Fox Force Five Podcast

After a short break (sorry about that) strange times, we are back and starting with the nostalgia-driven news that we bid so-long to Aertel today (that's Teletext in Ireland for you UK folk). Then we talk the return of Big Brother as well as a few other things. Our Fox of the Week is Nagres Mohammadi, who won the Nobel prize for peace last week for her work for women's rights in Iran and beyond (a...

We are heralding Annie McManus on our first item today, she's been giving evidence to the misogyny in music inquiry at the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee in London. She's been lamenting the lack of women in the music industry and speaking about her experience as often the only woman on a show bill. Lots of different chat for film and TV this week - Nicola has watched Strays - the...

Welcome listeners, this week we start with things you shouldn't eat before bed if you want to have a decent night's sleep. Nicola tells us about Greatest Day and Virgin River and we chat a bit about the NTAs and the upcoming need to start watching old TV series due to the actor's strike in LA. Our fox this week is an amazing lady, Grandma Moses. Our follow this week is another one for those who li...

First up we chat dating jargon - you've probably heard of 'red flags' or 'ghosting' but have you heard of 'beige flags' and 'cookie-jarring'?? Nic gives us the heads up for Greatest Day - the take that musical available on Amazon Prime now - review coming soon. We also talk about recent newsworthy happenings on Below Deck - the producers intervening in a near criminal situation. We also squeeze in...

Heeeey! We kick off this week with ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable. Nic's TV recommends Poisoned about the lack of regulation in the food industry in America and And Just Like That - which we pick apart. Our fox this week is from waaaaaay back Irish Queen Margaret O'Carroll. Our follows are @culturaltutor and a reminder of @ATrightmovies is full of the good stuff. Finally news from Dol...

Hooray, we are back! Kelly and Nicola here - and baby Méabh (in a non-speaking part on this episode). We have news of some new rights for women as regards periods or menopause leave. We chat about the big blockbusters of the summer, Barbie and Oppenheimer. Our Fox this week is a secret so you'll have to listen. We talk about Kelly's new documentary ' Tainted Blood' which you can listen to now and...

We're here for our last episode for a while as Nicola faces into being a new mom. We catch up on all the excitement of the last two weeks, awesome weather, Beyonce, Harry Styles and more! Kelly talks about a new campaign from the National Women's Council to resolve some of the ongoing issues around abortion rights. Five years since we repealed the 8th and we're still having to fight...

What if your perspective boss had to give you references? We discuss. Nicola has been watching some gory films this week Evid Dead Rise and Renfield starring Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Hoult. Our Fox this week is Martha Stewart for the simple reason of showing body positive on the front cover of Sports Illustrated this month. Not just for movie buffs, check out @atrightmovies on twitter and insta -...

We kick off this week by debunking some skin care myths - we aim to help you avoid over-priced products.  Nic has been to see the last in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and....loved it. She also tells us about Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Our Fox this week is Phyllis Wheatley, the first African America woman to publish poetry.  Nic's follow this week is for a non-twitter accoun...

This week we kick off with the recent review of Ireland's abortion service, which still needs improving. We talk about Catastrophe in the TV segment - comedy written and starting Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. Out Fox of the Week is Kirsten Neuschafer who is the first woman to win the round the world Golden Globe yacht race. Our follow this week is about all things random that will probably m...

Kelly survived the London Marathon - hear a synopsis :) We all love a dupe - so we have some top dupes for you this week. Nicola tells us about a not so good and a good film she watched this week - Cocaine Bear and Women Talking - can you tell which is which? Our fox this week is London-marathon-inspired Catherina MacKiernan - Irish runner. Nicola's recommend is for stats @statfeed on twitter...

We are back after our Easter break and it's 3 days to Kelly's marathon - ohhhh shit. Haha. Kelly kicks off by telling us about that 'blah' or 'meh' feeling and how we spend most of our lives in that 'inbetween' world. To escape this space and live in a better place listen to our recommendations. Nicola tells ua bout the new Dungeons and Dragons film and our...

We start with the red flags you should watch out for in bars - i.e. signs it's not a good place to drink - like using the glass as an ice scoop - session ahoy! Nicola tells us about Wild Isles and how the beautiful Killarney National Park and its deer featured this week.  Our Fox of the Week is Julia Child, the original TV Chef and all round inspirational gal. Our follow this week is, wait fo...

