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What a delight to chat with Jackie Fox about her appointment as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week James O'Hagan is on hand to take us through the week's stories from a Beckham update to the private texts unsealed in the Baldoni case.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unfortunately the news is still pretty bleak my friends, but it's still important to be informed. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the absolute horrors occurring on the streets of Minnesota as well as the blatant lies coming from the American government, as well as Donald Trump's contributions to Davos, the brave story of Margaret Loftus and the success of TG4.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Eoghan Cleary. Eoghan is a teacher, writer and youth advocate as well as a researcher and educator with the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute. Eoghan and I discuss the challenges we face as a society when it comes to gender based violence, including sexual violence, and how the environment young people are growing up in is creating said challenges. Eoghan's research and experience means he's perfectly place to not only reflect on the reality facing young people and parents today, but also advise on how we can make things better.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were absolutely thrilled that Brooklyn Beckham timed his Instagram stories so perfectly for us to dissect them on this week's entertainment catch-up! We also discuss the separation of Summer House's Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke, a lost Golden Globe and Claire Byrne's big move to Newstalk.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things continue to be bleak, but hey, we're getting a Sephora on the island of Ireland!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was such a pleasure to catch up with best-selling author and authority on fashion and home, Laura Debarra. We discuss overhauling your wardrobe, caring for what you have, how to choose an iron, whether a steamer is worth it, and lots more besides!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awards season has begun, and the Irish are back!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Carl Kinsella and I didn't cover as many stories as we usually do because frankly, what's happened in the last week is representative in the overall shift in societal norms we've been experiencing over the past few years, and we needed to talk about it.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Joanne McNally back to the podcast this week for a catch up on how she's getting on. We discuss ADHD, relationships, motherhood and lots more. I hope you enjoy.Get your tickets to see Joanne live here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I can not express how happy I was to have the opportunity to discuss Heated Rivalry on this episode (more to come in Screens), but Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I also had lots of other topics to discsuss. From the Critics Choice awards to Paul Mescal's rumoured retirement and Jesy Nelson's decision to share news about her children - it's the first entertainment catch up of 2026!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss the U.S. government's action in Venezuela, the tragic fire in a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve, the latest in Gaza and Zohran Mamdani's representation of hope.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm bringing Screens, which is usually Patreon-only, to the main feed. Listen as Emer McLysaght and I discuss the film and television we've been devouring, including:Heated RivalrySeymour Hirsch: Cover-UpLittle Women 1994, 2019Sean Combs: The ReckoningThe Secret Lives Mormon WivesTaylor Swift: The End of an Eras TourCaroline Flack: Search for the TruthSorry BabyI'll be back to the normal schedule on Monday - Happy New Year!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm bringing you Chronically Online, which is usually Patreon Only but as a special Christmas treat (and because the live show recording sadly never made it to me) I'm bringing it to the main feed! In this episode Emer McLysaght and I discuss the content our alogorithms have been presenting us, from Christmas crafts, to crazy advent calendars and Alix Earle's breakup. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode for this festive period, today Cian and I discuss the year in music. From Rosalia to CMAT to Addison to Taylor to Lily. Enjoy!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you to James O'Hagan for enduring our special brand of festive family chaos this morning to record this entertainment catch up. Lots to discuss, from the downfall of Nicki Minaj to Bowen Yang's last SNL.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our final news catch-up of the year and Carl Kinsella and I had much to discuss, from what's happening with the Palestine Action Hunger Strikers to Catherine Connolly's first festive presidential address and those vanity fair photos of the Trump crew.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we talked about the National Gender Service during the news episode on Monday it occurred to me that it might be a good idea to find out more about what exactly trans people in Ireland are facing when it comes to accessing gender affirming care. Fortunately, Daire Dempsey, Executive Director of the Transgender Equality Network of Ireland was generous enough to give me their time and fill me in on what the reality is. I knew it was bad, but it's actually worse than I thought, but there is hope.This one isn't short, but I didn't want to edit out any of the challenges being faced by Irish people, and I think its important that we educate ourselves on the challenges our trans brothers and sisters are facing so I hope you're up for dedicating a bit of time to that today.NOTE: For some reason static started appearing in the background of the episode as we recorded, so halfway through you'll hear a shift in the audio as we changed platforms. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther O'Moore-Donohoe is on hand to chat through the week's entertainment stories this week from the incredible contribution of Rob Reiner to film and culture to Kate Winslet's take on nepo babies in relation to her children's achievements in film and we add another example of Coldplay's Chris Martin being sound.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Kinsella and I had lots to discuss this week from the breaking news about Rob Reiner's death to the horrifying events in Bondi over the weekend.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week, from the Toy Show's big moments to the Golden Globe nominations. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's new episode Carl Kinsella and I discuss everything from Eurovision to comedy and arts funding and the supreme court telling Conor McGregor to do one (I'm paraphrasing here).To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm so delighted to have Below Deck's Daisy Kelliher back on the podcast this week. Fresh from Bravocon and having launched her own podcast, Yacht Mess, there was a lot of ground to cover, and we covered it all. From what the vibe was like in Vegas to what it's like to change franchise, we had a ball.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discuss this week from the sad death of Hugh Wallace, the role technology is playing in music, whether Liam and Noel Gallagher were hanging out during their tour and the idea of Prince William's children watching Fawlty Towers.