Best Emer McLysaght Podcasts (2024)

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Catch Up with Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen 33:36

15d ago33:36

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght are the co-authors of the Oh My God What a Complete Aisling series, a true publishing phenomenon. While the book series has ended, Sarah and Emer couldn't bear to let go of Aisling, and have just launched The Ballygobbard Project. I was delighted to…

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

19d 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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Meet the Man Who Fled War and Now Coaches and Plays Hurling 7:47

43m 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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Catch Up with Lyra 39:02

5h ago39:02

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! I have adored Lyra since I first met her when I was doing my new music show on 2fm, and it was a joy to catch up with her this week to chat about her number one album, the tangents life can take you on, and whether she'd ever do Eurovision. To support the podcast and access bonus…

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Entertainmet Catch-Up: Justin Timbelake's DUI, Katy Perry's Back and Ariana What Are You Doing [here] 50:11

2d ago50:11

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! There is a lot for James O'Hagan and I to get through this week from Justin Timberlake's arrest to Katy Perry's single and Woody Harrelson's no phone policy, We hope you enjoy. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Get tickets for my live…

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News Catch-Up: Natasha O'Brien, Male Violence and Kneecap vs. The British Government 44:09

4d ago44:09

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! There is so much to discuss today in our news recap. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the national reaction to the sentencing of Cathal Crotty and the bravery of Natasha O'Brien, as well as the homophobic attacks in the Phoenix Park, the Aer Lingus disruption, Kneecap taking on the Br…

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

5d 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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Catch Up with Garry McCarthy, founder of The Kabin 36:35

8d ago36:35

36:35

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! No one would have predicted that a group of kids from Cork and Lisdoonvarna would create this summer's biggest banger, and yet that's exactly what The Spark by The Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew is. I was dying to learn more about where the song came from, and that led me to Th…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Paul Mescal's Short Shorts, Sabrina's Plea and Eddie Redmayne's Eddie Redmayning 48:14

10d ago48:14

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! Emer McLysaght joins me to discuss the week's entertainment stories, the first of which simply had to be Paul Mescal's short-shorts and the discourse around it. We also discuss whether Sabrina Carpenter is shading Irish people in Please Please Please, the Tony Awards and which sh…

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News Catch-Up: Election Wrap-Up, Horse Horror and Kate Middleton 45:31

11d ago45:31

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week Carl Kinsella and I catch up on the final results of the election and what impact the far right actually had, the horrific happenings in Ireland's only horse abattoir, Alex Jones and Infowars and Kate Middleton's first public appearance in a long time. To support the po…

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

13d 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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Entertainment Catch-Up: Actors on Actors, Nicola Coughlan in Ireland and the Daniel O'Donnell Scam 38:05

17d ago38:05

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! Lots to talk about in the world of entertainment this week so thankfully Cassie Delaney was on hand to fill us in. We discuss Kim Kardashian on Actors on Actors, Nicola Coughlan's visit to Ireland, Daniel O'Donnell's warning to his fans and LOADS more. To support the podcast and …

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News Catch-Up: The Election, the Nuseirat Massacre and a Papal Convention of Comedians 54:51

18d ago54:51

54:51

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! It's a bumper news day for Carl Kinsella and I as we discuss the election results so far, the latest atrocities in Gaza, dogs and danger and lots more besides! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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

20d 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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Catch Up with Sarah Sproule: How to talk to kids about sex 43:40

22d ago43:40

43:40

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! Over on Patreon recently, we were discussing chatting to children about difficult topics and Sarah Sproule's name came up. Sarah is an incredible educator when it comes to sex and relationships, and how and when to approach them with children. I often check in with her instagram …

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

22d 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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Entertainment Catch-Up: J-Lo Cancels, a Sister Act 2 reunion and Justice for Lily Allen 55:53

24d ago55:53

55:53

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week Sissy That Pod's Cian Sullivan and I get into lots of showbiz stories from J-Lo cancelling her tour, to a Sister Act 2 reunion, North West and nepotism and people giving out about Lily Allen (I am not having it). To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our…

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News Catch-Up: A Biden Deal, Trump the Felon, 55:58

25d ago55:58

55:58

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! In this week's news catch-up Carl Kinsella and I discuss the latest in Gaza, Donald Trump's conviction and whether it'll make any difference, the chaos of the National Children's Hospital and Pope Francis' choice of words. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our…

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

27d 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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Catch-Up on Drugs with Nicki Killeen 39:21

29d ago39:21

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week's interview is with Nicki Killeen, who is HSE Project Manager on emerging drug trends, harm reduction and nightlife. I met Nicki this week after following her work in the drugs sector for years, and was so impressed by her passion for harm reduction when it comes to dru…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: STFU about Nicola Coughlan's Body, Taylor vs. Billie and some Showbiz Fraud 47:25

1M ago47:25

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! It's time to catch up on what's been happening in the world of entertainmnent, and James O'Hagan and I have got some beefy stuff to talk about. We discuss the horrendous discourse around Nicola Coughlan's body, the Taylor vs. Billie chart battle, Nicki Minaj's tour mess and the f…

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

1M 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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News Catch-Up: Rafah, 2fm and Rishi Sunak's Bad Week 57:12

1M ago57:12

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! It's news catch-up time and unfortunately we have to talk about the horrors overnight in Rafah, I give my take on the chaos in 2fm and we discuss the fact that Rishi Sunak accidentally standing in front of the word 'MORON' wasn't even the worst part of his week. To support the po…

