HeadStuff Podcasts
Agony Rants
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 Agonyrant...
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
98: Vengence 03.09.2023 54:00
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 le...
97: Clean Wellies and Undying Love 27.08.2023 50:35
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...
96: Two Recording Artists 20.08.2023 51:56
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 u...
95: Know Your Worth 13.08.2023 44:51
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 yo...
94: Calpol and Freddos 06.08.2023 56:16
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...
93: Builder's Holidays 30.07.2023 45:23
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 m...
92: The Neighbourhood Shunning 23.07.2023 51:19
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...
91: Give and Take 16.07.2023 47:38
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 Award...
90: Do Not Disturb 09.07.2023 57:15
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 Headst...
89: Holidays Are Here… Sort Of 02.07.2023 46:46
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
88: Butt Dials and Burn Out 25.06.2023 50:09
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/adchoi...
87: Hot Dads and Ceramic Leopards 18.06.2023 48:45
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
86: Stop Saying His Name! 11.06.2023 51:04
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...
85: Tina is dead, Celine has cancelled and Niamh's belly-button is inside out 04.06.2023 50:26
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/ad...
84: Always Take The Money! 28.05.2023 49:02
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 o...
83: Bedroom Visitors 21.05.2023 46:26
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...
Eurovision Bonus Episode 15.05.2023 34:24
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
82: Happy Anniversary! 14.05.2023 47:02
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...
81: The Wanderer Returns 07.05.2023 52:03
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
80: Getting The Band Back Together 30.04.2023 45:13
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
79: This Is Job Satisfaction 23.04.2023 46:03
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 t...
78: Old Scores 16.04.2023 43:25
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...
77: Unpegged and Unplugged 09.04.2023 46:20
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 heads...
76: Domestic Bliss 02.04.2023 45:14
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...
75: Good Mother 26.03.2023 47:42
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 m...
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