Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

After a shocking breakup, Charleen and Ellie workshop ways to move on trying to help a listener who is worried she'll never find anyone as good as her ex.And ahead of an upcoming girls trip the two girls look back at some of the best and worst places for a holiday with your best friends, including Charleen's Leaving Cert holiday to 'Shagaluf'.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

After last week's live show in Vicar St, we got so many messages from people who couldn't be there for one reason or another. So, we decided to share some of our favourite parts of the recent Hold My Drink live shows including guests like Annalivia Hynds and Garron Noone, as well as Secrets from the Stalls with live reaction and a poor attempt at finding love for an audience member...Enjoy!Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

A seemingly perfect night out has left one of the birds with a serious dilemma after she realised the guy she went home with has a girlfriend! And judging by his nonchalance about kissing her in front of his friends, it's probably not the first time he's cheated. But should she tell the girlfriend what happened?And in Peak or Bleak of the Week there's nothing that can top last week's live show! Except maybe split bin bags and crumbed ham...Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Our attempts at playing Cupid with Ciara's love life seem to be paying off, if her recent date is anything to go by! She comes in with all the goss and tells us exactly how a date should go!We ask what the etiquette is for sending a rose on Hinge and Ciara goes through her biggest reasons for swiping left online. We also give some hints about the live show on this week! Avoid your FOMO and pick up some of the last tickets available now on Ticketmaster! And of course there's the usual dilemmas and red flags!Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Your monthly dose of dirty talk is back! It's got all of the sauciest, spiciest bedroom dilemmas our listeners have shared!Everything from resisting the urge to sleep with an ex to how to go about a hook up with a guy from a dating app!There's also advice for someone who has never had sex sober and a woman looking to rebuild her confidence after a bad relationship left her traumatised.Send your bedroom dilemmas to HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

For just the next few episodes, the one and only Ciara Ryan is joining us and letting us play Cupid with her love life!This week, she's letting us set up her dating profile, picking the perfect pictures that showcase not only how gorgeous she is on the outside but also her fun wild personality [while also making sure she doesn't seen too wild!] We also try our best to answer her prompts, but we want to hear what you would say so get in touch on holdmydrink@goloudnow.comThere's also the usual dilemmas discussing getting back with ex's, losing virginity and we ask how much chocolate milk is too much chocolate milk?Don't forget about our live show in Vicar St on Thursday 8th May, the last few tickets are still available on Ticketmaster! Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

An art student who feeling uncomfortable about a new acquaintance's sexual jokes and requests to model for a painting about bondage is looking for advice this week - And Charleen and Ellie don't hold back on how they feel about the situation.The start of the summer has Charleen in flying form but Ellie's recent 'injury' has left her feeling bleak.If you haven't picked them up already tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Thursday 8th May in Vicar St are still available on Ticketmaster! Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

This a new segment we're introducing for just the next few weeks, so make sure you don't miss a single episode!It's called LOVEBIRDS – And in it, we're going to be playing Cupid and guiding the wonderful Ciara Ryan through all of the trials and tribulations of modern dating. Everything from the pictures she chooses for her dating profile, to figuring out her type on paper! This week, she takes us through her dating history, including a recent heart break and she reveals how she's been getting on using some well known apps.We also chat about some fears both rational and irrational, and of course answer your dilemmas on friendships, DM's and apple eating habits.If you haven't picked them up already tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Thursday 8th May in Vicar St are still available on Ticketmaster! Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

What to do when a jealous friend ghosts you? Is it time to just accept that the friendship has ended or is it worth one more conversation? Charleen and Ellie try their best to offer their advice to a listener who feels she's being ignored after making plans with a different friend group.There's chat about disappointing takeaways revealing Charleen's recent distaste for a Chinese, and Ellie recounts her trip down the country.Email: HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Coachella has been all over our FYP's this week, and Charleen and Ellie review their best dressed of the festival so far, and attempt to manifest and invite for next year.The talk about Annalivia's recent video asking people to stop calling to her house, showing your kids on social media and the other bad sides of influencing.We get an update on last week's dilemma - This time we hear from the sender of the 'Hey Girlie' text...And of course we have the newest segment Red Flag Radar - Where the girls determine whether an odd behaviour is a red or green flag.And tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Thursday 8th May in Vicar St are still available on Ticketmaster! Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

