most interesting entertainment stories. We chat about the IFTAs, Taylor Swift's Matty Healy takedown, and, unfortunately, some truly gross sexism and misogyny. Light and shade, wha?

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News Catch-Up: The Cass Review, Far Right Protests, and Stardust

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:36:33 GMT

This week's news catch-up with Carl Kinsella is chockalock with juicy stories. We discuss the latest from Gaza, the results of the Stardust inquest, the protest outside Minister Roderic O'Gorman's home, and the Cass Report.

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Catch Up with The Abortion Support Network

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:00:18 GMT

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You may have heard people talking about this week's RTE Investigates documentary on the fact that many Irish people are still being forced to travel to access abortion services. The issues raised are really troubling, and it seems that many people weren't aware of the awful circumstances in which people still find themselves in around pregnancy in this country. This week I caught up with Annie Tidbury, Service Manager of the Abortion Support Network, a volunteer-run service which assists people in accessing abortion. Sadly, Ireland is still in the top two countries they hear from. We talked about why there are still barriers and what we can do to make change.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: A Coachella Digest, Ryan Gosling on SNL and Sharon Osbourne's Filthy Read

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:00:02 GMT

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This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I have much to discuss after the celebs hit the desert for another Coachella weekend. We also chat about Sharon Osbourne's frankly incredible response to comments by Amanda Holden, Ryan Gosling on SNL and why it would be better if some celebs didn't have a giant platform.

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News Catch-Up: Iran Attacks Israel, Sydney Attack and GAA Skorts

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:18:25 GMT

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This week we have loads to talk about, from Iran's attack on Israel over the weekend, to the heartbreaking loss of lives in a Sydney shopping centre and the absolute insanity of the GAA requiring women to wear skorts while playing camogie.

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Catch Up with Dr. Walaa AlAbsii

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:00:00 GMT

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For some time now I’ve wanted to speak directly to someone impacted by what’s happened over the last six months in Gaza, and lately that desire intensified as I sensed myself and others becoming a little desensitised to the continued horror. Then, I was flicking through tiktok last week and I came across a post from today’s guest, Dr. Walaa AlAbssi, a dentist from Gaza who came to Ireland in September to complete a Masters degree and immediately felt she was the right person to speak to. I was so happy when she agreed to speak to me about her experience of being here, while her family are doing everything they can to survive in Gaza, and what we can do to help.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Isla Fisher's Big Announcement, Billie Eilish's Close Friends and the Joy of Alison Hammond

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:00:57 GMT

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It's time to talk celebs! Cian Sullivan of Sissy That Pod and I get into Isla Fisher's interestingly timed divorce announcement, Billie Eilish's announcements, Nicola Coughlan's special edit and I have opinions about Nathan Carter's opinions about Beyonce (don't come for me Nathan Carter stans).

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News Catch-Up: A New Fine Gael?, Endometriosis, and Supermacs vs the GAA

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:22:23 GMT

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It's Monday, so it's time to catch up on the news with Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie. We start by discussing Simon Harris' vision for Fine Gael as he prepares to become taoiseach, the latest in what was another horrific week in Gaza, and what Supermacs did to piss off the GAA.

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Catch-Up with Hannah Tyrrell

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 02:00:12 GMT

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I know, there will be loads of you who are already huge fans but I didn't know a lot about Hannah Tyrrell ahead of leading a panel she was on for IWD this year. Once I began my research, though, I was blown away. Not only has she won a women's football All-Ireland with Dublin, she's also won the Six Nations with Ireland's Women's Rugby team. Aside from that, she's passionate about equality and mental health, all while being generous enough to share her own experience with mental illness in the hope that it might help someone else. I was so grateful that she took the time to chat to me this week in her home in Dublin so that you guys could hear from her too. I hope you enjoy.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Cowboy Carter, Harry Potter Fans and Lizzo 'Quits' Music

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:00:34 GMT

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This week's entertainment chat is a corker. I have many opinions, and am all set to be disagreed with - feel free to send all feedback to the number above. James O'Hagan and I discuss Cowboy Carter, whether adult Harry Potter fans need to grow up, what we make of Lizzo 'quitting' music, and lots more.

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News Catch-Up: Jeffrey Donaldson, Stolen Hanging Baskets, and Thailand's Same Sex Marriage Progress

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:06:33 GMT

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It may be a bank holiday but you bettter believe Carl Kinsella and I got to our microphones this morning to bring you a news update. My voice was barely playing ball, but we persevered and manages to chat about Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation, the continued conversation about Israel at Eurovision and some stolen hanging baskets among other things.

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Catch-Up with Pastiche

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:00:49 GMT

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This week's Friday catch-up is with pop artist Pastiche, who has had a very tricky couple of years. She shares the challenges she faced on her journey to an endometriosis diagnosis, and what it's like to be freezing her eggs at 26. I really enjoyed this conversation, and have massive respect for Pastiche's generosity with her experience. She is open to hearing from people who have had a similar experience or are on their own journey and would like to speak to someone who's been through it, so check out her Instagram here.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: P. Diddy's Downfall, Sasha Baron Cohen the Asshole and A SUPER Sweet 16

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:00:50 GMT

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This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the raid on P Diddy's homes, the bleak revelations about what was going on behind the scenes of some of Nickelodeon's most popular programmes, and why Sasha Baron Cohen has shot himself in the foot. As always, when Esther and I get together, silliness ensues.

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News Catch-Up: Goodbye Leo, Kate Middleton's Cancer Revelation and the Truth About Ireland's Feelings on Immigration

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:51:48 GMT

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A very newsy week indeed! We discuss Leo Varadkar's resignation and all the subsequent events, Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis and the fallout from it, and the ongoing events in Gaza. Plus, some good news at the end! I found some!

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Catch Up with Mark Mehigan

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:00:20 GMT

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This week's interview is with with Mark Mehigan, author of This is Not a Self Help Book, in which he writes about his experience with alcohol and drug addiction. I read most of this book in one sitting, it is frank and honest and really well written. I was delighted too get the chance to discuss it with him, and our conversation took a few interesting turns. I think you'll enjoy it.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Jedward vs Louis Walsh, the Lohanaissance, and a Paul and Ayo Romance?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:00:34 GMT

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Emer McLysaght joins me this week to discuss the stories gifted to us by the world of showbusiness. Jedward are having absolutely none of Louis Walsh's nastiness, there are rumours about a Paul Mescal/Ayo Edebiri romance, Lindsay Lohan is BACK BABY and several other very pleasing stories for those of us who came of age in the 2000s.

Additionally, there's a live show announcement! Come and see us in the Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Tickets are on sale now. I will do my VERY best to show you a real good time, pals.

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News Catch-Up: Tents Slashed, Leo in D.C. and Pierce Brosnan's Ill-Advised Yellowstone Adventure

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:58:24 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie and I discuss the movement of men camped outside the IPO to Crooksling and how appalled many people are, we also discuss Leo Varadkar's trip to D.C. for Paddy's Day as well as Catherine Martin travelling to SXSW despite all Irish artists pulling out of the festival. We talk about reports that families are going into debt to fund their loved ones funerals, as well as the impact of porn on young men and Pierce Brosnan getting into trouble in Yellowstone National Park.

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Catch Up with Saoirse, international DJ and Cultúr Club Headliner

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:00:59 GMT

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If you're in any way into electronic music, you know Saoirse. She's a DJ who's played all over the world, a producer, a record label head, and the co-founder of London's queer electronic music festival Body Movements. This weekend, she's also the headliner at Mother's Cultúr Club, a special night of live music, queer performance and art as part of St. Patrick's Festival. This week I got to chat with her about growing up in unusual circumstances in Dublin, and how she came to be who she is.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Oscars, Kate Middleton's Photo Palaver and Artists Taking a Stand Over Gaza

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:00:21 GMT

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There's loads to talk about in this week's entertainment catch up in which I'm joined by Cassie Delaney. Cassie and I discuss the Oscars, the absolute madness around Kate Middleton's amateur editing, Irish artists taking a stand for Gaza and Louis and Sharon's antics on Celebrity Big Brother.

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News Catch-Up: Referendum Defeat, Gaza, Late Night Licensing Laws and the Importance of Empathy

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:59:49 GMT

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Carl and I have crawled out of sick beds to bring you this week's news, which is CHOCKABLOCK between ongoing events in Gaza, the Referendums, the State of the Union drama in the US and lots more.

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Catch Up with Cathy Sweeney author of Breakdown

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:00:20 GMT

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Welp, I did it again, I bawled while interviewing another author. I can't remember the last time I connected so deeply with a book as I did with Breakdown by Cathy Sweeney, which tells the tale of a woman who walks away from her seemingly perfect home and seemingly perfect husband and children, and doesn't turn back. It is confronting and raw and frankly, brilliant. I was delighted to discuss it with her this week.

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Entertainment Catch-Up: A Bit of Craic at the Brits, Goodbye Che Diaz and Weeping at J-Lo

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:00:15 GMT

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In this week's entertainment catch-up, Cian Sullivan and I discuss the Brit Awards, Tiffany Haddish's trip to Israel, Che Diaz's departure from And Just Like That... and lots more besides.

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News Catch-Up: The Flour Massacre, Children in Care and Pouring Beans Over Queen Victoria

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:11:42 GMT

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In this week's news catch-up TheJournal.ie's Carl Kinsella and I discuss the horrific events in Gaza over the last week as well as some upsetting revelations about for-profit care agencies for vulnerable children failing to appropriately vet staff. We talk drone deliveries in Blanchardstown, and whether it's ok to protest by pouring beans over a bust of Queen Victoria.

