Not Without My Sister

From the Patreon: Chappell Roan and the Price of Fame

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:20:52 GMT

We go head to head on the recent Chappell Roan controversy. (Point to note: Chappell had not responded to Jorginho Frello's Instagram Story – what is this timeline we live in?! – by the time we recorded this episode, so we were missing some essential context but, you know, the general points still stand.)

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Bachelorettes Behaving Badly

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:05:00 GMT

Taylor Frankie Paul, the star of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was all set to be ABC's Bachelorette for 2026, with her season debuting this Sunday gone. But in the space of a week, things fell apart spectacularly.

Rosemary unpacks the drama for Beatrice (who has terrible taste and doesn't watch SLOMW), discussing age-gap relationships, "reactive abuse" and whether or not you should just send your kids off to fight it out in the next room…

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7 Months on Mounjaro

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:14:00 GMT

It's seven months since Rosemary started taking a GLP-1 and we're talking all about it in this episode – so a trigger warning for anyone who can't take the onslaught of GLP-1 content right now (we're sorry, it's everywhere!). But for everyone else, hopefully this will be informative and interesting!

Her Substack, where all of her GLP-1 content lives, is here.

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Voice Notes

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:14:00 GMT

Beatrice is in Miami! Rosemary is making the bed! WE LEAD VERY DIFFERENT LIVES. We couldn't record this week due to the aforementioned (Miami, not bed-making), so here are some voice notes we sent one another to update us on our THRILLING LIVES.

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Beatrice Mac Cabe, American Citizen!

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:04:00 GMT

Beatrice has pledged allegiance to the flag (and the vibes), Rosemary is having some unfortunate stomach issues yet changing absolutely nothing about the way she eats and we're wondering what kind of grace period you need to give a loved one before you start to slag them about how drunk they were.

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Me, Myself and AI

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:01:00 GMT

Would you consider going on a date with an AI chatbot? Is this an excellent way for people to improve their social skills, alleviate loneliness and connect, or have we already gone too far to the dark side of AI? (And why has no one invented a Jetsons-style home helper robot yet?!)

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Return of the Macs

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:45:00 GMT

We're back!

After an unscheduled hiatus in which A LOT HAPPENED, we're back and so happy about it!

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What's YOUR Personal Brand?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:02:00 GMT

Beatrice's citizenship interview is coming up, while Rosemary will not be eschewing HER loyalty to Ireland any time soon – she's heading home, in fact, to eat some delicious pastries and breathe in the sea air. We talk about her homecoming plans, our Dad's obsession with his bluetooth speaker, and why sometimes the right answer is not the BEST answer.

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From the Patreon: Oh, I Could NEVER Wear…

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Beatrice is on her holidays, so we're running a previously-not-made-public episode from the Patreon on the main feed this week! She'll be back next week with (surely) some dramatic stories from her trip to Italy and back xo

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Are there any things that you – for whatever reason – simply don't think you can pull off?! And, if so, where did this belief come from? (Was it from your mother, tell us the truth)

Because we have some! Also, you're welcome for the image of Rosemary as a large piece of playdough in a string vest.

Things we mention include:

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Rosemary's on a GLP1 and She's Not Sure How She Feels About It

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:02:00 GMT

Rosemary's on Mounjaro – or, rather, compounded tirzepatide – and has a lot of conflicted feelings about it. We're talking shrinking celebrities, the rise of GLP-1s and the massive pendulum swing from body positivity to whatever we're seeing now in this frankly confusing episode of Not Without My Sister.

Things we mention include:

The Guardian's Today in Focus podcast: What happens when you stop weight loss jabs?
Em Clarkson and Alex Light's Should I Delete That?: The rise of Reform and GLP-1s
The chefs creating specific menus for Ozempic patients

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Beard Hairs for Everyone!

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:04:00 GMT

Roman has croup (so says Dr Rosemary), Beatrice's kids have norovirus (so says an actual doctor), Beatrice got a $175k quote for home improvements and Roman needs a tongue tie release (maybe!) – we're slowly settling into our new lives without one another (but also not without one another because that's what phones are for) and catching up on what's new in our respective houses.

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Splash!

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Why are we always the girls who get thrown in the pool – or have wedding cake smashed in their faces?! Plus, Bea's big travel plans, Rosemary's big homecoming, and what we'd each like to do and see back in Ireland.

From New York magazine, The Grooms Smashing Cakes in their Wives' Faces

Beatrice's new black dress, in case you were curious

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Flesh-Coloured Undies

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:01:00 GMT

We're talking about being an embarrassing millennial, according to the Guardian. What's wrong with invisible socks? Why is Rosemary so mortified by her own generation? And what would it take to get Claire Mac Cabe into a pair of Nike Air Max?

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'I Think Shrek Has A Really Cute Face'

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

An ode to the Weight Watchers crisped rice bars, and other things (we swear this episode is not about weight loss!)

Beatrice moved house, Rosemary is grieving, and Beatrice can't take a compliment (unless it's about her looks) – but she loves bananas now, so that's exciting.

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What Boundaries?!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:08:00 GMT

After an unscheduled and longer-than-planned hiatus WE ARE BACK! with a chat about boundaries: what ARE boundaries? What are our boundaries? And is there a difference between a boundary and something you simply don't want to do?!

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Rosemary's OnlyFans Plans

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:06:00 GMT

Alternate title: Got Milk?! (We're sorry)

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Resettling the Banana

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:10:00 GMT

Things we discuss include:

Snowflakes Embryo Adoption & Donation (a division of Nightlight Christian Adoptions)
I haven't listened to this NPR podcast yet, but they get actual professionals to discuss whether or not we should let our kids quit things, and that seems like it would be valuable

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Zero F*cks Given

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:11:00 GMT

In Paris, an Irish billionaire was charged with violent assault for shouting "fuck you, bailiff!" at, er, a bailiff. We discuss cursing: is it really that bad? Have we ever screamed "fuck you" at anyone? And is it ever okay to curse in the workplace?

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Ethics Violations

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:14:00 GMT

It's not just presidents who make bad ethical decisions around here, you know…

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A Liminal Hairdressing Space

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:14:54 GMT

…because it simply wouldn't do to say "I'm between stylists right now".

ALSO! The best eyebrows in the world by Shaughnessy @ Studio Sashiko; John Proctor is the Villain (perhaps not suitable for 11-year-olds)

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Not Like Other Dads

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Instead of telling us he’d change nothing about us, we are 99.9999% sure OUR Dad would suggest these small – but significant – improvements.

The article in question: "My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work done." (By the excellent Jessica DeFino, whose Substack you can read here.)

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Beatrice is Moving (Again)!

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Having taken a job in Tennessee, Beatrice is getting ready for another big move – we talk about how this all came about and, most importantly, how Rosemary feels about it.

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She's a TikTok Star Now, Folks

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:16:05 GMT

Rosemary has begun a foray into TikTok and let us tell you for nothing it is NOT making her more popular with the Americans!

Follow her here!

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Are You Really Ready For That Career Change?!

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:56:01 GMT

Rosemary sat down to talk to career coach Jane Downes about making big career changes, rejigging your CV, what's changed in the 20 years since she started her coaching business and what to do if YOU'RE the micromanaging maniac.

Jane's website is here, and you can buy her book here.

And DON'T WORRY! Beatrice will be back on Friday. She's in Knoxville, learning to line dance and eating all the grits she can get her grubby hands on.

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Right at the Top of my FUPA

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:05:05 GMT

Things we discuss include:

Is the silent treatment a form of emotional abuse?
Rosemary's very low-cut jeans.
Adam Brody's Stylist cover.
Brian Jordan Alvarez, everyone's favourite English Teacher.
The dark stalker fantasy Rosemary read is called Lights Out by Navessa Allen. Content warnings abound.
Lee Child's decision to hand his Jack Reacher series over to his brother.
Karrie Locher, who Rosemary loves, on Instagram.

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Nikita Hand, Conor McGregor and the Myth of the 'Perfect' Victim

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:39:15 GMT

This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, rape, murder and coercive control. It won't be suitable for all audiences. Please, look after yourselves first – if you don't feel able for this discussion, maybe skip this one. xo R&B

Things we mention include:

the civil case taken by Nikita Hand against Conor McGregor
the murder of Laiken Riley
Gisèle Pelicot and the mass rape trial in France involving 50+ men from of her own community
Germaine Greer, shutting down the idea that a woman shouldn't be president because she menstruates
Women, Language and Power by Susannah Baldwin
Kathleen Correia, whose husband was jailed for eight years for coercive control
Jade Rasmussen, whose ex boyfriend assaulted her and had his sentence suspended and his "happy marriage" used as evidence of… something we don't quite understand
Y: The Last Man, a graphic novel Beatrice recommends

If you need support, or to speak to someone about an experience you've been subjected to, Rape Crisis Ireland has a list of resources available to people here.

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Time to Give Thanks!

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:24:56 GMT

We're planning our Thanksgiving dinner (lunch, Beatrice would call it) while lamenting a dental calamity that has befallen poor Tilip and arguing about whether or not Rosemary has ever heard the phrase "derring-do" (she hasn't).

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Welcome to Middle Age

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:05:13 GMT

We're talking about some of our best recent purchases – and they are, er, decidedly more middle-aged than we'd accounted for.

Things we mention include:

Martha Stewart's toile test: Give me the definitions of toile, tulle, tool, tuile, toyle, and toil
John Derian's cabbage leaf gravy boat, and stunning turkey serving platter
the metallic knee-high boots Beatrice bought from Target
Laidback London's moccasin booties
Rosemary's beloved Gaiamika mugs
Cecilia Blomdahl on YouTube
Kinvara hand cream
THE viral Orolay coat
the pink Avoca coat (of dreams?)
Rosemary's not-worn-very-often Nikes
Lamy fountain pen
Storq maternity clothes (esp this cardigan)
The belly band Rosemary would NOT recommend
Bea's new vaccuum cleaner
Beau's compliment joggers
the Ugg slippers EVERYONE recommends

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Boardroom Betty

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:07:18 GMT

Now that Beatrice is back in the workplace, our listeners have a lot of work-related questions for her to answer.

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New Girl!

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:45:54 GMT

Beatrice has a new job! By the time you're listening to this episode, she'll be deep into her first week so please send her alllll the good vibes and pray she doesn't have any broken zippers this week of all weeks.

Things we mention…

In case you wondered, Rosemary is knitting the Seahorse blanket from We Are Knitters, which seems no longer to be available on the website. This is what the finished product is supposed to look like; if you'd like to give it a go, just DM Rosemary on Instagram and she'll send you a little pic of the (very easy and beginner-friendly) pattern!

If you'd like to read along with our in-person book club (and we'll do an episode on the book for Patreon in a few weeks!), the book is Theory of Bastards by Audrey Shulman.

Beatrice's borderline-obsessive love of Margaret Heffernan continues apace. In this episode, she talks about Uncharted.

And this is the version of The Gruffalo that we have (and Atlas does, as Granny predicted, love it).If you're in the US and would like to pre-order Rosemary's book, you can do that right now on bookshop.org, Amazon.com or from Barnes & Noble.

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Rites of Passage We've Missed Out On

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:31:47 GMT

Does this make us terrible friends, terrible women, or both?!

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Never Trust an Only Child

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:54:59 GMT

With special guest Sophie White.

You can follow Sophie on Instagram @sophwhitewhoop, read her work on Substack here, listen to her podcasts The Creep Dive and Just Write the Thing wherever you get podcasts, and Mother of Pod exclusively on Patreon, and buy her books wherever books are sold – but Gutter Bookshop is a good place to start if you want to support an indie bookshop. Yes, she's irritatingly prolific.

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Picking Apples with Chat GPT

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:15:19 GMT

Could Chat GPT get the best of Philip Mac Cabe? Why are children so efficient at picking apples? Should there be more team spirit at running competitions? And does cutting prices hurt the pumpkins' feelings?!

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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's a B*tch

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:33:43 GMT

(Rosemary's the babysitter)

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Flexifits Save the Day!

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:16:41 GMT

Beatrice had a near disastrous wardrobe malfunction but thank crunchie she had her beloved Flexifits on and her modesty was preserved.

Unfortunately she did NOT have her Balenciaga towel-skirt handy… and proof, if ever you need it, that Rosemary truly has no qualms about who sees her bare breasts.

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Letters to My Ex Bestie

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:24:20 GMT

What is it that's driving Beatrice to revisit old frenemies – and what could she possibly get out of it? Will Rosemary ever get a resolution for any of her past problems? And has Demi Moore REALLY moved on from the male gaze? Spoiler alert: WE ANSWER NONE OF THESE QUESTIONS!

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Taylor, Thongs and Presidential Debates

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:30:57 GMT

In case you're interested in the A to Z of Irish design, here it is!

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BONUS! What do Philip Mac Cabe and Simone Biles Have in Common?

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:01:39 GMT

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Things we discuss in this episode include:

Beatrice's #1 obsession, Stuart Mackey (not Stuart Mackenzie)
Padma Lakshmi (above) licking yoghurt off her paw
Cher's chicken shop date
Sarah Manguso's Guardian interview on her new book, Liars
Earth Breeze laundry detergent sheets

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Men Deserve Nice Things Too

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:07:55 GMT

(Guess which sister said THAT.) And let us know what you have grudgingly spent YOUR money on recently!

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Big Feelings, Little Fingers

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:45:52 GMT

A clip has surfaced from a recent Chappell Roan concert where the singer had a little moment on stage, tearfully explaining to concertgoers that she was feeling overwhelmed by life recently – and asking their forgiveness if the show wasn't up to scratch. So we're asking, have we got to a point where public displays of emotion like this are expected, welcomed and lauded? Is there a performative aspect to crying in public? And is it finally okay, in 2024, to cry at work?

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We've Found The Perfect Food to Eat Off Someone Else's Body!

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:23:16 GMT

Someone start preparing our Nobel prize…

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Rosemary Doesn't DO Forgiveness

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:11:39 GMT

But it's okay, Beatrice does it enough for both of us!

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Rivulets of Tan

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:58:59 GMT

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What Are The Yellow Flags in Dating?

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:39:21 GMT

(We truly wouldn't have a clue – they're all green, green, green, baby!)

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Recovery Positions

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:01:12 GMT

Who could ever find Alcaraz attractive, when Tom Conty exists?! (And other existential, unanswerable questions.)

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A Visit From the Goon Squad

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:51:07 GMT

Tilip and Blaire are here! We anticipate the complaints they'll be making: about the heat, about the cold, about God knows what, ahead of their arrival in Fort Wayne.

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Men, Empty Your Pockets!

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:33:43 GMT

The rules by which all wedding guests should adhere. (Inspired by…)

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Men Embarrassing Women

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:04:29 GMT

…featuring George and Amal, a number of Irish influencers, and Beatrice's run-in with an angry boyfriend at an otherwise lovely party.

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And watch Sabrina Carpenter's video!

