Best Fionnuala Jones Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrities Becoming Musicians (with Dave Hanratty) 1:09:04

27m ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Host of NO ENCORE Dave Hanratty joins Fionnuala to discuss the phenomenon of celebrities becoming musicians, who has succeeded in the field and who hasn't. Listen to NO ENCORE wherever you get your podcasts! Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture See Flop Culture live in Dublin! See Flop Culture live in Cork! Editing: Adam Shanahan…

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Scream 4 (with Paul Ryder) 44:56

8d ago44:56

44:56

Broadcaster and performer Paul Ryder joins Fionnuala to discuss Scream 4 and ask whether it's truly the floppiest film of the franchise. Follow Paul on Instagram and TikTok! Listen to Paul every weekend on 98FM! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bop Culture - Sex And The City S1 E4 "Valley Of The Twentysomething Guys" (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview[ 6:15

5d ago6:15

6:15

Eoin returns from his travels to watch episode four of Sex And The City with Fionnuala. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sugababes' 'Sweet 7' (with Aaron Twitchen) 1:39:14

6d ago1:39:14

1:39:14

Comedian and author Aaron Twitchen joins Fionnuala to discuss Sugababes' Sweet 7 and the new formation that came with it. Buy Aaron's book here! Follow Aaron on Instagram! Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Buy tickets to Top of the Flops live in Dublin! Buy tickets to Top of the Flops live in Cork! Editing: Adam Shanahan Host…

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Bop Culture - Gilmore Girls S1 E1-5 (with Zara Hedderman) [Patreon Preview] 5:29

10d ago5:29

5:29

Writer Zara Hedderman joins Fionnuala to watch Gilmore Girls from the very beginning. Get the full episode, plus bonus episodes recapping Fleabag, Severance, The Bear and more on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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He's Just Not That Into You (with Hannah Townsend) 47:16

13d ago47:16

47:16

Podcaster and content creator Hannah Townsend joins Fionnuala to talk about the film adaptation of He's Just Not That Into You. Listen to Talk of The Townsends wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Hannah on Instagram and TikTok! Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Vote for Flop Culture in the Irish Pod Awards! Editing: Adam S…

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Bop Or Flop - Charli XCX's 'Brat and it's completely different but also still brat' (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 5:37

15d ago5:37

5:37

Podcaster and content creator Pádraig Wilson McCarthy joins Fionnuala to discuss Charli XCX's brand new remix album, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Is It So Hard To Buy Concert Tickets Now? (with Conor Pope) [Patreon Preview] 4:48

19d ago4:48

4:48

The Irish Times' Consumer Affairs correspondent Conor Pope joins Fionnuala to discuss why getting concert tickets has become such an arduous task for music fans. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (with Laylah Beattie) 53:05

20d ago53:05

53:05

Podcaster Laylah Beattie joins Fionnuala to discuss Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Get tickets to Top Of The Flops Live in Dublin - https://laughterlounge.com/products/top-of-the-flops-thursday-14th-november-2024 Get tickets to Top Of The Flops Live in Cork - https://triskelartscentre.ie/events/flop-culture-presents-top-of-the-flops/ Editing: Adam …

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X Factor Judges (with Nathan O'Reilly) 1:09:32

27d ago1:09:32

1:09:32

FM104's Nathan O'Reilly joins Fionnuala to discuss X-Factor judges throughout the show's history - from the good, to the bad, to the floppy. See Flop Culture LIVE in Dublin and Cork! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bop Or Flop - Katy Perry's '143' (with Conor Behan) [Patreon Preview] 8:59

1M ago8:59

8:59

Broadcaster Conor Behan joins Fionnuala to discuss Katy Perry's latest album 143 - is it a bop or is it a flop? Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christina Aguilera's 'Bionic' (with Conor Behan) 1:06:25

1M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Broacaster Conor Behan joins Fionnuala to discuss Christina Aguilera's sixth studio album, Bionic. Follow Conor on Instagram and Substack! See Flop Culture live in Dublin and Cork! Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Katy Perry's Flop Era (with Tim Chadwick) 1:02:40

