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Podcaster and Presenter, Fionnuala Jones, joins Brendan to discuss the growing obsession with cringe. We are now at the point in our culture where anything millennials do is full on cringe according to Gen Z – but do they even care?
Guest host John Fardy was joined by Leslie Williams, Fionnuala Jones and Olivia Fahy for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:Muscadet WhiteRed Gamay
Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to answer your parenting questions…
What is involved in a ‘silent' retreat, and what are the benefits you can get from it?Broadcaster and Journalist Jane McNamara is back from her third silent retreat, and joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
A new book is looking to support rural heritage by preserving Irish rural sayings!Anne Marie McAleese, Rural Action Board Member and former BBC Radio Ulster Broadcaster joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss!
Every Wednesday, Cassie Delaney will join to tell unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss cases where unbelievable twists happened when they went to trial!
What is involved in a ‘silent' retreat, and what are the benefits you can get from it?Broadcaster and Journalist Jane McNamara is back from her third silent retreat, and joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to answer your parenting questions…
A new book is looking to support rural heritage by preserving Irish rural sayings!Anne Marie McAleese, Rural Action Board Member and former BBC Radio Ulster Broadcaster joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss!
Every Wednesday, Cassie Delaney will join to tell unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss cases where unbelievable twists happened when they went to trial!
More and more TikTok users are finding upsetting content on the social media app - whether it be about cyberbullying or other issues. Why does the algorithm feed users this type of content?Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Whether it's a weekend away with your best friends, a family adventure, or a big escape, group holidays can be some of the most memorable trips we ever take, but they can also come with their fair share of planning, opinions and, occasionally, drama!Joan Scales, Travel Writer and Broadcaster, joins Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Men carrying handbags? Once seen as distinctly feminine, bags are now being embraced by the likes of Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. From practical crossbody bags to designer totes, men's fashion is changing, but is Ireland ready to leave the old rules of masculinity behind?Laura Jordan, stylist and owner of Style Savvy, joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Do we not talk about vulva health enough? How important is it to keep on top of?Laura Dowling, known as the Fabulous Pharmacist online, joins Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Wedding vows are meant to last a lifetime, but more couples are choosing to say them all over again. Whether it's marking a milestone anniversary, celebrating getting through difficult times, or including children who weren't there the first time, vow renewals are growing in popularity.Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss this is Sara Kennedy, Wedding Expert from ‘The Aisle' blog.
‘FOMU', or the fear of messing up, seems to be a growing trend among teenagers. But, what exactly does that mean, and how can we better support our teens?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and co-host of the ‘Tough Love' podcast.
‘FOMU', or the fear of messing up, seems to be a growing trend among teenagers. But, what exactly does that mean, and how can we better support our teens?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and co-host of the ‘Tough Love' podcast.
Do we not talk about vulva health enough? How important is it to keep on top of?Laura Dowling, known as the Fabulous Pharmacist online, joins Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
More and more TikTok users are finding upsetting content on the social media app - whether it be about cyberbullying or other issues. Why does the algorithm feed users this type of content?Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Whether it's a weekend away with your best friends, a family adventure, or a big escape, group holidays can be some of the most memorable trips we ever take, but they can also come with their fair share of planning, opinions and, occasionally, drama!Joan Scales, Travel Writer and Broadcaster, joins Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Wedding vows are meant to last a lifetime, but more couples are choosing to say them all over again. Whether it's marking a milestone anniversary, celebrating getting through difficult times, or including children who weren't there the first time, vow renewals are growing in popularity.Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss this is Sara Kennedy, Wedding Expert from ‘The Aisle' blog.
Men carrying handbags? Once seen as distinctly feminine, bags are now being embraced by the likes of Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. From practical crossbody bags to designer totes, men's fashion is changing, but is Ireland ready to leave the old rules of masculinity behind?Laura Jordan, stylist and owner of Style Savvy, joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to take listeners through the week's international stories…
Wild camping has seemingly grown in popularity here, but what exactly makes it "wild", and how do you go about it in Ireland?Adventurer Derek Cullen joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss!
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham received criticism for going on holidays 2 weeks after he took the job, but Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor in Politics at DCU, argues that politicians should be able to take holidays.He joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
We're looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!
You may not ever admit it, but research shows that most parents have a favourite child. In one study in the UK, up to 74% of mothers and 70% of fathers have been shown to give preferential treatment towards one child over another. It raises the question: is it ever okay to admit you have a favourite child?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones for more on this is Freelance Journalist and Parenting Columnist with thejournal.ie, Niamh O'Reilly…
TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined guest host Fionnuala Jones for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…
Wild camping has seemingly grown in popularity here, but what exactly makes it "wild", and how do you go about it in Ireland?Adventurer Derek Cullen joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss!
