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Agony Rants

English, Social, 3 seasons, 124 episodes, 3 days, 22 hours, 4 minutes
About
Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and comedian Gearóid Farrelly have been friends for a very long time. In this new show they are widening their circle of friends to include you. If you need unwavering, unconditional support, someone to champion you or to just get something off your chest; they are ready to listen, offer advise and if necessary start a brutal campaign of revenge on your behalf. As a national treasure and mother of two Niamh is the calm, soothing voice of experience. Gearóid on the other hand has a cat and limited patience but is well-intentioned. To get in touch email Agonyrants@gmail.com or follow Niamh (Niamhkavanagh93) or Gearoid (gearoidfarrelly) on instagram.
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118: BETRAYAL!

Gearoid met Sonia and Niamh is taking the betrayal very well. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the woman who's friends couldn't accept her big career change and we have a letter from someone who is considering breaking up with her perfect boyfriend because of his furry friend. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/202439 minutes, 28 seconds
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117: Doctors and Dentists

Niamh has been to the dentist and Gearoid has a fear of needles but he is planning on them being a big part of 2024. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the woman who couldn't take her dog when she left her cheating husband, we also have a problem from someone with an interfering two-faced relative and we have tough love for someone who is a afraid of hospitals but needs to go for tests. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/202452 minutes, 43 seconds
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116: No More Oats!

Gearoid is eating healthy and Niamh is on strike. In the mailbag we have a letter from a budding Eurovision songwriter, a brotherly oat-spreader considering buying a house with his sister and a potential child of divorce. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/202447 minutes, 37 seconds
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115: Don't Namaste On Your Own Doorstep

Gearoid is considering going back to yoga and Niamh . In the mailbag we have a follow up from the man with vicar vibes and letters from a man about to ask his new boyfriend to move in, a friend who is just not that into her boyfriend and someone who is in their own hallmark movie. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/202452 minutes, 34 seconds
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114: Welcome to 2024!

Niamh is well rested and Gearoid has finally got a laminator but is sick of Niamh being funny as well as a great singer. In the mailbag we have a letter about a sibling clash and an emigrant son who wants to set boundaries. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/202457 minutes, 12 seconds
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Feed Swap: Tell Me Everything Hosted By Liam Gareau With Guest Gearoid Farrelly

Agony Rants will return on 8th January. This week we are doing a feed swap with Tell Me Everything, A podcast hosted by Liam Gareau. Gearoid is the guest on the episode we are sharing. Episode Title: Naked and a Mess with Gearóid Farrelly Description: Babies, luck is a real theme on this week’s fabulous episode of “Tell Me Everything.” Because we’ve been blessed with the “luck of the Irish” thanks to our gorgeous guest, Gearóid Farrelly. Gearóid has expertly performed his civic duty of bringing his three favorite things from pop culture - and his picks are total gems. From iconique women like BETTE MIDLER and “I Should Be So Lucky” crooner KYLIE MINOGUE (see? Again - luck), to the classic sitcom, “The Golden Girls,” we really get into it! And so should you! Enjoy, divas! If you like this show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Be sure to follow the show on Instagram: @tellliameverything And follow me (your host!) across all platforms: @liamgareau Agony Rants has merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20241 hour, 13 minutes, 33 seconds
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Bonus Christmas Episode From 2021

Agony Rants is on a break and will return on 8th January 2024. In the meantime we are posting this episode which was for bonus subscribers and released on Christmas Day 2021. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/202322 minutes, 28 seconds
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113: Another Year Over

It's the last episode of the season. Agony Rants will return on 8th January. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/202349 minutes, 26 seconds
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112: Tilty Head Syndrome

Gearoid remembers a funless fun run and Niamh is using her time off to catch up on reality tv. In the mailbag we have a letter from someone concerned about their partners drinking and a recently separated woman who is dreading the tilty heads at Christmas. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/202345 minutes, 35 seconds
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111: Turn That Frown Upside Down

Niamh and Gearóid are finished work until after Christmas Niamh is gaffer taping her 24 year old christmas tree back together and Gearoid is furious about meeting a deeply unpleasant person. We have a follow up from someone reconciling with their sister. In the mailbag we have a letter from a couple about to adopt but facing some homophobia from extended family. We also have a mail from someone who's friend thinks she bought them a flat! We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/202340 minutes, 22 seconds
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110: It's Embarrassing For Everyone

Niamh and Gearóid are back from the Podcast Awards where they were highly commended. Niamh is delighted and Gearóid is taking legal advise and planning an insurrection. In the mailbag we have a problem from an Auntie who is already in a Christmas panic and a couple contemplating the future. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/202346 minutes, 42 seconds
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109: How Do You Pronounce "Albeit"?

They're getting ready for the podcast awards but Gearóid is on a comedown and Niamh's friend fell or has had a fall, she's not sure. We have a followup about laminating. In the mailbag we have a problem from a couple who are getting married but still nervous about their beginnings and another from someone who has bought their first place and is getting overwhelmed with advise from family. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/202351 minutes, 4 seconds
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108: I've Never Felt More Beautiful

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11/13/202357 minutes, 21 seconds
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A Glimpse Of Vintage Rants

This is the first episode of our bonus show "Vintage Rants" entitled "I Dread His Kisses". If you are not a subscriber to HeadStuff+ we hope this once off glimpse of Vintage Rants shows you what you are missing and encourages you to support us over on HeadStuff+. For a limited time subscribers will get the new Agony Rants Do Not Disturb sign. These will be shipped on the 31st Nov. You can subscribe over on HeadStuff+ and you will get a new episode of Vintage Rants every second Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/202328 minutes, 26 seconds
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107: Everybody Needs Good Neighbours

Niamh has been recording and Gearóid is over Halloween. In this episode we have two problems and a follow up all about neighbours. We have a follow up from the people with copy-cat neighbours. We have a problem from a gay couple with homophobic neighbours and someone in an apartment with noisy neighbours.  We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/202354 minutes, 49 seconds
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106: Think Of The Points!

