Catch Up with Louise McSharry

This week, in the last of the OG format episodes, Carl Kinsella and I chat through the horrors of what's happened in Gaza this week as well as this week's conversation about respect for the irish language, kicked off by the 6 O'Clock Show. I chat to menstruation coach Lisa de Jong about what we can do to know more about our cycles and to feel more empowered within it. Then Cassie Delaney and I talk Superbowl madness and I give a full on lecture on Beyonce and what she's doing with country music. You can read the Emma Dabiri article mentioned here. To support the podcast, join the Patreon here!*Send your thoughts, comments, feedback and ideas to 0892096423* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Send me your thoughts, opinions and suggestions via voicenote to 0892096423*This week I start with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! EXCITING! Then we get into the news. Myself and Carl Kinsella chat through the latest in Gaza, anti-immigration arson attacks, and the first case of a parent being charged as a result of their child's role in a school shooting. Then I'm joined by Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, to attempt to bring clarity to the referendums we're going to be voting on in a few weeks. What exactly are we being asked, and what are the arguments surrounding them? I hope this neutral chat will help you feel empowered to have your say. Finally, myself and Cian Sullivan have an absolute ball chatting through the pop culture stories of the week including the Grammys (Taylor and Miley and Jay-Z, oh my) and the Jacob Elordi assault allegations. This is a good one, if I do say so myself.The article Sinead mentions can be found here.The exact wording of the referendums can be found here.Recommendation:True DetectiveTo support the podcast and access bonus epiodes, join the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Send me your thoughts, opinions or topics via voicenote to 0892096423*This week Carl Kinsella and I chat through the latest in Gaza, the idea of cannabis legalisation in Ireland and why Adobe had to weigh in on a photoshopping incident in Australia. I chat to writer and lecturer in philosophy Kate Manne about her latest book Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia.Jenn Gannon and I discuss the Nicki and Megan drama, as well as Taylor Swift's political impact and the Irish nominees at the Brit awards.If you'd like to support the podcast, check out the Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Send me your voicenotes! I want to hear what you think, your opinions, your ideas, or if there's something you'd like me to discuss. Whatsapp me at 0892096423*Hello! Thank you so much for coming back my friend! This week Carl and I discuss the developments with the government's approach to Israel and Gaza, the damage done by the week's storms and the death of Ian Bailey.I chat to THISISPOPBABY's co-director Philly McMahon ahead of the brilliant Wake's return to the National Stadium, as well as where Ireland stands with the Eurovision.Then Emer McLysaght and I chat through the week's stories in entertainment, from the Oscars, to the Oscars discourse, to Louis Theroux's conversation with Paul Mescal. To support the podcast via Patreon, join me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For extra episodes and to support the podcast visit the Patreon here!This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing events in Gaza as well as the protests this week outside accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers in Roscrea, PLUS a bit of good news via some energy price cuts. I catch up with Gearoid Farrelly about doing around 180 shows with Joanne McNally's Prosecco Express tour and how he became best pals with Niamh Kavanagh as well as his own tour (get tickets here!). Finally, James O'Hagan and I chat through the latest happenings in awards season, including why Ayo Edebiri is Irish now, as well as the Daily Mail's hilarious reporting on Kate Moss's 50th birthday party!Check out James' radio show here!Recommendations:Great Pottery ThrowdownBig BoysPoor Things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Send me your thoughts! I love to hear your feedback, opinions, takes and ideas via 0892096423*This week Carl Kinsella and I chat through what's happening in the Hague at the moment with South Africa bringing a genocide case against Israel. We also discuss the pope proving that he actually is a regular pope, not a cool pope, and the case for regular STI tests.I chat to Dermot Bannon about what it's like making Room to Improve in a housing crisis, what makes a home and what it's like to be one of Ireland's most recognisable people. Apologies for the sound quality on this, his end came up a bit rough for some reason, I'll do my best to make sure it doesn't happen again. <3Then Cassie Delaney and I catch up on the week's celebrity news, including everything that went down at the Golden Globes, from the bad jokes to what Selena whispered to Taylor.Come and join me in the Everyman in Cork on February 1st! To support the podcast, and to access extra episodes, join the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*** Send me your thoughts, feedback, ideas and opinions! Voice notes and text messages welcome at 0892096423***We're BAAAAACK! Hope you had a nice break. If not, no worries. Thank you so much for coming back here to me, I so appreciate it.This week Carl Kinsella catches us up on the latest on what's been happening in Gaza and now, elsewhere, as well as why we all got into the Darts this year. I literally can't believe that I was voluntarily watching darts - if you missed what happened we'll fill you in.In our interview section this week we hear from artist and living icon Scottee. Scottee manages to create work that is thoughtful, thought-provoking, and entertaining, and his new podcast Self Help aims to provide with an alternative to the cult of 'New Year, New Me!' I loved chatting to him about it and think you'll enjoy the listen!Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the latest news from the world of celebs. Who had a poltergeist, who told who to fuck off, who used the expression 'got dicked down', and of course as long-term Housewives obsessives we digest the DRAMATIC events of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City finale.Please join me on Patreon! You support means I can keep the podcast going, and there are really fun extra episodes over there too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: addiction, childhood poverty, sexual assaultNo person has been suggested more for this podcast than Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan, so she immediately came to mind when I was considering who I'd like to speak to for these extended episodes over Christmas. Katriona is an award-winning professor whose memoir Poor was published this year and went on to recently win two Irish Book Awards.Poor tells the story of Katriona's experience of growing up in poverty with two addicted parents. She writes in an open and unflinching manner about the challenges she faced, the power of self-belief and also offers real insight into how society can best support people who are at a disadvantage from the get-go.While Katriona experienced many challenges I did not, there are some parallels between our early childhoods which made reading her book a profound experience for me, and also fed into this episode which is less of an interview and more of a conversation. I hope you'll forgive my tears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monica Heisey's year began with the January publication of Really Good, Actually, her debut novel, and finished with the launch of Smothered, a television series she co-created and wrote. Really Good, Actually was loved by both critics and readers thanks to its sharp writing and frighteningly accurate portrayal of life in the immediate aftermath of a big break-up. It also gives great insight into what it's like to get a divorce when your friends have barely entered the serious relationship space. Smothered is a six-part romantic comedy which has also been a hit with the critics, and me, tbh. It's smart and charming and filled with great jokes and brilliant performances. I'm waiting for the series two announcement.In this episode, Monica and I discuss these projects and also the challenge of having a great professional year when it's not going so well in your personal life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send me a voicenote of your thoughts, opinions and feedback to 0892096423!I'm back with a regular episode! I so enjoyed this one so I hope you do too. We get an update from Carl Kinsella on his new personal achievement along with the latest updates on Gaza, Cop 28, a tornado in Leitrim and a female Deputy President of the IFA!Green Party MEP Grace O'Sullivan tells us about her journey to politics via a decade on Greenpeace ships and a love for nature. I find Grace's story incredibly inspiring and hope you do too.Cian Sullivan and I discuss the week's celeb antics including the beauty of Shane MacGowan's funeral and the Irish lads dominating the Golden Globes (which I took as an excuse to go on and on about how much I'm loving Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal's press tour for All of Us Strangers).Come and join me in The Everyman in Cork on February 1st! To support the podcast and get bonus episodes join me on the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

*Please send me your thoughts, feelings and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423.*DO NOT WORRY IT IS NOT FRIDAY! You did not sleep through Thursday, I'm just bringing you the episode a day early this week as I'm on the road to Other Voices. I thought it was important that we talk about what happened last week, and I hope you find this episode useful. Carl Kinsella and I chat through what happened and where things stand now as well as the rest of the week's news. I talk to artist Spicebag about the context of the riots and why the Far Right are managing to appeal to so many people in Ireland. Then, James O'Hagan and I have an absolute ball chatting about this week's showbiz and culture news.Come and see me at the Everyman in Cork on St. Brigid's Day!Support the podcast via Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was recorded across the day, the entertainment section at 10:30AM before we knew what the day was going to hold, the news at 3pm just after the stabbing incident in the city centre and the interview a couple of hours later not long before rioting commenced. I don't really remember what I said in the intro to this episode, recorded around 9pm, but I know I was emotional. I hope you are all safe. Send your thoughts, comments and feedback to 