Best Kelly Crichton & Nicola Murphy Podcasts (2024)

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Vote! Ashely Madison, Nicola Coughlan, The fish doorbell and Oasis rumours 44:03

1M ago44:03

44:03

We are catching up on all the craic of the past ten days for quite a while at the start of the pod but the first items is news - mainly news of the general election in the UK but also a few other bits. Nicola has been watching Netflix, three-part drama Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal and Bridgerton - be prepared. In an unplanned segue Nicola …

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The rise of the dumb phone, Godzilla Minus One, Airbnb horror stories and Eurovision debacle(s) 34:37

1M ago34:37

34:37

After a week off to celebrate the nuptials of our brother Paudie to his lovely bride Siobhan - we are back, happily in once piece. We start with a chat about the rise of the dumb phone aka a phone that doesnt' have the internet or a million apps etc. Nicola's tip this week is for Godzilla Minus One - hear why she recommends it. Our Fox of the Week …

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Face fatigue, Baby Reindeer, Lilian Bland, 90s and Ivor Novello nominees 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

Ever catch your own image on a zoom call and think - uh, tired? Well, it's true, being on camera in meetings causes fatigue, find out about research done by the University of Galway to prove it. Nicola has been watching Baby Reindeer which has proven to be a big hit for Netflix and is challenging perceptions on stalking and abusive relationships. O…

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Summer holiday bargains, Fallout, Viola Liuzzo, Peggy and Molly, and Kneecap 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

Looking to bag yourself a cheap summer holiday - we've got all the tips for you. Nicola's TV tip this week is for Fallout, video game-based post apocalyptic goodness. Out Fox of the Week this week is civil rights campaigner Viola Liuzzo. Our follow this week is 100% wholesome - it's for @Peggyandmolly on a variety of social media. Finally, out musi…

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True crime = red flag, Shogun, Marian Keyes, escaped animals and Joker: Folie à Deux 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

This week we're talking about how watching true crime documentaries or listening to this type of content could be a red flag! On TV we're watching Shogun on Disney+. Big recommend. Our Fox of the Week is the inimitable Marian Keyes - she's a tonic. Our follow is for good wholesome animal content with @wildlifewithcookie think animals who have smugg…

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Sustaining clothes, Wilma Mankiller, 3 Body Problem and ABBA on the move 32:14

3M ago32:14

32:14

This week our first item is about the quality of clothes - new research shows the price of clothes doesn't necessarily indicate their durability or quality. We talk about how we can make them last longer. Nicola has some TV recommendations including 3 Body Problem on Disney+ and Homicide: New York. Kelly watched The Long Good Friday and muses over …

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Olivia Coleman on the Hollywood gender pay gap, Jasmin Paris, Courtney Love's new podcast & more 33:46

3M ago33:46

33:46

First up with hear from the legend that is Olivia Coleman on the gender pay gap in Hollywood as well as her love of swearing. Nicola has a couple of reviews for the telly this week, Madame Web and the challenging Quiet on Set: the dark side of kids TV. Our fox this week is Jasmin Paris who just became the first female finisher of the Berkeley Marat…

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Style trends, An Irish Wish, Eavan Boland, top Irish websites & SXSW boycott 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

We're trying to keep it light first thing this week with some top style trends - we're not on board with all of them but that's no reason why you shouldn't be! Our TV chat this week revolves around two very different items - Lindsay Lohan's Netflix film, An Irish Wish and a new documentary on their You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolf Pack - a stor…

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OMG it's Episode 100 and International Women's Day 30:25

4M ago30:25

30:25

We are delighted to bring you episode 100 of Fox Force Five - we've come a long way baby - thanks for being there with us. Here's to 100 more! This week Kelly starts with the news of assisted dying and euthanasia being recommended to be legislated around in Ireland. This will be a huge step for those who support the right to die for people with ter…

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The Referendum, Celebrity Big Brother, Kate Bush & Record Store Day 37:08

4M ago37:08

37:08

We start on a more serious note this week with talk of the referendum - we'll explain what it's all about and why you should vote. Nicola talks us through the list of celebrities taking to the Big Brother house next week - there's a few beauties in there. Our Fox of the Week this week is a fascinating character called Dr.Denmark - once the 5th olde…

