Need help pretending to be an expert on everything? Wagons Bríd and Fionnuala are here to help and will get you up to speed with all the things everyone else is talking about.
Jacob Elordi, All Of Us Strangers + The Traitors (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview[
Pádraig Wilson McCarthy, host of The Voicenote podcast, stops by to talk Jacob Elordi, All Of Us Strangers and The Traitors.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/25/2024 • 5 minutes, 15 seconds
Renée Rapp
Bríd and Fionnuala talk wedding planning and rising star Renée Rapp, star of the upcoming Mean Girls musical movie adaptation.Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/17/2024 • 53 minutes, 15 seconds
Barry Keoghan / Saltburn (Patreon Preview)
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss Barry Keoghan’s career so far, and his revealing performance in Salturn Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/10/2024 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
Moving To Australia (with Cormac O'Connor)
Bríd makes Fionnuala travel all the way to Australia to find out why Irish people are obsessed with moving there. Plus, Fionnuala chats to her friend Cormac about making the move and Ozzie life.Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/3/2024 • 49 minutes, 16 seconds
Christmas Disasters (Patreon Preview)
Bríd and Fionnuala hear from listeners as they share their biggest Christmas disasters from years gone by. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/20/2023 • 4 minutes, 48 seconds
The Grinch
On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala revisit the 2000 classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas - AKA The Grinch.Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/13/2023 • 54 minutes, 50 seconds
St Trinian's (Patreon Preview)
Fionnuala and Bríd rewatch the 2007 film St. Trinian's. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/6/2023 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Girls Aloud
Ahead of their reunion tour, Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on the legacy of Girls Aloud - from their infinite bangers to their numerous TV appearances.Get extra episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/29/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 23 seconds
Stuart Little (Patreon Preview)
Bríd and Fionnuala rewatch the hit movie 1999 Stuart Little. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/22/2023 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
Kravis
G'day friends, FJ is still down under so we've dug this one out of the Patreon archives for the week that's in it. Bríd and Fionnuala share some embarrassing stories from their recent travels, as well as unpacking the recent life updates from Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, AKA Kravis. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/15/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 32 seconds
Leonardo DiCaprio (Patreon Preview)
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss renowned actor and serial dater Leonardo DiCaprio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/8/2023 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Spooky Stories (Part 3)
Bríd and Fionnuala hear all about the spooky, paranormal encounters of listeners.Get extra content on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/1/2023 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story (Patreon Preview)
Bríd and Fionnuala unpack the Wagatha Christie documentary Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story - plus, thoughts on Britney’s book and Jada Pinkett Smith’s book tour.Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/25/2023 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
Paul Mescal
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss the continued rise of Paul Mescal. Plus, Big Brother chat and the Eras Tour cinematic experience. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/18/2023 • 56 minutes, 5 seconds
Scheduling Update
A little heads up from us! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/16/2023 • 41 seconds
Beckham (with Karla K) (Patreon Preview)
Karla K joins Fionnuala this week to discuss the Netflix docuseries Beckham.Follow Karla on Instagram and TikTok!Listen to The Unpopular Opinion wherever you get your podcasts!Sign up to The Unpopular Opinion on Patreon! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/10/2023 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Kylie Minogue
Padam? Padam! Brid and Fionnuala unpack the legendary career of Kylie Minogue.Get bonus episodes and video on Patreon: patreon.com/BandwagonsFollow Bandwagons on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/3/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Movie Club - Monte Carlo (Patreon Preview)
For this week’s bonus episode, Fionnuala and Bríd watch the 2011 film Monte Carlo. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/26/2023 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
Selena Gomez
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss one of the world's most confounding celebrities - Selena Gomez.Read the full Jelena relationship timeline on MediumGet extra content on Patreon - patreon.com/BandwagonsFollow Bandwagons on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/19/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 8 seconds
Renting (Minisode)
In lieu of a full episode as Fionnuala suns herself in Greece, the wagons bring you some renting stories - a teaser of what’s to come on next week’s Patreon episode!https://www.patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/5/2023 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Logan Paul
With his recent engagement drama, Fionnuala and Bríd look back on the life and career of YouTuber-turned- boxer-turned-Willy Wonka of energy drinks, Logan Paul. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/22/2023 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
Kyle Richards + Below Deck Down Under (Patreon Preview)
On Patreon this week, Bríd and Fionnuala attempt to unpack the shocking events of Below Deck Down Under and whatever the hell is going on with Kyle Richards.Full episode -> patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/15/2023 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Emigrating
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss emigration - why people do it, why they didn't - plus, stories from the wagons at home and abroad who made the journey.Support the podcast and get extra episodes and bonuses on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/8/2023 • 46 minutes, 55 seconds
Doja Cat (Patreon Preview)
Bríd and Fionnuala look at Doja Cat’s trajectory to super stardom, as well as the spate of controversies that have followed.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/3/2023 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Barbie
On this week’s episode Bríd and Fionnuala review Barbie, as well as reflecting on their own memories of the doll and its history. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/25/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Getting Engaged (Patreon Preview)
On this week's bonus episode, Bríd and Fionnuala share their engagement stories.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/18/2023 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
Jonah Hill
Bríd and Fionnuala unpack all the latest celebrity drama, including Jonah Hill's alleged text messages and Keke Palmer's breadloser (ex?) boyfriend. TRIGGER WARNING - poo talk and emetophobia (this will become abundantly clear from the intro).Support Bandwagons on Patreon!Follow Bandwagons on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/11/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 14 seconds
Colleen Ballinger / Miranda Sings (Patreon Preview)
On this week’s episode of Bandwagons, Fionnuala and Bríd take on the current Colleen Ballinger / Miranda Sings controversy and, eh, cacao ceremonies. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/4/2023 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Kravis (Patreon Preview)
This week, Bríd and Fionnuala share some embarrassing stories from recent travels, as well as unpacking the recent life updates from Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, AKA Kravis. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/20/2023 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Having a Baby
