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Catch Up with Louise McSharry
Catch Up with Louise McSharry keeps you up to date on the week’s news and culture, from the lowest of brows to the relatively high. Armed with recommendations for music, books, telly and the rest, Louise takes you through the week’s events with the help of experts and relevant guests.
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Episodes
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Catch Up with Ivana Bacik, Leader of the Labour Party
Today's guest is Deputy Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party and TD for Dublin Bay South. We discuss her background, how she came to politics, how she…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Kim K's New Fella, Taylor's New Video and Heated Rivalry's Impact
Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week from all the celebrity action at the Superbowl to Majella O'Donnell's powerful contribution to the Late Late Show…
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Solo Catch-Up: We Need to Talk About The Bad Bunny Halftime Show
Unfortunately Carl isn't well today so we can't bring you the usual news catch up, but I had some THINGS to SAY so I thought I'd hop on the microphone anyway…
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Catch Up with Una McKevitt
Today's guest is writer, director and producer Una McKevitt. We discuss her new play Fair Deal, which opens on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre next…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Grammys, Catherine O'Hara and the State of Live Music via Harry Styles
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News Catch-Up: Scramblers, Minnesota and the Price of Butter
Lots to catch up on with Carl Kinsella this week from the cursed weather we've been experiencing to the continued horror in Gaza and my campaign to subsidise…
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Catch Up with Jackie Fox
What a delight to chat with Jackie Fox about her appointment as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Baldoni Texts, Nigella on Bake Off and Troye Sivan Fights Back
This week James O'Hagan is on hand to take us through the week's stories from a Beckham update to the private texts unsealed in the Baldoni case. To support…
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News Catch-Up: More Death in Minnesota, 'New Gaza' and TG4 Stays Winning
Unfortunately the news is still pretty bleak my friends, but it's still important to be informed. Carl Kinsella and I discuss the absolute horrors occurring on…
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Catch Up with Eoghan Cleary
Today's guest is Eoghan Cleary. Eoghan is a teacher, writer and youth advocate as well as a researcher and educator with the Sexual Exploitation Research and…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beckhams, Goodbye Kyle Cooke and the Clooneys are French Now!
We were absolutely thrilled that Brooklyn Beckham timed his Instagram stories so perfectly for us to dissect them on this week's entertainment catch-up! We…
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News Catch-Up: Immigration Delusion, Greenland and Minnesota
Things continue to be bleak, but hey, we're getting a Sephora on the island of Ireland! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on…
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Catch Up with Laura Debarra
It was such a pleasure to catch up with best-selling author and authority on fashion and home, Laura Debarra. We discuss overhauling your wardrobe, caring for…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Golden Globes, Toxic Mom Groups and Scooter Braun
Awards season has begun, and the Irish are back! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See…
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News Catch-Up: Grok, ICE and the General State of the World
This week Carl Kinsella and I didn't cover as many stories as we usually do because frankly, what's happened in the last week is representative in the overall…
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Catch Up with Joanne McNally
I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Joanne McNally back to the podcast this week for a catch up on how she's getting on. We discuss ADHD, relationships…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Paul Mescal's Retirement?. Heated Rivalry and Billionaire Bey
I can not express how happy I was to have the opportunity to discuss Heated Rivalry on this episode (more to come in Screens), but Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I…
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News Catch-Up: Venezuela, Swiss Fire and Mamdani's Representation of Hope
We're back! Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss the U.S. government's action in Venezuela, the tragic fire in a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve, the latest in Gaza…
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Catch Up on Screens
Today I'm bringing Screens, which is usually Patreon-only, to the main feed. Listen as Emer McLysaght and I discuss the film and television we've been…
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Catch Up on Chronically Online