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry this is late pals, I have made the lengthy journey from the west of Ireland today so recording had to be delayed. Lots of grim news stories this week - sorry about that!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, this week's interview is with me. I've got some stuff to share.Thank you so much Una Mullally for facilitating this chat, check out Una's excellent podcast Saving the City here, and read her writing for the Irish Times here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discuss this week as James O'Hagan and I catch up on the stories from the world of entertainment, from Denise Welch's huntastic Christmas single to Billie Eilish teaming up with James Cameron for a concert film.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think it's fair to say we talk about the internet, our usage, and the way it's impacting our lives frequently on the podcast, so when I learned of Dr. Aimee Watchorn's area of expertise, I thought a chat might be useful. She is Senior Clinical Psychologist at St. John of God's University Hospital, where she often encounters issues around the internet through her work. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the week's entertainment stories from the guy who hopped on Ariana Grande on a Wicked red carpet to Sydney Sweeney's continued fall from grace and the impact of those who decide to speak openly about addiction.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discsuss this week with Carl Kinsell, from Ireland's victory in the soccer yesterday to President Catherine Connolly's inauguration and the return of puffins to the Isle of Muck in County Antrim.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

This week I am joined by the wonderful James O'Hagen to unpack the week in entertainment: Kris Jenner's over-the-top 70th birthday celebration (of course planned by Mindy Weiss — who else?), the artistry of her plastic surgeon, fresh Grammy nominations, the Miss Universe walkout, the revival of People's Sexiest Man Alive and more.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the week's stories, from the democratic success in America to the death of Focus Ireland founder Sister Stan and a 'lion' on the prowl in East Clare.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

I mean, if any of us thought I'd manage to get through this week's episode without talking about Lily Allen then we were sorely mistaken because there is a Lily update, along with chats about Billie Eilish taking on the billionaires and the changes afoot in the royal family.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discuss in this week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella. We discuss the horrendous arson attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda, the farce that is the Israeli ceasefire in Gaza, the Louvre robbery and Hurricane Melissa.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm delighted to have Katherine Ryan as my guest this week, fresh from hosting The Real Housewives of London reunion on Hayu. We talk Housewives, class, money and why we love to watch.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was absolutely delighted to have the chance to talk about Lily Allen's new album West End Girl on this morning's entertainment episode with Cian Sullivan, as well as some of the other entertainment stories catching people's attention over the last week.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Kinsella and I were delighted to have the chance to chat through the results of Friday's presidential election as well as the differences between the two campaigns. We also discussed the riots in Citywest last week, Donald Trump's row with Canada and threats to Israel, as well as lots more besides.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's interview felt strange initially, because while Carl and I are used to chatting, we're not used to chatting about ourselves... or not to each other anyway. Fortunately, Carl's book, At Least it Looks Good From Space, is so excellent that we shook off the strangeness quickly to get into my questions about what it includes, including Carl's experience of OCD, the reality of intrusive thoughts, male friendship and Dollywood of course.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's entertainment catch-up Esther O'Moore Donohoe is chatting us through the albums, tv shows, and gigs we have to look forward to in the coming months! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the so-called ceasefire in Gaza, the government's endometriosis framework, the presidential election and more!Buy Carl's book here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm giving everyone access to the brand new Patreon episode, Chronically Online, in which Emer McLysaght and I discuss what the internet is serving up to us and how people are behaving online (in a deranged manner obv). To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week James O'Hagan is taking us through the week's stories from the sad death of Diane Keaton to Dolly Parton having to announce that she is very much not dying, the big Slane announcement and lots more besides.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discuss this week from continued chaos in the presidential election to a much longed-for ceasefire in Gaza.Pre-order Carl's book here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruthanne was 17 when she co-wrote Jojo's hit song 'Too Little Too Late', and has been in the music industry since, writing for everyone from One Direction to Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears. She's used her experience and expertise to write her book, It's Not Just a Song, which is out now and operates as a how-to guide for someone entering the music industry. Of course, Ruthanne is also a talented artist, whose latest album The Moment is released today.I caught up with her to chat about her experience in the music industry, the role that being a woman has played in it, and the limitations placed on women in the Irish industry in particular. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm bringing you the most heated entertainent episode yet, in which Emer McLysaght and I discuss the new Taylor Swift album and the challenges it presents, J.K. Rowling and the madness of terfs and the deranged way the Daily Mail reports on Megan Markle.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sending thanks to Jim Gavin for announcing that he was pulling out of the presidential race on a Sunday evening because Carl Kinsella and I were gagging to discuss it all this morning. We chat through the ins and outs of the presidential race, the 'Trump Peace Deal' for Gaza, Storm Amy and the terrible loss of Manchán Magan.Pre-order Carl's book here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I went to Belfast to chat to Myrid Carten, whose debut feature film has been called 'extraordinary', 'raw' and 'searing' by Variety. I saw the documentary some weeks ago and was really moved by it. It tells the story of Myrid's relationship with her mother Nuala, and the impact Nuala's alcoholism and ill mental health has on them. It's beautifully made, unlike any other documentary I've seen on a subject like this, which many of you know is close to my heart. My own biological mother was also an alcoholic who later in her life was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I wanted to learn more about the film, how she approached it, and the challenges of making a piece of work that is so close to you and your family. I hope you enjoy.A Want in Her is in cinemas next Friday, October 10th.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.