Niamh is excited because her dad sang with her at a recent concert and Gearoid is back from a relaxing three days in Canada that involved 30 hours of flying and two shows. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the couple trying to leave the neighbourhood watch/militia. We give advice to a guy who’s ex who can’t let go and a help out a woman who has repeatedly come face to face with a man who is horrible to her. We have merch! Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
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105: Passive Aggressive Cars and Relatives

Niamh is in a flap because her car keeps beeping and Gearóid has started a clear out... well he's hung up a black sack in the hall. We have follow up from the writer who fell out with his mother after suggesting she date after the death of his father. In the mailbag we have someone who's father is about to get married. We also help out a guncle frustrated with family conversations. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the Irish Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/202358 minutes, 21 seconds
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104: We Are Where We Are

Gearóid did a photoshoot an got away with it my the skin of his teeth. We have follow up advise from a nurse for a trainee nurse who wrote in a few weeks back. In the mailbag we have advise for someone who has changed jobs and think they may have made a mistake. We also help out the partner of someone who likes to make an anonymous complaint. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the Irish Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/202348 minutes, 26 seconds
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103: Operation Friends

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10/8/202353 minutes, 57 seconds
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102: You Can Do It!

Gearóid is checked out of this episode as he is monitoring the status of the reunion of Eternal. Niamh thinks her son might be listening to the podcast. In the mailbag we have a followup from someone who had the mother of all breakups a couple of months ago. We also have a question from a nursing graduate who is considering giving up. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the Irish Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/202355 minutes, 36 seconds
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101: A Rough Start

Gearóid is looking after his parents elderly dog who has quite the back story. In the mailbag we have a follow up about visitors from Americaand we help someone who is in an unwilling party in a Eurovision rewatch we also help a grieving mother and son who have fallen out. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/202355 minutes, 14 seconds
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100: The Centenary

Gearóid and Niamh have arrived to literally no fanfare to record their 100th episode. Gearóid has had a baby by proxy and Niamh's son has finally paid out. There is a lot to celebrate. In the mailbag we have a decluttering follow up and we help someone who is mid frison with someone they shouldn't be frizzing with at all and we help console an accidental thief. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/202353 minutes, 11 seconds
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BONUS: The Annual Review

Ahead of their 100th episode next week Gearóid and Niamh sit down with Alan Bennett the CEO of the Headstuff Podcast Network for they annual performance review. They have lots of listeners but need more subscribers soon HeadStuff+ so in this episode they give details of the new bonus show and upcoming merch. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/202330 minutes, 48 seconds
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99: What Is This Fresh Hell?

Gearóid and Niamh are tired and facing a non-problem and a very delicate problem. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who is falling off the vegan wagon and someone who wants to shed their vicar vibes in the .. we think.. bedroom! If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/202350 minutes, 26 seconds
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98: Vengence

Gearóid is back from holidays and off to a slow start being forty minutes late. Niamh was very patient but she started on the hot cross buns. In the mailbag we have a follow up to the weight loss problem and a letter from someone dealing too well with a work place bully and someone who wants her dog back! If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/202353 minutes
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97: Clean Wellies and Undying Love

Niamh is helping Gearóid deal with some Sugababes trauma and festival fall-out. In the mailbag we have a follow up to The Prick problem and offer advise to and an independent woman and someone who might be in love with his friend. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearoid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/202350 minutes, 35 seconds
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96: Two Recording Artists

Gearóid is now a recording artist and convinced he should have been in S Club 7. Niamh's son has passed his driving test and got a car so she is a proud mother. In the mailbag we discuss a friend who has become a successful slimmer and a letter from a new mother with a recently widowed mother in law. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearoid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/202351 minutes, 56 seconds
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95: Know Your Worth

Gearóid's bathroom has exploded so he needs a money making plan and Niamh has been to a wedding. In the mailbag we discuss someone who has been overlooked for a promotion and a Mother who's little boy has been appearing in his friend's mother's tiktoks. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearoid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/202344 minutes, 51 seconds
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94: Calpol and Freddos

Gearoid is hungover and forgot there was an Agony Rants recording but Niamh is her usual professional self. She has arrived on time and completely unprepared. They chat about how difficult it is to get sleep and of course the sad death of Sinead O'Connor. In the mailbag they have a follow up from Greg who's boyfriend wants to move to America and they help a couple who have a friend who is dating a prick. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearoid is on tour the rest of his dates are here. You can vote for Agony Rants for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/202356 minutes, 16 seconds
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93: Builder's Holidays

It's the middle of summer and Niamh is reminiscing about buying school uniforms, Gearoid is getting ready for a proper holiday. In the mailbag we discuss a relationship with an age gap and a business partnership that is coming to an end. You can support the show by subscribing to HeadStuff+. You can also vote for us in the audience choice award in the British Podcast Awards by voting here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/202345 minutes, 23 seconds
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92: The Neighbourhood Shunning

Gearóid is sick of sitting around and Niamh is pretending she has had a late baby. In the mailbag we have sisters who want to reconnect and a Neighbourhood Watch group that is getting a little intense. If you are enjoying the show please leave us a lovely review on iTunes or a five star rating wherever you listen. You can also support us by becoming a member of HeadStuff+  You can vote for us for the Listeners Choice award in the British Podcast Awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/202351 minutes, 19 seconds
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91: Give and Take

Niamh is on holidays for the summer in Donegal and she has done 5 concerts and two podcasts. Gearoid is trying to replace his irreplaceable Mini.  If you are enjoying the show please leave us a lovely review on iTunes or a five star rating wherever you listen. You can also support us by becoming a member of HeadStuff+  You can vote for us for the Listeners Choice award in the British Podcast Awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/202347 minutes, 38 seconds
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90: Do Not Disturb

