Lottie Ryan, Lyra and Brian Dowling Gourounlian bring fans of Dancing with the Stars Ireland even more reasons to follow the journey of their favourite celebrities and their professional partners to see who will lift the glitter ball trophy. New podcast episodes every Monday and Thursday, and watch the show on RTÉ One every Sunday at 6.30pm.
We are the Champions! Well, Carl and Emily are...
The DWTS pod comes to a close in true pod style. Lottie joins Carl and Emily for a champions chat over coffee. This year's finalists are celebrated in The Poddies 2023, and things get just a little self-indulgent (shocker) before the team sign off for this season.
3/20/2023 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
Madonna's Gloves, Brian's Tea Bell and a Semi-final fiesta!
A bumper episode featuring in-depth chats with this seasons finalists Brooke, Damien, Carl and Suzanne, Pod Exclusives reveal this years Showdances, plus it's the return of our awards ceremony The Poddies for 2023.
3/13/2023 • 54 minutes, 44 seconds
Loraine, and the language of Lyra.
As Panti makes a shock departure from DWTS, Lottie reveals what it was like to return to the dance floor. Brian turns a little bit psychic during Pod Exclusives and Judge Loraine Barry lets Lyra know she's taking note of her dance 'dictionary'.
3/6/2023 • 44 minutes, 39 seconds
Introducing - Lottie and the Podettes
Following a magical Orchestra Week on DWTS, the pod team decide to form a questionable in-house band, Brian doesn't know the difference between dragons and dinosaurs, plus Superfan Q&As are back!
2/27/2023 • 39 minutes, 52 seconds
Brian was in the studio on Sunday night, apparently.
The gang gets to grips with the first dance-off of the series. Lottie has a one-to-one chat with judge Arthur Gourounlian, Lyra has been swotting up on her dancing terminology (seriously, she has!). Oh, and apparently Brian was in the studio on Sunday night but you definitely won't hear about that.
2/20/2023 • 44 minutes, 29 seconds
Sorry, we appear to have something in our eyes...
Dedicated dances mean even more emotion than usual in the pod team. Lottie attempts to bring the hair-gate scandal to an end, Brian and Lyra answer Superfan Questions plus we've another round of Pod Exclusives.
2/13/2023 • 41 minutes, 28 seconds
Mid-season shock
Brian is... shocked, Lyra is ALL about education and Lottie 'addresses the nation' about her hair-related faux pas. Plus, the pod chats to Brian Redmond about what characteristics he thinks make a champion and Pod Exclusives give a preview of Dedicated Dance Week.
2/6/2023 • 44 minutes, 49 seconds
In a world... where dancing and podcasts collide
Laughter, Singing, Drama and, of course, Dancing... it must be Movie Week on the DWTS Pod. Lottie tries out her Movie trailer voiceover, and Lyra gets a surprise on Pod Exclusives.
1/30/2023 • 35 minutes, 48 seconds
When life gives you lemons... listen to a podcast
After the first elimination, the gang dissects Sunday's show, the Pod Exclusives have an 80's vibe, and it appears Lyra and Brian are making margaritas.
1/23/2023 • 42 minutes, 48 seconds
Lottie, Lyra and Brian are getting into a groove.
The pod team are feeling some disco vibes this time as they enjoy episode two's performances plus, will Brian or Lyra triumph behind the mic for the Pod Exclusives jingle?
1/16/2023 • 39 minutes
Any time for more spray tan?
Lottie, Lyra and Brian reunite to discuss the class of '23 as they make their debut on the dance floor, plus listen out for their brand new Pod Exclusives!
1/9/2023 • 38 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 23 | The Final... Live
Lottie, Lyra and Brian descend on the DWTS studio for chats, laughter and their very own awards 'The Poddies'. Featuring champions Nina & Pasquale and the class of '22.
3/28/2022 • 45 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 22 | Training Room: The Final
The finalists join Lottie from the training room ahead of Sunday's glittering finale, plus Loraine Barry gives a champions masterclass.
3/24/2022 • 25 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 21 | The final countdown...
Lottie, Lyra and Brian talk smooching, sweeping the floor and smashing it in the semi-finals.
3/21/2022 • 34 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 20 | Training Room: Semi Finals
Lottie is joined by all of the semi-finalists as they prepare for Sunday's show, plus Brian Redmond gives his advice for making the final.
3/17/2022 • 20 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 19 | We're just De-Lyra
Lottie, Lyra and Brian are back to cast an eye over the Quarter Final performances, plus there are dance-floor chats with Erica Cody, Ellen Keane, and Jordan Conroy.