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Travel trends for 2024, Annie Lennox, Top Apps and Man Utd x Stone Roses x Adidas collab 29:06

5M ago29:06

29:06

This week we talk travel trends for 2024, see if you can guess what some of them are from there clever 'play on words' titles... Nicola is hotly anticipating One Day - and it sounds fab - hear why. Our Fox this week is Annie Lennox, for being awesome but also her great performance and protest against the war in Gaza on this week's Grammy's. Nicola …

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Vikings, hobbies, Masters of the Air, St. Brigid, Runpee and Bambi Thug 32:21

5M ago32:21

32:21

Have you ever thought about a hobby? Maybe you should - we discuss. Nicola has been watching Masters of the Air and the Boys in the Boat - she tells all. Our Fox this Week is maybe, unsurprisingly, St.Brigid - hear some stories about her you may not have heard before. Our follow this week is an app, Runpee and it is GENIUS. Find out why. Finally, w…

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Tea unlike ever before, Napoleon, Rebecca Welch, morbid follows and cheeky Madonna fans 35:22

5M ago35:22

35:22

We've got a little experiment for you this week - so grab a cuppa and some salt and join in! Nicola's watch this week is Napoleon - she was quite dissapointed with it for a number of reasons - find out why. Our Fox of the Week is Rebecca Welch - the first female official to referee a Premier League football match in the UK. The follow this week is …

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Women & saving $$, Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh, The Pact and hot albums of 2024 35:32

5M ago35:32

35:32

We are back - after an extended break - we have missed you and doing this podcast! So much to talk about and so little time! First up we're talking money - saving money and pensions. Yes, it's a painful chat but necessary. Nicola has been watching lots of TV (haven't we all?) so she has some recommendations including Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. Ou…

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Reflecting on your year, Christmas TV, You're our Fox, Nanalan and Hey Jude trauma 20:24

6M ago20:24

20:24

On our final podcast of 2024 we start with some advice about not beating yourself up about what you've not done but celebrating the wins, big or small. Nicola has some great TV recommendations for the festive season. Our Fox of the Week is in fact our Foxes of the Week - well more, the year - you guys - the wonderful Mammies and Carers out there. K…

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What not to say to a woman, Leave the World Behind, Ada Lovelace & Damon Albert slagging off the Rolling Stones 36:38

7M ago36:38

36:38

This week we spend quite a bit of time sharing stories of slightly inebriated Christmas parties - yes, I know. Shocking. Our first item this week is about what not to say to women - particularly in the areas of fertivityly, pregnancy, hormones, motherhood etc. We talk 'Leave the World Behind' again this week, but this time having watched it! Our Fo…

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Word of the year, Sandra Day O'Connor, Leave the World Behind and Kiss living forever 29:40

7M ago29:40

29:40

We're not sure if we're late for last week's episode or early for this week's - but hey, we're here. First up we talk new words and the word of the year 'rizz', what do you reckon that means? Apparently if you're not gen z you probably won't know. Nicola tells us about her ongoing love affair with old ER episodes but also about new disaster movie '…

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Reflecting on sad times in Dublin, safe shopping, The Crown, Scamanda and Xmas No.1s 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

We are in a solemn mood today when we start with the goings on in Dublin. We move to chat about how to protect yourself from scams when shopping online. Nicola tells us about the return of The Crown and we talk I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here - and debate whether to ditch it due to Farage's presence. We have a first on the podcast this week as w…

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Christmas stress-prevention, Big Brother, ER, Jane Austen, and Nadine Shah vs Adam Clayton 37:12

7M ago37:12

37:12

Our aim is to help prevent some upcoming stress with the impending Christmas period - we provide tips to help all the women out there shoulder this massive burden/project/fun. Nicola recommends Dumb Money and has been catching up on ER, such a comfort watch and we have a chat about Big Brother and this week's final. Our Fox of the Week is Jane Aust…

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Inclusive/judgement free spin classes, Scary movies (again), Joni Mitchell and 'Now and Then' 37:06

