Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

Charleen and Ellie are back to answer even more of your dilemmas in this bonus episode. Should you give your ex his festival ticket back, when you broke up after buying it? Should you text someone that you're missing? Why is your boyfriend not inviting you to things? And what to do if your fella has had a sudden shift in his attitude towards you.

Charleen and Ellie are reunited in the studio after 3 weeks and there's lot to catch up on, including Charleen's cosmetic procedure in Turkey, and Ellie's longer-than-expected stay in New York. There's also some dilemmas to be answered, including deciding if you're boyfriend is taking advantage of your financial situation, and dealing with feelings of insecurity when you're not 'exclusive' with the person you're seeing.

We're missing Ellie on this week's episode of Hold My Drink, but the wonderful Keilidh Cashell (@KeilidhMUA) is hopping in the co-host seat, alongside Charleen. Keilidh is a super-talented make-up artist and content creator, with almost 3 million followers on TikTok and over half a million followers on Instagram. She talks about her road to success and the growth of her platforms and business, KASH Beauty. The girls give you a deeper insight into their careers and what's involved, and chat about the importance of appreciating your life, standing out and being yourself. There are also some dilemmas to be answered, including feeling like you're a "pause" in the story of your boyfriend and his ex, and how to get back on the dating scene.

Your favourite podcaster is here with a recommendation for you. Charleen introduces Will You Shift My Friend, a new comedy and entertainment podcast where well known people take a trip down memory lane to discuss growing up, their first shift, and much more. Guests include Charleen, Marty Guilfoyle, James Kavanagh, Fionnuala Jones, Greg O'Shea, and Justine Stafford to name but a few. Will You Shift My Friend is available to download now on the GoLoud app and all major podcast platforms.

There's a special guest on hand for this week's episode - the one and only Keilidh Cashell (@KeilidhMUA)! Charleen and Keilidh help out with some of your dilemmas. Should you block your ex on social media if you feel like they're lurking? Do you tell your work colleague that you're crushing on him after kissing him? And what to do if you're not having sex with your other half?

Want to get to know Charleen and Ellie even more than you already do? In this episode, you'll find out their biggest fear, worst habit, what day the girls would go to if they could time travel and their favourite thing about themselves. There's some deeper questions in there too, including what Charleen and Ellie look for in a partner, if they would rather love and lose or never love, and what question they would ask their ex. There's more to be answered in Secrets From The Stalls, including what to do if your boyfriend keeps talking about someone he was seeing, and should you call things quits as soon as you start seeing red flags?

It's your extra fix of Charleen and Ellie in the week and Bonus Episode 3 gets into some extra juicy Secrets From The Stalls. Should you be hiding from your friends if you got back with your ex? Do you take back the boy that broke up with you because he wanted to live the single lifestyle? And is getting pregnant the way to make your fella stick around for good?

Who knew the post-pandemic life could be so overwhelming sometimes? Charleen and Ellie chat about getting back out to events and getting on with your social life after all the lockdowns in the last 2 years. As always, the girls answer your dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls, including what to do if you think your boyfriend is depressed, should you still move away if your partner doesn't want to, and feeling stressed about going back to work in an office.

It's Bonus Episode 2 and Charleen and Ellie have some deep dilemmas to help you out with. Is it okay that your boyfriend is still meeting up with his ex in his flat? What to do if you are your boyfriend want different things, but you've met someone else that you've clicked with? And should your virginity be holding you back from things?

This week, Charleen and Ellie talk concerts and festivals, taking you through some favourites that they have been too, and sharing stories from some of those times, including Charleen winning P Diddy tickets and why Ellie left Electric Picnic early. Also, some exciting news - Hold My Drink now brings you bonus episodes every Monday, so make sure to listen back to that! As always, the girls are ready to answer some of your dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls, including what to do if your friend is kissing other people while in a relationship, do you say something to your boyfriend if you feel he's making no effort with you, and should you start seeing someone if they live over 2 hours away from you?

You asked for more, and we listened...introducing 'HMD: EXTRA JUICE' - an extra fix of Charleen and Ellie in your week! The girls are on hand every Monday to answer even MORE of your dilemmas - think of it like an extended Secrets From The Stalls. On this first bonus episode, Charleen and Ellie give advice if your boyfriend was viewing his ex's Instagram stories, how to help your other half deal with grief when you're worried about them, and managing being there for your friends, but nobody being there for you.

This week, Charleen and Ellie's personal trainer, Jamie Goonery, joins them for some motivational talk about fitness, gym mindsets and climbing Kilimanjaro. They chat about icks, such as commenting on celebrity social media posts, certain dance moves in a nightclub, making noises at the gym and plenty more. Jamie is also on hand to give the male perspective on your dilemmas for Secrets From The Stalls, including what to do if you've been sleeping with two friends and they both find out, avoiding breaking the heart of your partner and how long is too long distance?

