Fox Force Five Podcast

The Emmy Awards have taken place and besides the winners news we bring you some noteworthy highlights. Nicola has some great tips for new documentaries including Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos and Chimp Crazy (think Tiger King but with chimps).Our Fox of the Week is Agatha Christie, Queen of the crime novel genre.Our follow this week is a nice one @meetcutesnyc on Tik Tok and Instagram.Finally, we talk about the good and bad guys in music, well two of them anyway, Jon Bon Jovi and Dave Grohl.Thanks for listening.x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day we're talking about starting difficult conversations with male friends or family around mental healthy. Nicola has some more new TV recommendations including the new season of Selling Sunset and if you're into your thrillers The Perfect Couple - Kelly recommends Pieces of Her with Toni Colette.Our Fox of the Week is Miriam Margolyes who is still being herself to great effect. Our online recommendation this week for @how.vintage on instagram - which has some great Cher content on there recently.Finally, we talk the shame that is the snub Beyonce has had at the Country Music Award nominations for this year considering the success of Texas Hold 'Em and her country album Cowboy Carter.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! And delighted to be so...on this episode we'll catch up a little and talking about thieving Ticketmaster a lot :) First up is the only show in town bar ours - the Oasis reunion. Nicola has some great summer TV hits to share with you and we celebrate the life of the inimitable Nell McCafferty.Nicola also gives a podcast recommendation for a Very British Cult and finally we catch up on this year's Mercury Music Prize which is being presented this week.It's great to be back, thanks for sticking around!x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are catching up on all the craic of the past ten days for quite a while at the start of the pod but the first items is news - mainly news of the general election in the UK but also a few other bits.Nicola has been watching Netflix, three-part drama Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal and Bridgerton - be prepared.In an unplanned segue Nicola Coughlan is our Fox this week! Hear about her great work both on and off screen.Our internet tip for this week is a very original one - Fish Door Bell - our new obsession, listen to hear why and here's the link;https://visdeurbel.nl/en/the-fish-doorbell/Finally we talk about the WILD Oasis rumours (again). Thanks for listening kiddos xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week off to celebrate the nuptials of our brother Paudie to his lovely bride Siobhan - we are back, happily in once piece.We start with a chat about the rise of the dumb phone aka a phone that doesnt' have the internet or a million apps etc. Nicola's tip this week is for Godzilla Minus One - hear why she recommends it.Our Fox of the Week is in fact Foxes of the Week - the W65 4X800m relay team who broke the world record in Dublin at the weekend.Nicola tells us an Airbnb horror story - a cautionary tale and we finish with a chat about the debacle that was Eurovision this year - ongoing.Here's more on that Airbnb story:https://archive.is/JP0hQThanks for listeningx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever catch your own image on a zoom call and think - uh, tired? Well, it's true, being on camera in meetings causes fatigue, find out about research done by the University of Galway to prove it.Nicola has been watching Baby Reindeer which has proven to be a big hit for Netflix and is challenging perceptions on stalking and abusive relationships.Our Fox this week is Lillian Bland - the first woman to make and a fly a plane in the UK and Ireland, possibly even the world.Our follow this week is for @90sanxiety - nostalgia vibes and useful, fun information ahoy.Finally, we have news of three Irish acts nominated in this. year's Ivor Novello Awards.Thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to bag yourself a cheap summer holiday - we've got all the tips for you. Nicola's TV tip this week is for Fallout, video game-based post apocalyptic goodness. Out Fox of the Week this week is civil rights campaigner Viola Liuzzo.Our follow this week is 100% wholesome - it's for @Peggyandmolly on a variety of social media.Finally, out music news is about Knee Caps new single. These guys are smashing it - and more power to them.Thanks for listening! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about how watching true crime documentaries or listening to this type of content could be a red flag!On TV we're watching Shogun on Disney+. Big recommend.Our Fox of the Week is the inimitable Marian Keyes - she's a tonic.Our follow is for good wholesome animal content with @wildlifewithcookie think animals who have smuggled themselves into the country - not always a good thing but you'll learn stuff here.Finally, music news is kinda music and movie news with the release of the new trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux.Thanks for listening. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our first item is about the quality of clothes - new research shows the price of clothes doesn't necessarily indicate their durability or quality. We talk about how we can make them last longer.Nicola has some TV recommendations including 3 Body Problem on Disney+ and Homicide: New York. Kelly watched The Long Good Friday and muses over it's place in the canon of British film.Our Fox of the Week is an amazing woman Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.Nicola's follow this week is for @foodporn on insta and TikTok, kinda does what it says on the tin.Finally, you might be able to catch the ABBAtars next time you hit Las Vegas.Thanks for listening.x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up with hear from the legend that is Olivia Coleman on the gender pay gap in Hollywood as well as her love of swearing.Nicola has a couple of reviews for the telly this week, Madame Web and the challenging Quiet on Set: the dark side of kids TV.Our fox this week is Jasmin Paris who just became the first female finisher of the Berkeley Marathons - an epic feet to run 100miles in less than 60hours - she did it with 99secs to spare.Nicola has a great follow this week for fashionista @wisdmk on insta.Finally, Courtney Love has a new podcast about women in music, Courtney Love's Women - hear why you should check it out.Thanks for listening.x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're trying to keep it light first thing this week with some top style trends - we're not on board with all of them but that's no reason why you shouldn't be!Our TV chat this week revolves around two very different items - Lindsay Lohan's Netflix film, An Irish Wish and a new documentary on their You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolf Pack - a story of sexual assault.Our fox this week is Irish poet Eavan Boland and Kelly reads a couple of her very beautiful poems to celebrate this St.Patrick's Day.Nicola regales us with the top Irish websites and there may be a few surprises in there.Finally we talk about the Irish artists who are boycotting SXSW this year owing to their partnership with the US military and weapons companies.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delighted to bring you episode 100 of Fox Force Five - we've come a long way baby - thanks for being there with us. Here's to 100 more!This week Kelly starts with the news of assisted dying and euthanasia being recommended to be legislated around in Ireland. This will be a huge step for those who support the right to die for people with terminal illnesses. Ireland proving itself a progressive country once again.For the day that's in it Nicola brings us a list of the top 50 female characters on TV in the 21st century - can you guess some?Our fox this week is more a collection of fearless foxes who campaigned for women's rights and the introduction of International Women's Day - one such woman was Clara Zetkin who proposed the first IWD.Our follow this week is for @theoldgays on Insta.Who doesn't need another colourful fun account to follow?Finally, potentially MASSIVE news from Mel B, that The Spice Girls may be reforming later this year - get praying to the pop and female empowerment Gods!Thanks for listening xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start on a more serious note this week with talk of the referendum - we'll explain what it's all about and why you should vote.Nicola talks us through the list of celebrities taking to the Big Brother house next week - there's a few beauties in there.Our Fox of the Week this week is a fascinating character called Dr.Denmark - once the 5th oldest person in the world.Our follow this week is for @joshnasar on Insta and Tik Tok - lols aplenty.Finally, we hear news of Kate Bush becoming an ambassador for this year's Record Store Day - and why she thinks Vinyl is wonderful.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk travel trends for 2024, see if you can guess what some of them are from there clever 'play on words' titles...Nicola is hotly anticipating One Day - and it sounds fab - hear why.Our Fox this week is Annie Lennox, for being awesome but also her great performance and protest against the war in Gaza on this week's Grammy's.Nicola takes us through the top Apps internationally and our music news is about a new collaboratio celebrating the 'Manchester era' between, Man Utd, The Stone Roses and Adidas.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever thought about a hobby? Maybe you should - we discuss.Nicola has been watching Masters of the Air and the Boys in the Boat - she tells all.Our Fox this Week is maybe, unsurprisingly, St.Brigid - hear some stories about her you may not have heard before.Our follow this week is an app, Runpee and it is GENIUS. Find out why.Finally, we chat Bambi Thug and Eurovision for good and bad reasons.Enjoy. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a little experiment for you this week - so grab a cuppa and some salt and join in!Nicola's watch this week is Napoleon - she was quite dissapointed with it for a number of reasons - find out why.Our Fox of the Week is Rebecca Welch - the first female official to referee a Premier League football match in the UK.The follow this week is a morbid one but fascinating nonetheless - it's @morbidful or Morbid Knowledge on X.Finally, we talk about the fans sueing Madonna for starting her shows late in NYC. The cheek.