8M ago37:06

37:06

On the chit chat Nicola tells us about her recent night out at Singalong Social in Cork for Britney vs.Beyonce - we debate! First up Kelly tells us about a new type of gym or class experience in Dublin which is challenging the status quo when it comes to body image, exercise and the space in which we are physically active. On our telly chat Nicola'…

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Second hand furniture tips, top scary movies, Doris Lessing, scary podcast and Girls Aloud news 31:55

8M ago31:55

31:55

If you're thinking you need to get some furniture sorted out in the next while why not consider second hand - you're helping to save he planet and could end up with a unique piece that's better quality than most of what's available new. We give you some tips from Lisa Dawson via RTE on how to shop second hand furniture. For telly this week Nicola r…

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Phobias, Madonna, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Retrivals and Britney's Memoir 37:43

8M ago37:43

37:43

On the hunt for spooky things to bring you we stumbled across phobias - so learn where phobias come from and what we can do to combat them. Nicola takes us through The Fall of the House of Usher, new to Netflix and well worth a watch. We kinda can't believe it, that she hasn't made the cut before but our Fox of the Week is none other than the Queen…

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So long to Aertel, Big Brother, Nages Mohammadi and Cher's 'kidnapping' drama 30:03

9M ago30:03

30:03

After a short break (sorry about that) strange times, we are back and starting with the nostalgia-driven news that we bid so-long to Aertel today (that's Teletext in Ireland for you UK folk). Then we talk the return of Big Brother as well as a few other things. Our Fox of the Week is Nagres Mohammadi, who won the Nobel prize for peace last week for…

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Women in the music industry or lack thereof, Strays, Billie Jean King and more 36:15

9M ago36:15

36:15

We are heralding Annie McManus on our first item today, she's been giving evidence to the misogyny in music inquiry at the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee in London. She's been lamenting the lack of women in the music industry and speaking about her experience as often the only woman on a show bill. Lots of different chat for film …

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Bad bedtime snacks, Virgin River, Grandma Moses, Taste of Cinema and Keane 36:00

10M ago36:00

36:00

Welcome listeners, this week we start with things you shouldn't eat before bed if you want to have a decent night's sleep. Nicola tells us about Greatest Day and Virgin River and we chat a bit about the NTAs and the upcoming need to start watching old TV series due to the actor's strike in LA. Our fox this week is an amazing lady, Grandma Moses. Ou…

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Dating jargon, Greatest Days, the Irish women's athletic team, Strike Force Five and Eminem says 'No!' 36:33

10M ago36:33

36:33

First up we chat dating jargon - you've probably heard of 'red flags' or 'ghosting' but have you heard of 'beige flags' and 'cookie-jarring'?? Nic gives us the heads up for Greatest Day - the take that musical available on Amazon Prime now - review coming soon. We also talk about recent newsworthy happenings on Below Deck - the producers intervenin…

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Sustainable wardrobes, Poisoned, And Just Like That, Margaret O'Carroll and Dolly Parton 36:49

11M ago36:49

36:49

Heeeey! We kick off this week with ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable. Nic's TV recommends Poisoned about the lack of regulation in the food industry in America and And Just Like That - which we pick apart. Our fox this week is from waaaaaay back Irish Queen Margaret O'Carroll. Our follows are @culturaltutor and a reminder of @ATrightmovie…

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All the news and things since we've been away. We're back! 34:10

11M ago34:10

34:10

Hooray, we are back! Kelly and Nicola here - and baby Méabh (in a non-speaking part on this episode). We have news of some new rights for women as regards periods or menopause leave. We chat about the big blockbusters of the summer, Barbie and Oppenheimer. Our Fox this week is a secret so you'll have to listen. We talk about Kelly's new documentary…

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Tina Turner, 80 for Brady and ABBA still not performing together 35:33

1y ago35:33

35:33

We're here for our last episode for a while as Nicola faces into being a new mom. We catch up on all the excitement of the last two weeks, awesome weather, Beyonce, Harry Styles and more! Kelly talks about a new campaign from the National Women's Council to resolve some of the ongoing issues around abortion rights. Five years since we repealed the …