Gearóid and Niamh discuss the merit of a Do Not Disturb sign and discuss listeners worst stays. In the mailbag we help someone who is dating their child's teacher. If you are enjoying the show please leave us a lovely rating/review where-ever you listen as this helps other people find us or you could also tell a friend. If you are a regular listener please support us by becoming a member of Headstuff+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/202357 minutes, 15 seconds
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89: Holidays Are Here… Sort Of

Gearoid is on holidays except he forgot to book them. Niamh once again recalls her very unconventional wedding. If you like listening to us please leave us a lovely review on Apple Podcasts or a five star rating wherever you listen. Also you could tell your friends about us.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/202346 minutes, 46 seconds
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88: Butt Dials and Burn Out

Gearoid is almost on holidays which is just as well and Niamh is butt dialling while hoovering. In the mailbag we deal with a mother in law and a messy friend. If you are enjoying the show please rate and review us to help other people find us and you can show your support by joining Headstuff+ and adopting to us. To do this sign up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/202350 minutes, 9 seconds
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87: Hot Dads and Ceramic Leopards

Gearoid is planning a party and Niamh's prodigal son has returned. In the mailbag we someone who has barely let their boyfriend move in and a work place hookup that has just got complicated. If you are enjoying the show please tell your friends, leave a lovely review and support us on Headstuff+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/202348 minutes, 45 seconds
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86: Stop Saying His Name!

Gearóid is having car trouble and Niamh is on hand to help. In the mailbag we a follow up and struggle to keep the writer anonymous, we help an online dater who is not doing a lot of dating and help a teacher who is about to be on the receiving end of some schoolyard bullying. If you like the show please support us on Headstuff+ and leave us a lovely review/rating wherever you listen. Better still tell your friend about us! Get in touch on agonyrants@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/202351 minutes, 4 seconds
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85: Tina is dead, Celine has cancelled and Niamh's belly-button is inside out

Niamh is back after surgery and Gearóid is on another shred. In the mailbag we have a very exciting follow up and help someone with a passive aggressive boyfriend and a couple who have been through a scary time. If you enjoy Agony Rants please support us by subscribing to Headstuff+ or leaving us a lovely rating or review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/202350 minutes, 26 seconds
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84: Always Take The Money!

In this episode we chat about childhood visits to hospital. We have a follow up to one of the most memorable problems, well Gearóid remembers it so it must have been good. In the mailbag we help a man decide about voluntary redundancy and a woman with a difficult husband and her eye on the door. If you would like to support the show please sign up to HeadStuff+ also you can leave a lovely rating or review where-ever you downloaded this or tell your friends about us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/202349 minutes, 2 seconds
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83: Bedroom Visitors

Gearóid has faced his worst nightmare and lived to tell the tale, if only he could tell the story without squirming. Niamh is her usual zen and winding down from euro fever. In the mailbag this week we have moved from communion to confirmation and we help someone about to emerge from lockdown a little after everyone else. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting us on HeadStuff+ or telling someone about the show who doesn't already know about us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/202346 minutes, 26 seconds
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Eurovision Bonus Episode

We had this weeks episode already in the can but the Eurovision was a lot to unpack so we decided to do an extra episode this week to discuss it. We Love Sonia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/202334 minutes, 24 seconds
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82: Happy Anniversary!

It's 30 years since Niamh stood on Stage in Millstreet and became a goddess so we take a moment to chat about that. In the mailbag have a letter from someone executed an elaborate plan to expose their cheating partner. It is the foot-on-the-floor Gearóid approach and he is very happy about it. We also help someone who is moving in with her in-laws to case for a house. If you are enjoying the show please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen. If you would like to help us keep the lights on We would love you to become a member of HeadStuff+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/202347 minutes, 2 seconds
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81: The Wanderer Returns

Niamh is back from her stint on the camino and is getting ready for Eurovision. In the mailbag we have someone worried about a friendship and a mother who is worried about Holy Communion. If you are enjoying the show please subscribe to HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely review where you do your listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/202352 minutes, 3 seconds
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80: Getting The Band Back Together

Niamh is in the throws of Eurovision work and has some very special news. In the mailbag we help a man who accidentally paid for a funeral and a woman who's new boyfriend is also harking back to the good ol' days. If you are enjoying the show please support us on Headstuff+ and leave us a nice review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/202345 minutes, 13 seconds
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79: This Is Job Satisfaction

Gearóid has a new jumper and Niamh is heading off on another spiritual journey. They have a new producer starting today and things are running smoothly for a change. In the mailbag they help a woman with decide on a spiritual journey or a bathroom and an ex with a wedding looming. If you are enjoying the show you can help us stay on the air by becoming a member of Headstuff+ rating and reviewing the show and telling someone who might not know about us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/202346 minutes, 3 seconds
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78: Old Scores

Gearoid is working on career backup plan and it is opening old wounds. Niamh is taking over instagram from the Camino. In the mailbag we have an overworked employee and some newlyweds who don't want a repeat of a traumatic trip to Australia. If you would like to support the show you can become a member of HeadStuff+. We'd love to have you. Also if you would like to rate or leave a lovely review of the show wherever you listen we'd be your best friends. agonyrants@gmail.com if you would like to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/202343 minutes, 25 seconds
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77: Unpegged and Unplugged

There has been a groundswell in support for Niamh's laundry pride and Gearoid is not OK with it. Niamh is also getting ready to post a song a day in the run up to the Eurovision. In the mailbag we help someone who needs to have a state of the union chat in a new relationship and a couple considering the snip. If you would like to support the show we would love if you would become a member of headstuff+ and leave us a nice review/rating wherever you listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/202346 minutes, 20 seconds
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76: Domestic Bliss

