Catch Up with Louise McSharry
Catch Up with Louise McSharry keeps you up to date on the week’s news and culture, from the lowest of brows to the relatively high. Armed with recommendations for music, books, telly and the rest, Louise takes you through the week’s events with the help of experts and relevant guests.
Episodes
Entertainment Catch-Up: Brenda Fricker, a Very Cool Wedding and Prince Harry the Charmer
This week Esther O'Moore-Donohoe and I discuss the sad death of Brenda Fricker, Matty Healy's wedding to Gabriette, whether or not Prince Harry is Charming and Joanne and Vogue's rivalry with Katie Price's husband.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: The Chawke Family, a Bessborough Update and the Madness of Pete Hegseth
Carl Kinsella once again deftly took us through the world's madness over the last week, from Bessborough to the Middle East.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: Priya, Riley and Luke, Three Absolute Nightmares
This week we catch up on the latest from Love Island, In the City, The Valley, Next Gen NYC and Below Deck Mediterranean.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Alok Vaid-Menon
This is one of my favourite conversations I've ever had on the podcast. I have been a long admirer of Alok Vaid-Menon's work as a comedian, writer and performance artist. Their work around gender and identity is clarifying and vital, and they are also funny and stylish and full of love and compassion. I was so thrilled to speak with them ahead of their Irish tour later this month, and learn about
Entertainment Catch-Up: Pitbull, World Records, Sam Neill and Bonnie Tyler
James O'Hagan takes us through the week's entertainment stories, and most importantly, fills me in on Boythrob.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Jamey Carney, Bessborough and Trans Pride
This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the tragic death of Jamey Carney, why hare coursing is still a thing in Ireland, and the success of Trans Pride over the weekend.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: Bye Charleen
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor Swift's Wedding, Harry Breaks Records and Kylie's Apology from the Australian PM
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News Catch-Up: European Presidency, Yamamori Izakaya and Pico Lopes' World Cup Journey
This is a good'un with Carl Kinsella catching us up on the week's news from the European Presidency to who Aughinish Alumina are and why they're in the news to the conclusion of the Hoxton vs. Izakaya and Pico Lopes' incredible World Cup journey.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: Simba's a Prick, Nathan Keeps his Cool and Family Dynamics
Big stuff on Love Island this week while Nathan keeps his cool on Below Deck and Lindsay and Kenny's real talk on In the City hits home with me.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch-Up: Charleen Murphy, Kylie Jenner's Meta Glasses and Charli XCX on Madonna
In this week's entertainment catch up Cian Sullivan and I chat about Charleen Murphy's entry into Casa Amor, Lottie Ryan's new gig, Kylie Jenner's Meta glasses and more.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Jeffrey Donaldson, Climate Change and Drug Policy
CW: As you might expect, the details of the Jeffrey Donaldson are disturbing in relation to sexual assault.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: RIP Hecate, Welcome Back Next Gen NYC
This week I discuss Love Island, In The City, Next Gen NYC and Below Deck Mediterranean. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch-Up: McGregor on Fallon, Olivia Wilde's Wild Times and 'Wargame'
Esther O'Moore Donohoe is back!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Abortion Waiting Period, Peter Thiel's Conference and Decency in Politics
Carl is baaaaack! We had a lot to discuss, from the vote on the abortion waiting period to what's going on in the middle east and the opening of the Obama Presidential Centre.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: The Aftermath, The Men of Love Island and Post Natal Depression
This week I chat through my reality viewing from the aftermath of Summer House to the awful men of Love Island and the latest slice of grim reality coming via The Valley.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch Up: Tyra Banks Sues Netflix, Shania Twain is 'Not a Feminist' and the Life and Times of Ariana Grande
This week James O'Hagan and I discuss Tyra Banks taking legal action against Netflix over the ANTM documentary she appeared in, the sad news about musician Oliver Tree, the latest on the Beckham feud and Shania Twain's stance on feminism (not great).To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Belfast Riots, Rotunda Row and UFC on the White House Lawn
This week Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, is filling in for Carl. We discuss the riots in Belfast, the row in the Rotunda and the latest on an Iran peace deal.CW: This episode includes the mention of pregnancy loss.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: Love Island, Summer House and Bonus Episodes!
