Tis Yourself

Parents, aunts, uncles, and just fans of a bit of colour and a catchy tune! Gather rounnnd as I have a chat for you! I caught up with Lachy Wiggle, one of the Purple Wiggles, all the way over in Australia, ahead of their Irish shows next April and also the UK tour too! I heard HOW the team came across the Rattlin Bog, how Lachy first started out his career as a dinosaur, and how he loves sharing t...

I dunno about you but my dream life as a teenager would have been Sabrina Spellman's- point your finger at something and it has your wardrobe, or gets rid of someone or whatever you need.. and then she had the great friends and cute boyfriend. Well I am living out a dream here as I got to speak to 2 stars of the show- Nate who played Harvey and Curtis who played Gordy. Hear what it was like to...

Never thought I'd get the chance to talk to a snooker legend like Ken, especially considering I can only pot the white when I am on the table! Got the chance to chat childhood, sport, retiring and more with the Dubliner in this chat. Ken talked about the sport that hooked him in as a kid and why he quit football for the pool table. He told me about the hard times leaving Dublin for London, and...

From boyband star to braving it on his own, I caught up with streaming success Ryan Mack. When I first met him, he was one of a six-piece band, put together by Louis Walsh to be the next One Direction or Westlife. He explains what happened behind the scenes, why they decided to call it a day, and how he hid behind furniture when it all ended. He is open and honest about the music industry, the fin...

Many of you might remember Kaila from her stint in Season 7 of Love Island, when she was in Casa Amor. But after she was announced, she was barely seen on screens, so I got to chat to her about what that was like, what it felt like in the villa and how that even came about. We also discussed her DJ life, after she opened for Ne-Yo and Akon on their most recent tour, why being patient for the thing...

Back with the second part of my chat with Rick Page, cinematographer, Director of Photography and Brooklyn 99 alum. If you missed the first part just scroll back an episode! This time we talk Domhnall Gleeson, The Paper, Anthony Boyle, kindness and more! I hope you enjoy this! Please like, subscribe and leave us a review! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast....

I am so lucky to have the wonderfully talented Rick Page on the show with me today! Recorded in Dublin, we talked about working behind the camera, how working on Brooklyn 99 changed his life, and how his time on High School Musical 3 lives on! We talked about the loss of Andre Braugher, and how his kindness on set was seen throughout all nine years of the show. We also discussed how Rick plans to...

2010 was a huge year for music, and a lot of it came from the X Factor. Matt Cardle, Mary Byrne, One Direction of course.. and today's guest, Aiden Grimshaw. A fan favourite, his versions of Gold Digger, Mad World and more made him a household name. He released an album after leaving the show and then tells me why he slipped into the background, happier to be away from the scene. But now he is bac...

Dia dhuit a chairde! This week, I sat down with TikTok Gaeilgeoir Josy to talk about the grá for the Irish language, leaving steady work for content creation and the big question on everyone's lips- would Lady Di be proud of Josy?! In a craic-filled chat, we discuss how Irish became cool thanks to Kneecap, why more and more people are turning to it, and how it is now a career option. We shout out...

Time to meet the Chaser!! I am so honoured to have Darragh Ennis here from the Chase, also known as the Irish one, the Menace, or in the words of Tommy Tiernan, the one with the hair and teeth! We talk about the Leaving Cert, science, job searching, GoFundMes and of course, Bradley Walsh and the squad. We also hear how a door led to his TV career and why you SHOULD take the lower offer (I'm still...

In this week's episode, we are off to the cobbles and the Rovers to chat to now former Corrie star Channique. She left the UK soap after playing Dee Dee for three years and is now threading the boards in a new play across the UK. I speak to her about unconventional path to success, working in the worst job during the pandemic, and why her mum thinks her career has peaked! We also discuss carving y...

Strap in for this one! My gorgeous guest today is the lovely James Sutton, known by many as John Paul McQueen from Hollyoaks, or Ryan Lamb in Emmerdale. But now he steps into a new role, away from acting and more into delving deep rather than playing other people. He wants to help men become happy and look inside and out. And at 43, and having done the work, James is feeling better than ever. We a...

