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Catch Up with Louise McSharry

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S1 Ep 149News Catch-Up: The Election, the Nuseirat Massacre and a Papal Convention of Comedians

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!It's a bumper news day for Carl Kinsella and I as we discuss the election results so far, the latest atrocities in Gaza, dogs and danger and lots more besides!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202454 min

S1 Ep 148Catch Up with Sarah Sproule: How to talk to kids about sex

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Over on Patreon recently, we were discussing chatting to children about difficult topics and Sarah Sproule's name came up. Sarah is an incredible educator when it comes to sex and relationships, and how and when to approach them with children. I often check in with her instagram page and website when I'm confused on these matters, and was delighted that she agreed to chat with me for the podcast so we could all benefit from her expertise!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 202443 min

S1 Ep 147Entertainment Catch-Up: J-Lo Cancels, a Sister Act 2 reunion and Justice for Lily Allen

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week Sissy That Pod's Cian Sullivan and I get into lots of showbiz stories from J-Lo cancelling her tour, to a Sister Act 2 reunion, North West and nepotism and people giving out about Lily Allen (I am not having it). To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 202455 min

S1 Ep 146News Catch-Up: A Biden Deal, Trump the Felon,

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!In this week's news catch-up Carl Kinsella and I discuss the latest in Gaza, Donald Trump's conviction and whether it'll make any difference, the chaos of the National Children's Hospital and Pope Francis' choice of words.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 202455 min

S1 Ep 145Catch-Up on Drugs with Nicki Killeen

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week's interview is with Nicki Killeen, who is HSE Project Manager on emerging drug trends, harm reduction and nightlife. I met Nicki this week after following her work in the drugs sector for years, and was so impressed by her passion for harm reduction when it comes to drugs, as well as her vast knowledge of drug culture and trends in Ireland and beyond. I knew you guys would be interested in learning about how drug culture has changed, and what the HSE is doing to keep people safe in nightlife in Ireland, so I was delighted she agreed to a chat.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 202439 min

S1 Ep 144Entertainment Catch-Up: STFU about Nicola Coughlan's Body, Taylor vs. Billie and some Showbiz Fraud

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!It's time to catch up on what's been happening in the world of entertainmnent, and James O'Hagan and I have got some beefy stuff to talk about. We discuss the horrendous discourse around Nicola Coughlan's body, the Taylor vs. Billie chart battle, Nicki Minaj's tour mess and the flawed legacy of Morgan Spurlock.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202447 min

S1 Ep 143News Catch-Up: Rafah, 2fm and Rishi Sunak's Bad Week

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!It's news catch-up time and unfortunately we have to talk about the horrors overnight in Rafah, I give my take on the chaos in 2fm and we discuss the fact that Rishi Sunak accidentally standing in front of the word 'MORON' wasn't even the worst part of his week. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 202457 min

S1 Ep 142Catch Up with Pillow Queens

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!I promised you a recording of a conversation I had with David Nicholls on Monday night at ILDF, but unfortunately that recording appears to have been lost. I'm devo - there was a technical issue during the chat where our microphones went out and apparently what actually had happened was that the sound desk shut down and the recording was deleted. Gutting, to say the least. Fortunately, I was planning on bringing you a recording of my chat with Pillow Queens from my most recent live show anyway, so it just moved up the schedule a little. I hope you enjoy.Get tickets to see Pillow Queens in the Iveagh Gardens here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 202439 min

S1 Ep 141Entertainment Catch-Up: The P-Diddy Video, Girls Aloud, and Harrison Butker

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the week's entertainment stories. From the horrific video of P Diddy assaulting Cassie, to the joy of Girls Aloud in Ireland and Harrrison Butker's bleak commencement address which even managed to piss off some nuns.Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202443 min

S1 Ep 140News Catch-Up: Iranian Helicopter Crash, Palestine vs. Bohs and the magic of The Portal

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Lots to discuss this week with Carl Kinsella, from the death of the Iranian president in a helicopter crash to the Palestinian women's football team's visit to Dublin and the chaos of The New York/Dublin portal.Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202440 min

S1 Ep 139Catch Up on the European Election with Sinead O'Carroll

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!The European election is coming up and there are ONE HUNDRED MILLION CANDIDATES* and it can all be a little confusing so I got the brilliant Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, back to help. She explains why our vote is so important, how to get basic info about the candidates and how to use your vote most effectively. This episode isn't about telling you who to vote for, rather making sure you feel empowered to use your vote in the best way for you.You can find The Journal's European election resource here.Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 202442 min

