Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Zainab Bolodale was just twenty when she became a news reporter for RTÉ via their kids news show News2Day. These days you'll see her on Nationwide, or indeed on bookshelves via her new YA novel Braids Take a Day. It was a real pleasure to chat to her about her career, Nigerian culture, going your own way in terms of career and, of course, her book.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes (including my brand new monthly tv/movies/whatever you're having yourself episode with Emer McLysaght) join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Carl and I are back with your regularly scheduled programming! We discuss the last couple of weeks' news including Sinn Fein's plans for housing, Eoghan Murphy's return to the public eye, Gaza, the American election, the ambulance service and Australia's Raygun.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon.Get tickets for my live show featuring Marian Keyes here!If you're struggling with your mental health right now, you're not alone. Visit Mental Health Ireland to get support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bonus episode is brought you by NOW, and boy am I grateful to them for giving me the chance to come together with Kevin and PJ of I'm Grand Mam. We chat about our mutual love of the women of House of the Dragon and some of our other favourite strong female characters. EStream House of the Dragon weekly on NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the Laughter Lounge on May 29th are available here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

*Send your thoughts, opinions and feedback via voicenote to 0892096423* If you're in any way into electronic music, you know Saoirse. She's a DJ who's played all over the world, a producer, a record label head, and the co-founder of London's queer electronic music festival Body Movements. This weekend, she's also the headliner at Mother's Cultúr Club, a special night of live music, queer performance and art as part of St. Patrick's Festival. This week I got to chat with her about growing up in unusual circumstances in Dublin, and how she came to be who she is. If you'd like to see Saoirse at Cultúr Club (or me, I'm doing a little panel too!), you can grab tickets here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* Send your thoughts, feedback or anything else you'd like via voicenote to 0892096423! *This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss Gaza once again, as well as the mess that is UK politics at the moment and the fact that renters are now spending more than mortgage holders. I catch up with Young Hot Guys (Killian Sundermann, Shane Daniel Byrne and Tony Cantwell) about their new podcast. Then, Emer McLysaght and I chat about Ryan Tubridy's big job announcement, as well as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance and whether Nigel Farage will put us off I'm a Celeb.For more episodes and to support the podcast, check out the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode begins with the usual news catch-up with Aoife Moore who takes us through the latest developments with RTE, as well as what's going on with the BBC. Then, we move directly into the pop culture catch-up with Cian Sullivan who gives us the lowdown on Jonah Hill's text messages, Britney Spears' recent troubles and the beauty of the Barbie promo trail. Our interview this week is at the end of the episode rather than the middle where it usually is because I thought it would be good to get some expert advice from a professional on boundaries, therapy speak and healthy relationships. Aoife Drury, pyschosexual and relationship psychotherapist did just that.Join me for my next live show at the Cork Podcast Festival - tickets are available here.To support the podcast and get extra episodes join the Patreon here.Send feedback via voice note to 0892096423.Annnnnd finally, pre-order Aoife's book here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a little unusual as I decided it'd be best to combine the new and entertainment slots since the biggest story of the week straddles both worlds. Aoife Moore and I did out very best to explain what's gone on and why it's significant... obviously there are opinions too. In this week's interview I chat to the super-smart Mark O'Connell about his new book A Thread of Violence: A Story of Truth, Intervention and Murder in which he explores the crimes committed by Malcolm McArthur through conversations with the man himself. He also examines the moral implications of true crime becoming content via his unique narrative voice. It's great. He's great, and I hope you love our chat.Recommendations:PlatonicAisling Ever After Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore tells us about Trump's indictment, insufficient ADHD series and the sad death of Christy Dignam. I speak to the creators of a new fictional podcast series about queer life in Dublin. James O'Hagan and I discuss Kelis and Bill Murray, a possible Oasis reunion, and Harry Styles at Slane.Climate podcast recommendations:Book of LeavesHot TakeHow to Save a PlanetTV reccommendation:Somebody SomewherePre-order Aoife Moore's book here. Read James O'Hagan's GCN piece on fatphobia in the gay community here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're baaaaack! Aoife Moore and I disucss the price of groceries and whether anything is going to be done about it, as well as what's happening in the Stardust inquest and a story that made me more angry than almost any other one we've ever discussed.Georgie Crawford and I chat about her new book Glow, and whether you can break out of the limitations your set yourself for your life.James O'Hagan and I question whether Euphoria could actually be filming in Ireland, as well as what went wrong with our Eurovision entry and what we think about the rumours that Patrick Kielty is the new Late Late Show host.If you have thoughts, concerns, suggestions or questions, voice note me on 0892096423. For bonus episodes check out the Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore and I chat through the impact of the Biden visit, the tragic death of Geila Ibram and subsequent conversation around sex worker's safety, and catering returning to Irish Rail. I chat to Saoirse Noonan and Aine O'Gorman of the Women's National Team about how they're feeling in the lead-up to the world cup and the challenges that come with being a woman playing sport at this level. James O'Hagan and I find out what the real story is with Liam Payne vs. Tomy Fury and process Ariana Grande's message about body chat.ReccomendationsBeefSwarmPlease send feedback, thoughts or suggestions to 0892096423. For bonus episodes and to support the podcast, sign up to Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aoife Moore catches us up on the news of the week via excellent insight on the 12th of July's bonfire 'culture' and we attempt to talk about the images released by NASA this week. Let's just say science isn't our strong suit. Erica Tierney explains why women who experience cancer around child birth are being hard done by when it comes to maternity leave, and why things need to change. Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the entertainment stories of the week, from Khloe and Tristan having another child to Jen Shah's guilty plea.Find Aoife here.Esther is here.Recommendations:Listen to Orla GartlandSubscribe to Mother of PodWatch The Summer I Turned PrettyJoin the Trans and Intersex Pride march Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.