1M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Singer-songwriter Tim Chadwick joins Fionnuala to discuss Katy Perry's flop era - from the ill-fated Witness to the forgettable Smile. Plus, a debrief from Chappell Roan live in Dublin. Follow Tim on Instagram and TikTok! Tim's new album Pulverise is available wherever you get music! Here's the piece mentioned which talks about the psychology aroun…

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Bop Or Flop - Celebrity Apologies (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview] 5:08

2M ago5:08

5:08

Karla K returns to discuss the best and worst celebrity apologies. Full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Beauty Standards (And The Things We Do To Keep Up With Them) 26:10

2M ago26:10

26:10

Would you take a DNA-altering substance in exchange for seven days of youth and beauty? Fionnuala looks at the pressures people face thanks in large part to societal beauty standards. But what are societal beauty standards, how do we continue to adhere to them and why do we do it all in the first place? Featuring contributions from Kate Demolder, L…

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Bop Culture - Sex And The City S1 E3 "Bay of Married Pigs" (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview] 5:33

2M ago5:33

5:33

Fionnuala and Eoin recap Sex And The City season one, episode three - "Bay of Married Pigs". Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Live Show Announcement! 1:45

2M ago1:45

1:45

Flop Culture presents: Top Of The Flops 2024! Join Fionnuala alongside some Flop Culture faves for two shows to ring in 2024 - November 14th at The Laughter Lounge in Dublin and November 28th at the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork. Patreon presale takes place August 28th at 9am at patreon.com/flopculture, general sale takes place August 30th at 9am fro…

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Bop Culture - Sex And The City S1 E2 "Models and Mortals" (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview] 5:57

2M ago5:57

5:57

Fionnuala and Eoin recap Sex And The City season 1, episode 2 - "Models and Mortals". Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture or in app on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Love Is Blind UK Episode 3 + 4 (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 6:33

3M ago6:33

6:33

Fionnuala and Pádraig give their takes on Love Is Blind UK's final proposals. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Love Is Blind UK Episode 1 + 2 (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 5:55

3M ago5:55

5:55

Pádraig Wilson McCarthy joins Fionnuala to discuss the first two episodes of Love Is Blind UK. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bop Or Flop - Sabrina Carpenter's Previous Five Albums (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview] 7:18

3M ago7:18

7:18

Sissy That Pod and Club 96 host Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to review Sabrina Carpenter's previous five albums - and decide which are flops, and which are bops. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Showgirls (with Christian Guiltenane) 57:56

3M ago57:56

57:56

Entertainment reporter Christian Guiltenane joins Fionnuala to discuss the flop of all flops - Showgirls - for the final episode of season three. TIMESTAMPS A Euphoria update + Apple TV+ can't stop spending money on stupid shit: 0:55 Showgirls (with Christian Guiltenane): 15:29 Top of the Flops: 52:16 LINKS Follow Christian on Instagram! Read the f…

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Burlesque (with Brendan O'Loughlin) 55:53

4M ago55:53

55:53

Broadcaster, podcaster and co-host of 98FM's Big Breakfast Brendan O'Loughlin joins Fionnuala to discuss Burlesque - the 2010 movie musical starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. TIMESTAMPS Everything we know about the Madonna biopic - again: 0:44 Burlesque (with Brendan O'Loughlin): 3:17 Top of the Flops: 39:00 LINKS Follow Brendan on Instagram! Li…

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Bop Or Flop - The Bear S3 (with Brian Lloyd) [Patreon Preview] 7:57

4M ago7:57

7:57

Movies editor for Entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd joins Fionnuala to discuss The Bear season three. Get the full episode plus bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Kardashians' Flop Era (with Fiona Frawley) 55:05

4M ago55:05

55:05

Comedian Fiona Frawley joins Fionnuala to discuss why the Kardashians' might be scrambling for relevance in 2020s. LINKS Follow Fiona on Instagram and TikTok! Get extra episodes of Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Take the Flop Culture listener survey here! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted …

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Bop Culture - Sex And The City S1 E1 "Pilot" (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview] 6:00

4M ago6:00

6:00

By popular demand, Fionnuala and Eoin watch Sex And The City from the very beginning. Sign up to the Flop Culture Patreon for the full episode - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Top Of The Flops Mid-Year Review (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 7:05

