This week Aoife Moore tells us about the conclusion of the Hutch trial and why Mary Lou McDonald was dragged into it, as well as more housing madness and a great news story about the continued success of Rhasidat Adeleke.

I chat to filmmaker Sinéad O'Shea about her new film Pray for Our Sinners which shines a light on Mary and Paddy Randles, a couple of doctors who brilliantly resisted the control of the church in Navan during the 60s and beyond.

Then... Aoife and I chat about the week's entertainment stories. If you listen you'll hear why - we really enjoyed it and hopefully you will too.

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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.

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Swarm

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This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the Spicebag controversy and my head nearly explodes, Margaret Josephs of The Real Housewives of New Jersey and I discuss feminism and the housewives among other things, and Cassie Delaney and I lose our minds about the Barbie movie.

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Bar Cañete

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This week journalist Aoife Moore and I discuss the eviction ban (again), whether or not Donald Trump is getting arrested and the appearance of a frankly frighteningly giant rabbit. I catch up on what's going on with the continued protests in Iran over women's rights with Irish-Iranian woman Sheelan Yousefzadeh, who also shares what's being done in Ireland to support the protests and protesters. Then Cian Sullivan and I digest the week's entertainment news, from Gwyneth and her (unsurprisingly) ludicrous diet, to Miriam O'Callaghan ruling herself out of the Late Late race.

Reccommendations:

Next in Fashion (again)

Daisy Jones and the Six

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This week journalist Aoife Moore joins us from sunny Tenerife - such is her commitment to news that even on holiday she wants to catch you up! We discuss a Good Friday visit from President Joe Biden, and Bill and Hillary Clinton as well as a wardrobe decision with significance from Ireland's women's rugby team.

I chat with actor Siobhán McSweeney about the impact Derry Girls has had on her career and all the brilliant stuff she's been working on from Extraordinary to the Great Pottery Throw Down. (Btw - the final has aired now - I spoke to Siobhán last week before it aired.)

Emer McLysaght and I revel in a break news story - the announcement by Ryan Tubridy that he's stepping down from the Late Late Show. Who will be stepping up? We also chat about the Oscars and the Gary Lineker debacle.

Reccommendation:

Next in Fashion

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This week Aoife Moore and I discuss the end of the eviction ban, the double standard when it comes to the Burkes, and teaching kids about the existence of trans people. Claire Walsh tells me about how finding free diving in her thirties changed her life, and all about her book Under Water: How Holding My Breath Taught Me to Live. Cassie Delaney and I discuss the IFTA nominations, scumbag of the decade Stephen Bear, and the Vanderpump Rules scandal.

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I can hardly believe it but this is the fiftieth episode of Catch Up with Louise McSharry! Thank you so much for being with me so far. This week's episode is chockablock, starting with a lengthy intro from me in which I discuss loss-ozempic.html">this article from The Cut. I think many of us would be better off if Ozempic wasn't a thing and I appreciate that this article has been triggering for many, so if you'd like to skip that section, skip to 17:30.

Aoife Moore and I discuss the week's news as usual, from the Windsor Framework (don't worry if you don't know what that is, we got you), to Holly Cairns becoming leader of the Social Democrats, and a pathetic attempt by us to explain why the Northern Lights were visible from Ireland this week. We really just shouldn't talk about science.

In the interview segment I chat to Lisa Connell and Cormac Cashman about the wonder that is Mother, the party they're throwing as part of St. Patrick's Festival and why safe queer spaces are so important.

In entertainment, James O'Hagan and I digest the SAG Awards, whether Paul Mescal was slighted by Zendaya (he wasn't), Dwayne Wade's beautiful speech in support of his trans daughter Zaya and the sheer audacity, nerve and gumption of one of Lady Gaga's dognappers.

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Reccommendations:

M&S Mac and Cheese Bombs (yes, really)

Self Esteem - Prioritise Pleasure

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Well. This turned into a really long episode - sorry about that! There was just so much to talk about! Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland and I discuss the absolutely horrific attempted murder of a PSNI officer in Omagh, as well as the movement within the Social Democrats and the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We also talk about Nicola Bulley, and social media's influence on active investigations.

