Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

Charleen and Ellie are all in their feels after the run of live shows in Galway, Dublin and Cork, and it's got them reminiscing on the moments in life that led them here! If Charleen hadn't worked in Subway for a day Hold My Drink might have never existed, and Ellie has a goosebump story about how leaving the house a few minutes late saved her life! The girls also give some big sister advice to a...

Is it getting hot in here? Charleen and Ellie are ready to answer all your spicy dilemmas. This month, we've got tips for how to spice up the 'routine' in a long term relationship, real-talk about whether casual sex is ever a good idea or trouble waiting to happen, and advice for a listener who doesn't enjoy anyone going down on her. Send your bedroom dilemmas to HoldMyDrink@GoLoudNow.com . Instag...

Charleen and Ellie are giddy after Galway and give you a little taster of the first night of The Confessions Tour. We're coming into cuffing season and we've yet another dating trend on our hands, but maybe nanoships could be more fun than toxic? The girls talk romances at weddings, the judgement women face compared to men and Charleen's exposed nanoship on a beach clubs Instagram page! Charleen a...

Buckle up birds because we got a big catch up to do! Charleen and Ellie have had a busy few weeks with brand trips and baby showers, all across the world. The girls are also feeling very nostalgic lately and have been reminiscing on things from their childhood. From dettol baths and 2000s yup bros, to rollerblading and treating our Sims badly. We've got a big walk down memory lane that will have y...

We're switching things around this week birds and bringing you a bonus episode today! Charleen is in studio to share a once in a lifetime peak of her trip to Hawaii and Vegas. She's feeling a bit bleak with the jet lag but it's not so bad when we've got live shows to look forward to. Charleen and Ellie land in Galway on Saturday and are buzzing to hear your confessions as well as share a few of th...

In this week's Extra Juice, they areb joined by the brilliant and hilarious Emma Smyth. Chareleen's 'Peak of The Week' is a super exciting one as she's off on a spectacular trip to a stunning desination. A listener reaches out with a dilemma concerning a visit to a recent ex and his VERY attractive housemate. Should she avoid or go for it? Got a dilemma of your own? Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.co...

This week on Hold My Drink, Charleen and Ellie are joined once again by the incredible Emma Smyth who shares the heart-wrenching story of the tragic recent loss of her sister, Katie. Emma opens up about Katie's tragic accident and their family's emotional rollercoaster during the hospital journey. The conversation shifts to grief, love, and finding solace in the memories of those we've lost. Plus,...

Charleen and Ellie have very wholesome peaks this week, with Charleen's birthday party and Ellie's quality time with her family (even if it has left her bed hopping at home!) They've also got advice for a listener who is feeling left out with all of her friends being in relationships, the weekends are long and lonely and it's making her resent couples! Got a dilemma of your own? Email: holdmydrink...

Charleen and Ellie are buzzing to be joined by our Irish Love Island sweethearts Conor Phillips and Megan Forte Clarke to hear all about the drama and their post-villa relationship. Conor may have been in the most couples ever during his season but he shares what was actually going on in the Villa after Megan's dumping. Charleen and Ellie also ask is it ok to message your ex on their birthday in R...

Birds, you have us shook with the juicy dilemmas coming in lately! This week there's some tough love advice for a listener who has been flirting with and developing feelings for her boyfriend's sister's boyfriend(basically her brother-in-law!) We've also got Charleen and Ellie's peak or bleak of the week, with new hair, weeing on walls and Ellie's big surprise visit. Got a dilemma of your own? Ema...

It may be coming to the end of Summer but Charleen and Ellie have got lots of travel going on in their lives. From Charleen's short solo trip (and a big adventure on the horizon) to Ellie's special birthday trip, they share all their plans for packing, safety and finding themselves along the way. We also hear all about Electric Picnic and the huge surprise waiting for Ellie when she got home, and...

It's time for your big sisters Charleen and Ellie to answer more of your spicy dilemmas with Extra Spice! This week we've got a listener who is bothered by her and her boyfriend's different libidos, a relationship under threat from a porn addiction and a question about how to tell your partner you want things a little more 'intense' in the bedroom. Hold My Drink is also going on tour this Autumn!...