What do you do after you discover that your boyfriend spent not one but two nights in a brothel while on a boys trip? Well, this listener doesn't need that question answered, she's already got rid! But she is wondering what to tell their mutual friends? Charleen and Ellie weigh in on the dilemma.Another listener is starting to plan her day around her gym crush and wondering if it's gone to far, especially when she's never spoken to him and doesn't know if he's single! The girls offer their best flirting tips and tricks, although the success rate of these lines is unclear.And of course, they talk about the upcoming live show in Vicar St on the 8th of May! Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster and you don't want to miss out! Email: HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

It's an episode full of updates, from a live show announcement to Ellie's exciting next step in buying a house.Charleen reflects on her boob job and her newfound desire to be 'more natural' - Hair extensions and Botox not included!Molly Mae's latest story post is examined for clues that she is back together with Tommy Fury and the girls help a listener whose life has been turned upside down by the absolutely dreaded 'Hey Girl' text.There's a new segment too this week, Red Flag Radar - If you have any red flags popping up in your life send them to HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com.And don't forget tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Thursday 8th May in Vicar St, go on sale this Friday at 9am on Ticketmaster! See you there!

Move over regular bonus episode - EXTRA SPICE is here. Your new monthly dose of dirty talk with all of the sauciest, spiciest bedroom dilemmas the listeners have got!This week features a selfish lover not putting his partner's pleasure first as well as a listener conflicted about the best choice of birth control. There's a boyfriend of 5 years who's never seen his girlfriend naked because of her body confidence issues. And not one, but three fully grown women who are too embarrassed to buy condoms!Send your bedroom dilemmas to HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

The absolutely iconic girlband Sugababes joined us this week! Our younger selves are screaming!They told us about spending their time after school in the recording studio and how fame at such a young age affected them. Although Siobhan, Keisha and Mutya are the original line up, they explained why they don't like the word reunion and told us all about their plans for new music.They spoke about being independent artists now and why they think labels aren't looking for girlbands as much these days.And of course we asked them to offer their advice to our listener who has a crush on a colleague. Tickets to see the Sugababes in Belfast and Dublin on April 19th and 20th are available here: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/sugababes-tickets/artist/30542 Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

This week Ellie and Charleen hear from a listener who has had it with one of the gang. She was an absolute nightmare on a recent girls trip and words need to be had. They also have some words of advice for a listener who is in a coercive relationship and is fearful of taking the next step.If you relate to that listeners story of being in a coercive relationship or even just want more information on it, visit Women's Aid.ie or call their national freephone 1800 341 900.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

With Ellie unable to join the pod, this week Charleen teams up with her childhood bestie Caoimhe for a Q&A about her fab life in New York, how she found American men, falling in love with Nashville Cowboys and what it has been like moving home to Dublin after 3 years in The Big Apple.They also help a listener who is feeling suddenly left out of her friend group and you guys have some strong words of advice for a listener feeling confused by a man in Australia. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Poor Charleen has a run in with a clamper for the first time and Eliie wants to have a cleansing rant about how hangOvers are getting harder to shake.They also hear from a listener looking for advice on how to navigate a tricky situation between with friend group, her best pal and a WhatsApp group that could mean her losing her closest friend. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

On this week's episode Charleen and Ellie are joined by the fabulous and hilarious Emma Kearney (aka Baby Emzo) who has them all in stitches with her stories and takes on being an influencer. She also talks about the recent arrival of the gorgeous Anneliese and how she's coping with motherhood.They all have some very strong words for a listener who wants out of a neglectful relationship and another too afraid to tell her boss she wants to emigrate. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

We all know how expensive taxis are these days but you won't BELIEVE how much Charleen got charged for her trip home after Sabrina Carpenter. They hear from a heartbroken listener who has just discovered she's pregnant and is naturally delighted but since breaking the news to her family her sister has compeltely withdrawn from her and she doesn't know what to do.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

