Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

We have a peak and a ble ak this week with Charleen sharing her travel day from hell, and Ellie has some very exciting news that she can't wait to tell you! Plus, after finding out her boyfriend did drugs behind her back, a listener is looking for advice on how to handle the situation. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Adam Kelly, better known as 2biglugs, has over nearly 10 million followers across social media and is best known for his comedy sketches with his family. He told us how got started making videos online and how he convinced his parents to get involved.We learned why he'd never move to Dublin, how life has changed since finding fame and he told us what he's looking for in a girlfriend. And Adam even helped a listener with advice and revealed some of his own red flags. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

it's time to get a little bit rauchy - Extra spice is all of the month's spiciest bedroom dilemma's together in one place!From dirty talk and whips to a guy who can't 'perform' and a sexuality crisis - Charleen and Ellie are here to offer advice on any issue like the big sisters you'd be too embarrassed to ask. Send your bedroom dilemmas to HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Festival season is upon us! Charleen and Ellie share their top tips on everything from packing essentials to keeping hair looking fresh after 3 days in a field, and they ask - Are they too old for Longitude?They help one of the birds who pushes everyone away even though she wants a relationship, and a BOY listener gets in touch looking for a girls perspective on his dilemma.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

What would you do with 250 million euro? Charleen and Ellie go through their dream holidays and wonder who they would share their winnings with. And after her boyfriend of 11 years cheats on her, one listener gets in touch with Charleen and Ellie for advice on what to do next.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Charleen and Ellie are back with a big catch up this week! Everything from getting comments from Molly Mae to putting bids in on houses!They chat summer plans and explain why they never double date with Dano and Graham. Ellie shares how she found out she was going to be an auntie and Charleen tells us all about her recent jet setting.And there's dilemmas about unsupportive friends and rude dates.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

Ellie's dad Matthew stuck around this week for a bonus too! He tells us his peak and bleak which only further cement him as the cutest man ever!And he offers some fatherly wisdom to one listener who feels like she's falling behind the rest of her friends who are getting married and having kids while she's still single. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Ellie's dad Matthew Kelly steps in to fill Charleen's shoes this week while she's away and what a job!He reveals how he met Ellie's mam, and why he asked her to marry him twice! As well as what he really thinks of Ellie's job and Instagram in general. And Ellie even learns a few things about her dad's past.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

A second chance is one thing - But does this listener's partner who was messaging girls on Only Fans the night she was in the hospital giving birth deserve a THIRD chance? Or is it time to say goodbye?And Charleen and Ellie look back on the highs and lows on their girls trip to Lisbon.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Tori, Ella and Zara Deasy, known collectively as the Deasy Sisters joined us this week!They told us all about how they decided to start posting online and how their dad went from running the family shop to basically managing their social media. We talked about Labubus and other propaganda they're not falling for.Ella went through a difficult time when she moved out to attend college and she spoke to us about the harassment she faced and why she's not going to let it hold her back.And it wouldn't be Hold My Drink without a dilemma!Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

Charleen is sick of people shouting at her and just wants to enjoy her time at the airport in peace!And Ellie is wondering if her outfit looks more like pajamas than a workout set after an interaction on the street. There's a reply to a previous episode with advice on how to let a girl know about a cheating partner and Charleen and Ellie offer their own advice to a girl who is wondering whether she overreacted after her boyfriend prioritised his friends over her.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

A bikini body is any body in a bikini - And while we all have our hang ups Charleen and Ellie are doing their best to be confident and happy in their bodies this Summer. And after Charleen accidentally sent a loving text to her valet, we hear some of your mishaps - Everything from sending a text slagging the wedding dress to the bride and nudes going to parents! Of course, there's Red Flag Radar and the usual dilemmas on things like Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

Its that time of the month again! Extra Spice is back! Join the girls as they dive into some saucy listener bedroom dilemmas that'll leave you both shocked and amused.First up, a listener shares an eyebrow-raising encounter with a colleague that involved a kink she never expected. The girls weigh in on whether she's overreacting or if this is a valid concern. Next, they tackle another dilemma about a two-year relationship where physical intimacy has taken a turn for the vanilla.Finally, they discuss the struggles of finding private moments amid overbearing family dynamics.Send your bedroom dilemmas to HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Join Charleen and Ellie this week as they dive into the wild world of relationship dilemmas and social media quirks. Charleen fills Ellie in on Molly Mae Behind It All Part Two and they dissect the chaotic effects of AI on communication. They navigate a listener's dilemma about her boyfriend's overbearing twin sister. With a holiday to Portugal approaching, the tension builds, and the girls weigh in on whether she should confront the sister or enjoy her time away.And of course we have the newest segment Red Flag Radar - Where the girls weigh up discussing exes, older partners and weekend sleepovers.With laughs, relatable stories, and invaluable advice, it's a chat you won't want to miss! Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

Arriving to a pre-planned birthday dinner hungover is bad. Booking a girls trip and then inviting a friend at the very last minute is worse. But, the worst part of this week's dilemma is that they left our lovely listener stranded on a night out and didn't reply to her texts because they had been drinking all day. Charleen and Ellie do their best to offer advice about whether she should keep the friendship going.Charleen reveals all about the satisfying, yet slightly gross, way she regained her hearing. And Ellie gets into a fight with a taxi man.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

The results are in - But did Charleen and Ellie succeed in their mission to find the love of Ciara Ryan's life? You'll have to listen to find out! She shares her tales from New York and reveals whether she'd go on Love Island if they asked her again after her recent dating experiences.There's also the usual dilemma's including a girl concerned about her boyfriends recent nights out and a newly single bird wondering why she's not feeling a spark. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

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