Best Emer McLysaght Podcasts (2024)

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You'll Never Guess What Laura Dockrill's New Novel Is Based On 10:35

3h ago10:35

10:35

'I Love You, I Love You, I Love You,' - Rumour has it if you say it three times in a row, people fall in love with you! Laura Dockrill, British author, illustrator and performance poet joined Alison to chat about her experience with postpartum psychosis and how her new novel 'I Love You, I Love You, I Love You' is based on her first love.…

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Live Show Announcement! 3:24

1h ago3:24

3:24

We're so excited to announce that Grainne and Chantal are back with another live podcast recording on October 19th in London as part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival. Tickets are on sale now so get it in your diary! No excuses! Spend your Saturday afternoon with us at the beautiful Bedford Pub in Balham. Stay tuned to hear who our special gu…

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Don't Worry Folks, Robert Sheehan Is Still Alive And Cool As Ever! 9:20

7h ago9:20

9:20

Actor Robert Sheehan joined Paula MacSweeney on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his role in 'Reunion' at Galway International Arts Festival. He also told us about THAT Instagram post of a gravestone with his name on it!

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Guess What? Andrea Mara Wasn't Always Going To Be An Author! 8:01

7d ago8:01

8:01

Is there 'Someone in the Attic?' Bestselling author, Andrea Mara joined Alison Curtis to chat about how she decided on the career path of an author, her new book 'Someone in the Attic' and finding out one of her novels was being made into a TV series...

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Well If It Isn't Radio's Hottest New Host Michael Fry! 8:21

10d ago8:21

8:21

Haven't you heard? Michael Fry has only gone and got his own radio show! Comedian Michael Fry joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new show 'Lunchtime with Michael Fry' and quashing the beef with the Young Hot Guys.

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It's Official, Marty Gleeson Is Ireland's Next Big Comedian 9:42

10d ago9:42

9:42

"Do you like doughnuts?" Marty Gleeson is an Irish comedian from Limerick in Ireland based in London. She recently won the LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2024 and is known for her offbeat and disarming performance style. She has also secured a place at the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. She joined Alison on We…

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Meet the Man Who Fled War and Now Coaches and Plays Hurling 7:47

13d ago7:47

7:47

Zak Moradi joined Alison on the show this weekend. Zak came to Ireland from Iran when he was just 11, and had to learn to speak English from scratch. Now he's won hurling championships with his club and volunteers as a coach with his club and with Kellogs Cul Camps! For the full chat, hit the play button!…

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These Are The Perfect BBQ Recipes from The Daly Dish 7:58

20d ago7:58

7:58

The Leaving Cert weather is finally here! We've some sunny days coming which makes it the perfect weather for getting the barbecue out! Gina and Karol from The Daly Dish chatted barbecue recipes with Alison and these are must-makes. For the full chat, hit the play button! Summer Lemon Pasta Serves 2 What you need : 200g pasta (whichever type you pr…

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Wait 'Til You Hear How Blu Hydrangea Got Her Drag Name! 6:35

29d ago6:35

6:35

She's a winner baby! The iconic Belfast beauty, Blu Hydrange, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 1 and Dancing With The Stars Runner-Up, joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat all things Pride and how she got her drag name.

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Emer McLysaght And Sarah Breen Can't Stand Being Apart From One Another! 9:32

1M ago9:32

9:32

Name a more iconic duo? We'll wait! Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, the authors behind the 'Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling' series popped into studio with Alison to tell us all about their new venture, The Ballygobbard Project. The girls also talked about why Emer has PTSD from a quiz show she was on when she was a teenager, setting up a joint …

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David Walliams Knew He Had Made It When He Got His Own Branded Tupperware 21:23

1M ago21:23

21:23

What do you get when you mix animals and space? A great idea for a children's book, that's what! Comedian and author, David Walliams joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new book 'Astrochimp', what it's like working with his friend Matt Lucas again and how he ended up getting his own branded Tupperware containers! Who doesn't love T…

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This Is a First! We Surprised Nicola Coughlan With Her Bridgerton Co-Star’s Hidden Talent 11:40

1M ago11:40

11:40

Bridgerton fever has hit Today FM! Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton joined Alison Curtis in studio to chat about the third series of Bridgerton and THOSE raunchy scenes. And in radio first, Luke Newton's secret talent was revealed to Nicola LIVE on air!

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Katja Mia Has Some Iconic Picks For The Top 1000 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

She is booked and busy and she IS the moment! Katja Mia, Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador, popped into studio with Alison Curtis to chat about her busiest year ever, her training schedule and who she would include in Today FM's Top 1000. For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.