One of the coolest girls on the internet right now, known for her unreal style and Claddagh hoops - Aoife O'Farrell is our guest this week!She told us how a row over a roast dinner led her to start posting online and explained where she gets her fashion inspo from.Aoife suffered from an eating disorder for years and really opened up about how she overcame it and why she thinks therapy is so important.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodIf you relate to Aoife's story of disordered eating please do get help from your doctor or reach out to Bodywhys.ie or call their helpline for support on: (01) 2107906

This week Charleen and Ellie both have something to say about being at the receiving end of online trolls and they do NOT hold back.They also hear from a listener who who hooked up with her toxic ex which is bad enough but he also has a girlfriend. How can she deal with the guilt and what's the best way to handle this messy situation? As ever, the girls have the advice.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

How do you know you're in love? And just as importantly – How do you say those three words for the first time? Charleen and Ellie – Notorious lover girls, look at their past history of saying ‘I love you', the nerves, the regrets and fear of not hearing it said back!They discuss the viral Maura Higgins and Danny Jones video from the Brits and wonder how their morning after went.And the other side of the story from last weeks dilemma about being nearly 90 mins late for dinner gets heard. Along with some fairly harsh truths to a girl who is concerned by her boyfriends emoji choices.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Move over Batman, there's a new crime-busting superhero in town as Ellie heroically steps up to prevent a crime being commited right before her eyes.They also hear from a listener whose boyfriend has settled into some very settled and frankly BORING ways which is proving to be quite the turn-off so she needs some advice on what to do next. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Beth Wyer (aka Bethandwhatt on TikTok) joined us this week! She told us all about the heartbreak of not only being cheated on but also betrayed by her best friend! And that's not Beth's only wild story in the search for love, as she opened up about doing doughnuts in Darndale and wearing balaclavas in cat cafes. Thankfully, Beth's now found love - But there is one small problem which she reveals exclusively on the pod! She helps out with a listener dilemma, and she also shares her own struggles with mental health and intrusive thoughts.Beth also has her own podcast Tipsy Topics out now!Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Charleen Murphy delays flights. Pass it on. Except she doesn't and in this week's episode she rants about the latest in a long line of rumours being spread about her. Ellie joins in on the transport themed ranting too this week after being essentially shushed in an airport lounge.And they offer some tough love to a listener who's mad about a boy who only texts her looking for one thing.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

The 'I met my younger self for a coffee' trend is all over our FYPs - And this week Charleen and Ellie joined in. They offer their younger selves advice on everything from micro-fringes (Don't get one! Seriously!) to dealing with heartbreak and confusion about what to do with your life.There's a listener who is struggling to deal with her boyfriend kissing another girl on a night out, and another who wants to know if she should just do the travelling she wants to do without her fella who can't afford it.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

We all know about the 'Hey Girlie' text - That moment another girl gets in touch to educate you about your boyfriend's behaviour. And this week, we hear from a listener who is wondering if it's time she sends one.And in place of Charleen and Ellie ranting, the birds got in touch! With some... constructive feedback, on the latest episodes of Hold My Drink.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Happy Valentine's Day to all the birds! This week, we have a very special Valentine in the studio, the OG Angel Boy himself, Dano! Although, it's hard to tell whether its a Valentine's Day special or a couples counselling session! After last week's episode about petty arguments, Ellie acts as the impartial judge to deliberate on some of the most common fights between Charleen and Dano. And they try their best to answer an important question - Who knows you better, your best friend or your boyfriend?In Secrets From The Stalls, there's a listener who's wondering when her fella will finally ask her to be his girlfriend, and in Phone a Friend the listeners offer their advice to a girl who's not being taken seriously by the men she's dating.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Charlene has had it with all the damaging misinformation online and they discuss how you can help boost your confidence.A listener reaches out with a problem with her boyfriend. He wants to go to Amsterdam for a mate's birthday but the last time he went he cheated on her. What should she do?Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

