Red Raw
Rob Heffernan and Laura O’Mahony, two contrasting personalities, join forces on a quest to be real and raw. They aim to step away from the false, content-driven world we live in and return to rawness, realness, and resilience. Along the way, they share uncensored craic and honest conversations. The podcast is hosted on Acast.
Episodes
Tracking your Kids
Rob and Laura discuss the age of technology that allows us to track our kids. On the back of an article by Colman Noctor they wonder whether we should be doing it at all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You Made My Life
Rob and Laura discuss Robs emotional reunion with Br. Dooley, theres an apology from a library man and then there is the worries of the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Busy, Busy, Busy
This week Rob and Laura reflect on the week that was, the never ending busyness, the live show and an encounter that Laura had.Laura would like ye to know that she subsequently received a full apology for the encounter and all is forgiven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just one Win!
This week Rob tells Laura she has gone cracked and it certainly seems like she might have. It has been a tough week for her parenting heart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Problems and Parenting
Rob and Laura have an email from a listener looking for help and they tackle some of their parenting baggage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fangirl and September Boy
The mile is done, Laura is back from London and there is alot to reflect on. A great episode discussing being a fangirl and the dreaded September reset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Imbalance
Rob is preparing for a big event and Laura is reflecting on a journey and somehow they combine into a discussion about balance and imbalance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Passion, Little Passion, Cardboard Box
Rob is just off the plane from Cambridge, Laura is just off the stage of the Opera House, its the middle of the night and there is alot to discuss!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Back with a Bang
Rob and Laura are actually back this time and they chat all things European Athletics, the Aquadome, robbed crocs and locked toilets. Its a cracker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Freddie at the Door
BOOM they're back!!! This week Rob and Laura discuss AI and receive a tiny visitor***Discussion of the European Athletics Championship will be next week as this ep was pre recorded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Still Out of Office
Be back soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Out of Office
We are on hols...go book deBarras Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting Messi!
Rob and Laura discuss the World Cup final, Messi, staying in your bubble and the exhausying nature of fighting a cause! Red Raw is on a summer break for two weeks but don't forget to buy tickets for Red Raw Live @deBarras on Friday Sept 25th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob's Rock
Rob and Laura discuss Rob's Rock and its true meaning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Song Boy
Rob and Laura discuss the baggage we all carry with us and our ability to make adjustments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Giving Up is Letting Go
Rob and Laura have loads to catch up on but eventually get to the theme...when is it ok to let your child give up and can giving up be reframed as an act of selfcare? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wellness Optimized
Rob and Laura have alot to chat about from Christy Moore to graduations, from cycling to sound baths and then finally the theme! Is wellness overdone and is the wellness industry climbing off one high horse and hopping up onto another one? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tommy Hyde
This week Rob and Laura are joined by boxer Tommy Hyde. After sitting through some awkward housekeeping a lovely chat about life and ambition follows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Soliloquy
Rob and Laura discuss confidence and how to achieve it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diffuse Me Please
Rob and Laura talk about comments on the internet and the joy of calm in real life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Don't Care
Rob and Laura have alot to discuss this week including city sports, big fights and erections!!! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friendship Revelations
This week Lauras friendship insecurities flare up once more...she really could do with getting a grip. There are rumours of s live show and ultimately peace is restored Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Unexpected Man
Rob and Laura are in flying form this week as they take on the challenges faced by teenagers today and the need for more support and less judgement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Chair
Rob is a little bit under the weather this episode so Laura tells him the story of the CHAIR! Sit back in your own chair and enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Banter
Rob and Laura discuss Banter on the back of the David Heye/ Adam Thomas controversy. Is there a place for it? Or is zero tolerance the only way Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Memory Lane
Rob and Laura have a new studio and they don't know what to do with themselves!!! They travel down memory lane together as they go back to the childhood homes that shaped them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Camp Rob
Rob and Laura discuss Robs training camp, dance competitions and children at mass. Its a cracker!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
London Innit, Again (innit)
Laura is back from London and has made a list of things to discuss with Rob! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everyone Hates Laura
Rob and Laura have another big old catch up including Lauras return to stand up and Kate O' Connors glorious medal. Hop in your dinghy and lets GO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Girls in Sport
Rob and Laura have much to discuss and though the theme is Girls in Sport there is also face offs at protests, messages to old men on instagram and much much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Sad TikTok Trends
This week Rob and Laura try out a few sad things from TikTok as well as briefly visiting the Manosphere and also paying tribute to Ronnie Delany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I am a Star!