Gearóid is on the brink of a clearout and Niamh recalls a momentous day that is not as momentous as she thinks it is. In the mailbag we hear from couple who listen to Agony Rants together and someone about to travel to Ireland with a slight more disorganised friend. If you would like to support the show please leave us a nice review on iTunes and rate us on Spotify as that helps other people find us. Also We would love if you could sign up to headstuff+ as this will help keep the show alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/202345 minutes, 14 seconds
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75: Good Mother

Gearóid is back from London and Niamh did a clear up of her son's room. In the mailbag we help someone who wants their friend to say no and someone who's mother is about to move in with her. If you are enjoying the show please give us a 5 star rating wherever you listen or leave us a nice review on iTunes as that helps other people find us. You can also support the show by joining headstuff+ any making a contribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/202347 minutes, 42 seconds
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74: Deliberating Celebrating

Gearoid is back on the road and Niamh stayed over. They chat lego and toy ads. In the mailbag they help a man struggling with how to celebrate his boyfriends thirtieth birthday. If you are enjoying the show why not show your support by buying us a coffee each month. You can do that be becoming a subscriber to Headstuff+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/202336 minutes, 30 seconds
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73: I Have No Interest In These People

In this episode we chat about celebrity couples via the Oscars and Vera! Gearoid knows nobody and Niamh (who says she knows nothing about celebrities) has an encyclopedic knowledge of celebrity couples past and present. In the mailbag we discuss help out an adopted daughter. If you are enjoying the show you can leave us a five star rating on Spotify and a lovely review on iTunes. Better still you can buy us a coffee by subscribing to headstuff+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/202339 minutes, 46 seconds
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72: Lent and Nutbags

Niamh has done a deep-dive on lent and Gearoid is making a Kombucha. In the mailbag we help someone who's mother has moved on following the death of their father. If you are enjoying the show we would love you to support us on HeadStuff+. You can also rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/202345 minutes, 35 seconds
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71: Spring Has Sprung

Gearoid is tending to the garden and Niamh is making plans for her new social media project. In the mailbag we tackle anxiety, doom-scrolling and a shared garden. If you are enjoying the show please consider supporting us by becoming a member of Headstuff+. You can also leave us a lovely review on iTunes and give us a five star rating on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/202343 minutes, 17 seconds
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70: Happy Birthday Sonia and Niamh

It's Niamh's birthday and Gearoid is back from a dreadful holiday. We have a fantastic follow up about a beauty pageant and in the mailbag we help someone carve out a bit of time for themselves. If you are enjoying the show please consider supporting us by becoming a member of Headstuff+. You can also leave us a lovely review on iTunes and give us a five star rating on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/202339 minutes, 27 seconds
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69: Death and Debris

Gearoid had a car accident and Niamh is contemplating her own death and debating what to do with her Eurovision dress.  In the mailbag we help a listener who has been Catfished by a hoarder. If you are enjoying the show please consider supporting us by becoming a member of Headstuff+. You can also leave us a lovely review on iTunes and give us a five star rating on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/202348 minutes, 57 seconds
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68: Crying Like A Baby with Erica Cody

In this episode Gearoid is reeling from an aggressive Asos delivery and Niamh is emotional from a lovely follow up.  In the mailbag we tackle another issue in a canteen with the help of our guest Erica Cody. Erica has a new single “Cry Baby” out on February 10th.  If you are enjoying the show please consider supporting us by becoming a member of Headstuff+. You can also leave us a lovely review on iTunes and give us a five star rating on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/202344 minutes, 38 seconds
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67: Building Walls and Making Islands

In this episode Gearoid is feeling very zen and Niamh is waiting to be an aunt again. In the mailbag we help someone disconnected from a sibling and someone who is considering disconnection from a partner. If you are enjoying the show and would like to support us please consider becoming a member of Headstuff+. You can also leave us a lovely review on iTunes and give us a five star rating on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/202348 minutes, 56 seconds
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66: High Road, Low Road

This week Niamh and Gearoid are chatting about their trip to Cyprus as part of the RTE show "High Road, Low Road". We have some extended chat about this in the bonus feed. If you would like to support the show you can become a member of HeadStuff+. you can also leave us nice review on iTunes or 5 start ratings on Spotify as these help other people find us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/202349 minutes, 28 seconds
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64: New Year, New Season

We're back for a new season. In this bumper episode Gearoid and Niamh chat about New Years resolutions and their words for the year. In the mailbag we have a single man and a friend that wants to reconnect. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20231 hour, 22 seconds
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63: Another Look Back Part 2 - Compilation Episode

We're on a two week break but in the meantime we will be putting out two episodes with some of our favourite bits. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/202328 minutes, 17 seconds
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62: Another Look Back Part 1 - Compilation Episode

We're on a two week break but in the meantime we will be putting out two episodes with some of our favourite bits. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/202228 minutes, 49 seconds
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61: Tis The Week Before Christmas

In the last full episode of 2022 Niamh and Gearoid talk Christmas present and the mystery of Lynx Africa. In the mailbag we try to help a couple on the brink of make or break. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/202247 minutes, 46 seconds
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60: Excuse Me There's A Mouse In My Snickers

Niamh has been through an ordeal in a hotel and Gearóid is appalled at how she dealt with it; with her usual understanding and big heart. In the mailbag we help someone who wants to kick start some changes next year. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/202248 minutes, 16 seconds
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59: The Floating Shelf

Niamh and Gearoid are apart this week because Gearoid is on the road and getting very irritable. Niamh is dealing with the big stuff and trying to decide if she wants an air fryer and Gearoid is struggling to keep a secret. We also have an amazing letter about a floating shelf!! In the mailbag this week we have a girlfriend who finally got her man but can't stand his jokes.  If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/202246 minutes, 31 seconds
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58: Unhelpful Bastards

This is a topic close to all our hearts. Niamh and Gearoid are chatting about unhelpful bastards. Gearóid has a story about Boots chemist and Niamh has a band that don't tell her when her make-up runs. In the mailbag this week we have a date who has become a colleague and a mother who wants to break tradition to make a new tradition. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/202247 minutes, 43 seconds
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57: Caught Out!