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back - after an extended break - we have missed you and doing this podcast! So much to talk about and so little time!First up we're talking money - saving money and pensions. Yes, it's a painful chat but necessary.Nicola has been watching lots of TV (haven't we all?) so she has some recommendations including Mr Bates Vs The Post Office.Our Fox of the Week is the Irish lawyer who spoke at the International Court of Justice last week on behalf od South Africa, Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh. South Africa launched a landmark case agains Israel who they believe are breaching the UN Genocide Convention. Blinne made an amazing speech, hear more about her on the podcast.Nicola has a true crime recommendation for you today in the form of The Pact and it sounds...messed up.Finally, we roll call some of the 'big' albums you can expect in 2024.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our final podcast of 2024 we start with some advice about not beating yourself up about what you've not done but celebrating the wins, big or small.Nicola has some great TV recommendations for the festive season.Our Fox of the Week is in fact our Foxes of the Week - well more, the year - you guys - the wonderful Mammies and Carers out there. Kelly reads The Christmas Verbs for you.Nicola gives us all the feels via a little green pepper @Nanalanofficial on Insta.Finally, Julia Lennon talks about how 'Hey Jude' has driven him up the walls.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening all year.Have a peaceful Christmas, a brilliant New Year and all the best for 2024. xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we spend quite a bit of time sharing stories of slightly inebriated Christmas parties - yes, I know. Shocking.Our first item this week is about what not to say to women - particularly in the areas of fertivityly, pregnancy, hormones, motherhood etc.We talk 'Leave the World Behind' again this week, but this time having watched it!Our Fox of the Week this week is Ada Lovelace, essentially one of the first people to conceive of the future uses of computers.Nicola gives us some wholesome content this week in the form of the insta account @theryleeranch - think goats eating tomatoes.Finally, we hear form Damon Albarn (via NME), giving out about The Rolling Stones use of Hackney and other missteps.Enjoy! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're not sure if we're late for last week's episode or early for this week's - but hey, we're here.First up we talk new words and the word of the year 'rizz', what do you reckon that means? Apparently if you're not gen z you probably won't know.Nicola tells us about her ongoing love affair with old ER episodes but also about new disaster movie 'Leave the World Behind' with Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon and Ethan Hawke.Our Fox of the Week is the first female Supreme Court Judge Sandra Day O'Connor, who passed away recently. A true forerunner and an incredibly powerful woman at one point.Nicola recommends dad-fluencer @sidneyraz who shares little household hacks and wholesome family content. He's on insta and Tik Tok.In music news Kiss have played their last show but have vowed to return as avatars who made their debut appearance in New York last weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in a solemn mood today when we start with the goings on in Dublin. We move to chat about how to protect yourself from scams when shopping online. Nicola tells us about the return of The Crown and we talk I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here - and debate whether to ditch it due to Farage's presence.We have a first on the podcast this week as we have a Fox of the Week - for a second time. But, it had to be done Dolly Parton was singing with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders this week and it was a sight to behold. Hail Queen Dolly.Nicola gives you a true-crime podcast recommendation in the form of 'Scamanda'.Finally, we chat Christmas No.1s and what to expect this year.Thanks for listening.x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our aim is to help prevent some upcoming stress with the impending Christmas period - we provide tips to help all the women out there shoulder this massive burden/project/fun.Nicola recommends Dumb Money and has been catching up on ER, such a comfort watch and we have a chat about Big Brother and this week's final.Our Fox of the Week is Jane Austen - strange she hasn't made the cut before now being her huge influence on women's literature.Nicola has some fantastic Black Friday/cyber Monday tips - please don't let this add to your stress :) Finally Nadine Shah has apologised for using some colourful language about Adam Clayton in the past but tbh he kinda deserved it.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the chit chat Nicola tells us about her recent night out at Singalong Social in Cork for Britney vs.Beyonce - we debate!First up Kelly tells us about a new type of gym or class experience in Dublin which is challenging the status quo when it comes to body image, exercise and the space in which we are physically active.On our telly chat Nicola's been catching up on the most recent Scream films and actually they're alright!Our Fox of the Week is Joni Mitchell a folk music legend and huge influence for many modern artists, male and female.Nicola recommends www.doesthedogdie.com following our chat about animals being killed in horror movies - you'll need to listen to get this :)Finally, there was only one story in town this week - the release of The Beatles 'final' single Now and Then - hear all about it.