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91: Emergency Episode! Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford 20:39

2M ago20:39

20:39

STOP THE PRESS! The Way They Were bring you an emergency episode following the demise of one of daytime TV's greatest love stories. Where were you on Saturday 25th May 2024, when Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford announced they are divorcing? Well, Grainne and Chantal were all over the Whatsapp group in the aftermath of this devastating news and saw…

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Rhasidat Adeleke Says It’s About Time Countries Started To Pay Attention To Ireland 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

Rhasidat Adeleke is Ireland's sprinting sensation! The new University of Texas graduate is weeks away from her debut on the Olympic stage. She joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about the story behind her realising her lightning speed and her journey from promising talent to international star. Catch the full chat by pressing the play butto…

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It’s Shane Dan Byrne, But He’s Gay! 10:21

2M ago10:21

10:21

Comedian Shane Dan Byrne is a man of many talents but admin is NOT one of them! He can however spot an Irish person abroad from a mile away. He has been all over the country and even Down Under with his show 'But He's Gay'. He joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his tour, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and comedy just being for f…

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The Cast Of Bridgerton Give Alison The Tea On Season 3 10:17

2M ago10:17

10:17

Bridgerton is back! Esteemed members of Today FM, on this very special day, Lady Alison Curtis was joined on Weekend Breakfast by some of the cast of Bridgerton to discuss the goings on in Mayfair and what viewers can expect from this season.

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Mario Rosenstock helps Alison brush up on her impressions 11:47

2M ago11:47

11:47

We’re celebrating 25 years of Gift Grub on Today FM and the man of the hour, Mario Rosenstock joined Alison Curtis in studio to chat about how it has evolved over the years. The guys looked forward to his gig in the 3Arena next year and Alison made a stab at some of Mario's best known impressions.

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Vicki Notaro's Debut Book 'Reality Check' Is Here 10:02

2M ago10:02

10:02

Journalist Vicki Notaro has just released her highly-anticipated debut novel, Reality Check. She joins Alison for chats about where the idea came from, how everyone seems to want to write a book and what TV show Alison just can't get into. For the full chat, press the play button on this page.

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Hilary Rose from The Young Offenders Chats Season 4, Her New Podcast and 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

The new season of The Young Offenders has just started and Hilary Rose is back! She chats with Alison about how close she's become with one cast member in particular, how they've aged up the characters and her podcast. For the full chat, hit the play button on this page.

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Riona O'Connor's Mom Still Can't Understand Her Scottish Husband 8:37

2M ago8:37

8:37

What do you get when you put your Kerry mother and Scottish husband in a room together? A lesson in how to Google Translate! Comedy Singer-Songwriter and Performer Riona O'Connor joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about creating relatable content, her love for her home county of Kerry and why she stockpiles Savlon.…

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Cassie Stokes Has People Shouting Bambino At Her In The Street 8:50

3M ago8:50

8:50

Looking for some top recommendations? Well look no further! Cassie Stokes has become a name everyone knows after her ‘Best Of’ series took off on social media, showcasing the best of Ireland for food and drink. Cassie joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to reveal some of her favourite spots to visit around the country for pizza, pints and cra…

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90: Rachel Parris, LIVE! Ken Barlow and Deirdre Rasheed 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

To mark the end of this epic season of The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal once again took to the stage to entertain the masses and bring a long lost love story back to life, helping them with this task is comedian and all round good egg, Rachel Paris! But 'who is the couple that will see out the current series?' I hear you all scream... perhaps…

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Heartstopper's Bradley Riches Loved Being Housemates With Louis Walsh 8:31

3M ago8:31

8:31

Bradley Riches is fresh from his stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house. People will also recognise him from his role as James McEwan in Season 2 of the Netflix series 'Heartstopper.' Bradley joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to discuss what plans are in store for Season 3 and what it's like to live with the King of Talent, Louis Walsh.…

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Actress India Mullen Shares Why 'Normal People' Was Her Favourite Project To Star In 13:44

3M ago13:44

13:44

Actress India Mullen is probably best known for her roles in 'Red Rock' and the hit series 'Normal People.' But she wasn't always going to be an actress! She joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about how she became an accidental actress, why 'Normal People' is her favourite project she has worked on and the wave of Irish talent taking…

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89: Chelsea Devantez: Burt Reynolds & Loni Anderson 1:12:36

3M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

This week, the team welcomes a guest from across the pond, as writer, comedian and podcaster Chelsea Devantez ignores the time difference to bring us a couple who are the epitome of late 80s glamour and glitz - plus a firm favourite of Chantal's - it's Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson! On paper this couple had everything, but behind the scenes it wa…

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Kwanghi Chan Tells Us The Big Mistakes People Make With Woks 7:10