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.
Entertainment Catch-Up: Spencer Pratt's Mayoral Run, Rosie O'Donnell's Face Lift and Jon Snow's Health Announcement
Lots to discuss today with Emer McLysaght as we catch up on the week's entertainment stories.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Me!
Carl isn't available this week so instead of our usual news episode, I'm catching you up on me via questions you submitted. Your regular news episode will be back next week.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: The West Show
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Katie Price's Drama, CMAT and Euphoria's Demise
It's time to catch up on the world of entertainment where unfortunately there have been a lot of dark happenings of late. Oh but Dua Lipa got married! When we were recording she hadn't released official photos of her legal ceremony but she has now. I will admit that I was a leeetle cranky this morning so please take my wedding giving out with a pinch of salt. At the end of the day people are entit
News Catch-Up: Yves Sakila, Stop the Game Protests and Goodbye Captain America's
I'm baaaack, and there's lots of news to discuss with Carl Kinsella. From the death of Yves Sakila to housing protests and the closure of Captain America's, the news is not so cheery but we get through it all the same. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chronically Online: And Sister, You Are So Good at That
As I'm away, this Friday I'm bringing a Patreon episode to the main feed. I hope you enjoy!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen on Our Deadly Summer
How delightful to have regular contributor Emer McLysaght as a guest for this episode alongside her writing partner Sarah Breen. Emer and Sarah are responsible for the publishing phenomenon that is the Oh My God What a Complete Aisling books, and they've teamed up again for a new novel: Our Deadly Summer. We caught up on why they decided to stick together for this book, and why they didn't simply
News Catch-Up: Reasons to Hope
As I'm away, Carl Kinsella and I can't do the usual news round-up this week. Instead, we decided to highlight some reasons to be politically hopeful at a time when there are plenty of reasons to feel down in the dumps. We both felt more optimistic after recording this, and hope you do too.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See aca
Reality Catch-Up: Housewives Anthropologist and Journalist Brian Moylan
The minute I started reality Fridays I knew I wanted to talk to Brian Moylan. I've been reading Brian's Housewives recaps since I was a solo viewer with no one to talk to about what I was watching, and since then his significance in the culture has only grown. Aside from the recaps he writes for Vulture and his own Substack, he authored The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives, wo
Catch Up on Music with Cian Sullivan
As I'm away on holidays I thought it was a great opportunity to chat about pop music with Cian Sullivan. We discuss the return of Madonna, the anointment of Sabrina Carpenter, Zara Larsson's fascinating pop trajectory, Ella Langley's success, the Billie Eilish film and the new Charli XCX. I hope you enjoy.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted
News Catch-Up: Bertie Ahern's Problematic Comments, RTE Salaries and What to do About Eurovision
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Reality Catch-Up: Yet More MAFS, a Summer House Meltdown, and Do One Danny Booko
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Entertainment Catch-Up: BAFTAs, a Breakup and a Wordle Television Show
A weary but charming Emer McLysaght was onhand to take us through an unusual selection of entertainment stories this week. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Elections, Hantavirus, and World Cup Chaos
This week Carl Kinsella and I had lots of interesting stories to discuss from the results of the UK election to what's happening with our by-election, whether we need to be worried about Hantavirus, an unsurprising report from MSF about Gaza and a primer on why the World Cup is relevant to global news this year.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. H
Reality Catch-Up: MAFS, Summer House, and the Boring RHOBH
Yeah, that's right, I said boring. Sorry, but the ladies of Beverly Hills are not doing it for me this season. I chat through my many feelings about MAFS: Australia, and what we're seeing about traditional values on reality tv at the moment. I also cover The Valley, Below Deck, Summer House, Ladies of London and the latest news from reality tv in general!To support the podcast and access bonus epi
Entertainment Catch-Up: The Met Gala, Oprah Coming to Ireland and Celebrity Traitors
