Bandwagons

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

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

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

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

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

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

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

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 popst...

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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? Hosted on Acast. See acast...

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...

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. Host...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

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