I chat to comedian and actor Willie White about his experience of addiction and how it led him to Mountjoy which ended up leading him to the stage. You can check him out in The Examination as it tours nationwide next month.

Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the BAFTAs, from gaeilge on the red carpet to Angela Bassett doing the thing, plus Molly Mae and how mothers can never win in the public eye.

Fleishman is in Trouble is this week's reccomendation.

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In this week's news catch-up Aoife Moore and I talk about Nicola Sturgeon stepping down and how desperately we need more female leaders, as well as the horror of the murder of Brianna Ghey and the rest of the week's news. Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, executive director of ShoutOut, tells us about the work being done by the organisation to get into schools to make them as safe as possible for young LGBTQ+ people, as well as what we can do to ensure young trans people in Ireland are safe. Then, myself and Orlaith Condon of My Pod on Paper chat through the week's celeb news, and I finally release my thoughts on Rihanna's Halftime Show (safe space engaged, please do not come for me, or if you want to come for me, send it via 0892096423).

Only one recommendation this week, and it's Monica Heisey's Really Good, Actually.

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This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland breaks down what's happened with the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and how we can help, as well as the latest survey on child hunger and the madness of the State of the Union Address in America. I chat to Dr. Maeve O'Rourke about her work with survivors of the Magdelene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes. She explains how we can have an impact in terms of ensuring all people who survived Mother and Baby Homes are included in the Redress scheme. Finally, Emer McLysaght and I chat through the week's entertainment stories, including the wild online response to the Grammys and Kourtney Kardashian's vagina gummies.

Reccomendations:

Shrinking

New Girl

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This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland explains what is going on with Leo Varadkar and nursing homes and we discuss the frightening rise of anti-immigration 'protests' in Ireland. I chat to model and influencer Joanna Cooper about her work as an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society and our experiences of early-onset dementia via our mothers. Cian Sullivan takes us through the week's entertainment news from Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour announcement to the backlash against Sam Smith.

Recommendations:

Women Talking

Other People

Pamela: A Lot Story (for some reason I kept calling it 'To Pamela' in the pod, so sorry about that...)

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This week Aoife Moore and I catch up on all the news from the ever-present Enoch Burke to the late Pope Benedict's posthumous book of petty accusations. Rachael Kelly of Bohs tells me all about the growth in women's football and what it means for girls and women in 2023. James O'Hagan and I get into the nitty gritty of Beyonce playing in Dubai and what the actual hell is going on in America with the cancellation of the M&Ms spokescandies. Yes, spokescandies.

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Recommendations:

Catherine Called Birdy

The Last of Us

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This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news from Jacinda Arden's resignation to the ongoing tragedy of male violence in Ireland. I chat to Santis O'Garro about her new book: money-mentor-p-10528017.html">Money Mentor: How to Manage Debt, Reach Your Goals and Achieve Financial Wellness about how she became a personal finance expert and what advice she has if you feel like you've lost your grip on your finances. Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the week's showbiz news from the Andrea Riseborough Oscars conversation to what's going on with Shakira, a life size with figurine, a pot of jam and a hit song.

Reccomendations:

To Leslie

Great Pottery Throw Down

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Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I chat through the week's news from Mary Lou McDonald being left out of a vital meeting, to the anti-immigration 'protests' plaguing the country. MAC Gobal Senior Artist and Glow Up judge Dom Skinner chats with me about his career and his ethos for makeup. Cassie Delaney and I chat the week's entertainment and culture stories, from the Golden Globes to throuples and Gwen Stefani's cultual appropriation.

Recommendations:

Matilda: The Musical

The Banshees of Inisherin

The Real Housewives of Miami

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Hello pals and happy new year! On this episode Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news, from A&E mayhem to a literal bag of shite. I chat with MayKay about her trip to Palestine last year, and why she's so committed to spreading the word of what's happening there. Cian Sullivan of Sissy That Pod takes us through the entertainment news, including a chat about the Andrew Tate vs. Greta Thunberg showdown of the century.