Gearoid is furious because somebody crashed into him in a petrol station and then tried to drive away. Niamh remembers the time she got caught out with a drawer full of pregnancy tests.  In the mailbag we have someone who isn’t liked by their in-laws and a babysitting uncle who fancies their teacher.  Supporters on Headstuff+ can watch a video of this episode being recorded with all of the extra bits that didn’t make the episode. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/202250 minutes, 44 seconds
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56: Bad Moods, Twitter and Songs

Niamh and Gearoid are chatting about a top secret adventure, social media, and the things that get you out of a bad mood. For the mailbag this week they are joined by the first in-studio guest. Singer songwriter Naimee Coleman joins to try to help the mother of a daughter that can't sing. Naimee has a just released a new single "Lost Our Way" and has a new album "The Edges" coming next year. https://linktr.ee/naimeecoleman Supporters on Headstuff+ can listen to an extended chat with Naimee in the bonus content. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/202247 minutes, 51 seconds
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55: Meat Can Go Off

Gearoid is just back from London and has been to see the ABBA and he has opinions. Niamh remembers a Panto she would rather forget. We also talk about your worst gigs. In the mailbag we give advise to a woman who has a husband with a hair flick. Good news there is a full bonus episode out later on this morning. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/202246 minutes, 48 seconds
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54: Trick Or Treating Kids Now Take Contactless

It's Halloween and Niamh now does make up for clubbing kids and nobody has ever trick or treated at Gearóid's house. In the mailebag we have a couple who planned an adventure holiday and one of them is feeling less adventurous, Jem from the Holograms with a broken nose and a new home owner who is getting unwanted presents from the neighbours dog. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/202240 minutes, 5 seconds
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53: Off To The Cupboard With You Now Chip

In this episode we chat about Angela Lansbury. Gearoid is devastated but Niamh is moving on and was delighted to find out that the woman waxing her legs is an Agony Rants fan. In the mailbag we try to help a woman who is amicably separating from her husband and we decide it should be less amicable. We also offer our take on a housemate playing chicken with the bathroom. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/202242 minutes, 49 seconds
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52: The Boyfriend, The Couch and The Trampoline

Niamh is back from holiday, it was all inclusive but when it came to the activities NIAMH was definitely not all-in. Gearoid has been mistaken for a trampoline salesman.  In the mailbag we try to help a boyfriend who is feeling neglected and a landlady who wants her couch back.  If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/202241 minutes, 52 seconds
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51: Perth and Professionalism

Gearoid has been on a journey… a mega-bus to Perth and he almost slept through the gig. Niamh is getting ready to for a concert which will be televised but she won’t be looking at cameras.  In the mailbag we try to help a student who isn’t sure she wants study abroad now she has finally made some friends and someone who is sick of their sister’s whinging. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/202246 minutes, 37 seconds
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50: Two Gyms and a Budget

In this episode we're talking about saving money. Niamh knows exactly what she is spending and Gearoid thinks he might be in two gyms. In the mailbag we try to help letter-writers who is quite content to have broken up with her boyfriend but her best friend isn’t sure. We also give advise to a guy who misses his friend. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/202242 minutes, 7 seconds
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49: And I Broke Up With Him In My Head...

In this episode we're talking dealbreakers in friendships and relationships. Gearóid is furious about the price of fish and Niamh has a new car.  In the mailbag we try to help a letter-writer who is considering dumping her boyfriend every five minutes.  If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/202243 minutes, 23 seconds
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48: Do You Remember Where You Were?

In this episode we chat about where we were when the Queen of England died. Gearóid was doing a show and Niamh isn’t sure. They also chat about awkward family events.  In the mailbag we try to help a letter-writer who is getting married and has a tough relationship with his brother.  If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/202242 minutes, 26 seconds
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47: Well Wintered

In this episode we are talking about the best advise we have ever been given. Gearoid reveals he is quite high maintenance and Niamh pretends to be surprised and also tries to convince us she can be quiet.  In the mailbag we try to help a letter-writer who has decided to pause her career to look after her children after a pandemic reset.  If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support and undying appreciation. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on Apple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/202250 minutes, 2 seconds
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46: Catching Up

We're back!! Gearoid is back from Edinburgh and we are back from a break.  in the mailbag we talk tough love with the aunt of a niece who likes to overshare. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on apple. You can also vote for us for the listeners choice in the Irish Podcast Awards. https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/202240 minutes, 51 seconds
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45: A Look Back (Part 2)

We're on a two week break button the meantime we will be putting out two episodes with some of our favourite bits. We will be continuing to answer problems as we didn't feel it was fair to leave people waiting for an answer over our break. So this will be one you haven't heard before. If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on apple. You can also vote for us for the listeners choice in the Irish Podcast Awards. https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/202236 minutes, 10 seconds
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44: A Look Back (Part 1)

We're on a two week break button the meantime we will be putting out two episodes with some of our favourite bits. We will be continuing to answer problems as we didn't feel it was fair to leave people waiting for an answer over our break. So this will be one you haven't heard before.  If you are enjoying the show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to show your support. Also you can leave us a nice rating on Spotify or a 5 star review on apple. You can also vote for us for the listeners choice in the Irish Podcast Awards. https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/202233 minutes, 41 seconds
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43: What A Day!