This might be one of our funniest episodes to date as the hilarious Madison Cawley joins Charleen and Ellie in studio, and we've never seen Ellie react to a guest this way! Just back from her solo travels around Europe, Madison shares what made her return to social media after years away, how she coped with being internet famous as a teenager and what the 'real' Maddie is like behind the scenes. S...

It's peaks all around for Charleen and Ellie in this week's peak or bleak thanks to Oasis and the return of sea swims. We also hear from a listener who spent some time in America working and fell in love with another Irish boy, only to find out on her return that he had a fiancé at home planning their wedding. The big dilemma is, does she tell her and bring her life crashing down around her? Or tr...

The girls are buzzing after seeing Oasis over the weekend and are chatting about the balance between embracing a soft life versus living at the fast pace of 'girl boss' hustle culture. We've also got your Red Flag Radar featuring dinner vouchers and dirty sock, and help for a listener in Phone A Friend about whether she should crash the 'lads' festival plans. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Insta...

Family relationships can be complex, and when it comes to big events like weddings it can bring everything to the surface. One listener got in touch to ask how she can tell her toxic Dad that she doesn't want him at her wedding. Should you always make allowances for your parents? Or is it better to stand your ground and have the day of your dreams without anyone spoiling it? Charleen and Ellie als...

Hot out of the Love Island villa we're very excited to welcome our Irish queen Billykiss to the pod this week! Charleen sat down with Billykiss to talk all things villa life (like how long they have to get ready), the dramatic situationships she found herself in (looking at you Boris and Dejon) and what the whole experience taught her about life and herself. Charleen and Ellie also have a big life...

Experiencing your first, real heartbreak is one of the worst feelings in the world but Charleen and Ellie have some tough love advice for a listener who is trying to heal from hers. And Charleen is already mourning the passing Summer, and Ellie is buzzing to see her brother in Peak or Bleak of the week. Got a dilemma of your own? Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thanks t...

Whatever your goals is life right now, whether that's travelling, buying a house or living in the moment, knowing how to manage your money can help set you up for whatever you're dreaming of. Charleen and Ellie are joined by financial expert Paul Merriman, who you may know as AskPaul, to learn how you should be looking after your finances in your 20s and 30s. Paul also judges some of your financia...

It's time to get a little bit raunchy - Extra spice is all of the month's spiciest bedroom dilemma's together in one place! From unusual role play requests to feeling 'unattended' to with your partner, and how to approach sex with someone new after a long term relationship - Charleen and Ellie are here to offer advice on any issue like the big sisters you'd be too embarrassed to ask. Send your bed...

While Ellie is off celebrating her big 30th birthday, Charleen is in the hot seat to answer all of your burning questions! We hear all of Charleen's top beauty tips and products at the moment, why she would never judge someone for wearing running shoes on a date and how she may be on the edge of going all 'Eat, Pray, Love' on us, Charleen has also got some wise words for anyone feeling like they'r...

If your partner slept with someone else while you were 'on a break' would you want to know who it was with? This week Charleen and Ellie hear from a listener who's being tortured by her boyfriend's fling, and doesn't know how she can live without knowing. We've also got some bleaks this week, featuring loud chewing, driving frustrations and a hatred for history! Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com In...

This week we're bringing you a very special extra dash of Hold My Drink thanks to Minus196! Charleen tells us her ‘whole’ story (including how she was once in an orchestra?!) and Ellie recalls her most recent ‘freeze’ moment that had her wanting to disappear into the bushes like homer. The girls also share their weirdest celebrity ‘crush’ and yes, we are judging!   Sip it, Seize it, Minu...

Charleen and Ellie have landed back down to earth after Tomorrowland and give us their debrief of their new favourite festival, burned down stage and all! And after that viral Coldplay concert video that nearly broke the internet, we asked you about the worst ways you found out you were cheated on. From secret trips to family feuds, and a strangers dirty underwear in your wash basket... Birds, the...

How important do you think attraction is in a long term relationship? This week, Ellie helps a listener who's boyfriend of 3 years has been acting strange, and eventually told her he's not attracted to her anymore. Ellie also shares her peak and bleak of the week, and tells us how she had the most wholesome Sunday of all time! Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thanks to P...