S1 Ep 138Entertainment Catch-Up: The BAFTAs, Paul and Daisy Together Again and Daniel O'Donnell in his Underpants

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week we were back in the awards place via the BAFTAs, we had some breaking news about Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones and we discuss Daniel O'Donnell's continued decency including Emer McLysaght bringing us an anecdote about seeing him in his underpants.Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202434 min

S1 Ep 137News Catch-Up: Rafah, Eurovision and Northern Lights-Apalooza

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!There's loads to talk about in the news this week. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the horrors taking place in Rafah, the controversial events at Eurovision, Darkness into Light and the fact that we're not at all bitter about missing the Northern Lights. Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202448 min

S1 Ep 136Catch-Up about Pints with Ali Dunworth

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week's Catch Up is with Ali Dunworth, food writer and author of A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic. We chat about her career in food including her years working on programmes like Saturday Kitchen, Nigella and Market Kitchen, and then we get into the magic of pints! I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you will too.Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 202443 min

S1 Ep 135Entertainment Catch-Up: The Met Gala, Kendrick vs. Drake and the Powerful Charisma of Derek Blasberg

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!It feels a little weird to talk about the fluff and frippery of the world of entertainment in the context of what's happening in Rafah but this is the entertainment episode so that's what Cian Sullivan and I did. We discussed the Met Gala, the Kendrick vs. Drake hip hop beef, Jeff Goldblum's children's inheritance, and the mysterious allure of non-famous celebrity magnets like Derek Blasberg. Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 202452 min

S1 Ep 134News Catch-Up: University Protests, Dobbo's Retirement and the Most Irish Story Imaginable

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week's news update with Carl Kinsella features a gaza update from Rafah to Universities and Eurovision. We also discuss protests outside politicians' homes, Leinster rugby coming to the north side and an RIP.ie update.Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 202456 min

S1 Ep 133Catch Up with Consultant Dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week I asked you for your skin-related questions and they flooded in. I put as many of them as I could to Professor Caitriona Ryan, consultant dermatologist and expert in both cosmetic and medical dermatology at the Institute of Dermatologists. I learned loads and I hope you do too!Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 20241h 6m

Ep 132Entertainment Catch-Up: Electric Picnic, Baby Reindeer and the Irish at the Ivor Novellos

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week James O'Hagan and I chat about the Electric Picnic lineup, the Baby Reindeer backlash, the Irish nominees at the Ivor Novellos and lots more besides. James also shares an exciting piece of personal news!Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202443 min

Ep 131News Catch-Up: Palestine Protests, Immigration 'Protests' and What's Going on with Weinstein

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie and I discuss the latest in Gaza and the protests taking place around the world, the current conversation happening between the UK and Ireland on immigration, what happened with Harvey Weinstein and lots more.Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 202454 min

S1 Ep 130Catch Up with Dr. Catherine Baker on Online Misogyny

*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* Many of you sent me the recent research by DCU's Anti-Bullying Centre which shone a light on the way anti-feminist, misogynistic content ends up on young men's social media fees. I really wanted to hear more about the research and to learn more about the origins of this kind of content as well as what we can do to help the boys in our life falling prey to it, so I was delighted to chat to lead researcher Dr. Catherine Baker of DCU's Anti-Bullying Centre. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 23rd! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 202438 min

S1 Ep 129Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor Swift x Matty Healy, the IFTAs and Courtney Love Courtney Loving

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In this week's entertainment episode we're joined by Cassie Delaney who brings us up to date on the week's biggest and most interesting entertainment stories. We chat about the IFTAs, Taylor Swift's Matty Healy takedown, and, unfortunately, some truly gross sexism and misogyny. Light and shade, wha?To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202437 min

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

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This week's news catch-up with Carl Kinsella is chockalock with juicy stories. We discuss the latest from Gaza, the results of the Stardust inquest, the protest outside Minister Roderic O'Gorman's home, and the Cass Report. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202452 min

S1 Ep 127Catch Up with The Abortion Support Network

*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* You may have heard people talking about this week's RTE Investigates documentary on the fact that many Irish people are still being forced to travel to access abortion services. The issues raised are really troubling, and it seems that many people weren't aware of the awful circumstances in which people still find themselves in around pregnancy in this country. This week I caught up with Annie Tidbury, Service Manager of the Abortion Support Network, a volunteer-run service which assists people in accessing abortion. Sadly, Ireland is still in the top two countries they hear from. We talked about why there are still barriers and what we can do to make change.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 202440 min