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All's Fair in Love and Homemaking

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:47:13 GMT

…or is it?

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How Many Kids Should You Have In Order to Save the World?

Thu, 30 May 2024 04:15:34 GMT

A little context.

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Acting the Fool

Wed, 22 May 2024 04:31:44 GMT

From Stephen Merchant to Harrison Butker, Ireland's poverty problems, American's opioid crisis and why our grandads loved their tiny chairs… this episode truly has it all.

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What We Take For Granted

Fri, 17 May 2024 07:22:21 GMT

This title sounds deep and meaningful but mostly Rosemary's lamenting the hair she had before she got her shag and Beatrice is talking about how she can't navigate without her phone (and apparently can't even take down directions).

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"The Irish Are Very European When it Comes to Nudity"

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:05:09 GMT

…and other things that may not be true. Plus: what are you going for when you dress yourself? What do you say to your child when they point out your droopy boobs? Can you lick your own nipple?!

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Productivity Check-In!

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:35:11 GMT

Beatrice is back in the working world and we're talking about productivity: how to improve it, prioritising and creating the perfect to-do list.

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The Devil Wants You to Cancel Those Plans

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:07:59 GMT

That clip you know you want to investigate more? That's thanks to Girls Gone Bible, listen on Spotify here. And learn more about travel sports here!

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What Kind of Perfectionist Are You?

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:58:27 GMT

Beatrice takes a perfectionism quiz, Rosemary is SICK, OKAY?! and standby for the definition of edging, coming (if you'll excuse the pun) soon to our Patreon: patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

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Bea Goes to Nashville! (With Her Kids)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:25:12 GMT

There's some Apple Maps drama, an actual almost altercation in a bar (!!!!) and Rosemary gives a top tip on how to handle the whole, "Is this chair free?" problem.

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Dance the Story of Your Life! (BONUS Patreon ep)

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:51:58 GMT

Honestly, there's nothing to say about this one. Just… never trust a sister when she says "I have a surprise topic for you!"

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What's Our Childhood Trauma?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:15:50 GMT

Trigger warning for honestly nothing very traumatic at all. We discuss the moments and through-lines in our childhood that simply have to have caused lasting damage; we discuss the elephant's foot piano stool Rosemary sat on while she learned to play James Blunt's entire first album; and Beatrice attempts to tally up the number of times she's moved house thus far. IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT THE ZOO!

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This is NOT What I Ordered!

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:42:31 GMT

We're talking about online shopping subterfuge, disappointments and mismeasurements, while Beatrice reveals the major criticism her child has about her and Rosemary goes down a long, meandering seed-related sidebar.

FYI: This is the swimsuit Bea ordered for her family fun vaycay at a Nashville water park.
Rosemary's main love-hate relationship is with Floret Farms…
…while her apple trees came from Star Brothers.
As for her favourite new Abercrombie T-shirt? Ask and you shall receive.

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Who Would Sue Hermès for the Right to Buy a Birkin?!

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:29:30 GMT

We're talking about the Hermès Birkin lawsuit, Kim K's $40k bag on the ground at a Lakers game, the Alexander Wang boots Beatrice just had to have (and then Rosemary had to copy and, er, also have), and H&M and the stranglehold its sequined goods seem to have on Beatrice every. Single. Season.

Plus! Who, exactly, is allowed to buy a Rolex? Is taking Hermès to court the kind of classless action that shows you don't deserve a Birkin to begin with? And why don't Hermès employees earn commission on Birkins????? (We can't answer that last question but if you can, we're all ears!)

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What Are YOUR Makeup Staples?!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:54:24 GMT

In which we discuss our makeup staples, Bea clearly thinks of herself as the Kim of the family (entrepreneurial and stylish, with a rake of kids) and Rosemary refuses to accept "makles" as a portmanteau. (Your thoughts are always welcome.)

a face cream by Estée Lauder that's actually by Lancome
Bourjois Healthy Mix
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen
Ipsy
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions mascara
Drama Queens
Skin Cream by Tatcha
Cleansing Oil by Tatcha
Schwarzkopf Glued Brow & Edge Gel
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
Eau Thermale Avene's Hydrance collection
Armani Luminous Silk foundation

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Sisterly Advice: Do I Deserve To Be Treated Well? (And Other Questions…)

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:18:09 GMT

We're in agony aunt mode again – and this time topics are a bit more serious than previously. We're discussing emotionally abusive relationships, stay-at-home parenting, and what to do if your sex drive disappears, post-baby?!

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The Oscars Red Carpet: Boppenheimer, Doppelgangers & Cartoon Feather Dusters

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:25:25 GMT

It's time for us to reveal just how much we know about movies, from Boppenheimer to Flowers of the Killer Moon and more, more, more!

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How Long Til We've All Got Elon Musk's Neuralink Chips in our Brains?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:18:12 GMT

Elon Musk's Neuralink has come out with a chip, ready to be implanted in all of our brains. But are WE ready?!

Read all about it: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/elon-musks-neuralink-has-implanted-its-first-chip-in-a-human-brain-whats-next/

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Desert Island Discs (Beatrice's Version)

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:18:34 GMT

You have no idea how long it took Bea to whittle her life's soundtrack down to these few songs – so in case you're curious what songs she (grudgingly) omitted, she's only gone and made a very helpful Spotify playlist! Listen to it here and enjoy!

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Manners, Please!

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:53:28 GMT

What's MORE than vulgar?! We find out, in this thoroughly investigative episode.

P.S. Do you allow elbows on the table in your house?! Please advise.

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Desert Island Discs (Rosemary's Version)

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:10:52 GMT

We decided to do our very own Desert Island Discs, detailing the songs that have soundtracked our lives thus far – at least, the ones we can remember… Enjoy!

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We Are Who We Are

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:47:20 GMT

Somehow a conversation about gratitude journalling has devolved into a reading of Rosemary's teenage diary, a deep dive into why, exactly, Nicky Byrne blocked her on Twitter and a trip down memory lane to the night Beatrice got egged on her way to Whelan's. C'est la vie!

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The $50K Scam That Caused One Woman To Give Her Savings Away

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:09:57 GMT

This story is insane – so naturally we just had to talk about it.

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From Romantasy to Revolting Rhymes – What Are We Reading?

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:14:33 GMT

That's Beatrice's verdict on everything she watches and reads – it's the culture episode!

Tessa Bailey's Romancing the Clarksons books
Hugh Howey's Wool
The 100
If you, like our Dad, like sexy dragon books, this series is great
Philip Pullman on the Penguin Podcast
Rupi Kaur
Amanda Gorman
Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes
Manifest on Netflix
Invasion on Apple TV+
Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+
The Buccaneers also on Apple TV+
Slow Horses on (shocker) Apple TV+
Audrey Shulman's The Dolphin House and Theory of Bastards

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Where Do You Keep Your Kitchen Appliances?!

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:52:25 GMT

We're talking kitchens, appliances and what, exactly, should go in the press – trust us, it's more interesting than you'd think!

Drew Barrymore's Beautiful range at Walmart
Surprisingly, the paint colour is NOT called "articulated beige" and is, instead, called "accessible beige" – by Sherwin Williams
Rosemary's Pinterest board of kitchen and home décor dreams, should that be of interest, is here
Maude Apatow's home design
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's house
Beatrice's chic plissé kettle

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The PERFECT Valentine's Poem Doesn't Exi–

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:44:07 GMT

We found it! (You're welcome.)

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Are Kids Really Learning On Screens?

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:42:17 GMT

We're talking about the new study that shows that kids learn better on paper than they do on screens – is it really that surprising? Rosemary's still carrying around her Filofax like a 21st century Maggie Thatcher, while Beatrice is never giving up her good old paperback habit.

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The 2024 Grammys: Clothes, Awards, Diversity and MEN

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:02:49 GMT

We're talking about the 2024 Grammys: the outfits, the awards, the diversity, and the fact that Taylor Swift once more had a man get up on stage to tell the world she didn't deserve her award.

Let us know what you thought of all of the goings on at the Grammys – and check out our Instagram for pics of the outfits we discuss!

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Do Dress Codes At Work Make A Difference?!

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:18:05 GMT

Are any boots truly – truly – made for running, though?! We're talking business dress codes on today's episode, inspired by Beatrice's interview, for which she has to dress in "business professional" attire. And we are… confused.

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Rosemary's Birthday is Coming Up! But Does She Even Want a Party?

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:43:09 GMT

Rosemary's birthday is coming up and she's not sure whether she wants to do anything – while Beatrice always wants to do something for her birthday, but only if the soundtrack is right. Plus: does Rosemary really want these Ugg boots? And Beatrice reads an excerpt from her teenage diary wherein she shows her true colours.

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It's The Wonka Review

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:07:33 GMT

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We took six boys to see Wonka and lived to tell the tale – here we discuss the film's controversial casting decisions, Timmy Shimmy's really rather great singing skills, and why Beatrice has been singing the soundtrack ever since.

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Our Past Bad Behaviour is Haunting Us…

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:14:06 GMT

Rosemary details her history of misbehaving while Beatrice reveals a night when she stayed out way past her curfew and we come to a shocking conclusion: Rosemary was always insufferable!

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Golden Globes 2024: We Talk Style

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:41:24 GMT

Oh, and other things.

Awards season is upon us and you know what that means: open season on discussing the outfits we loved, hated, didn't understand and simply wish would go away. From frills to fascinators, sleek tailoring to embroidered vulvas, we've got the low down on the style at the Golden Globes.

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Rules to Live By (According to Us)

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:18:37 GMT

When it comes to rules to live by, it turns out that not a single Guardian journalist is right about, well, anything! Rosemary reveals her one true talent, Beatrice once again brings up blow jobs (so vulgar) and we decide what Dr Dad is truly good at.

Happy New Year!!

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Are You Delulu About Your Levels of Rizz?

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:50:55 GMT

And, more importantly, what the blazes are we talking about?!

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147 – SPOILER ALERT: We're Talking About Santa (Baby)

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:13:45 GMT

This is not the episode to listen to with your Santa-fan kids – it's the episode where we discuss our families' Christmas traditions, detail what, exactly, we expect in our stockings and whether or not we felt betrayed when we found out the cold, hard, truth about jolly St Nick.

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146 and a Half – Give Us Some Credit!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:48:54 GMT

We're talking about the wild wild west of the American credit system – and Rosemary is talking about the wild wild west of her credit card collection. It's not her fault! America sucks you right in and spits you right out!

P.S. After some belated research, we have discovered that you must be 18 to get a credit card (with someone co-signing for you) in the US.

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146 – What do Dunnes and Prada Have in Common?

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:11:48 GMT

Beatrice has been unemployed since January – and it's not for lack of interviewing! She's applied for 200+ jobs, which means rewriting her cover letter and redoing her CV 200+ times, a trauma no human should have to endure.

We talk about job applications, interviews, interviewing red flags, the day Rosemary walked out of the induction portion of a new job… and more!

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145 – Should We Be Keeping Our Kids Offline?!

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:24:20 GMT

Rosemary once had a very strong opinion on this but, as with all other things, she's mellowed with age. Beatrice wonders what's the point in blanking out your kids' faces if your social media is set to private, and, above all else, we wonder what kind of social media stage mom Blaire Mac Cabe would have been.

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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144 – Could You Be a #Tradwife?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:16:56 GMT

Rosemary wrote a piece about tradwives on her Substack, 'I Can See the Appeal of the Tradwife Life', which you can read here.
The Most Flattering Tradwife Dresses: https://hannaathome.com/tradwife-dress/
Some notable #tradwife accounts include Lex Delarosa, Ballerina Farm and Estee Williams.
One in five US households is not online. (Not 50% but anyway…)
Jo Piazza's podcast and Substack.

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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143 – Mistakes, We've All Made 'Em (Haven't We?!)

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:15:33 GMT

It turns out, Beatrice may not have.

Things we mention include the Balenciaga towel skirt, Crocs x McDonald's and Katie Holmes' nose ring. Because of course we do.

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142 – Yeezus, Mary and Holy Saint Joseph

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:44:14 GMT

If you'd like to read the incredibly long article about Kanye and Adidas from the New York Times, here's where it's at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/27/business/kanye-west-adidas-yeezy.html

The New Yorker's culture podcast, Critics at Large: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critics-at-large-the-new-yorker/id1704902371

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141 – Witch Trials, Britney, and Beatrice's Teenage Diary

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:01:29 GMT

"If she drowned, she was innocent of witchcraft. If she didn't drown, she was considered to be a witch and put to death." Either way, the woman died.

We're talking about Britney's book, witches in New England, Trolls 2 (and 3… etc), Beatrice's papier maché skills, Michelle Williams' feminist credentials AND MORE!

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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140 – Beatty Phone Home

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:40:58 GMT

Beatrice took a trip back to the Emerald Isle and had a great time! But also got very wet! And lost her wallet! Kind of! It was a whole thing.

Anyway, she's back now to her REAL home and never allowed to go anywhere without Rosemary ever again. It's called NOT Without my Sister, after all…

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139 – 'I'd Happily Retire From My Life' (but not in a bad way)

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:16:26 GMT

Y'all, we're sorry but this was a MESSY one! We were talking about self-care and then we were talking about nail polish and then we were talking about the ripeness of a banana and then we were talking about Beatrice single white sister-ing Rosemary and then who the f knows, honestly?! LIFE! BRAINS! WORD SALAD!

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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138 – What's the Opposite of Auto Accommodating?!

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:13:49 GMT

Auto or over accommodating, for the uninitiated: https://mindkindmom.com/the-toxic-childhood-habit-of-over-accommodating/ (and yes we may have been using the term wrong…)

Heather Headley, by the way, is a Grammy- and Tony Award-winning actor and Broadway star! And also plays Helen in Sweet Magnolias, an excellent and possibly underrated Netflix show.

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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137 – Tell Me Who Can You Trust?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:43:28 GMT

The answer is: us. Obviously. We will never steer you wrong!

Read all about Rolling Stone's Jann Wenner if you're feeling angry and wish to shake your fist at the sky and shout "MEN! FUCKING MEN!" Not that, ahem, that's what I ever do. – Rosemary

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136 – How Soon is TOO Soon?

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:02:50 GMT

Beatrice is getting crafty, Rosemary has lost her voice and, as usual, Tilip and Blaire are entirely oblivious, eating crisps.

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135 – Out of the Trash Can and Into the Skip

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:30:26 GMT

Rosemary's new antidepressants are finally doing the thing, we're up earrllyyyyyyyy and we're trying to decide exactly who does more for who (and we think the correct answer to that is pretttttty obvious…)

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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134 – It's not Mansplaining if You're Explaining to YOURSELF

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:55:03 GMT

… or is it?

Rosemary's recorded her audiobook and met Jedward's big brother in the process; Beatrice is reupholstering her chairs and finding it more time-consuming than she'd originally hoped; and Tilip and Blaire are entirely incapable of being quiet for 25 minutes.

