Get Around To It

Heated Rivalry has taken over social media and pop culture - how did it all happen?! We have the explainer you need (plus our thoughts on the show...) Plus LOADS more as usual: Reviews: Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value come under the GATI microscope Who's the Irish artist behind an AMAZING album that likely flew under your radar? Previews: The new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of Seven Kin...

Surprise! We have a bonus episode this week: an interview with the fabulous author Maggie O'Farrell about her book Hamnet and the making of the new film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao and starring our own Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. It's in cinemas this Friday (9 January). We sat down with Maggie during her whistle-stop visit to Dublin (for the premiere of Hamnet at the Light House) and caught...

A replay of an older episode about what it's really like to interview celebrities - we'll be back with a fresh new episode next Monday (12 Jan), with reviews and previews for you to enjoy. Happy New Year! Get Around To It is the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ge...

Irish authors Andrea Mara (All Her Fault), Catherine Ryan Howard (56 Days) and Rónán Hession (Leonard and Hungry Paul) fill us in on what it's like to have your book turned into a successful TV series. Ever wondered how it all works - whether you get to write the script, if you get to pick the stars or go on set, and whether the money is worth it? You'll find out the answers here. Plus some myths...

We spill about our highlights of the year, our 'old fave' that wasn't from 2025 - and our disappointments. WIth so much to enjoy, we have whittled down our lists to share our favourite albums, gigs and films from the year - what were your faves? Let us know on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod/ Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Im...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod Our sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ie On this jam-packed episode we:  Chat arts & culture news - what could the Netflix/Warner Bros Discovery deal mean for us consumers? And w...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Dublin coffee roaster Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. DEEP DIVE episode alert! On this episode we look at six TV/streaming series and explain why they outstayed their welcome. And yes, Game of Thrones, we're looking at you... and five other series. Plus: Maria Fleming of...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod Our sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ie On this jam-packed episode we:  Chat arts & culture news - how meaningful Joanne McNally's 3Arena show is; is Stranger Things past it? Re...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. DEEP DIVE episode alert! On this episode we ask: What do you mean you haven't heard this album? Aoife has never listened to Dexy's Midnight Runners' debut album Searching for the Young Soul Rebels... Lauren has never listened to Alex G's a...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod Our sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ie On this jam-packed episode we:  Chat arts & culture news - was Trespasses on Channel 4 successful? What do All's Fair and an AI country s...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. DEEP DIVE episode alert! On this episode we ask: What's it REALLY like writing a book? In 2023, Aoife's debut non-fiction book Social Capital was published. What was the process really like? And how did it all come about? Plus, what advice does she have for would-be wr...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod On this jam-packed episode we:  Chat arts & culture news - LILY ALLEN alert! What do we make of it all? And why is David Kitt re-recording his album The Big Romance? Review the brand new Florence and the Machine and B...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. DEEP DIVE episode alert! On this episode we ask: Do these films we loved still stand up? Lauren loved the 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later films - but all these years on, do these zombie thrillers still stand up? She rewatches and fills us in. Meanwhile, was Aoife's ob...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. **We have a very special Soupy Norman guest on today's show... listen in to find out who!** https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod On this jam-packed episode we:  Chat arts & culture news - what's happening with the Basic Income for The Arts - is it good n...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. DEEP DIVE episode alert! On this episode we ask: What on earth is Soupy Norman, and why should you watch it? Lauren is obsessed with a comedy show called Soupy Norman. Aoife asks her what on earth it is, why we should watch it, and why she's starting a campaign to get...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpod On this jam-packed episode we:  Chat arts & culture news - what's the Comedy Amendment Bill about, and should we be worried about the 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood - or is it a storm in a teacup? Give our first takes on th...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. DEEP DIVE episode alert! On this episode we ask: What is it really like interviewing celebrities? Aoife and Lauren have spent many years sitting down with people - from celebrities to business owners to politicians - and grilling them (nicely) for print, radio or TV. S...

Welcome back to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. Another jam-packed episode ahead! On this episode we:  Chat arts & culture news - what links Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and Sally Rooney's statement on not being able to travel to the UK Give our quick thoughts on Alison Spittle's show 'Big' and Shane Clif...

Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. DEEP DIVE episode alert! On this episode we ask: Why is Gen Z so obsessed with the show Girls? We revisit the show Girls - created by Lena Dunham - and ask why youngsters are so obsessed. This requires a lot of recalling the era of indie sleaze, feminist girl bosses an...

Welcome to the first episode of the new and improved Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people - presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. On the first episode we:  Give our quick takes on the new CMAT album Euro Country and RTE One TV show Traitors Ireland Discuss the need for the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme Review The Paper (Sky), Thursday Murder...