On this week's episode, Bríd brings Fionnuala through her experience having a baby. THIS IS JUST HER EXPERIENCE, WE CANNOT AND DO NOT SPEAK FOR EVERY MOTHER, WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. PEACE AND LOVE!!!Support the podcast on Patreon! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/13/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Celeb Goss Roundup (Patreon Preview)
This week on Patreon, Bríd and Fionnuala talk travel, triathlons and the trials and tribulations at This Morning.Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/6/2023 • 4 minutes, 42 seconds
Beyoncé
Bríd and Fionnuala deep dive on Beyoncé's personal and professional life to date.Support the podcast on Patreon!Follow Bandwagons on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/30/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 35 seconds
Mad Things We Do To Get The Attention Of People We Fancy (Patreon Preview)
A preview of this week's Patreon episode - support the podcast on Patreon! Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/23/2023 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
Matty Healy
On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala unpack the life, loves and legacy of The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, and ponder whether his current dalliance with a certain miss T. Swift is legit or not.Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/16/2023 • 58 minutes, 17 seconds
Doing The Driving Test
On this week's episode of Bandwagons, Bríd and Fionnuala share stories of doing their driving test(s) and hear stories from listeners of their own attempts.Get bonus episodes of Bandwagons on Patreon!Follow Bandwagons on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/2/2023 • 55 minutes, 56 seconds
President Michael D. Higgins (Patreon Preview)
Hola! Here's a snippet from this week's Patreon episode all about President Michael D. Higgins.Sign up for bonus episodes, video episodes and more perks at patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/25/2023 • 5 minutes, 46 seconds
Buying A House (Part 2)
On this week's episode, Fionnuala brings Bríd through the process of buying a house. Plus, the wagons share horror house hunting stories and tales of bad neighbours from listeners.Follow Bandwagons on Instagram and TikTok!LINKSThe Tony Cantwell sketchFionnuala's broker Finance Solutions Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/18/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 23 seconds
Lewis Capaldi (Patreon Preview)
Hi friends! This week on the Patreon, we're talking weddings, shops and Lewis Capaldi, following the release of his Netflix documentary How I'm Feeling Now.Get the full episode plus video episode over on Patreon.com/Bandwagons - otherwise, we'll see you next week! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/11/2023 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Petty Feuds
Hello! We're back! Catch up with us as we catch you up on the Gwyneth Paltrow trial, and the petty feuds started (and occasionally finished) by our fave celebs.Subscribe to Bandwagons on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/4/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Mamma Mia! (Live from Cyprus Avenue)
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12/21/2021 • 52 minutes, 54 seconds
Barney & Friends (Live at Liberty Hall)
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12/14/2021 • 53 minutes, 39 seconds
Harry Potter (Live at Liberty Hall)
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12/7/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 38 seconds
She‘s the Man
This was a fun one! As requested on the Patreon, here's what we thought of the Amanda Bynes classic, She's the Man. Find out which male actor would play Fionnuala's twin brother and who was almost cast instead of Channing Tatum! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/30/2021 • 49 minutes, 34 seconds
Pick me up a life! (Real Life Magazine Review)
In this former Patreon episode, we review those strange real life mags you see in the shops.Highlights include:- My fella and MALE BOSS slept together!- I SOLD SAUCY SNAPS SO I COULD BUY A BUS!- How I trick my mates into thinking I'M A CELEB! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/23/2021 • 41 minutes, 49 seconds
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
The wagons are taking a well deserved week off following their live shows and are blessing your feeds with a throwback from the Patreon - The Lizzie McGuire Movie! SING TO ME PAOLO! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/16/2021 • 54 minutes, 56 seconds
PR Relationships
Bríd and Fionnuala comment on the latest news from Kamp Kim Kardashian and new squeeze Pete Davidson, while reviewing other potential PR relationships in celeb land. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/2/2021 • 1 hour, 24 seconds
Timothée Chalamet
Bríd and Fionnuala talk all things Timothée Chalamet, and what it means to be the internet’s boyfriend.Support the podcast: patreon.com/Bandwagons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/26/2021 • 54 minutes, 55 seconds
She-IY (with Laura DeBarra)
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by the Gaff Goddess herself Laura DeBarra to hear about her love for She-IY, her new book Décor Galore - plus, answering listener questions on their house issues (bar not being able to buy one, amirite???? Seriously though some good tips x) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/19/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 35 seconds
Adele
Hello, it’s she - Bríd and Fionnuala unpack the work of Adele as she gears up to release another earth shattering album Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/12/2021 • 1 hour, 25 seconds
Garth Brooks
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Virgin Media News reporter Paul Quinn and super fan and Annie Doyle Byrne to talk Garth Brooks seemingly imminent return to Ireland. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/5/2021 • 1 hour, 49 seconds
Strictly Come Dancing
Bríd and Fionnuala ask Strictly super fan Robyn Murphy to go inside the dancing reality phenomenon with them. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/28/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
Nicki Minaj
Following the rapper’s recent Twitter storm, Bríd and Fionnuala consider the cultural impact of Nicki Minaj, and ask whether she’ll survive the Swollen Ball Gate. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/21/2021 • 57 minutes, 36 seconds
Erika Jayne (with Conor Behan)
On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala cross-examine Erika Jayne - AKA Erika Girardi - whose legal woes have been playing out across our screens on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The wagons are joined by Housewives And Me host Conor Behan who considers the soon-to-be former Mrs Girardi's future with the franchise. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/15/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 37 seconds
The Debs
Bríd and Fionnuala asked listeners to share stories from their debs - and BOY did they deliver! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/7/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Halsey
With the release of her new album and the unusual production team behind it, Bríd and Fionnuala chart the rise of Halsey. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/31/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 4 seconds
Only Fans (Part 2)
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Sex Siopa’s Shawna Scott to talk about the implications of OnlyFans new policy changes - what will it mean for sex workers? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/24/2021 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Jennifer Aniston
In potentially their most chaotic episode yet, Bríd and Fionnuala look at Jennifer Aniston’s rise to fame, and ask why the media are so obsessed with her marital status and uterus. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/17/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 21 seconds
The Luas Is Free!