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Job interview red flags, gory movies, Martha Stewart and Billy Corgan's ego 33:23

1y ago33:23

33:23

What if your perspective boss had to give you references? We discuss. Nicola has been watching some gory films this week Evid Dead Rise and Renfield starring Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Hoult. Our Fox this week is Martha Stewart for the simple reason of showing body positive on the front cover of Sports Illustrated this month. Not just for movie buffs…

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Skin care debunked, Queen Charlotte, Phyllis Wheatley & Eurovision 37:20

1y ago37:20

37:20

We kick off this week by debunking some skin care myths - we aim to help you avoid over-priced products. Nic has been to see the last in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and....loved it. She also tells us about Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Our Fox this week is Phyllis Wheatley, the first African America woman to publish poetry. Nic's f…

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Abortion review update, Catastrophe, Kirsten Neuschafer and Lizzo and James Galway duet 31:53

1y ago31:53

31:53

This week we kick off with the recent review of Ireland's abortion service, which still needs improving. We talk about Catastrophe in the TV segment - comedy written and starting Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. Out Fox of the Week is Kirsten Neuschafer who is the first woman to win the round the world Golden Globe yacht race. Our follow this week is…

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Marathon euphoria, Deadly Dupes, Catherina MacKiernan, Harry Belafonte 45:30

1y ago45:30

45:30

Kelly survived the London Marathon - hear a synopsis :) We all love a dupe - so we have some top dupes for you this week. Nicola tells us about a not so good and a good film she watched this week - Cocaine Bear and Women Talking - can you tell which is which? Our fox this week is London-marathon-inspired Catherina MacKiernan - Irish runner. Nicola'…

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London Marathon anxiety, Julie Andrews, Doggest and Lewis Capaldi 37:39

1y ago37:39

37:39

We are back after our Easter break and it's 3 days to Kelly's marathon - ohhhh shit. Haha. Kelly kicks off by telling us about that 'blah' or 'meh' feeling and how we spend most of our lives in that 'inbetween' world. To escape this space and live in a better place listen to our recommendations. Nicola tells ua bout the new Dungeons and Dragons fil…

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Bartending red flags, Wild Isles, Julia Child and music documentaries 33:53

1y ago33:53

33:53

We start with the red flags you should watch out for in bars - i.e. signs it's not a good place to drink - like using the glass as an ice scoop - session ahoy! Nicola tells us about Wild Isles and how the beautiful Killarney National Park and its deer featured this week. Our Fox of the Week is Julia Child, the original TV Chef and all round inspira…

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Retrofuturism, Margaret Atwood, Tik Tok and Robert Smith Vs Ticketmaster 36:22

1+ y ago36:22

36:22

First up this never ending thirst for nostalgia moves into reviving the digital camera - we discuss. Nicola recommends Netflix documentary MH370: The Plane That Disappeared - it goes through what happened that we know of and the various conspiracy theories surrounding this flight that 'dissappeared'. Our Fox this week is Margaret Atwood, who is a m…

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The Equality Referendum, Best Irish TV and music & ditching Mother's day 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

38:00

Hello - first up this week we here about Nicola's new addition (and it's not the baby) then we talk about the newly announced referendum on gender equality - and why it's important to update our constitution. We chat about the season finale of The Last of Us plus Nicola gives us her top Irish TV programmes of all time, for the week that's in it. Th…

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Nostalgia TV, Drive to Survive, The Last of Us, Edna O'Brien and that Glastonbury line up 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

This week we talk nostalgia watches - going back to those programmes and films that bring familiarity and comfort and what it means for us. Nic's been watching the new season of Drive to Survive and we talk The Last of Us a lil too. Our Fox of the Week is Irish author and trailblazer Edna O'Brien. Our follow this week is for a plethora of nostalgia…

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A man's world, Outlander, Childhood tv trauma and Matt Healy vs Oasis 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

37:03

Kelly and Nicola return! First up this week we talk about how the world is made for men, from the 9-5 to cars and CPR dummies. Sigh. Nic's TV chat this much touches on Marvel's new Ant Man movie but dwells on Kelly's recent encounter with Sam Heughan - Outlander star. Our Fox this Week was one of the Irish Jews who died during the holocaust Esther …