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Catch Up with Laura De Barra

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:00:28 GMT

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Today's catch-up is with Laura De Barra who many of you already know and love. Laura's third book, Garment Goddess, launched last week. It follows Gaf Goddess and Decor Galore in empowering us all to make informed decisions and care for our belongings the to best of our ability. I LOVE Laura, she is so chic, so smart, and so funny. I know you'll love this chat.

Additionally, there are some recommendations at the end!

Recommendations:

Expats on Amazon Prime

Expats

Breakdown by Cathy Sweeney

Milk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding by Joanna Wolfarth

Pregnant with a Drag Queen

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Entertainment Catch-Up: A Drunk Pedro Pascal, Feral Taylor Swift Fans, and the Tragic Story of Wendy Williams

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:00:00 GMT

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In this week's entertainment catch-up James O'Hagan and I chat about the SAG Awards, including a surprising win for a tipsy Pedro Pascal, the truly wild behaviour of some Taylor Swift fans and Graham Norton's departure from radio.

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REPEAT: Referendum Explainer

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:32:40 GMT

Hey pals! A good few of you have been in touch with me to ask about the referendum as you'd missed this explainer from a few weeks ago, then over the weekend one of you suggested I release it as a standalone so that it could be shared easily. Genius! So here it is - please excuse the slightly rough edit at the beginning - I didn't have the standalone files anymore so had to pull from the edited episode. Feel free to share - as I say, this is not about convincing you to vote one way or another, but to make you feel empowered to make your own choice. <3

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News Catch-Up: Kneecap, the Price of Formula and Goodbye to Vice as we Know It

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:19:06 GMT

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Today Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie and I are catching up on the news and there's loads to talk about. We discuss the latest in Gaza, Kneecap on the Late Late Show, the latest in RTE chaos, the price of baby formula, Body and Soul's pause and the end of Vice as we know it.

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Catch Up with Veda

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:00:51 GMT

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This week's standalone interview is with drag queen, musician and HIV activist Veda. I've been admiring Veda's drag for a frankly shocking number of years now, but have been even more impressed by her work in HIV activism. Veda co-hosts Poz VIbe with fellow HIV activist Robbie Lawlor, 'a podcast for People Living With HIV, their friends, family and allies trying to create change and spread positive vibrations', and their activism has seen them travel the world. Veda's latest project is a short film about her life. Pregnant with a Drag Queen, is super camp and fun, and will air on Virgin Media One on Tuesday the 27th at 11pm, but you can also catch it on the player. I caught up with Veda this week to chat about the film, her life, her work, and what it was like to be young and gay in 90s Dublin.

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Showbiz Catch-Up: The Baftas, Celebrity Big Brother and Billie Eilish vs TikTokkers

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:00:12 GMT

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My pals it's time to talk showbiz, culture and entertainment. This week I am happily joined by the wonderful Esther O'Moore Donohoe as we get into the above stories and more. I do genuinely nearly lose my reason in the middle over a minor word mistake Esther makes - I hope you enjoy.

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News Catch-Up: Navalny, the Soc Dems and Romance Scams

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:14:05 GMT

It's an episode on Monday! The new format means you'll be getting three episodes a week, and Monday's will be a news catch-up. Today myself and Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie discuss the latest from Rafah, the death of Alexei Navalny, The Soc Dems national conference, a Superbowl shooting and romance scams. I hope we sufficiently catch you up so you're ready for the week!

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End of a 90 Minute Era: Rafah, Menstruation and Superbowl Madness

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 02:00:34 GMT

This week, in the last of the OG format episodes, Carl Kinsella and I chat through the horrors of what's happened in Gaza this week as well as this week's conversation about respect for the irish language, kicked off by the 6 O'Clock Show. I chat to menstruation coach Lisa de Jong about what we can do to know more about our cycles and to feel more empowered within it. Then Cassie Delaney and I talk Superbowl madness and I give a full on lecture on Beyonce and what she's doing with country music.

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Arson Attacks, a Referendum Explainer, and all the Grammy Gossip

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:00:57 GMT

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This week I start with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! EXCITING! Then we get into the news. Myself and Carl Kinsella chat through the latest in Gaza, anti-immigration arson attacks, and the first case of a parent being charged as a result of their child's role in a school shooting. Then I'm joined by Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, to attempt to bring clarity to the referendums we're going to be voting on in a few weeks. What exactly are we being asked, and what are the arguments surrounding them? I hope this neutral chat will help you feel empowered to have your say. Finally, myself and Cian Sullivan have an absolute ball chatting through the pop culture stories of the week including the Grammys (Taylor and Miley and Jay-Z, oh my) and the Jacob Elordi assault allegations. This is a good one, if I do say so myself.

The article Sinead mentions can be found here.

The exact wording of the referendums can be found here.

Recommendation:

True Detective

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Legalising Cannabis, Kate Manne and Nicki vs. Megan

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:00:17 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I chat through the latest in Gaza, the idea of cannabis legalisation in Ireland and why Adobe had to weigh in on a photoshopping incident in Australia.

I chat to writer and lecturer in philosophy Kate Manne about her latest book Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia.

Jenn Gannon and I discuss the Nicki and Megan drama, as well as Taylor Swift's political impact and the Irish nominees at the Brit awards.

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Stormy weather, Philly McMahon and the Dreaded Oscar Discourse

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:00:10 GMT

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Hello! Thank you so much for coming back my friend! This week Carl and I discuss the developments with the government's approach to Israel and Gaza, the damage done by the week's storms and the death of Ian Bailey.

I chat to THISISPOPBABY's co-director Philly McMahon ahead of the brilliant Wake's return to the National Stadium, as well as where Ireland stands with the Eurovision.

Then Emer McLysaght and I chat through the week's stories in entertainment, from the Oscars, to the Oscars discourse, to Louis Theroux's conversation with Paul Mescal.

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Roscrea, Gearoid Farrelly, and Ireland's Own Ayo Edebiri

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:00:44 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing events in Gaza as well as the protests this week outside accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers in Roscrea, PLUS a bit of good news via some energy price cuts. I catch up with Gearoid Farrelly about doing around 180 shows with Joanne McNally's Prosecco Express tour and how he became best pals with Niamh Kavanagh as well as his own tour (get tickets here!). Finally, James O'Hagan and I chat through the latest happenings in awards season, including why Ayo Edebiri is Irish now, as well as the Daily Mail's hilarious reporting on Kate Moss's 50th birthday party!

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Recommendations:

Great Pottery Throwdown

Big Boys

Poor Things

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The Case for Genocide, Dermot Bannon and the Golden Globes

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:00:29 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I chat through what's happening in the Hague at the moment with South Africa bringing a genocide case against Israel. We also discuss the pope proving that he actually is a regular pope, not a cool pope, and the case for regular STI tests.

I chat to Dermot Bannon about what it's like making Room to Improve in a housing crisis, what makes a home and what it's like to be one of Ireland's most recognisable people. Apologies for the sound quality on this, his end came up a bit rough for some reason, I'll do my best to make sure it doesn't happen again. <3

Then Cassie Delaney and I catch up on the week's celebrity news, including everything that went down at the Golden Globes, from the bad jokes to what Selena whispered to Taylor.

Come and join me in the Everyman in Cork on February 1st!

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The Darts(!), Scottee and what went down in Salt Lake City

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:00:16 GMT

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We're BAAAAACK! Hope you had a nice break. If not, no worries. Thank you so much for coming back here to me, I so appreciate it.

This week Carl Kinsella catches us up on the latest on what's been happening in Gaza and now, elsewhere, as well as why we all got into the Darts this year. I literally can't believe that I was voluntarily watching darts - if you missed what happened we'll fill you in.

In our interview section this week we hear from artist and living icon Scottee. Scottee manages to create work that is thoughtful, thought-provoking, and entertaining, and his new podcast Self Help aims to provide with an alternative to the cult of 'New Year, New Me!' I loved chatting to him about it and think you'll enjoy the listen!

Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the latest news from the world of celebs. Who had a poltergeist, who told who to fuck off, who used the expression 'got dicked down', and of course as long-term Housewives obsessives we digest the DRAMATIC events of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City finale.

Please join me on Patreon! You support means I can keep the podcast going, and there are really fun extra episodes over there too.

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Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 03:00:25 GMT

CW: addiction, childhood poverty, sexual assault

No person has been suggested more for this podcast than Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan, so she immediately came to mind when I was considering who I'd like to speak to for these extended episodes over Christmas. Katriona is an award-winning professor whose memoir Poor was published this year and went on to recently win two Irish Book Awards.

Poor tells the story of Katriona's experience of growing up in poverty with two addicted parents. She writes in an open and unflinching manner about the challenges she faced, the power of self-belief and also offers real insight into how society can best support people who are at a disadvantage from the get-go.

While Katriona experienced many challenges I did not, there are some parallels between our early childhoods which made reading her book a profound experience for me, and also fed into this episode which is less of an interview and more of a conversation. I hope you'll forgive my tears.

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Monica Heisey's Big Year

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 03:00:07 GMT

Monica Heisey's year began with the January publication of Really Good, Actually, her debut novel, and finished with the launch of Smothered, a television series she co-created and wrote.

Really Good, Actually was loved by both critics and readers thanks to its sharp writing and frighteningly accurate portrayal of life in the immediate aftermath of a big break-up. It also gives great insight into what it's like to get a divorce when your friends have barely entered the serious relationship space.

Smothered is a six-part romantic comedy which has also been a hit with the critics, and me, tbh. It's smart and charming and filled with great jokes and brilliant performances. I'm waiting for the series two announcement.

In this episode, Monica and I discuss these projects and also the challenge of having a great professional year when it's not going so well in your personal life.