Bríd and Fionnuala talk Olympics, Love Island and the Luas being free. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/10/2021 • 55 minutes, 50 seconds
Bennifer
Bríd and Fionnuala chart the timeline of Bennifer’s return, as well as asking what makes their celebrity so fascinating to the general public. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/3/2021 • 57 minutes, 44 seconds
Camila Cabello & Normani
They’re back! Finally! Fionnuala talks about getting COVID before the girls get to the real issue at hand - whether Camila Cabello hate is warranted and what Normani can do next. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/27/2021 • 56 minutes, 1 second
Avril Lavigne
In this throwback Patreon episode we took a trip down memory to talk about our favourite clone, Avril Lavigne.We're going to level with you here - things went off the rails in the middle. We can only apologise. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/20/2021 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds
Agony Uncle - Tony Cantwell
In this throwback, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by comedian Tony Cantwell to solve YOUR problems. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/13/2021 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 26 seconds
The Princess Diaries
Bríd and Fionnuala are on their holidays! So they’re throwing it back to some old school Patreon content, reviewing The Princess Diaries. Watch both now on Disney+. Like what you hear? Head over to Patreon.com/Bandwagons for more! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/6/2021 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
Ed Sheeran
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss how Ed Sheeran changed the music industry - but for better and or for worse? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/29/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Sugababes
As they prepare to release new music, Bríd and Fionnuala look back on Sugababes’ hits and misses. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/22/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 53 seconds
Lorde
Bríd and Fionnuala celebrate the return of Lorde (well, one more so than the other), and the reflect on the mega success of Royals - plus, *that* Powerpoint, Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/15/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
Agony Aunt (with Victoria Secret)
Dublin's premiere drag queen and agony aunt Victoria Secret solves listeners' problems from all things dating to jobs. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/8/2021 • 58 minutes, 39 seconds
Buying A House
Bríd and Fionnuala get the suss on buying a house from broker Eoin O’Connor AKA The Mortgage Guy, while the Business Post’s Killian Woods explains just what the hell cuckoo funds are. Plus, listeners share their experiences buying houses in Ireland right now. Mini Bandwagons- Friends reunion- Four Loko- Olivia Rodrigo - ‘Sour’ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/1/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 3 seconds
Jason Derulo
Bríd and Fionnuala examine the life, times and MANY samples of recording artist Jason DeRulo. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/25/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 11 seconds
Eurovision
Good evening Europe! Bríd and Fionnuala crunch Eurovision numbers and look ahead to this year’s competition with a difference. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/18/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Renting (Part 3)
The housing crisis continues - Bríd and Fionnuala share YOUR renting tales of woe, from questionable bathroom habits to horror movie meals. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/11/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 39 seconds
Periods
With a major supermarket now supplying free period products to customers, Bríd and Fionnuala talk all things periods and investigate the issue of period poverty with Anytime Of The Month. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/4/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 9 seconds
The Oscars (with Stephen Byrne)
Bríd and Fionnuala get all the insider goss on the Oscars from broadcaster Stephen Byrne. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/27/2021 • 49 minutes, 43 seconds
Super League (with Cian Roche)
Bríd and Fionnuala enlist sports journalist Cian Roche to explain the Super League debacle. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/23/2021 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (with Louise McSharry)
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by 2FM's Louise McSharry to discuss one of the most popular series of Real Housewives franchise - Beverly Hills. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/20/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
Demi Lovato
With the release of a new no-holds-barred documentary, Bríd and Fionnuala talk all things Demi Lovato. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/13/2021 • 58 minutes, 57 seconds
Justin Bieber
Bríd and Fionnuala attempt to learn the rest of the words to Peaches as they examine Justin Bieber’s career so far. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/6/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 12 seconds
Tim Chadwick
In the second instalment of their interview series, Bríd and Fionnuala chat to Tim Chadwick about releasing an EP during a pandemic, making the music he's always wanted to, his favourite Paramore song, and much more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/2/2021 • 33 minutes, 34 seconds
Lil Nas X
Bríd and Fionnuala take their horses to the Old Town Road to discuss man-of-the-moment Lil Nas X - from his days as an internet stan to becoming one of the world’s biggest artists. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/30/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 54 seconds
The College Admissions Scandal
With the release of a new Netflix documentary, Bríd and Fionnuala look at what really went down with Operation Varsity Blues AKA the college admissions scandal. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/23/2021 • 58 minutes, 48 seconds
True Tides
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Cian McSweeney from True Tides to talk writing music during a pandemic, sibling rivalry and why Irish musicians are so good at making ~sad~ bangers. They also test his knowledge in a quiz cleverly named 'True or Tides'. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/19/2021 • 31 minutes, 47 seconds
WandaVision
Bríd and Fionnuala finally dip their toe into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and give their take on WandaVision. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/16/2021 • 1 hour, 8 seconds
Married At First Sight (with Jessika Power)
Bríd and Fionnuala review the latest reality TV obsession Married At First Sight, and speak to Married At First Sight Australia star Jessika Power for the inside scoop on the show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/9/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Billie Eilish
With the release of her new documentary The World’s A Little Blurry, Bríd and Fionnuala examine Billie Eilish’s career to date. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/2/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Fake News (with ARTICLE 19)
On this week’s episode of Bandwagons brought to you by ARTICLE 19’s #KeepItReal campaign, Bríd and Fionnuala look at the impact of disinformation in Ireland and beyond, what social media companies are doing to combat it, and how we as consumers can respond. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/23/2021 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 57 seconds
Bad Dates
Bríd and Fionnuala review the latest in listeners’ dating disasters. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/16/2021 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 30 seconds
2013 (With Paper Tuesdays)
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Marc and Michael from Paper Tuesdays to talk through the big cultural touchpoints of 2013. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/9/2021 • 56 minutes, 31 seconds