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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133 – When Animals ATTACK!

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:36:05 GMT

Here are some stories of Rosemary terrorising animals. xo R&B

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132 – When is Eavesdropping Just… Having Ears?

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:01:21 GMT

And when is it something a little more sinister?!

PLUS, Rosemary got hate-followed by her own ex boyfriend, Mariah Carey gives absolutely zero shits and remember the glory days of bloggers unveiled?!

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131 – Earthy Knickers and Adult Breastfeeding

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:55:07 GMT

I mean… how could we NOT title it that?!

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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130 – Sometimes You're Not in the Mood for a Banana

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:28:28 GMT

We're talking about Lizzo's employment lawsuit, Philip Mac Cabe's surprisingly high patience levels and how you just need to be in the mood for a banana.

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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Out of Office: (author) Sophie White's little black book

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:41:30 GMT

Sophie White met her husband way too young – or so she says, meaning she missed out on the "fun" (? questionable) of Tinder, Bumble and Hinge. But she likes him a lot, so it's probably okay. (But she'd still like a little hall pass and thinks all bisexuals should get one.)

Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophwhitewhoop or check out her full bibliography on her website, here. You can listen to The Creep Dive wherever you get podcasts, or subscribe to be in the Mother of Pod club.

My book, This is Not About You, is out now! Get it in ebook format in the US, or in hard copy in most good bookshops in Ireland and the UK.

I co-host another podcast, Not Without My Sister, with my sister, Beatrice, available on all podcast platforms. Check out my writing on Substack.

Meet/Cute is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and written, presented and produced by Rosemary Mac Cabe. Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times License code: J7UUYXO9B2ZDF0SV

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129 – Introducing Rosemary's Rules (to Live By)

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:38:43 GMT

We're sharing the best advice we've ever received, Rosemary's telling the tale of how she caused a ruckus and then stormed out of her housing estate's Facebook group, and Beatrice is reminiscing about all of the excellent mentoring she's received throughout her career.

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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128 – Pls Respect My Boundaries, bbz

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:55:39 GMT

Jonah Hill's got BOUNDARIES – and his BOUNDARIES look a lot like RULES for his ex girlfriend, surf kween Sarah Brady, to live by.

We discuss those text messages, that ill-advised merch line and how we feel about social media as judge, jury and executioner and, as always, we'd love to know your thoughts!

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Original music by Don Kirkland. Our artwork is by Lindsay Neilson.

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127 – Don't Tell Hubs the Fur Baby's Dead

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:27:46 GMT

We apologise sincerely to anyone offended by this episode. xo R&B

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Introducing… Meet/Cute

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:03:29 GMT

Introducing Meet/Cute, a podcast about getting together, breaking up, and everything in between.

I’m your host, Rosemary Mac Cabe, and I’m here to ask the big questions. What brings two people together? And what tears them apart? In other words: tell. Me. Everything.

This is a podcast for romantics; a podcast for lovers; a podcast for anthropologists but, above all else, a podcast for nosy f*ckers. Join me every Thursday as I talk to someone about the ins and outs – if you’ll excuse the pun – of their romantic histories. Subscribe to Meet/Cute wherever you get podcasts.

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126 – Pizza-Making, Competition-Winning & Woodpecker-Chasing

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:19:28 GMT

And that is NOT a euphemism.

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Sound by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

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125 – This is Definitely About Rosemary

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:39:11 GMT

Rosemary's book is finally here, after five long years of writing, and waiting, and waiting… and we've got the first interview!

Beatrice has some THOUGHTS about showing empathy to your past self and what should come next – and Rosemary also has thoughts, about why she chose to write a memoir about dating, and whether or not she feels like she got it all out of her system…

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Sound by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

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124 – Nervous Shakedown

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:23:48 GMT

What makes you nervous? Like, pit in your stomach, sweaty palms, can-you-ever-just-be-whelmed, nervous?!

We'll show you ours if you show us yours…

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123 – Work Drama, Fam Drama, Drama-Drama

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:04:54 GMT

Beatrice has news! And a stye. Rosemary sold some sunglasses (and has a big head)! Tilip and Blaire don't know how to text!

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122 – To all the Toys We Loved Before

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:21:11 GMT

What must-have toys did you definitely not get in your childhood, and do you know why? That's the question we're asking in this episode, inspired by this YouTube video, and as usual, we have more to say than we thought…

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121 – Dress for the Mood You WANT to be in

Wed, 24 May 2023 05:45:53 GMT

…not the mood you're actually in, and other sage advice from your wise not-so-old aunties.

Beatrice's favourite summer brand, by the way, is Rujuta Sheth, who seems, shockingly, to be moving away from Bea's fave kaftan designs (perhaps because of the worn arse problem).

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120 – The Books are DECORATIVE, Susan!

Wed, 17 May 2023 05:39:54 GMT

This will shock you to learn but: Beatrice is a snob about performative decor! Rosemary is a snob about non-functioning shutters (not to be confused with shudders). Our cousin is a snob about… colour, despite being a working artist. NOTHING MAKES SENSE!

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119 – I've Had it with Mum not Beautifying me as a Child!

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:07:23 GMT

We're talking about Rosemary's new favourite podcast, I've Had It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ive-had-it/id1650340709

And using it as a jumping-off point to explore all of the many (many) things WE'VE had it with. What have YOU had it with?!

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118 – This is a Story About a Girl Named Lucky

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:33:21 GMT

Are you a winner?! Do you consider yourself a lucky person? Do you do the Lotto, buy scratch cards and enter raffles? And, more importantly, have you ever won a car?

We're talking about competition-winning, and competition-entering, along with Rosemary's brush with fame thanks to Dublin City Council.

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Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Sound by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

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117 – The One Where Rosemary Cries

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:18:15 GMT

(And Beatrice thinks she's joking.)

Which, if you listen to the whole episode, you'll see is quite ironic, actually.

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My Breasts are Headlamps, Lighting the Way | The Extra Shot

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:37:28 GMT

Is it ever okay to talk shit about your ex on social media – however "subtly" you're doing it? Is it good for you – or for the world?!

Speaking of bitter women holding grudges, pre-order Rosemary's book on Amazon! https://amzn.eu/d/7cscqiO

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116 – The Big Move

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:04:40 GMT

How do you prepare for a move cross-country – or between continents? As two people who've done it loads (Beatrice) and once (Rosemary), we are perfectly situated to answer this question.

We're talking about packing up your worldly goods, apartment-hunting, making friends and culture shocks in this listener query-guided episode of the most useful podcast you know!

Plus, THE BEST BIROS ON EARTH: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pack-Black-Eziball-Medium-Point/dp/B07JKB9Q8S/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3HGTBUEHQHNVQ&keywords=eziball+medium+pens&qid=1681313899&sprefix=eziball%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-5

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115 – From Bono to Britney and Back Again

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:08:48 GMT

How do we feel when our faves switch off the comments on their social media? We take a walk waayyyyyy down memory lane to chat Sea of Shoes, then come back to today to digest Britney's comment lockdown, Reese's divorce announcement and how celebs turning off their comments makes us feel like we're being banished back to the servants' quarters.

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114 – Friday Night Sh!tes

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:04:24 GMT

Clear eyes, full heart, can't lose! And other motivational slogans.

Enjoy this glimpse behind the curtain of our TV-loving brains and learn all about why Beatrice thinks she'd be a great detective and Rosemary explains why exactly she loves reality TV dating shows.

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A Favour vs an Abuse of Power | The Extra Shot

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:07:23 GMT

We're talking weddings on the white house lawn, nepotistic internship opportunities and living with your grandparents in this little extra somethin' somethin' – we'd love to know what you think about giving a friend or family member a leg up, and how to get out of the cycle of nepotism and networking we've been in for an age!

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113 – What's Your Work Worth?

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:02:28 GMT

…and who gets to decide?

We're talking about the value of work on the back of a Guardian article from a woman whose mother doesn't take her work seriously. Who decides the value of someone's work? Why do people who work from home end up taking on more of the housework (and should they?!)? And other questions!

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112 – Put a Ring on it!

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:05:34 GMT

We're helping out a listener who's been in a relationship for six years with the man she wants to marry – and who wants to marry her! – with zero sign of the ring. Should she kick him to the curb? Take him out not-so-subtle ring shopping? Resign herself to a life as an unmarried couple?!

Please do weigh in on what YOU think, especially if you've been in a similar scenario. And if you are Susan*, we'd love to know if anything has changed since we received your message!

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All Hail the Menstrual Michelin (Wo)Man! | The Extra Shot

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:35:47 GMT

We're here with the latest in pop culture, reporting THE MINUTE IT HAPPENS, like the Super Bowl half-time show, which happened ~~just yesterday!~~ a month ago. Ahem. Anyway thank God Rihanna is here so that media can remind us all that pregnant women don't have to hide in their homes under a giant mound of blankets for 10 full months.

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111 – Doctor, I'm in Trouble…

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:15:34 GMT

What's your first memory of going to the doctor, if your parents even brought you, that is! Why do doctor's surgeries smell so… weird? And what has weight got to do with weird neurological symptoms, anyway?!

Trigger warning for medical fatphobia, talk of verrucas and Rosemary being pervy at her breast examination.

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110 – Shamrockin' Shenanigans

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:09:09 GMT

Yes, it's the St Patty's Day episode! We mean, St Patrick's Day. Or Paddy's Day. Probably not Patty's Day. (But maybe Patty's Day in New York? Or Pattie's Day, according to Beatrice.)

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A Pop of Poop Culture | The Extra Shot

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:13:33 GMT

How far would you go to defend your livelihood, your creation, your art?!? (Not this far, we hope!)

A lil' extra somethin' somethin' to tide you over between episodes, welcome to The Extra Shot.

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109 – Just Do It!

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:49:29 GMT

Motivation can be hard to come by – so what gets US up and at 'em? We talk putting on your workout clothes first thing in the morning, making a PLAN and STICKING TO IT, stepping on the toes of someone else's socks and just how well Beatrice holds on to her childhood grudges.

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108 – Jealousy: the Tribute Mediocrity Plays to Genius. Or Something.

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:10:12 GMT

This week we're talking about JEALOUSY: what defines it, what to do when you feel it and whether (or not) you can be a good friend when caught in its steamy grip.

Beatrice is jealous of Rosemary's slow tea-drinking. Rosemary is jealous of Beatrice's Amazon deliveries. Rosemary and Beatrice are jealous of (almost) all men, although not, in Beatrice's case, for their willies.

Plus, Rosemary also talks about the time she was absolutely roasted by a literary agent via email, the content of which you'll find on Patreon at http://patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

Not Without My Sister is recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Sound by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

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107 – When in Rome (City, Indiana)

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:28:06 GMT

It's a real place.

We're talking about the things we've done to assimilate to our new lives in the US of A – and rest assured, one of us is more of a team player than the other.

Also, because we can't un-hear it…

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106 – Does Our Mother Know?

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:22:00 GMT

Our parents are visiting and we are having a great time and not stressed out even a tiny little bit!

Plus, Beatrice has some news – and, FYI, does not believe in bath mats.

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BONUS: Petrified Season 3 Ep 1 – Coming Up On Your Left

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 06:15:55 GMT

A simple game to pass the time for a coachload of tourists brings horrifying truths to light.

Credits

Georgina McKevitt as Aubrey

Donncha O'Dea as Pascal

David Fennelly as Van

Deborah Wiseman as Forest

Written & directed by Peter Dunne

Produced and sound design by Liam Geraghty

You can keep updated with all things Petrified on Twitter and Instagram.

https://linktr.ee/Petrified_Pod

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105 – Closing the Loop

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:35:24 GMT

… in which Beatrice uses the topic of kids being annoying as a thinly veiled excuse to point out reasons she's annoyed at Rosemary. And Rosemary shares her tried and trusted method of getting off the phone when she's had enough of Beatrice's nonsense. And other things.

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Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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104 – We're Goal Getters Now!

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:04:58 GMT

It's a new dawn! It's a new day! It's 2023 and we're talking GOALS because we are full of original thoughts and ideas!

LOL j/k but we are actually full of GOALS and some of them are quite insightful even if we do say so ourselves.

Happy New Year all, thank you for hanging out during our tiny Christmas break and for being with us this year – and PLEASE let one of your New Year's resolutions be to let us know what you'd like to hear us talk about this year!

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103 – Organised Fun is No Fun At All

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:06:18 GMT

What's a surefire way to ensure no one has any fun whatsoever?! Plan a fun excursion! A fun outing! A fun team bonding night out! We do not respond well to mandated fun and will resist it at every turn, but when you're trying to make sure everyone has a good time, what's the alternative?

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102 – Your Fave Agony Aunts are BACK!

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:07:11 GMT

We're opening up the MAILBAG this week, chatting birthdays and five-year plans and travel bucket lists and ART because we have the best listeners ever who ask. the best questions ever!

Throw yours into the ring for consideration in our next mailbag episode by emailing notwithoutmysis@gmail.com :)

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101 – David Sedaris, Narcissism and Beatrice Reads Rosemary's Old Letters!

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:05:07 GMT

We went to see David Sedaris in Fort Wayne! He was great! And Beatrice now has a LOT of thoughts! (Who could have predicted?!) Plus: she reads Rosemary's old letters, without even stopping to THINK about whether or not Rosemary would appreciate this!

Things we talk about include:

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100 – Ho! Hey! It's Our 100th Episode!

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:03:06 GMT

We've learned a lot of things since we started recording Not Without My Sister, during the long, boring days of 2020 lockdown. We're taking a look back at our time podding the pod in this, our 100th main episode (we've got 200+ if you count minis and Patreon exclusives, though!) and we even sing a song at the end.

We couldn't have done it without you xo R&B

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99 – America the Great!

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:52:36 GMT

We make a lot of jokes about how bizarre American culture can be, but there are also a lot of things we love about this country we('ve been forced to) call home :)

Rosemary's – this will surprise no one – seem to revolve exclusively around shopping and food, while Beatrice has been thinking a lot about the American can-do spirit.

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98 – Not Without My Cousin

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:15:56 GMT

Our cousins came to visit us in Fort Wayne – so Rosemary sat down with Roseanne (Rosie feat. Rosie), pictured above, to get the digest. What did she think of the great American midwest? Was it better than, worse than, or exactly as she'd imagined? And how much mac and cheese is TOO MUCH mac and cheese?!

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97 – You Think You Know… But You Have NO Idea!

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:04:08 GMT

Which do you think is more accurate – your closest family member's ideas about you, or your OWN ideas about yourSELF?!

We answer quiz questions that apparently tell us how well we know one another, and we're both pretty surprised by some of the answers we get wrong!

This episode first appeared on our Patreon a few weeks ago – there are a whopping SEVENTY-ONE (!!!) exclusive episodes on our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysiste, where you'll also get your regular episodes entirely ad-free! All for $5 per month!