The world of entertainment and culture served up lots of juicy topics to discuss this week from the politics of the Met Gala to Oprah coming to Ireland, and thankfully James O'Hagan was on hand to chat through it all.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: King Charles in America, The Giant and Don't Feed the Finches
Carl Kinsella had a lot to chat through in this week's news catch-up, which is worth listening to just for his enthusiasm for Dublin's proposed Giant, tbh.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: William Murray's Housewives Origin Story
The world of reality television has gone BANANAS with lots of unexpected collisions this week. This week I give you some of my thoughts on the latest episodes and chat to William Murray about how he became a housewives fan and why he loves it.Check out the Currabinny food truck at Shankill Castle and Gardens this weekend, and listen to The Simpler Life with James and Williams here.To support the p
Entertainment Catch-Up: Harry Styles is Engaged Question Mark, Justice for Megan and Russell Brand's General Nonsense
Lots to discuss this week as a Michael Jackson film breaks records at the box office and Russell Brand attempts an apology tour without actually apologising? Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the week's stories.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: An Alleged Assassination Attempt, a Character Reference, and Late Night Chicken Fillet Rolls
This week's episode traverses a wide range of topics from world records to chicken fillet rolls, assassination attempts and bad housing policy. Carl Kinsella shepherded us through it all. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: Timelines, Manipulation and the RHOBH finale
This week I chat through the latest reality tv news including the launch of a new Secret Lives of Mormon Wives franchise, plus I give my take on the latest from Summer House, MAFS: Australia, RHOBH, Below Deck and Ladies of London.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch-Up: Bieber Babe Hallelujah, Madonna Deserves More and Heated Rivalry Season Two
This week James O'Hagan and I chat through the special guest fest that was Coachella weekend two, including MADONNA joining Sabrina Carpenter, plus we say goodbye to Sharon Osbourne and wonder who the Celebrity Apprentice is for?To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: A Government Heave?, Clavicular and the 2026 Census
This week Carl Kinsella takes us through the week's news, including the latest from the Middle East, updates on what's been going on with the government vote of confidence and Michael Healy Rae's defection from government, we also talk about Trump's mental state, Daniel Kinahan's reported arrest and Clavicular's overdoes.Read Ed Caesar's New Yorker piece on Daniel Kinahan here.To support the podca
Reality Catch Up: It's Written in the Stars
As well as my normal catch up on what's happened in reality tv this week, I also caught up with energy healer and astrology aficianado Audrey O'Connor. Audrey and I have been chatting in DMs about the impact various bravolebrities' star signs had on their behaviour, and I felt it was time to bring that chat to the masses! She explains what mixes make great shows, and gives some insight in to why A
Entertainment Catch-Up: Coachella, Alix vs. Alex and Moya Brennan
This week Emer McLysaght and I talk about how much we love Coachella content, we give you a primer on the Alix Earle/Alex Cooper feud and discuss Jamie Bell's comments on parenting. Pre-order Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen's new book Our Deadly Summer here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
News Catch-Up: Fuel Protests, Trump vs. the Pope and a Bright Spot
I think Carl Kinsella outdid himself by making the literal chaos of the last week clear in this week's news catch-up. We discuss the many facets of the fuel protests, the latest from Iran, the landmark results of the Hungarian election and a bright spot on the moon.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Reality Catch Up: Lamar Odom, MAFS Australia and Ladies of London, among others
This week I chat about Summer House, Untold: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom, MAFS Australia, Ladies of London, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and Below Deck.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch-Up: Kanye at Wireless, Niall on Liam and Maura on the Bachelorette?
On today's entertainment catch up Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discussed the Kanye controversy, Celine Dion's record breaking presale, Niall Horan on Tommy Tiernan and lots more.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Death Penalty for Palestinians in Israel, Artemis II and Free Public Transport?