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're thinking you need to get some furniture sorted out in the next while why not consider second hand - you're helping to save he planet and could end up with a unique piece that's better quality than most of what's available new. We give you some tips from Lisa Dawson via RTE on how to shop second hand furniture.For telly this week Nicola runs down Rotten Tomatoes top ten scary movies - some good suggestions for giving yourself a fight this Halloween weekend.Our Fox of the Week this week is Doris Lessing, who won the Nobel prize for literature amongst things and was an all round leader when it came to opening up the private lives of women who did not want to conform to the system in the 60s and beyond.Nicola recommends two scary podcasts for you this week, both by Danny Robbins for BBC Sounds - The Battersea Poltergeist and Uncanny.Finally, we totally embrace some sleuthing by Girls Aloud fans who think the may just be getting the band back together!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the hunt for spooky things to bring you we stumbled across phobias - so learn where phobias come from and what we can do to combat them. Nicola takes us through The Fall of the House of Usher, new to Netflix and well worth a watch.We kinda can't believe it, that she hasn't made the cut before but our Fox of the Week is none other than the Queen of Pop herself - Madonna. We add her to our honorary list marked by the start of her new world tour in London this week.Nicola recommends a podcast form the makers of Serial - the original true crime podcast. This one's call The Retrivals and is about some seriously messed up medical treatment some women in the states suffered.Finally we mention Britney Spear's upcoming, much anticipated memoir and how one revelation to be revealed already was that she had an abortion when she was going out with Justin Timberlake.Kelly's recording equipment took a bad turn before this recording so apologies about the poor quality we were under huge time pressure - all will be back to normal next week.Love yous x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a short break (sorry about that) strange times, we are back and starting with the nostalgia-driven news that we bid so-long to Aertel today (that's Teletext in Ireland for you UK folk). Then we talk the return of Big Brother as well as a few other things. Our Fox of the Week is Nagres Mohammadi, who won the Nobel prize for peace last week for her work for women's rights in Iran and beyond (and other work including abolishing the death penalty).Nicola tells us another handy travel app Get Your Guide - great for local info and what's on.Finally we talk about Cher's ongoing drama as she's been accused of kidnapping her son in an attempt to help deal with his drug addiction issues - she denies this.Thanks for listening and please remember to share with your friends and family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are heralding Annie McManus on our first item today, she's been giving evidence to the misogyny in music inquiry at the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee in London. She's been lamenting the lack of women in the music industry and speaking about her experience as often the only woman on a show bill.Lots of different chat for film and TV this week - Nicola has watched Strays - the doggy tale not for kids. We have news of a Murder She Wrote movie - eeeek and a new Buffy series - double eeeek.Our Fox of the Week is Billie Jean King, an absolute Queen in the world of women's sports and beyond. Hear about the infamous 'battle of the sexes' she took part in when confronting male chauvinism head on.Nicola has an absolutely must-have app for you if you're a regular flyer - Flight Radar 24 - find out why on the podcast.Finally, we talk culture night, back for it's 18th year this weekend.Thanks for listening! And hi to all our new American listeners xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome listeners, this week we start with things you shouldn't eat before bed if you want to have a decent night's sleep. Nicola tells us about Greatest Day and Virgin River and we chat a bit about the NTAs and the upcoming need to start watching old TV series due to the actor's strike in LA. Our fox this week is an amazing lady, Grandma Moses.Our follow this week is another one for those who like films - @davidcinema on Twitter but called Taste of cinema - plus it's got its own website www.tasteofcinema.comFinally, it will be 20 years since Keane released Hopes and Fears next year and they are marking the anniversary with a special edition re-release of the album and an international tour - playing in Dublin 13 May. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up we chat dating jargon - you've probably heard of 'red flags' or 'ghosting' but have you heard of 'beige flags' and 'cookie-jarring'?? Nic gives us the heads up for Greatest Day - the take that musical available on Amazon Prime now - review coming soon. We also talk about recent newsworthy happenings on Below Deck - the producers intervening in a near criminal situation. We also squeeze in chat about the new Real Housewives of New York City, Louis Theroux chatting to Tan France and the finale of season 2 of And Just Like That. Our Fox of the Week is in fact multiple foxes - the whole Irish Women's Athletic Team - they smashed it in Budapest - we salute them all.Nicola's trend this week is for another podcast - shock - and not only that a podcast whose name is inspired by our podcast - Strike Force Five - 5 of the biggest late