3M ago7:10

7:10

Have you got a wok at home but you never quite manage to use it right? Resident chef for the Six O'Clock Show, Kwanghi Chan, chatted with Alison on Weekend Breakfast about his book 'WOK' being the first Irish-Chinese cookbook to ever be published and how to avoid the most common mistakes made with using a wok! To hear the full chat, hit the play bu…

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Kathryn Thomas Chats How Becoming A Mother Impacts Your Career 10:24

3M ago10:24

10:24

Broadcaster Kathryn Thomas joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about how becoming a mother impacts your career, what age you feel and the song that follows her everywhere. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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88: Jen Brister: Virginia Woolf & Vita Sackville-West 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Today Grainne and Chantal show their cultured sides, as they rub shoulders with the literati, courtesy of this week's guest, the very highbrow comedian, Jen Brister! Not only do we get to imagine what a night on the town in the roaring twenties with Virgina Woolf and Vita Sackville-West might look like, but we are also treated to some excellent dra…

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Chef Will Coleman Shares His 6-to-1 Grocery Method 7:35

3M ago7:35

7:35

Will Coleman is a viral chef who shares delicious, easy-to-make recipes online. It turns out, that means he's the perfect person for giving us tips on doing the food shop! He's come up with a way to make healthy meals without needing to spend ages meal-planning and without the risk of buying more than you can use. To hear all about it, hit the play…

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Jake Carter Gives Us His Coffee Shop Recommendations 9:56

3M ago9:56

9:56

Jake Carter isn't just a pop music star - he's also a coffee buff! Seeing as he's been to so many places around the country, we had to find out his top five coffee shop recommendations. Plus Alison and Jake chat about their first time meeting at a Strictly Come Dancing event - and who's the meaner judge. For the full chat, hit the play button on th…

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87: Emer McLysaght: CBB's Chantelle & Preston 1:10:46

3M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

This week's episode is a fever dream for everyone involved, as not only is one-half of this week's couple an actual friend of the show and past guest, but it's perhaps one of the most notorious celebrity romances to have emerged from reality TV. Yes, it's true to say that this week's guest, writer Emer McLysaght played an absolute blinder when she …

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I'm Grand Mam's Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby Talk Cork Accents, Mams and The Tour 10:28

3M ago10:28

10:28

Two of the biggest podcasters of the moment, Kevin and PJ from I'm Grand Mam caught up with Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast. The pair are gearing up for an Irish tour that's sold out half its venues so far, so we found out how they're feeling about it and why their Cork accents seems to be a draw for listeners. Plus, what are the funny things th…

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Big Busk Stories: "If Someone Believes In You, You Start To Believe In Yourself" 1:54

3M ago1:54

1:54

Marie uses her lived experience to help those experiencing homelessness. Now Marie works for Focus Ireland. We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland to help end homelessness in Ireland, are you? Find out more at TodayFM.com/Busk

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86: Scott McGlynn: Anna Farris & Chris Pratt 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

In today's episode, hosts Grainne and Chantal couldn't be more decided on which couple thrived and who survived in the power struggle that was Chris Pratt and Anna Faris! Cos if getting hench doesn't signal impending doom, joining an alt-right Christian religion sure as hell will! Huge thanks to presenter and actor Scott McGlynn for finally allowin…

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85: Olga Koch: Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher 1:03:17

4M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Although it's very common to see May to December romances in Tinsel Town, today's showbiz couple raised eyebrows in the gossip pages, when an older woman dared to court a man below her age bracket - but the world was a different place when Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher were stepping out, and now women have no prejudice against them for age, or look…

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Ricky Tomlinson Says Artists That Don't Have Time For Fans Shouldn't Be in Showbiz 10:30

4M ago10:30

10:30

Ricky describes Liverpool as Ireland’s second capital! And his love of the Emerald Isle started decades ago when he met all the Irish ex-pats on the building sites. Since then he has considered it his second home. He played Bobby Grant in Brookside, and DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker but he is best known as the lovable and lewd Jim Royle in The Royle …

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Meet the Kerryman Who Is Cycling Across The Globe 7:18

4M ago7:18

7:18

He is the Tom Crean of cycling. A Kerryman with adventure on his mind. Tomas Mac an t-Saoir has travelled through the USA, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East – and he is just back from touring from India through Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. And ALL of it on two wheels! He is the The Kerryman cycling…

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84: Sooz Kempner: Barbra Streisand & Elliott Gould 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In today's episode, we say 'Hello Dolly' to 'Funny Girl' Sooz Kempner, who brings us epic proportions of Hollywood heartbreak, courtesy of a couple who probably STILL lament, 'The Way We Were' even after several decades apart. Grainne and Chantal would cross 11,12 or even 13 Oceans to find out what a night was like on the town with Barbra Streisand…