Stocks (with Your Rich BFF)
Have you been scratching your head over all this GameStop stuff? Have you been furiously Googling what Robinhood is? Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by TikTok sensation and financial literacy advocate Your Rich BFF to explain all. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/5/2021 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
It's A Sin (with Tonie Walsh)
Bríd and Fionnuala review Russell T Davies's new show It's A Sin, and ask journalist and activist Tonie Walsh on how we can continue the conversation on AIDs beyond the series. Contains spoilers for It's A Sin. If you need support:LGBT Ireland: 1890 929 539HSE HIV and Sexual Health helpline: 1800 459 459Gender Identity Family Support Line: +353 (0)1 907 3707Dublin Lesbian Line: +353 (0)1 8729911Text LGBTI+ to 086 1800 280 anytime when you need support. Standard SMS rates may apply. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/2/2021 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 5 seconds
Olivia Rodrigo
Bríd and Fionnuala talk about girl of the hour Olivia Rodrigo, and the drama that’s helped make her single ‘driver’s licence’ a global smash hit. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/26/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 14 seconds
The Circle (with Paddy Smyth)
With the US version setting Netflix alight, Bríd and Fionnuala consider what makes The Circle the latest reality show phenomenon. Plus, they speak to Paddy Smyth about his experience on season 2 of The Circle UK. CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE CIRCLE UK S1 + S2 AND THE CIRCLE USA.Mini Bandwagons• ShareJoy Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/19/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Kanye West (Part 2)
Bríd and Fionnuala conclude their discussion on Kanye West with a look back on his career in fashion plus his foray into politics. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/14/2021 • 46 minutes, 9 seconds
Kanye West (Part 1)
On this week’s episode, Bríd and Fionnuala react to the news of Kimye’s imminent divorce, how the story got overshadowed by a false TikTok and Kanye’s journey from background producer to global superstar to the much maligned public figure he is today (including his trip to Cork as told by Stevie G!) Mini BandwagonsNikkietutorials: Layers Of MeIreland’s Fittest Family Sex And The City reboot - And Just Like That ... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/12/2021 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 10 seconds
Bridgerton
The wagons are back for 2021, discussing the latest Netflix hit from Grey’s Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes - Bridgerton! SPOILER WARNING for the current season, the books and potential future series! Mini Bandwagons- Let’s Solve Nothing podcast- The Circle USA- Staying the f*ck at home Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/5/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 33 seconds
All Aboard the Bandwagons of 2020
What a year, eh? Bríd and Fionnuala put a magnify glass to 2020, review their predictions (some eerily spot on!), and cast their eye to the year ahead. What will we be talking about in 2021? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/29/2020 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Christmas Disaster Stories
Bríd and Fionnuala asked listeners to regale them with tales of their Christmas disasters - from frightful family gatherings to gifts gone wrong - and boy did they deliver! This episode comes with Christmas cheer guaranteed. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/22/2020 • 52 minutes, 16 seconds
Elf...
Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on a festive favourite, Elf (2003) - from the reboot you might not have heard about, to the long running feuds among cast members. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/15/2020 • 52 minutes, 42 seconds
Christmas Music
Simply! Having!!! ‘Tis the season to talk Christmas tunes - Bríd and Fionnuala look at how the race for Christmas number one has changed over the years, the songs we associate with Christmas despite not mentioning them at all - plus a very festive game involving Michael Bublé ... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/8/2020 • 59 minutes, 19 seconds
Princess Diana
On Bandwagons this week, Bríd and Fionnuala talk about the People’s Princess, Diana Spencer - from the messy marriage, the conspiracies surrounding her death and how she became the ultimate influencer.Plus, find out all about our next LIVE SHOW! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/1/2020 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Mental Health (with Keith Walsh)
Bríd and Fionnuala speak to broadcaster Keith Walsh on how he became an unofficial spokesperson for men’s mental health - plus, the moment he knew he needed therapy and how it inspired his new show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/24/2020 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
Ariana Grande
Bríd and Fionnuala review Ariana Grande’s illustrious career - from her humble beginnings on ‘Victorious’ to conquering the charts album after album. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/17/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Science Week 2020 (with Prof. Linda Doyle)
This week's episode is brought to you by Science Week 2020. Bríd and Fionnuala speak to Linda Doyle, Professor of Engineering and the Arts at Trinity College. Find out how technology could soon make our Zoom meetings even more true to life, plus when will drones start delivering our takeaways? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/10/2020 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds
Spooky Stories (Part 2)
A highly requested sequel (unlike Lockdown 2), Bríd and Fionnuala hear more from listeners and their spooky supernatural tales. Mini BandwagonsCuckooPaper TuesdaysHis HouseMG MeltsThe Laughing NellieBe Grand Designs Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/3/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Spooky Stories
Bríd and Fionnuala hear from the listeners as they regale their scariest experiences, from sound disembodied heads to celebrity ghosts in Fermanagh. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/27/2020 • 59 minutes, 19 seconds
The Conjuring
This week, Bríd and Fionnuala watch The Conjuring - looking at the real life events that inspired the movie.Mini Bandwagons• Child’s Play• Dexter• Beauty advent calendars Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/20/2020 • 56 minutes, 41 seconds
The Purge
This week, Fionnuala and Bríd reflect on the first instalment of a franchise they are respectively obsessed with - The Purge. As it turns out though, Fionnuala doesn’t understand the plot at all, and Bríd isn’t a big fan of crime. Who’d have thunk?! Mini Bandwagons• Academy 92• Married At First Sight UK• Cotton Candy Grapes Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/13/2020 • 57 minutes, 13 seconds
Pokémon (with EXP Share: A Pokémon Podcast)
On this special crossover episode, Fionnuala is joined by Tanner Greenring and Josh Fjelstad - hosts of EXP Share: A Pokémon Podcast - to discuss the world of pocket monsters, both sexy and ugly. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/9/2020 • 1 hour, 42 seconds
Halloweentown
Spooky season has officially begun! Bríd and Fionnuala review the 1998 Disney classic ‘Halloweentown’. Mini BandwagonsDesThe Haunting Of Bly ManorThe Bald and the Beautiful Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/6/2020 • 56 minutes, 11 seconds
The Den (with Ian Dempsey & Francie Boylan)
To celebrate the show of all of our childhoods returning to the small screen, Bríd and Fionnuala take a trip down memory lane to discuss all things The Den. They speak to past hosts Ian Dempsey and Francie Boylan to find out what it was like to be at the helm of a cultural juggernaut - plus, what REALLY happened on the day of What's Snots? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/2/2020 • 52 minutes, 8 seconds
Radio (with Emma Nolan)
