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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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43:26

Reality Catch Up: Lamar Odom, MAFS Australia and...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/04/10

This week I chat about Summer House, Untold: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom, MAFS Australia, Ladies of London, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and Below Deck.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:53

Entertainment Catch-Up: Kanye at Wireless, Niall on...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/04/08

On today's entertainment catch up Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discussed the Kanye controversy, Celine Dion's record breaking presale, Niall Horan on Tommy Tiernan and lots more.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:43

News Catch-Up: Death Penalty for Palestinians in...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/04/06

This week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella includes discussion of the horrendous news of a new death penalty policy in Israel, the latest on Iran and a question of free public transport.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:22

Reality Catch-Up: The Summer House Fallout with Laura...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/04/03

Well, the fallout from Summer House's West Wilson and Amanda Batula continues and in today's episode I talked it all through with Laura Debarra. We also chat RHOBH, The Valley, and then I give my take on the recent events on MAFS Australia.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:24

Bonus Catch Up with Visa's She's Next Grant Programme...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/04/02

On this bonus episode, brought to you by Visa's She's Next Grant Programme, I catch up with two of last years' grant recipients: Denise Walsh of Curly Co. by Denise Walsh and Anna Kelly of Nibbed Cacao. I learn about their business journeys, how they benefited from winning Visa's She's Next, and get some advice for those of you who might want to enter this year! I love to learn about women's business experience, so I really enjoyed this chat.This podcast is intended for informational and educational

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58:44

Entertainment Catch-Up: The West/Amanda Scandala,...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/04/01

Wellllll, the news coming out of the Summer House universe may not have been out when we recorded the main section of this episode but you better believe I recorded an explainer intro so that you can be caught up on the action. Plus, what's going on with Scott Mills and the BBC, the latest from the world of awards and Hannah Montana's impact.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:10

Bonus Catch Up with Visa's She's Next Grant Programme...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/31

On this bonus episode, brought to you by Visa's She's Next Grant Programme, I catch up with two of last years' grant recipients: Claire Fullam, founder of Remi Scalp Care and Marian Kennedy, founder of Anewmum. I learn about their business journeys, how they benefited from winning Visa's She's Next, and get some advice for those of you who might want to enter this year! I love to learn about women's business experience, so I really enjoyed this chat.This podcast is intended for informational and

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45:39

News Catch-Up: Femicide, Internet Addiction and Trans...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/30

This week's news episode covers the latest from the Middle East, the Olympic Committee's decision to ban trans women from competing and a positive move for those who experience miscarriages in the north of Ireland.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:00

The First Inaugural Reality Catch-Up!

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/27

We're changing it up! In this episode I discuss the latest news from reality tv, and give my take on the most recent episodes of Summer House, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, RHOBH, Ladies of London and MAFS Australia. I really hope you enjoy. I am VERY sorry for the sniffling, for some reason my noise started dribbling and instead of stopping to blow it I did my best to power through? Silly girl. I guys chatting on mic for an hour straight is new and I'm learning.To support the podcast and

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59:37

Entertainment Catch-Up: Chappell Roan in Brazil,...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/25

There's lots to discuss this week, so thankfully James O'Hagan is onhand to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the drama around Chappell Roan in Brazil, the tale of Taylor Frankie Paul and The Bachelorette plus the online abuse of Barry Keoghan and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:10

News Catch-Up: St. Patrick's Day Controversy, a Big...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/23

Today some breaking news happened the minute we finished recording so we hopped back on - apologies for the chaotic vibes in the middle of this episode as a result! Carl Kinsella took us through the week's stories from St. Patrick's Day in Ireland and America to free trees for Crumlin residents. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:21

Catch Up with Scottee

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/20

It was such a pleasure to catch up with podcaster, writer, runner, content creator and yoga teacher Scottee this week. We talk about his brilliant podcast Self Help, his forthcoming book, mental health, accessibility and lots more besides.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:16

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Oscars, Harry on SNL, and...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/18

Emer McLysaght is on hand to chat through the week's entertainment stories from the Oscars to Harry Styles hosting SNL. We also get her thoughts on Lily Allen's West End Girl live, which are different to mine!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:51

News Catch-Up: Global Conflict, The Paddy's Day...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/16

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the annual political exodus of Ireland for St. Patrick's Day and the parking wars ruining life for the residents of new build estates.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:41

Solo Catch-Up: Lily Allen's West End Girl Live and a...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/13

I simply had too many Lily Allen thoughts to share anywhere else than a solo episode. I also needed to talk about the worst case of sexual assault I've heard in years, and why we simply have to do more to change attitudes towards gender and equality. CW: Sexual assault and gender based violence.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:53

Entertainment Catch-Up: Timothée vs. Opera and...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/11

Lots to discuss from the world of entertainment this week including lots actors saying apparently controversial things, Esther O'Moore Donohoe was on-hand to take us through the stories.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:04

News Catch-Up: The Middle East, Trump Madness and The...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/09

There was a lot of ground for Carl Kinsella to cover this week from the ongoing events in the Middle East to updates on some stories closer to home like the impact of the new rent rules to The Rotunda Hospital staying where it is.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:55

Catch Up with Ailbhe Malone on Banshee: Mythological...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/06

This week I caught up with journalist and author Ailbhe Malone, who shared with me what motivated her to edit her new anthology of Irish myths and fairy tales - Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:53

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Brits, Connor Storrie on...

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/04

The awards continue with the Brits and the Actor Awards happening over the weekend, Cian Sullivan and I also discuss Connor Storrie hosting SNL and Rihanna once again easing us by being in the studio.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:28

News Catch-Up: Iran, Athletes and St. Pat-thique

Catch Up with Louise McSharry ·

2026/03/02

This week Carl Kinsella and I have a lot of ground to cover, from the worrying expansion of bombing in the Middle East, to Ireland's new rent rules as well as the erection and removal of a giant statue of St. Patrick in Temple Bar.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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