S1 Ep 126Entertainment Catch-Up: A Coachella Digest, Ryan Gosling on SNL and Sharon Osbourne's Filthy Read

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I have much to discuss after the celebs hit the desert for another Coachella weekend. We also chat about Sharon Osbourne's frankly incredible response to comments by Amanda Holden, Ryan Gosling on SNL and why it would be better if some celebs didn't have a giant platform.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202441 min

S1 Ep 125News Catch-Up: Iran Attacks Israel, Sydney Attack and GAA Skorts

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* This week we have loads to talk about, from Iran's attack on Israel over the weekend, to the heartbreaking loss of lives in a Sydney shopping centre and the absolute insanity of the GAA requiring women to wear skorts while playing camogie.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202448 min

S1 Ep 124Catch Up with Dr. Walaa AlAbsii

*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* For some time now I’ve wanted to speak directly to someone impacted by what’s happened over the last six months in Gaza, and lately that desire intensified as I sensed myself and others becoming a little desensitised to the continued horror. Then, I was flicking through tiktok last week and I came across a post from today’s guest, Dr. Walaa AlAbssi, a dentist from Gaza who came to Ireland in September to complete a Masters degree and immediately felt she was the right person to speak to. I was so happy when she agreed to speak to me about her experience of being here, while her family are doing everything they can to survive in Gaza, and what we can do to help.TO SUPPORT WALAA IN HER EFFORTS TO GET HER FAMILY OUT OF GAZA PLEASE DONATE HERE. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 202445 min

S1 Ep 123Entertainment Catch-Up: Isla Fisher's Big Announcement, Billie Eilish's Close Friends and the Joy of Alison Hammond

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* It's time to talk celebs! Cian Sullivan of Sissy That Pod and I get into Isla Fisher's interestingly timed divorce announcement, Billie Eilish's announcements, Nicola Coughlan's special edit and I have opinions about Nathan Carter's opinions about Beyonce (don't come for me Nathan Carter stans).To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202438 min

S1 Ep 122News Catch-Up: A New Fine Gael?, Endometriosis, and Supermacs vs the GAA

*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* It's Monday, so it's time to catch up on the news with Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie. We start by discussing Simon Harris' vision for Fine Gael as he prepares to become taoiseach, the latest in what was another horrific week in Gaza, and what Supermacs did to piss off the GAA.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 202448 min

S1 Ep 121Catch-Up with Hannah Tyrrell

*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* I know, there will be loads of you who are already huge fans but I didn't know a lot about Hannah Tyrrell ahead of leading a panel she was on for IWD this year. Once I began my research, though, I was blown away. Not only has she won a women's football All-Ireland with Dublin, she's also won the Six Nations with Ireland's Women's Rugby team. Aside from that, she's passionate about equality and mental health, all while being generous enough to share her own experience with mental illness in the hope that it might help someone else. I was so grateful that she took the time to chat to me this week in her home in Dublin so that you guys could hear from her too. I hope you enjoy.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 202450 min

S1 Ep 120Entertainment Catch-Up: Cowboy Carter, Harry Potter Fans and Lizzo 'Quits' Music

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* This week's entertainment chat is a corker. I have many opinions, and am all set to be disagreed with - feel free to send all feedback to the number above. James O'Hagan and I discuss Cowboy Carter, whether adult Harry Potter fans need to grow up, what we make of Lizzo 'quitting' music, and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202450 min

S1 Ep 119News Catch-Up: Jeffrey Donaldson, Stolen Hanging Baskets, and Thailand's Same Sex Marriage Progress

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* It may be a bank holiday but you bettter believe Carl Kinsella and I got to our microphones this morning to bring you a news update. My voice was barely playing ball, but we persevered and manages to chat about Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation, the continued conversation about Israel at Eurovision and some stolen hanging baskets among other things. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202436 min

S1 Ep 118Catch-Up with Pastiche

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* This week's Friday catch-up is with pop artist Pastiche, who has had a very tricky couple of years. She shares the challenges she faced on her journey to an endometriosis diagnosis, and what it's like to be freezing her eggs at 26. I really enjoyed this conversation, and have massive respect for Pastiche's generosity with her experience. She is open to hearing from people who have had a similar experience or are on their own journey and would like to speak to someone who's been through it, so check out her Instagram here. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 20241h 1m