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96 – Oh GOD, I Hope _______ Doesn't Listen to This…

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:18:36 GMT

It turns out that everything Rosemary discusses on the podcast is with a view to it getting back to some man or another – who could have guessed it?!

Conversely, Beatrice is hoping most of her professional associates don't listen to the podcast or, if they do, that they think Rosemary is the one with all of the embarrassing stories.

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95 – Is Self-Care Only for the Privileged?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:59:52 GMT

Who has time for a bath these days anyway?!

Things we mention include:

Interiors queen Emily Henderson
The privilege of enjoying coffee in the garden with your husband
Maintenance Phase, a podcast Rosemary truly loves

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94 – Beatrice and Rosemary Solve YOUR Problems!

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:24:22 GMT

We asked for your quandaries and you sent them to us – so what excellent solutions did we come up with?! You'll have to listen and find out…

Once more (with feeling): if you haven't already, please leave us a five-star rating (and a review!) wherever you get your podcasts. It helps other people find us and helps push us up the charts, which is more important to us than it should be.

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93 – I'll Worry About It When I Get There

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:21:27 GMT

Beatrice and fam are off to Disney for the week – and she's been asking everyone she meets for advice on what to bring and how to entertain her children on the flight. What is she doing with that advice?! God knows: she's definitely not taking any of it on board!

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92 – Apocalypse Cow! | from the Patreon

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:01:12 GMT

How much would YOU want to get paid to work exclusively as a human milk-provider? Could a family of six survive on one human's breastmilk alone? What would we stock up on, during our last supermarket sweep pre-apocalypse?! We're asking all the important questions in this ep!

This is just one of the weekly episodes that is exclusive to Patreon subscribers. If you'd like to get in on the action, head to http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister and sign up!

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91 – Happy Pumpkin Spice SZN!

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:04:12 GMT

It's time to dust off your flannels, order your pumpkin spice lattes and rock your burgundy lipstick, b***hes! Or something.

Is autumn your proverbial jam?! FIGHT with us in the comments about which season is best and whether or not you're a PSL devotee.

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90 – Responding to Your Assumptions About Us

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:12:40 GMT

Is Beatrice really a closet conservative? Who's the cat person in this relationship? And what does it mean to be a cat person, anyway?

We asked on Instagram for people's assumptions about us and we are answering them in this week's episode. PLUS, we'll be reacting to more, juicier assumptions in this Friday's Patreon episode at Patreon.com/notwithoutmysister, where you'll get an extra bonus episode each week AND access to our regular episodes early and ad-free. We appreciate any and all support – it helps with production costs and encourages us to keep going.

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89 – Is There Any Such Thing as a Feminist TV Show, Anyway?

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:52:39 GMT

Virgin River Season 4 is out and we. are. riveted. Well… not exactly, but we're watching!

This truly is the show that has everything. Drug dealers! Child abduction! Traumatic brain injury! Stroke! A bar shooting! PTSD! Unrequited love! A hardworking single mom! A bereaved midwife! Ye Olde Renaissance Faire! A pilot having a heart attack while flying a small plane! Young love! Old love!

Believe it or not, none of the above is a spoiler for the fourth season of Virgin River, Netflix's bizarre mish mash of Saving Private Ryan, Hart of Dixie and Grey's Anatomy. Or something.

We have many, many thoughts.

Oh AND! We didn't get nominated for a THING in the Irish Podcast Awards! An outrage! A shock! An abomination!

However, you can still vote for us in the Listeners' Choice Awards, here. Please, please, please vote for us – and if you have more than one email address, please vote for us multiple times! You know how much we love validation, WE NEED THIS.

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88 – Can You Call in Sick for Me? PLEASE?!

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:09:48 GMT

Why is it so much easier to do hard things on behalf of someone else, than it is to do them for yourself? Is it just us?!

We discuss calling in sick, cancelling appointments and special ordering bread (totally normal behaviour) in this episode of NWMS.

Oh AND! We didn't get nominated for a THING in the Irish Podcast Awards! An outrage! A shock! An abomination!

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87 – Is a Birthday Gift List Ever Okay?

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:17:20 GMT

We're all on board with wedding lists, but is a birthday gift list ever okay? We're talking about learning important life lessons, buying gifts for kids and what birthday gifts we'd like for ourselves (even if we'd never publicise it)!

Let us know what YOU think, and whether or not you'd be grateful for a little gift wish list tucked in with a kids' birthday party invitation!

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86 – On Stalkers (and Stalking)

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:06:02 GMT

Who knew we had so much experience to share about the act of stalking – whether in the role of victim or in the role of perpetrator (clearly Rosemary)?!

Please let us know if you've had any uncomfortably relentless would-be wooers following you from place to place, and whether you've indulged in a bit of social media stalking (and if that even counts?! or is it de rigueur when you're dating someone?!) Let us know!

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85 – The Summer I Got Itchy

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:24:43 GMT

There's a new series out, The Summer I Got Pretty, and you'll be shocked to hear that we OBJECT to the title but also, wish we could have had the same summer experience.

Instead, we've had a dramatic mosquito attack and lots of sweating – or, at least, Rosemary has.

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84 – What's it Like to be the Older Woman? WE SHOULD KNOW!

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:10:00 GMT

Age may not be anything other than a number, to paraphrase the late Aaliyah (perhaps a bad example as she married R Kelly when she was just 15 – he was 27), but it's often brought up as a reason a couple shouldn't be together, especially when the woman is the older one.

We're sitting down to hash out the whys and wherefores, speaking about our personal experiences being the cougars in our marriages, and our past history of dating (significantly) older men.

Let us know what you think – and if you have a horse in this race, please, we especially want to hear from you!

Please, do let me know if you'd like to hear anyone else we frequently mention guest on the pod, and fear not, Bea will be back on our Friday Patreon bonus episode – yours for just $5/month! http://patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

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83 – Not Without My… Ex?

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:39:54 GMT

We may not have made this quite clear enough but Beatrice is a High Powered Executive and has been having a few extremely busy weeks, so I thought I'd take a load off her plate and record an episode with Liam Geraghty, producer extraordinaire AND my ex-boyfriend.

We chat about staying friends after a breakup, the difference between breaking up with girls and breaking up with boys, and how we almost fell out in the weeks after we decided to call it quits…

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82 – Emigration Blues

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:34:27 GMT

On this episode of Not Without My Sister, we're talking about the major case of the blues that inevitably happens after that first visit home, post-emigration. Rosemary went back to Dublin and ate rings around her but she's STILL not happy, coming to terms for perhaps the first time with the fact that she won't be moving back to Ireland.

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Interlude: Home and Harried

Wed, 25 May 2022 13:19:56 GMT

With Rosemary at home in Ireland and Beatrice up to her oxters at work, we're taking a short two-week break to gather our thoughts. In the meantime, Rosemary's got some podcast recommendations to share. But remember to come back to us on June 7th!

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81 – Culture Club

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:18:53 GMT

Rosemary has been reading a lot of feel-good romance while Beatrice has been following her cop shows with a lil' work-related non-fiction chaser (and The Flight Attendant comes highly recommended).

We're back with a few cultural recommendations in this week's podcast, from romantic comedy books to the Kardashians on Hulu and more!

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80 – Not Without My… Husband

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:02:24 GMT

What's it like, being a very tall Midwestern man, dating an average heighted Irish woman? Rosemary sat down with her husband Brandin to ask him all about the cultural differences, from his point of view – and he gave some fairly scathing impressions of Ireland (having never been there…).

The obvious question now is: when's Don's turn?!

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79 – Why Are Irish Men Obsessed with Milk, and Other Questions

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:08:46 GMT

When Rosemary found a single piece of bacon left in the pack, she reached out in an attempt to feel less alone: what are the shit things YOUR partners do?! We discuss the best responses, and find ourselves with a mystery on our hands: why are Irish men so obsessed with milk?!

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78 – Do We All Need Therapy?

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:48:45 GMT

Is therapy something that ONLY those of us with diagnosed mental illnesses – or difficult partners – should look into, or would it be beneficial for everyone?! (We'd also like to acknowledge the barriers to accessing therapy for a large swathe of the population and how it SHOULD be readily available to all!)

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77 – Why, Where Did YOU Think Coconut Milk Came From?!

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Now that the dust has settled on Beatrice's CRUEL AND UNUSUAL April Fool's joke on Rosemary, we're asking, what's the best (worst) April Fool's we've ever inflicted on someone, and why is Beatrice so downright mean? Plus: Rosemary reveals that once you tell her there's SCIENCE behind your lies she will absolutely believe you. Cows <3 coconuts, after all.

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Petrified Without My Sister

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:30:00 GMT

This week on Not Without My Sister we want to spotlight Petrified - an Irish horror fiction podcast. Petrified tells the chilling tales of ordinary people encountering the supernatural, and their terrifying fates. It's produced by our very own Liam Geraghty and written/directed by Beatrice's former Dublin Youth Theatre chum - Peter Dunne!This particular episode is called Up the Airy Mountain. It's about a group of nuns making a religious pilgrimage to a remote shrine who begin to realise there may be something to fear in the woods.It stars Deborah Wiseman, Deirdre Monaghan and Margaret McAuliffe (with no 'a' in her Mc!)Obviously being a horror drama it's not suitable for little ears.If you like it you can follow Petrified at https://linktr.ee/Petrified_Pod – new episodes drop on Wednesdays!

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76 – The Beautiful, Multicoloured Males of the Species!

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:00:00 GMT

What makes one person attractive – and another person, well, not? And why is it that some people (Rosemary) fancy everyone, while others are more, well, selective? And is a bird's beak flexible?! WHO CAN ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS?! Please let us know what makes someone attractive to YOU, and get in touch with any and all of your bird knowledge as we clearly have none of our own.

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75 – What About a Relaxing Facial?!

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Our Mother is an angel – but she is not an easy person to buy gifts for. We're talking Mother's Day treats, how we feel about Hallmark holidays (do wedding anniversaries count?!) and what exactly our mum hated about the one (1!) facial she's ever had. By the way, the face cream she swears by? That would be the Boots Traditional Skin Cream (RIP), for which there is a change.org petition we're not entirely convinced she didn't start herself. Please, let us know how you feel about these types of days – and what you think of as a good Mother's Day present!

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74 – Do Bunnies Even LAY Eggs?! It's the Easter Episode!

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We don't quite understand the meaning of Easter – at least, the bunny-and-eggs aspect of it – but that doesn't stop us waxing lyrical about the chocolatiest religious celebration of all. We'd love to hear how you've explained the concept of crucifixion to your children (if you have), and what your favourite Easter eggs are!

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73 – Dating or Job-Hunting, the Advice is the Same!

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

When you think about it – and even when you don't – job-hunting is a lot like dating. And recruiting is a lot like dating. And catfishing is a lot like when you say "proficient at Excel" even though you have zero clue how to do anything other than make to-do lists on Excel and never notice when there are extra sheets to look at. We're talking about being duped by interviewees; lying on our CVs and on our online dating profiles; and we somehow manage to shoe-horn in a reference to Rosemary's Game of Thrones date (that wasn't). Enjoy!

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72 – The Fourth Trimester!

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:35:00 GMT

It's been five months since Rosemary gave birth – and of course you haven't heard the last of it! We're talking about recovery, expectations vs reality, the post-baby bubble and more in this kind of "life update" episode of Not Without My Sister!

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71 – I Don't DO Mansplaining

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

What are your hard and fast life rules? When Don told Rosemary, "I don't DO moving", she was inspired to come up with a few of her own. So in this week's main episode we're talking about our ultimate DOs and DON'Ts of life. (Rosemary really doesn't do fancy dress, she wants you all to know.) Let us know your DOs and DON'Ts! (Post-pandemic, can we all just agree that we don't do cheek-kissing to say hello or goodbye, unless we're ACTUALLY French? And even then, we'd urge you to reconsider.)

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70 – On Plastic Surgery (and Medically Necessary Procedures)

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

When did we first learn about plastic surgery – and what would we consider having done? This question is mostly for Beatrice, as Rosemary has already had a lot done, as it happens. We talk about the quest for beauty, Botox as treatment for headaches and the definition of plastic vs cosmetic surgery on this, our whopping 70th episode! Happy 70th birthday to us! (Thanks to non-invasive treatments, we don't look a day over 21.)

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69 – As Kelly Clarkson Said: Just Walk Away!

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:05:00 GMT

Is it ever acceptable to walk out of a job interview if you realise it's not for you?! Answer: YES! We should ALL be walking away from things a lot more often than we do – as attested to by the numerous examples we go through, of situations we should mos def have walked away from. Pls do not judge Rosemary for prostrating herself so embarrassingly – and please, slide into our DMs or email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com with YOUR stories, of times you DID walk away or of times you definitely SHOULD HAVE!

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Not Without my Sister is presented by Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music are by Don Kirkland. Our original illustration is by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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68 – I Could Never Eat a Sausage in Someone Else's House

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

What's YOUR idea of comfort food and why is it a cup of tea and a slice of white toast with Kerrygold?! We're asking the questions that matter on Not Without My Sister today – and yes, Rosemary's McDonald's problem gets several honourable mentions. Let us know what you eat when you need a warm belly hug because we are always open to new food suggestions (as long as it's something Rosemary can order on Uber Eats and Beatrice can cook in her own house). Email us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com or drop us a DM on Instagram @notwithoutmysister <3

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67 – Femalebag

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

It's the long-awaited mailbag episode! We've gathered some DMs, emails and tragic tales sent to us via the magic of social media (and, er, email) and are discussing them right here! If you'd like to get in touch, please feel free to email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com, DM us on Instagram @notwithoutmysister or get in touch with us individually on IG @rosemarymaccabe and @beatricemaccabe

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Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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66 – Love Me Do (Because I Love You)

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Have you ever experienced the pang of unrequited love? It may not surprise you to know that both of us have – at various stages of our lives. We talk about the agony (and ecstacy) of fancying someone who has absolutely zero interest in you; whether to confess your love to someone who has no idea; and Rosemary reminisces (again) about the time she handed a gold coin condom to someone because she thought she was being "flirty".

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You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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65 – In 2022, We Will…

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We're kind of talking about New Year's resolutions – except we're not, because New Year's resolutions have gone out of fashion. So we're rephrasing it to focus more on, you know, goals and objectives; things we'd like to achieve this year; and ways in which we're striving to be… well, better!

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64 – Do You Want to Meet Your Baby?

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In case you didn't know, Rosemary had a baby – and things, as they so often tend not to, didn't go to plan. We sit down to discuss the birth of Atlas Eddie, Beatrice's role on the day, Brandin's unexpected and uncharacteristic lack of chill and the shock of the C-section.

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63 – Santa Baby, a '54 Convertible Too… What's On Our Christmas Lists?

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Rosemary likes to think she's not superficial, so she starts out talking about charitable gifts – but soon the façade is forgotten as we get into the meat of what we'd like to find under the tree this Christmas. It's very clear from this conversation that, as our Mum frequently tells us, we "don't need a thing!" but we'd like some nice things all the same. Please share: what's top of your Christmas list this year?

