Catch Up with Louise McSharry

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

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

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, a social enterprise which aims to unify across differences through intercultural media and education. I loved chatting with her this week about how we can confront prejudice and make Ireland a more united place, and I hope you enjoy it too.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens

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

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

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

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

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

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 new film, how she came to make a film about Edna O'Brien, and Edna's incredible life and career. This was one of my favourite conversations in recent times, 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