4M ago7:05

7:05

With six months down, Pádraig Wilson McCarthy joins Fionnuala to discuss who has had a floppy 2024 so far. Get the full episode + more bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How I Met Your Father (with Louise O'Toole) 1:13:02

4M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Comedian Louise O'Toole joins me to discuss the gender-flipped How I Met Your Mother reboot, How I Met Your Father. TIMESTAMPS A Glastonbury recap: 0:40 How I Met Your Father (with Louise O'Toole): 8:16 LINKS Follow Louise on Instagram and TikTok! The How I Met Your Dad pilot leak can be found here! Get extra content and ad-free episodes of Flop Cu…

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LIVE: Bop Or Flop - Irish Food & Drink (with Shane Daniel Byrne) [Patreon Preview] 5:26

4M ago5:26

5:26

Fionnuala sat down with comedian and podcaster Shane Daniel Byrne at Beyond The Pale to discuss Irish food and drink flops from year's gone by. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Glastonbury Flops (with Dan Thomas) 50:18

4M ago50:18

50:18

With Glastonbury 2024 kicking off, Fionnuala meets content creator Dan Thomas to talk about the festival's floppier moments. TIMESTAMPS News: 1:16 Interview: 4:28 Flops: 45:21 LINKS Follow Dan on Instagram and TikTok! Get even more Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan …

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Are The Charts In Their Flop Era? Chart Gouging, Album Variants and What It All Means For Pop Music (with Michael Cragg) [Patreon Exclusive] 4:58

5M ago4:58

4:58

Journalist and author of Reach For The Stars Michael Cragg joins Fionnuala to discuss the recent UK chart battle between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX and ask several questions - will the charts ever stop artists from releasing album variants? How do fans benefit from album variants? Are chart battles good for pop music? Listen to the full episode on…

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The Jonas Brothers' Solo Careers (with Caoimhe Ní Chathail) 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Presenter and producer Caoimhe Ní Chathail joins me to discuss the solo careers of the Jonas Brother, as Joe teases (threatens?) new music and Nick heads for Broadway. TIMESTAMPS News: 1:33 The Jonas Brothers' Solo Careers (with Caoimhe Ní Chathail): 9:51 Top of the Flops: 1:00:01 LINKS Listen to 30 S.O.S. wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cao…

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PATREON UNLOCKED: Why Gig Etiquette Is In Its Flop Era (with Andrea Cleary) 56:50

5M ago56:50

56:50

This week, Flop Culture is pressing pause on regular programming to bring you a taste of one of the many exclusive bonus episodes you can access if you sign up to Patreon.com/FlopCulture, as well as getting monthly show previews, and early ad-free access to all main-feed episodes. Hope to see you there! -F x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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J Lo's Flop Era (with Shauna O'Reilly) 1:10:27

5M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Shauna O'Reilly, showbiz reporter for The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM, joins Fionnuala to discuss Jennifer Lopez's current flop era, and ponder what she can do to get out of it. TIMESTAMPS An update on Normal People S2 + Sabrina Carpenter's new album Short 'n' Sweet: 0:40 J Lo's Flop Era (with Shauna O'Reilly): 4:31 Top of the Flops: 1:0…

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Sweet Home Alabama (with Édaein O'Connell) 1:01:12

5M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Freelance writer Edaein O'Connell joins me to discuss the 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama. TIMESTAMPS Andrew Scott's big year: 0:43 Sweet Home Alabama (with Edaein O'Connell): 2:39 Top of the Flops: 53:58 LINKS Follow Edaein on Instagram and TikTok! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Bop Or Flop - Billie Eilish's 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT' (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview] 4:37

5M ago4:37

4:37

Writer, DJ and host of Sissy That Pod Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss Billie Eilish's third album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Get 3x monthly bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Dark Knight Rises (with Femi Bankole) 54:13

6M ago54:13

54:13

Black And Irish founder Femi Bankole joins Fionnuala to staunchly defend Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight sequel, The Dark Knight Rises. LINKS Follow Femi on Instagram! Follow Black And Irish on Instagram! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Bop Or Flop - The Idea Of You (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview] 7:18