night talk show hosts in the US take to podcasting while the writers strike continues in LA. Finally, we hear about Eminem preventing a candidate for the republican presidency nomination from using his songs.Thanks for listening and please share with anyone you think might like it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heeeey! We kick off this week with ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable. Nic's TV recommends Poisoned about the lack of regulation in the food industry in America and And Just Like That - which we pick apart. Our fox this week is from waaaaaay back Irish Queen Margaret O'Carroll. Our follows are @culturaltutor and a reminder of @ATrightmovies is full of the good stuff. Finally news from Dolly, always welcome and her star-studded rendition of Let It Be.Happy days, happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hooray, we are back! Kelly and Nicola here - and baby Méabh (in a non-speaking part on this episode). We have news of some new rights for women as regards periods or menopause leave. We chat about the big blockbusters of the summer, Barbie and Oppenheimer. Our Fox this week is a secret so you'll have to listen. We talk about Kelly's new documentary 'Tainted Blood' which you can listen to now and finally we round up some of the big music news stories this summer, namely, the Taylor Swift ticket debacle, the allegations against Lizzo and the passing of the wonderful Sinead O'Connor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're here for our last episode for a while as Nicola faces into being a new mom. We catch up on all the excitement of the last two weeks, awesome weather, Beyonce, Harry Styles and more!Kelly talks about a new campaign from the National Women's Council to resolve some of the ongoing issues around abortion rights. Five years since we repealed the 8th and we're still having to fight for these rights. Check out the campaign and get involved.Nic's been watching 80 for Brady which gets a mixed review despite a stellar line up.Our Fox is of course Tina Turner (RIP) who overcame major challenges in her life to succeed.Nic's last follows for a while are all about bringing you some mindless joy @animalsbeingbros on insta and @culturetutor for some cool building design stuff.Finally, we air the devastating news that (once again) ABBA will not be reforming for next's year's Eurovision. Still sad even though we knew it was never gonna happen (unlike Oasis).Thanks for listening lovely, lovely people. We'll be back again in a few weeks when life settles down a bit for our latest girl gang member.  In the meantime, take care of yourself - and each other. xxxxp.s remember to catch up on any old episodes you've missed in the meantime! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your perspective boss had to give you references? We discuss.Nicola has been watching some gory films this week Evid Dead Rise and Renfield starring Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Hoult.Our Fox this week is Martha Stewart for the simple reason of showing body positive on the front cover of Sports Illustrated this month.Not just for movie buffs, check out @atrightmovies on twitter and insta - Nic tells us why.Finally we discuss some of Billy Corgan's recent revelations about how great he thinks he is.  Lol.Enjoy xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off this week by debunking some skin care myths - we aim to help you avoid over-priced products.  Nic has been to see the last in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and....loved it. She also tells us about Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.Our Fox this week is Phyllis Wheatley, the first African America woman to publish poetry.  Nic's follow this week is for a non-twitter account @recess_therapy - on Insta and Tik Tok - funny kids.Finally, we talk Eurovision and Kelly is excited for this one! Please do share the podcast with anyone you think might like it xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we kick off with the recent review of Ireland's abortion service, which still needs improving. We talk about Catastrophe in the TV segment - comedy written and starting Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. Out Fox of the Week is Kirsten Neuschafer who is the first woman to win the round the world Golden Globe yacht race.Our follow this week is about all things random that will probably make you laugh @nocontexthumans on twitter.Finally, we talk about Lizzo dieting with flute legend, Irish man James Galway - and we talk Met Gala like we're qualified to do so...ahem.Please do share the podcast with anyone you think might enjoy it! Happy listening.xTheme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly survived the London Marathon - hear a synopsis :) We all love a dupe - so we have some top dupes for you this week. Nicola tells us about a not so good and a good film she watched this week - Cocaine Bear and Women Talking - can you tell which is which?Our fox this week is London-marathon-inspired Catherina MacKiernan - Irish runner.Nicola's recommend is for stats @statfeed on twitter - stats on blooming' everything!Finally we bid a fond farewell to Harry Belafonte - calypso legend and civil rights campaigner.Enjoy! xIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it with 3 friends today :)Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back after our Easter break and it's 3 days to Kelly's marathon - ohhhh shit. Haha. Kelly kicks off by telling us about that 'blah' or 'meh' feeling and how we spend most of our lives in that 'inbetween' world. To escape this space and live in a better place listen to our recommendations.Nicola tells ua bout the new Dungeons and Dragons film and our Fox this week is none other than Dame Julie Andrews.  