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83: Yolanda Copes-Stepney: Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey 1:12:57

4M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

This week we're breaking down the fourth wall and digging into the weeds of the wild relationship between the OG Newlyweds, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey! Thanks to our incredible guest, podcaster Yolanda Copes-Stepney, we get the chance to relive truly iconic reality TV moments and remember the magic of the noughties... the cream turtle necks, s…

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TREACY'S BAR & RESTAURANT, LAOIS 33:10

4M ago33:10

33:10

Hello Potatoes! In this special episode supported by Laois Tourism, we loaded ourselves into Emer's Nissan Juke and headed to the gateway to Ireland's Ancient East, County Laois. Not only will you hear about our experience at Treacy's Bar and Restaurant this week but we also discuss our favourite place to spend €34 per visit, Sostrene & Grene. We a…

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LEGO Master Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught Told Us All About The Irish Bricktionary Tour 7:02

4M ago7:02

7:02

Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught is one of the world’s leading LEGO® brick artists. He is one of only twenty-one LEGO® certified professionals globally. Like a Jedi Knight of all things brick related! He is known to many this side of the world as judge of Channel Four's LEGO® Masters Australia The exhibition is inspired by his bestselling book ‘The Brickti…

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82: Daniel Foxx: Bill & Melinda Gates 1:01:36

4M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

This week's ep brings us the final 'Word' on what happens when geeks fall in - and out - of love, as we find out why the king and queen of Silicon Valley's feelings towards each other ultimately went micro-soft. Yes, prepare to nerd out on the story of Bill and Melinda Gates, all thanks to this week's guest, writer and comedian, Daniel Foxx! What w…

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Our Next Live Show with... Rachel Parris! 3:53

4M ago3:53

3:53

Helloooo London! We're back with another live show at the wonderful Museum of Comedy in Holborn. We all need something to look forward to right now and this is just the ticket. Kicking off at 7pm on April 3rd, Grainne and Chantal will be dissecting a brand new couple breakup chosen by our ultra special guest, comedian Rachel Parris! We can't wait t…

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Alisha Weir Didn't Tell Anyone She Was In Matilda Until The Trailer Came Out 6:55

5M ago6:55

6:55

Alisha Weir has been in Matilda, Wicked Little Letters and now Abigail – and she's only 14! It wasn't Alison's first time chatting with Alisha, so the pair caught up on how the last two years have been going for her and whether the films are affecting her school life. Alisha shared how she handled the news that she was in Matilda with her school ma…

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81: Michelle Brasier: Julia Fox & Kanye West 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Time to cast your minds back to the heady days of 2022 for this week's celebrity mess brought to us by live link-up all the way down under with Australian comedian and actor Michelle Brasier. Yes, this week The Way They Were straddles many time zones, as our London-based hosts speak to our antipodean guest to explore the total car crash that was th…

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Brendan Gleeson Says Joaquin Phoenix in Joker Was The Best Performance He Had Ever Seen 11:36

5M ago11:36

11:36

National Treasure and Irish acting legend Brendan Gleeson on Weekend Breakfast. Alison has not hidden the fact that Brendan is one of her absolute heroes. She spoke to him about his brand-new documentary, ‘Brendan Gleeson's Farewell to Hughes’ and why he felt it was so important to record this period in his life and what trad music and a creative s…

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Laura De Barra Reveals The One Thing We Should Always Do In Changing Rooms! 9:13

5M ago9:13

9:13

Laura de Barra is a Cork-born property portfolio developer and illustrator working in the competitive London rental market. Her first book, 'Gaff Goddess', was a No.1 bestseller. Now she has turned her hand to clothing. She reveals all the helpful hacks and advice from things to consider before we buy an item of clothing, changing room cheats, tryi…

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80: Sunil Patel: The Notorious B.I.G & Faith Evans 1:07:48

5M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

And we're back in the room, as we kick off the series proper with the next batch of celebrity guests, bringing us their fave showbiz couples for Grainne and Chantal's take on why things just didn't work out. This week, actor and comedian Sunil Patel brings us a hot mess of 90s East / West Coast, with a story notorious in just about every way, as we…

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Former Model Louise Boyce Exposed A Trick Magazines And Websites Never Revealed 7:57

5M ago7:57

7:57

Former model and Mother of 3 Award winning content creator Sunday Times bestselling author, campaigner - Louise Boyce is better known online as Mamasstillgotit_ She pivoted from plus size positive modelling to comedy content creator during Covid and never looked back. On Instagram she has built up a following of over 500k and on Tik Tok nearly 400k…

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