0892096423. <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* Send your thoughts, feedback or anything else you'd like via voicenote to 0892096423! *This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss Gaza once again, as well as the mess that is UK politics at the moment and the fact that renters are now spending more than mortgage holders. I catch up with Young Hot Guys (Killian Sundermann, Shane Daniel Byrne and Tony Cantwell) about their new podcast. Then, Emer McLysaght and I chat about Ryan Tubridy's big job announcement, as well as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance and whether Nigel Farage will put us off I'm a Celeb.For more episodes and to support the podcast, check out the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Send your voicenotes, thoughts and opinions to 0892096423*This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing events in Gaza, as well as why the government are going so hard on their smartphones in schools policy and the Northern Lights appearing in Ireland. FYI - the Aisling Murphy verdict came in after we recorded, so we will cover that next week. I chat to Eve McDowell, co-founder of Stalking Ireland, about how her personal experience of stalking led her to campaign to make stalking a standalone offence (and succeed in making it happen!). Esther O'Moore Donohoe discuss the return of Girls Aloud, Harry Styles haircut and his fans totally normal reaction and the madness of Bravocon.Reccomendations:BottomsSnowfallToo support the podcast and get extra episodes join the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Send your thoughts, opinions, feedback or anything you'd like to hear from me on to the pod phone on 0892096423*This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the continued atrocities in Gaza but also hope that the tide is turning as the world makes it clear that it will not accept Israel's continued actions. We also discuss the floods in Ireland and a law change which will make offences like stalking more clearcut and easier to prosecute and punish.I chat to Tammy Darcey about her non-profit organisation The Shona Project. She tells us about her sister Shona who the project is named after, as well as what motivates her to work toward empowering young women in Ireland.Cassie Delaney and I talk about the sad loss of Matthew Perry as well as our take on some of this year's celebrity Halloween costumes and lots more besides.Read Carl's column here.Listen to Cassie on The Creep Dive here.Recommendation:She Wants It: Desire, Power and Toppling the PatriarchyFor extra episodes and to support the podcast join the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Carl Kinsella brings us another update on what's going on in Gaza as well as news of flooding in Ireland, the Citizen's Assembly on drugs, a 'mystery man' and a good news story for Donegal!In the interview slot this week I'm sharing a chunk of this month's Patreon culture episode in which author and fabulous woman Laura de Barra and I discuss Netflix's Beckham. For the full chat and more episodes join the Patreon here. LGBT Ireland's James O'Hagan and I chat through the week's celeb news from that clip of Emily Blunt to the Britney book and how happy we are that she's getting to tell her truth at last.Pre-order Laura's new book here.Check out James' new show Queeriosity here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send me your thoughts and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423.This week's episode felt a little doomed thanks to equipment failure (ok, it was human failure but the consequence was equipment failure) but I had to make it work after one of the most consuming week's of news I've ever experienced. Carl Kinsella and I go through what's happened over the last week in Gaza, as well as the start of the trail of the man accused of murdering Aisling Murphy and what is a Synod and should we care? I chat to Senator Lynn Ruane about her bill which seeks to end the use of NDAs to silence victims of bullying and harrassment. Cian Sullivan and I discuss Britney Spears' book which is actually coming really soon (can you believe?) as well as ACTUAL DOLLY PARTON appearing on Liveline. We are truly living in crazy days.For extra episodes and to support the podcast, join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tall order for Carl Kinsella this week as he explains the week's news, from Gaza to the budget. I chat to authors of The I'm Grand Mamual, PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey about their origin story and how they wrote their brilliant and hilarious book. Finally, Cassie Delaney takes us through the week's celeb news from Holly Willoughby leaving This Morning to who Victoria Beckham sent a bottle of champagne to upon hearing of her divorce.To hear this month's mailbag episode check out the Patreon here.Join me next Wednesday in Limerick by buying tickets here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*** Send me a voice note ON 0892096423! I love to hear your thoughts, questions and ideas. ***This week I'm joined by journalist Carl Kinsella who is super smart and clued in when it comes to the news, and is going to help us sound super smart and clued in too. We discuss the Tory conference, what we can expect from next week's budget and the horror of the Parisian bed bugs.I chat to TKB and Gemma Dunleavy about their new piece of theatre work, how they came together and how they feel about opportunities in the arts for working class people.Then Emer McLysaght returns to chat through the week's stories in popular culture. We spend ages talking about the Sphere in Las Vegas, the Beyonce film and Pamela Anderson going makeup free at Paris Fashion Week.Recommendations:High FidelityTell Me What I Am by Una MannionFor extra episodes join us on the Patreon here.Come hang out with me in Limerick on October 18th!Or in the Everyman in Cork in February! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send me your thoughts, feedback and opinions - the pod phone is open. 089Well, the moment has come for the last news catch-up with Aoife Moore, who's leaving the nest for a new job with the big bad BBC. I'm so proud, and also so sad, but mainly happy for her. We've got some good stories to cover in our final conversation in this context!Gra ar an Tra launched this week on Virgin Media Television and people were ready to hate the Love Island meets the Gaelteacht format but... they loved it? I catch up with one of the show's hosts, and my pal, James Kavanagh. Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe ad I discuss the week's stories from the world of popular culture, from Taylor Swift inventing American football to Laurence Fox's disgusting display on GB News.Reccomendations:Your Fat FriendThe Real Housewives of Salt Lake CityTickets for my October 18th live show in Dolans Limerick are available here!Join the St. Brigid's Day extravaganza in the Everyman in Cork here!For extra episodes and to support the podcast, join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send your thoughts, questions and feedback to 0892096423!This week Aoife Moore and I catch you up on the news from the Dail Protests to a world record at the Ploughing Championships.I chat to pod listener Hugo Mills about his experience of moving to Berlin due to the hostile rental market in Ireland, and what we could learn from them in terms of improving the rental market.Cian Sullivan and I chat through the week's celeb stories, from the Russell Brand fallout to Ireland's most infamous hole, and Taylor Swift and Sophie Turner's power move.Come and see me live in Dolans in Limerick on October 18th or in the Everyman in Cork on February 1st!For extra episodes, check out the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send your thoughts, feedback, questions or opinions to the Catch Up phone at 0892096423.This week it's an Aoife Moore double bill with our usual catch-up on the news and a chat with her about her BEST-SELLING book, The Long Game: Inside Sinn Fein. James O'Hagan and I discuss the Aston and Mila mess-up as well as WTAF Drew Barrymore is thinking and James' close and personal encounter with a Hollywood celeb.Come and see me live in Dolans in Limerick on October 18 and in the Everyman in Cork on February 1! I'll show you a good time, I promise. To support the podcast and for extra content join the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lads, I'm really sick. Unfortunately I couldn't produce an episode this week as a result. However, I'm delighted to share with you the audio from a brilliant panel I hosted at All Together Now. It was produced by Vickey Curtis, and features the brilliant Louise Bruton, Ruadhán Ó Críodáin and Pradeep Mahadeshwar. We discussed the meaning of allyship, and heard some truly eye watering stories of failed attempts. It was lots of fun, but I learned a lot too. I hope you'll enjoy. In other news, Aoife's book is out! Get it here.Also, I'm coming to Limerick next month! I'm super excited - get tickets here.For more, and to support my work, join the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore brings us the news including the new electoral map and the horror of doctors finding a worm in your brain. Then, you'll hear my chat with Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen from Saturday's live show at the Cork Podcast Festival. We discuss saying goodbye to Aisling and where they're headed next. Finally, myself and Esther O'Moore Donohoe discuss the week's celebrity news, including the cancellation of The Idol and the Adele superfan kicking up a fuss in Vegas.Reccomendations:StarstruckScrapperTheatre CampPre-order Aoife's book here.Buy Aisling Ever After here. For more content check out the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the week's news, including the announcement that armed gardai are going to be deployed onto the streets of Dublin, and the horror of the Lucy Letby case (it's from 7:15 to around 12:39 if you'd prefer to avoid it, which I totally understand). Our interview this week is Ashling Golden of Solas Project who work to deliver a rounded intervention for all young people who are at risk and on the margins of society, from the age of 5 to 26. We discuss their work and what it is that can lead a young person to anti-social behaviour and crime.Finally, Cassie Delaney and I get down to brass tacks about what is going on with Scooter Braun, why we wish celebrities would stop talking about what they eat, and say goodbye to Michael Parkinson.For more content, join the Patreon here. To pre-order Aoife's book, go here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send me your feedback thoughts and opinions to 0892096423.Pre-order Aoife's book here.Check out Welcome to Wrexham here.For more episodes and to support the podcast join the Patreon here.Join us at the Cork Podcast Festival here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we catch up on the week's news with Aoife Moore as always, including the seriousness of the PSNI data breach, job losses at Accenture and leave for people experiencing domestic violence. I chat to theatre maker Kelly Shatter about her Fringe Festival dark comedy play The Scratcher which was inspired by every day addictive behaviours and coming to bisexuality late. LGBTQ+ activist James O'Hagan takes us through the week's stories from Sinead O'Connor's funeral to Strictly announcing Angela Scanlan as a cast member!To hear this week's gorgeous mailbag episode with brilliant contributions from you guys, join the Patreon here, and don't forget to send thoughts, comments and your take on things to 0892096423. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're baaaaack! Thank you for coming back after my week off! This week Aoife Moore and I get down to the news business. We chat through the homecoming of the women of the world cup, the propsed sex-for-rent ban, and two of the wildest stories we've ever discussed.I felt like it was important to take some time to talk about Sinead O'Connor as there was no podcast last week. I've loved reading Una Mullally's writing about Sinead in the Irish Times over the years along with her recent piece for the New York Times, so was grateful she was up for chatting. I was particularly grateful to her for the reminder she gives at the end of our chat. Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chatted through the week's entertainment stories, including what is going on with Lizzo, Ariana's new relationship, as well as the impact of social media trolling on Claire Byrne's exit from the race to be presenter of the Late Late Show.Recommendations:Aisling Ever After by Emer McLysaght and Sarah BreenThe List by Yomi Adegoke To support the podcast and access additional episodes check out the Patreon here.Get tickets for my show at the Cork Podcast Festival here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm on holidays, so this week I'm sharing with you an episode which would normally only be heard by Patreon pals.For this month's cultural reflection there was only one thing I could possible choose: BARBIE. Jenn Gannon and I chatted about the movie, the road to it getting made, the things we loved, what made us cry, and lots more. Hope you enjoy.If you'd like to hear more of this kind of thing, join us on the Patreon where you'll have access to all the previous culture episodes as well as the monthly mailbag episodes too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the 69th episode of the podcast and honestly, what is wrong with us that we struggle so much to be mature around this number? ANYWAY, the news is pretty bleak this week but Aoife Moore and I do our best to take you through it. We do end on a good note!Sophie White won a HUGE award in America this week for her brilliantly disturbing novel Where I End. I was thrilled to nab her when she was fresh off the plane to talk about perseverence and the struggle to keep going when the rejections are coming thick and fast.Cassie Delaney took us through the celebrity stories this week, from Miranda Lambert losing it over some selfie taking fans, to our happiness for Lindsay Lohan and Paul Rudd's commitment to being sound.Reccommendations:The Bear - Season Two is here!I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyThe Louis Theroux PodcastSurvival of the ThickestSend your thoughts, suggestions and opinions to me via Whatsapp voicenote at 0892096423.Pre-order Aoife's book here.Buy Where I End here.Get tickets for my live show at the Cork Podcast Festival here.To support the podcast and access more episodes join the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode begins with the usual news catch-up with Aoife Moore who takes us through the latest developments with RTE, as well as what's going on with the BBC. Then, we move directly into the pop culture catch-up with Cian Sullivan who gives us the lowdown on Jonah Hill's text messages, Britney Spears' recent troubles and the beauty of the Barbie promo trail. Our interview this week is at the end of the episode rather than the middle where it usually is because I thought it would be good to get some expert advice from a professional on boundaries, therapy speak and healthy relationships. Aoife Drury, pyschosexual and relationship psychotherapist did just that.Join me for my next live show at the Cork Podcast Festival - tickets are available here.To support the podcast and get extra episodes join the Patreon here.Send feedback via voice note to 0892096423.Annnnnd finally, pre-order Aoife's book here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, there's loads more RTE stuff to be broken down so Aoife Moore and I get right into it. We also discuss the investigation into cocaine in the White House, the tragic loss of two young Irish lives in Ios, and the Israeli attack in Jenin.The Women's World Cup is right around the corner, so it's time to hop on the bandwagon. Ahead of her journey to Australia to report on the tournament, TheJournal.ie editor Sinead O'Carroll joined me to explain why the presence of Ireland at the world cup is something anyone with an interest in women and equality should be excited about.Esther O'Moore Donohoe joined me to chat through the week's stories in showbiz and entertainment including the rumours about