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Fionnuala is joined by Cian Sullivan and Louise Bruton to unpack the year in music for 2025.For the month of December, 50% of all Patreon earnings will be donated to Critical - sign up at patreon.com/flopcultureGive the gift of Flop Culture this Christmas at patreon.com/flopculture/gift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fionnuala is joined by artist and musician Melina Malone to discuss Majestic Casual, the music discovery platform.Melina plays Dublin's Sugar Club on December 29th - get tickets here!Get ad-free episodes and bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Dave and Fionnuala as they gear up for the highly anticipated return of their Christmas quiz at Mo Chara, Dundalk! Vinnie, Paul and Cillian give us an exclusive announcement...
The old man says he doesn't think he'll bother with Christmas this year – “what with everything”. By which he means, what with it being the first one since the old dear – yeah, no – pegged it. Sorcha goes, “Oh my God, Chorles, Fionnuala was such a Christmas person. She'd want you to celebrate it.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian and host of Venting, Julie Jay joins Fionnuala to discuss the seminal television show My So-Called Life.Listen to Venting wherever you get podcasts!Follow Julie Jay on Instagram and TikTok!Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave and Fionnuala break down anticipated Spotify Wrapped day! Are you brave enough to own your own Spotify Wrapped, or do you have excuses lined up?
Dave and Fionnuala dive into conversation about the controversial introduction of tasers for members of An Garda Síochána. As Dublin, Waterford, and Kilkenny become the testing grounds for this pilot project, the duo raise the question: what alternative non-lethal weapons could be used instead? Together, they share amusing suggestions ranging from the classic flick of a tea towel to the unconventional 'wet salmon' technique.
Let's debate the significance of license plate registrations in Ireland.... Personal preferences collide, with Dave and Fionnuala defending their chosen counties. Will you side with Team Leitrim or Team Roscommon?
Zeda The Architect joins Fionnuala to discuss the current state of body diversity in the fashion industry.Follow Zeda here!Get bonus episodes of Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave and Fionnuala tackle the wild world of ridiculous emergency calls that leave everyone scratching their heads. From a packet of crisps causing a stir on a bus to calls about aggressive bird nests, you won't believe what people have summoned the guards for!They also discuss a groundbreaking trial in the UK involving the first AI police officer, Bobby. This chatbot can handle non-emergeny questions, but can it replace the real Gardaí when it comes to ludicrous situations?
Join Dave and Fionnuala as they gear up for a festive evening at Mo Chara in Dundalk on Thursday December 11th! They're back with the much-anticipated Christmas quiz, after last year's sold-out success, this time there are two grand worth of prizes at stake.Expect delicious hams, biscuits, and the enchanting sounds of a live string quartet. Dave and Fionnuala also have an exclusive Posh Pop clue to share with you, only here on the show!Don't miss your chance to get first dibs on tickets . Tune in to find out how to secure your spot for a night of fun and prizes!
Dave and Fionnuala dive into what makes a good neighbour, inspired by a survey from Lily O'Brien chocolates. They uncover the top traits that Irish people appreciate in their neighbours - keeping the noise down, taking in parcels, and even sharing a friendly hello!What else makes the cut? From bringing in bins to keeping an eye on your house while you're away, the duo explores the quirks of neighbourly life. Plus, there's a cheeky mention of those peculiar habits typical in certain areas...
Fionnuala and Alex rewatch The O.C. season 1, episodes 6-8.Enjoy the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pints in a Field 4 is upon us - St Annes Park June 6th 2026, tickets are on sale now! Johnny B chats to Dave and Fionnuala about what you can expect from the big culchie day out...
Dave and Fionnuala are debating over whether vouchers are an acceptable gift for secret santa, what do you think?
Dave and Fionnuala love taking on the role of the CSO, today the question is.... What's the average family size in Ireland?
Fionnuala and Cian debrief from Zara Larsson's Midnight Sun tour, plus reactions to the 2026 Grammys nominations and new music from Katy Perry, Hilary Duff and Florence & The Machine.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kendy & Raybo join Dave and Fionnuala to discuss Ireland's worst town... who's it gonna be? The lads will be performing at Sligo's Comedy Festival in February.
Dave and Fionnuala go undercover on Galway Student Christmas day to ask all the important questions - why has the bridge been taken away??
Designer and producer Póilín Nic Géidigh joins Fionnuala to discuss the current state of the Gaeltacht.Visit Póilín's store Mara Duit anseo!Get more episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're off to Yale! Fionnuala and Zara kick off their season 4 rewatch of Gilmore Girls.Subscribe to Patreon to get the full episode - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fionnuala stayed up until 4am to check on her christmas cake and the listeners shared their thoughts on it...
