Bandwagons

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bríd and Fionnuala invite Gordon Rochford from Those Conspiracy Guys into Collaborative Studios to discuss the world’s biggest conspiracy theories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the 2019 instalment, Bríd and Fionnuala recount their favourite memories from Ireland’s greatest television export - The Late Late Toy Show.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...