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This week Aoife Moore and I chat through the news from the rotation of the Taoisigh to the pathetic Jeremy Clarkson's awful behaviour. Rory Hearne, author of Gafs: Why No One Can Get a House, and What We Can Do About It, gives us hope by telling us what can be done to sort out the housing crisis. Emer McLysaght and I have a ball chatting about a potential end for Paul and Phoebe, Edie Falco's Avatar error and the nepo baby conversation.

No reccomendations this week, I am up the walls with work and Christmas prep so haven't had a moment to consume anything good.

I know this time of year can be really hard, so please take care of yourselves. If you need support, contact The Samaritans at 116 123. You're not alone. x

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Back once again with your weekly catch-up of news culture. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland brings us up to date on the week's news, I chat to Shon Faye about her brilliant book The Transgender Issue and the new book she's working on. Esther O'Moore Donohoe gives us her take on Harry and Meghan, Stephen Bear being acquainted with justice and lots more.

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Golden Bake Mini Pepperoni Pizza Jambons

Sza - SOS

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The universe (my voice) was against us this week but nothing stops podcasting so here we are with another episode! Aoife Moore and I chat through another horrendous story about housing and the way it's ruining our lives. Maeve Higgins tells us about her new comedy album A Very Special Woman and Orlaith Condon explains why a sequel to The Holiday was just a figment of someone's imagination.

Recommendations:

Lady Chatterly's Lover

Southern Hospitality

Other Voices

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This week the news was largely good! Can you believe it? Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through stories of shortened work weeks and medical progress. Shaun Dunne and Anna Rodgers, co-directors of How to Tell a Secret, tell us about making their remarkable film about HIV disclosure. Cassie Delaney explains what exactly has happened with Balenciaga and what Billie Eilish had to say about her relationship.

Recommendations;

Virgin River

Aldi Luxury Extra Buttery Toffee Popcorn

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This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I work through the bleakness that is the news this week. We get into the horrific shooting in Colorado Springs, the protests in East Wall and the latest Daft report on rental housing.

My guest is the utterly charming and incredibly talented Felispeaks, who you may know from television appearances, their role in Thisispopbaby's Wake, or via their incredible poetry. We chat about how they keep their standards so incredibly high, and how they feels about their continued success.

LGBT activist and podcaster James O'Hagan breaks down this week's biggest stories from the world of entertainment. We chat about Taylor Swift taking on Ticketmaster, the conclusion of the Joe Lycett vs. David Beckham situation and the news that Eurovision is taking its voting worldwide.

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This week Aoife Moore and I chat about Vicky Phelan's remarkable impact as she catches us up on the rest of the week's news. Aoife Martin explains why Trans Awareness Week matters. Esther O'Moore Donohoe brings us up to date on the week's entertainment stories from Pete Davidson's new romance rumours to Dolly Parton being given $100 million by Jeff Bezos.

Only one recommendation this week - Emer and Esther's Sunday Roast with Esther and Emer!

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This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland tells us about what's happening with the tech job losses, what happened with the mid-terms in America, and goes on what she calls her 'biggest ever rant' on the podcast about Sean Penn's Oscar. I chat to Dr. David Jack about what we're all doing wrong with our skincare routine. Emer McLysaght takes us through the week's entertainments stories from Matt Hancock going into I'm a Celeb to whether or not Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers are actually engaged.

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Back to the Beach with Lauren Conrad

Buying Beverly Hills

Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me

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Back once again with an episode to catch you up on the week. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news stories while I struggle to understand why people continue to be shocked by the Catholic ethos. I chat to Andrea Horan of Tropical Popical about the nail bar's tenth birthday, making your business politically engaged, and why she rejects the idea that businesses should be driven by expansion. Finally, a newly engaged Orlaith Condon and I chat through the week's celeb antics, including some of the week's best and worst Halloween costumes.

You can read TV writer Scott Bryan's Vogue piece on Kit O'Connor here.

Watch Hustle here.

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Aoife Moore fills us in on what's going on in the UK, I talk to Nemat Sadat about their work to get LGBTQ+ people out of Afghanistan and into safety, and Cassie Delaney and I draw a line under Kanye and his mess.