First up this never ending thirst for nostalgia moves into reviving the digital camera - we discuss.  Nicola recommends Netflix documentary MH370: The Plane That Disappeared - it goes through what happened that we know of and the various conspiracy theories surrounding this flight that 'dissappeared'. Our Fox this week is Margaret Atwood, who is a multi-talented individual most well know...

Hello - first up this week we here about Nicola's new addition (and it's not the baby) then we talk about the newly announced referendum on gender equality - and why it's important to update our constitution. We chat about the season finale of The Last of Us plus Nicola gives us her top Irish TV programmes of all time, for the week that's in it. This week rather than a specific...

This week we talk nostalgia watches - going back to those programmes and films that bring familiarity and comfort and what it means for us. Nic's been watching the new season of Drive to Survive and we talk The Last of Us a lil too. Our Fox of the Week is Irish author and trailblazer Edna O'Brien. Our follow this week is for a plethora of nostalgia accounts - that mostly post children&ap...

Kelly and Nicola return! First up this week we talk about how the world is made for men, from the 9-5 to cars and CPR dummies. Sigh. Nic's TV chat this much touches on Marvel's new Ant Man movie but dwells on Kelly's recent encounter with Sam Heughan - Outlander star. Our Fox this Week was one of the Irish Jews who died during the holocaust Esther 'Ettie' Steinberg. Our fo...

It's a music heavy episode this week - although we start somewhere completely different, vaginal health or more specially what your vagina doesn't need.  Nic talks to us about Pamela, a Love Story.  Our Fox this week is the one and only Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Nicola talks us through some of the best Super Bowl half-time shows of all time in advance of Rihanna taking on the gig t...

 Leading on from last week, we're talking about rest and it's importance in our lives...namely, we need to get some more of it in our lives. On TV chat, Nic tempts us by alluding to an excellent episode of The Last of Us but we focus more on Korean game show Physical 100 - available on Netflix now. Anne Bonny is our Fox this week - a pirate badass from Cork. This week on our trends Nic t...

This week we start with talking about Jacinda Ardern and burnout - what a great leader she has been and even greater for knowing when to give yourself and break and being honest about that. TV this week is The Last of Us - dystopian future based on a computer game - so far so good - Kelly gives a reference to Happy Valley because, let's face it, it's the best programme on TV at the minut...

We're back and had a great break - we hope you all did too. First up is 'Damp January' - frankly, it's just better than 'Dry January' - and we're talking alcohol consumption here not weather (for once). Nic tells us about some good telly including White Lotus, Emily in Paris and Kaleidoscope, a mind bending new series you can watch in any order (it's about a...

First up Nicola shares some amazing good news with us - no spoilers here : )  interesting facts about Christmas - prepare to wow your family over Christmas dinner! Telly is all about Christmas telly - what's on, when...a great little guide on what to watch over the festive period. Our Fox this week is you listener - all the women caring for and looking after other people - I share the Christm...

This week we start with how to have a more sustainable Christmas and save money - 9 tips for you. Nicola talks Christmas films old and new including Spirited with Ryan Reynolds. Our fox this week is Dame Judy Dench, and what an illustrious career she has had! Nic's follow this week is for Chickenshopdates on YouTube. Sounds bizarre but highly recommended. Finally, we hear about a new music do...

We start with the 13 things you shouldn't do at the office Christmas party - yes, 13 things! Our TV chat this week covers Wednesday, Yellowstone and Slow Horses. Our Fox of the Week is wonderful Christine McVie who sadly passed away recently. Our follow this week is @HistoryCoolKids on twitter and Insta - which is a very enlightening account. Finally, we talk about Olly Murs, embarrassing him...

Winter exercise - meh. But we have some tips on how to get on with it. TV this week is all about the Late Late TOY SHOW! How exciting! Our Fox this week is Rosemary Coogan - a new European astronaut -how cool. Our follow is the priceless @homeandaway.earlyyears on insta - does what it says on the tin. Finally, music news is the best mash up of all time potentially - Oasis and Hall and Oates. It&ap...