S1 Ep 117Entertainment Catch-Up: P. Diddy's Downfall, Sasha Baron Cohen the Asshole and A SUPER Sweet 16

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the raid on P Diddy's homes, the bleak revelations about what was going on behind the scenes of some of Nickelodeon's most popular programmes, and why Sasha Baron Cohen has shot himself in the foot. As always, when Esther and I get together, silliness ensues.Accessorise Accessorise Accessorise. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202444 min

S1 Ep 116News Catch-Up: Goodbye Leo, Kate Middleton's Cancer Revelation and the Truth About Ireland's Feelings on Immigration

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* A very newsy week indeed! We discuss Leo Varadkar's resignation and all the subsequent events, Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis and the fallout from it, and the ongoing events in Gaza. Plus, some good news at the end! I found some!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Come and join me and some of the gang at my live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202446 min

S1 Ep 115Catch Up with Mark Mehigan

*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* This week's interview is with with Mark Mehigan, author of This is Not a Self Help Book, in which he writes about his experience with alcohol and drug addiction. I read most of this book in one sitting, it is frank and honest and really well written. I was delighted too get the chance to discuss it with him, and our conversation took a few interesting turns. I think you'll enjoy it. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202459 min

S1 Ep 114Entertainment Catch-Up: Jedward vs Louis Walsh, the Lohanaissance, and a Paul and Ayo Romance?

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* Emer McLysaght joins me this week to discuss the stories gifted to us by the world of showbusiness. Jedward are having absolutely none of Louis Walsh's nastiness, there are rumours about a Paul Mescal/Ayo Edebiri romance, Lindsay Lohan is BACK BABY and several other very pleasing stories for those of us who came of age in the 2000s.Additionally, there's a live show announcement! Come and see us in the Laughter Lounge on May 9th! Tickets are on sale now. I will do my VERY best to show you a real good time, pals. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202441 min

S1 Ep 113News Catch-Up: Tents Slashed, Leo in D.C. and Pierce Brosnan's Ill-Advised Yellowstone Adventure

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* This week Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie and I discuss the movement of men camped outside the IPO to Crooksling and how appalled many people are, we also discuss Leo Varadkar's trip to D.C. for Paddy's Day as well as Catherine Martin travelling to SXSW despite all Irish artists pulling out of the festival. We talk about reports that families are going into debt to fund their loved ones funerals, as well as the impact of porn on young men and Pierce Brosnan getting into trouble in Yellowstone National Park. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202441 min

Catch Up with Saoirse, international DJ and Cultúr Club Headliner

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* If you're in any way into electronic music, you know Saoirse. She's a DJ who's played all over the world, a producer, a record label head, and the co-founder of London's queer electronic music festival Body Movements. This weekend, she's also the headliner at Mother's Cultúr Club, a special night of live music, queer performance and art as part of St. Patrick's Festival. This week I got to chat with her about growing up in unusual circumstances in Dublin, and how she came to be who she is. If you'd like to see Saoirse at Cultúr Club (or me, I'm doing a little panel too!), you can grab tickets here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202446 min

S1 Ep 111Entertainment Catch-Up: The Oscars, Kate Middleton's Photo Palaver and Artists Taking a Stand Over Gaza

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* There's loads to talk about in this week's entertainment catch up in which I'm joined by Cassie Delaney. Cassie and I discuss the Oscars, the absolute madness around Kate Middleton's amateur editing, Irish artists taking a stand for Gaza and Louis and Sharon's antics on Celebrity Big Brother.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202437 min

S1 Ep 110News Catch-Up: Referendum Defeat, Gaza, Late Night Licensing Laws and the Importance of Empathy

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* Carl and I have crawled out of sick beds to bring you this week's news, which is CHOCKABLOCK between ongoing events in Gaza, the Referendums, the State of the Union drama in the US and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202445 min

S1 Ep 109Catch Up with Cathy Sweeney author of Breakdown

*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423*Welp, I did it again, I bawled while interviewing another author. I can't remember the last time I connected so deeply with a book as I did with Breakdown by Cathy Sweeney, which tells the tale of a woman who walks away from her seemingly perfect home and seemingly perfect husband and children, and doesn't turn back. It is confronting and raw and frankly, brilliant. I was delighted to discuss it with her this week.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 202437 min