All seems peaceful for Charleen and Ellie - But is it really? They've had some petty rows lately, as have the listeners, over things as small as the Dubai chocolate bar, and as big as kissing other people.Charleen considers a parasite cleanse, although with Ellie's revelation about her childhood she might be the better candidate for it. There's even a nod to an old segment - German Word of the Week. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Charleen is fed up of men - and their urge to spread their legs wide and take up as much space as possible, regardless of the people around them. Meanwhile Ellie rants about the absurd cost of breakfasts in Dublin after paying a whopping €19 (!) for a rubbish fry.And a listener has gotten in touch after finding her dream man BUT it's not all rosy, he's not from Ireland and will have to move home soon. Should she stay with him until he leaves or end it before she gets heartbroken?Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

The GAA catfish scandal brings back old memories for Charleen of being caught up in a catfish incident of her own.The girls chat about the Molly Mae documentary and whether they think her relationship with Tommy will soon be rekindled. And of course, there's dilemmas on everything from fizzling out friendships to questioning your sexuality.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Can men and women really just be friends? That's the big debate for this bonus episode after one listener gets in touch unsure of whether she's being crazy or if there's something going on between her ex and his female friend.There's also a listener who feels like she's running out of time to do everything she wants - college, dream job, emigrate, settle down. Even though she's just 23!Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Known online as Get Better with Chris, Chris Connolly never felt good enough growing up. This lead him to abuse drugs and alcohol until eventually he had a psychotic break and was sleeping on the streets in London, convinced a hitman was out to get him.Chris told us how he turned his life around, and why running is so important to him. He even tried to convince Ellie to join him on a 5k.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

When your so called "friends" don't even remember your birthday, does that mean they get struck off your wedding invite list? Ellie thinks the answer is clear after a listener sends in her dilemma.Charleen is struggling with her own friendship issue after her suggestion for a group trip to Ibiza gets rejected, and Ellie's Rant of the Week might have anyone without a dog reconsidering getting one.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Charleen and Ellie are back and they're ready to take on 2025! But unlike the listeners who are promising to say goodbye to everything from men and negative energy to vapes and slick backs, the girls aren't committing themselves to 75 Hard or any other extreme resolutions! There's the usual dilemmas which include a disorganised bridal party, and a friend who's only out for drama. And Charleen opens up about the sad passing of her grandmother in Peak and Bleak of the Week.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Charleen needs help deciphering her DMs from someone who's either a troll or a real straight shooter and sends her nice messages mixed in with comments about her 'shiny makeup' and 'stripping'.There's a listener dilemma too from a girl wondering if she should stay in Ireland and forget her dream of going to Australia for her boyfriend - who has hurt her in the past by liking girls pictures and looking at OnlyFans.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

The festivities are over - And the pressure of being the party planner has gotten to one of the birds who got in touch upset that none of her friends stepped up to arrange a night out when she was busy.And she's not the only one struggling, in 'If I Was You' another listener struggles with her boyfriends lack of ambition and future planning as they approach the end of their college years.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Happy New Year Birds! You won't be seeing Ellie out in town celebrating or counting down to midnight if her rant this week is anything to go by. And a recent dining experience has Charleen ranting about loud talkers.After meeting her dream guy online, one listener is wondering why he ever matched with her considering he's about to move to Australia. The girls do their best to offer her advice to avoid heartbreak.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

It's Christmas week! And Ellie wants to have a word with anyone planning to eat their Christmas dinner before 2 o'clock.Charleen rants about the lack of nice venues in Dublin and attempts to convince someone listening to please open a Joe and The Juice.There's also a listener dilemma from a girl who is getting ghosted by her first kiss and first time.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

It's the last full episode of 2024! And with less than a week to go to Christmas, Charleen and Ellie look back at years gone by, the gifts they always wanted, looking at you Fur Real moving horse, the best outfits to wear to Midnight mass a.k.a The MET Gala. There's even a Christmas quiz!There's some harsh realities and expert advice in Phone a Friend after a listener got in touch about her boyfriend's slow replies. And the girls also offer their own opinions on having your boyfriends parents move in with you.Merry Christmas!Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

A listener gets in touch wondering why she was the only one to get uninvited from her boyfriends 21st and she wonders if the mom just secretly hates her.A stolen coat causes a lot of trouble for the girls and as Ellie get ready to jet off to NYC, Charleen warns her about the tipping system in America. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!