Horoscopes, star signs and spirituality are up for discussion on this week's episode of Hold My Drink. As two Leos, Charleen and Ellie chat about if they fit the characteristics of their star sign, and their feelings and experiences of spiritual readings. There's a hilarious story sent in by one of our listeners for What 'Til I Tell You that involves a dreadful first impression with new housemates on her J1 in San Diego. Charleen and Ellie are on hand to answer your dilemmas too, including dealing with worry that you'll end up heartbroken in your relationship, and should you meet your ex for a chat if you think he wants to get back together again? jmbswgfz

There's a very special guest on the podcast this week - it's Greg 'Greggie O' O'Shea! Greg gives us an insight into the world of Love Island, including how you get on the show, cameras in the villa toilets and the lack of a sense of time when you're in there. Does he still chat to anyone from the show, and what did he do with the money since winning? He chats about his journey to the Olympic Games and becoming a solicitor too. Things get deep as him, Charleen and Ellie discuss relationships, engagements, weddings and having kids. Greg is also on hand to offer his advice to your dilemmas for Secrets From The Stalls, including how to tell your boyfriend you want to take out a mortgage alone, should you move away to Australia if your partner if staying in Ireland and if you should mention your friend's unhealthy drug habit to them.

Retail assistant, hairdresser, waitress, and egg lady - these are some of the jobs that Charleen and Ellie have had, and in this episode, they tell all about each of them. There’s a new element to Wait Til I Tell You, as we hear a listener’s story this week! Speaking of our listeners, the girls are on hand to answer your dilemmas, including long-distance relationships, dealing with finding out that your boyfriend has a child and how to return to “the streets”.

The duo are back together again and there's lots to catch up on, including exciting details about how you can come along to see a live recording of Hold My Drink in our studios. This week's episode is all about red flags, and you've sent in loads for Charleen and Ellie to discuss. As always, the girls are on hand to help with your dilemmas for Secrets From The Stalls, including do you tell your best friend if you see her ex with another girl, how to deal with a sloppy drunk on a night-out, and what to do if you're getting ghosted by someone who says they want to go out with you?

Although Hold My Drink is a gal down this week, the podcast must go on. Charleen takes the reigns to talk in depth about her college life, her experience with seeing a college counsellor and all about her J1 to Boston. With Ellie off, a few special guests pop in, including Producer Leanne to guess our German Word of the Week, and the one and only Terence Power to help with Secrets From The Stalls. Some of your dilemmas this week include how to tell your best friend that her boyfriend is gay, should you go on a sixth-year holiday to Ibiza, and are you wasting your teenage years by being in a relationship?

It's a special episode of Hold My Drink this week, as Irish breakout pop star, Aimée joins Charleen and Ellie to chat about her music career and her latest single, 'Nobody Else'. The girls have an inspiring conversation about body confidence and ways in which to feel good in your own skin. Aimée gives some great advice with your dilemmas on Secrets From The Stalls, including how to find yourself when life feels chaotic, are you boring if you don't want to drink all the time and your friends do, and what you should do if your partner owns you a lot of money! Also, prepare yourself to hear all about the antics from the Kingdom, as Charleen and Ellie fill you in on their trip to County Kerry.

Your favourite podcasters are here with a recommendation for you. Charleen and Ellie introduce Unusual Suspects, a gripping new true crime podcast. Available to download now on the GoLoud app and all major podcast platforms.

It's been a while since the last Q&A session, so this week, we wanted to bring it back to you. In this episode, you'll find out Ellie's current relationship status, what jobs the girls think they would had if they weren't influencing, if they feel pressured to look "done up" all the time and act a certain way in public and plenty more. We also hear the story about how Charleen and Ellie actually met! We also ask for your dilemma's for Secrets From The Stalls. This week's include being in the middle of two of your best friends fighting, should you feel nervous about leaving your bf/gf to live abroad for a few months, dealing with a breakup even though you know it's the right decision, and how to know if your friend's boyfriend is toxic and controlling. Plus, find out why Channing Tatum is this week's Sip or Skip.

This week, Charleen and Ellie chat about feeling lost, not knowing what you want in life or where you are going, and things that might be helpful when it comes to finding the balance and your way when you feel like this. Prepare yourself for a gruesome and bloody What 'Til I Tell You from Ellie that landed her in hospital. As always, the girls answers your dilemmas in Secrets From The Stalls, including should you end it with your partner if you don't see it working long-term, what to do if you want to split from your other half that you co-parent dogs with, how to make friends as you get older, and tips on overcoming hanxiety (hangover anxiety).