Rob and Laura are back together and catching up on a jam packed few weeks of birthdays, confirmations, middle aged flirting and aggressive jaws. Dive IN! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Departure Lounge
This week Rob and Laura discuss online backlash, people announcing when they are unfollowing someone and the price of being really brilliant at making sketches and podcasts!!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fiery Horse
Rob and Laura discuss that feeling of being alive. Laura got her face done and Rob jumped into the sea. The year of the Fiery Horse has truly landed!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob's Bobs
Laura is alive and well and tells us the tale of her hospital stay. Rob and Laura chat advocating for your medical needs and also the importance of getting a grip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sunscreen
Rob and Laura look back at the Sunscreen song with the wisdom of two 40 somethings. They wonder whether Laura made it through her op or not and catch up on everything else too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inner Child
This week Rob and Laura check in with their inner child. What were the things they believed to be true about themselves? Were they true? Are they still true? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob's Copybook
Rob is back from Lanzarote and he means business. He has a copybook full of ideaa from why can't guards take action to chicken rolls in Spanish supermarkets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Saipan, Excuses and Sick Mams
Rob and Laura are easing into January...still resisting it a small bit. Hop aboard their updated canoe and join another wild ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!!! Rob and Laura are back with a BANG...a small fight to get the year going followed by all the usual organised chaos. Get stuck in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christmas Cheer
Rob and Laura are wrapping up the year, reflecting on friendships, highs and lows and the year that was. There is also some high jinks with a cheeky Mrs. Claus but we know she has a very busy time at this time of year so all is forgivenThanks for spending 2025 with Red Rae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christmas Ice Lols
Rob and Laura discuss time pressures in relationships, career paths and answer your Christmassy questions. Its very rowdy and ferocious craic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Triangle
This week Rob asks Laura questions he shouldn't, theres eurovision upset and theres Laura theory of the triangle. Strap in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thankful
Rob and Laura are thankful this week like Americans at Thanksgiving. There is also talk massages and awards. Its a wild ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Loving Cake and Lady Diana
In this episode Laura is fighting for her life against a desperate cold and Rob is only in the door from Newcastle but they manage a lovely chat about the small things that shape us and make us unique Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Home Truths
In flying form Rob and Laura discuss some home truths, things that are hard to hear but will ultimately set you free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'A Hurley Up the H***'
Rob and Laura discuss cross country, gynaecologists, DJ Carey and going soft in a great episode of craic and mischief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mounjaro and Me
Laura has a secret and where better to share it than in the safe space of Red Raw? And who better to listen than her bestie Rob in his dinghy!All issues discussed are all only Lauras experience, no medical advice intended always talk to your GP don't just listen to a podcast and go easy with any feelings it may churn up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Enhanced Games
This week after some big parenting chats Rob and Laura discuss the Enhanced Games, a conpetition that allows for doping. Its a great chat, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One Word
Rob and Laura are back and on fire. Alot to discuss this week including vile behaviour on the internet, wedding anniversaries and mass panic....thats panic at Mass not panic on a large scale! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Old Catch Up
After a load of guests Rob and Laura are back on their own catching up on life. They talk The Mile, World Atheletics Championships as well as Tralee and Lauras HEALTH CRISIS! ENJOY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
100% Faithful
This week Rob and Laura chat to Christine Duff fresh from her stint on The Traitors Ireland. They chat all about Christines life as well as getting all the behind the scenes goss from The Traitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Race Row
This week Rob and Laura accidentally discuss Racism. They discuss their very real intention to get on with everyone and how this can often be disrupted by worry or anxiety caused by people trying to dictate what can or can't be said. A great and honest chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Young Offender
This week Rob and Laura are joined by Dominic MacHale. Robs mind is blown by his sporting prowess and a new bromance is born. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pa Murphy
This week Rob and Laura are joined by their most requested guest ever - friend of the pod - the incorrigible Pa Murphy. They talk being put under tables at school, athletics, bumper cars, bating fellas from Kerry and lots lots more. The man, the myth, Patrick Murphy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ask Us Anything
Rob and Laura answer your questions. Its wildly chaotic and joyous as always Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Slipping Through My Fingers
Its back to school time and Rob and Laura discuss their feelings about their kids return to school. There is also athletics chat and a whole load of craic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Giddy Up