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A Tornado in Leitrim, Grace O'Sullivan, and the Irish Lad Domination

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 03:00:02 GMT

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I'm back with a regular episode! I so enjoyed this one so I hope you do too. We get an update from Carl Kinsella on his new personal achievement along with the latest updates on Gaza, Cop 28, a tornado in Leitrim and a female Deputy President of the IFA!

Green Party MEP Grace O'Sullivan tells us about her journey to politics via a decade on Greenpeace ships and a love for nature. I find Grace's story incredibly inspiring and hope you do too.

Cian Sullivan and I discuss the week's celeb antics including the beauty of Shane MacGowan's funeral and the Irish lads dominating the Golden Globes (which I took as an excuse to go on and on about how much I'm loving Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal's press tour for All of Us Strangers).

Come and join me in The Everyman in Cork on February 1st!

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Limerick Live Show: Anna Nolan

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:00:45 GMT

Unfortunately due to my recorder flatlining, there's no regular episode this week but happily this is an opportunity to bring you the recording of the live show I did with the wonderful Anna Nolan in Limerick in October. Anna is a charming, funny, and super smart person with loads of fascinating experiences behind her, including a stint on the very first Big Brother. We had a ball chatting Big Brother, the television industry and lots more besides. I hope you enjoy and I'll be back with a regular episode next week.

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A Dublin Riot, Spicebag and Dolly Parton for Queen of the World

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:00:09 GMT

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DO NOT WORRY IT IS NOT FRIDAY! You did not sleep through Thursday, I'm just bringing you the episode a day early this week as I'm on the road to Other Voices.

I thought it was important that we talk about what happened last week, and I hope you find this episode useful. Carl Kinsella and I chat through what happened and where things stand now as well as the rest of the week's news. I talk to artist Spicebag about the context of the riots and why the Far Right are managing to appeal to so many people in Ireland. Then, James O'Hagan and I have an absolute ball chatting about this week's showbiz and culture news.

Come and see me at the Everyman in Cork on St. Brigid's Day!

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Dublin on Fire, Dr. Afif EL Khuffash and Cliff Richard's Nonsense

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:00:56 GMT

This was recorded across the day, the entertainment section at 10:30AM before we knew what the day was going to hold, the news at 3pm just after the stabbing incident in the city centre and the interview a couple of hours later not long before rioting commenced. I don't really remember what I said in the intro to this episode, recorded around 9pm, but I know I was emotional. I hope you are all safe.

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Bye Bye Braverman, Young Hot Guys and Ryan's Big Move

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:00:41 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss Gaza once again, as well as the mess that is UK politics at the moment and the fact that renters are now spending more than mortgage holders. I catch up with Young Hot Guys (Killian Sundermann, Shane Daniel Byrne and Tony Cantwell) about their new podcast. Then, Emer McLysaght and I chat about Ryan Tubridy's big job announcement, as well as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance and whether Nigel Farage will put us off I'm a Celeb.

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Ceasefire Now, Eve McDowell and the Girls Aloud Boost We All Needed

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:00:03 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing events in Gaza, as well as why the government are going so hard on their smartphones in schools policy and the Northern Lights appearing in Ireland. FYI - the Aisling Murphy verdict came in after we recorded, so we will cover that next week. I chat to Eve McDowell, co-founder of Stalking Ireland, about how her personal experience of stalking led her to campaign to make stalking a standalone offence (and succeed in making it happen!). Esther O'Moore Donohoe discuss the return of Girls Aloud, Harry Styles haircut and his fans totally normal reaction and the madness of Bravocon.

Reccomendations:

Bottoms

Snowfall

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More than 3,600 children, Tammy Darcy and RIP Matthew Perry

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:00:33 GMT

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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the continued atrocities in Gaza but also hope that the tide is turning as the world makes it clear that it will not accept Israel's continued actions. We also discuss the floods in Ireland and a law change which will make offences like stalking more clearcut and easier to prosecute and punish.

I chat to Tammy Darcey about her non-profit organisation The Shona Project. She tells us about her sister Shona who the project is named after, as well as what motivates her to work toward empowering young women in Ireland.

Cassie Delaney and I talk about the sad loss of Matthew Perry as well as our take on some of this year's celebrity Halloween costumes and lots more besides.

Read Carl's column here.

Listen to Cassie on The Creep Dive here.

Recommendation:

She Wants It: Desire, Power and Toppling the Patriarchy

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A Mystery Man, Laura de Barra on Beckham, and Britney's Moment at Last

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:00:43 GMT

This week Carl Kinsella brings us another update on what's going on in Gaza as well as news of flooding in Ireland, the Citizen's Assembly on drugs, a 'mystery man' and a good news story for Donegal!

In the interview slot this week I'm sharing a chunk of this month's Patreon culture episode in which author and fabulous woman Laura de Barra and I discuss Netflix's Beckham. For the full chat and more episodes join the Patreon here.

LGBT Ireland's James O'Hagan and I chat through the week's celeb news from that clip of Emily Blunt to the Britney book and how happy we are that she's getting to tell her truth at last.

Pre-order Laura's new book here.

Check out James' new show Queeriosity here.

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Israel Bombards Gaza, Senator Lynn Ruane and Britney Jean Spears' Revelations

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:00:09 GMT

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This week's episode felt a little doomed thanks to equipment failure (ok, it was human failure but the consequence was equipment failure) but I had to make it work after one of the most consuming week's of news I've ever experienced. Carl Kinsella and I go through what's happened over the last week in Gaza, as well as the start of the trail of the man accused of murdering Aisling Murphy and what is a Synod and should we care? I chat to Senator Lynn Ruane about her bill which seeks to end the use of NDAs to silence victims of bullying and harrassment. Cian Sullivan and I discuss Britney Spears' book which is actually coming really soon (can you believe?) as well as ACTUAL DOLLY PARTON appearing on Liveline. We are truly living in crazy days.

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Gaza, PJ Kirby & Kevin Twomey and Victoria Beckham's Champagne Sending Ways

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 02:00:52 GMT

A tall order for Carl Kinsella this week as he explains the week's news, from Gaza to the budget. I chat to authors of The I'm Grand Mamual, PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey about their origin story and how they wrote their brilliant and hilarious book. Finally, Cassie Delaney takes us through the week's celeb news from Holly Willoughby leaving This Morning to who Victoria Beckham sent a bottle of champagne to upon hearing of her divorce.

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The Tories at it Again, TKB & Gemma Dunleavy and The Sphere and the Way it Might Look at You

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 02:00:06 GMT

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This week I'm joined by journalist Carl Kinsella who is super smart and clued in when it comes to the news, and is going to help us sound super smart and clued in too. We discuss the Tory conference, what we can expect from next week's budget and the horror of the Parisian bed bugs.

I chat to TKB and Gemma Dunleavy about their new piece of theatre work, how they came together and how they feel about opportunities in the arts for working class people.

Then Emer McLysaght returns to chat through the week's stories in popular culture. We spend ages talking about the Sphere in Las Vegas, the Beyonce film and Pamela Anderson going makeup free at Paris Fashion Week.

Recommendations:

High Fidelity

Tell Me What I Am by Una Mannion

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Come hang out with me in Limerick on October 18th!

Or in the Everyman in Cork in February!

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Goodbye Aoife (kind of), James Kavanagh and Taylor Swift's Impact

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 02:00:53 GMT

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Well, the moment has come for the last news catch-up with Aoife Moore, who's leaving the nest for a new job with the big bad BBC. I'm so proud, and also so sad, but mainly happy for her. We've got some good stories to cover in our final conversation in this context!

Gra ar an Tra launched this week on Virgin Media Television and people were ready to hate the Love Island meets the Gaelteacht format but... they loved it? I catch up with one of the show's hosts, and my pal, James Kavanagh.

Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe ad I discuss the week's stories from the world of popular culture, from Taylor Swift inventing American football to Laurence Fox's disgusting display on GB News.

Reccomendations:

Your Fat Friend

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

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Dail Protests, a Housing Dispatch from Berlin, and unfortunatley, Russell Brand

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 02:00:31 GMT

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This week Aoife Moore and I catch you up on the news from the Dail Protests to a world record at the Ploughing Championships.

I chat to pod listener Hugo Mills about his experience of moving to Berlin due to the hostile rental market in Ireland, and what we could learn from them in terms of improving the rental market.

Cian Sullivan and I chat through the week's celeb stories, from the Russell Brand fallout to Ireland's most infamous hole, and Taylor Swift and Sophie Turner's power move.

Come and see me live in Dolans in Limerick on October 18th or in the Everyman in Cork on February 1st!

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USB-C at long last, Aoife Moore and Ashton and Mila's total mess-up

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:00:44 GMT

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This week it's an Aoife Moore double bill with our usual catch-up on the news and a chat with her about her BEST-SELLING book, The Long Game: Inside Sinn Fein.

James O'Hagan and I discuss the Aston and Mila mess-up as well as WTAF Drew Barrymore is thinking and James' close and personal encounter with a Hollywood celeb.

Come and see me live in Dolans in Limerick on October 18 and in the Everyman in Cork on February 1! I'll show you a good time, I promise.

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Better Together Special

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 02:00:20 GMT

Lads, I'm really sick. Unfortunately I couldn't produce an episode this week as a result. However, I'm delighted to share with you the audio from a brilliant panel I hosted at All Together Now. It was produced by Vickey Curtis, and features the brilliant Louise Bruton, Ruadhán Ó Críodáin and Pradeep Mahadeshwar. We discussed the meaning of allyship, and heard some truly eye watering stories of failed attempts. It was lots of fun, but I learned a lot too. I hope you'll enjoy.

In other news, Aoife's book is out! Get it here.

Also, I'm coming to Limerick next month! I'm super excited - get tickets here.