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62 – That's IT! I Quit! I'm Movin' On

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We're talking about handing in your notice in this brand new episode of Not Without My Sister, for which we have returned from our short hiatus! (It seemed fitting to make a comeback and talk about quitting…) So what are good reasons to leave a job? (And are there any bad?) Why do we all hate handing in our notice? And do our bosses ever truly care that we're moving on?

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REVISITED: Ghosted and Gaslit – It's the Online Dating Episode, Straight from the Archives

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:14:00 GMT

We're taking another short stroll down memory lane as we count down to our grand return on December 6th. This is the eighth ever episode of Not Without My Sister, in which we revisit some of our most heartbreaking and humiliating online dating moments (oh, there are many more than we can recount).

Not Without My Sister is still uploading NEW content on Patreon each and every Friday, so if you miss us terribly and wish to support us throughout this short sojourn, head over there and sign up for €4.50/month: http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

Not Without My Sister is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/notwithoutmysister

We would LOVE to hear your online dating stories! Share on Facebook, Instagram, tweet Rosemary or email notwithoutmysis@gmail.com!

Be sure to head to our Instagram @notwithoutmysister for regular competitions, updates and more.Follow Rosemary on Twitter and Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is on Instagram @beatricemaccabe.

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The podcast is produced by Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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REVISITED: You Better Work, B – The Inside Track on Beatrice's Career (Thus Far)

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:07:00 GMT

On this, the sixth episode of Not Without My Sister EVER, Beatrice talked about how she got to where she is now in her career as a fashion designer – and what she learned along the way! We're on our mini maternity leave until December, so thank you for bearing with us as we stroll down memory lane and give a little glimpse into what people get over on Patreon! Because we're still uploading NEW content there each and every Friday, so if you miss us terribly and wish to support us throughout this transition, head over there and sign up for €4.50/month: http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

Things we mention:

Here's a piece on Marni from the Business of Fashion
An example of some of the high theatre Bea worked on at John Galliano (menswear AW 2008/2009)
One of Bea's proudest moments: her 'Stephanie' bag design worn by fashion royalty
er, MTV's "reality" TV show, The City

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BONUS! From the Patreon: This Old Thing?!

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:13:00 GMT

We promised to share some until-now exclusive-to-Patreon content while we're on our little maternity leave, so please enjoy this super extra bonus episode where we talk about just how brilliant we are at taking compliments – and how you, too, can be brilliant like us!

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so over on Patreon where it's business (almost) as usual and our patrons are getting a brand spanking new episode each and every Friday for the months of October and November. http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

How good are you at taking compliments? And, more importantly, how good are you at giving them?

We're talking about the age-old dilemma of how to take a compliment in this week's Patreon-only episode of Not Without My Sister, which we hope will leave you feeling confident enough to graciously accept any and all compliments that come your way.

Things we mention include:

the concept of "dressing up for one's husband"
what kind of compliments qualify as compliments? Is being told your dress is lovely as complimentary as being told you're funny, or smart, or a great hugger?
Here's a piece from VICE on what it means if you struggle to take a compliment
We mention negging, and in case you're not sure what that means… here's Healthline on just that
Rosemary's rave thread on Tattle
Red Sparrow, Jennifer Laurence's second best movie (after The Hunger Games) which, despite what Rosemary says, does not star Jeremy Renner. It's Joel Edgerton
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (in which Kevin Costner was 35 years old)
the concept of the compliment sandwich
Leandra Medine's interview on The Cutting Room Floor

If you are one of those elusive people that accepts a compliment like a pro, please, share your secrets with us!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister!For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Tall Tales, talltales.ie. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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REVISITED: Mother Dearest, the First Ever Episode of Not Without My Sister (Not Without Our Mother)

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:06:00 GMT

Thanks again for bearing with us while we take this little hiatus-slash-maternity leave break! Here's the very first episode of the podcast, revisited – for those of you who didn't start from the start, or just need a reminder as to where we got the name! We'll have to keep revisiting old episodes now that Mother has told us, in no uncertain terms, that we are NOT to mention her EVER AGAIN!

Anyway, we're still releasing new episodes each and every Friday over on Patreon; if you'd like to support us over there, you can do so for €4.50/month at http://patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

Thank you for listening to Episode 1 of Not Without My Sister, which we have tentatively titled, ‘Not Without Our… Mother?’ This episode is dedicated to, and focuses on, our Mother, who, for all of her Irish Mammyisms, has her own individual quirks and foibles which make her – we think – just interesting enough to dedicate an hour-long podcast episode to. We hope you enjoy it 🙂

If you have any topic suggestions, or subjects you’d like us to chat about, please do let us know! Leave a comment on our website or contact us via Instagram @rosemarymaccabe and @beatricemaccabe.

Here are a few of the things we reference throughout the episode.

Liadan Hynes’ How to Fall Apart
Goldie Hawn’s “brain breaks”
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Not Without My Daughter, starring Sally Field and Alfred Molina
The Vietnamese author whose book Beatrice discusses is named Phuc Tran. The book is Sigh, Gone. You can listen to Tran discuss the subjunctive, or its absence, in this NPR talk.
Beatrice’s favourite mystery Sindy Instagram account (a Sindstagram account?) is @Sindy_the_traveler

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe. Editing is by Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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BONUS! From the Patreon: A Book Recommendations Bonanza!

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:04:00 GMT

We promised to share some until-now-exclusive-to-Patreon content while on maternity leave, so please enjoy this episode where we detail a few of the books we've read and loved of late! If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so over on Patreon where it's business (almost) as usual and our patrons are getting a brand new episode every Friday. patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

We received a DM this week that read, and I quote: "Could you and/or Bea PLEEEAAAASSSSEEEE SHARE SOME BOOKS ♥️♥️" It strikes me (Rosemary) now that I may have misquoted this person but sure look here we are now with a WHOPPER list of books we'd recommend. In case you don't have a pen to hand, we have even listed all of the books we mention below. Enjoy!

Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again Yes
Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections
Richard Russo
Tana French, The Wych Elm
John Irving, A Prayer for Owen Meany
Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road
James Baldwin, Giovanni’s Room
Sarah Turnbull, Almost French
Maggie O'Farrell, Hamnet
The Twilight trilogy
Fifty Shades of Grey
Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series
All of Louise Bagshawe's sexy romances
Frank Herbert, Dune
Lee Child's Jack Reacher series (don't mention Tom Cruise)
Michael Connelly's Bosch series
John Connolly
Julia Keller's Bell Elkins series
Jo Nesbo
Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander series
JM Coetzee, Disgrace
Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series
Firefly Lane (the TV show, but it's based on the novel by Kristin Hannah!)
Colum McCann, Let the Great World Spin
John Banville
Colm Tóibín
Raven Leilani, Luster
Rebecca Roanhorse, Trail of Lightning and Storm of Locusts
Brit Bennett, The Vanishing Half
Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing
Glennon Doyle, Untamed
Yoko Ogawa, The Memory Police
Kazuo Ishiguro, The Remains of the Day
Colm Tóibín, The Master
Sophie White, Filter This and Unfiltered
Richard Russo, Empire Falls
Philipp Meyer, American Rust
Art Spiegelman, Maus
Brian K Vaughan and Pia Guerra's Y: The Last Man
Bizarrely, the trailer for The Matrix 4
Jane Austen
Edith Wharton
The 1995 mini-series, The Buccaneers starring Carla Gugino
Enid Blyton
Louise Lawrence, Children of the Dust

Follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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REVISITED: Santa, his ceramics and THOSE Pucci pants!

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:45:00 GMT

We're on maternity leave – but we still wanted to give you a little reminder that Not Without My Sister exists! So here's our number one episode of all time, as voted for by YOU: episode 12, Sense & Stupidity, with a new intro tacked on to the old (but much beloved) episode! Thank you so much for bearing with us over these few weeks as we take a little time off and readjust to the newest Mac Cabe on the block.

We're still uploading NEW content to our Patreon each and every Friday, so if you miss us terribly and wish to support us throughout this transition, head over there and sign up for €4.50/month: http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister

How many times have you thought to yourself, Jesus, I'm lucky I survived that? If you're anything like us, it's more times than you can count on two hands.Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe chat about what could have been near-death experiences: moments of idiocy and, frankly, complete disregard for our own personal safety that ended well – but possibly should have ended very, very badly.

Cultural (ish) mentions in this episode include:

The Joe Rogan Experience (podcast)
Spencer & Vogue
Glennon Doyle's Untamed
Coyote Ugly, the formative film of Rosemary's teenage years

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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61 – The Art of the Navigator

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:03:00 GMT

How good are you at navigating? You know, with a map – or Google Maps, more commonly – from the passenger seat of the car. Can you stay calm? Can you elicit calm in the driver? Do you regularly f*ck up and have to apologise for meandering down country roads? You'll be shocked to know that one of us thinks we're a great navigator! And one of us knows we're not. One of us likes to navigate themselves. (One of us likes to direct everyone else.) One of us, too (bizarrely) seems to be advocating for the return of the paper map (serious Boomer vibes). Plus, some serious throwing under the bus of one of our parents (probably not the one you think).

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister!For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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60 – How Do YOU Handle YOUR Stress?

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:25:00 GMT

And how do we handle ours? Beatrice doesn't think she has particularly high stress levels, except, oh yes, for the fact that she hasn't slept the night through in almost a decade. So we talk about things like sleep hygiene, to-do lists, how Rosemary's therapist thinks she might have ADHD (but Rosemary thinks she's just got some bad habits a la Ed Sheeran) and whether or not Mammy Mac Cabe has ever experienced true stress in her life. (And if you are someone who masturbates to relieve stress, we want to know how, exactly, you get yourself in the mood. Let us know anonymously by emailing notwithoutmysis@gmail.com toot sweet!)

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister!For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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59 – Don't Ever Put a Bowl of Nuts out for Arriving Guests

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:51:00 GMT

Why does bad luck keep hampering our every holiday attempt?! Why will Beatrice never again provide nuts for guests? Did Travis really steal Philip Mac Cabe's broken tooth? And has Philip kept up his pointe practice? We answer NONE of these questions in today's episode of Not Without My Sister!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister!For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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58 – Summer Jobbin' (Had Us a Blast)

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:33:00 GMT

Ah, another glorious walk down memory lane as we recount the summer jobs we had in our not-even-remotely-misspent youths (when you live in the country you really have to try to get into trouble): from potting teeny tiny saplings in teeny tiny pots to serving Sunday dinners to middle-aged golfers, we go deep into the cultural and personal ramifications of being put to work at far too young an age.

LOL, no we don't, we just talk about how much money we earned, the day one of us got fired from her part-time job in a jeans emporium and how the other one of us was given the keys to the school (but was not teacher's pet, she swears) over the summer months.

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57 – The Thin Blue Line(s)

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:34:00 GMT

We're talking about the magical moment(s) we discovered we were expecting – how we felt, who we told and how they reacted – in the latest episode of Not Without My Sister.

We'll be touching on unplanned pregnancies, asking how many pregnancy tests is too many pregnancy tests and divulging exactly how Don always knows Bea is pregnant before she does.

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56 – Can We Pull You for a Quick Chat?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:38:00 GMT

We're talking reality TV on this week's episode – or, rather, Beatrice is quizzing Rosemary on what exactly it is that she enjoys about Love Island, The Bachelorette and true trash TV like Too Hot to Handle. Is it voyeurism? Is it the potential for ogling beautiful people in the sun? Or does she enjoy watching other humans suffer? Or could it be (d) all of the above?!

Let us know your thoughts about the behemoth that is reality TV – and your favourite memories of indulging in the genre, from the earliest days of The Real World and everyone's favourite scripted reality TV family, Laguna Beach / The Hills / The City to modern wonders like Love is Blind and Sexy Beasts.And as always, let us know if there are any subjects – taboo or otherwise – that you'd like us to cover!

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You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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55 – But… It Looked GREAT In That Movie!

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:05:00 GMT

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell truth from fiction – and we blame fiction, and popular culture more specifically, for tricking us into thinking that certain things would be easy and, more than that, FUN! We talk working as a camp counsellor, the cure-all qualities of Coca-Cola and Rosemary's almost-career as a tennis champ in this brand new, super early and entirely ad-free episode of Not Without My Sister.

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You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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54 – Far and Away

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:05:00 GMT

What's it like to move to another country, thousands of miles from your own? Do you ever truly feel at home? And will we ever go back to Ireland? We chat all things emigration on this week's episode of Not Without My Sister – from cultural differences to things we'll never stop missing, and the family dinners we really miss most of all.If you have any further questions about the practicalities of emigrating, what life is really like in the New World or whether we've ever regretted our decisions, drop us an email at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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53 – Compassion Queens

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:05:00 GMT

A listener sent us in a quandary – asking how they should react if and when someone's upset. So what's the best course of action if a friend / colleague / partner is upset? Do you pretend you haven't noticed and give them space? Comfort them? Write out a list of reasons they shouldn't be upset? Tell them to cheer up and get on with things?

WE PROVIDE NO ANSWERS in this episode but, instead, discuss the myriad ways in which we have let our loved ones down by reacting terribly to their moments of upset. If you have an actual decent answer to the question of how one should react when someone else is upset, please, PLEASE share in the comments. We're taking this all as a learning experience.

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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52 – Sick burn 🔥

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:02:00 GMT

We're talking about sunburn (and how it always turns into a nice tan), fake tan and – eek – sunbeds in this week's episode, in honour of the millions of Irish people who are undoubtedly burnt to a crisp after the record-breaking weather of the past few weeks.

Beatrice is talking about the special-occasion fake tan, while Rosemary's confessing all about her sordid sunbed-laden past – and it didn't occur to either of us to question why it is that Irish people are quite so obsessed with painting themselves a slightly mucky shade of orange. We'll leave that to the philosophers.

Please! Share any and all sunburn disasters with us in the comments, or drop us an email at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com xo

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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51 – Cold Turkey

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:05:00 GMT

Sometimes quitting can be a very, very good thing – so we wanted to talk about all of the many times we've managed to bravely and determinedly give up something we love(d), for our health / wellbeing / to prove that we could.

From smoking to garish printed dresses, Diet Coke to refined carbs, there are a lot of things we have – both successfully and unsuccessfully – cut out of our lives over the years. But what truly made a difference? And is deprivation ever truly worth it?!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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50 – Could YOU Forgive YOUR Sister If She Did This?!?

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:05:00 GMT

You may not know this as she hasn't mentioned it AT ALL on social media or otherwise, but Rosemary is pregnant and, as a result, she's downloaded a LOT of pregnancy-related apps and been reading a LOT of "new mom" forums… One particular "quandary" stuck out to her this week, so we thought we'd discuss it on this week's podcast! Please, feel free to let us know via Instagram or email – notwithoutmysis@gmail.com – what you think about this "problem"!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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49 – True Crime, No Punishment

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:15:00 GMT

Beatrice loves CSI and Law & Order, while Rosemary is a champion of the true crime podcast (while simultaneously being a hypocrite about Karen and Georgia needing some pandemic-related time off). Where do you sit on the crime scale – and is there anyone out there who absolutely loves it all?!

