Get Around To It

Want to publish a novel? Jen Bray, author of The Lies Between Us, tells us about getting through rejection and the journey to getting her debut novel published by Penguin Sandycove. She talks about the agenting process, what inspires her, how she kept going, and more. Thanks for chatting to us, Jen! Her book is available in all good bookshops now. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaround...

56 Days, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Cold Storage, Small Prophets and the book I'm Glad My Mom Died are reviewed this week, and we preview The Bride!, Gorillaz' new album and Scream 7. Plus, we interview artist Niall Sweeney about the exhibition As If. This week: Reviews: 56 Days, the new Prime series based on author and former GATI guest Catherine Ryan Howard's thriller Rose Byrne's new film If I...

It's a mini Irish comedy special! Irish comedian Roger O'Sullivan on his award-winning show Fekken; and Ailish McCarthy on turning her quest for Arts Council funding into a Scene and Heard show. Roger won the Comedian's Choice Newcomer of the Year award at the Edinburgh Fringe last year - he's touring in April and as you'll hear his show taps into gaming nostalgia and what it's like living in Irel...

These Sacred Vows, Tyler Ballgame's album and Eureka Day are reviewed this week, plus we preview Wuthering Heights and The Testament of Ann Lee. And director John Butler chats to us. And more! This week: Reviews: These Sacred Vows - what do we make of the new RTÉ series? Is Tyler Ballgame's much-hyped album good? Irish doc A Quiet Love and what it tells us about the Deaf community New play Eureka...

Award-winning actor Aidan Gillen - star of Game of Thrones, The Wire, Queer as Folk, Love/Hate, Kin... we could go on! - joins us this week for a Deep Dive into the culture that made him. We chat about: His earliest cultural memories Starting out as an actor Burning an old diary (!) Listening to music in his sleep Queer As Folk and intimacy coordinators His thoughts on future theatre roles His ins...

Steal, Industry, and The History of Sound are reviewed this week - plus we head to London for a brace of shows featuring brilliant Irish actors. This week: Reviews: Steal, The History of Sound and Industry come under the GATI microscope We tell you about The Playboy of the Western World at the National Theatre and The Spy Who Came In From the Cold at SohoPlace in London (GATI abroad alert!) Previe...

All the films, shows, albums and books that we're recommending you keep an eye out for over the next 12 months. Have a notebook or your notes app to hand while listening in, as we detail a LOT of stuff for you! 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....

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...