It's time for a girly chat this week, as Charleen and Ellie discuss periods, contraception and the idea of having kids. Also, with Valentine's Day just ahead, the girls chat about going all out for the occasion, or is it all just a bit cringe and overhyped? As well as that, Charleen and Ellie have a big check-in with you to see how you are and how they can help with your dilemmas for an extended version of Secrets From The Stalls. How do you let someone down when you get the ick? Should you go on holidays with your partner that you might be breaking up with? Do you tell the girlfriend that you are pregnant with the baby of her cheating boyfriend? And sleeping with your friends brother - good idea or not?

This week, Charleen and Ellie talk about cosmetic enhancements and surgery. You'll hear what procedures both the girls have had and why they decided to get it done. Also, is there still a judgement around this topic in the modern day, and how does it affect personal and working life? As always, Charleen and Ellie answer your dilemmas too, including if you should call it quits when you and your bf are having "tiffs" every day, what to do if your friends aren't supporting a passion of yours, and is your happiness worth sacrificing for a good job with good benefits?

Have you ever wanted a deep dive into the world of OnlyFans? On this week's episode, Charleen and Ellie are joined by Tina (@irlxtinax), who is a content creator on OnlyFans, and she doesn't hold back. Tina shares how much money she makes from the site, how she charges and what is included in a subscription, a day in her life, the best and worst aspects of the job, the wildest parties and biggest celebs in her DMs, her ambitions and SO much more. Charleen and Ellie tell you all about their recent trip to Paris, and some interesting (maybe flirty?!) messages that Ellie has been getting in her Instagram DMs. The girls also answer some of your dilemmas, including if you feel like you are "mothering" your boyfriend, and the all-important decision of choosing your bridal party.

On this week's episode, Charleen and Ellie chat about the gym - their first experiences of going to a gym, overcoming gym anxiety when you think everyone is looking at you or when you don't know what you're doing. The girls offer advice to some of your secrets, including an emotional answer to the question of getting over the romanticised version of somebody, a tricky thought of never being with anyone else when you're in a relationship and should braces stop you from dating? Another listener dilemma about body image leads into the conversation of "glow-ups", a very popular term at the moment. Charleen and Ellie debate whether the idea of a glow-up is good or not and how do you achieve a glow-up if you want to have one for yourself. Also, you'll get to hear Charleen's rather traumatic driving test experience.

On this week's episode of Hold My Drink, we find out some of the 'firsts' of Charleen and Ellie...first kisses, first loves and the cute (or embarrassing!) stories that go with them. Also, Ellie reveals to you that her name is not actually Ellie! Listen in to find out what it actually is. We've also got some in-depth Secrets from the Stalls to address, including reappearing old flames, how to be on good terms with an ex, and spicing things up in the bedroom.

It's a New Year, but still your favourite gals back for Hold My Drink! The podcast is bigger and better than ever for 2022, and there is some serious catching up to do! Charleen fills us in on her magical (and sometimes creepy...and crawly) Mexican/American adventures and Ellie was half-woman, half-alcohol over the festive season. The girls also chat about some of their New Year's Resolutions and plans for 2022. And if you are looking to improve yourself in this new year, you're going to need a hand with your dilemmas...Charleen and Ellie are here to help! Ever felt like you were outgrowing your partner? What should you do if you really don't like your girlfriend/boyfriend's style in clothes? And arguments in a relationship...normal or not?

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go do that first! This is the second and final part of our Christmas special from the crossover you didn't know you needed...'Hold My Bollox'. Terence Power and Calvin O'Brien from the Talking Bollox podcast are back to answer even more of the questions that girls are too afraid to ask guys. In this episode, you'll find out about how guys will show or tell a girl if they like her. What is a man's definition of "seeing someone"...or do guys check Snapchat scores or a girl's location? We hope you enjoy this listen as much as you're enjoying your Christmas break!

When podcast worlds collide...for a Christmas special! You know the Hold My Drink podcast is your safe space to talk about life, relationships, dilemmas etc. This week, it is not so safe as the rowdy bunch are in from the Talking Bollox podcast - it's Terence Power and Calvin O'Brien! What better men to answer ALL the questions that girls are too afraid to ask guys, such as...Does body count or the number of exes matter? Do guys care about body hair? What's the definition of "seeing someone"? Do guys check Snapchat scores or a girl's location? What is "post-nut syndrome"? Find out the answers to all of these and so many more in this Christmas special. In a plot twist of events, Calvin teaches Charleen some German as part of German Word of the Week. You'll find out where you can get the best spice bag in Dublin. And, since it's the festive season, let's settle the age-old question of the best tin of chocolates. We had so much to talk about with the guys that we're going to have part 2 for you next week.