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Things we mention include:

My Favorite Murder
Guru
30 for 30: Bikram
Wild Wild Country
The First 48
Beatrice's beloved multi-coloured StarTac phone
RedHanded
To Live and Die in LA
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Handmaid's Tale
The new Irish maternity hospital and the outcry over its religious ties – Rosemary hasn't got it quite right but here's some info (firstly, it's the Sisters of Charity, not the Sisters of Mercy)
Criminal Minds
Law & Order: SVU
Mandy Patinkin, aka Inigo Montoya

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Our original illustration is by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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48 – To Complain is Human (and the Ketchup WAS Disappointing)

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:05:00 GMT

To complain – quietly, and only to one's dining companion – is inherently Irish, but to make a fuss and complain TO the establishment itself?! Unheard of! Luckily, a few short months in the US and Rosemary has almost entirely forgotten any Irish tendencies she once had, and is happy to complain, willy-nilly, about anything and everything, to anyone who will listen. As for Beatrice, she's not quite so sure about all of this loud giving out (plus, it seems like a lot of hassle).

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You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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47 – In the Eye of the Beholder

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:10:00 GMT

In this week's episode of Not Without My Sister we're discussing eye contact – on dates, in the workplace and beyond. (Can someone please tell us: do they really teach eye contact in Templemore?! We must know.)

Things we discuss include:

Maureen's, a Stoneybatter institution
Star Trek: The Next Generation's Geordi La Forge, an icon

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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46 – Self-Help Books We Loved (And Hated) – Yes, it's the Glennon Doyle Episode

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:15:00 GMT

Ever since Rosemary criticised Glennon Doyle on Instagram – and possibly thanks to the many mentions of her "bestselling" book, Untamed, we have been asked, several times, to discuss her on the podcast. Sadly, Beatrice is still refusing to read said book, so we broadened our horizons and decided to talk self help and self improvement more generally.

Things we mention include:

Glennon Doyle, whose book, Untamed, Rosemary read for a book club Beatrice was meant to be a part of, too – and which Beatrice, upon listening to Rosemary's incessant commentary, decided to skip
The Rules
The Game
He's Just Not That Into You
You Lost Him at Hello: A Saleswoman's Guide to Sealing the Deal
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
Margaret Heffernan, Beatrice's #1 crush
Ellevest, investing for women
Margaret Atwood, who Beatrice liked before she was cool
Theory of Bastards by Audrey Shulman
A book about how medical research and scientific information is all based on men's bodies – Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn
Devolution by Max Brooks
Hamnet by Margaret Heffernan
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music are by Donald Kirkland. Original illustration is by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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45 – The Great Political Pets vs Pests Debate

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:05:00 GMT

This week's episode is all about pets – the agony and the ecstacy. We love them but the real question is: do they deserve it?!

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Deep Throat. Rosemary is referring to the seminal journalistic film, All the Presidents' Men, while Beatrice is referring to… something else
Michael D's puppy, Misneach, steals the spotlight. (As a correction: Bród is still alive. Síoda is the dog who sadly died last year.)
Netflix's Marcella, about which we both complained non-stop, but of which would happily watch 10 more seasons
The medical mystery of "sleep eating"
Despite what Beatrice says – "a koi can live as long as you or me!" – the average koi fish has a life expectancy of 25-35 years
Nessa Cronin of The Try On and her zebra courses
NFTs and the value assigned to them by the buyer
Another correction: the lifespan of a hamster is 2-3 years
Brood X cicadas – the joys of American life!
Sir Didymus and Ambrosius, the true stars of Labyrinth
The great bear-scratching video that has become legend in the Mac Cabe-Kirkland households

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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44 – In a Barbie World 💕

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:10:00 GMT

Growing up in the badlands of Kildare, Beatrice and Rosemary were big – BIG – Barbie fans. But how do they feel about the blonde bombshell now? Would they give Barbies to their kids (would that Holy God would bless them with a child who had an iota of interest in a Barbie)? And what, exactly, does Barbie have that Sindy doesn't?

Things we mention include…

The Barbie wallpaper that started this whole walk down memory lane
Beatrice's Instagram obsession, Sindy the Traveler
Orthotics for flat feet :-(
Who invented Barbie?
Stephanie Yeboah's fab CARBIE jumper dress
James Corden got a bad time from Reddit
THE Barbie Dreamhouse (the fate of which is, as yet, unknown)
Philip Larkin's This be the Verse We would love to know your feelings about Barbie – then, and now! And please, reassure us that Rosemary wasn't the only psycho to go at her Barbies with a scissors

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You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 35 – Do We Even Remember How to be a Good Guest?!

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:05:00 GMT

Having established, many episodes ago, that one should NOT bring a guest when invited to a friend's house, we're now asking the question: what should you bring? What is good guest-iquette? Now that we're coming out of quarantine, is our presence truly present enough – or should you never cross another's doorway with one hand as long as the other?

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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43 – What Foods Have You Been TOTALLY Put Off by Years of Dieting?

Mon, 24 May 2021 23:14:00 GMT

We're talking about the numerous diet foods – or diet-adjacent foods – that we have been put off by the numerous diets we've been on over the years. Thank crunchie we never fell for that cayenne pepper / maple syrup madness, let us tell you!

We would love to know which diet foods now fill YOU with dread, thanks to years of feeling like they were the only foods you were allowed to chow down on! Let us know on Instagram or via email notwithoutmysis@gmail.com

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 34 – Have You Ever Baked Anything From a Cookery Show?!

Fri, 21 May 2021 00:14:00 GMT

No prizes for guessing who among the two of us has attempted it – and who most certainly has not. (Also, someone bring back the original Ready, Steady, Cook! okay thanks.)

Things we mention include:

Nailed It! and our beloved Nicole Byers
Chef's Table
Masterclass, Beatrice's top purchase of 2020
Ready, Steady, Cook!
That time Holly upset Gino on This Morning
Gordon Ramsay's scrambled eggs
Fade St Social's truffle parmesan fries

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42 – What do Xtina, Bjork and U2 All Have in Common?

Mon, 17 May 2021 23:16:00 GMT

We're talking GIGS! Way back when, pre-pandemic, pre-babies, pre- all kinds of adult responsibilities (and aching limbs), we were MAD for a gig! We talk about some of the best concerts we've been to, from watching drunk Scotsmen sing their hearts out in a field to truly reaching musical nirvana in a Milanese bookshop.

Some things we discuss include:

Arctic Monkeys at Oxegen, aka the year a truly poorrendous Portaloo incident put Rosemary off festivals for life
the first ever Electric Picnic – and Rosemary's favourite AC/DC song
why Beatrice is too good for the Ramada Inn
Jurassic 5 > Maroon 5
long live 2 Many DJs
Artists we'd love to have seen include: Phil Collins (!), Garth Brooks / Chris Gaines (Zoolander) – should have partnered with Holy Justin Bieber, Fleetwood Mac, Scissor Sisters, NSync, Celine (or Ariana Grande, specifically as Celine), Yebba, Backstreet Boys!!, Dolly Parton
Is there an Irish person alive who doesn't know every lyric from the following two albums: The Killers' Hot Fuss, David Gray's White Ladder
We <3 the country charts: particularly Gabby Barrett, Maryn morris and the Secret Sisters
A moment, please, for this duet between Maire Breathnach and Nanci Griffith
And our best gigs?: Roisin Murphy, Bjork, Lykke Li, a very drunk Paolo Nutini, Bat for Lashes.

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 33 – Home Décor with your Other Half is about Compromise… OR IS IT

Fri, 14 May 2021 03:29:00 GMT

Co-habiting with someone you love is a gift and a dream and a blessing – but what do you do with their extensive collection of Legos? And how do you cope with their intense fear of your Joanne Hynes rug?! We've got all* of the answers!

*none of

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41 – The Art of the Workplace Negotiation

Mon, 10 May 2021 23:09:00 GMT

We're talking about how to get what you want at work – from a salary increase to more paid holidays, better working conditions, a senior title or just THE RESPECT YOU DESERVE! In news that will shock precisely no one, Beatrice has more insights to share than Rosemary, although Rosemary can remember several instances where she did NOT do a good job of negotiating in the workplace. Exciting stuff.

Things we discuss include:

The Irish civil service – people talk a lot about civil servants' adherence to their scheduled hours as if that makes them slackers but really, haven't they got the right idea?!
What is your motivation? Are you incentivised by money? Workplace culture? Personal fulfilment? All of the above? Let us know!
George Clooney talked to the New York Times about using one aspect of his work to fund another
Rosemary referred to the Irish small businesses using Instagram to share and support anti-Covid vaccination views, conspiracy theories and more. Is it so bad to vote with your wallet?
Are you guilty of writing emails 'like a girl'? Read this Telegraph article and get rid of that lady language

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 32 – Our Favourite Celeb Couples! (A Very Short List)

Fri, 07 May 2021 01:46:00 GMT

With the news that Ben Affleck and J Lo may (or may not) be back together, we got to thinking about the celeb couples whose relationships we love – and those whose relationships have sullied their reputations (at least in our humble estimations).

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40 – This is a Shout-Out to Our Exes

Mon, 03 May 2021 23:03:00 GMT

Can you ever get back with an ex after a bad – or even after a good – breakup? That's the topic of this episode, where we detail the circumstances under which we believe reconciliation to be possible; Beatrice divulges yet another shameful period in her life; and Rosemary finally comes to terms with the fact that she and her ex did not, in fact, decide to break up "mutually" – he moved to Australia. Without her. (Way harsh.)

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 31 – Together (Again) at Last!

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:30:00 GMT

What everyday task turns YOUR stomach? We talk about the must-do chores and tasks that make you feel physically nauseous and yet, because you are a mature saint, you do them anyway. Kitty litter, dishwasher filters… the list is endless!

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39 – I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 23:06:00 GMT

What are we like to work with – as team leaders, or as team players? We chat workplace culture, taking – and giving – orders, why Rosemary has been blocked on social media by 85% of Ireland's male DJs and more!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 30 – Sure, You'd Always Have [insert ingredient here] to Hand!

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:25:00 GMT

What ingredients do you make sure you're never without? And why does Claire Mac Cabe always have half a leek in the fridge?! We show off our culinary nous in this episode about pantry essentials, tea-hoarding and Rosemary's lack of understanding of the word "ingredient".

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38 – What Would Our Teenage Selves Think of us Now?

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:04:00 GMT

It's fair to say that life very rarely goes the way you think it will. So what's different in our lives, and what went to plan (if anything)? Where did we think we'd be, by now – and where, exactly, are we? That's what we're talking about in this episode of Not Without My Sister, the podcast Mary Kate and Ashley just WISH they'd come up with.

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 29 – What If You Could Write A Book?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:09:00 GMT

In which Beatrice tricks Rosemary into talking about the book she's writing – available to support and pre-order via Unbound at https://unbound.com/books/this-is-not-about-you/

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37 – They Say the Craziest Things!

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 23:02:00 GMT

Hanging out with children is a TRIP – we chat about just how unpredictably adorable (and headwrecking) kids can be, and what you should do when one licks a toy knife menacingly AT you. Any suggestions?!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 28 – Good Girls (and Bad Boys)

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:43:00 GMT

Have you watched Good Girls on Netflix? (If you have, WHY haven't you told Beatrice about it?!) Once again, we're talking telly – without knowing the names of any of the characters, actors or what network this series is broadcast on. QUALITY CONTENT.

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36 – We Answer YOUR Questions!

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:34:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, we asked listeners to send us their burning questions via Instagram. We got a VERY mixed bag when it comes to questions, from Brazilian immigration to Ireland to whether or not we'll ever move home, what life's like in Indiana and where we'd like to travel to, once this whole palaver is over!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 27 – Have You Ever Stolen Anything?

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Stop thief! Scoundrel! Have you ever stolen anything – and, if you have, do you stand by your choice or do you sincerely regret your actions? Unsurprisingly, Beatrice and Rosemary are on different sides of this debate…

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Minisode 26 – You Were Never Meant to Hear This…

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:05:00 GMT

Here are the moments of the podcast that you DON'T hear – the bloopers and arguments that get left on the cutting-room floor. "Liam, edit that out!" is quite possibly our producer's least favourite sentence… But we like to think it makes the podcast the best it can be!

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35 – False Nails, Individual Eyelashes, Spray Tans and Box Dyes – We've Done It All!

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 23:01:00 GMT

This week we thought we'd talk about beauty – or, attempt to answer the question, "Why can't WE enjoy the trappings of glamour a la the Instagram stars we love to follow?!"

Things we mention include:

Kylie Jenner's nails
Billie Eilish's nails
Static Nails
Ipsy, our much loved beauty subscription
"To wax or not to wax before the big day", in case you're interested

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 25 – What's First on the To-Do List in this Brave New World?!

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:22:00 GMT

With vaccines on the horizon in Indiana, we've got ours scheduled – so what are we looking forward to getting back to? And what will we still be steering clear of?!

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34 – How Do You Know If You Have a Deviated Septum?!

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:34:00 GMT

Today more than ever, the lines between hypochondria and genuinely unlucky person with a bad immune system are more blurred than ever – and in the year of our Lord 2021, it's understandable that, at the first sign of a sniffle, some of us suspect the worst. But which side of the spectrum do we fall into – and can we even be trusted to answer that question?!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Introducing… Meet Your Maker: Americana

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:02:00 GMT

Irish cartoonist Luke Healy grew up obsessed with America and goes in search of the American experience on a 147-day, 2660-mile-long hike across the Pacific Crest Trail

Meet Your Maker is produced & hosted by Liam Geraghty. Theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Additional music in this episode was by Blue Dot Sessions and Louie Zong. www.patreon.com/meetyourmaker

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Minisode 24 – Let's Talk Baby Names!!!

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:08:00 GMT

What would we call our babies? Beatrice has already had four changes, but fear not, she has more names in mind for more hypothetical babies – as does Rosemary, who has a plethora of Scandinavian names picked out for her own hypothetical babies. But what will Claire Mac Cabe think?!

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33 – Just Married! How We Tied the Knot – And What We'd Do Differently

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:09:00 GMT

It's an odd time to be getting married, for sure – but when did that ever stop anyone?! We talk about weddings – our own, and those we've been to – and what we love AND hate about them. What makes a great wedding? Is it the music? The dancing? The people? And will Rosemary have a BIIIIIG celebration for hers, once borders are open and we've all got our jabs?! We're giving the inside scoop!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 23 – Which On-Screen Characters' Jobs Do We Really Want?