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by disc jockey extraordinaire Emma Nolan to discuss the magic of radio, as well as some of the craziest on-air promotions that have happened to date.-MINI BANDWAGONS@shhhillustrationsThe Great British Bake OffFionnuala Moran's Evoke.ie piece on outdoor dining in Dublin https://bit.ly/347ZPtt Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/29/2020 • 57 minutes, 35 seconds
Paris Hilton
With the release of her new documentary ‘This Is Paris’, Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on Paris Hilton’s illustrious life and career. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/22/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 43 seconds
Keeping up with the Kardashians (with Orla McConnon)
As one of the longest-running reality shows comes to an end (or is it?), Bríd and Fionnuala talk to KUWTK super fan Orla McConnon - aka The Orlacle - about how the Kardashian’s TV show changed pop culture forever. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/15/2020 • 54 minutes, 37 seconds
Cults
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss society’s fascination with cults, from Scientology to the Manson Family. Plus, the wagons hear from their old friend Heather Rainey as she brings them inside Gloriavale - a small and isolated Christian group on the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/8/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Cardi B
As she gears up to release her second album, Bríd and Fionnuala discuss Cardi B’s meteoric rise to fame. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/1/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Only Fans (with SiviltheDivil)
Bríd and Fionnuala turn their attention to the growing phenomenon that is OnlyFans - a content subscription service that's become widely popular among adult entertainers, sex workers and those looking to make money from their nudes. They speak to Sive - @SivilTheDivil - about her experience on the platform, and ask why celebrities like Cardi B are turning to OnlyFans in 2020. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/25/2020 • 56 minutes, 30 seconds
Randonauting
Bríd and Fionnuala? Jumping on a TikTok trend? It’s more likely than you think. The wagons, Shane and Bríd’s ever patient housemate Amy go randonauting to see if they can bring their manifestations to life. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/18/2020 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
Staycations
As we’re all being encouraged to stay at home this year, Bríd and Fionnuala discuss their favourite staycation spots, stories from laethanta saoire past, influencers jetting off to Ibiza, plus much more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/11/2020 • 58 minutes, 21 seconds
Tayto Park
With staycations on the rise, Bríd and Fionnuala head to one of Ireland’s main attractions, Tayto Park. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/4/2020 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
Taylor Swift
Her reputation precedes her! Bríd and Fionnuala cross-examine one of the most influential artists of our time, Taylor Swift, and look at her tumultuous journey from top to bottom and back again. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/28/2020 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 56 seconds
Renting (Part 2)
Bríd and Fionnuala are bringing you more gruesome tales from Ireland's rental market, featuring mice, murder and ... Mr Bean? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/21/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Renting (Part 1)
Bríd and Fionnuala review their experiences with the Dublin rental market before hearing listeners’ tales of nightmare housemates and landlords galore. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/14/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Hamilton
As Hamilton hits Disney+, Bríd and Fionnuala review how Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical phenomenon set Broadway alight; through praise and criticisms. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/7/2020 • 59 minutes, 4 seconds
Big Brother (Live at the Sugar Club)
You are live on Bandwagons, please do not swear - Bríd and Fionnuala take a trip down memory lane and revisit Big Brother from their Sugar Club show back in March. From controversies, to cute couples, expect laughs and slideshow errors galore. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/30/2020 • 55 minutes, 24 seconds
Pride (with Sissy that Pod)
This Pride month, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Cian Sullivan and James O’Hagan of Sissy That Pod to discuss parades, protests and eh, dark rooms. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/23/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
Food Sustainability (with World Vision Ireland)
On this week’s episode, Bríd and Fionnuala revisit the area of sustainability, and learn about how reducing our food waste could end world hunger - yep, really.Zero-waste chef and Culinary Director of FoodSpace Conor Spacey introduces the wagons to, eh, Wexford kimchi and tells them how to make booze out of pineapple scraps.Plus, Programmes Director for World Vision Ireland Maurice Sadlier explains how we can end global food poverty by making some small changes in our every day lives.This episode is brought to you by World Vision Ireland. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/16/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 46 seconds
#BlackLivesMatter
This week, we're asking you to take the hour that you usually would to listen to this podcast and go educate yourselves - acknowledge your white privilege, address the racial biases ingrained in you and ask what you can do next for #BlackLivesMatter at home and across the world. Make it a habit, not a hashtag. -DONATE:US National Bail Fund:https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate Funds for Protesters against Police Brutality (USA): https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-for-protesters-against-police-brutality Know Your Rights Camp (created by Colin Kaepernick): https://secure.eifoundation.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6082&mfc_pref=T&6082.donation=form1&s_src=kyrcmain&utm_source=kyrcmain George Floyd Memorial Fund:https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydBlack Pride Ireland:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-black-pride-ireland?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet MERJ (Migrants and Ethnic Minorities for Reproductive Justice):https://www.gofundme.com/f/merj-community-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet MASI (Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland):http://www.masi.ie/support-us/ Support for Direct Provision Residents during COVID-19:https://www.gofundme.com/f/dp-residents-covid19-support-conference?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet https://www.gofundme.com/f/coronavirusvolunteersdublin-x-soap-for-direct-prov?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheetIrish Refugee Council:https://www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/donate/donate-to-support/5/credit-card PETITIONS:Petitions for US cases:http://chng.it/8nZb2Z9VFY - Justice for George Floydhttps://www.wecantbreathenational.org - Justice for George Floyd | #WeCantBreathehttp://chng.it/PJkKv48FnS - Justice for Ahmaud Arberyhttp://chng.it/SBpLWjjrnZ - Disbarment of prosecutor on Ahmaud Arbery’s casehttps://go.theactionpac.com/sign/stand-with-breonna?akid=s563441..lmggtJ - Justice for Breonna Taylor (you will need a random US zip code- I used 37236)http://chng.it/tYLJ28N74n - Justice for Tony McDadehttp://chng.it/LPKQHzL454 - Investigation into the officer involved in the murder of Eric J. Loganhttp://chng.it/RNF8FLyZ55 - Justice for Jennifer Jeffleyhttp://chng.it/bSmxWFYs4m - Justice for Willie Simmonshttp://chng.it/n2DDXMhhNX - Chrystul Kizer casehttp://chng.it/rxwhCGzkwD - Mandatory life sentence for Police Brutalityhttp://chng.it/LWsBGDMwfC - Petitioning Julius Jones’ death sentencehttp://chng.it/Lm7vBBGJgN - Reopen Sandra Bland’s casehttp://chng.it/LphVD2gDR5 - Ban the use of rubber bulletshttp://chng.it/HzCcDBxmvR - Stop ICE from poisoning immigrants Petitions for Irish cases:http://chng.it/VJJWkQnRHb - Protecting communities from hate in Irelandhttp://chng.it/9F6kFhZM45 - End Direct Provisionhttp://chng.it/pZMBqKvjyh - Repeal the 27th Amendmenthttps://my.uplift.ie/petitions/stop-the-spread-of-covid19-in-direct-provision-centres?bucket=&source=twitter-share-button&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=myuplift&utm_source=twitter&share=b0479cb8-aa3b-407d-855f-09ba9558ea27 - Move Asylum Seekers out of Direct Provision centres OTHER RESOURCES:Free books online:Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?