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Catch Up with Louise McSharry

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:07

Entertainment Catch-Up: Samanta Mumba vs. Donal...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2025/02/12

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!The world of showbiz went absolutely bananas this week - who could have predicted a Samantha Mumba Donal Skehan feud? Emer McLysaght and I discuss the Eurosong madness, the Superbowl halftime show, Kanye West and Biana Censori on the Grammy red carpet and the fallout and lots more. Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:20

News Catch-Up: Trump and Netanyahu, School Phone Bans...

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2025/02/10

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Carl Kinsella and I hit possibly our highest level of incredulity yet as we discuss Donald Trump and Netanyahu, Elon Musk's continued assault on the U.S. government, why a recently re-elected senator has resigned from Fine Gael and why it's so difficult to make sense of sentencing.Apologies for going relatively hard on the bad language this week guys, it felt unavoidable.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See

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51:29

Catch Up with Mamobo Ogoro on Where Prejudice Comes...

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2025/02/07

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!We’ve talked a lot on the pod about racism and discrimination in Ireland and how we can combat it, and that conversation feels particularly valid again with Donald trump in office doing his best to destroy any policies that amplify diversity and inclusion.Fortunately, this week’s guest is someone who has made understanding and combatting prejudice her career. Mamobo Ogoro is a social psychologist and founder and CEO of Gorm Media,

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56:40

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Grammys, Lively vs....

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2025/02/05

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Cian Sullivan and I could have talked about the Grammys for hours but we managed to also include some of this week's other entertainment stories as well, from checking your sources on the Baldoni vs. Lively situation to a Nirvana reunion and a pink sparkly coffin.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:42

News Catch-Up: Junior Minister Madness, Trump Trumps...

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2025/02/03

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!There is a lot for Carl Kinsella and I to get through this week, from the appointments of a record number of junior ministers to the insanity of what's happening in the US and the continued fallout of Storm Éowyn.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:53

Catch Up with Amy Van Wylick on the Brigit Festival

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2025/01/31

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!I catch up with Amy Van Wylick, Creative Producer of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women, ahead of the festival this weekend. Check out the amazing range of events happening this weekend here. Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:53

Entertainment Catch-Up: Oscar Nominations, the...

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2025/01/29

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!A lot going on, pals.Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the Oscar nominations, The Traitors, the new Boyzone docuseries and more. Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:03

News Catch-Up: Extreme Weather, Dail Chaos, and Trump...

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2025/01/27

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!A lot going on, pals.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.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:57

Catch Up with Sinead O'Shea on Edna O'Brien

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2025/01/24

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Sinead O'Shea is the filmmaker behind A Mother Brings Her Son to be Shot, Pray for Us Sinners, and now Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story. Edna O'Brien, who dies last year at the age of 93, was a prolific writer of stories, novels and occasionally films, who was ahead of her time in many ways, from her writing to her approach to life as a woman at a time when women didn't have many choices. In this episode Sinead and I discuss the

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54:39

Entertainment Catch-Up: Kneecap at the BAFTAs, the...

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2025/01/22

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!James O'Hagan and I talk about what's been going on in the world of celebs this week from those who showed up at the inauguration, to Kneecap's BAFTA nominations and the appeal of Molly Mae. 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.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See

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53:24

News Catch-Up: A Ceasefire, a Tiktok Ban and a...

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2025/01/20

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the Ceasefire in Gaza, the hodgepodge formation of our new government, a new civil case against Conor McGregor and our apparent optimism!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.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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54:40

Catch Up with Ruth Hegarty on Food in Schools

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2025/01/17

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!The government is rolling out free hot lunch to primary schools across the country, which should be a really good thing. And it is, in theory. Unfortunately, though, the food on offer isn't always up to snuff, with lots of it falling into the ultraprocessed food category. Oh and also, the packaging is single use. Plus, there's no one with any health or food expertise managing the rollout. Annnnnd it's leading to lots of food waste

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55:01

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Return of Speidi,...

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2025/01/15

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!The LA fires are impacting lots of celebs, from those who've lost their homes to those whose shows have been delayed, Emer McLysaght and I get into it, along with how lovely Zendaya and Tom Holland are as a couple, and Lily Allen's openness around her current mental health struggle. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes (including my brand new monthly tv/movies/whatever you're having yourself episode with Emer) join our

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54:46

News Catch-Up: LA Fires, Government Formation and the...

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2025/01/13

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes (including my brand new monthly tv/movies/whatever you're having yourself episode with Emer) join our community on Patreon.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:20

Catch Up with Killian Sundermann

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2025/01/10

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Killian Sundermann is a gas and decent man who started making me laugh with his Instagram sketches during the pandemic and is now a legitimate multi-hyphenate. He's podcasting with the Young Hot Guys podcast, doing sketches on tv in No Worries if Not and about to embark on his first national stand-up tour. I really enjoyed catching up with him this week, and hope you enjoy the listen too!To support the podcast and access bonus

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52:23

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Golden Globes, The...

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2025/01/08

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!My friends, I'm sorry to say there are some audio issues with this episode. As I mentioned on Monday I've ordered a replacement sound card but it unfortunately didn't arrive on time for today. The majority of the episode is fine, but in a few places there are minor snippets missing, nothing which will stop you from following the conversation though. Cian Sullivan joined me this week to discuss the entertainment news. I'm so glad

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42:20

News Catch-Up: This bloody weather, What Happened in...

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2025/01/06

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Apologies for the late episode guys, Carl was under the wether this morning but fortunately felt well enough to record this afternoon. We discuss the latest news including the death of Paula Canty, a potential ban on soup runs, what happened in New Orleans and Jimmy Carter being an actuallly decent man.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes (including my brand new monthly tv/movies/whatever you're having yourself episode

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38:37

Catch up on Techology and Kids with Dr. Nicola Fox...

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2025/01/03

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!As many children enjoy their new gadgets post-festive season, I thought it would be good to chat to an expert about how to ensure your children are safe online. Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton holds a PHD in Cyberpsychology and a lecturer in applied psychology and cyberpsychology in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She generously offered some guidance this week, which I personally found very helpful and hope you will too. To

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51:09

Entertainment Catch-Up: The End of Paige and Craig,...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2025/01/01

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I have a ball talking through the week's entertainment stories.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes (including my brand new monthly tv/movies/whatever you're having yourself episode with Emer) join our community on Patreon.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:14

News Catch-Up: The Horrors Persist in Gaza, Trump...

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2024/12/30

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Content Warning: There is mention of infant death in our discussion of what's happening in Gaza.Carl Kinsella and I are back with news chat and we've got lots to talk about, from the plane crash in South Korea to the horrors persisting in Gaza and the fascinating case of Luigi Mangione.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes (including my brand new monthly tv/movies/whatever you're having yourself episode with Emer) join

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