One of our Hold My Drink co-hosts made it to a billboard in Times Square, New York City - but which one? This week's episode is all talk about travel, an activity that Charleen and Ellie are no strangers too. Find out the cities and countries each of the girls have visited and the locations and activities on their travel bucket list. As always, Charleen and Ellie help you with your dilemmas in 'Secrets From The Stalls', but this week got even more juicy than others! How soon is too soon to move onto someone new after a breakup? Would you tell your mam if you caught your dad sexting? And what do you do if you found out that you've already been with your fellas DAD before your fella?

Back by popular demand - it is Part 2 of The Secret Life of an Influencer. Charleen and Ellie answer even more of your questions about the job, including if influencers are conscious of being recognised in public, the worst hate comments they have received and sharing their thoughts on working with fast fashion brands. Also, we bring you an extended version of one of your favourite segments of the podcast, Secrets From The Stalls. How should you approach your ex (with a new girlfriend!!), who keeps texting you? Or what to do if you are spotting red flags at an early stage of seeing someone? And let's discuss the age-old questions of which is more important...looks or personality?!

This week, Ellie is in the hot seat to answer all of your burning questions about her, and she has no idea what they are! Charleen is the only one who knows what is about to be discussed. On this episode, we find out Ellie's type in men, her advice to her 19-year-old self, why she broke up with her ex and many more juicy details of her life. The girls also answer your dilemmas that you have sent in, including how to not let anxiety get in the way of your relationships, how to get from "exclusive" to "relationship", and should you get the person you're seeing for only a few months a Christmas present with the season approaching?

On this week’s episode, Charleen is in the hot seat. Ellie asked for your burning questions about everything you want to know about Charleen. And the best thing? Charleen has no idea what the questions are! We find out about her favourite baby names and the most famous person to slide in her DMs. Things take a turn, as we find out her body count and the first time she “did the deed” with her boyfriend. The girls also answer some of your dilemmas, including feelings of jealousy when other girls talk to your boyfriend, comparing yourself to your other half’s ex and also debate on the “right person, wrong time” narrative.

This week, Charleen and Ellie discuss THE ICK, or as Urban Dictionary defines it, "something someone does that is an instant turn off for you". The girls blind react to what gives YOU The Ick - including lads that shadow box, Velcro wallets and waiting to cross the road. As well as that, Charleen and Ellie help with some of your dilemmas this week, such as getting back on the dating scene after being single for 5 years and how to end a toxic relationship.

Would you shoot your shot with someone you liked? Does anyone ever get through the dreaded (or exciting?!) talking stage? Charleen has done both - Ellie fears the rejection of it all. This week's episode will give you the confidence to text that boy/girl you like, aka "shoot your shot" and give you advice on the aftermath of your shooting success - the talking/texting/voice-noting/FaceTiming stage. The girls also answer some of your dilemmas, including long-distance relationships, age gaps and OnlyFans.

How do the preconceived notions of "influencers" match up with the realities of the job? Is "influencing" a real career and what does a typical workday look like? How many followers do you need to be considered an "influencer"? This week, Charleen and Ellie let you in on an exclusive look into their world as influencers by answering all the burning questions you have - from pay, to working with brands, to the effects it has on relationships and so much more. The girls also answer some of your dilemmas, including what to do if you've started to fancy other lads while in a relationship, and how to handle a "stingy-with-money" partner.

School, college, courses... sometimes it's a bit too much!! On Episode 3 of Hold My Drink, Charleen and Ellie talk about the pressures of going to college before you even get there - and that is if you even want to go to college. The girls discuss their own experiences, both claiming to be "college drop-outs" and how they overcome them. As always, we hear from you with your dilemmas, including how to stay motivated in college, and what would an episode be without some boy trouble too?! How do you react if your boyfriend treats you well, but doesn't tell you? Or is it acceptable to post an Instagram in the hopes of a specific someone liking said post? Charleen and Ellie are here to discuss and solve the problems!

On this week's episode, Charleen and Ellie talk drinking and alcohol, and share some drunk stories of their own - once of which had Charleen kicked out of a club in Ibiza, and another that led Ellie to a night in the hospital. What do you do if your boyfriend has a very​ close girl "friend"? And would you tell your best friend that their other half is "trash"? The girls also discuss your dilemmas and decide if you should tell your best friend that you like them.

For our opening episode Charleen gives the inside story on her Love Island audition experience and reveals what contestants go through to get on the show, the girls talk about the rise of cosmetic surgery in Ireland and the role social media is playing, and how difficult life in the public eye can be.

A small sip from the new Hold My Drink podcast with Charleen Murphy and Ellie Kelly, the girls give you a taster of what you can expect from their podcast. Hold My Drink is a GoLoud Original podcast. It's coming soon to the GoLoud app.