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Vaginal health, Pamela documentary, Aretha Franklin, Super Bowl Half Time shows & The Grammys Controversy 43:14

1+ y ago43:14

43:14

It's a music heavy episode this week - although we start somewhere completely different, vaginal health or more specially what your vagina doesn't need. Nic talks to us about Pamela, a Love Story. Our Fox this week is the one and only Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Nicola talks us through some of the best Super Bowl half-time shows of all time in …

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Time to Rest, Physical 100, Anne Bonny, bargain hunting tips & Rolling Stones top 200 singers of all time 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

37:21

Leading on from last week, we're talking about rest and it's importance in our lives...namely, we need to get some more of it in our lives. On TV chat, Nic tempts us by alluding to an excellent episode of The Last of Us but we focus more on Korean game show Physical 100 - available on Netflix now. Anne Bonny is our Fox this week - a pirate badass f…

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Burnout, The Last of Us, Happy Valley, Shonda Rhimes and Dolly Parton 37:12

1+ y ago37:12

37:12

This week we start with talking about Jacinda Ardern and burnout - what a great leader she has been and even greater for knowing when to give yourself and break and being honest about that. TV this week is The Last of Us - dystopian future based on a computer game - so far so good - Kelly gives a reference to Happy Valley because, let's face it, it…

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Damp January, Kaleidoscope & John Lydon for Ireland's Eurovision entry 36:10

1+ y ago36:10

36:10

We're back and had a great break - we hope you all did too. First up is 'Damp January' - frankly, it's just better than 'Dry January' - and we're talking alcohol consumption here not weather (for once). Nic tells us about some good telly including White Lotus, Emily in Paris and Kaleidoscope, a mind bending new series you can watch in any order (it…

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Episode 66 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

32:45

First up Nicola shares some amazing good news with us - no spoilers here : ) interesting facts about Christmas - prepare to wow your family over Christmas dinner! Telly is all about Christmas telly - what's on, when...a great little guide on what to watch over the festive period. Our Fox this week is you listener - all the women caring for and look…

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Episode 65 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

38:05

This week we start with how to have a more sustainable Christmas and save money - 9 tips for you. Nicola talks Christmas films old and new including Spirited with Ryan Reynolds. Our fox this week is Dame Judy Dench, and what an illustrious career she has had! Nic's follow this week is for Chickenshopdates on YouTube. Sounds bizarre but highly recom…

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Episode 64 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

35:08

We start with the 13 things you shouldn't do at the office Christmas party - yes, 13 things! Our TV chat this week covers Wednesday, Yellowstone and Slow Horses. Our Fox of the Week is wonderful Christine McVie who sadly passed away recently. Our follow this week is @HistoryCoolKids on twitter and Insta - which is a very enlightening account. Final…

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Episode 63 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

Winter exercise - meh. But we have some tips on how to get on with it. TV this week is all about the Late Late TOY SHOW! How exciting! Our Fox this week is Rosemary Coogan - a new European astronaut -how cool. Our follow is the priceless @homeandaway.earlyyears on insta - does what it says on the tin. Finally, music news is the best mash up of all …

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Episode 62 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

'Loud parenting' - what is it and why we should be doing it. The Crown, some mad foreign language films and other stuff on TV this week. The legend that is Lucille Ball is our Fox of the Week - you may well learn more about her than you knew before. In our follow/recommend this week we talk about the demise of Twitter - is there an alternative we c…

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Episode 61 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

34:05

Kayne has been cancelled but who else has fallen foul of the media, the public and ultimately the brands who pay them? Nicola tells us about Netflix's Big Mouth - an animated tale of growing up - that's pretty graphic and debase. Our Fox of the Week is Savita Halappanavar as we mark the 10th anniversary of her unnecessary passing when she was refus…

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Episode 60 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

36:07

Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD - it's the time of year for it to start kicking in so learn more about how to understand it and combat it with us. We talk lots of things on the TV today but mainly Bravo Con and Unsolved Mysteries. We are resisting a Fox of the Week this week - Violet Gibson who has been honoured in Dublin this week. Our follow i…

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