The Women's Podcast, hosted by Róisín Ingle & Kathy Sheridan. Producers: Róisín Ingle and Suzanne Brennan. By women, for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We cover a lot of things on this podcast. We love covering trials, true crime, and conspiracies. Mimi & Wheezus (@themimiandwheezusshow) • Instagram photos and videos
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At the beginning of 2019, writer and journalist Kitty Ruskin was young, free, and single and eager to give her sex life a bit of a shake-up. Having previously shunned the idea of one-night stands and kissing complete strangers, Ruskin decided to embrace her sexuality and embark upon a year of no-strings, casual sex. Partly inspired by Sex and the C…
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American Murders: Scott Peterson (Laci Peterson)
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In this episode we discuss the details of Scott Peterson's murder of his wife Laci Peterson.By Mimi & Wheezus
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Laura Dockrill: Love, longing & postpartum psychosis
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Laura Dockrill was just 14 years old when she first set eyes on her husband, Maccabees guitarist Hugo White. The pair quickly began an intense relationship, exchanging carefully curated mixtapes and letters doused in Body Shop perfume. Despite a longing on both sides, the teenagers never let their friendship spill over into romance. It is this tale…
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In this episode we discuss the horrific crimes of Drew Peterson, former police officer and current convicted murderer.By Mimi & Wheezus
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In this episode, author and journalist Fiona McPhillips talks to Róisín Ingle about her new novel, When We Were Silent. It’s a thriller set in a Dublin convent school, where a culture of silence and abuse is rampant. The story was partly inspired by the 2020 podcast series about disgraced Irish swim coach George Gibney. In this wide-ranging convers…
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Ready For It? It’s our Taylor Swiftathon
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The Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, is finally back in Dublin this weekend, bringing her Eras tour to more than 150 thousand fans at the Aviva Stadium over three nights. To celebrate the singer's return, we’ve gathered a panel of Swifties to talk about her music, stardom, and her dedicated fanbase. Writer, DJ, and disability activist Louise Bruton give…
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In this episode we discuss the Boeing Scandal.By Mimi & Wheezus
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Last year, just 23% of all engineering graduates in Ireland were women, while female engineers currently represent just 12% of the profession. Orlagh Costello, an engineer, coach, and speaker, is on a mission to change this and to encourage more women into this very male-dominated industry. Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23…
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The Neuroscience of Manifesting: Sabina Brennan
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According to psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan, we all have the power to manifest our dreams into reality. However, it has nothing to do with wishful or magical thinking. Manifesting, she says, requires a change in the way we think and behave: it’s about learning how to harness the power of the brain. In her new book,The Neuroscienc…
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Surviving the split: How to have a good divorce in Ireland
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When it comes to getting divorced in Ireland, many couples end up going through the Irish courts to settle their separation agreements. This process often involves one side battling against the other and can, in some cases, take years to finalise, costing anywhere from twenty to sixty thousand euros. According to divorce expert and author Michelle …
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American Murders: Cabin 28 Keddie Murders
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In this episode we discuss the unsolved murder case of the 1981 Cabin 28 Keddie Murders!By Mimi & Wheezus
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Best of The Women’s Podcast: Caitlin Moran
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A regular on The Women's Podcast, journalist and author Caitlin Moran was in Dublin recently as part of her latest book tour. As someone who regularly discusses the problems of girls and women in public, Moran has often been confronted with the question: “But what about men?”. Indeed, the statistics on male misery are grim: boys are falling behind …
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How To Get Away With Murder: Casey Anthony
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In this episode we cover the murder case of Caylee Anthony and the ruling of her alleged killer and mother, Casey Anthony.By Mimi & Wheezus
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Women in Politics: Battling the rising tide of abuse
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The local and European elections are taking place in just over two weeks time, on Friday June 7th. Since the beginning of the campaign, there have been a number of worrying incidents where election candidates have faced intimidation, harassment and abuse while out canvassing or hanging up party posters. Green Party Councillor Janet Horner and Socia…
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In this episode, we discuss the murder of Travis Alexander and the charges against Jodi Arias.By Mimi & Wheezus
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Author, podcaster and fond friend of the show, Marian Keyes is back with her sixteenth novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’. It follows Anna Walsh, as she ditches her high-flying PR job and makes the move from the Big Apple to the wilds of Connemara. In this episode, Keyes talks to Róisín Ingle about abandoning the original idea for the book, in favour of …
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In this episode we discuss Britain's first female serial killer, Mary Ann Cotton.By Mimi & Wheezus
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Childfree by choice: The women who choose not to have kids
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In this episode, author Caroline Magennis talks to Róisín Ingle about her new book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women. It’s a look beyond the often divisive conversation around choosing not to have children, and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. We also hear from Margaret O’Connor, a Limerick-based psychotherapist and prese…
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Wallis Bird: 1000 years of female composers
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It’s hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It’s a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of…
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Fertility on Ice: why more women are choosing to freeze their eggs
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Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to…
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Was O.J. Simpsons Really The Killer?: Glen Rogers and Norman Pardo Conspiracy Theories
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In this episode, we cover alternate killer theories in the O.J. Simpson case. Featuring Glen Rogers and Norman Pardo.
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Narcissistic mothers: How to handle one and how to heal
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What does narcissism in mothers look like? According to psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, the narcissistic mother can be “extremely critical, condescending, oppressive and very judgmental”, with devastating impacts for the entire family. They can also use covert or insidious tactics: taking on a victim role or using guilt tripping …
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The Horrors of Hollywood Pt.1: What Would You Do For Fame?
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In this episode we discuss the rumors of Hollywood Rituals, Secret Society's, and Adrenochrome. We mention specific celebs and brands who have involvement in a few suspicious things.