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Worms for Brains, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen and Farewell to The Idol

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 02:00:50 GMT

This week Aoife Moore brings us the news including the new electoral map and the horror of doctors finding a worm in your brain. Then, you'll hear my chat with Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen from Saturday's live show at the Cork Podcast Festival. We discuss saying goodbye to Aisling and where they're headed next. Finally, myself and Esther O'Moore Donohoe discuss the week's celebrity news, including the cancellation of The Idol and the Adele superfan kicking up a fuss in Vegas.

Reccomendations:

Starstruck

Scrapper

Theatre Camp

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Armed Gardai, Solas Project, and the Scooter Braun of it all...

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 02:00:10 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the week's news, including the announcement that armed gardai are going to be deployed onto the streets of Dublin, and the horror of the Lucy Letby case (it's from 7:15 to around 12:39 if you'd prefer to avoid it, which I totally understand).

Our interview this week is Ashling Golden of Solas Project who work to deliver a rounded intervention for all young people who are at risk and on the margins of society, from the age of 5 to 26. We discuss their work and what it is that can lead a young person to anti-social behaviour and crime.

Finally, Cassie Delaney and I get down to brass tacks about what is going on with Scooter Braun, why we wish celebrities would stop talking about what they eat, and say goodbye to Michael Parkinson.

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ATM Madness, Vibrators for Beginners and Matty Healy's Latest (Mis?)Adventure

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 02:00:00 GMT

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The PSNI Data Breach, Kelly Shatter and a farewell to Sinead

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 02:00:40 GMT

This week we catch up on the week's news with Aoife Moore as always, including the seriousness of the PSNI data breach, job losses at Accenture and leave for people experiencing domestic violence. I chat to theatre maker Kelly Shatter about her Fringe Festival dark comedy play The Scratcher which was inspired by every day addictive behaviours and coming to bisexuality late. LGBTQ+ activist James O'Hagan takes us through the week's stories from Sinead O'Connor's funeral to Strictly announcing Angela Scanlan as a cast member!

To hear this week's gorgeous mailbag episode with brilliant contributions from you guys, join the Patreon here, and don't forget to send thoughts, comments and your take on things to 0892096423.

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A Welcome Home for our World Cup Queens, Una Mullally on Sinead O'Connor and those Lizzo Accusations

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 02:00:31 GMT

We're baaaaack! Thank you for coming back after my week off! This week Aoife Moore and I get down to the news business. We chat through the homecoming of the women of the world cup, the propsed sex-for-rent ban, and two of the wildest stories we've ever discussed.

I felt like it was important to take some time to talk about Sinead O'Connor as there was no podcast last week. I've loved reading Una Mullally's writing about Sinead in the Irish Times over the years along with her recent piece for the New York Times, so was grateful she was up for chatting. I was particularly grateful to her for the reminder she gives at the end of our chat.

Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chatted through the week's entertainment stories, including what is going on with Lizzo, Ariana's new relationship, as well as the impact of social media trolling on Claire Byrne's exit from the race to be presenter of the Late Late Show.

Recommendations:

Aisling Ever After by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen

The List by Yomi Adegoke

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BARBIE

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 02:00:58 GMT

I'm on holidays, so this week I'm sharing with you an episode which would normally only be heard by Patreon pals.

For this month's cultural reflection there was only one thing I could possible choose: BARBIE. Jenn Gannon and I chatted about the movie, the road to it getting made, the things we loved, what made us cry, and lots more. Hope you enjoy.

If you'd like to hear more of this kind of thing, join us on the Patreon where you'll have access to all the previous culture episodes as well as the monthly mailbag episodes too.

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TUSLA in Crisis, Sophie White and Bad Gig Behaviour

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:00:17 GMT

This is the 69th episode of the podcast and honestly, what is wrong with us that we struggle so much to be mature around this number? ANYWAY, the news is pretty bleak this week but Aoife Moore and I do our best to take you through it. We do end on a good note!

Sophie White won a HUGE award in America this week for her brilliantly disturbing novel Where I End. I was thrilled to nab her when she was fresh off the plane to talk about perseverence and the struggle to keep going when the rejections are coming thick and fast.

Cassie Delaney took us through the celebrity stories this week, from Miranda Lambert losing it over some selfie taking fans, to our happiness for Lindsay Lohan and Paul Rudd's commitment to being sound.

Reccommendations:

The Bear - Season Two is here!

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

The Louis Theroux Podcast

Survival of the Thickest

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Buy Where I End here.

Get tickets for my live show at the Cork Podcast Festival here.

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Ryan Tubridy Goes to the Oireachtas, Aoife Drury, and Jonah Hill's Bad Behaviour

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 02:00:00 GMT

This week's episode begins with the usual news catch-up with Aoife Moore who takes us through the latest developments with RTE, as well as what's going on with the BBC. Then, we move directly into the pop culture catch-up with Cian Sullivan who gives us the lowdown on Jonah Hill's text messages, Britney Spears' recent troubles and the beauty of the Barbie promo trail. Our interview this week is at the end of the episode rather than the middle where it usually is because I thought it would be good to get some expert advice from a professional on boundaries, therapy speak and healthy relationships. Aoife Drury, pyschosexual and relationship psychotherapist did just that.

Join me for my next live show at the Cork Podcast Festival - tickets are available here.

To support the podcast and get extra episodes join the Patreon here.

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Yet More RTE, Sinead O'Carroll and the Kyle and Mauricio Question

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 02:00:15 GMT

Well, there's loads more RTE stuff to be broken down so Aoife Moore and I get right into it. We also discuss the investigation into cocaine in the White House, the tragic loss of two young Irish lives in Ios, and the Israeli attack in Jenin.

The Women's World Cup is right around the corner, so it's time to hop on the bandwagon. Ahead of her journey to Australia to report on the tournament, TheJournal.ie editor Sinead O'Carroll joined me to explain why the presence of Ireland at the world cup is something anyone with an interest in women and equality should be excited about.

Esther O'Moore Donohoe joined me to chat through the week's stories in showbiz and entertainment including the rumours about Beverly Hill's housewife Kyle Richard's marriage and lots more besides.

Pre-order Aoife's book here.

Check out the maternity podcast I did here.

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The RTÉ Debacle, Mark O'Connell and well, more RTÉ Debacle

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:00:37 GMT

This episode is a little unusual as I decided it'd be best to combine the new and entertainment slots since the biggest story of the week straddles both worlds. Aoife Moore and I did out very best to explain what's gone on and why it's significant... obviously there are opinions too.

In this week's interview I chat to the super-smart Mark O'Connell about his new book A Thread of Violence: A Story of Truth, Intervention and Murder in which he explores the crimes committed by Malcolm McArthur through conversations with the man himself. He also examines the moral implications of true crime becoming content via his unique narrative voice. It's great. He's great, and I hope you love our chat.

Recommendations:

Platonic

Aisling Ever After

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The Titanic Submarine, Ceara Carney and Adele's Battle for the Rocky Statue

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:00:51 GMT

This week Aoife and I discuss the search for the missing Titanic submarine, the charges against Andrew Tate, and some actual, 100%, bona fide GOOD NEWS!

I chat to the host of the eco-podcast Book of Leaves about how to combat feeling powerless about climate change, and whether small personal changes actually matter in the grand scheme of things. (Spoiler: I found this incredibly uplifting.)

Cassie Delaney takes us through the week's showbiz stories, from Dave Fanning's apology to the epic showdown between Adele and Sylvester Stallone over a Rocky statue (I may be adding a little drama here).

Reccommendation:

A Thread of Violence: A Story of Truth, Invention, and Murder, by Mark O'Connell

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Christy Dignam, Fruit and a truly BIZARRE set of entertainment stories

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 02:00:09 GMT

This week Aoife Moore tells us about Trump's indictment, insufficient ADHD series and the sad death of Christy Dignam. I speak to the creators of a new fictional podcast series about queer life in Dublin. James O'Hagan and I discuss Kelis and Bill Murray, a possible Oasis reunion, and Harry Styles at Slane.

Climate podcast recommendations:

TV reccommendation:

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Read James O'Hagan's GCN piece on fatphobia in the gay community here.

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Canada Wildfires, Courtney Smith and Holly Willoughby's 'Are you ok?'

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 02:00:20 GMT

This week Aoife Moore explains the news, including what's going on with the dam in Ukraine, what's happening in Canada and why it's resulted in New York turning yellow, and why Ireland is being let down by the lack of mental health services in the prison system.

Courtney Smith and I talk about her career as a stylist and creative director, how faking it til she made it got her career going and her passion for personal style.

Emer McLysaght updates us on the Royal Blood drama, Taylor Swift's love life and Holly Willoughby's response to the Philip Schofield drama.

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A Voluntary Contribution, Niamh Orbinski and the Glamour of the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:00:43 GMT

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Aoife Moore takes us through the week's stories from yet more horrifying homelessness to a vape ban and Uganda's cruel homophobic laws.

I chat to Niamh Orbinski about her book No Apologies: Ditch Diet Culture and Rebuild Your Relationship with Food and why it's so hart to dismantle diet culture despite all of the science disproving it.

Cassie Delaney and I run the gamut of showbiz stories this week including Kendrick Lamar's Stephen's Green Shopping Centre video and Kylie Minogue's run-in with Conor McGregor, and of course, the return of Samantha Jones.

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Queen E. Jean Carroll, Aubrey Gordon and Goodbye to Tina Turner

Fri, 26 May 2023 02:00:32 GMT

Another week, another episode! Aoife Moore explains why the budget is already being spoken about, months in advance, we chat about the ICONIC E. Jean Carroll, and what's happening with the new search for Madeiline McCann.