- Police Violence and Resistance in the United States | various authors: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/952-who-do-you-serve-who-do-you-protect?discount_code=WHODOYOUSERVE&fbclid=IwAR32nOV0BcLIivAOtlxqI1nwr3vr4xgua0LsXDwwBb1n1nnIH0UtYNfINJAWhy I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race | Reni Eddo-Lodge:https://b-ok.cc/book/3502646/6d1645So You Want to Talk About Race | Ijeoma Oluo:https://b-ok.cc/book/3427796/807f5dNo Place For Self-Pity, No Time For Fear | Toni Morrison:https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/no-place-self-pity-no-room-fear/Contacting elected officials:Ireland:Contact your TD: https://www.whoismytd.comContact your MLA: http://aims.niassembly.gov.uk/mlas/contacts.aspxFind your local Citizen’s Information Centre: http://centres.citizensinformation.ie Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/9/2020 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Lady Gaga
Paws up little monsters! Following the release of her highly anticipated album Chromatica, Bríd and Fionnuala examine the legacy of Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/2/2020 • 52 minutes, 50 seconds
Schitt's Creek
As Dan Levy’s hit show comes to an end, Bríd and Fionnuala examine the appeal of Schitt’s Creek and the Rose family. Expect spoilers! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/26/2020 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
America’s Next Top Model
Bríd and Fionnuala consider the new conversations surrounding America’s Next Top Model, more than a decade after the show first aired. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/19/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 3 seconds
Chrissy Teigen
As Chrissy Teigen takes a Twitter break, Bríd and Fionnuala examine her lengthy career and discuss how she continues to divide - and conquer - social media. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/12/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Normal People
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss the runaway success of Sally Rooney's 'Normal People' - from the award winning book to the highly-acclaimed TV adaptation. What is it about the story of Marianne and Connell that has people so enthralled? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/5/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Dua Lipa
This week, Bríd and Fionnuala did a full 180 and discussed pop sensation Dua Lipa, the enduring appeal of her breakout hit New Rules and the difficulties of releasing an album during a pandemic. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/30/2020 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
High School Musical (Live at the Sugar Club)
🎶 High School Musical, who says we have to let it go?! 🎶Back in early March, we unpacked the appeal behind the hit musical franchise High School Musical at The Sugar Club from its wild success as a TV movie, to what the cast are all up to now (one of them follows Bríd on Twitter!) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/28/2020 • 50 minutes, 1 second
Too Hot To Handle
Bríd and Fionnuala unpack Netflix’s latest reality TV offering, Too Hot To Handle. Is it really the second coming of Love Island? Would you give up €3k for the shift? And what exactly is ‘flaaing’? These questions and more, answered. Hopefully. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/21/2020 • 55 minutes, 57 seconds
Drinking (Part 2)
They asked, you delivered - Bríd and Fionnuala asked for your most outrageous drunken tales and got so many they had to make a part 2. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/17/2020 • 58 minutes, 24 seconds
Drinking
To quote Damo and Ivor, “everybody’s drinkin’”, thanks to a certain pesky pandemic. Brid and Fionnuala examine their own relationship with alcohol over the years. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/14/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 15 seconds
TikTok (Take 2)
Having now fully immersed themselves into the world of TikTok, Bríd and Fionnuala take another look at the app that’a getting many through quarantine - from the dances to the memes - while also examining the controversies surrounding some of its biggest stars. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/7/2020 • 1 hour, 39 seconds
Tiger King
Bríd and Fionnuala take on the latest Netflix documentary setting social media alight - Tiger King, which follows the story of one of America’s most notorious tiger breeders, Joe Exotic. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/31/2020 • 1 hour, 40 seconds
Listener Q&A
In an effort to keep Bandwagons a Covid-19-free zone (minus the episode a few weeks ago lol soz), Bríd and Fionnuala answers you’re questions from an appropriate distance. They’ve got pop culture recommendations, driving test stories and phobias. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/24/2020 • 57 minutes, 51 seconds
Being Irish
Bríd and Fionnuala talk from an acceptable social distance about what it means to them to be Irish, as well as the things that make the country what it is. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/17/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
Coronavirus (with Dr. Aisling O'Reilly)
After Fionnuala’s failed attempt to infiltrate the Department of Health, Dr. Aisling O’Reilly sits down with the wagons to discuss COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/10/2020 • 59 minutes, 35 seconds
Love Is Blind
Bríd and Fionnuala take on Netflix’s latest phenomenon ‘Love Is Blind’, the reality show in which people talk through walls and then get married, essentially. The wagons have all the secrets from behind-the-scenes and speculate on how the show can grow from here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/3/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 6 seconds
Working
Truly, capitalism is the biggest bandwagon of them all. Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on their best and worst moments working for The Man™️ - and hear about their listeners’ most ridiculous encounters on the job. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/25/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
Retro Games
Fionnuala has been asking to do an episode strictly on Nintendogs since starting the podcast with Bríd last year. Well, her wish finally came true, for better or for worse. The wagons talk about being sadistic theme park entrepreneurs and, eh, fancying Spyro The Dragon. They can only apologise for this one. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/18/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
General Election 2020: The Result
Just like ‘The X Factor: The Results’, minus Dermot O’Leary. Yes, you liked her so much that we had to have her back to analyse the aftermath - political correspondent Ellen Coyne joins us to discuss the results of #GE2020 and the talking points that followed. When can we expect the 33rd Dáil to be formed, and who will be a part of it? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/13/2020 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
Online Dating
Are you a swipe-a-holic or Plenty Of Fish-phobic? Bríd and Fionnuala recount their tales of online dating and share anonymous stories from listeners about their worst romantic encounters. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/11/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
General Election 2020 (with Ellen Coyne)
Ahead of #GE2020, political correspondent Ellen Coyne joins Bríd and Fionnuala to unpack the campaign so far - scrutinising the parties’ manifestos and analysing Sinn Féin’s surge in the polls. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/4/2020 • 52 minutes, 52 seconds