Reccomendations:

Sheepwalk House

The Cake Mantell

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This week Aoife Moore, political correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland, takes us through the news and we chat about what's going on with Liz Truss safe in the knowledge that it will all have changed by the time this episode goes live. Juliana Shiel tells me why she decided to share her experience of an abusive relationship and to start a podcast to give other people the opportunity to share theirs. Cian Sullivan and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod do a brilliant job of breaking down the James Corden debacle, what exactly went on with Graham Norton and JK Rowling, and what's so special about Olivia Wilde's salad dressing.

Recommendations:

Where I End by Sophie White

Am I Being Unreasonable?

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Greetings from New York! This whole episode was recorded on zoom and edited on a plane so apologies if there are any hiccups. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I chatted about the brilliant Women's National Team qualifying for the World Cup, Creeslough, and very, very bad men being very bad, again. I discuss the excellent new Sinead O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares with its director Kathryn Ferguson, and a sickly Esther O'Moore-Donohoe and I lament the loss of Angela Lansbury.

Recommendation this week is Where I End by Sophie White.

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Em, can you believe it's episode THIRTY? I can not.

Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland tells us about the news stories of the week from a whole lot of discussion about the price of concrete to why Kim K's been fined for her involvement in crypto. Aoife Gallagher, author of Web of Lies: The Lure and Danger of Conspiracy Theories, chats to me about why ordinary people can become absolutely entrapped in conspiracy theories and radicalised by the internet. In our entertainment catch-up, Jenn Gannon and I rant and rave about Kanye West's latest batch of appalling behaviour (it's ongoing), and coo over Jamie Lee Curtis' pure and wholesome carry on while in Dublin.

Recommendations:

Can I Tell You a Secret

Nothing Compares

The Bear

The Streets - Original Pirate Material, A Grand Don't Come for Free

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Fresh off the plane from NYC, or fresh out of Leinster House more like, Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland breaks down the Budget for us. There's lots of good news, but is it enough? Holistic Sex Educator Jenny Keane tells me about her work and why it's so important that we are connected to our sexuality, as well as talking about a recent road bump she encountered along the way. Cassie Delaney of Tall Tales Podcasts chats through the week's entertainment stories, from Sister Act 3 to crying ugly tears at The Kardashians.

Recommendations:

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How to Become a Dancer in 72,000 Easy Lessons

Vicky

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Aoife Moore beams into us from NYC this week as we catch up on the week's news, including the Cherry Orchard incident and what's going on in Iran. Ellen Keane chats to me about the pressures of advocacy and why she's so passionate about promoting positive body image. Orlaith Condon tells me about her new podcast Don't Quote Me and catches us up on the week's pop culture news, from the Holly and Phillip debacle to Simon Cowell's extremely wrong very dodgy Baby One More Time prediction.

Recommendations

Industry is starting on BBC One on Tuesday

The Bear is starting on Disney Plus on October 5th.

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This week Aoife Moore, political correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland, and I have lots to discuss.The queen is dead, the dail is back, and the Gardai are learning martial arts. Fionnuala Jones joins me to tell us about her new podcast Flop Culture, as well work/life balance and relying on social media for work when your relationship with social media is complicated. Emer McLysaght joins me to chat through the week's pop culture stories, from the Emmys to Britney's questionable Instagram post and Jedward taking on the monarchy.

Recommendations:

Wake

Hacks

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This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland updates us on the latest with Enoch Moore's bizarre decisions as well as recapping the rest of the week's news including the latest on the energy crisis. I chat with the lovely Lilly Higgins about her new book The Homemade Year, affirmations, the moon and lots more besides. Then Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the Don't Worry Darling Saga, Kourtney x Boohoo's move toward sustainability and all the rest of the week's entertainment news highlights.

Contact the Money Advice and Budgeting Service here.

Watch Real Girlfriends in Paris here.

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Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the week's news, including the impact of the cost of living crisis on parents as kids go back to school. I chat to Emma Doran about her career in comedy and carving out a space for yourself when motherhood threatens to take over your life. Cassie Delaney of Tall Tales Podcast Production fills us in on the week's entertainment stories from Britney's voice note to the revelations about Win Butler of Arcade Fire.