Niamh is having a day from hell and don't we know about it. She has cooked in a car for three hours to get here but we're glad she did. In this episode we chat about anxiety Niamh panics about time keeping and Gearóid reveals he was failed by meditation.  In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who is living with a neat freak and by the sounds of things really benefitting from it but we're calling it a "problem".  For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/202254 minutes, 42 seconds
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42: Lies!

IMPORTANT NOTICE! THIS EPISODE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!!!!  Gearóid and Niamh talk about lies this week. They are both terrible at lying but have done their fair share of it. Niamh recalls running afoul of a nun in a story that could well destroy her national treasure status.  In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who is dealing with an awful new manager.   For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/202241 minutes, 50 seconds
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41: Camping and Other Traumas

Gearóid is playing a festival, Niamh spilled something on her t-shirt and neither of them have been nominated for a podcast award. We talk about festivals and get your tips and stories.   In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who's sister is marrying a bell-end.  For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/202248 minutes, 47 seconds
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40: Parties From Hell

There was a recent story that Geri Halliwell has invited the rest of the spice girls to her birthday party so they could perform so we recount our worst parties and you lot got involved with your brilliant stories of awful parties you ended up at.  In the mailbag we have someone about to be introduced to his partners kids.  Niamh provides some great advise and Gearóid suggests buying their love.  For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/202249 minutes, 39 seconds
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39: Revenge!

Niamh got revenge on everyone who wronged her by winning the Eurovision and Gearóid loves a micro aggression. In this episode on revenge we were delighted to discover that our listeners like retribution just as much as we do.  For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/202246 minutes, 20 seconds
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38: It's Good Manners To Sleep On Your Side

Gearóid accidentally watched 5 minutes of Love Island and can't let it go. The topic this week is sleep. Niamh is too warm and Gearóid is too stressed and has been boiling bananas to fix it.  In the mail-bag we have a mother of a child who doesn't like his teacher and Niamh and Gearóid have differing opinions.  For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/202245 minutes, 46 seconds
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37: A Cheap Hotel and A Recycled Sweatshirt

Niamh's son is home and has found a novel use for her Eurovision sweatshirt and Gearoid is back from a hotel from hell in Glasgow.  We dish out your holiday tips and in the mailbag offer some advise to a friend who feels she is always doing the running.  For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/202243 minutes, 35 seconds
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36: Decluttering

Niamh and Gearoid are chatting about a subject very close to their hearts. Decluttering. In the mailbag we have a letter from a frustrated step mother.  For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/202249 minutes, 32 seconds
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35: Pride Episode with Sissy That Pod

It's Pride month so this week Niamh and Gearoid chat about their Pride experiences and are joined by James and Cian from Sissy That Pod to answer a letter from a mother who wants to be ready when her son comes out. We have a driving test follow up and another letter from someone who thinks it is time to come out.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/202248 minutes, 46 seconds
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34: A Little Bit Of Chaos

This week Gearóid was stuck in an an airport queue with someone who was living her best life so we decided to chat about chaos. Niamh recalls the one time she didn't fans to come up to her when she was indisposed in a traffic jam. In the mailbag we have advise for someone about to do their driving test. Also as we had a lot to get through this week so we will have some stuff that didn't make the episode on the bonus feed for our subscribers.  Our bonus subscribers can watch the recording of this episode with all the extra bits over on headstuffpodcasts.com. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/202242 minutes, 12 seconds
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33: Weird Jobs and Better Brownies

In this episode we are chatting weird jobs and it gets very dark for a Monday! Gearoid takes us back to his first job as a "flasher" (really) and Niamh has redressed the balance of the awful brownies a couple of weeks ago by making her own. In the mailbag we stand up for someone who thinks she is a grump but is just overworked. Our bonus subscribers can watch this recording of this episode over on headstuffpodcasts.com. Also as we had a lot to get through this week we've put some more stuff on the bonus feed for subscribers.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/202251 minutes, 44 seconds
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32: Fashion Failures

Unfortunately this week's topic is fashion fails and Gearoid and Niamh have had a lot. Niamh recalls going Florence and The Machine for a TV appearance and Gearóid is demanding respect for plaid.  In the mailbag we offer advise for a best man's speech and we have another listener who really felt our mother in law story from last week. Our bonus subscribers can watch this episode over on headstuffpodcasts.com. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/202250 minutes, 5 seconds
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31: The Disappointing Brownie

While feasting on a stolen brownie Niamh and Gearóid discuss listener's ideas of treats. In the mailbag we offer advise for someone with a mother in law from hell. Our bonus subscribers can watch this episode over on headstuffpodcasts.com. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram. Someone (Gearóid) pressed the wrong button on the desk when recording and there was a mic problem. The episode was saved by audio goddess Ann Marie Cullen. Big thanks to her.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/202240 minutes, 26 seconds
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30: Spiritual Awakening

Niamh has returned from walking the Camino and is very zen and Gearóid has mixed feelings about a story involving a snake.  In the mailbag we offer advise for a friend who is still anxious about covid. Our bonus subscribers can watch this episode over on headstuffpodcasts.com. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/202243 minutes, 41 seconds
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29: Eurovision Week

It's Eurovision week so Niamh is in the hot-seat for some Eurovision listener questions.  In the mailbag we offer advise for someone looking for a big change. Our bonus subscribers can watch this episode over on headstuffpodcasts.com. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/202245 minutes, 21 seconds
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28: A Thousand Grenades

Niamh has just done a Eurovision show and is settling back in to being a national treasure.  In this episode Niamh and Gearóid discuss the times they bit off more than they could chew. Niamh is getting worried about walking the Camino and Gearóid threw some axes at children, sort of.   In the mailbag we have afoster parent, a parachuting parent and a failed builder as well as a problem involving a vet and a marriage.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/202246 minutes, 6 seconds
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27: Pension In A Pringles Tube