Harrison is a man on a mission- to help us all understand how to do more in our home. Whether it is a small or big fix, he reckons we all have the tools needed to DIY- yes, even me! I hope you enjoy this chat as I learn about his life from Australia to Kenya to Clare, and how he is passing on the skills needed that some of us never got to learn. He also hosts his own podcast, which you can find at...

Surf dude. With attitude. Kinda groovy. Ever wondered what life was really like for the stars of the hit 90s teen sitcom California Dreams? In this episode, it's a candid chat with Jay Anthony Franke , famously known to millions of fans as the leather-jacket-wearing heartthrob Jake Sommers . Jay opens up about his sudden rise to fame, transitioning overnight from rationing packet ramen to becoming...

Now it's time for the second part of this eye-opening chat. We look into what she learned from the show, or lack of learning, what her proudest achievements are and what the real modelling industry was like for her. We talk about inspiring the next generations and why women are best when they come together. If you want to hear more about Corinne's book, her upcoming podcast and her competition, he...

Oh boy do I have a show for you! What really happened behind the scenes of America's Next Top Model ? In this explosive episode, I meet Cycle 8 breakout star Corinne (formerly Britney Hatch) to pull back the curtain on the modeling industry's most controversial show. From predatory contracts to psychological warfare, Corinne shares her raw, unfiltered experience of what went down when the cameras...

We all were glued to the first ever series of the Traitors Ireland, and I am so lucky to have Andrew Moloney on with me to tell me all! Hear how his life changed in 18 months- with a new marriage, house, baby- and a stint on TV thrown in! He tells me about how he played football for Ireland, calling his Dad 'Daddy' on national TV and why he is not looking for fame from his experience. If you enjoy...

It is Season 7 of the podcast and I am kicking off with an Irish TV legend! George has been on Irish screens since he was a teen and it was great to hear about what he's learned, why he still loves Fair City and his goals for the future. We talk about a Fair City podcast, threading the boards, and why he is ready to replace Cillian Murphy if a tall man is needed! Enjoy the chat and if you are list...

In this episode, I answer questions sent in by some of the listeners, and reveal who I nearly have had on the podcast and so much more! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympian and boxer Wayne is back for a catch up to talk about so many topics. We discuss why smaller boxers are paying for fights, why women are the future of the sport and so much more. We also talk about the recent tragic death of Ricky Hatton and how Wayne's own battle with mental health could have seen him take the same steps. TW: There is talk of suicide and depression. For a helpline in your...

In this episode of Tis Yourself , I catch up with legendary Law & Order: SVU star Dann Florek . Dann opens up about the shocking and "disrespectful" sudden death of his iconic character, Donald Cragen , and the overwhelming fan response to the end of an era. He shares behind-the-scenes memories from his 27-year journey on the show, from the original series to Organized Crime , and reflects on...

Episode 3 of my catch-ups with former podcast guests is with the wonderful Kerry, who found fame on Big Brother UK. Since then, she has been an ambassador for people with disabilities, in particular MS. She tells me all about how one show changed her life, how she thinks her season was the best, and why she is glad no-one has topped her Halloween exit from the house. We also talk about her weight...

In the second episode of my catch-up mini series, I chatted to Sarah Jayne about life has been since we last spoke on the podcast, almost FOUR years ago!! I would not have said it would be that long! In this, we talk about being lucky, pole dancing, empowerment, being a role model and being a literal model, and why there is a lack of them over 40. I hope you enjoy, please leave us a comment on Spo...

As part of this week's celebration of my 100th episode, we are chatting to some former guests about how life has changed since we last spoke. When I spoke to Billy back in June 2022, the pandemic was coming to an end, and life was good. Just under a year later, Aslan lost Christy Dignam after a long cancer battle. Now with a new singer two years later, Billy talks about the toll Christy's death ha...

Here I look back with clips from every episode of season 6 so if you missed an episode, you can hear if it is the one for you to go back and listen to! And this episode kickstarts a week of content!! Hear all about it on the show! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.