You may not ever admit it, but research shows that most parents have a favourite child. In one study in the UK, up to 74% of mothers and 70% of fathers have been shown to give preferential treatment towards one child over another. It raises the question: is it ever okay to admit you have a favourite child?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones for more on this is Freelance Journalist and Parenting Columnist with thejournal.ie, Niamh O'Reilly…
We're looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham received criticism for going on holidays 2 weeks after he took the job, but Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor in Politics at DCU, argues that politicians should be able to take holidays.He joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Zara Hedderman and James Donnelly for this week's Movies and Booze!
Tom Dunne was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Leslie Williams and Brian Lloyd for this week's Movies and Booze!
Fionnuala Jones, Pop Culture Journalist and podcaster and Michael Doherty, RTÉ Guide Film Editor join Dearbhail to preview the latest T.V. and cinema releases including Furious on Disney+, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, on HBO, and In the Opinion of the Censor, on RTÉ One.
Seán was joined by Olivia Fahy, Fionnuala Jones and Jean Smullen for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:2025 Pure Island Sauvignon Blanc2024 Sophie Schaal Organic Pinot Gris
Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Chris Wasser and Leslie Williams for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:Portuguese Alvarinho2017 Riesling
Cathy is joined by guest Fionnuala Jones to chat about Off Campus- their mutual love of Garrett, the reductive Heated Rivalry comparisons, and where it's going for season 2. Join our patreon for retro movie reviews and TV recaps - we're currently recapping every episode of House Of The Dragon, and have just watched Widow's Bay and Kylie. Recent retro movie was She's The Man. And here's our episode on Heated Rivalry. Find Fionnuala on Flopculture where she's recapping every episode of The Pitt, and has just covered The Bear s5 on her Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Brian Lloyd and Lynda Coogan for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:White Port & TonicRobert Mondavi Vint Cabernet Sauvignon California
It's reported Taylor Swift has booked out Manhattan's Madison Square Garden next weekend. Is it for her wedding? Would she really get married in a windowless sports stadium? Or is it just smoke and mirrors? Pop culture journalist and self-confessed Swiftie, Fionnuala Jones, dissects it all with Brendan.
Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Jean Smullen and Olivia Fahy for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:Château La Coste, Madame B Rosé, 2025Dadá #1 Limited Edition
Seán was joined by Zara Hedderman, Fionnuala Jones and Dean McGuinness for this week's Movies and Booze! This week's booze: Baptist IPA Stag IPA
This week Fionnuala Jones catches us up on what's been happening on Love Island so I can hop onboard, plus I discuss the last part of the Summer House reunion and the proposition of a bonus episod.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seán was joined by Brian Lloyd, Fionnuala Jones and Leslie Williams for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:Pheasant's Tears Saperavi 2023Zorah, Karasì Areni Noir
Joining Brendan to discuss the week's film and TV highlights are broadcaster, Fionnuala Jones and Andy McCarroll, host of the Extra Vision Podcast. They discuss J. Lo's romcom “Office Romance”; a new series where Irish people explore their migrant roots, “Backstory”; and the latest show from “It's a Sin” creator, Russell T Davies, “Tip Toe”.
Seán was joined by Michelle Lalor, Fionnuala Jones and Chris Wasser for this week's Movies and Booze!This week's booze:Alegra Valganon Rioja BlancoVina Tondonia Rioja ReservaRemelluri Rioja Reserva
Summer is here, and thus so is Love Island. The sun-kissed and famously amorous reality show has technically been around since 2005, but its revival in the last 11 years has made it a true household name – whether your household actually tunes in or not. This year, Irish tongues are wagging thanks to the inclusion of a strapping young Galway man who has left both his teaching post and his county behind in search of fame, fortune, and, presumably somewhere in there, love. Bleach blond Seán ‘Fitzy' Fitzgerald has caused quite the stir, with some arguing that teachers are supposed to be role models and thus appearing on a raunchy entertainment extravaganza is very much not the message to hand down to young and impressionable souls. For others, it's just a bit of fun and a possible pathway to celebrity and endorsement deals. So, what should we make of Love Island in 2026? And indeed its associated controversies and tragedies to date? On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent multimedia reporter Deirdre Barry, and by broadcaster and content creator Fionnuala Jones, to examine if Love Island's newest Irish star can make the grade and to look at the problematic pipeline that may await. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Eurovision week but this year there is no Irish entry and viewers in Ireland will have to switch to the BBC if they want to watch the final in Austria.In other TV news this week, Wordle, the popular online game, is getting a TV adaptation.And, a statue to commemorate the mosquito that may have killed Oliver Cromwell has been proposed as a quirky new attraction for Cork city.Paddy Duffy and Fionnuala Jones join The Last Word to discuss these and more of the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Producer, Eoin Sweeney and Presenter and Podcaster, Fionnuala Jones, join Brendan to talk through some of the biggest films and TV shows of the week. These include the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Hokum.
Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to answer your parenting questions…