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:23:00 GMT

If you've ever wondered what the major differences are between the two of us, this is the episode for you – where we detail which on-screen characters' jobs inspired us to think, maybe I could do that! One of us is low-brow and one of us is really, really not. For shame.

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32 – The Perils of Moving House, Renting and Landlord-ing

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:02:00 GMT

How many houses have YOU lived in? We've practically lost count – but we still have some good stories to regale you with about our time being beholden unto some landlord or other, afraid to stick nails in the walls and praying the pipes wouldn't freeze in the winter. The joys!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 22 – Ain't Nothin' Scarier than a Scary Movie

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:05:00 GMT

So it turns out that neither of us is a particular fan of scary movies – so much so that we can't even remember the names of most of them (but the one Rosemary talks about is called Hush). Are you a horror fan or would you rather pull your fingernails off, one by one? Because those are your only two choices.

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31 - Who's Your Dream Celebrity Best Friend?

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:39:00 GMT

Beatrice and Rosemary happen to be VERY convinced that each and every A-lister on earth would LOVE to be their BFF. But who among them would THEY choose to befriend?!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 21 – What's the Takeaway from all these Takeaways?

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:10:00 GMT

Is there anything worse than waiting for what feels like HOURS for your takeaway to arrive, only to discover that they've got your order wrong – or that your HUSBAND (ahem) has ordered from entirely the wrong restaurant because he "wanted to try it out"?! (Probably, yes, but bear with us.) We're uncovering our murky takeout-related past, from the days when a takeaway was a rare treat to modern times when takeaway is… a pretty regular occurrence, we won't lie.

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30 – We're Your Weather Girls! And Have We Got News For You…

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:03:00 GMT

Why is it that Irish people are so obsessed with the weather?! Whatever the reason, you'll be glad to know that we are NO exception and so, in temperatures of -12C, we are bringing you the most thrilling podcast episode of your life, where we are discussing the vagaries of weather and how we feel about them.

Things we discuss include:

The Residential Tenancies' Board, your first-stop shop for any landlord-related issues
Crowded House's Weather With You
Nickelodeon's Bunk'd

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 20 – Happy Valentine's Day! Or, er… not?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:30:00 GMT

On the topic of Valentine's Day, the world is a divided place. Is it a sacred day to celebrate one's love and to truly appreciate the finer points of romance, or a cynical holiday capitalised on by Big Stationery to force us into dropping wads of cash on unnecessary tat? Rosemary and Beatrice go head to head.

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29 – There Truly is a Subscription for Everything!

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:44:00 GMT

We're talking about subscription services – the ones we love, the ones we hate, and the many (many) services we have lukewarm feelings about, but subscribe to all the same. We highly recommend it as an efficient way to get rid of whatever spare money you might once have thought you had!

A few of the services / people / things we mention include:

Canva, https://www.canva.com/ an online design platform that allows you to make cute invitations / headers / graphics
Flodesk, https://flodesk.com/ a cute newsletter service that makes more beautiful newsletters than Mailchimp and is very (VERY) easy to use!
Ipsy, http://ipsy.com/ a makeup subscription service that sends you five lil makeup bits each month (one of them WILL be an eyeshadow palette)
Stitchfix, https://www.stitchfix.com/ an online personal shopper that sends you five items (allegedly) tailored to your tastes each month, with zero obligation to keep any of them
Savage x Fenty, https://www.savagex.com/ which we mistakenly call Fenty by Rihanna for the duration of the episode because we are old ladies, a kind of underwear subscription service that offers pretty good savings on lacy lil bits if that's your vibe. Also limited edition monthly boxes where you may find things like crops and branded wine tumblers
Causebox, https://causebox.com/ a quarterly delivery of "socially conscious" products that'll save you up to 70% on their retail prices
Sierra Schultzzie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/schultzzie/ and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/sierraschultzzie
Fabletics, https://www.fabletics.com/ Kate Hudson's active- and leisure-wear subscription company where VIP membership gets you a new outfit each and every month (but you can skip a month if you feel like it)
Equifax, https://www.equifax.com/personal/ a credit monitoring service for US-based people who are trying to improve / keep an eye on their personal credit
Noom, https://www.noom.com/Weight Watchers / Slimming World by another name
The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com whose podcast The Daily is honestly worth your subscription alone
Kiwico, https://www.kiwico.com/ a STEM and art subscription box for kids
America's Test Kitchen for kids, https://www.americastestkitchen.com/kids/ their "Young Chef's Club"
National Geographic kids' subscription https://www.nationalgeographic.com/subscribe/kids-magazines
Oobleck, https://www.instructables.com/Oobleck/ the kind of bizarre corn starch and water mixture that behaves both like a liquid and a solid and is baffling to children and adults alike!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 19 – When I Grow Up (I Wanna Be Famous)

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:34:00 GMT

What did YOU want to be, when you were a child? And how does it compare to where you are now?!

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28 – We Like to Party (And We'll Cry if we Want to)

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 04:46:00 GMT

Unsatisfied with having an entire episode dedicated to her engagement, Rosemary has now demanded an episode dedicated to parties, in honour of her upcoming 36th birthday – and in lieu of the blowout shindig she'd be having if we weren't in the middle of a global pandemic.

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 18 – How Are YOU Doing?

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 03:23:00 GMT

It's been a year since we all locked our sh*t down and life as we know it became a distant memory… so we're just checking in. How are we doing with it all? How's home-schooling going? With a vaccine on the horizon, are we feeling any sense of optimism or is it all just drudgery and fear?! THRILLING, WE THINK YOU'LL AGREE!

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27 – Strong Female Protagonists

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:21:00 GMT

This episode of NWMS is dedicated entirely to talking about the TV shows we love that are centred around strong female protagonists – which, er, segues rapidly into talking about all sorts of random TV shows with male leads. Please, don't judge us for veering away from the point.

Things we discuss include:

The Wilds on Amazon Prime
The Bechdel Cast podcast (and their merch)
take a FREE personality test! (not spon #wewish)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Xena: Warrior Princess!
Wonder Woman (the 1970s series)
The X-Files
My So-Called Life
the Harry Styles fan fiction Rosemary read (and loved) by Anna Todd
Harry Styles' cardigan
Detective Ellen Lucas on Amazon Prime
Call My Agent! on Netflix
Flack on Amazon Prime
Bling Empire on Netflix
Too Hot to Handle on Netflix
The Killing starring Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman (NOT Alexander Skarsgard, the Swede Beatrice is referring to as coming from an acting dynasty)
Charmed, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Law & Order, a great example of "one of these shows is not like the other"
Sex & the City or, as Beatrice has renamed it, Saps & the City

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website notwithoutmysis.com. Email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com

Not Without My Sister is recorded in Indiana by sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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Minisode 17 – Rosemary's engaged!!! #shesaidyes

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 02:50:00 GMT

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26 – Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number (Not to Mention: Botox)

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:03:00 GMT

We're talking ageing in this episode of Not Without My Sister. How do we feel about ageing? How do we think about the inevitability of our mortality? Would we cryogenically freeze our heads? And WHY does Beau have a croissant in his pocket?!

Things we mention:

Stokke strollers and Orla Kiely bags as being essential components of the yummy mummy
Bridgerton on Netflix
Jenna Lyons, the one-time J Crew creative director whose grey hair is inspiring – and scaring – Bea
the ring light Beatrice bought to make her work Zoom calls more, er, flattering
what are the signs and symptoms of menopause?
Emma Caulfield, whose "non-invasive" facial surgery inspired Rosemary to think about anti-ageing procedures
from WebMD, some info on Botox and headaches
mouth acting, a must-see
the gummy bear kitchen mat that looks like a rug, which was almost purchased by Rosemary
Never Been Kissed, the movie Rosemary imagines was made about her life
do you (incorrectly) think you're a millennial? This article might clear things up
Time has some ideas about how to cope with imposter syndrome

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Our original illustration is by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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Minisode 16 – Stuff We've Bought From Targeted Ads (And Were They Worth It?!)

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:05:00 GMT

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25 – Adventures in Babysitting

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:15:00 GMT

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 15 – Irish Food We'd Kill to Get Our Hands On

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:05:00 GMT

This week we're discussing all of the delicious foodstuffs we miss, now that we are on the wrong side of the Atlantic from our beloved Superquinn sausages. In case anything we discuss is unfamiliar to you, you should know that:– these Jacob's Afternoon Tea biscuits are the ones Beatrice shelled out $40 for, so that her children would feel like Granny was right there with them – if you're lucky enough never to have heard of a turducken…

dad's hasselback turkey was mouthwatering, we were in a jealous rage
green bean casserole, a Midwestern tradition
Laura deBarra, the Instagrammer whose Christmas leftovers tower Rosemary horrifies Beatrice with
semolina, of which Beatrice (and her children) are big fans
Flexifit knickers, which seem to get an honourable mention in each and every episode

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24 – Fad Workouts That Really Work! (For 24 Hours At Least)

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:05:00 GMT

Life as a journalist – and a woman with an above-average BMI – has led Rosemary to try a LOT of fad diets and fad workouts, from running on a treadmill in a wetsuit with suction pipes attached to it (yes, really) to enjoying a mid-morning snack of a single strawberry and three almonds, she's truly tried it all (so you don't have to). Not to be outdone, Beatrice has also indulged in her fair share of fads – and, if she hasn't tried it herself, she's witness the true h-anger of a colleague attempting Beyoncé's own maple syrup madness. We're dishing the dirt on all of the ways we've mistreated our bodies, and how we bounced back.

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 14 – Happy New Year!!! In 2021 We Pledge To…

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:05:00 GMT

Are you a New Year's resolution-maker? Or do you baulk at the thought? Have you ever achieved a goal you set out to achieve – or do you give up (like most of us, honestly) before the end of Jan?! We talk New Year's resolutions and how excellent we are at making (and keeping) them on this week's minisode.

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23 – Fashion Police!!! Our Biggest Style Mistakes, Fave Undies & Closet Must-Haves

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:53:00 GMT

We've all made fashion mistakes – some greater than others. What are our biggest clothing mistakes, and what are our style must-dos? (As if we have a clue…)

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 13 – Are You More FOMO or JOMO?!

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:19:00 GMT

To stay in – or to go out? (This is a perennial question, and more to do with one's philosophy in life than anything else – i.e. we know no one can go out right now. IT'S A PANDEMIC! Stay in, stay safe, happy Christmas xo)

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22 – Christmas Time! Mistletoe and Wine!

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:05:00 GMT

What makes a Christmas tradition? How do you know what to compromise on, when it comes to creating new traditions with a new family? (In other words, how can you just make everyone want to do the things that YOU want to do, at the most wonderful time of the year?! HERE ARE OUR THOUGHTS!

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 12 – What Makes a Good Christmas Present?

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:05:00 GMT

We know, we know – we promised you our full rundown of Wild Mountain Thyme, surely a shoo-in for Best Picture at next year's Academy Awards. Alas and alack, with the news that WMT wasn't going to be released in the UK and Ireland for a few weeks yet, we thought we'd wait and bring it to you (avec spoilers) when we can all truly engage in the conversation. Instead, join us as we talk Christmas gifts: how gracious and grateful we are when we receive gifts that we don't exactly LOVE; what we'd truly like to wake up to on Christmas morning; and what makes a great gift.

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Minisode 11 – Wild Mountain Thyme: The Trailer!

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:15:00 GMT

When the trailer for 2021 Oscar nominee (and probably winner) Wild Mountain Thyme spread like wildfire around Irish Twitter, we just knew we'd have to talk about it on the podcast – and talk about it we did! Catch our reaction to the trailer right here, right now – and come back on Dec 18th for our post-film digest. We. Can't. WAIT.

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21 – A Puffer Fish Skeleton is a Better Weapon Than You'd Think

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:05:00 GMT

It's our 21st birthday! Here we are, lining up, just waiting to have the head kissed off us! This week we chat PARTIES – ours, other people's, good parties, bad parties, good party guests, bad party guests and why you should never, EVER invite Rosemary over. She'll eat all your bread, bring three random friends and then fall asleep on a pile of everyone's coats.

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 10 – Let's Talk About Sex (Books)

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:03:00 GMT

From Our Bodies, Ourselves to Judy Blume's Forever, our favourite books during adolescence have something VERY obvious in common. But what else did we read, over and over again? What book would we recommend to the young 'uns today? And does Rosemary have an original thought in her head? So many questions.

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20 – Pride Cometh Before a Fall

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:06:00 GMT

Oh, and fall we have. In this episode, we – sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, Kildare natives who've upped sticks to live in the American Midwest – discuss all the many times their bodies have betrayed them by, er, falling over: breaking limbs, splitting noses and ruining any chance of romance on a barren isle.

Things we mention in this episode include:

The super famous B&B on the Aran Islands that Beatrice can't remember the name of is Mainistir House
Rosemary wrote about the time she got a free trip to Austria (fun!) to ski (less fun!) – you can read it here
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, the film in which Drew Barrymore and Sam Rockwell have improbably sexy shower sex

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 9 – What's in a Name?

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:03:00 GMT

Everywhere we go, people always ask us – how DID your Mum and Dad come up with those stunningly original and perfectly appropriate names? (Who HASN'T seen a tiny baby and thought, she looks like a Beatrice?) So we're answering that burning question in this week's minisode.

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19 – Romantic Gestures

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:03:00 GMT

What is a romantic gesture? Are they EVER really romantic? What's the most romantic thing we've ever done – and what's the most romantic thing we've had done unto us? We get into marriage proposals, talking teddy bears, bunches of flowers being delivered to work AND MORE in this no-holds-bars look at that ol' chestnut: ROMANCE <3

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 8 – In Da Club

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:05:00 GMT

A follower suggested that we talk about Ireland's best nightclub – so we began speaking about nightclubs and, er, well... What are YOUR memories of Irish country nightclubs? Have you, like Beatrice, been turned away due to your unconvincing fake ID? Have you, like Rosemary, committed identity theft in order to dupe the bouncers into allowing you into their fine establishment?

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18 – Why Doesn't Anybody Warn You?!

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:05:00 GMT

In this thrilling, stunning, amazing new episode of Not Without My Sister, we're talking all about birth: the how of it, the why of it and the never-again of it, with actual examples from four real-life birth experiences from Beatrice, while Rosemary speculates wildly, sharing her bizarre theories related to C sections and maternity leave.

The book Beatrice references (which, FYI, she does not recommend) is Gina Ford's The Contented Baby Book – buy it at your peril (but please use our affiliate link)

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 7 – What Do You Like About Me? (Part 2)

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:10:00 GMT

A few weeks ago we answered a follower's question: what are your favourite things about one another? Well, Beatrice would like to revise her answer...

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17 – Secrets and Lies

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:09:00 GMT

Can you keep a secret? Can we? And what's the difference between keeping a secret – and telling a convincing lie? We're chatting about all of the secrets we've kept (or not kept), and wondering what our ability (or inability) to keep schtum says about us.

Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich have broken up!
Sacha Baron Cohen stayed in character for 5 days while filming Borat 2 (is that a secret? or a lie?)

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 6 – Emily in Paris: WE HAVE THOUGHTS!

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:15:00 GMT

We'd love to be able to say that we watched Emily in Paris so that you don't have to, but sorry — you do still have to. Let us know your Emily-in-Paris-related thoughts on Instagram, on our Facebook page or wherever you want to come sliding into our DMs!

Jumping the Shark, a high-brow definition (from Wikipedia)
Taken, the worst film ever made
The Hook-Up Plan
Call My Agent
Are there urinals on the street in Paris? Short answer: no. Long answer...
French Oliver Hudson
Virgin River

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16 – Magic Fingers and Busted Pipes

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:05:00 GMT

This pandemic – and, you know, being stuck in the house – has really got us thinking about all of the things we once called hobbies. Do we still have them? What is it that we enjoy, other than doing jigsaws and drinking wine? Has Rosemary ever found a hobby that she's managed to keep up? (The answer is no.)

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 5 – Has Our Podcast Brought Us Closer Together? Er...

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:09:00 GMT

A listener asked if doing our podcast was bringing us closer together as we learn more about one another – but have we ever kept anything from one another?! (Has Rosemary ever kept anything from ANYONE?!)

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15 – Breakups and Behaving Badly

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:05:00 GMT

They say that breaking up is hard to do, but as it happens we think it's harder to have done unto you – and EVEN HARDER to absorb reasonably and with anything approaching dignity. We get into the weeds of our most embarrassing breakups, and the times we begged the men in question to take us back... over and over again.

Some day we may do an episode giving advice on how to deal with a terrible breakup, but this episode is NOT that. This is us talking about all of the many ways we did not cope well with being broken up with, the mortification we feel now and what we'd do differently. (Everything.)

A few things we mentioned on the podcast include:

It's Called a Breakup Because it's Broken: The Smart Girl's Breakup Buddy by Greg Behrendt
Lunk (noun) – short for "lunkhead" (Oxford)
Orgaz is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
The concept of the sunk cost fallacy
Brad Pitt's accent in The Devil's Own
Lucifer on Netflix

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 4 – Who Would Play Us in a Movie?

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:07:00 GMT

The age-old question (if you're a terrible narcissist): who would play you in a movie of your life? We trawl through our feeble memory banks to see which celebrities' names we remember and then choose from that very short list to see who we'd like as our celebrity representative. All topic suggestions always welcome!

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14 – Interrogation Techniques

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:03:00 GMT

We've all done our fair share of job interviews – but what have we learned? And what do we say when asked what our worst traits are?!

Sisters Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe sit down to talk about their interview experiences. Some that were good, some, er, that resulted in someone walking out of the room. Plus: the job Beatrice lasted less than 24 hours in before walking out due to her principles. Yes, "principles".

Plus, there's a dramatic mid-episode ordeal that involves Beatrice leaving the room. You. Just. Wait.

s'Mothered (again) – sorry
John Connolly's Woman in the Woods, which has convinced Beatrice that we should all be able to switch our emotions on and off at will
A volte face, the official line
The fateful lobby of DVF's studio in New York
"Osmosal", we have now confirmed, is NOT a word
What happens when you offer up your ideas at an interview, DON'T get the job and then see your concepts popping up later? (Here's what happened when Balenciaga was involved...)
Our mother really, REALLY loved the Pavarotti movie
The Guardian stole my movie review idea!
Also from The Guardian, 'More than 'Strong Females': why the best TV gets inside women's heads
Sally Field: "You like me!"
Manchán Magan's Thirty-Two Words for Field

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 3 – Under the Influence

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:22:00 GMT

For a short, thrilling period, Rosemary made her living as an influencer (noun): one who takes money for the shilling of stuff on social media. (That definition may or may not have been directly taken from the Oxford English Dictionary.) But what did Beatrice and the rest of their family think about Rosemary's career pivot? What's it like to be the nearest and dearest to someone whose life is lived out on Snapchat and Instagram Stories?

We talk about Rosemary's short life as an influencer and how it affected those around her. (Fear not; now she has transitioned firmly from influencer to influencee, snapping up every single thing Instagram advertises to her with glee.)

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13 – Cry Babies

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:02:00 GMT

As self-confessed cry babies, Beatrice and Rosemary know a thing or two about crying: on the street, in the office, on those frustrating occasions when people throw pennies at your face…

We sit down this week to chat about crying: the politics of it, the gendered nature of opinions around crying, whether or not you should ever cry at work – and how you should react when someone else does.

We'd love to know about you: do you frequently, or have you ever, cried in an inappropriate setting?! Tell. Us. Everything.

Delusions of Gender is actually by Cordelia Fine
Natasha Walter wrote Living Dolls
From the Harvard business Review (HBR), an article on women talking v men talking
Kelly Cutrone's If You Have to Cry, Go Outside
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
The Max Brooks book Don loved is called Devolution
A Star is Born (trigger warning: major heartbreak and trauma)
Apologies to LloydsPharmacy for tainting their (genuinely good) Change Your Health Direction programme by association with Rosemary's crying selfie
What Every Body is Saying, by Joe Navarro, the book teaching Beatrice the secrets of body language, which she looks forward to practising when we all return to face-to-face interactions

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 2 – Fight Club

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:05:00 GMT

What's the biggest – or worst – fight you've ever had with a sibling, and how did you recover from it?

Well hello and welcome to the weekly Not Without My Minisode, a weekly miniature dose of ridiculousness courtesy of sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. Today we're answering a listener who asked: what's the biggest argument we've ever had?

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12 – Sense & Stupidity

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:05:00 GMT

How many times have you thought to yourself, Jesus, I'm lucky I survived that? If you're anything like us, it's more times than you can count on two hands.

Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe chat about what could have been near-death experiences: moments of idiocy and, frankly, complete disregard for our own personal safety that ended well – but possibly should have ended very, very badly.

Cultural (ish) mentions in this episode include:

The Joe Rogan Experience (podcast)
Spencer & Vogue
Glennon Doyle's Untamed
Coyote Ugly, the formative film of Rosemary's teenage years

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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Minisode 1 – Under Pressure

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:05:00 GMT

How can we be sisters when we can't be friends?!

Well hello and welcome to the weekly Not Without My Minisode, a weekly miniature dose of ridiculousness courtesy of sisters Rosemary and Beatrice Mac Cabe. In the first of our Friday mini pods, we decided to answer a listener's question: what do we like most about each other? (Don't worry, it's not sappy.)You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysis. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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11 – School Hard: It Was the Worst of Times

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:05:00 GMT

In this episode of Not Without My Sister, we take a walk down memory lane and discuss our secondary school experiences. Beatrice's seemed largely (if you'll excuse the pun) around her great stature and a traumatic P.E. experience, while Rosemary was more preoccupied with boys (shocker) and why her teachers didn't want to be her best friends.

There are a lot of references, weirdly, in this episode – perhaps because it's about education. Who knows! Anyway, in case anything piqued your interest . . .

Dr Tomas Chamarro Premuzic's TED Talk (again)
Dr Death on Wondery (again!)
Joe Rogan – the episode we listened to, FYI, was this one. If you'd like to listen and discuss it, DM us on Instagram!
The H3 Podcast, as recommended by Don
Meet Your Maker's episode on Don Bluth's trip to Ireland to set up an animation studio on our fair isle
Anne of Green Gables
The full collection of Jane Austen
Jimín Mháire Thaidhg
An Triail (honestly how / why did they teach this to kids?!)
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysis. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Editing is by Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of the Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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10 – Sisters Before Misters?

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:09:00 GMT

Friendship: it may feel like the most natural thing in the world, but it is NEVER the most straightforward! We sat down and talked about all of the big friendship moments: making friends, keeping those friends and, when the time comes, letting those friends go (or being let go!). We've had quite a few experiences of friendship breakdown and, let us tell you, it never gets easier.

You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysis. For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

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9: Dr. Dad – Our Father, The Hero

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:07:00 GMT

In this episode of Not Without My Sister, the podcast, Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe invite you to relax, pull up a chair, as they proudly present: their Dad.

Philip Mac Cabe is a man of many talents – when he's interested in something, he will absorb every single possible available diode of information about it, and then he'll go on a further deep dive to get some more. He does have his limits, mind you: making sensible decisions when faced with possible burglary, for example, wouldn't be his forte; nor would giving medical advice or offering any form of diagnosis. Impressively, he has never allowed those limitations to stifle his efforts. In this episode, we chat through his skills and foibles, the moments we've been proud of him and the other moments where we've been, well, less proud.

Things we mention:

Beatrice begins – insultingly – by referring to a book and TED talk by Tomas Chamorro Premuzic. The TED talk is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeAEFEXvcBg and the book, Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?, is on Amazon here, but you may also be able to order it into a bookshop near you: https://amzn.to/2YNGeND
Dad's hydroponic plant growing / watering tower he 3D printed is a little like this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2916221
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher was not what we expected: https://amzn.to/34RfLT0
Dr. Death, a podcast from Wondery: https://wondery.com/shows/dr-death/
House, one of Bea's favourite shows, featuring Hugh Laurie: https://amzn.to/3beaTbH
Jeeves & Wooster by P.G. Wodehouse: https://amzn.to/32LDTnz

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8 – Online Dating: The Good, the Bad & the Totally Bonkers

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:05:00 GMT

Beatrice and Rosemary sat down to chat through their experiences online dating: Beatrice was an early adopter, starting out when she lived in Paris, using an online dating site called Meetic, while Rosemary has more recent experience getting ghosted (and then gaslit) by a friend of a friend back home in Dublin.Not Without My Sister is now on Facebook! Sort of. Search 'Not Without My Sister' to join our Facebook group where we will hopefully be discussing topics that come up on the show, giving advice, getting advice and sharing things that we love on the internet. We would LOVE to hear your online dating stories! Share on Facebook, Instagram, tweet Rosemary or email notwithoutmysis@gmail.com!Be sure to head to our Instagram @notwithoutmysister for regular competitions, updates and more.Follow Rosemary on Twitter and Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is on Instagram @beatricemaccabe.***Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The podcast is produced by Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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7 – The Devil Wears PJs

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:45:00 GMT

In the second part of our careers special, Rosemary talks through her decision to apply to Arts in NUI Maynooth (for money, basically), her eventual matriculation from NUI Galway, her time as a journalist and, now, her status as a recovering social influencer and full-time writer. Luckily for you, there are ZERO cultural references in this episode!Not Without My Sister is now on Facebook! Sort of. Search 'Not Without My Sister' to join our Facebook group where we will hopefully be discussing topics that come up on the show, giving advice, getting advice and sharing things that we love on the internet.Follow Rosemary on Twitter and Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is on Instagram @beatricemaccabe.***Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The podcast is produced by Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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6 – You Better Work, B

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:45:00 GMT

Ever wanted a little more insight into Beatrice's career? Here's your opportunity to trace the route she took on her career in fashion design.Beatrice graduated from her joint course in History of Art and Fashion Design at NCAD in the very early 2000s. From there she's been almost all the way around the world, from Milan to Paris, New York to Dallas and finally (we hope!) ending up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She recounts her journey through the fashion world.Things we mention:Here's a piece on Marni from the Business of FashionAn example of some of the high theatre Bea worked on at John Galliano (menswear AW 2008/2009)One of Bea's proudest moments: her 'Stephanie' bag design worn by fashion royaltyer, MTV's "reality" TV show, The City***Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The podcast is produced by Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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5 – Everybody Needs Good Neighbours

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:45:00 GMT

Can you have good neighbours AND be a good neighbour? And what does it mean to be a good neighbour anyway? Is it taking it upon yourself to euthanise a cat who clearly needs help shuffling off this mortal coil? Is it calling the local police every time you hear a scuffle?FYI! We're doing a gorgeous lil giveaway on our Instagram page – of a bespoke illustration just like the one we had done for our logo, of you and your bestie. Check it out on Instagram and make sure to follow us for a lot of good stuff that's on the way!Our website contains show notes and transcripts of each episode, and will soon contain an array of random things we want to share: TV shows we're loving, books we've read etc.Things we mention:er, Warrior Nun***Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Editing is by Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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All Bodies Are Good Bodies (Except My Body)

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

How we feel about our bodies is bound to be coloured by our culture, but also by our upbringing. We chat about body positivity, body image and dieting – how we felt about our bodies growing up and how we feel about them now (if that's changed at all). Plus, some colourful Weight Watchers anecdotes. Bit of dust, anyone?Things we mention:Sweet Magnolias on NetflixNOOM (not noon): noom.comTLC's sMotheredJudy Blume's Deenie (a classic)***Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Editing is by Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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On Holiday Romances (or Lack Thereof)

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:45:00 GMT

We've always quite fancied the idea of a holiday romance – blame Shirley Valentine (Beatrice's era) or Bliss magazine (Rosemary's) – but the reality has never *quite* stacked up to the fantasy.Join us as we chat about chasing after boys in foreign countries, the true pitfalls of wearing tearaway tracksuit bottoms to the céilí and why you should never trust a man who pursues you on the ferry.***Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Editing is by Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Never Judge a Toughie by His Cover

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:29:00 GMT

Thank you for listening to Episode 2 of Not Without My Sister, a trip down memory lane while we discuss an array of colourful personalities we've lived with over the years, and Beatrice gets to tell Rosemary exactly what she thinks of her.If you have any topic suggestions, or subjects you'd like us to chat about, please do let us know! Leave a comment on our website or contact us via Instagram @rosemarymaccabe and @beatricemaccabe.Here is the one thing of cultural value we reference throughout the episode. You'll find the transcription here.Laura Jane Williams' Our StopNot Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe. Editing is by Liam Geraghty. Original music by Cody D. Records. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Not Without Our... Mother

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:29:00 GMT

Thank you for listening to Episode 1 of Not Without My Sister, which we have tentatively titled, 'Not Without Our... Mother?' This episode is dedicated to, and focuses on, our Mother, who, for all of her Irish Mammyisms, has her own individual quirks and foibles which make her – we think – just interesting enough to dedicate an hour-long podcast episode to. We hope you enjoy it :)If you have any topic suggestions, or subjects you'd like us to chat about, please do let us know! Leave a comment on our website or contact us via Instagram @rosemarymaccabe and @beatricemaccabe.Here are a few of the things we reference throughout the episode. You'll find the transcription here.Liadan Hynes' How to Fall ApartGoldie Hawn's "brain breaks"Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryNot Without My Daughter, starring Sally Field and Alfred MolinaThe Vietnamese author whose book Beatrice discusses is named Phuc Tran. The book is Sigh, Gone. You can listen to Tran discuss the subjunctive, or its absence, in this NPR talk.Beatrice's favourite mystery Sindy Instagram account (a Sindstagram account?) is @Sindy_the_travelerNot Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe. Editing is by Liam Geraghty. Original music by Cody D. Records. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Not Without My Sister | trailer

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:50:00 GMT

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