Rob and Laura are back from holidays and have alot to discuss. From timeshares to Kenmare fairs and alot of giddiness in between. The craic is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Red Raw Live Part 2
Rob and Laura are joined on stage by athletics superstar Sharlene Mawdsley, GAA legend Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, commentary hero Marty Morrissey and stunning folk star George Murphy.George Murphy and his band The Rising Sons play The Cork Opera House Sunday 21st of September Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Red Raw Live Part 1
Recorded Live at the Cork Opera House relive the joy of Rob and Lauras big show. Featuring Fergal D'arcy, our children, Marian, Shane and even Marty Morrissey...its pure joy from start to finish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fashionistas
In this episode Rob and Laura reflect on their fashion faux pas over the years. Theres brown waistcoats and gold leggings and ALOT of craic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good Vibrations
Do you have a high or a low vibration? Do kids love you? Do animals trust you? This week Rob and Laura dig deep into their own vibrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
London Innit and Gay Paris
This week Rob and Laura discuss Lauras big 40th birthday trip. They are too warm but full of all their usual craic and mischief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sublime to the Ridiculous
Rob and Laura are profound and ridiculous as always all thanks to a message in the girly whatsapp group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Origins of Hooliganism
Rob and Laura are on fire this week discussing the origins of hooliganism. How do you become one? Is it ok to be a bit of a one? Can we still have craic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Awokening!
This week Rob is back from Greece and looking quite Greek himself. Laura has an encounter with some high level wokeness which gets her brain whirring. Hop in your dinghies and join in the chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer Spite
Rob and Laura both head off in their dinghies this week on a summer holiday. The twists and turns are unexpected but as always full of pure raw craic and mischief! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Birthday Bumps
Laura is headed for 40 this week and so Rob and Laura discuss 10 things that Laura now knows at 40.It actually ends up being 21 things. Its joyous chaos as always and does Rob sing happy birthday to Laura?.....No! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Art of Not Giving a F***
This week Rob and Laura discuss the tricky balance of not caring but also caring alot. Laura thinks she is Robs Mam, Rob nearly falls off a stool laughing and its all the chaotic joy of another week at Red Raw Towers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ahhhh Japan!
On the advice of a listener Rob and Laura discuss Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending and repairing. Its a great chat with the usual series of wild twists and turns and trips in their dinghys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pressure is for Tyres
Rob and Laura discuss pressure. Is it good for you? Is it bad for you? Is there a way to reframe it and let it fuel you? But before all that Laura is on the warpath! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Problem Solved
Rob and Laura are back in advice mode this week. Putting out all of the listeners fires. Did they help? They are not certain but they gave it a shot at least! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fight Night
Rob and Laura have had a fight and now its time to resolve it. Men and women are fierce different. There is nearly tears, there is loads of growth and loads of craic. Fracture and repair! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rebellion
Rob and Laura discuss the importance of rebelling in a world that increasingly favours the vanilla and the bland.Also Rob is shocked to discover that Laura is a thief! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Partners at War
Rob and Laura discuss how easy it can be to be locked in a secret war of oneupmanship with your partner. It can start with something as simple as a baby wipe and the suddenly you are locked in a futile war with no winners. This chat is about remembering to love your partner even when they forget to make the school lunches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sideline
Rob and Laura discuss the antics they have witnessed on the sideline, the need for adults to keep themselves in check and the trust we place in the adults who teach our children. Its a cracker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath
Rob and Laura haven't seen each other since their big huge Cork Opera House gig and they are bursting to discuss and debrief. Join them as they reflect on a great night and share behind the scenes feelings and emotions as well as all all their usual craic and chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Agony Auntie and Uncle
Rob and Laura are so excited about their big live gig that they decide to delve into some listeners problems to distract themselves. Theres plenty of advice but is anything solved? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We'd Make You Sick
Rob is sick and Laura is having none of it. Rob and Laura discuss the sickest they ever were, their skills as nurses to their other halves and we learn what happens when an Olympian gets a dodgy tummy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derval O' Rourke
This week Rob and Laura chat to friend of the pod Derval O' Rourke.The former World Champion hurdler, three-time Olympian, and bestselling author opens up on all aspects of her life and career. A great chat with a great Irish legend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