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This week's recommendation was Mo on Netflix.

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This week Aoife Moore breaks down the Robert Troy fiasco, Emmet Kirwan tells me about his new show Accents, and Sophie White and Jen O'Dwyer of Mother of Pod chat through the week's entertainment stories.

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This episode really is a rollercoaster of emotion as Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I discuss two incidents of male violence this week, one domestic and one homophobic, then laugh at the typically Irish responses to new Garda uniforms. Siobhan Murphy, who I got to know on Interior Design Masters, joins me to discuss her new book More is More Decor and saying feck it to the whole concept of 'flattering' when it comes to clothes. Author and columnist Emer McLysaght and I catch up on the week's entertainment stories, come for our rendition of Darius' rendition of Baby One More Time and stay for Emer's suggestion of the hidden Irish wildlife David Attenborough should cover on his new show.

Recommendations

A League of Their Own

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Industry

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Aoife Moore fills us in on the week's news from budget rumours to new rules for Whatsapp and Serena Williams' retirement announcement. I chat to Erica Cody about the mad couple of years she's had, from Dancing With the Stars to her new single and being one of Ireland's leading voices of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Cian Sullivan and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod and Queer Classified join me to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss K-Fed's dastardly attempts to make Britney look bad, Kim and Pete and the Kardashian publicity machine, and the new documentary exposing the truth behind the success of Victoria's Secret.

Recommendations:

MUNA

Southern Charm

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This week Aoife Moore, the newly minted Political Correspondent for the Sunday Times Ireland if you don't mind, takes us through the week's news, from Sabina Higgins' letter to the Lionesses Euro victory. (You love it when we talk about sport, we're so good at it.) I chat to fashion designer Olivia Rubin about the journey to her brand, why inclusivity is important to her and what impact offering plus sizes across her whole range has had on her business. Finally, for the week that's in it, My Pod on Paper host Orlaith Condon takes us through the week's entertainment stories, from the Love Island final to Beyonce's tricky release week.

Recommendations:

Big Boys

Queer as Folk

P-Valley

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On this episode Aoife Moore takes us through changes to the laws around consent in rape cases, what's happening with Monkeypox and a devastating McDonalds price hike. I chat to Miss Ireland, Pamela Uba, as her reign comes to an end about the incredible path her life has taken and the brilliant work she's done during her year with the title. Then, Esther O'Moore-Donohoe fills us in on the entertainment news from the return of Joni Mitchell (sob) to the end of Neighbours (sob).

Recommendation:

Hide and Seek by Andrea Mara

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After the heat this week, there's no denying the impact of climate change, so Aoife Moore brings us up to date on where we stand with it. She also takes us through what's happening in the UK's race for PM, what the US is doing to protect marriage equality and the new SPHE curriculum. I chat to Daisy Edgar-Jones about being an honorary Irish person and being the lead in Where the Crawdad's Sing. Then, Cassie Delaney and I digest the week's events in entertainment, from Jennifer Affleck, to where Love Island has gone wrong, and the Beanie Feldstein/Lea Michele/Funny Girl on Broadway fiasco.

Recommendations:

This American Life episode 774: The Pink House at the Centre of the World

Persuasion on Netflix

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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 Gartland
• Subscribe to Mother of Pod
• Watch The Summer I Turned Pretty
• Join the Trans and Intersex Pride march

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This week's episode features the usual catch up on news with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner, with MAXIMUM politics. Don't have a clue what's happened in the UK this week? No problem, I ask stupid questions so you don't have to. Kyle Actual Richards tells me about life as a housewife, what makes a happy marriage, being drunk on tv, and friendships that endure and those that don't. Then Jenn Gannon and I chat Bette Midler and Macy Gray's comments during the week, as well as whether any film needs to be three hours long and Victoria Beckham's concerns for her daughter Harper.

Follow Aoife here.

Follow Jenn here.

You can read the contents of Mae Martin's thoughtful Instagram stories, referenced by Jenn, here.

