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: 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
Catch Up with Eoghan Cleary
Today's guest is Eoghan Cleary. Eoghan is a teacher, writer and youth advocate as well as a researcher and educator with the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute. Eoghan and I discuss the challenges we face as a society when it comes to gender based violence, including sexual violence, and how the environment young people are growing up in is creating said challenges. Eoghan's researc
Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beckhams, Goodbye Kyle Cooke and the Clooneys are French Now!
We were absolutely thrilled that Brooklyn Beckham timed his Instagram stories so perfectly for us to dissect them on this week's entertainment catch-up! We also discuss the separation of Summer House's Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke, a lost Golden Globe and Claire Byrne's big move to Newstalk.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See a
News Catch-Up: Immigration Delusion, Greenland and Minnesota
Things continue to be bleak, but hey, we're getting a Sephora on the island 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.
Catch Up with Laura Debarra
It was such a pleasure to catch up with best-selling author and authority on fashion and home, Laura Debarra. We discuss overhauling your wardrobe, caring for what you have, how to choose an iron, whether a steamer is worth it, 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 Golden Globes, Toxic Mom Groups and Scooter Braun
Awards season has begun, and the Irish are 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: Grok, ICE and the General State of the World
This week Carl Kinsella and I didn't cover as many stories as we usually do because frankly, what's happened in the last week is representative in the overall shift in societal norms we've been experiencing over the past few years, and we needed to talk about it.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
Catch Up with Joanne McNally
I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Joanne McNally back to the podcast this week for a catch up on how she's getting on. We discuss ADHD, relationships, motherhood and lots more. I hope you enjoy.Get your tickets to see Joanne live here.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: Paul Mescal's Retirement?. Heated Rivalry and Billionaire Bey
I can not express how happy I was to have the opportunity to discuss Heated Rivalry on this episode (more to come in Screens), but Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I also had lots of other topics to discsuss. From the Critics Choice awards to Paul Mescal's rumoured retirement and Jesy Nelson's decision to share news about her children - it's the first entertainment catch up of 2026!To support the podcas
News Catch-Up: Venezuela, Swiss Fire and Mamdani's Representation of Hope
We're back! Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss the U.S. government's action in Venezuela, the tragic fire in a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve, the latest in Gaza and Zohran Mamdani's representation of hope.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 on Screens
Today I'm bringing Screens, which is usually Patreon-only, to the main feed. Listen as Emer McLysaght and I discuss the film and television we've been devouring, including:Heated RivalrySeymour Hirsch: Cover-UpLittle Women 1994, 2019Sean Combs: The ReckoningThe Secret Lives Mormon WivesTaylor Swift: The End of an Eras TourCaroline Flack: Search for the TruthSorry BabyI'll be back to the normal sch
Catch Up on Chronically Online
Today I'm bringing you Chronically Online, which is usually Patreon Only but as a special Christmas treat (and because the live show recording sadly never made it to me) I'm bringing it to the main feed! In this episode Emer McLysaght and I discuss the content our alogorithms have been presenting us, from Christmas crafts, to crazy advent calendars and Alix Earle's breakup. To support the podcast
Catch Up on the Year in Music
In a special episode for this festive period, today Cian and I discuss the year in music. From Rosalia to CMAT to Addison to Taylor to Lily. 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.
Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beckhams, David Walliams and the Power of Killeagh
Thank you to James O'Hagan for enduring our special brand of festive family chaos this morning to record this entertainment catch up. Lots to discuss, from the downfall of Nicki Minaj to Bowen Yang's last SNL.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: Hunger Strikers, Fox Hunting and Greta in Ireland
It's our final news catch-up of the year and Carl Kinsella and I had much to discuss, from what's happening with the Palestine Action Hunger Strikers to Catherine Connolly's first festive presidential address and those vanity fair photos of the Trump crew.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio
Catch Up with Daire Dempsey of TENI
When we talked about the National Gender Service during the news episode on Monday it occurred to me that it might be a good idea to find out more about what exactly trans people in Ireland are facing when it comes to accessing gender affirming care. Fortunately, Daire Dempsey, Executive Director of the Transgender Equality Network of Ireland was generous enough to give me their time and fill me i
Entertainment Catch-Up: Rob Reiner's Contribution, Kate Winslet on Nepo Babies and Chris Martin Being Sound
Esther O'Moore-Donohoe is on hand to chat through the week's entertainment stories this week from the incredible contribution of Rob Reiner to film and culture to Kate Winslet's take on nepo babies in relation to her children's achievements in film and we add another example of Coldplay's Chris Martin being sound.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.
News Catch-Up: Bondi Shooting, the National Gender Service and Rob Reiner
Carl Kinsella and I had lots to discuss this week from the breaking news about Rob Reiner's death to the horrifying events in Bondi 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.
Catch Up with Aoife Dunne
Comedian and writer Aoife Dunne joined me in my home this week to discuss her show Good Grief, how to recover from an enormous loss, being a woman with an opinion on the internet and lots more. I massively enjoyed this chat which is moving and entertaining in equal measures.CW: We explicitly discuss grief and losing a parent. <3To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the communit
Entertainment Catch-Up: The Toy Show, 50 Cent vs. Diddy and Traitors x DWTS
Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week, from the Toy Show's big moments to the Golden Globe nominations. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