I speak with the brilliant Aubrey Gordon about her new book You Just Need To Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People, as well as diet culture in general and the challenges we face as fat people living in a fatphobic world. (I LOVE HER.)

Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the entertainment stories of the week from the death of Tina Turner to Ryan Tubridy's last Late Late Show and the strange and beautiful new Lewis Capaldi statue.

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Artifical Intelligence, Daisy Kelliher and a Beyoncé Breakdown

Fri, 19 May 2023 02:00:21 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the horrific news this week from an attack on a teenager to the burning of refugee's tents. I chat to Below Deck: Sailing Yacht's Daisy Kelliher about how she got into yachting, the pressure to represent Ireland on such a huge platform, and more. Sissy That Pod's Cian Sullivan and I talk about his trip to Eurovision, my night with Beyoncé and whether we believe the Taylor Swift/Matty Healy rumours.

I recommended Sophie White's book My Hot Friend.

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The Price of Milk, Georgie Crawford and Another Eurofailure

Fri, 12 May 2023 02:00:55 GMT

We're baaaaack! Aoife Moore and I disucss the price of groceries and whether anything is going to be done about it, as well as what's happening in the Stardust inquest and a story that made me more angry than almost any other one we've ever discussed.

Georgie Crawford and I chat about her new book Glow, and whether you can break out of the limitations your set yourself for your life.

James O'Hagan and I question whether Euphoria could actually be filming in Ireland, as well as what went wrong with our Eurovision entry and what we think about the rumours that Patrick Kielty is the new Late Late Show host.

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Holly Cairns at the Sugar Club

Fri, 05 May 2023 02:00:31 GMT

I'm taking a little breather this week so here's my recent chat with Holly Cairns at my live show in the Sugar Club to keep you going until next week. Holly does a great job of demystifying politics and our political system, all while telling us about how she went from not being politically active to being the leader of a political party in just a few years.

There's also a new Patreon episode this week in which Sophie White and I chat about Netflix's Lewis Capaldi documentary How I'm Feeling Now. Click here to support the podcast and access a bonus episode every second week.

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Abortion Law, Sam McKnight and the Eurovision Debacle

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:00:15 GMT

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This week Aoife Moore fills us in on what the three year review of our abortion law found in terms of shortcomings, as well as the potential of another Biden Trump showdown. (Spare me.)

I chat to hair ICON Sam McKnight about his decades of doing the coolest hair on everyone from Princess Diana to the Hadids, and about the launch of his products into Brown Thomas.

Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the news around Ireland's Eurovision entry this week, Adele's power to change minds about James Corden, and Sofia Richie's wedding for content (and love I'm sure).

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The Hutch Trial, Sinéad O'Shea and an Embarrassment (literally) of Showbiz Stories

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:00:10 GMT

This week Aoife Moore tells us about the conclusion of the Hutch trial and why Mary Lou McDonald was dragged into it, as well as more housing madness and a great news story about the continued success of Rhasidat Adeleke.

I chat to filmmaker Sinéad O'Shea about her new film Pray for Our Sinners which shines a light on Mary and Paddy Randles, a couple of doctors who brilliantly resisted the control of the church in Navan during the 60s and beyond.

Then... Aoife and I chat about the week's entertainment stories. If you listen you'll hear why - we really enjoyed it and hopefully you will too.

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The Biden Visit, Saoirse Noonan and Aine O'Gorman and Ariana's PSA

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 02:00:37 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I chat through the impact of the Biden visit, the tragic death of Geila Ibram and subsequent conversation around sex worker's safety, and catering returning to Irish Rail. I chat to Saoirse Noonan and Aine O'Gorman of the Women's National Team about how they're feeling in the lead-up to the world cup and the challenges that come with being a woman playing sport at this level. James O'Hagan and I find out what the real story is with Liam Payne vs. Tomy Fury and process Ariana Grande's message about body chat.

Reccomendations

Beef

Swarm

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Spicebag, Margaret Josephs and Barbiepalooza

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:00:31 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the Spicebag controversy and my head nearly explodes, Margaret Josephs of The Real Housewives of New Jersey and I discuss feminism and the housewives among other things, and Cassie Delaney and I lose our minds about the Barbie movie.

Recommendations

The Super Mario Bros Movie

Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now

Bar Cañete

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Kellie Harrington's Bad Week, We Consent, and the Glorious Paul O'Grady

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 02:00:08 GMT

This week's news catch-up with journalist Aoife Moore features the fallout from the eviction ban and the general sense of further impending doom when it comes to housing in Ireland, Kellie Harrington's worst ever interview and lots more besides. I chat to Sarah Monaghan, project manager of the DRCC's We Consent campaign. Is it possible to change Ireland's culture around consent? (I really hope so.) PLUS, Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the cultural gift that is the Gwyneth trial, the glory of Paul O'Grady (RIP) and say fair play to Emily Ratajkowski who's been enjoying a public smooch with Harry Styles.

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The Eviction Ban Again, Sheelan Yousefizadeh and Gwyneth's Bone Broth Nightmare

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:00:02 GMT

This week journalist Aoife Moore and I discuss the eviction ban (again), whether or not Donald Trump is getting arrested and the appearance of a frankly frighteningly giant rabbit. I catch up on what's going on with the continued protests in Iran over women's rights with Irish-Iranian woman Sheelan Yousefzadeh, who also shares what's being done in Ireland to support the protests and protesters. Then Cian Sullivan and I digest the week's entertainment news, from Gwyneth and her (unsurprisingly) ludicrous diet, to Miriam O'Callaghan ruling herself out of the Late Late race.

Reccommendations:

Next in Fashion (again)

Daisy Jones and the Six

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A Biden Visit, Siobhán McSweeney and Ryan Tubridy Says Goodbye

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 03:00:46 GMT

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This week journalist Aoife Moore joins us from sunny Tenerife - such is her commitment to news that even on holiday she wants to catch you up! We discuss a Good Friday visit from President Joe Biden, and Bill and Hillary Clinton as well as a wardrobe decision with significance from Ireland's women's rugby team.

I chat with actor Siobhán McSweeney about the impact Derry Girls has had on her career and all the brilliant stuff she's been working on from Extraordinary to the Great Pottery Throw Down. (Btw - the final has aired now - I spoke to Siobhán last week before it aired.)

Emer McLysaght and I revel in a break news story - the announcement by Ryan Tubridy that he's stepping down from the Late Late Show. Who will be stepping up? We also chat about the Oscars and the Gary Lineker debacle.

Reccommendation:

Next in Fashion

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The Eviction Ban, Claire Walsh, and the Scandoval Heard Round the Internet

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:00:13 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the end of the eviction ban, the double standard when it comes to the Burkes, and teaching kids about the existence of trans people. Claire Walsh tells me about how finding free diving in her thirties changed her life, and all about her book Under Water: How Holding My Breath Taught Me to Live. Cassie Delaney and I discuss the IFTA nominations, scumbag of the decade Stephen Bear, and the Vanderpump Rules scandal.

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Holly Cairns' Ascendence, the Mother Crew, and the Audacity of Gaga's Dognapper

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:00:51 GMT

I can hardly believe it but this is the fiftieth episode of Catch Up with Louise McSharry! Thank you so much for being with me so far. This week's episode is chockablock, starting with a lengthy intro from me in which I discuss this article from The Cut. I think many of us would be better off if Ozempic wasn't a thing and I appreciate that this article has been triggering for many, so if you'd like to skip that section, skip to 17:30.

Aoife Moore and I discuss the week's news as usual, from the Windsor Framework (don't worry if you don't know what that is, we got you), to Holly Cairns becoming leader of the Social Democrats, and a pathetic attempt by us to explain why the Northern Lights were visible from Ireland this week. We really just shouldn't talk about science.

In the interview segment I chat to Lisa Connell and Cormac Cashman about the wonder that is Mother, the party they're throwing as part of St. Patrick's Festival and why safe queer spaces are so important.

In entertainment, James O'Hagan and I digest the SAG Awards, whether Paul Mescal was slighted by Zendaya (he wasn't), Dwayne Wade's beautiful speech in support of his trans daughter Zaya and the sheer audacity, nerve and gumption of one of Lady Gaga's dognappers.

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Reccommendations:

M&S Mac and Cheese Bombs (yes, really)

Self Esteem - Prioritise Pleasure

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Omagh, Willie White and ANGELA BASSETT DID THE THING

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:00:56 GMT

Well. This turned into a really long episode - sorry about that! There was just so much to talk about! Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland and I discuss the absolutely horrific attempted murder of a PSNI officer in Omagh, as well as the movement within the Social Democrats and the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We also talk about Nicola Bulley, and social media's influence on active investigations.

I chat to comedian and actor Willie White about his experience of addiction and how it led him to Mountjoy which ended up leading him to the stage. You can check him out in The Examination as it tours nationwide next month.

Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the BAFTAs, from gaeilge on the red carpet to Angela Bassett doing the thing, plus Molly Mae and how mothers can never win in the public eye.

Fleishman is in Trouble is this week's reccomendation.

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Female Leadership, Ruadhán Ó'Críodáin and Rihanna's Half-time Show

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:00:45 GMT

In this week's news catch-up Aoife Moore and I talk about Nicola Sturgeon stepping down and how desperately we need more female leaders, as well as the horror of the murder of Brianna Ghey and the rest of the week's news. Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, executive director of ShoutOut, tells us about the work being done by the organisation to get into schools to make them as safe as possible for young LGBTQ+ people, as well as what we can do to ensure young trans people in Ireland are safe. Then, myself and Orlaith Condon of My Pod on Paper chat through the week's celeb news, and I finally release my thoughts on Rihanna's Halftime Show (safe space engaged, please do not come for me, or if you want to come for me, send it via 0892096423).