Beverly Hill's housewife Kyle Richard's marriage and lots more besides.Pre-order Aoife's book here.Check out the maternity podcast I did here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a little unusual as I decided it'd be best to combine the new and entertainment slots since the biggest story of the week straddles both worlds. Aoife Moore and I did out very best to explain what's gone on and why it's significant... obviously there are opinions too. In this week's interview I chat to the super-smart Mark O'Connell about his new book A Thread of Violence: A Story of Truth, Intervention and Murder in which he explores the crimes committed by Malcolm McArthur through conversations with the man himself. He also examines the moral implications of true crime becoming content via his unique narrative voice. It's great. He's great, and I hope you love our chat.Recommendations:PlatonicAisling Ever After Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife and I discuss the search for the missing Titanic submarine, the charges against Andrew Tate, and some actual, 100%, bona fide GOOD NEWS!I chat to the host of the eco-podcast Book of Leaves about how to combat feeling powerless about climate change, and whether small personal changes actually matter in the grand scheme of things. (Spoiler: I found this incredibly uplifting.)Cassie Delaney takes us through the week's showbiz stories, from Dave Fanning's apology to the epic showdown between Adele and Sylvester Stallone over a Rocky statue (I may be adding a little drama here).Reccommendation:A Thread of Violence: A Story of Truth, Invention, and Murder, by Mark O'ConnellPre-order Aoife Moore's book The Long Game: Inside Sinn Fein here.Join the Patreon here for bonus episodes and to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore tells us about Trump's indictment, insufficient ADHD series and the sad death of Christy Dignam. I speak to the creators of a new fictional podcast series about queer life in Dublin. James O'Hagan and I discuss Kelis and Bill Murray, a possible Oasis reunion, and Harry Styles at Slane.Climate podcast recommendations:Book of LeavesHot TakeHow to Save a PlanetTV reccommendation:Somebody SomewherePre-order Aoife Moore's book here. Read James O'Hagan's GCN piece on fatphobia in the gay community here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore explains the news, including what's going on with the dam in Ukraine, what's happening in Canada and why it's resulted in New York turning yellow, and why Ireland is being let down by the lack of mental health services in the prison system.Courtney Smith and I talk about her career as a stylist and creative director, how faking it til she made it got her career going and her passion for personal style.Emer McLysaght updates us on the Royal Blood drama, Taylor Swift's love life and Holly Willoughby's response to the Philip Schofield drama.Pre-order Aoife's book here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes sign up to the Patreon here.Send your thoughts to 0892096423. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Send me your feedback via voice note to 0892096423. I love to hear from you!***Aoife Moore takes us through the week's stories from yet more horrifying homelessness to a vape ban and Uganda's cruel homophobic laws.I chat to Niamh Orbinski about her book No Apologies: Ditch Diet Culture and Rebuild Your Relationship with Food and why it's so hart to dismantle diet culture despite all of the science disproving it.Cassie Delaney and I run the gamut of showbiz stories this week including Kendrick Lamar's Stephen's Green Shopping Centre video and Kylie Minogue's run-in with Conor McGregor, and of course, the return of Samantha Jones.Pre-order Aoife's book here.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes every second week, sign up for Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another episode! Aoife Moore explains why the budget is already being spoken about, months in advance, we chat about the ICONIC E. Jean Carroll, and what's happening with the new search for Madeiline McCann. I speak with the brilliant Aubrey Gordon about her new book You Just Need To Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People, as well as diet culture in general and the challenges we face as fat people living in a fatphobic world. (I LOVE HER.)Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the entertainment stories of the week from the death of Tina Turner to Ryan Tubridy's last Late Late Show and the strange and beautiful new Lewis Capaldi statue. For bonus episodes and to support the podcast, join the Patreon here. Pre-order Aoife's book here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the horrific news this week from an attack on a teenager to the burning of refugee's tents. I chat to Below Deck: Sailing Yacht's Daisy Kelliher about how she got into yachting, the pressure to represent Ireland on such a huge platform, and more. Sissy That Pod's Cian Sullivan and I talk about his trip to Eurovision, my night with Beyoncé and whether we believe the Taylor Swift/Matty Healy rumours.I recommended Sophie White's book My Hot Friend.Check out Daisy's event here.Pre-order Aoife's book here.There's definitely something else I said I would link here that I'm forgetting, so feel free to message me!For bonus episodes check out the Patreon here. Send feedback, thoughts, suggestions, and anything else you feel like sharing to 0892096423. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're baaaaack! Aoife Moore and I disucss the price of groceries and whether anything is going to be done about it, as well as what's happening in the Stardust inquest and a story that made me more angry than almost any other one we've ever discussed.Georgie Crawford and I chat about her new book Glow, and whether you can break out of the limitations your set yourself for your life.James O'Hagan and I question whether Euphoria could actually be filming in Ireland, as well as what went wrong with our Eurovision entry and what we think about the rumours that Patrick Kielty is the new Late Late Show host.If you have thoughts, concerns, suggestions or questions, voice note me on 0892096423. For bonus episodes check out the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm taking a little breather this week so here's my recent chat with Holly Cairns at my live show in the Sugar Club to keep you going until next week. Holly does a great job of demystifying politics and our political system, all while telling us about how she went from not being politically active to being the leader of a political party in just a few years.There's also a new Patreon episode this week in which Sophie White and I chat about Netflix's Lewis Capaldi documentary How I'm Feeling Now. Click here to support the podcast and access a bonus episode every second week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send me a voicenote! 0892096423.This week Aoife Moore fills us in on what the three year review of our abortion law found in terms of shortcomings, as well as the potential of another Biden Trump showdown. (Spare me.) I chat to hair ICON Sam McKnight about his decades of doing the coolest hair on everyone from Princess Diana to the Hadids, and about the launch of his products into Brown Thomas.Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the news around Ireland's Eurovision entry this week, Adele's power to change minds about James Corden, and Sofia Richie's wedding for content (and love I'm sure).For bonus episodes join the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore tells us about the conclusion of the Hutch trial and why Mary Lou McDonald was dragged into it, as well as more housing madness and a great news story about the continued success of Rhasidat Adeleke.I chat to filmmaker Sinéad O'Shea about her new film Pray for Our Sinners which shines a light on Mary and Paddy Randles, a couple of doctors who brilliantly resisted the control of the church in Navan during the 60s and beyond. Then... Aoife and I chat about the week's entertainment stories. If you listen you'll hear why - we really enjoyed it and hopefully you will too.If you have thoughts, suggestions or concerns, please send a voice note to 0892096423. I love to hear your voice, and so do the other listeners via the monthly mailbag episode on Patreon. If you'd like to join the Patreon for a bonus episode every fortnight, simply click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore and I chat through the impact of the Biden visit, the tragic death of Geila Ibram and subsequent conversation around sex worker's safety, and catering returning to Irish Rail. I chat to Saoirse Noonan and Aine O'Gorman of the Women's National Team about how they're feeling in the lead-up to the world cup and the challenges that come with being a woman playing sport at this level. James O'Hagan and I find out what the real story is with Liam Payne vs. Tomy Fury and process Ariana Grande's message about body chat.ReccomendationsBeefSwarmPlease send feedback, thoughts or suggestions to 0892096423. For bonus episodes and to support the podcast, sign up to Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the Spicebag controversy and my head nearly explodes, Margaret Josephs of The Real Housewives of New Jersey and I discuss feminism and the housewives among other things, and Cassie Delaney and I lose our minds about the Barbie movie.RecommendationsThe Super Mario Bros MovieLewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling NowBar CañeteDon't forget to send thoughts, comments, criticism or stories to 0892096423 - I love to hear your voices! For a bonus episode every second week join me on Patreon.com/catchupwithlouisemcsharry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

Send thoughts, takes and opinions by voice note to 0892096423. For bonus episodes and to support the podcast join the Patreon here. <3This week journalist Aoife Moore joins us from sunny Tenerife - such is her commitment to news that even on holiday she wants to catch you up! We discuss a Good Friday visit from President Joe Biden, and Bill and Hillary Clinton as well as a wardrobe decision with significance from Ireland's women's rugby team. I chat with actor Siobhán McSweeney about the impact Derry Girls has had on her career and all the brilliant stuff she's been working on from Extraordinary to the Great Pottery Throw Down. (Btw - the final has aired now - I spoke to Siobhán last week before it aired.)Emer McLysaght and I revel in a break news story - the announcement by Ryan Tubridy that he's stepping down from the Late Late Show. Who will be stepping up? We also chat about the Oscars and the Gary Lineker debacle.Reccommendation:Next in Fashion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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