3/14/2022 • 33 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 18 | Training Room Thursday
Jen Zamparelli joins Lottie for an exclusive chat featuring wardrobe disasters, vitamin shots and what exactly happens in her earpiece during the vote results. Plus all the performances for the 'Around the World' special this Sunday.
3/10/2022 • 20 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 17 | Bye Bye Banana
As Billy & Hannah wave goodbye to the dance-floor, Lottie, Lyra and Brian cast an eye over the latest episode of DWTS.
3/7/2022 • 37 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 16 | Training Room Thursday: The Professionals
Lottie is joined for a special edition of Training Room chats featuring DWTS Pro's Kylee Vincent and Maurizio Benenato discussing this coming Sunday's performances.
3/3/2022 • 25 minutes, 1 second
Episode 15 | Big Live Band. Big Live Pod.
Lottie, Lyra and Brian bring the podcast LIVE to the set of DWTS, chatting with each of Big Band week's performing celebs, Judges Brian, Arthur and Loraine, plus Nicky Byrne pops in for a gossip.
2/28/2022 • 39 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 14 | Training Room Thursday
Arthur and Lottie have a chat ahead of Big Band Week, plus all the dances and musical choices ahead of Sunday.
2/24/2022 • 19 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 13 | ALL about the journey
Former Atomic Kitten member Brian, and Christina Aguilera lookalike Lyra join Lottie Ryan to take a look at this week's dances. Plus dancefloor chats with Missy, Nina and Erica.
2/21/2022 • 33 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 12 | Training Room Thursday
All of the dances, and song choices revealed, Loraine Barry gives her take on the series so far, and Lottie chats with Gráinne, Billy and Ellen in the training room.
2/17/2022 • 22 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 11 | That's dedication for you...
Lottie, Lyra and Brian appear to have something in their eyes as they look back on the emotional roller coaster that was dedicated dance week.
2/14/2022 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 10 | Training Room Thursday
Lottie reveals this weekends dances and music tracks ahead of Dedicated Dance week, has a chat with Judge Brian Redmond and reveals the twist in this weeks show!
2/10/2022 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 9 | Lyra, Love U
Lottie, Lyra and Brian cast an eye over the Week 5 performances on the dancefloor with reactions from Gráinne Seoige, Missy Keating and Billy McGuinness (who's very fond of our Lyra!)
2/7/2022 • 34 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 8 | Training Room Thursday
Lottie Ryan speaks with new judge Arthur Gourounlian and catches up with Ellen Keane, Missy Keating and Jordan Conroy from the training room as they prepare for Sundays show.
2/3/2022 • 18 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 7 | It's all box office!
Lottie, Lyra and Brian give their thoughts on which Movie Week performances were a box office smash... and which were a bit of a flop. Plus, there are dance floor chats with Nicolas and Nina.
1/31/2022 • 32 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 6 | Training Room Thursday
Lottie catches up with Gráinne, Billy, Jordan and Erica in the training room to see how preparations for Movie Week are coming along, plus she reveals all of the dances and movies inspiring this Sundays show.
1/27/2022 • 18 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 5 | The First Elimination
Chats with Cathy Kelly following her shock elimination, plus the latest dance-floor analysis from Lottie, Lyra and Brian.
1/24/2022 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 4 | Training Room Thursday
Lottie joins Nina Carberry, Neil Delamare and Cathy Kelly to find out exactly how training is going ahead of this weekends live show and the first elimination of the series.
1/20/2022 • 20 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 3 | Hot hot hot!
Lottie, Lyra and Brian cast an eye over this week's performances and it's safe to say they really enjoyed the show! Plus backstage chats with Jordan, Matthew and Aengus...
1/17/2022 • 34 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 2 | Training Room Thursday
Lottie catches up with Ellen Keane, Erica Cody and Billy McGuinness in the training room, plus she reveals the dances and songs our celebs and their professional partners will perform to this Sunday.
1/13/2022 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 1 | The competition begins!
Lottie Ryan joined by Brian Dowling and Lyra to sashay through the first six performances of the series. There's a whole lot of love for one celebrity's jacket, and do we spot some chemistry on the dance floor?
1/10/2022 • 32 minutes, 30 seconds
New Series Preview
Lottie Ryan is joined by Judges Lorraine Barry and Brian Redmond ahead of the return of Dancing with the Stars, Sunday 9th January on RTE One Television.