Fionnuala and Alex's rewatch of The O.C. continues.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joins Fionnuala to talk about the prequel that upended a franchise - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.Listen to Off The Ball Monday-Thursday from 7PM on Newstalk!Get episodes ad-free + bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fionnuala and Eoin watch Sex And The City season 2, episode 4.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pop culture critic and writer Louise Bruton joins Fionnuala to discuss Lily Allen's 'West End Girl'.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After weeks of being haunted by a mysterious entity, Dave and Fionnuala's nightmare reached its chilling climax on Halloween Eve — when they were abducted from the studio and transported to one of the world's most haunted places, Charleville Castle in County Offaly.Inside the castle's shadowy halls, their guides Samantha and Michael led them through eerie corridors and ghostly legends before they called in backup - Anthony and Richard from Paranormal Supernatural Investigations Ireland. Armed with professional ghost-hunting equipment, the team set out to uncover what lurked within the castle's walls.It wasn't long before one of Charleville's most famous spirits, Harriet, made her presence known through our amazing actress Teegan Fahy- setting a series of supernatural challenges for Dave and Fionnuala to complete… if they ever wanted to escape.A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring Fright Night to life:Charleville Castle Heritage Trust - for opening the doors of their incredible castle. You can book your own tour by following them on Instagram @charlevillecastle. You can support their roof restoration project on Go Fund Me.Anthony and Richard from Paranormal Supernatural Investigations Ireland Ltd - true professionals in the field. See more of their ghost-hunting adventures on Instagram @psiireland2019.And last, but by no means least, our amazing actress Teegan Fahy from Instep Stage School in Ballinasloe, who brought Harriet to life with spine-chilling perfection. She has a very bright future in acting ahead! You can find them on instagram @instepstageschool_You can check out Fright Night on our socials @thisisiradio
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Max Zanga joins Fionnuala to discuss Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.Get tickets to Tebi Rex's farewell gig!Subscribe for bonus episodes of Flop Culture - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave has been given a marketing budget and he's decided to splurge on bill boards while Fionnuala's away...
Artist and producer Elaine Mai joins Fionnuala to discuss Britney Spears' fourth album, In The Zone.Get tickets to see Elaine in the Button Factory!Sign up to the Flop Culture Patreon for bonus episodes - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charleville Castle in County Offaly has been named in the top 10 most haunted castles in the world... Dave's not falling for no ghost stories, and Fionnuala's a bit skeptical. Our listeners try convince them otherwise!
Dave shares his big engagement news with Fionnuala! Daniel O Donnell joins them on a (dodgy) phoneline to pass on his advice for marriage...Congratulations to Dave and Niamh from everyone at iRadio!
Presenter and creator Vanessa Ogbonna joins Fionnuala to discuss the concept of The Song Of The Summer - does it still exist?Get more episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fionnuala and Zara are almost at the end of the Gilmore Girls' high school years! Listen to the full episode now on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shane and Lucien from Boy Party podcast join Fionnuala to discuss the much maligned Madame Web.Listen to Boy Party wherever you get your podcasts!Get bonus episodes of Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fionnuala and Cian Sullivan unpack Taylor Swift's 'The Life Of A Showgirl'.Listen to the episode in full on Patreon - subscribe for bonus content or purchase the episode here patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Long before Jeff Bezos's reign of terror began, and way before Logan Paul and KSI started flogging energy drinks, there was a film called Prime - comedian Louise O'Toole joins Fionnuala to discuss the morally complicated rom-com, starring Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep.Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
iRadio listener Anthony Healy was in the car with his partner Kathleen when the cash machine call came in. Kathleen has recently been through breast cancer and had just received good news. Dave and Fionnuala chatted to them after they digested the news.Anthony is the only cash machine winner from Longford!
Comedian Ross McCarney joins Fionnuala to talk about the latest film adaptation of War Of The Worlds, starring none other than Ice Cube and a selection of Amazon products.Get more Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Katelyn from The Traitors Ireland talks to Fionnuala about her time on the show.Get more Flop Culture over on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forbairtí a theastaíonn a dhéanamh ó thaobh cúrsaí olann caorach sa tír seo.
Arts journalist Chris Wasser joins Fionnuala to discuss Amy Adams' ongoing flop era - how did a multi-Oscar nominee end up making Hillbilly Elegy, Dear Evan Hansen and The Woman In The Window back to back?Get bonus episodes of Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave and Fionnuala were feeling extremely generous, and thanks to Disney + they had a pair of airpods to give away. Regina from Westport correctly identified Hillary Duff as the mystery celebrity - but seemed to forget the reason for the call when asked!
Are good manners becoming a thing of the past for today's kids? Shane and Fionnuala discussed this morning.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that Russian drones “did not veer off course” but deliberately targeted Polish airspace, as he called out “lies and denials” from Russia. Speaking to Fionnuala this morning was Misha Glenny, Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna and a former BBC Central Europe Correspondent.
Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster with Met Éireann, reveals some of the storm names for 2025/2026.
“The fire in the belly is coming from people's want and need to help patients and to make a change” This week, Dr Fionnuala Vernon, Medical Director of Blackwater Private Clinics and GP trainer in Ireland, joins Dr Louise Newson for a compelling conversation about breaking down barriers in healthcare and addressing the ways in which the system often fails women. They discuss how global gaps in training for healthcare professionals can result in women's health needs – particularly during menopause – being overlooked and highlight the critical role of education in equipping clinicians with the skills and confidence to ask the right questions and connect patients with the support they need. Fionnuala also outlines recent developments in women's healthcare in Ireland, such as the introduction of free hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We're delighted to have been nominated in the Listeners' Choice category for the British Podcast Awards. There's still time to vote - click here Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk with suggestions for new guests! Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group. LET'S CONNECT · Website: Dr Louise Newson · Instagram: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast (@drlouisenewsonpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos · LinkedIn: Louise Newson | LinkedIn · Spotify: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast | Podcast on Spotify · YouTube: Dr Louise Newson - YouTube RELATED RESOURCES (TBC) How to talk to your doctor about HRT – and get results Find out more about Newson Education's education programmes here
A study done by Galway University has called for ‘urgent action' to address sex education in Irish schools after contraception use has dropped. Dr. Andras Kolto, senior postdoctoral researcher at the Health Promotion Research Centre at University of Galway joined Fionnuala in studio to discuss.