This week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella includes discussion of the horrendous news of a new death penalty policy in Israel, the latest on Iran and a question of free public transport.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reality Catch-Up: The Summer House Fallout with Laura Debarra
Well, the fallout from Summer House's West Wilson and Amanda Batula continues and in today's episode I talked it all through with Laura Debarra. We also chat RHOBH, The Valley, and then I give my take on the recent events on MAFS Australia.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Catch Up with Visa's She's Next Grant Programme Winners Denise Walsh and Anna Kelly
On this bonus episode, brought to you by Visa's She's Next Grant Programme, I catch up with two of last years' grant recipients: Denise Walsh of Curly Co. by Denise Walsh and Anna Kelly of Nibbed Cacao. I learn about their business journeys, how they benefited from winning Visa's She's Next, and get some advice for those of you who might want to enter this year! I love to learn about women's busin
Entertainment Catch-Up: The West/Amanda Scandala, Scott Mills and Hannah Montana
Wellllll, the news coming out of the Summer House universe may not have been out when we recorded the main section of this episode but you better believe I recorded an explainer intro so that you can be caught up on the action. Plus, what's going on with Scott Mills and the BBC, the latest from the world of awards and Hannah Montana's impact.CW: Discussion of sexual assault.To support the podcast
Bonus Catch Up with Visa's She's Next Grant Programme Winners Claire Fullam and Marian Kennedy
On this bonus episode, brought to you by Visa's She's Next Grant Programme, I catch up with two of last years' grant recipients: Claire Fullam, founder of Remi Scalp Care and Marian Kennedy, founder of Anewmum. I learn about their business journeys, how they benefited from winning Visa's She's Next, and get some advice for those of you who might want to enter this year! I love to learn about women
News Catch-Up: Femicide, Internet Addiction and Trans Women Banned from the Olympics
This week's news episode covers the latest from the Middle East, the Olympic Committee's decision to ban trans women from competing and a positive move for those who experience miscarriages in the north of Ireland.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The First Inaugural Reality Catch-Up!
We're changing it up! In this episode I discuss the latest news from reality tv, and give my take on the most recent episodes of Summer House, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, RHOBH, Ladies of London and MAFS Australia. I really hope you enjoy. I am VERY sorry for the sniffling, for some reason my noise started dribbling and instead of stopping to blow it I did my best to power through? Silly
Entertainment Catch-Up: Chappell Roan in Brazil, Taylor Frankie Paul and LEAVE BARRY KEOGHAN ALONE
There's lots to discuss this week, so thankfully James O'Hagan is onhand to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the drama around Chappell Roan in Brazil, the tale of Taylor Frankie Paul and The Bachelorette plus the online abuse of Barry Keoghan and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
News Catch-Up: St. Patrick's Day Controversy, a Big Update on Iran and Free Trees
Today some breaking news happened the minute we finished recording so we hopped back on - apologies for the chaotic vibes in the middle of this episode as a result! Carl Kinsella took us through the week's stories from St. Patrick's Day in Ireland and America to free trees for Crumlin residents. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast.
Catch Up with Scottee
It was such a pleasure to catch up with podcaster, writer, runner, content creator and yoga teacher Scottee this week. We talk about his brilliant podcast Self Help, his forthcoming book, mental health, accessibility and lots more besides.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch-Up: The Oscars, Harry on SNL, and a Niche Drama
Emer McLysaght is on hand to chat through the week's entertainment stories from the Oscars to Harry Styles hosting SNL. We also get her thoughts on Lily Allen's West End Girl live, which are different to mine!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Global Conflict, The Paddy's Day Exodus and Parking Wars
This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the annual political exodus of Ireland for St. Patrick's Day and the parking wars ruining life for the residents of new build estates.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Solo Catch-Up: Lily Allen's West End Girl Live and a News Story We Can't Ignore
I simply had too many Lily Allen thoughts to share anywhere else than a solo episode. I also needed to talk about the worst case of sexual assault I've heard in years, and why we simply have to do more to change attitudes towards gender and equality. CW: Sexual assault and gender based violence.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. S
Entertainment Catch-Up: Timothée vs. Opera and Ballet, Jessie Buckley vs. Cats and Peaky Blinders Goes Full Irish
Lots to discuss from the world of entertainment this week including lots actors saying apparently controversial things, Esther O'Moore Donohoe was on-hand to take us through the stories.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: The Middle East, Trump Madness and The Rotunda
There was a lot of ground for Carl Kinsella to cover this week from the ongoing events in the Middle East to updates on some stories closer to home like the impact of the new rent rules to The Rotunda Hospital staying where it is.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Ailbhe Malone on Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold