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This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner takes us through the week's news including the announcement of a review of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, WTAF is going on in the US and positive announcements for young Irish women. The hilarious Shane Daniel Byrne tells us about his new RTÉ Player series Love Bites, and having had a life changing pandemic. Writer and co-author of the Aisling books Emer McLysaght reviews the week's entertainment stories from R. Kelly being sentenced to thirty years in prison to Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie and the way it might look at you.

Follow Shane here.

Watch Love Bites here.

Recommendations:

Vladimir by Julia May Jonas

The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club

MUNA

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News updates from Aoife Moore include the latest on the awful earthquake in Afghanistan and the significance Nick McCarthy of Leinster Rugby's coming out. I chat to Joanne McNally backstage at Vicar Street about success, podcasting and happiness. Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the week's entertainment stories with a hefty dollop of Harry Styles.

Get ticket info for Joanne's tour here.

Listen to My Therapist Ghosted Me here.

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This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner explains whether or not President Michael D. Higgins was wrong to speak out about housing, what the story is with the UK sending flights of asylum seekers to Rwanda and what exactly is going on with the Northern Ireland Protocol. I'm Grand Mam's PJ Kirby talks about moving home and why he decided to take specific action against assaults on members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Cassie Delaney and I start serious with a conversation about what went wrong with Liveline's conversations about gender, plus Britney's wedding and the never-ending conversation about Kim K and the Marilyn dress.

Listen to I'm Grand Mam here.

PLEASE donate to PJ's fundraiser here.

Check out Come Restaurant here.

Find Cassie here, and Aoife here.

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Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner catches us up on everything from Boris' vote of confidence to Google getting sued over some YouTube videos. Ben Pechey tells me about their book - The Book of Non-Binary Joy: Embracing the Power of YOU. Jenn Gannon and I question whether SJP should keep talking about Kim Cattrall and what exactly is going on with Liam Payne.

You can buy Ben's book here.

Recommendations:

Life and Beth - Disney Plus

Abbott Elementary - Disney Plus

After the Tone

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I'm on holidays this week so there's no news catch-up but I took advantage of having a little bit of extra time to have great chat with author Emilie Pine about her new book Ruth & Pen. We talk about fertility, imposter syndrome, sharing personal trauma in public space and much more. Emilie is great.

Then, Cassie Delaney and I seize the opportunity to get into the Depp vs. Heard defamation case. From the way it's being consumed to the way it's being sold, and the way people are responding to it. We had lots to say! I'll be back with a normal episode next week!

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Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner fills us in on the latest on the horrifying school shooting in Uvalde Texas as well as the rest of the week's news. I speak with Senator Lynn Ruane about class representation in politics and her brilliant podcast series Conversations on the Margin. Cian Nugent and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod and Queer Classified take us through the week's culture and entertainment news, from the spon con wedding to end them all to Christine Quinn on the reality of reality.

Recommendations this week were for Harry's House by Harry Styles, Sorcha Richardson's brilliant new song Archie, This Woman's Work: Essays on Music which was edited by Sinead Gleeson and Kim Gordon, and Irish language feature film An Cailín Ciúin.

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This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner catches us up on the news, including the consequences for government TDs who didn't cooperate on the National Maternity Hospital and the rising star that is Irish athlete Rhasidat Adeleke. Louise O'Neill joined me to talk about her new book Idol and why we can't always trust our own memories. Then, Esther O'Moore Donohoe delights us with an update on the week's culture and entertainment stories, from Cara Delevingne at the Billboard Music Awards to what percentage happy vs. what percentage jealous we are about Nicola Coughlan's brilliant success.

You can buy Louise O'Neill's book here.

Recommendations this week include Cecelia Aherne's book Freckles (I actually listened to the Audiobook which is really well-read, would recommend), Amy Schumer's new series Life & Beth (now available on Disney Plus) and a little note that last week's film recommendation The Worst Person in the World is now on Mubi.

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This week we return to the National Maternity Hospital with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner, as well as talking through the other big stories of the week, including the tragic death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. I chat with Róisín Murphy about being back on the road, heading to Body and Soul festival and why some women are considered 'scary'. Then, writer Emer McLysaght takes us through the week's entertainment stories from poor Peter Andre's unexpected role in the Wagatha Christy case to Chet Hanx' bizarre behaviour with Ziwe.

