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The GATI Highlights (and Lowlights) of 2025
We spill about our highlights of the year, our 'old fave' that wasn't from 2025 - and our disappointments.
WIth so much to enjoy, we have whittled down our lists to share our favourite albums, gigs and films from the year - what were your faves? Let us know on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod/
Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod
Our sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ie
Produced by Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry. Consulting producer Emma White. Editor Aoife Barry.
Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. http://imbibe.ie
Theme music: Cinema Bell by Land Lovers from the album Confidantes.
Podcast artwork: Chris Hanna https://www.chris-hanna.com/
Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.
Interested in sponsorship or ads? Email getaroundtoitpod@gmail.com
Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod
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5. Previews & Reviews: These Sacred Vows, Wuthering Heights, Jeff Buckley, Eureka Day
59:18||Season 2, Ep. 5These Sacred Vows, Tyler Ballgame's album and Eureka Day are reviewed this week, plus we preview Wuthering Heights and The Testament of Ann Lee. And director John Butler chats to us. And more!This week:Reviews:These Sacred Vows - what do we make of the new RTÉ series?Is Tyler Ballgame's much-hyped album good?Irish doc A Quiet Love and what it tells us about the Deaf communityNew play Eureka Day is in the GatePreviews:Will Wuthering Heights live up to the hype?We tell you about the new documentary It's Never Over, Jeff BuckleyWhat's the story with the new film The Testament of Ann LeeInterview:Director John Butler tells us the 3 cultural things he got around to lately and all about These Sacred Vows. Thanks for chatting to us John!Get Around To It is the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy.Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpodOur sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ieProduced by Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry. Consulting producer Emma White. Editor Aoife Barry.Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. http://imbibe.ieTheme music: Cinema Bell by Land Lovers from the album Confidantes.Podcast artwork: Chris Hanna https://www.chris-hanna.com/Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. Interested in sponsorship or ads? Email getaroundtoitpod@gmail.comFollow us on https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod
4. Deep Dive: Aidan Gillen on the culture that made him
48:25||Season 2, Ep. 4Award-winning actor Aidan Gillen - star of Game of Thrones, The Wire, Queer as Folk, Love/Hate, Kin... we could go on! - joins us this week for a Deep Dive into the culture that made him.We chat about:His earliest cultural memoriesStarting out as an actorBurning an old diary (!)Listening to music in his sleepQueer As Folk and intimacy coordinatorsHis thoughts on future theatre rolesHis insanely busy 2025 and the projects coming up soonThanks so much to Aidan for being this week's guest.Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpodOur sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ieProduced by Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry. Consulting producer Emma White. Editor Aoife Barry.Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. http://imbibe.ieTheme music: Cinema Bell by Land Lovers from the album Confidantes.Podcast artwork: Chris Hanna https://www.chris-hanna.com/Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. Interested in sponsorship or ads? Email getaroundtoitpod@gmail.comFollow us on https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod
3. Previews & Reviews: Steal, Industry, The History of Sound, Playboy of the Western World
57:59||Season 2, Ep. 3Steal, Industry, and The History of Sound are reviewed this week - plus we head to London for a brace of shows featuring brilliant Irish actors.This week:Reviews:Steal, The History of Sound and Industry come under the GATI microscopeWe tell you about The Playboy of the Western World at the National Theatre and The Spy Who Came In From the Cold at SohoPlace in London (GATI abroad alert!)Previews:Under Salt Marsh begins on Sky Atlantic - but what's it all about?Pilgrims release a new albumEureka Day is about to hit the stage at the Gate Theatre - we explain allInterview:Musician Dani Larkin tells us the 3 cultural things they got around to lately. Thanks for chatting to us Dani!Get Around To It is the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy.Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpodOur sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ieProduced by Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry. Consulting producer Emma White. Editor Aoife Barry.Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. http://imbibe.ieTheme music: Cinema Bell by Land Lovers from the album Confidantes.Podcast artwork: Chris Hanna https://www.chris-hanna.com/Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. Interested in sponsorship or ads? Email getaroundtoitpod@gmail.comFollow us on https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod
2. Deep Dive: Our guide to the best upcoming 2026 shows, books and films
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1. Previews & Reviews: Heated Rivalry, Marty Supreme, Hijack, Ailbhe Reddy
52:31||Season 2, Ep. 1Heated Rivalry has taken over social media and pop culture - how did it all happen?! We have the explainer you need (plus our thoughts on the show...)Plus LOADS more as usual: Reviews:Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value come under the GATI microscopeWho's the Irish artist behind an AMAZING album that likely flew under your radar?Previews:The new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of Seven Kingdoms on Sky Atlantic - what's it all about (come back on Wed AM when the review embargo lifts to hear Lauren's full review!)Season 2 of Hijack on AppleTV+... will we be watching?Will we watch 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - and is Cillian Murphy returning as Jim?Jodie Comer is set to visit Ireland with Prima Facie - what's it about?Lauren got a preview listen of the Ye Vagabonds album - what's her take?Interview:Musician Ailbhe Reddy tells us her 3 cultural things she got around to lately. Thanks for chatting to us Ailbhe!Get Around To It is the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy.Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpodOur sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ieProduced by Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry. Consulting producer Emma White. Editor Aoife Barry.Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. http://imbibe.ieTheme music: Cinema Bell by Land Lovers from the album Confidantes.Podcast artwork: Chris Hanna https://www.chris-hanna.com/Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. Interested in sponsorship or ads? Email getaroundtoitpod@gmail.comFollow us on https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod
0.5. Bonus: Maggie O'Farrell talks Hamnet, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley
08:34||Season 2, Ep. 0.5Surprise! We have a bonus episode this week: an interview with the fabulous author Maggie O'Farrell about her book Hamnet and the making of the new film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao and starring our own Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. It's in cinemas this Friday (9 January).We sat down with Maggie during her whistle-stop visit to Dublin (for the premiere of Hamnet at the Light House) and caught a few minutes with her. She talked to us about writing the script, casting Paul and Jessie, and the raves that took place on set. BIg thanks to Universal Pictures Ireland.Get Around To It is the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy.Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpodOur sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ieProduced by Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry. Consulting producer Emma White. Editor Aoife Barry.Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. http://imbibe.ieTheme music: Cinema Bell by Land Lovers from the album Confidantes.Podcast artwork: Chris Hanna https://www.chris-hanna.com/Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. Interested in sponsorship or ads? Email getaroundtoitpod@gmail.comFollow us on https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod
18. Deep Dive: What's it really like to interview celebrities? (Replay)
32:51||Season 1, Ep. 18A replay of an older episode about what it's really like to interview celebrities - we'll be back with a fresh new episode next Monday (12 Jan), with reviews and previews for you to enjoy.Happy New Year!Get Around To It is the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy.Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpodOur sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ieProduced by Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry. Consulting producer Emma White. Editor Aoife Barry.Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. http://imbibe.ieTheme music: Cinema Bell by Land Lovers from the album Confidantes.Podcast artwork: Chris Hanna https://www.chris-hanna.com/Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. Interested in sponsorship or ads? Email getaroundtoitpod@gmail.comFollow us on https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod
17. Deep Dive: What's it like to have your book adapted for TV?
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