This week I caught up with journalist and author Ailbhe Malone, who shared with me what motivated her to edit her new anthology of Irish myths and fairy tales - Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch-Up: The Brits, Connor Storrie on SNL and Shia Labeouf Strikes Again
The awards continue with the Brits and the Actor Awards happening over the weekend, Cian Sullivan and I also discuss Connor Storrie hosting SNL and Rihanna once again easing us by being in the studio.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Iran, Athletes and St. Pat-thique
This week Carl Kinsella and I have a lot of ground to cover, from the worrying expansion of bombing in the Middle East, to Ireland's new rent rules as well as the erection and removal of a giant statue of St. Patrick in Temple Bar.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Author and Journalist Jennifer Bray
Jen Bray is Political Editor at The Sunday Times. Her 18-year journalism career includes work with the Irish Times, The Times, the Sunday Tribune and the Irish Daily Mail. We’ve met a few times but there was lots I didn’t know about her, and I massively enjoyed learning more in this conversation which we had in relation to her debut novel, The Lies Between Us. We discuss struggles with c
Entertainment Catch-Up: K-Pop Hits Belfast, The Foofighters hit Ireland and the BAFTAs hit awards season
James O'Hagan and I cover the week's biggest entertainment stories from the BAFTAs to the Foofighters and Zayn Malik's baffling tooth fairy behaviour. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: Andrew's Arrest, SNA Distribution and Obama on Aliens
Carl Kinsella and I have news coming out of our ears this week, from the arrest of Andrew Windsor-Mountbatten to Barack Obama's chat on aliens.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Aimee Connolly
This week I was delighted to catch up with Aimee Connolly, the founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee. I loved learning more about her path to success, and what it's like to create and grow a business as successful as hers.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch-Up: James Van Der Beek, ANTM and Rich Men Must be Stopped
There's lots to discuss this week as Emer McLysaght and I go through the entertainment stories of the week, from the tragic death of James Van Der Beek to terrible behaviour by terrible men. Emer also provides some entertaining commentary as I chase some bin-men down the street. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
News Catch-Up: Izakaya, Pam Bondi and the Norwegian Cheater at the Olympics
Carl Kinsella is back and we have lots to talk about from the prospect of Ireland playing Israel in the Nations League to the incredibly Australian boy who saved his family's lives. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Ivana Bacik, Leader of the Labour Party
Today's guest is Deputy Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party and TD for Dublin Bay South. We discuss her background, how she came to politics, how she nearly ended up in prison via activism, and what we need to do as a society to remain diverse and inclusive.Unfortunately, this file became corrupted and I have done my best to edit out the areas which were affected by this, but there may still b
Entertainment Catch-Up: Kim K's New Fella, Taylor's New Video and Heated Rivalry's Impact
Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week from all the celebrity action at the Superbowl to Majella O'Donnell's powerful contribution to the Late Late Show on Friday.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Solo Catch-Up: We Need to Talk About The Bad Bunny Halftime Show
Unfortunately Carl isn't well today so we can't bring you the usual news catch up, but I had some THINGS to SAY so I thought I'd hop on the microphone anyway. Mainly, I want to talk about the beauty and meaning behind the Bad Bunny halftime show!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Una McKevitt
Today's guest is writer, director and producer Una McKevitt. We discuss her new play Fair Deal, which opens on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre next week, as well as her path to becoming a playwright, her work with Joanne McNally and the sacrifices required to be an artist in Ireland in 2026.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast
Entertainment Catch-Up: The Grammys, Catherine O'Hara and the State of Live Music via Harry Styles
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News Catch-Up: Scramblers, Minnesota and the Price of Butter
Lots to catch up on with Carl Kinsella this week from the cursed weather we've been experiencing to the continued horror in Gaza and my campaign to subsidise the price of butter (jk,kind of).To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catch Up with Jackie Fox
What a delight to chat with Jackie Fox about her appointment as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entertainment Catch-Up: The Baldoni Texts, Nigella on Bake Off and Troye Sivan Fights Back
This week James O'Hagan is on hand to take us through the week's stories from a Beckham update to the private texts unsealed in the Baldoni case.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News Catch-Up: More Death in Minnesota, 'New Gaza' and TG4 Stays Winning
Unfortunately the news is still pretty bleak my friends, but it's still important to be informed. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the absolute horrors occurring on the streets of Minnesota as well as the blatant lies coming from the American government, as well as Donald Trump's contributions to Davos, the brave story of Margaret Loftus and the success of TG4.To support the podcast and access bonus ep
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