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In this episode we cover Melanie Mcguire and Sarah Boone, both of the suitcase killers!
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In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to debut author Rebecca Ivory about her new collection of short stories Free Therapy. The book takes its name from the second story in the collection, but the theme of therapy is there throughout; Ivory’s own therapist even gets a mention in the acknowledgements. The collection takes us into the lives of people w…
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Simone Gannon is a content creator, digital marketing expert and the new beauty writer at the Irish Times. Since the beginning of the new year, she’s been entertaining us with her weekly beauty column, where she experiments with the latest trends, imparts her wisdom on all things skincare and makeup and shares her favourite beauty buys. In this epi…
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South Park Mexican: The Man, The Myth, The Monster
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In this episode we get into the terror that was SPM
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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so in this episode, we want to highlight the experience of two women living with the condition. Dearbhail Ormond is an entrepreneur and mother of one, with stage four endometriosis, who waited a staggering 18 years to get a diagnosis after seeing more than 20 doctors. Ormond tells Aideen Finnegan about her st…
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Elan School: Modifying Behavior or Creating Chaos?
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In this episode we discuss the horrors of the Elan School.By Mimi & Wheezus
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It’s World Poetry Day today, so what better way to celebrate it than with one of our favourite poets and friend of the show, Jan Brierton. In this episode, Brierton, a self-described ‘accidental’ poet, joins Róisín Ingle to talk about her new book, Everybody Is A Poem. It’s s beautiful collection covering themes of love, loss, menopause, midlife, t…
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From Empowerment To Entanglement: Will and Jada
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In this episode we discuss some of the events and details surrounding Will Smith and Jada Pinknett Smith.By Mimi & Wheezus
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Leave Molly mAlone / Protecting maternity leave for cancer patients
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Tilly Cripwell, a 22 year-old musician, who regularly performs beside the Molly Malone statue in Dublin, is on a mission to stop people from inappropriately touching the sculpture’s breasts. In this episode, Cripwell tells Róisín Ingle how she’s launched the ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign with the aim of stopping this “misogynistic” tradition and to…
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Nicole Brown-Simpson: Was Jason Simpson The Real Killer?
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In this episode, we cover the theory of an alternate murderer in the O.J. Simpson trial. Let us know what you think!
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In this episode, we discuss the murders of Shanann, Bella, and Celeste Watts. We cover the case of the murderer, Chris Watts, who lied, and murdered his own wife and kids.
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International Women’s Day: The war on women in Palestine
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This International Women’s Day, we are turning our attention to the plight of Palestinian women and children. So far, more than 30,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the majority of which have been women and children. The UN and Human Rights Watch have called it a “war on women”, with an average of 63 women killed every si…
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How To Get Away With Murder: O.J. Simpson
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In this episode we cover the timeline of the O.J. Simpson trial.
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In this episode we discuss the horrifying case of Mary Vincent and Roxanne Hayes.By Mimi & Wheezus
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The Referendum Special: Women, Home, Duties, Common Good, Care & Family
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On International Women’s Day this year, March 8th, the Irish public will be asked to vote in two upcoming referendums. The first referendum concerns the definition of family as outlined in the Irish Constitution and proposes expanding the definition to recognise durable relationships. The second referendum proposes the removal of the reference to w…
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Oprah: The Most Influential Woman In The World
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In this episode we discuss the influence and controversy surrounding Oprah.By Mimi & Wheezus
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In this episode we discuss the events that unfolded during the Waco Siege. This episode contains graphic content.
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In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British author and journalist Sarah Gristwood, who has just released her new book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries. It’s a captivating collection of diary entries from women, looking back over four centuries, to discover how their experience of everyday life has changed down the years and also h…
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In this episode we cover the Olsen Twins and where they went!By Mimi & Wheezus
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To Catch A Predator: James Franco and Chris D'Elia
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In this episode we cover the accusation's of Chris D'Elia and James Franco. What is the truth?
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Overcoming perfectionism: Fiona Brennan and Edel Coffey
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Being a perfectionist may sound like a good thing, but don’t let the name fool you. A perfectionist’s life is far from perfect. If you are one, or you know one well, you’ll likely know of the debilitating effects that can come with a perfectionist’s constant quest for excellence. So why does it manifest and who is more likely to struggle with it? T…
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In this episode, we discuss the true colors of Hugh Hefner. Trigger warning: this episode contains phrases, words, and content that people may find offensive and disturbing.
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What Happened to Akon, Lil Bow Wow, and Sean Kingston?
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In this episode we discuss the lives and careers of Akon, Lil Bow Wow, and Sean Kingston. What happened to the 3 stars that were once a big part of our childhoods?
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Make Gaeilge Great Again: Áine Gallagher and Mollie Guidera
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In today’s episode, we’re dusting off our ‘cúpla focal’ and talking about the joys of Gaeilge with two Irish language innovators, Mollie Guidera, aka Múinteoir Mollie and comedian Áine Gallagher. But, don’t worry, you don’t need to have any Irish to enjoy this conversation. Guidera, an online Irish teacher tells Róisin Ingle how she discovered her …
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In this episode we talk about the Chowchilla kidnapping and a few personal stories.
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In this episode we cover the wild life of Shia Labeouf. Did the Child Star curse get him too?
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Missing Persons: Clair Wills on the search for her secret cousin
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In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British academic and author Clair Wills. In her new book Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother’s Secrets, Wills brings the reader on an intimate journey through her family history and lays bare the brutal treatment of Ireland’s unmarried mothers. The wheels were set in motion for this book in the early 90s,…
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