Our follow is @Doggest on all socials - the doggie equivalent of @peopleofnewyork.Finally we chat about Lewis Capaldi's new documentary How I'm Feeling Right Now.Cheers m'dears.xxIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it with 3 friends today :)Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with the red flags you should watch out for in bars - i.e. signs it's not a good place to drink - like using the glass as an ice scoop - session ahoy!Nicola tells us about Wild Isles and how the beautiful Killarney National Park and its deer featured this week. Our Fox of the Week is Julia Child, the original TV Chef and all round inspirational gal.Our follow this week is, wait for it, @butwithraptors on twitter - mental stuff.Finally we tell you about RTE's recommendations for music documentaries on RTE Player. Thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up this never ending thirst for nostalgia moves into reviving the digital camera - we discuss.  Nicola recommends Netflix documentary MH370: The Plane That Disappeared - it goes through what happened that we know of and the various conspiracy theories surrounding this flight that 'dissappeared'.Our Fox this week is Margaret Atwood, who is a multi-talented individual most well known as author of The Handmaid's Tale.Our follow this week is more of a 'to-follow or not to-follow' - we discuss the recent fallout around Tik Tok and whether it's a good idea to have it on your phone or not.Finally, we hear how Robert Smith, The Cure frontman, is taking on rising ticket prices and challenging the likes of Ticketmaster to stop profiteering from ticket sales.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it with 3 friends today :)Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello - first up this week we here about Nicola's new addition (and it's not the baby) then we talk about the newly announced referendum on gender equality - and why it's important to update our constitution.We chat about the season finale of The Last of Us plus Nicola gives us her top Irish TV programmes of all time, for the week that's in it.This week rather than a specific fox we pay homage to all the people out there who are not parents - the impending Mother's Day can cause a lot of strife and we reckon it's time to think about it's relevance.Nic's follow this week is for @adailycloud on Insta - it's a cute account by artist Chris P Judge that makes characters out of clouds in images.Finally Kelly takes us through 2FMs top 20 Irish songs ever - there's gonna be a debate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk nostalgia watches - going back to those programmes and films that bring familiarity and comfort and what it means for us.Nic's been watching the new season of Drive to Survive and we talk The Last of Us a lil too.Our Fox of the Week is Irish author and trailblazer Edna O'Brien.Our follow this week is for a plethora of nostalgia accounts - that mostly post children's TV content form the 80s and 90s - check out @backtothe80s @90skidsthrowback @Irememberthatshit all on insta.Finally, we chat the 'male, pale and stale' line up for Glasto this year - but it's not all about the main stages. We discuss.Thanks for joining us. Don't forget to share with your pals if you're enjoying the pod.ThanksTheme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly and Nicola return! First up this week we talk about how the world is made for men, from the 9-5 to cars and CPR dummies. Sigh.Nic's TV chat this much touches on Marvel's new Ant Man movie but dwells on Kelly's recent encounter with Sam Heughan - Outlander star.Our Fox this Week was one of the Irish Jews who died during the holocaust Esther 'Ettie' Steinberg.Our follow this week will bring back all those horrifying moments from childhood TV - check out @horror4kids on Twitter.And finally, we hear about a music feud, Matty Healy vs. Oasis...hilar.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it with 3 friends today :)Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a music heavy episode this week - although we start somewhere completely different, vaginal health or more specially what your vagina doesn't need.  Nic talks to us about Pamela, a Love Story.  Our Fox this week is the one and only Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.Nicola talks us through some of the best Super Bowl half-time shows of all time in advance of Rihanna taking on the gig this weekend.  Finally we talk about ALL the different bits of controversy spawned by this year's Grammys - it's just no fun any more.Here's a link to Prince's half time show we recommended https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WYYlRArn3gIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it with 3 friends today :)Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Leading on from last week, we're talking about rest and it's importance in our lives...namely, we need to get some more of it in our lives.On TV chat, Nic tempts us by alluding to an excellent episode of The Last of Us but we focus more on Korean game show Physical 100 - available on Netflix now.Anne Bonny is our Fox this week - a pirate badass from Cork.This week on our trends Nic takes us through some really great bargain hunting tips from booking flights and holidays to buying clothes and make up.Finally, we talk Rolling Stones Top 200 singers of all time - an interesting list - we look at the top ten.Kelly's mic gave up the ghost this week, she'll be sounding fabulous once more next week.