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Join us as we journey back and find new meanings in some very ancient stories. Leeanne O Donnell and Pol O Colmain revisit Ireland's ancient legends with fresh ears - peeling back the layers to uncover what resonance these stories might have for us now in the 21st Century. Some stories endure for thousands of years and these ones have - so what are they trying to tell us ? This series is made possible by the kind sponsorship of our friends at Wild Goose Studio. https://wildgoosestudio.com. R ...
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Funny women share funny points of view with host Jen O’Donnell who invites a live virual audience to join in.
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Where did the ancient inhabitants of Ireland come from and why did they end up here ? This week's story is an ancient epic about the Sons of Mil and the Tuatha De Dannan. It's a story full of magic - and if you've ever felt that Ireland is a place where the veil between the worlds can be very thin then this week's episode offers some mythological c…
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This week's story is about an unlikely meeting between a female mystic and a monk. Written down 1600 years ago it contains elements that date back even further ... and it has inspired some beautiful 21st century poetry that gives a whole new twist to the tale ...By Leeanne O' Donnell
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Join us as we find out what resonances our ancient stories have for us todayBy Leeanne O' Donnell
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Episode 4 : Brotherly Love - Can it Survive a War ?
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This Irish myth explores what happens when two friends get caught up on opposing sides of a war .... as their destines are shaped by forces much bigger than either of them what can survive of their brotherly love ?By Leeanne
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Episode 3 : All's Fair in Love And War - Or Is It ?
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In this ancient Irish story a powerful chieftain and a young warrior fall in love with the same beautiful woman .... in the love triangle that ensues honour is compromised and hearts are broken.By Leeanne
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Episode 2 : The Birdman - A Curse or a Blessing ?
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A curse or a blessing ? An Irish Chieftain resists the arrival of Christianity and is turned into a bird .... Sweeney must leave his home and family behind and live like a bird in the wild woodlands of ancient Ireland.By Leeanne
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Episode 1: The King's Secret - An ancient Irish myth with a modern message
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The weight of carrying a terrible secret about his King causes a young man to sicken to the point of death. In this ancient Irish myth, a magical tree and the power of music combine to bring about a resolution to what seems like an impossible problem.By Leeanne
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For this special episode of The Ladies Room Lounge celebrating the release of the very first images from the James Webb Telescope, comedic host Jen O’Donnell welcomes Sophie Shrand, an award-winning science educator and comedian. After much anticipation about the most powerful telescope ever made, the images from James Webb will just begin to unloc…
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Comedian Kristal Adams comes by the Ladies Room Lounge to give us her expert TV recommendations, a great hack for making creative work and tips on how to support artists. Join The Ladies Room Lounge live show sometime: Firesidechat.com/Jenodonnell to be a part of it!
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She’s a comedian and an investigative journalist by accident: Babs Gray was at the forefront of the #freebritney movement and is a sought after expert on the case. She’s also hilarious and the guest on this fun episode of Ladies Room Lounge with your host Jen O’Donnell. Join the virtual audience live on fireside next time by going to Firesidechat.c…
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On this episode of the Ladies Room Lounge, the hilarious Shawn Pelofsky comes by talk about everything from her top 5 reality TV rankings to her experience on the USO Comedy Tour. Be in the virtual live audience next time via the Fireside App by going to Firesidechat.com/jenodonnell
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Comedian and “verbal assassin” Tammy Pescatelli comes by the Ladies Room Lounge to share funny stories and give us all a little life insight. Be a part of the live audience next time via Firesidechat.com/jenodonnell
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Comedian Kaycee Conlee joins host Jen O’Donnell in the Ladies Room Lounge to share some hilarious lifestyle tips with the live virtual audience. Be a part of the next show by requesting access at firesidechat.com/jenodonnell
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Ladies Room Lounge with Heather Turman and LeeAnn Tooker
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In this Madonna-themed episode of the Ladies Room Lounge, comedians Heather Turman and LeeAnn Tooker talk about their ‘fanthology’ book “Madonna Fans Do it Better” with host Jen O’Donnell in front a live virtual audience on Fireside.
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Ladies Room Lounge with Katrina Davis / episode 3
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Comedian Katrina Davis joins the Ladies Room Lounge with host Jen O’Donnell for an interview and to have fun with the virtual audience on Fireside.
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Ladies Room Lounge with Solange Castro/ episode 2
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Comedian and playwright Solange Castro joins host Jen O’Donnell in the Ladies Room Lounge to share her book “Salsa Chica,” and hang out with the live virtual audience on Fireside.
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Ladies Room Lounge with Lorraine DeGraffenreidt /episode 1
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Ladies Room Lounge host Jen O’Donnell welcomes comedian and writer Lorraine DeGraffenreidt for an interactive show recorded in front of a live virtual audience on Fireside.
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