Comedy (with Tony Cantwell)
Ahead of his new tour, Tony Cantwell gives Bríd and Fionnuala the low down on leaving sales to pursue stand up comedy, and how really feels about that viral video, many millions of views later. (Soft drinks not included). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/28/2020 • 53 minutes, 50 seconds
First Dates
Things go slightly awry for our wanderlust wagons as they attempt to discuss the reality TV favourite, First Dates - without a certain special guest. Nevertheless, Bríd and Fionnuala share their experiences of being on the show, while sounding off on general dating etiquette. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/21/2020 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds
Awards Season
With the 2020 Oscars noms proving controversial, Bríd and Fionnuala turn their attention to awards season - from the most meme-able moments to the issues that continue to plague them. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/15/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Veganuary (with Fionnuala Moran)
New year, new wagons? With the help of journalist, broadcaster and activist Fionnuala Moran, Bríd and Fionnuala look at Veganuary and ask why the movement continues to grow in popularity. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/7/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
One Direction - Live at the Dublin Podcast Festival 2019
Just when you thought Bandwagons couldn’t get any more nostalgic, Bríd and Fionnuala remember the boyband that defined a decade - One Direction. From their X-Factor days to Zexit, the girls try to get to grips, answering why they lit up people’s world like nobody else. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/31/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
All Aboard the Bandwagons of 2019
After a year of realising stuff, Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on the bandwagons of defined 2019. Plus, find out who correctly predicted the topics that would dominate the year, as well as hearing their predictions for 2020. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/24/2019 • 57 minutes, 10 seconds
Twilight - Live at the Dublin Podcast Festival 2019
Live from Dublin Podcast Festival, the wagons revisit a beloved cultural phenomenon from their teens - The Twilight Saga! Bríd, Fionnuala and 60ish listeners dissect the series from book to screen, discussing dodgy wigs, dodgier CGIs while deciding who the real hero of the tale was. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/17/2019 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Dermot Kennedy
This week, Bríd and Fionnuala look at one of the year’s breakthrough artists - Dermot Kennedy - and chart his path to the top. Also, THEY GOT A SOUNDBOARD. You’ve been warned. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/10/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Conspiracy Theories (with Gordon Rochford)
Bríd and Fionnuala invite Gordon Rochford from Those Conspiracy Guys into Collaborative Studios to discuss the world’s biggest conspiracy theories. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/3/2019 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 46 seconds
The Late Late Toy Show
Ahead of the 2019 instalment, Bríd and Fionnuala recount their favourite memories from Ireland’s greatest television export - The Late Late Toy Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/26/2019 • 56 minutes, 8 seconds
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
Welcome to the jungle - is it all fun and games? Fionnuala and Bríd examine the enduring appeal of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!, sharing some trivia from the beloved reality show, plus their favourite moments from the series throughout the years. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/19/2019 • 59 minutes, 45 seconds
RuPaul's Drag Race (with Alaska)
Start your engines, and may the best podcast, win! Bríd and Fionnuala discuss RuPaul’s Drag Race - the show that broke boundaries in bringing drag culture the fore. The two discuss their favourite moments from the series so far as well as looking at the many moments of controversy from the show that has defined a generation. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/12/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Friends (With Emma Doran & Julie Jay)
So no one told you life was gonna be this way?! For their first Throwback bandwagon, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by comedians and Up To 90 hosts Emma Doran and Julie Jay to discuss the television phenomenon that is Friends. What is the show's enduring appeal? And what deviancy did Julie Jay partake in on a famine ship? It's sex education, but not as you know it! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/5/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Tarot (with Tosh Hand)
In the spirit of spooky season, Bríd and Fionnuala look to the supernatural as special guest Tosh Hand reads their cards. Plus, be prepared for 10 minutes of discussion on Keith Barry, for some reason. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/29/2019 • 49 minutes, 42 seconds
The X Factor
It's time ... to face ... the podcast! As a new era of The X-Factor beckons - this time with celebrities in tow - Bríd and Fionnuala look at how the previous mainstay of weekend television fell from grace. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/22/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Rooney Vs. Vardy
You asked, the wagons listened! Bríd and Fionnuala weigh in on #WagathaChristie, AKA the brewing feud between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy that threatened to break the internet harder than a Kardashian arse. But are there truly any winners in this War Of The Wags? Plus, Bríd asks Fionnuala where she stands on celebrity feuds of the past. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/15/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
VSCO / TikTok
Never has a topic made two twenty-somethings feel old. Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the online worlds of VSCO and TikTok to try and figure out what the hell the kids are talking about. What makes a VSCO girl? And how are people making a mint off of TikTok? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/1/2019 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
OMGWACA (with Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen)
Upon the release of the third book in the franchise, Bríd and Fionnuala, joined by authors Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, break down the literary phenomenon Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling - or OMGWACA as its affectionately known among fans. Plus, the wagons play a game of 'Notions Or Nice?' to decide where Aisling would land on certain millennial favourites. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/24/2019 • 54 minutes, 12 seconds
DJing (with Marty Guilfoyle)
Unce unce unce! On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Irish DJ and producer Marty Guilfoyle to discuss why he swapped prawn crackers for sick beats. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/17/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 9 seconds
ASMR
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh! This week, Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the world of ASMR, as suggested by listener Sinead (hi Sinead!) Are either of them prone to fuzzy heads while listening to people whisper? And what other bizarre YouTube sub-genres do the wagons find comfort in? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/10/2019 • 48 minutes, 29 seconds
Lizzo
I JUST TOOK A DNA TEST, TURNS OUT I'M 100% A WAGON. This week, Bríd and Fionnuala are here to celebrate former mini-bandwagon Lizzo's meteoric rise to the top. Why did it take her so long to crack the mainstream market when fans like friend-of-the-pod Victoria Secret have been singing her praises for years? Can she maintain the momentum that continues to build around her? And which noughties popstar did Bríd mistake for a Slane headliner? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/3/2019 • 57 minutes, 22 seconds