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

1M ago10:50

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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

1M 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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Catch Up with Pillow Queens 39:52

1M ago39:52

39:52

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! I promised you a recording of a conversation I had with David Nicholls on Monday night at ILDF, but unfortunately that recording appears to have been lost. I'm devo - there was a technical issue during the chat where our microphones went out and apparently what actually had happe…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The P-Diddy Video, Girls Aloud, and Harrison Butker 43:32

1M ago43:32

43:32

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I chat through the week's entertainment stories. From the horrific video of P Diddy assaulting Cassie, to the joy of Girls Aloud in Ireland and Harrrison Butker's bleak commencement address which even managed to piss off some nuns. Tickets for…

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News Catch-Up: Iranian Helicopter Crash, Palestine vs. Bohs and the magic of The Portal 40:46

1M ago40:46

40:46

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! Lots to discuss this week with Carl Kinsella, from the death of the Iranian president in a helicopter crash to the Palestinian women's football team's visit to Dublin and the chaos of The New York/Dublin portal. Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are ava…

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

1M ago10:17

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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

1M 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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Catch Up on the European Election with Sinead O'Carroll 42:57

1M ago42:57

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! The European election is coming up and there are ONE HUNDRED MILLION CANDIDATES* and it can all be a little confusing so I got the brilliant Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, back to help. She explains why our vote is so important, how to get basic info about the candida…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The BAFTAs, Paul and Daisy Together Again and Daniel O'Donnell in his Underpants 34:59

1M ago34:59

34:59

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week we were back in the awards place via the BAFTAs, we had some breaking news about Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones and we discuss Daniel O'Donnell's continued decency including Emer McLysaght bringing us an anecdote about seeing him in his underpants. Tickets for the li…

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News Catch-Up: Rafah, Eurovision and Northern Lights-Apalooza 48:05

2M ago48:05

48:05

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! There's loads to talk about in the news this week. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the horrors taking place in Rafah, the controversial events at Eurovision, Darkness into Light and the fact that we're not at all bitter about missing the Northern Lights. Tickets for the live show in …

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

2M ago10:02

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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

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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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Catch-Up about Pints with Ali Dunworth 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week's Catch Up is with Ali Dunworth, food writer and author of A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic. We chat about her career in food including her years working on programmes like Saturday Kitchen, Nigella and Market Kitchen, and then we get into the…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Met Gala, Kendrick vs. Drake and the Powerful Charisma of Derek Blasberg 52:53

2M ago52:53

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! It feels a little weird to talk about the fluff and frippery of the world of entertainment in the context of what's happening in Rafah but this is the entertainment episode so that's what Cian Sullivan and I did. We discussed the Met Gala, the Kendrick vs. Drake hip hop beef, Jef…

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News Catch-Up: University Protests, Dobbo's Retirement and the Most Irish Story Imaginable 56:04

2M ago56:04

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week's news update with Carl Kinsella features a gaza update from Rafah to Universities and Eurovision. We also discuss protests outside politicians' homes, Leinster rugby coming to the north side and an RIP.ie update. Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May …

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

2M ago8:37

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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

2M ago8:50

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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

2M ago1:00:55

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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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Catch Up with Consultant Dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan 1:06:06

2M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week I asked you for your skin-related questions and they flooded in. I put as many of them as I could to Professor Caitriona Ryan, consultant dermatologist and expert in both cosmetic and medical dermatology at the Institute of Dermatologists. I learned loads and I hope you…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Electric Picnic, Baby Reindeer and the Irish at the Ivor Novellos 43:03

2M ago43:03

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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week James O'Hagan and I chat about the Electric Picnic lineup, the Baby Reindeer backlash, the Irish nominees at the Ivor Novellos and lots more besides. James also shares an exciting piece of personal news! Tickets for the live show in the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are a…

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News Catch-Up: Palestine Protests, Immigration 'Protests' and What's Going on with Weinstein 54:36

2M ago54:36

54:36

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423! This week Carl Kinsella of TheJournal.ie and I discuss the latest in Gaza and the protests taking place around the world, the current conversation happening between the UK and Ireland on immigration, what happened with Harvey Weinstein and lots more. Tickets for the live show in …

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

2M ago8:31

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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

2M ago13:44

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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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Catch Up with Dr. Catherine Baker on Online Misogyny 38:00

2M ago38:00

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*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* Many of you sent me the recent research by DCU's Anti-Bullying Centre which shone a light on the way anti-feminist, misogynistic content ends up on young men's social media fees. I really wanted to hear more about the research and to learn more about the origins of this kind of…

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

2M ago1:12:36

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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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Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor Swift x Matty Healy, the IFTAs and Courtney Love Courtney Loving 37:48

2M ago37:48

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In this week's entertainment episode we're joined by Cassie Delaney who brings us up to date on the week's biggest and most interesting entertainment stories. We chat about the IFTAs, Taylor Swift's Matty Healy takedown, and, unfortunately, some truly gross sexism and misogyny. Light and shade, wha? To support the podcast and access bonus episodes …

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News Catch-Up: The Cass Review, Far Right Protests, and Stardust 52:11

2M ago52:11

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This week's news catch-up with Carl Kinsella is chockalock with juicy stories. We discuss the latest from Gaza, the results of the Stardust inquest, the protest outside Minister Roderic O'Gorman's home, and the Cass Report. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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