Only one recommendation this week, and it's Monica Heisey's Really Good, Actually.

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Turkey and Syria, Dr. Maeve O'Rourke and The Grammys vs. Stan Culture

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:00:03 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland breaks down what's happened with the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and how we can help, as well as the latest survey on child hunger and the madness of the State of the Union Address in America. I chat to Dr. Maeve O'Rourke about her work with survivors of the Magdelene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes. She explains how we can have an impact in terms of ensuring all people who survived Mother and Baby Homes are included in the Redress scheme. Finally, Emer McLysaght and I chat through the week's entertainment stories, including the wild online response to the Grammys and Kourtney Kardashian's vagina gummies.

Reccomendations:

Shrinking

New Girl

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The Far Right, Joanna Cooper, and Sam Smith Backlash

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 03:00:23 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland explains what is going on with Leo Varadkar and nursing homes and we discuss the frightening rise of anti-immigration 'protests' in Ireland. I chat to model and influencer Joanna Cooper about her work as an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society and our experiences of early-onset dementia via our mothers. Cian Sullivan takes us through the week's entertainment news from Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour announcement to the backlash against Sam Smith.

Recommendations:

Women Talking

Other People

Pamela: A Lot Story (for some reason I kept calling it 'To Pamela' in the pod, so sorry about that...)

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A Petty Pope, Rachael Kelly and M&Ms are OVER

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 03:00:44 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I catch up on all the news from the ever-present Enoch Burke to the late Pope Benedict's posthumous book of petty accusations. Rachael Kelly of Bohs tells me all about the growth in women's football and what it means for girls and women in 2023. James O'Hagan and I get into the nitty gritty of Beyonce playing in Dubai and what the actual hell is going on in America with the cancellation of the M&Ms spokescandies. Yes, spokescandies.

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Recommendations:

Catherine Called Birdy

The Last of Us

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Jacinda Arden, Santis O'Garro and Shakira vs. Pique

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:00:22 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news from Jacinda Arden's resignation to the ongoing tragedy of male violence in Ireland. I chat to Santis O'Garro about her new book: Money Mentor: How to Manage Debt, Reach Your Goals and Achieve Financial Wellness about how she became a personal finance expert and what advice she has if you feel like you've lost your grip on your finances. Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the week's showbiz news from the Andrea Riseborough Oscars conversation to what's going on with Shakira, a life size with figurine, a pot of jam and a hit song.

Reccomendations:

To Leslie

Great Pottery Throw Down

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The Price of a Pint, Dom Skinner and Throuple No One Would Have Predicted

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 03:00:48 GMT

Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I chat through the week's news from Mary Lou McDonald being left out of a vital meeting, to the anti-immigration 'protests' plaguing the country. MAC Gobal Senior Artist and Glow Up judge Dom Skinner chats with me about his career and his ethos for makeup. Cassie Delaney and I chat the week's entertainment and culture stories, from the Golden Globes to throuples and Gwen Stefani's cultual appropriation.

Recommendations:

Matilda: The Musical

The Banshees of Inisherin

The Real Housewives of Miami

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A Bag of Shite, MayKay and the Andrew Tate Takedown

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 03:00:51 GMT

Hello pals and happy new year! On this episode Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news, from A&E mayhem to a literal bag of shite. I chat with MayKay about her trip to Palestine last year, and why she's so committed to spreading the word of what's happening there. Cian Sullivan of Sissy That Pod takes us through the entertainment news, including a chat about the Andrew Tate vs. Greta Thunberg showdown of the century.

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Louise and Aoife's Festive Special!

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:00:18 GMT

This week in a special episode to tide us over during the holidays, Aoife Moore and I chat through some of the year's biggest stories. From women's safety, to the Oscars slap and Harry and Meghan, we get into it!

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The Pathetic Jeremy Clarkson, Rory Hearne and Nepo Babies Galore

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 03:00:06 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I chat through the news from the rotation of the Taoisigh to the pathetic Jeremy Clarkson's awful behaviour. Rory Hearne, author of Gafs: Why No One Can Get a House, and What We Can Do About It, gives us hope by telling us what can be done to sort out the housing crisis. Emer McLysaght and I have a ball chatting about a potential end for Paul and Phoebe, Edie Falco's Avatar error and the nepo baby conversation.

No reccomendations this week, I am up the walls with work and Christmas prep so haven't had a moment to consume anything good.

I know this time of year can be really hard, so please take care of yourselves. If you need support, contact The Samaritans at 116 123. You're not alone. x

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The Weather (yes, really), Shon Faye and the Onstage Visitor No One Wanted

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 03:00:51 GMT

Back once again with your weekly catch-up of news culture. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland brings us up to date on the week's news, I chat to Shon Faye about her brilliant book The Transgender Issue and the new book she's working on. Esther O'Moore Donohoe gives us her take on Harry and Meghan, Stephen Bear being acquainted with justice and lots more.

Recommendations:

My Unorthodox Life

Mango's plus size extension

Golden Bake Mini Pepperoni Pizza Jambons

Sza - SOS

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Rent, Maeve Higgins and The Holiday that Never Was

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 03:00:23 GMT

The universe (my voice) was against us this week but nothing stops podcasting so here we are with another episode! Aoife Moore and I chat through another horrendous story about housing and the way it's ruining our lives. Maeve Higgins tells us about her new comedy album A Very Special Woman and Orlaith Condon explains why a sequel to The Holiday was just a figment of someone's imagination.

Recommendations:

Lady Chatterly's Lover

Southern Hospitality

Other Voices

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Good news, How to Tell a Secret and the Woes of Balenciaga

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 03:00:29 GMT

This week the news was largely good! Can you believe it? Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through stories of shortened work weeks and medical progress. Shaun Dunne and Anna Rodgers, co-directors of How to Tell a Secret, tell us about making their remarkable film about HIV disclosure. Cassie Delaney explains what exactly has happened with Balenciaga and what Billie Eilish had to say about her relationship.

Recommendations;

Virgin River

Aldi Luxury Extra Buttery Toffee Popcorn

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Colorado Springs, Felispeaks and Taylor Swift Takes on Ticketmaster

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 03:00:29 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I work through the bleakness that is the news this week. We get into the horrific shooting in Colorado Springs, the protests in East Wall and the latest Daft report on rental housing.

My guest is the utterly charming and incredibly talented Felispeaks, who you may know from television appearances, their role in Thisispopbaby's Wake, or via their incredible poetry. We chat about how they keep their standards so incredibly high, and how they feels about their continued success.

LGBT activist and podcaster James O'Hagan breaks down this week's biggest stories from the world of entertainment. We chat about Taylor Swift taking on Ticketmaster, the conclusion of the Joe Lycett vs. David Beckham situation and the news that Eurovision is taking its voting worldwide.

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Vicky Phelan, Aoife Martin and the LBD with BDE

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 03:00:02 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I chat about Vicky Phelan's remarkable impact as she catches us up on the rest of the week's news. Aoife Martin explains why Trans Awareness Week matters. Esther O'Moore Donohoe brings us up to date on the week's entertainment stories from Pete Davidson's new romance rumours to Dolly Parton being given $100 million by Jeff Bezos.

Only one recommendation this week - Emer and Esther's Sunday Roast with Esther and Emer!

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Sean Penn's Oscar, Dr. David Jack and I'm a Celeb's Questionable Decision and

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 03:00:09 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland tells us about what's happening with the tech job losses, what happened with the mid-terms in America, and goes on what she calls her 'biggest ever rant' on the podcast about Sean Penn's Oscar. I chat to Dr. David Jack about what we're all doing wrong with our skincare routine. Emer McLysaght takes us through the week's entertainments stories from Matt Hancock going into I'm a Celeb to whether or not Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers are actually engaged.

Reccomendations:

Maeve Higgins on Adam Buxton

Back to the Beach with Lauren Conrad

Buying Beverly Hills

Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me

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Fr. Sean Sheehy, Andrea Horan and the Halloween Costume We'll Never Forget

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 03:00:54 GMT

Back once again with an episode to catch you up on the week. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news stories while I struggle to understand why people continue to be shocked by the Catholic ethos. I chat to Andrea Horan of Tropical Popical about the nail bar's tenth birthday, making your business politically engaged, and why she rejects the idea that businesses should be driven by expansion. Finally, a newly engaged Orlaith Condon and I chat through the week's celeb antics, including some of the week's best and worst Halloween costumes.

You can read TV writer Scott Bryan's Vogue piece on Kit O'Connor here.

Watch Hustle here.

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Club Opening Hours, Nemat Sadat and the Last Time We Talk about Kanye (Hopefully)

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:00:20 GMT

Aoife Moore fills us in on what's going on in the UK, I talk to Nemat Sadat about their work to get LGBTQ+ people out of Afghanistan and into safety, and Cassie Delaney and I draw a line under Kanye and his mess.

Reccomendations:

Sheepwalk House

The Cake Mantell

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Liz Truss, Juliana Shiel and a Super Special Salad Dressing

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 02:00:00 GMT

This week Aoife Moore, political correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland, takes us through the news and we chat about what's going on with Liz Truss safe in the knowledge that it will all have changed by the time this episode goes live. Juliana Shiel tells me why she decided to share her experience of an abusive relationship and to start a podcast to give other people the opportunity to share theirs. Cian Sullivan and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod do a brilliant job of breaking down the James Corden debacle, what exactly went on with Graham Norton and JK Rowling, and what's so special about Olivia Wilde's salad dressing.

Recommendations:

Where I End by Sophie White

Am I Being Unreasonable?