Today I'm bringing you Chronically Online, which is usually Patreon Only but as a special Christmas treat (and because the live show recording sadly never made…
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Catch Up on the Year in Music
In a special episode for this festive period, today Cian and I discuss the year in music. From Rosalia to CMAT to Addison to Taylor to Lily. Enjoy! To support…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beckhams, David Walliams and the Power of Killeagh
Thank you to James O'Hagan for enduring our special brand of festive family chaos this morning to record this entertainment catch up. Lots to discuss, from the…
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News Catch-Up: Hunger Strikers, Fox Hunting and Greta in Ireland
It's our final news catch-up of the year and Carl Kinsella and I had much to discuss, from what's happening with the Palestine Action Hunger Strikers to…
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Catch Up with Daire Dempsey of TENI
When we talked about the National Gender Service during the news episode on Monday it occurred to me that it might be a good idea to find out more about what…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Rob Reiner's Contribution, Kate Winslet on Nepo Babies and Chris Martin Being Sound
Esther O'Moore-Donohoe is on hand to chat through the week's entertainment stories this week from the incredible contribution of Rob Reiner to film and culture…
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News Catch-Up: Bondi Shooting, the National Gender Service and Rob Reiner
Carl Kinsella and I had lots to discuss this week from the breaking news about Rob Reiner's death to the horrifying events in Bondi over the weekend. To…
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Catch Up with Aoife Dunne
Comedian and writer Aoife Dunne joined me in my home this week to discuss her show Good Grief, how to recover from an enormous loss, being a woman with an…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Toy Show, 50 Cent vs. Diddy and Traitors x DWTS
Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week, from the Toy Show's big moments to the Golden Globe nominations. To support the podcast and access bonus…
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News Catch-Up: Eurovision, 'Free Birthing' and Comedy as Art
In this week's new episode Carl Kinsella and I discuss everything from Eurovision to comedy and arts funding and the supreme court telling Conor McGregor to do…
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Catch Up with Daisy Kelliher
I'm so delighted to have Below Deck's Daisy Kelliher back on the podcast this week. Fresh from Bravocon and having launched her own podcast, Yacht Mess, there…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Electric Picnic, Music and AI and Olivia Dean Fights for her Fans
Lots to discuss this week from the sad death of Hugh Wallace, the role technology is playing in music, whether Liam and Noel Gallagher were hanging out during…
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News Catch-Up: Fire in Hong Kong, Gender Based Violence and Homelessness' Impact on Women
Sorry this is late pals, I have made the lengthy journey from the west of Ireland today so recording had to be delayed. Lots of grim news stories this week -…
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Catch Up with Louise McSharry
Yes, this week's interview is with me. I've got some stuff to share. Thank you so much Una Mullally for facilitating this chat, check out Una's excellent…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: A Family Stone Sequel, Joanne McNally Breaks Records, and PEAK Hun Christmas
Lots to discuss this week as James O'Hagan and I catch up on the stories from the world of entertainment, from Denise Welch's huntastic Christmas single to…
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News Catch-Up: Bye Paschal, Trump & Mamdani 4eva and AI Cop On
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Catch Up on Internet Addiction with Dr. Amy Watchorn
I think it's fair to say we talk about the internet, our usage, and the way it's impacting our lives frequently on the podcast, so when I learned of Dr. Amy…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Red Carpet Weirdo, Burna Boy's Outburst and Sydney Sweeney's Fall From Grace
This week Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the week's entertainment stories from the guy who hopped on Ariana Grande on a Wicked red carpet to Sydney…
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News Catch-Up: Ireland's Victory, a New President and PUFFINS!
Lots to discsuss this week with Carl Kinsell, from Ireland's victory in the soccer yesterday to President Catherine Connolly's inauguration and the return of…
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Catch Up with Miriam O'Callaghan
Miriam O'Callaghan is iconic in the truest sense of the word, so I jumped at the chance to interview her before I had even read her book. Once I got my hands…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Miss Universe Walkout, Kris Jenner Turns 70, Grammy Buzz, and Is People’s Sexiest Man Alive Relevant Again?
