Louise McSharry

Catch Up with Louise McSharry

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Catch Up with Louise McSharry keeps you up to date on the week’s news and culture, from the lowest of brows to the relatively high. Armed with recommendations for music, books, telly and the rest, Louise takes you through the week’s events with the help of experts and relevant guests.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

Louise McSharry

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beckhams, Goodbye Kyle Cooke and the Clooneys are French Now! 21.01.2026

We were absolutely thrilled that Brooklyn Beckham timed his Instagram stories so perfectly for us to dissect them on this week's entertainment catch-up! We also discuss the separation of Summer House's Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke, a lost Golden Globe and Claire Byrne's big move to Newstalk. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See...

News Catch-Up: Immigration Delusion, Greenland and Minnesota 19.01.2026

Things continue to be bleak, but hey, we're getting a Sephora on the island of Ireland! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Up with Laura Debarra 16.01.2026

It was such a pleasure to catch up with best-selling author and authority on fashion and home, Laura Debarra. We discuss overhauling your wardrobe, caring for what you have, how to choose an iron, whether a steamer is worth it, and lots more besides! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Golden Globes, Toxic Mom Groups and Scooter Braun 14.01.2026

Awards season has begun, and the Irish are back! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Grok, ICE and the General State of the World 12.01.2026

This week Carl Kinsella and I didn't cover as many stories as we usually do because frankly, what's happened in the last week is representative in the overall shift in societal norms we've been experiencing over the past few years, and we needed to talk about it. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Catch Up with Joanne McNally 09.01.2026

I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Joanne McNally back to the podcast this week for a catch up on how she's getting on. We discuss ADHD, relationships, motherhood and lots more. I hope you enjoy. Get your tickets to see Joanne live here . To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: Paul Mescal's Retirement?. Heated Rivalry and Billionaire Bey 07.01.2026

I can not express how happy I was to have the opportunity to discuss Heated Rivalry on this episode (more to come in Screens), but Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I also had lots of other topics to discsuss. From the Critics Choice awards to Paul Mescal's rumoured retirement and Jesy Nelson's decision to share news about her children - it's the first entertainment catch up of 2026! To support the podca...

News Catch-Up: Venezuela, Swiss Fire and Mamdani's Representation of Hope 05.01.2026

We're back! Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss the U.S. government's action in Venezuela, the tragic fire in a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve, the latest in Gaza and Zohran Mamdani's representation of hope. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Up on Screens 02.01.2026

Today I'm bringing Screens, which is usually Patreon-only, to the main feed. Listen as Emer McLysaght and I discuss the film and television we've been devouring, including: Heated Rivalry Seymour Hirsch: Cover-Up Little Women 1994, 2019 Sean Combs: The Reckoning The Secret Lives Mormon Wives Taylor Swift: The End of an Eras Tour Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth Sorry Baby I'll be back to the n...

Catch Up on Chronically Online 31.12.2025

Today I'm bringing you Chronically Online, which is usually Patreon Only but as a special Christmas treat (and because the live show recording sadly never made it to me) I'm bringing it to the main feed! In this episode Emer McLysaght and I discuss the content our alogorithms have been presenting us, from Christmas crafts, to crazy advent calendars and Alix Earle's breakup. To support the podcast...

Catch Up on the Year in Music 29.12.2025

In a special episode for this festive period, today Cian and I discuss the year in music. From Rosalia to CMAT to Addison to Taylor to Lily. Enjoy! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Beckhams, David Walliams and the Power of Killeagh 24.12.2025

Thank you to James O'Hagan for enduring our special brand of festive family chaos this morning to record this entertainment catch up. Lots to discuss, from the downfall of Nicki Minaj to Bowen Yang's last SNL. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Hunger Strikers, Fox Hunting and Greta in Ireland 22.12.2025

It's our final news catch-up of the year and Carl Kinsella and I had much to discuss, from what's happening with the Palestine Action Hunger Strikers to Catherine Connolly's first festive presidential address and those vanity fair photos of the Trump crew. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Catch Up with Daire Dempsey of TENI 19.12.2025

When we talked about the National Gender Service during the news episode on Monday it occurred to me that it might be a good idea to find out more about what exactly trans people in Ireland are facing when it comes to accessing gender affirming care. Fortunately, Daire Dempsey, Executive Director of the Transgender Equality Network of Ireland was generous enough to give me their time and fill me i...

Entertainment Catch-Up: Rob Reiner's Contribution, Kate Winslet on Nepo Babies and Chris Martin Being Sound 17.12.2025

Esther O'Moore-Donohoe is on hand to chat through the week's entertainment stories this week from the incredible contribution of Rob Reiner to film and culture to Kate Winslet's take on nepo babies in relation to her children's achievements in film and we add another example of Coldplay's Chris Martin being sound. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here...

News Catch-Up: Bondi Shooting, the National Gender Service and Rob Reiner 15.12.2025

Carl Kinsella and I had lots to discuss this week from the breaking news about Rob Reiner's death to the horrifying events in Bondi over the weekend. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Up with Aoife Dunne 12.12.2025

Comedian and writer Aoife Dunne joined me in my home this week to discuss her show Good Grief, how to recover from an enormous loss, being a woman with an opinion on the internet and lots more. I massively enjoyed this chat which is moving and entertaining in equal measures. CW: We explicitly discuss grief and losing a parent. <3 To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the commun...

Entertainment Catch-Up: The Toy Show, 50 Cent vs. Diddy and Traitors x DWTS 10.12.2025

Lots to discuss with Cian Sullivan this week, from the Toy Show's big moments to the Golden Globe nominations. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Eurovision, 'Free Birthing' and Comedy as Art 08.12.2025

In this week's new episode Carl Kinsella and I discuss everything from Eurovision to comedy and arts funding and the supreme court telling Conor McGregor to do one (I'm paraphrasing here). To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Up with Daisy Kelliher 05.12.2025

I'm so delighted to have Below Deck's Daisy Kelliher back on the podcast this week. Fresh from Bravocon and having launched her own podcast, Yacht Mess, there was a lot of ground to cover, and we covered it all. From what the vibe was like in Vegas to what it's like to change franchise, we had a ball. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on...

Entertainment Catch-Up: Electric Picnic, Music and AI and Olivia Dean Fights for her Fans 03.12.2025

Lots to discuss this week from the sad death of Hugh Wallace, the role technology is playing in music, whether Liam and Noel Gallagher were hanging out during their tour and the idea of Prince William's children watching Fawlty Towers. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Fire in Hong Kong, Gender Based Violence and Homelessness' Impact on Women 01.12.2025

Sorry this is late pals, I have made the lengthy journey from the west of Ireland today so recording had to be delayed. Lots of grim news stories this week - sorry about that! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Up with Louise McSharry 28.11.2025

Yes, this week's interview is with me. I've got some stuff to share. Thank you so much Una Mullally for facilitating this chat, check out Una's excellent podcast Saving the City here , and read her writing for the Irish Times here . To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: A Family Stone Sequel, Joanne McNally Breaks Records, and PEAK Hun Christmas 26.11.2025

Lots to discuss this week as James O'Hagan and I catch up on the stories from the world of entertainment, from Denise Welch's huntastic Christmas single to Billie Eilish teaming up with James Cameron for a concert film. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Bye Paschal, Trump & Mamdani 4eva and AI Cop On 24.11.2025

To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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