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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Oct 2, 2026 · 49:13
This week I was thrilled to catch up with comedian, writer and presenter Grace Campbell who is super smart, super funny, and super fun to talk to. We discuss the cost of sharing…
Sep 30, 2026 · 49:25
Emer McLysaght takes us through the week's stories from Madonna's victorious VMAs to Adam Brody on Palestine and the Celebrity Traitors. To support the podcast and access bonus…
Sep 28, 2026 · 46:02
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Sep 25, 2026 · 47:21
Today I'm bringing you a chance to hear this week's Chronically Online, one of the patreon episodes Emer McLysaght and I do every second week. Chronically Online focuses on the…
Sep 24, 2026 · 39:32
Cian Sullivan takes us through the week's stories including Cate Blanchett taking on phones in theatres, the latest on the response to Ed Sheeran and London Fashion Week…
Sep 22, 2026 · 51:33
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Sep 18, 2026 · 58:04
Guys, this week I got to interview the hosts of my favourite podcast Who Weekly? Lindsay Weber and Bobby Finger are my go-to voices on pop culture, celebrity and its interaction…
Sep 16, 2026 · 49:10
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Sep 14, 2026 · 49:24
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Sep 11, 2026 · 41:50
A lot of people are learning this week for the first time that women's gaelic games are not a part of the GAA, so I thought it might be good for us to chat to someone in on the…
Sep 9, 2026 · 46:36
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Sep 7, 2026 · 54:33
This week Carl Kinsella and I have much to discuss, including the fact that the map we've been using our entire lives is wrong. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes,…
Sep 4, 2026 · 53:42
When I heard that Irish writer and creative writing lecturer Roisin Kiberd had written a book of essays on beauty, I knew I had to read it. Once I'd read it, I knew I had to chat…
Sep 2, 2026 · 54:30
This week Emer McLysaght and I discuss the week's entertainment stories, including our thoughts on this year's Electric Picnic, the conviction in relation to the murder of Tupac…
Aug 28, 2026 · 47:39
Today’s guest is Professor Kimberly D. Acquaviva. Kimberly has spent more than a decade working in education around inclusivity for LGBTQIA people in end of life care, A year and…
Aug 26, 2026 · 55:48
Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week from Meghan Markle's reported return to acting to Zara Larsson's charming fit of the giggles. To support the podcast and access bonus…
Aug 24, 2026 · 50:56
This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the fallout from last week's awful crash on the M9, the drug people with Friedrich's Ataxia are begging for and the strange case of Natalie…
Aug 21, 2026 · 51:23
This week I'm chatting to chef, restauranteur and tv STAR Anna Haugh. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See…
Aug 19, 2026 · 38:10
This week Esther O'Moore-Donohoe was on hand to take us through the week's entertainment stories. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon…
Aug 17, 2026 · 48:05
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Aug 14, 2026 · 35:58
In this week's reality catch up I discuss latest episodes of The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, The Valley, Next Gen NYC and Below Deck Mediterranean. To support the…
Aug 12, 2026 · 51:55
This week James O'Hagan and I chat through some of the darkness and light coming from the world of entertainment this week, from Boy George's AI pro-Israel song to the new season…
Aug 10, 2026 · 54:36
Myself and Carl Kinsella just can't stop talking about sports, guys! Seriously though, the drama around FIFA at the moment is top tier so we had to discuss it, along with the…
Aug 7, 2026 · 31:57
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Aug 6, 2026 · 53:22
Today's guest is Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, TD for Dublin Central and leader of Sinn Fein. I was so grateful to her for generously giving me her time to chat about her childhood,…
Aug 5, 2026 · 39:47
This week Emer McLysaght takes us through the week's entertainment news from Ariana Grande taking a step back from public life to Tate McRae dipping herself in gold. To support…
Aug 4, 2026 · 37:44
We're a day late via All Together Now but Carl Kinsella and I have much to discuss in this week's news catch-up, from the death of Glen Hansard to the prospect of Donald Trump…
Jul 31, 2026 · 49:21
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Jul 29, 2026 · 44:13
This week Cian Sullivan and I discuss Chris Brown's continued violence, Barack Obama coming to Belfast, the White House Correspondents' Dinner and Claudia Winkleman's short-lived…
Jul 28, 2026 · 39:36
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Jul 27, 2026 · 49:21
Carl Kinsella and I discuss the week's news stories, from the joy of Mayo's All-Ireland win to the heartbreak of the attack on Berlin Pride. To support the podcast and access…
Jul 21, 2026 · 43:04