This week I am joined by the wonderful James O’Hagen to unpack the week in entertainment: Kris Jenner’s over-the-top 70th birthday celebration (of course…
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News Catch-Up: Mamdani, Sister Stan and a 'Lion-like Animal'
This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the week's stories, from the democratic success in America to the death of Focus Ireland founder Sister Stan and a 'lion'…
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Catch Up with Holly Cairns
I was honoured when Holly Cairns asked if I'd be up for chatting with her in her first sit down interview since she returned to Leinster House since giving…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Billie vs. the Billionaires, Britney and Kevin and Yet More Lily and David
I mean, if any of us thought I'd manage to get through this week's episode without talking about Lily Allen then we were sorely mistaken because there is a…
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News Catch-Up: IPAS Centre on Fire, Homophobia in Cork and the Louvre Robbery
Lots to discuss in this week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella. We discuss the horrendous arson attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda, the farce that is the…
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Catch Up with Katherine Ryan
I'm delighted to have Katherine Ryan as my guest this week, fresh from hosting The Real Housewives of London reunion on Hayu. We talk Housewives, class, money…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Lily Allen's West End Girl, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and Strictly's Big Change
I was absolutely delighted to have the chance to talk about Lily Allen's new album West End Girl on this morning's entertainment episode with Cian Sullivan, as…
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News Catch-Up: A Landslide Victory, Another Riot and Trump Madness
Carl Kinsella and I were delighted to have the chance to chat through the results of Friday's presidential election as well as the differences between the two…
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Catch Up with Carl Kinsella (but not about the news)
Today's interview felt strange initially, because while Carl and I are used to chatting, we're not used to chatting about ourselves... or not to each other…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: A Lily Allen Album, a Westlife Gig and Titanic feat. Matthew McConnaughey?
In this week's entertainment catch-up Esther O'Moore Donohoe is chatting us through the albums, tv shows, and gigs we have to look forward to in the coming…
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News Catch-Up: Wonderful Coffee, Brian O'Driscoll and Wonderful Coffee
This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the so-called ceasefire in Gaza, the government's endometriosis framework, the presidential election and more! Buy Carl's…
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Catch Up with Chronically Online
This week I'm giving everyone access to the brand new Patreon episode, Chronically Online, in which Emer McLysaght and I discuss what the internet is serving…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: RIP Diane Keaton, NOT RIP Dolly Parton, and Unhappy Boyzone Fans
This week James O'Hagan is taking us through the week's stories from the sad death of Diane Keaton to Dolly Parton having to announce that she is very much not…
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News Catch-Up: A Ceasefire, A Budget and an RTE Reshuffle
Lots to discuss this week from continued chaos in the presidential election to a much longed-for ceasefire in Gaza. Pre-order Carl's book here. To support the…
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Catch Up with Ruthanne
Ruthanne was 17 when she co-wrote Jojo's hit song 'Too Little Too Late', and has been in the music industry since, writing for everyone from One Direction to…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor vs. Charli, J.K. Rowling vs. Emma Watson and The Daily Mail vs. Megan Markle
Today I'm bringing you the most heated entertainent episode yet, in which Emer McLysaght and I discuss the new Taylor Swift album and the challenges it…
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News Catch-Up: Jim Gavin Pulls Out, a Potential Peace Deal for Gaza, and the Loss of Manchán Magan
Sending thanks to Jim Gavin for announcing that he was pulling out of the presidential race on a Sunday evening because Carl Kinsella and I were gagging to…
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Catch Up with Filmmaker Myrid Carten
This week I went to Belfast to chat to Myrid Carten, whose debut feature film has been called 'extraordinary', 'raw' and 'searing' by Variety. I saw the…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Bad Bunny for the Superbowl, Madonna Gives a Rare Interview and Bill Murray's New Show About Ireland
To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on…
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News Catch-Up: Goodbye Maria Steen, Trump in the Dail(?!) and Golf goes Wild
This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing horror in Gaza, Michéal Martin's questionable responses to various issues this week and the madness of the…
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Catch Up with Catherine Connolly
This week I had the opoprtunity to spend some time with independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly, and I really enjoyed learning more about her and…