Get Body and Soul tickets here.

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Aoife Moore gives us a crystal clear lowdown on what's happening with the National Maternity Hospital, Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court and lots more. Bethany Rutter and I chat about her new book Welcome to Your Life the shocking revelation that fat people don't actually have to be miserable all the time? Then Jenn Gannon and I dissect Kim Kardashian's decision to wear Marilyn Monroe's dress to the Met Gala, a possible Bridgers/Mescal engagement and of course, lots more.

Buy Bethany's book here (it's 99p on Kindle this month!).

Read Evgenia Peretz's brilliant Vanity Fair article as discussed by Jenn and I here.

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This is the first of what I hope will be occasional bonus episodes under the 'sit down' umbrella. These will be longer conversations to facilitate the sharing of experience, so that we might all benefit. This episode features Amy White and Katie Hamilton, two sisters from Dublin. After having a hysterectomy at 25 as part of treatment for cervical cancer, Amy's options were limited when it came to having children. After having two children herself, Katie, Amy's sister, felt able to put herself forward as a surrogate. They thought that was the hard bit sorted, but as it turned out, the path to surrogacy in this country does not run smooth. This open and frank discussion sheds a real light on the need for proper legislation when it comes to women's health and surrogacy in Ireland.

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This week Aoife Moore and I catch up on the week's news including Elon 'Clown Shoe' Musk's latest Twitter movements and The Happy Pear's mistake. We learn about Jacqui McNabb and Tetiana Pankiv's Sow Now initiative, which was borne out of Tetiana feeling absolutely powerless having fled Ukraine and left her husband, parents and friends behind. Then Cian Sullivan and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod and Queer Classified take us through the week's entertainment stories, from Harry Style's confusing statements on sexuality to the gorgeous Heartstopper.

Check out Sow Now here.

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Ukraine, CAMHS, WTAF Elon Musk is up to - oh my! These are some of the news stories Aoife Moore takes us through this week. Sophie White chats rejection, regret and YouTube families in the context of her new book The Snag List, which is out now! Annnnd Cassie Delaney brings us up to date on Coachella and its influence, as well as the best rom-com news we've had in years.

Buy Sophie's book here!

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News stories discussed this week with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner include the crackdown on the Kinahan gang, the heartbreaking spate of homophobic attacks over the past week, and the NI women's football manager's ridiculous comments about women's emotions. Richie Sadlier chats about his new book Let's Talk and how we can change the culture when it comes to young men, relationships and sexuality. Annnnnd Esther O'Moore Donohoe debuts a stunning Britney Spears impression, among other things.

Get Richie's book here.

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This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner chats us through the news, including the very upsetting happenings in Ukraine and the super news about new licensing laws. Republic of Ireland Women’s Football captain, and all-round legend, Katie McCabe chats to me about growing up as a football loving girl and what we can do to combat the fact that so many young people are opting out of extracurricular activities like sport because of the way they feel about their bodies. PLUS, Jenn Gannon chats us through the entertainment stories of the week from Britney signing a book deal to all the Kardashian news coming out ahead of the launch of their new show next week.

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This week Aoife Moore fills us in on the week's news, celebrity hair guru Andrew Fitzsimons explains why inclusivity was at the heart of the campaign for his new hair brand and Cassie Delaney digests alllll the takes on this year's Oscars drama.

You can read the brilliant Laura Capon piece Andrew and I refer to here.

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Well, it's finally time! Episode One! Aoife Moore takes us through the news of the week, from Ukraine to Healy-Rae country (Beenie Man even makes an appearance). Living angel Marian Keyes chats about releasing Rachel, Again and why it felt different to all her other books. Plus, Louise and Esther O'Moore-Donohoe discuss the HUGE Housewives news (TWO RHONYS GUYS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL) among other pop cultural moments from the week.

If you want to get in touch, e-mail contactlouisemcsharry@gmail.com. All feedback welcome!

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