We’re apart this week. Niamh is at home and Gearóid is on tour in Limerick. We’re talking all about money this week. Niamh is a financial maverick and Gearóid is a hairs breath from financial ruin at any given moment.   In this episode we delve into listener’s financial tips, an epic revenge plot and a friend who is about to call in debt collectors.  If you would like to support the show and get access to bonus goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/202241 minutes, 34 seconds
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26: Problematic Friends

We asked what you wanted to talk about and problematic friends came out on top. In this episode we delve into a bizarre copycat neighbour and ponder a bit of Easter theology that Gearóid has trouble with.  If you would like to support the show and get access to bonus goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/202247 minutes, 27 seconds
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25: Mortified

Niamh and Gearoid delve into their deep mortifications. Gearóid had a wardrobe malfunction and Niamh negged Curtis Stigers. But these are nothing... NOTHING compared to what our listeners are sharing with us. For our bonus subscribers there are more mortifications in the special feed for subscribers If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/202242 minutes, 35 seconds
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24: Our Happy(ish!) Place

Gearóid is in a mood and Niamh is being a good friend and cheering him up by talking about their happy place. Niamh’s is driving home after a show and for Gearóid it’s flipping through records.  For our bonus subscribers we have an extra bit not included in the show. If you would like to support the show and get access to our bonus material and the bonus material from all shows across the Headstuff podcast, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/202241 minutes, 55 seconds
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23: I'll Pay For Your Coffee

Agony Rants is back after a week off. Niamh is very zen after a trip to Donegal and  Gearóid Is just over a tummy bug.  In this episode we're talking worst dates and Cleary our listeners have a lot to get off their chests.  For our bonus subscribers you can watch the recording of this episode.  Also we will have another bonus episode this week. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/202244 minutes, 40 seconds
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22: I Know You!

We asked for your Celebrity Encounters and you sent them in droves! Gearóid is on tour so this episode was recorded in hotel where staff were very curious about what was going on in the room.  We got so many responses we're going to do a bonus episode for our Subscribers on Headstuff+. If you would like to support the show and get access to our bonus material you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/202252 minutes, 42 seconds
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21: Minimise The Variables

Niamh and Gearóid chat through their worst holidays. Niamh had a holiday of two halves which involved the Galway hurling team and Gearóid is ruthless about taking holidaying seriously.  In the mailbag a friend of a bride-to-be wants advise about something she thinks she knows. Our Headstuff+ subscribers can watch the recording of this episode and also there is an extended bonus episode where Gearóid and Niamh chat about vans and driving abroad. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/202243 minutes, 33 seconds
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20: A Well-Placed Leaflet

Niamh has recovered and is back in the studio though she has picked up a weird jigsaw habit. Gearóid has graduated but is annoyed about it. In this weeks episode they talk about neighbours good and bad.  For our bonus episode you can watch the recording of this episode. Also there miiiiight be a bonus something during the week. If you would like to support the show and get access to these goodies, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/202238 minutes, 8 seconds
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19: Dead Card Box

Niamh is home sick with cover so this Agony Rants is being recorded remotely. Gearóid has had a paranormal experience and Niamh is sceptical. They are a modern day Mulder and Scully. Niamh's energy is restored by an outrageous problem in the mailbag.  For our bonus subscribers unfortunately there is no video this week (AWWW!!) but instead there is an extra bonus episode (YAAY!) of one of the ghost stories that was sent in and some extra bits that we cut out of the final episode. If you would like to support the show and get access to this, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/202242 minutes, 36 seconds
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18: Your Last Rolo Is Serious Business

Niamh is excited about Valentines day and Gearóid is too worried about ending up in the army to even think about it.  In the mailbag we have a young actor who is tempted by the civil service, a skydiving couple and a pug with potentially detachable eyes. If you subscribe to Agony Rants over on Headstuff + you will be able to watch the recording of this episode with lots of the extra bits that we cut out so we don’t get sued. If you would like to support the show and get access to this, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/202246 minutes, 42 seconds
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17: It's MY Day!!

It's Niamh's birthday and she tells us about the Kavanagh family poster campaign for birthdays. Gearóid is back on the road and living out of five or six suitcases.  In the mailbag we have a Father who is doesn't need another catastrophic party.  If you subscribe to Agony Rants over on Headstuff + you will be able to watch the recording of this episode with lots of extra bits that we cut out so we don’t get sued. If you would like to support the show and get access to this, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/202241 minutes, 26 seconds
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16: Tell us about the swag-bag Niamh!

The Grammys was supposed to be tonight but they have been postponed. Niamh tells us about the time she sang at the Grammys with The Commitments and tries to convince Gearóid that she is not really a winner. In the mailbag we have a very clear-cut dilemma about a friend with a multi-purpose dry-robe.  If you subscribe to Agony Rants over on Headstuff + you will be able to watch the recording of this episode with lots of extra bits that we cut out so we don’t get sued. If you would like to support the show and get access to this, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/202241 minutes, 31 seconds
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15: Never Use A Trampoline On A Balcony

In this weeks episode Niamh tells us about the time she went to a fortune teller who said she’d make a great hotel receptionist. This was just after she won the Eurovision. The shade! Gearoid also went to a fortune teller in New York and was taken hostage. Niamh does a deep dive of star signs. Apparently it’s all change in the zodiac!  In the mailbag we have a housemate with dreadlocks in need of a dry shampoo.  If you subscribe to Agony Rants over on Headstuff + you will be able to watch the recording of this episode and all of the bits that we cut out so we don’t get sued. If you would like to support the show and get access to this, you can pledge as little as €5 per month by signing up here.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/202239 minutes, 10 seconds
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14: Never Turn Down Full Sedation

In this weeks episode we hear from a nurse who is so good at empathy she might just be a psychopath. Gearóid is on a mission for a minimalist home and Niamh's practical nature gets the better of her when in hospital.  We have a relationship dilemma about having children and In the mailbag Gearóid and Niamh support a newbie at the gym and discuss an older brother who is making a lot of assumptions! .  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/202235 minutes, 12 seconds
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13: Gyms, Swims and Seams

It's January and Niamh and Gearóid are getting sorted for 2022. Niamh is the queen of lists and Gearóid has decided on his new years resolution. In the mailbag Gearóid and Niamh support a newbie at the gym and discuss an older brother who is making a lot of assumptions! .  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/202239 minutes, 29 seconds
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12: New Year, New You... Sort of!

