Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

What to do when a jealous friend ghosts you? Is it time to just accept that the friendship has ended or is it worth one more conversation? Charleen and Ellie try their best to offer their advice to a listener who feels she's being ignored after making plans with a different friend group. There's chat about disappointing takeaways revealing Charleen's recent distaste for a Chinese, and Ellie recoun...

Coachella has been all over our FYP's this week, and Charleen and Ellie review their best dressed of the festival so far, and attempt to manifest and invite for next year. The talk about Annalivia's recent video asking people to stop calling to her house, showing your kids on social media and the other bad sides of influencing. We get an update on last week's dilemma - This time we hear from the s...

What do you do after you discover that your boyfriend spent not one but two nights in a brothel while on a boys trip? Well, this listener doesn't need that question answered, she's already got rid! But she is wondering what to tell their mutual friends? Charleen and Ellie weigh in on the dilemma. Another listener is starting to plan her day around her gym crush and wondering if it's gone to far, e...

It's an episode full of updates, from a live show announcement to Ellie's exciting next step in buying a house. Charleen reflects on her boob job and her newfound desire to be 'more natural' - Hair extensions and Botox not included! Molly Mae's latest story post is examined for clues that she is back together with Tommy Fury and the girls help a listener whose life has been turned upside down by t...

Move over regular bonus episode - EXTRA SPICE is here. Your new monthly dose of dirty talk with all of the sauciest, spiciest bedroom dilemmas the listeners have got! This week features a selfish lover not putting his partner's pleasure first as well as a listener conflicted about the best choice of birth control. There's a boyfriend of 5 years who's never seen his girlfriend naked because of her...

The absolutely iconic girlband Sugababes joined us this week! Our younger selves are screaming! They told us about spending their time after school in the recording studio and how fame at such a young age affected them. Although Siobhan, Keisha and Mutya are the original line up, they explained why they don't like the word reunion and told us all about their plans for new music. They spoke about b...

This week Ellie and Charleen hear from a listener who has had it with one of the gang. She was an absolute nightmare on a recent girls trip and words need to be had. They also have some words of advice for a listener who is in a coercive relationship and is fearful of taking the next step. If you relate to that listeners story of being in a coercive relationship or even just want more information...

With Ellie unable to join the pod, this week Charleen teams up with her childhood bestie Caoimhe for a Q&A about her fab life in New York, how she found American men, falling in love with Nashville Cowboys and what it has been like moving home to Dublin after 3 years in The Big Apple. They also help a listener who is feeling suddenly left out of her friend group and you guys have some strong w...

Poor Charleen has a run in with a clamper for the first time and Ellie wants to have a cleansing rant about how hangovers are getting harder to shake. They also hear from a listener looking for advice on how to navigate a tricky situation between with friend group, her best pal and a WhatsApp group that could mean her losing her closest friend. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydr...

On this week's episode Charleen and Ellie are joined by the fabulous and hilarious Emma Kearney (aka Baby Emzo) who has them all in stitches with her stories and takes on being an influencer. She also talks about the recent arrival of the gorgeous Anneliese and how she's coping with motherhood. They all have some very strong words for a listener who wants out of a neglectful relationship and anoth...

We all know how expensive taxis are these days but you won't BELIEVE how much Charleen got charged for her trip home after Sabrina Carpenter. They hear from a heartbroken listener who has just discovered she's pregnant and is naturally delighted but since breaking the news to her family her sister has compeltely withdrawn from her and she doesn't know what to do. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com I...

One of the coolest girls on the internet right now, known for her unreal style and Claddagh hoops - Aoife O'Farrell is our guest this week! She told us how a row over a roast dinner led her to start posting online and explained where she gets her fashion inspo from. Aoife suffered from an eating disorder for years and really opened up about how she overcame it and why she thinks therapy is so impo...