S1 Ep 108Entertainment Catch-Up: A Bit of Craic at the Brits, Goodbye Che Diaz and Weeping at J-Lo

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423*In this week's entertainment catch-up, Cian Sullivan and I discuss the Brit Awards, Tiffany Haddish's trip to Israel, Che Diaz's departure from And Just Like That... and lots more besides. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202439 min

S1 Ep 107News Catch-Up: The Flour Massacre, Children in Care and Pouring Beans Over Queen Victoria

*Send your thoughts, suggestions and feedback to 0892096423*In this week's news catch-up TheJournal.ie's Carl Kinsella and I discuss the horrific events in Gaza over the last week as well as some upsetting revelations about for-profit care agencies for vulnerable children failing to appropriately vet staff. We talk drone deliveries in Blanchardstown, and whether it's ok to protest by pouring beans over a bust of Queen Victoria.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 202441 min

S1 Ep 106Catch Up with Laura De Barra

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423*Today's catch-up is with Laura De Barra who many of you already know and love. Laura's third book, Garment Goddess, launched last week. It follows Gaf Goddess and Decor Galore in empowering us all to make informed decisions and care for our belongings the to best of our ability. I LOVE Laura, she is so chic, so smart, and so funny. I know you'll love this chat. Additionally, there are some recommendations at the end!Recommendations:Expats on Amazon PrimeExpatsExpatsBreakdown by Cathy SweeneyMilk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding by Joanna WolfarthPregnant with a Drag QueenTo support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join us on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202447 min

S1 Ep 105Entertainment Catch-Up: A Drunk Pedro Pascal, Feral Taylor Swift Fans, and the Tragic Story of Wendy Williams

*Send your thoughts, opinions, suggestions and anything else you'd like via voicenote to 0892096423* In this week's entertainment catch-up James O'Hagan and I chat about the SAG Awards, including a surprising win for a tipsy Pedro Pascal, the truly wild behaviour of some Taylor Swift fans and Graham Norton's departure from radio. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join us on the Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202441 min

S1 Ep 104REPEAT: Referendum Explainer

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

Feb 26, 202425 min

S1 Ep 103News Catch-Up: Kneecap, the Price of Formula and Goodbye to Vice as we Know It

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*Send your thoughts, opinions, suggestions and anything else you'd like via voicenote to 0892096423*Today Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie and I are catching up on the news and there's loads to talk about. We discuss the latest in Gaza, Kneecap on the Late Late Show, the latest in RTE chaos, the price of baby formula, Body and Soul's pause and the end of Vice as we know it. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join us on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202443 min

S1 Ep 102Catch Up with Veda

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*Send your thoughts, opinions, suggestions, and anything else you'd like to share via voicenote to 0892096423*This week's standalone interview is with drag queen, musician and HIV activist Veda. I've been admiring Veda's drag for a frankly shocking number of years now, but have been even more impressed by her work in HIV activism. Veda co-hosts Poz VIbe with fellow HIV activist Robbie Lawlor, 'a podcast for People Living With HIV, their friends, family and allies trying to create change and spread positive vibrations', and their activism has seen them travel the world. Veda's latest project is a short film about her life. Pregnant with a Drag Queen, is super camp and fun, and will air on Virgin Media One on Tuesday the 27th at 11pm, but you can also catch it on the player. I caught up with Veda this week to chat about the film, her life, her work, and what it was like to be young and gay in 90s Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202441 min

S1 Ep 101Showbiz Catch-Up: The Baftas, Celebrity Big Brother and Billie Eilish vs TikTokkers

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*Send your thoughts, feedback, opinions and suggestions 0892096423*My pals it's time to talk showbiz, culture and entertainment. This week I am happily joined by the wonderful Esther O'Moore Donohoe as we get into the above stories and more. I do genuinely nearly lose my reason in the middle over a minor word mistake Esther makes - I hope you enjoy. If you'd like to support the podcast, please join us over on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202434 min

S1 Ep 100News Catch-Up: Navalny, the Soc Dems and Romance Scams

It's an episode on Monday! The new format means you'll be getting three episodes a week, and Monday's will be a news catch-up. Today myself and Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie discuss the latest from Rafah, the death of Alexei Navalny, The Soc Dems national conference, a Superbowl shooting and romance scams. I hope we sufficiently catch you up so you're ready for the week! To support the podcast, join us on Patreon. Send your thoughts, feedback and ideas to 0892096423. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202444 min