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it with 3 friends today :)Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we start with talking about Jacinda Ardern and burnout - what a great leader she has been and even greater for knowing when to give yourself and break and being honest about that.TV this week is The Last of Us - dystopian future based on a computer game - so far so good - Kelly gives a reference to Happy Valley because, let's face it, it's the best programme on TV at the minute.Shonda Rhimes of Grey's Anatomy fame is our Fox of the Week - a great leader and another honest role model.Nicola's follow this week is for @theirishfor on Twitter, a nice lil account.Finally, we talk about Dolly Parton's new 'rock' album which seems to be full of ever 'rock' song ever and ever rock star still living - think Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks.Enjoy. xxIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it with 3 friends today :)Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back and had a great break - we hope you all did too.First up is 'Damp January' - frankly, it's just better than 'Dry January' - and we're talking alcohol consumption here not weather (for once).Nic tells us about some good telly including White Lotus, Emily in Paris and Kaleidoscope, a mind bending new series you can watch in any order (it's about a heist).Our fox  celebrates here 102 birthday this week - Agnes Keleti, a Hungarian olympian who survived the holocaust, a truly remarkable person.Our follow this week is for @Fasc!nate on twitter - it's, well, fascinating stuff, mainly historical content but more than that too.Finally, we finish up with the rather left field news that John Lydon-fronted Public Image Limited is in the running to represent Ireland at Eurovision. Kelly murders some Hawaiian phrases in the process.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it with 3 friends today :)Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up Nicola shares some amazing good news with us - no spoilers here : ) interesting facts about Christmas - prepare to wow your family over Christmas dinner!Telly is all about Christmas telly - what's on, when...a great little guide on what to watch over the festive period.Our Fox this week is you listener - all the women caring for and looking after other people - I share the Christmas Verbs with you - our homage to women at Christmas.Nic's follow is @weratedogs - dog, wholesome dog content...fill your boots.Finally, we pay homage to Terry Hall who died this week - a true trailblazer in the music industry.Lads, thanks for listening all year, have an amazing, peaceful Christmas. We look forward to being with you all in 2023 - another great year for us all hopefully.Love Kelly & Nicolaxxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we start with how to have a more sustainable Christmas and save money - 9 tips for you.Nicola talks Christmas films old and new including Spirited with Ryan Reynolds. Our fox this week is Dame Judy Dench, and what an illustrious career she has had!Nic's follow this week is for Chickenshopdates on YouTube. Sounds bizarre but highly recommended.Finally, we hear about a new music documentary that focuses on the legendary Abbey Road studios which has been made by Mary McCarney (daughter of Paul) called 'If these walls could sing'.Oh and happy birthday to Nicola!We really appreciate a review if you have time to give us one. Thanks!Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with the 13 things you shouldn't do at the office Christmas party - yes, 13 things!Our TV chat this week covers Wednesday, Yellowstone and Slow Horses.Our Fox of the Week is wonderful Christine McVie who sadly passed away recently.Our follow this week is @HistoryCoolKids on twitter and Insta - which is a very enlightening account.Finally, we talk about Olly Murs, embarrassing himself....again.Cheers m'dears. xWe really appreciate a review if you have time to give us one. Thanks!Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter exercise - meh. But we have some tips on how to get on with it. TV this week is all about the Late Late TOY SHOW! How exciting!Our Fox this week is Rosemary Coogan - a new European astronaut -how cool.Our follow is the priceless @homeandaway.earlyyears on insta - does what it says on the tin. Finally, music news is the best mash up of all time potentially - Oasis and Hall and Oates. It's giving Kelly life.We really appreciate a review if you have time to give us one. Thanks!Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Loud parenting' - what is it and why we should be doing it.  The Crown, some mad foreign language films and other stuff on TV this week.The legend that is Lucille Ball is our Fox of the Week - you may well learn more about her than you knew before.In our follow/recommend this week we talk about the demise of Twitter - is there an alternative we can jump on? Music news is all good for Mariah Carey this week. Check it out kiddos.We really appreciate a review if you have time to give us one. Thanks!Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.