The Great British Bake Off
As the wagons go weekly, Bríd and Fionnuala usher in the tenth series of beloved reality show, The Great British Bake Off (#GBBO, for those who speak solely in hashtags). In an era when it could be argued that TV is more toxic than ever, what makes an amateur baking content so attractive to viewers? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/27/2019 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
Starting a Podcast (with Sophie White)
This week, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by author and fellow podcaster Sophie White to discuss why people are mad to start a podcast nowadays. Plus, what makes a good podcast? Have we reached peak podcast? And why are the Irish still reluctant to support some of their own? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/13/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 12 seconds
Disney Remakes
As The Lion King roars back into cinemas with a live action remake (featuring BEYONCÉ!!!), Bríd and Fionnuala discuss whether recreating the stories of our childhood is ever a good idea. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/30/2019 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
Diets
After a visit to a kinesiologist, Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the murky misinformation surrounding diets and the culture that follows them. Are we finally free of the clutches, or welcoming new beasts into our home via social media? Has Bríd found the cure she's been looking for her whole life? And why is Fionnuala so obsessed with butter? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/16/2019 • 58 minutes, 50 seconds
Festivals
This week, Bríd and Fionnuala delve into Irish people's love affair with festivals. Had Coachella given us festival fashion fatigue? Is it ok to go to a festival for the sole purpose of getting mouldy drunk? And how did Bríd end up on stage at Electric Picnic that one time? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/2/2019 • 54 minutes, 9 seconds
Irish People Going To Amsterdam
On this episode, our intrepid wagons head to Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, to celebrate hitting 10,000 listeners (notions) and to ask: why are Irish people so obsessed with 'dam? Were they left similarly enamored as the men whose Tinder pics comprise of them standing in front of the 'iamsterdam' sign? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/18/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 35 seconds
Love Island
"I've got a textttttttttttt!" And you've got a new episode of Bandwagons! This week, Bríd and Fionnuala attempt to unpack the pop culture phenomenon that is Love Island - a reality show in which hot, young single people attempt to find love. But as the show continues to come under scrutiny following the deaths of two former contestants, is that really all there is to it? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/4/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 12 seconds
Musical Comebacks
Every boy and every girl, spice up your life! Ahead of Spice Girls' Croke Park concerts, Bríd and Fionnuala chat all about artists on the comeback trail, past and present. Are they total cash grabs or true pursuits of passion? Why do we get so buzzed about acts capitalising on our nostalgia? And what do the wagons know about Natasha Hamilton's bare behind?! To quote The Jonas Brothers: "This is an SOS/Don't wanna second guess/This is the bottom line ..." Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/21/2019 • 54 minutes, 50 seconds
Sustainability
With the world on the brink of climate catastrophe (no, really), Bríd and Fionnuala look at how sustainability has become a talking point on and off the 'gram. They discuss the changes they've made, the debate that rages within the community when it comes to personal efforts and those really, really, really shite ads from the National Dairy Council. Contains strong language from the offset. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/7/2019 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
Game of Thrones (with Pamela Joyce)
The night is dark and full of spoilers ... As one of the biggest TV shows of the last ten years, Game of Thrones comes to a bloody conclusion in 2019. Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by radio presenter and GoT super fan Pamela Joyce to unpack the show’s seemingly universal appeal and whether it’s too late to join the bandwagon to Westeros. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/23/2019 • 45 minutes
Becoming a MUA (with JMac)
Bríd and Fionnuala welcome makeup artist and drag performer James MacInerney (JMac) aboard the wagon to ask why he left his degree behind to study his first love - makeup. JMac also gives insight into working with Irish comedy legends Amy Huberman and Aisling Bea, as well as indulging the wagons with hypothetical makeovers. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/9/2019 • 58 minutes, 37 seconds
Skincare
Facemasks at the ready! The Wagons are back to talk all things skincare, when did we start talking it seriously? We're breaking down the most popular fads from Roaccutane to Hya-lu-ronic Acid. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/26/2019 • 49 minutes, 17 seconds
Country Music
Giddy up wagons! As country music finds itself back in the mainstream musical fold, Bríd and Fionnuala talk their loves and loathes, The Great Garth Brooks Bust-Up of 2014 and how Ryan Tubridy potentially hijacked the genre. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/12/2019 • 49 minutes, 8 seconds
Drag Culture (with Victoria Secret)
The time has come for you to get on the drag bandwagon! This week, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by touring drag queen and events promoter Victoria Secret to discuss everything from life as a drag artist to the wider influence of drag on pop culture. As that old RuPaul quip goes, “we’re all born naked and the rest is drag!” Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/26/2019 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
True Crime
*CW: Episode contains discussion of assault and violence.* Whodunit? Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the world of true crime and examine just how people came to be so morbidly fascinated with all things murder and mystery. But when does it stop being entertainment and start being morally ambiguous? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/11/2019 • 44 minutes, 27 seconds
Super Bowl
Ten hut! Bríd and Fionnuala are taking the knee this week as they look ahead to the Super Bowl. What's caused the love-in for the sport to go international? How will this year's event go down given all the recent controversy? Who holds rank as the greatest halftime performer? And have YOU ever been locked in a Captain America's surrounded by chicken wings? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/29/2019 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Horoscopes
This week, the Wagons look to the stars to see why horoscopes and astrology are more popular than ever among #millennials. Plus, Bríd attempts to combat Fionnuala’s cynicism by showing her her moons, (no, not like that.) As the old saying goes two Leos don't make a right... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/14/2019 • 32 minutes, 11 seconds
New Years Resolutions
Is it time to make a change? On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala get to grips with the most bandwagon-y month of all - January. Who will be resolute in staying dry? Is this the year you'll meet #TheOne? Or is there really such a thing as, "new year, new me"? Rest assured, the Wagons will get to the bottom of it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/1/2019 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
All Aboard the Bandwagons of 2018
O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant - we’ve made it through 2018. Bríd and Fionnuala look back on the year that was, and the things that people couldn’t stop obsessing over before crowning their Bandwagons of the Year. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.