6M ago7:18

7:18

Karla K and Fionnuala have a sprawling conversation on The Idea Of You - the film adaptation of the book of the same name. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pub And Drink Flops (with Ali Dunworth) 1:02:04

6M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Writer and author Ali Dunworth joins Fionnuala to discuss pub and drinks flops from over the years. TIMESTAMPS New Legally Blonde prequel series announced: 0:44 Pub And Drinks Flops (with Ali Dunworht): 4:32 Top of the Flops: 52:08 LINKS Buy Ali's book here! Subscribe to Ali's Substack here! Follow Ali on Instagram! Get bonus content on Patreon - p…

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Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore’ (with Kat McKenna) 1:10:36

6M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Writer and fandom expert Kat McKenna joins Fionnuala to discuss Taylor Swift’s albums ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore’ - and how the works paved the way for gargantuan success to come. TIMESTAMPS: News: 0:44 Flop: 2:47 LINKS Kat McKenna’s new book Look What You Made Me Do is out now - get it here Follow Kat on Instagram! Support Flop Culture on Patreon! F…

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Bop Or Flop - Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' [Patreon Preview] 7:47

6M ago7:47

7:47

Writer and DJ Louise Bruton joins Fionnuala to discuss Dua Lipa's third album, Radical Optimism. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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U2's 'Get On Your Boots' (with Irish Number Ones' Aidan Curran) 51:43

6M ago51:43

51:43

Writer and brain behind the blog Irish Number Ones' Aidan Curran joins Fionnuala to discuss U2's Get On Your Boots - and how the song ended the band's stellar international chart success. TIMESTAMPS All of Taylor Swift's broken records: 0:46 U2's Get On Your Boots (with Irish Number Ones Aidan Curran): 3:34 Top of the Flops: 44:43 LINKS Read all ab…

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After We Collided (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview] 6:42

6M ago6:42

6:42

Karla K returns to discuss the first sequel to After, After We Collided. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Looking (with Alex Philamond) 1:19:14

7M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Writer and manicurist Alex Philamond joins me to discuss the HBO series Looking - the Jonathan Groff-led show that was pitched as the gay Sex And The City. But, despite its compelling cast of characters and a dedicated fanbase, Looking was cancelled after two seasons. TIMESTAMPS Hozier's chart successes: 0:46 Looking with Alex Philamond: 3:33 Top o…

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Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan) 1:05:21

7M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Writer and beauty editor joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2000 ballet drama Center Stage. TIMESTAMPS Coachella debrief: 0:44 Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan): 9:07 Top of the Flops: 53:46 LINKS Subscribe to Aisling's Substack here! Follow Aisling on Instagram here! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted…

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Bop Culture - Fleabag S2 E4 (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview] 5:31

7M ago5:31

5:31

Fionnuala and Eoin recap Fleabg season two, episode four. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brooklyn Beckham's Career (with Justin Myers) 1:07:09

7M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Writer and author Justin Myers AKA The Guyliner joins me to discuss Brooklyn Beckham's career, and nepo babies at large. TIMESTAMPS Billie Eilish announces new album: 0:44 Brooklyn Beckham's career (with Justin Myers): 4:51 Top of the Flops: 1:00:33 LINKS Pre-order Justin's new book THE LEADING MAN here! Subscribe to his newsletter here! Editing: A…

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Bop or Flop - Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' (with Zara Hedderman) [Patreon Preview] 5:03

7M ago5:03

5:03

Writer Zara Hedderman joins Fionnuala to discuss the new Beyoncé album Cowboy Carter. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (with John Spillane) 1:11:56

7M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Comedian John Spillane joins Fionnuala to discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 2. TIMESTAMPS The Lizzo of it all: 0:46 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (with John Spillane): 4:53 Top of the Flops: 1:06:02 LINKS Follow John on Instagram and on TikTok! Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Ad…

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Step Up 2: The Streets (with Hannah Mamalis) 47:37

7M ago47:37

47:37

Comedian, writer and actor Hannah Mamalis joins me to discuss dance smash Step Up 2: The Streets. TIMESTAMPS Euphoria delayed, Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen: 1:20 Step Up 2: The Streets (with Hannah Mamalis): 8:26 LINKS Follow Hannah on Instagram here! Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Flop Culture on Instagr…

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