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World Cup Qualifying, Kathryn Ferguson and the Wonderful Angela Lansbury

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:01:22 GMT

Greetings from New York! This whole episode was recorded on zoom and edited on a plane so apologies if there are any hiccups. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I chatted about the brilliant Women's National Team qualifying for the World Cup, Creeslough, and very, very bad men being very bad, again. I discuss the excellent new Sinead O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares with its director Kathryn Ferguson, and a sickly Esther O'Moore-Donohoe and I lament the loss of Angela Lansbury.

Recommendation this week is Where I End by Sophie White.

There is absolutely something else I said I would link here but I can't remember - if you hear me refer to it and want to be linked, drop me a DM!

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A concrete issue, Aoife Gallagher and Ye's Abhorrent Behaviour

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:00:04 GMT

Em, can you believe it's episode THIRTY? I can not.

Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland tells us about the news stories of the week from a whole lot of discussion about the price of concrete to why Kim K's been fined for her involvement in crypto. Aoife Gallagher, author of Web of Lies: The Lure and Danger of Conspiracy Theories, chats to me about why ordinary people can become absolutely entrapped in conspiracy theories and radicalised by the internet. In our entertainment catch-up, Jenn Gannon and I rant and rave about Kanye West's latest batch of appalling behaviour (it's ongoing), and coo over Jamie Lee Curtis' pure and wholesome carry on while in Dublin.

Recommendations:

Can I Tell You a Secret

Nothing Compares

The Bear

The Streets - Original Pirate Material, A Grand Don't Come for Free

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The Budget, Jenny Keane and the True Extent of Tristan Thompson's Scumbaggery

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 02:00:30 GMT

Fresh off the plane from NYC, or fresh out of Leinster House more like, Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland breaks down the Budget for us. There's lots of good news, but is it enough? Holistic Sex Educator Jenny Keane tells me about her work and why it's so important that we are connected to our sexuality, as well as talking about a recent road bump she encountered along the way. Cassie Delaney of Tall Tales Podcasts chats through the week's entertainment stories, from Sister Act 3 to crying ugly tears at The Kardashians.

Recommendations:

Last Chance U

The Handmaid's Tale

How to Become a Dancer in 72,000 Easy Lessons

Vicky

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Cherry Orchard, Ellen Keane and the Media Madness over Meghan Markle

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 02:00:30 GMT

Aoife Moore beams into us from NYC this week as we catch up on the week's news, including the Cherry Orchard incident and what's going on in Iran. Ellen Keane chats to me about the pressures of advocacy and why she's so passionate about promoting positive body image. Orlaith Condon tells me about her new podcast Don't Quote Me and catches us up on the week's pop culture news, from the Holly and Phillip debacle to Simon Cowell's extremely wrong very dodgy Baby One More Time prediction.

Recommendations

Industry is starting on BBC One on Tuesday

The Bear is starting on Disney Plus on October 5th.

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The Queen, Fionnuala Jones and Emmys Nonsense

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 02:00:32 GMT

This week Aoife Moore, political correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland, and I have lots to discuss.The queen is dead, the dail is back, and the Gardai are learning martial arts. Fionnuala Jones joins me to tell us about her new podcast Flop Culture, as well work/life balance and relying on social media for work when your relationship with social media is complicated. Emer McLysaght joins me to chat through the week's pop culture stories, from the Emmys to Britney's questionable Instagram post and Jedward taking on the monarchy.

Recommendations:

Wake

Hacks

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Enoch Burke, Lilly Higgins and Don't Worry Darling and

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 02:00:47 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland updates us on the latest with Enoch Moore's bizarre decisions as well as recapping the rest of the week's news including the latest on the energy crisis. I chat with the lovely Lilly Higgins about her new book The Homemade Year, affirmations, the moon and lots more besides. Then Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the Don't Worry Darling Saga, Kourtney x Boohoo's move toward sustainability and all the rest of the week's entertainment news highlights.

Contact the Money Advice and Budgeting Service here.

Watch Real Girlfriends in Paris here.

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Life-saving Tea, Emma Doran and the Win Butler Disappointment

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 02:00:26 GMT

Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the week's news, including the impact of the cost of living crisis on parents as kids go back to school. I chat to Emma Doran about her career in comedy and carving out a space for yourself when motherhood threatens to take over your life. Cassie Delaney of Tall Tales Podcast Production fills us in on the week's entertainment stories from Britney's voice note to the revelations about Win Butler of Arcade Fire.

Donate to the Irish Red Cross' Pakistan Floods appeal here.

This week's recommendation was Mo on Netflix.

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Robert Troy, Emmet Kirwan and Harry Styles' Stans

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:00:32 GMT

This week Aoife Moore breaks down the Robert Troy fiasco, Emmet Kirwan tells me about his new show Accents, and Sophie White and Jen O'Dwyer of Mother of Pod chat through the week's entertainment stories.

Check out Mother of Pod here.

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Male Violence, Siobhan Murphy and David Attenborough on the Devil Otter who Ate a Minivan

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:00:25 GMT

This episode really is a rollercoaster of emotion as Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I discuss two incidents of male violence this week, one domestic and one homophobic, then laugh at the typically Irish responses to new Garda uniforms. Siobhan Murphy, who I got to know on Interior Design Masters, joins me to discuss her new book More is More Decor and saying feck it to the whole concept of 'flattering' when it comes to clothes. Author and columnist Emer McLysaght and I catch up on the week's entertainment stories, come for our rendition of Darius' rendition of Baby One More Time and stay for Emer's suggestion of the hidden Irish wildlife David Attenborough should cover on his new show.

Recommendations

A League of Their Own

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Industry

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Serena Williams' Farewell, Erica Cody and K-Fed's Pathetic Display

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:00:54 GMT

Aoife Moore fills us in on the week's news from budget rumours to new rules for Whatsapp and Serena Williams' retirement announcement. I chat to Erica Cody about the mad couple of years she's had, from Dancing With the Stars to her new single and being one of Ireland's leading voices of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Cian Sullivan and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod and Queer Classified join me to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss K-Fed's dastardly attempts to make Britney look bad, Kim and Pete and the Kardashian publicity machine, and the new documentary exposing the truth behind the success of Victoria's Secret.

Recommendations:

MUNA

Southern Charm

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Rebekah Vardy, Olivia Rubin and Beyoncé's Tricky Release Week

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:00:00 GMT

This week Aoife Moore, the newly minted Political Correspondent for the Sunday Times Ireland if you don't mind, takes us through the week's news, from Sabina Higgins' letter to the Lionesses Euro victory. (You love it when we talk about sport, we're so good at it.) I chat to fashion designer Olivia Rubin about the journey to her brand, why inclusivity is important to her and what impact offering plus sizes across her whole range has had on her business. Finally, for the week that's in it, My Pod on Paper host Orlaith Condon takes us through the week's entertainment stories, from the Love Island final to Beyonce's tricky release week.

Recommendations:

Big Boys

Queer as Folk

P-Valley

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Consent laws, Pamela Uba and a Middle-Aged Love Island

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 02:00:44 GMT

On this episode Aoife Moore takes us through changes to the laws around consent in rape cases, what's happening with Monkeypox and a devastating McDonalds price hike. I chat to Miss Ireland, Pamela Uba, as her reign comes to an end about the incredible path her life has taken and the brilliant work she's done during her year with the title. Then, Esther O'Moore-Donohoe fills us in on the entertainment news from the return of Joni Mitchell (sob) to the end of Neighbours (sob).

Recommendation:

Hide and Seek by Andrea Mara

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The Heat, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and where Love Island has gone wrong

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 02:00:00 GMT

After the heat this week, there's no denying the impact of climate change, so Aoife Moore brings us up to date on where we stand with it. She also takes us through what's happening in the UK's race for PM, what the US is doing to protect marriage equality and the new SPHE curriculum. I chat to Daisy Edgar-Jones about being an honorary Irish person and being the lead in Where the Crawdad's Sing. Then, Cassie Delaney and I digest the week's events in entertainment, from Jennifer Affleck, to where Love Island has gone wrong, and the Beanie Feldstein/Lea Michele/Funny Girl on Broadway fiasco.

Recommendations:

This American Life episode 774: The Pink House at the Centre of the World

Persuasion on Netflix

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NASA, Erica Tierney and the Khloe and Tristan of it all...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 02:00:28 GMT

Aoife Moore catches us up on the news of the week via excellent insight on the 12th of July's bonfire 'culture' and we attempt to talk about the images released by NASA this week. Let's just say science isn't our strong suit. Erica Tierney explains why women who experience cancer around child birth are being hard done by when it comes to maternity leave, and why things need to change. Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the entertainment stories of the week, from Khloe and Tristan having another child to Jen Shah's guilty plea.

Find Aoife here.

Esther is here.

Recommendations:

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Boris, Kyle Richards, and Three Hour Films

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 02:00:18 GMT

This week's episode features the usual catch up on news with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner, with MAXIMUM politics. Don't have a clue what's happened in the UK this week? No problem, I ask stupid questions so you don't have to. Kyle Actual Richards tells me about life as a housewife, what makes a happy marriage, being drunk on tv, and friendships that endure and those that don't. Then Jenn Gannon and I chat Bette Midler and Macy Gray's comments during the week, as well as whether any film needs to be three hours long and Victoria Beckham's concerns for her daughter Harper.

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Follow Jenn here.

You can read the contents of Mae Martin's thoughtful Instagram stories, referenced by Jenn, here.

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Roe v Wade, Shane Daniel Byrne, and R. Kelly gets his just desserts

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:00:30 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner takes us through the week's news including the announcement of a review of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, WTAF is going on in the US and positive announcements for young Irish women. The hilarious Shane Daniel Byrne tells us about his new RTÉ Player series Love Bites, and having had a life changing pandemic. Writer and co-author of the Aisling books Emer McLysaght reviews the week's entertainment stories from R. Kelly being sentenced to thirty years in prison to Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie and the way it might look at you.