This week Esther O'Moore-Donohoe and I discuss the sad death of Brenda Fricker, Matty Healy's wedding to Gabriette, whether or not Prince Harry is Charming and Joanne and Vogue's…
Jul 20, 2026 · 41:09
Carl Kinsella once again deftly took us through the world's madness over the last week, from Bessborough to the Middle East. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes,…
Jul 17, 2026 · 33:54
This week we catch up on the latest from Love Island, In the City, The Valley, Next Gen NYC and Below Deck Mediterranean. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join…
Jul 16, 2026 · 48:55
This is one of my favourite conversations I've ever had on the podcast. I have been a long admirer of Alok Vaid-Menon's work as a comedian, writer and performance artist. Their…
Jul 15, 2026 · 51:26
James O'Hagan takes us through the week's entertainment stories, and most importantly, fills me in on Boythrob. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 51:00
This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the tragic death of Jamey Carney, why hare coursing is still a thing in Ireland, and the success of Trans Pride over the weekend. To support…
Jul 10, 2026 · 44:22
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Jul 8, 2026 · 48:48
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Jul 6, 2026 · 59:07
This is a good'un with Carl Kinsella catching us up on the week's news from the European Presidency to who Aughinish Alumina are and why they're in the news to the conclusion of…
Jul 3, 2026 · 42:50
Big stuff on Love Island this week while Nathan keeps his cool on Below Deck and Lindsay and Kenny's real talk on In the City hits home with me. To support the podcast and access…
Jul 1, 2026 · 48:08
In this week's entertainment catch up Cian Sullivan and I chat about Charleen Murphy's entry into Casa Amor, Lottie Ryan's new gig, Kylie Jenner's Meta glasses and more. To…
Jun 29, 2026 · 51:13
CW: As you might expect, the details of the Jeffrey Donaldson are disturbing in relation to sexual assault. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community…
Jun 26, 2026 · 52:48
This week I discuss Love Island, In The City, Next Gen NYC and Below Deck Mediterranean. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here .…
Jun 24, 2026 · 43:44
Esther O'Moore Donohoe is back! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2026 · 51:52
Carl is baaaaack! We had a lot to discuss, from the vote on the abortion waiting period to what's going on in the middle east and the opening of the Obama Presidential Centre. To…
Jun 19, 2026 · 48:30
This week I chat through my reality viewing from the aftermath of Summer House to the awful men of Love Island and the latest slice of grim reality coming via The Valley. To…
Jun 17, 2026 · 48:16
This week James O'Hagan and I discuss Tyra Banks taking legal action against Netflix over the ANTM documentary she appeared in, the sad news about musician Oliver Tree, the…
Jun 15, 2026 · 49:35
This week Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, is filling in for Carl. We discuss the riots in Belfast, the row in the Rotunda and the latest on an Iran peace deal. CW:…
Jun 12, 2026 · 54:14
This week Fionnuala Jones catches us up on what's been happening on Love Island so I can hop onboard, plus I discuss the last part of the Summer House reunion and the proposition…
Jun 10, 2026 · 52:47
Lots to discuss today with Emer McLysaght as we catch up on the week's entertainment stories. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here…
Jun 8, 2026 · 43:18
Carl isn't available this week so instead of our usual news episode, I'm catching you up on me via questions you submitted. Your regular news episode will be back next week. To…
Jun 5, 2026 · 45:30
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Jun 3, 2026 · 59:01
It's time to catch up on the world of entertainment where unfortunately there have been a lot of dark happenings of late. Oh but Dua Lipa got married! When we were recording she…
Jun 1, 2026 · 57:48
I'm baaaack, and there's lots of news to discuss with Carl Kinsella. From the death of Yves Sakila to housing protests and the closure of Captain America's, the news is not so…
May 29, 2026 · 1:04:17
As I'm away, this Friday I'm bringing a Patreon episode to the main feed. I hope you enjoy! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here .…
May 27, 2026 · 42:35
How delightful to have regular contributor Emer McLysaght as a guest for this episode alongside her writing partner Sarah Breen. Emer and Sarah are responsible for the publishing…
May 25, 2026 · 50:46
As I'm away, Carl Kinsella and I can't do the usual news round-up this week. Instead, we decided to highlight some reasons to be politically hopeful at a time when there are…
May 22, 2026 · 58:24
The minute I started reality Fridays I knew I wanted to talk to Brian Moylan. I've been reading Brian's Housewives recaps since I was a solo viewer with no one to talk to about…
May 20, 2026 · 48:11
As I'm away on holidays I thought it was a great opportunity to chat about pop music with Cian Sullivan. We discuss the return of Madonna, the anointment of Sabrina Carpenter,…
May 18, 2026 · 52:07
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May 15, 2026 · 38:51