This week Charleen and Ellie both have something to say about being at the receiving end of online trolls and they do NOT hold back. They also hear from a listener who who hooked up with her toxic ex which is bad enough but he also has a girlfriend. How can she deal with the guilt and what's the best way to handle this messy situation? As ever, the girls have the advice. Email: holdmydrink@goloudn...

How do you know you’re in love? And just as importantly – How do you say those three words for the first time? Charleen and Ellie – Notorious lover girls, look at their past history of saying ‘I love you’, the nerves, the regrets and fear of not hearing it said back! They discuss the viral Maura Higgins and Danny Jones video from the Brits and wonder how their morning after went. And the other sid...

Move over Batman, there's a new crime-busting superhero in town as Ellie heroically steps up to prevent a crime being commited right before her eyes. They also hear from a listener whose boyfriend has settled into some very settled and frankly BORING ways which is proving to be quite the turn-off so she needs some advice on what to do next. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkp...

Beth Wyer (aka Bethandwhatt on TikTok) joined us this week! She told us all about the heartbreak of not only being cheated on but also betrayed by her best friend! And that's not Beth's only wild story in the search for love, as she opened up about doing doughnuts in Darndale and wearing balaclavas in cat cafes. Thankfully, Beth's now found love - But there is one small problem which she reveals e...

Charleen Murphy delays flights. Pass it on.  Except she doesn’t and in this week’s episode she rants about the latest in a long line of rumours being spread about her.  Ellie joins in on the transport themed ranting too this week after being essentially shushed in an airport lounge. And they offer some tough love to a listener who’s mad about a boy who only texts her looking for one thin...

The 'I met my younger self for a coffee' trend is all over our FYPs - And this week Charleen and Ellie joined in. They offer their younger selves advice on everything from micro-fringes (Don't get one! Seriously!) to dealing with heartbreak and confusion about what to do with your life. There's a listener who is struggling to deal with her boyfriend kissing another girl on a night out, and another...

We all know about the 'Hey Girlie' text - That moment another girl gets in touch to educate you about your boyfriend's behaviour. And this week, we hear from a listener who is wondering if it's time she sends one. And in place of Charleen and Ellie ranting, the birds got in touch! With some... constructive feedback, on the latest episodes of Hold My Drink. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagra...

Happy Valentine's Day to all the birds! This week, we have a very special Valentine in the studio, the OG Angel Boy himself, Dano! Although, it's hard to tell whether its a Valentine's Day special or a couples counselling session! After last week's episode about petty arguments, Ellie acts as the impartial judge to deliberate on some of the most common fights between Charleen and Dano. And they tr...

Charlene has had it with all the damaging misinformation online and they discuss how you can help boost your confidence. A listener reaches out with a problem with her boyfriend. He wants to go to Amsterdam for a mate's birthday but the last time he went he cheated on her. What should she do? Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring...

All seems peaceful for Charleen and Ellie - But is it really? They've had some petty rows lately, as have the listeners, over things as small as the Dubai chocolate bar, and as big as kissing other people. Charleen considers a parasite cleanse, although with Ellie's revelation about her childhood she might be the better candidate for it. There's even a nod to an old segment - German Word of the We...

Charleen is fed up of men - and their urge to spread their legs wide and take up as much space as possible, regardless of the people around them. Meanwhile Ellie rants about the absurd cost of breakfasts in Dublin after paying a whopping €19 (!) for a rubbish fry. And a listener has gotten in touch after finding her dream man BUT it's not all rosy, he's not from Ireland and will have to move home...

The GAA catfish scandal brings back old memories for Charleen of being caught up in a catfish incident of her own. The girls chat about the Molly Mae documentary and whether they think her relationship with Tommy will soon be rekindled. And of course, there's dilemmas on everything from fizzling out friendships to questioning your sexuality. Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrink...

Can men and women really just be friends? That's the big debate for this bonus episode after one listener gets in touch unsure of whether she's being crazy or if there's something going on between her ex and his female friend. There's also a listener who feels like she's running out of time to do everything she wants - college, dream job, emigrate, settle down. Even though she's just 23! Email: ho...