In this episode Gearóid and Niamh talk New Years Resolutions and taking stock. Niamh writes a letter to each other every year and Gearoid isn’t a fan of the new year and rarely sticks to resolutions.  In the mailbag there is a question from someone who contemplating a leap of faith into a new career. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/202235 minutes, 3 seconds
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11: Is There Anything More Transient Than A Rabbit?

In this episode Gearóid and Niamh discuss the loves to their lives, their pets. Niamh describes the litany of unfortunate pets that her younger sister got stuck with after Niamh vetoed dog plans and Gearóid reveals his cat's unfortunate finale to his zoom gigs. In the mailbag we have a question that might be familiar to a lot of dog-owners;  the dilemma of the ingested sock! As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/202143 minutes, 35 seconds
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10: Christmas Weak

It’s Christmas week and Gearóid and Niamh are knee-deep in their Christmas plans and their usual traditions; Midnight Mass at 6pm, the rattle of a steaming Christmas pudding, setting the dog on carol singers and a demonic moving crib. In the mailbag we chat through how to deal with a being the butt of the joke at the Christmas dinner when the banter starts. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/202138 minutes, 14 seconds
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9: 'Tis The Season

December is a crazy month at work for everyone. Nobody wants to be there, there are a million tins of sweets being passed around and there is always someone who appoints themselves as Santa Claus. Niamh is getting ready for opening night in panto and Gearoid remembers playing Fagin in a slightly less prepared production of “Oliver”. In the mailbag we have someone who wants to be alone and a debate the impact of covid on the Christmas rota. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/202138 minutes, 6 seconds
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8: Bad Presents

In this episode Niamh and Gearóid are discussing the true meaning of Christmas. Presents. More specifically bad presents.  Niamh’s national treasure mask slips and she goes for the jugular on the worst present she has ever received and Gearóid speculates wildly on the true purpose of the parish shopping trips that existed back in the 90s.  In the mailbag we have unequal presents, passive aggressive presents, second hand presents and a divisive dilemma about a Kris Kindle.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/202141 minutes, 39 seconds
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7: Irrational Fears

In this episode Niamh and Gearóid discuss irrational fears including everything from steely-eyed birds to partially cooked pancakes and Niamh drops a shocking revelation as to why she lives in fear of an afternoon tea.  In the mailbag we have wedding which will have an ex in attendance. As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/202144 minutes, 8 seconds
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6: Doing It Yourself

In this episode Niamh and Gearóid discuss DIY. With the exception of a wallpapering disaster, Niamh is a seasoned DIY expert. Gearóid tried some carpentry with mixed results. The lesson is: get someone that knows what they are doing. In the mailbag we have a partner that needs to set the DIY ground rules.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/202138 minutes, 21 seconds
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5: We Do ... Weddings

In this episode Niamh and Gearóid discuss weddings. Niamh talks about her wedding which was a masterclass in practical planning and Gearoid remembers accidentally catching a bouquet. In the mailbag we have a reluctant bridesmaid and a man in a kilt.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/202136 minutes, 24 seconds
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4: Back To Work

In this episode Niamh and Gearóid discuss getting back to work after the pandemic. Gearóid remembers opening the wrong door backstage in theatre and discusses plans for the first of his annual farewell tours.  Niamh reveals the real reasons she took a part-time job during the pandemic and also remembers the time she was almost booked to replace a horse. In the mailbag we have someone who forgot to mute a zoom and a manager is a piece of work.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/202149 minutes, 50 seconds
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3: Nervous Wrecks

In this episode Niamh and Gearóid discuss nerves. Niamh is an earth mother and Gearóid is a nervous wreck.  Niamh reveals that one of her first entries into a singing competition was a lot less successful then she would have liked and Gearoid remembers waiting to go on stage while and listening to 4000 people boo.  In the mailbag we have a legendary approach to failing a driving test and a dilemma about new neighbours.  As always our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and for more you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/202147 minutes, 30 seconds
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2: Things I Never Thought I'd Do

In this episode Niamh talks about scaling the side of a hotel with a pizza and and Gearóid chat about the things they never thought they would do.  Niamh remembers a terrifying team building event and Gearóid reveals the horrors of zip-lining and the things you see in the queue for the loo.  Our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/202144 minutes, 29 seconds
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1: You've Got To Have Friends

In this pilot episode Niamh and Gearóid chat about how they met and became friends. Gearóid gets the inside track on the perks of being a National Treasure and Niamh gets some tough love on saying no. In our inbox we hear about an escaped snake, a malteasers lounge and a dramatic day in court. We want to hear from you! Our email is agonyrants@gmail.com and you can follow Niamh and Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/202138 minutes, 54 seconds
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Agony Rants Trailer

Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and comedian Gearóid Farrelly have been friends for a very long time. In this new show they are widening their circle of friends to include you.   If you need unwavering, unconditional support, someone to champion you or to just get something off your chest; they are ready to listen, offer advise and if necessary start a brutal campaign of revenge on your behalf.  As a national treasure and mother of two Niamh is the calm, soothing voice of experience. Gearóid on the other hand has a cat and limited patience but is well-intentioned.  To get in touch email Agonyrants@gmail.com or follow Niamh or Gearóid on instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20214 minutes, 45 seconds