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May 13, 2026 · 44:06
A weary but charming Emer McLysaght was onhand to take us through an unusual selection of entertainment stories this week. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join…
May 11, 2026 · 56:55
This week Carl Kinsella and I had lots of interesting stories to discuss from the results of the UK election to what's happening with our by-election, whether we need to be…
May 8, 2026 · 51:06
Yeah, that's right, I said boring. Sorry, but the ladies of Beverly Hills are not doing it for me this season. I chat through my many feelings about MAFS: Australia, and what…
May 6, 2026 · 1:01:35
The world of entertainment and culture served up lots of juicy topics to discuss this week from the politics of the Met Gala to Oprah coming to Ireland, and thankfully James…
May 4, 2026 · 1:02:17
Carl Kinsella had a lot to chat through in this week's news catch-up, which is worth listening to just for his enthusiasm for Dublin's proposed Giant, tbh. To support the podcast…
May 1, 2026 · 1:15:56
The world of reality television has gone BANANAS with lots of unexpected collisions this week. This week I give you some of my thoughts on the latest episodes and chat to William…
Apr 29, 2026 · 52:03
Lots to discuss this week as a Michael Jackson film breaks records at the box office and Russell Brand attempts an apology tour without actually apologising? Esther O'Moore…
Apr 27, 2026 · 59:11
This week's episode traverses a wide range of topics from world records to chicken fillet rolls, assassination attempts and bad housing policy. Carl Kinsella shepherded us…
Apr 24, 2026 · 54:15
This week I chat through the latest reality tv news including the launch of a new Secret Lives of Mormon Wives franchise, plus I give my take on the latest from Summer House,…
Apr 22, 2026 · 52:28
This week James O'Hagan and I chat through the special guest fest that was Coachella weekend two, including MADONNA joining Sabrina Carpenter, plus we say goodbye to Sharon…
Apr 20, 2026 · 58:49
This week Carl Kinsella takes us through the week's news, including the latest from the Middle East, updates on what's been going on with the government vote of confidence and…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:07:39
As well as my normal catch up on what's happened in reality tv this week, I also caught up with energy healer and astrology aficianado Audrey O'Connor. Audrey and I have been…
Apr 15, 2026 · 1:02:45
This week Emer McLysaght and I talk about how much we love Coachella content, we give you a primer on the Alix Earle/Alex Cooper feud and discuss Jamie Bell's comments on…
Apr 13, 2026 · 52:45
I think Carl Kinsella outdid himself by making the literal chaos of the last week clear in this week's news catch-up. We discuss the many facets of the fuel protests, the latest…
Apr 10, 2026 · 43:26
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…
Apr 8, 2026 · 48:53
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.…
Apr 6, 2026 · 58:43
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…
Apr 3, 2026 · 54:22
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,…
Apr 2, 2026 · 32:24
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…
Apr 1, 2026 · 58:49
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…
Mar 31, 2026 · 37:10
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…
Mar 30, 2026 · 45:39
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…
Mar 27, 2026 · 58:00
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…
Mar 25, 2026 · 59:37
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,…
Mar 23, 2026 · 55:10
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…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:00:21
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…
Mar 18, 2026 · 52:16
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…
Mar 16, 2026 · 47:51
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…
Mar 13, 2026 · 40:41
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…
Mar 11, 2026 · 46:53
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…
Mar 9, 2026 · 59:04
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…
Mar 6, 2026 · 31:55
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:…
Mar 4, 2026 · 43:53
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 58:28
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…
Feb 27, 2026 · 45:27
Jen Bray is Political Editor at The Sunday Times. Her 18-year journalism career includes work with the Irish Times, The Times, the Sunday Tribune and the Irish Daily Mail. We’ve…
Feb 25, 2026 · 56:08
James O'Hagan and I cover the week's biggest entertainment stories from the BAFTAs to the Foofighters and Zayn Malik's baffling tooth fairy behaviour. To support the podcast and…
Feb 23, 2026 · 57:34
Carl Kinsella and I have news coming out of our ears this week, from the arrest of Andrew Windsor-Mountbatten to Barack Obama's chat on aliens. To support the podcast and access…
Feb 20, 2026 · 44:31
This week I was delighted to catch up with Aimee Connolly, the founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee. I loved learning more about her path to success, and what it's like to create…
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