Follow Shane here.

Watch Love Bites here.

Recommendations:

Vladimir by Julia May Jonas

The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club

MUNA

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Beer gardens, Joanne McNally and Love on Tour

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 02:00:15 GMT

News updates from Aoife Moore include the latest on the awful earthquake in Afghanistan and the significance Nick McCarthy of Leinster Rugby's coming out. I chat to Joanne McNally backstage at Vicar Street about success, podcasting and happiness. Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the week's entertainment stories with a hefty dollop of Harry Styles.

Get ticket info for Joanne's tour here.

Listen to My Therapist Ghosted Me here.

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Michael D. Higgins, PJ Kirby, and the Liveline debacle

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:14:43 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner explains whether or not President Michael D. Higgins was wrong to speak out about housing, what the story is with the UK sending flights of asylum seekers to Rwanda and what exactly is going on with the Northern Ireland Protocol. I'm Grand Mam's PJ Kirby talks about moving home and why he decided to take specific action against assaults on members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Cassie Delaney and I start serious with a conversation about what went wrong with Liveline's conversations about gender, plus Britney's wedding and the never-ending conversation about Kim K and the Marilyn dress.

Listen to I'm Grand Mam here.

PLEASE donate to PJ's fundraiser here.

Check out Come Restaurant here.

Find Cassie here, and Aoife here.

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Bozo Boris, Ben Pechey and the Liam Payne of it all

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:00:23 GMT

Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner catches us up on everything from Boris' vote of confidence to Google getting sued over some YouTube videos. Ben Pechey tells me about their book - The Book of Non-Binary Joy: Embracing the Power of YOU. Jenn Gannon and I question whether SJP should keep talking about Kim Cattrall and what exactly is going on with Liam Payne.

You can buy Ben's book here.

Recommendations:

Life and Beth - Disney Plus

Abbott Elementary - Disney Plus

After the Tone

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Holidays, Emilie Pine and Depp vs. Heard

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 02:00:30 GMT

I'm on holidays this week so there's no news catch-up but I took advantage of having a little bit of extra time to have great chat with author Emilie Pine about her new book Ruth & Pen. We talk about fertility, imposter syndrome, sharing personal trauma in public space and much more. Emilie is great.

Then, Cassie Delaney and I seize the opportunity to get into the Depp vs. Heard defamation case. From the way it's being consumed to the way it's being sold, and the way people are responding to it. We had lots to say! I'll be back with a normal episode next week!

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Uvalde, Senator Lynn Ruane and the Dolce and Gabbana of the Kravis wedding

Fri, 27 May 2022 02:00:25 GMT

Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner fills us in on the latest on the horrifying school shooting in Uvalde Texas as well as the rest of the week's news. I speak with Senator Lynn Ruane about class representation in politics and her brilliant podcast series Conversations on the Margin. Cian Nugent and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod and Queer Classified take us through the week's culture and entertainment news, from the spon con wedding to end them all to Christine Quinn on the reality of reality.

Recommendations this week were for Harry's House by Harry Styles, Sorcha Richardson's brilliant new song Archie, This Woman's Work: Essays on Music which was edited by Sinead Gleeson and Kim Gordon, and Irish language feature film An Cailín Ciúin.

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Sanctions, Louise O'Neill and the Cara Delevingne Calm Down Challenge

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:22:27 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner catches us up on the news, including the consequences for government TDs who didn't cooperate on the National Maternity Hospital and the rising star that is Irish athlete Rhasidat Adeleke. Louise O'Neill joined me to talk about her new book Idol and why we can't always trust our own memories. Then, Esther O'Moore Donohoe delights us with an update on the week's culture and entertainment stories, from Cara Delevingne at the Billboard Music Awards to what percentage happy vs. what percentage jealous we are about Nicola Coughlan's brilliant success.

You can buy Louise O'Neill's book here.

Recommendations this week include Cecelia Aherne's book Freckles (I actually listened to the Audiobook which is really well-read, would recommend), Amy Schumer's new series Life & Beth (now available on Disney Plus) and a little note that last week's film recommendation The Worst Person in the World is now on Mubi.

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Shireen Abu Akleh, Róisín Murphy, and Wagatha Christy

Fri, 13 May 2022 02:00:48 GMT

This week we return to the National Maternity Hospital with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner, as well as talking through the other big stories of the week, including the tragic death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. I chat with Róisín Murphy about being back on the road, heading to Body and Soul festival and why some women are considered 'scary'. Then, writer Emer McLysaght takes us through the week's entertainment stories from poor Peter Andre's unexpected role in the Wagatha Christy case to Chet Hanx' bizarre behaviour with Ziwe.

Get Body and Soul tickets here.

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The National Maternity Hospital, Bethany Rutter, and a lock of Marilyn's hair

Fri, 06 May 2022 02:00:20 GMT

Aoife Moore gives us a crystal clear lowdown on what's happening with the National Maternity Hospital, Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court and lots more. Bethany Rutter and I chat about her new book Welcome to Your Life the shocking revelation that fat people don't actually have to be miserable all the time? Then Jenn Gannon and I dissect Kim Kardashian's decision to wear Marilyn Monroe's dress to the Met Gala, a possible Bridgers/Mescal engagement and of course, lots more.

Buy Bethany's book here (it's 99p on Kindle this month!).

Read Evgenia Peretz's brilliant Vanity Fair article as discussed by Jenn and I here.

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BONUS EPISODE: Sit Down with Amy White and Katie Richardson

Mon, 02 May 2022 02:00:40 GMT

This is the first of what I hope will be occasional bonus episodes under the 'sit down' umbrella. These will be longer conversations to facilitate the sharing of experience, so that we might all benefit. This episode features Amy White and Katie Hamilton, two sisters from Dublin. After having a hysterectomy at 25 as part of treatment for cervical cancer, Amy's options were limited when it came to having children. After having two children herself, Katie, Amy's sister, felt able to put herself forward as a surrogate. They thought that was the hard bit sorted, but as it turned out, the path to surrogacy in this country does not run smooth. This open and frank discussion sheds a real light on the need for proper legislation when it comes to women's health and surrogacy in Ireland.

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The Happy Pear, Sow Now and Lea Michele's Whole Vagina

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:00:25 GMT

This week Aoife Moore and I catch up on the week's news including Elon 'Clown Shoe' Musk's latest Twitter movements and The Happy Pear's mistake. We learn about Jacqui McNabb and Tetiana Pankiv's Sow Now initiative, which was borne out of Tetiana feeling absolutely powerless having fled Ukraine and left her husband, parents and friends behind. Then Cian Sullivan and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod and Queer Classified take us through the week's entertainment stories, from Harry Style's confusing statements on sexuality to the gorgeous Heartstopper.

Check out Sow Now here.

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Elon Musk, Sophie White and Coachella Capitalism at its Finest

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 02:00:51 GMT

Ukraine, CAMHS, WTAF Elon Musk is up to - oh my! These are some of the news stories Aoife Moore takes us through this week. Sophie White chats rejection, regret and YouTube families in the context of her new book The Snag List, which is out now! Annnnd Cassie Delaney brings us up to date on Coachella and its influence, as well as the best rom-com news we've had in years.

Buy Sophie's book here!

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Emotional Women, Richie Sadlier, and Bennifer Afflopez

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:00:10 GMT

News stories discussed this week with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner include the crackdown on the Kinahan gang, the heartbreaking spate of homophobic attacks over the past week, and the NI women's football manager's ridiculous comments about women's emotions. Richie Sadlier chats about his new book Let's Talk and how we can change the culture when it comes to young men, relationships and sexuality. Annnnnd Esther O'Moore Donohoe debuts a stunning Britney Spears impression, among other things.

Get Richie's book here.

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Bucha, Katie McCabe, and the Kardashians Playing us Like a Fiddle

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 02:00:09 GMT

This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner chats us through the news, including the very upsetting happenings in Ukraine and the super news about new licensing laws. Republic of Ireland Women’s Football captain, and all-round legend, Katie McCabe chats to me about growing up as a football loving girl and what we can do to combat the fact that so many young people are opting out of extracurricular activities like sport because of the way they feel about their bodies. PLUS, Jenn Gannon chats us through the entertainment stories of the week from Britney signing a book deal to all the Kardashian news coming out ahead of the launch of their new show next week.

Find Louise's Spotify here!

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The Rotunda, Andrew Fitzsimons, and the Slap Heard Round the World...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:00:21 GMT

This week Aoife Moore fills us in on the week's news, celebrity hair guru Andrew Fitzsimons explains why inclusivity was at the heart of the campaign for his new hair brand and Cassie Delaney digests alllll the takes on this year's Oscars drama.

You can read the brilliant Laura Capon piece Andrew and I refer to here.

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A New Beginning

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 03:00:50 GMT

Well, it's finally time! Episode One! Aoife Moore takes us through the news of the week, from Ukraine to Healy-Rae country (Beenie Man even makes an appearance). Living angel Marian Keyes chats about releasing Rachel, Again and why it felt different to all her other books. Plus, Louise and Esther O'Moore-Donohoe discuss the HUGE Housewives news (TWO RHONYS GUYS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL) among other pop cultural moments from the week.

If you want to get in touch, e-mail contactlouisemcsharry@gmail.com. All feedback welcome!

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Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:43:23 GMT

Catch Up with Louise McSharry keeps you up to date on the week’s news and culture, from the lowest of brows to the relatively high. Armed with recommendations for music, books, telly and the rest, Louise takes you through the week’s events with the help of experts and relevant guests.

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