I Said What I Said with Shane McCarthy

This week Shane is joined by radio presenter and podcaster Ed Roche for a chat that’s equal parts gas and genuinely emotional. With it being Pride Month, the lads get real about growing up gay in Ireland, the “pray the gay away” nights, school pressure, and why coming out happens on your own watch. Ed opens up about still feeling on edge doing something as simple as holding hands, while Shane shar...

Shane McCarthy is back with another episode of I Said What I Said and this week things get very awkward, very quickly. After sharing a story about how he somehow ended up with carpet burn, Shane finds himself under pressure when Katie asks a question he definitely wasn’t prepared for. His reaction completely catches Katie off guard and leads to one of the funniest moments of the episode. The...

Mental health, Kim Kardashian, and listener dilemmas… what could possibly go wrong? This week on I Said What I Said, Shane shares his thoughts on Men’s Mental Health Month and why some of the conversations happening around it deserve a closer look. He also gives his hilarious take on the latest Kim Kardashian controversy, leaving Katie in absolute stitches. Plus, Shane dives into your listener dil...

This week, Shane is asking the question on everyone’s mind… when did a night out in Ireland become so expensive? He and Katie compare notes on what they have spent on nights out recently, and let’s just say some of the numbers are enough to make your eyes water. Shane also chats about his upcoming trip abroad, what he is looking forward to most, and why getting away is badly needed. Judge Shane re...

Shane McCarthy is back in the studio and still buzzing after his sold out live show. After months of planning, excitement, chaos, and plenty of nerves, Shane takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the biggest nights of his career so far. From the build up before stepping on stage, to the moments the audience never got to see, and of course the afterparty and celebrations that followed, nothin...

This week on I Said What I Said, Shane is joined by content creator Deb K all the way from Derry for a funny, honest, and very relatable chat about life, nights out, social media, and feeling like you’re outgrowing things around you. The pair chat Slane Castle, content creation, Facebook earnings, and the pressure of trying to build bigger opportunities while living outside major cities. Deb opens...

This week on I Said What I Said, Shane catches up with Katie for one of the wildest conversations yet. What starts with a chat about the hantavirus quickly spirals into life, death, fate, time travel, fortune tellers, and bizarre “The Simpsons predicted this” theories that Shane cannot stop thinking about. Shane opens up like never before, sharing his genuine belief that time travel could exist… d...

This week on I Said What I Said, Shane McCarthy is joined by father and daughter TikTok creators Kathlin and Terry Maughan for one of the most honest conversations yet. They open up about the hate they received after going viral online and reveal that a lot of it actually came from within their own community. Shane also speaks candidly about how bad his anxiety became at one point, admitting there...

This week on I Said What I Said, we’re taking it back. Shane McCarthy revisits some of the most memorable moments from the podcast so far. The laughs, the chaos, the honest chats, and the conversations that actually meant something. From funny stories that had the studio in bits to real moments that hit a nerve, it’s all here in one episode. If you’ve been listening from the start, this is a remin...

Shane McCarthy is back with another episode of I Said What I Said and this one takes a more personal turn than expected. After taking on the 5K with Chris, Shane opens up about the full experience, from the nerves beforehand to crossing the finish line. He shares how it actually felt in the moment, what pushed him through it, and the unexpected realizations that came with it. What started as...

Shane McCarthy is back with another episode of I Said What I Said and this one is chaos from start to finish. He takes on the influencer earnings controversy and calls out what he thinks is completely wrong, before things quickly spiral into talk of OnlyFans, what he would actually sell, and whether feet pics are really worth it. There is a wild turn into the rumours around prostitution on the Doc...

Shane McCarthy is joined live in studio by influencer Shauna Heeney for a funny and honest chat about life online and what really goes on behind the scenes. Shauna opens up about her massive presence on social media and how she built it, while staying firm on her belief that being real is everything. She speaks candidly about the pressure to fit a certain mould, calling out the level of fakeness i...

This week on I Said What I Said, Shane is joined by influencer Roisin Ruddy, better known as Ruddy. The two chat about how they first got to know each other and the real story behind their friendship. Roisin opens up about what she actually does beyond influencing, giving a proper look at the person behind the online persona. They also dive into her roots in Mayo, the places they’ve gone out, and...

Shane is back this week and straight into the chaos. He chats about the Justin Timberlake situation and the controversy around the Epstein float at a recent St Patrick’s Day parade, giving his honest take on both, with a few moments that are hard not to laugh at. The episode also dives into the rabbit hole of body cam videos and online scrolling, along with what Shane has been binge watching latel...

Shane is back and this week… he is the hangover from hell. From questionable life choices to moments that have him asking what am I actually doing, he leans fully into the chaos with zero filter. A night out takes an unexpected turn when an interaction with a member of the public pushes him to his limit… and how he handles it might surprise you. He also opens up about a recent dating disaster that...

Shane is back with a brand new episode of I Said What I Said, and it starts with pure chaos. He explains why he never made it to Turkey and the chain of events that seemed to stop him from going, leaving him convinced the universe had other plans From there the conversation turns hilarious and completely unfiltered. Shane opens up about dating lately, awkward encounters, and the kind of messages t...

It’s chaos in the courtroom this week on I Said What I Said. Producer Katie puts Shane on trial in a brand new game called Judge Shane, where he is handed a series of real life dilemmas and has to deliver his verdict. From messy scenarios to morally questionable behaviour, nothing is off limits and his answers are exactly what you would expect. Unfiltered, dramatic and absolutely hilarious. This e...

The Turkey hair transplant that made Shane go viral. In this episode of I Said What I Said, Shane tells the full story. Why he started losing his hair so young. What it did to his confidence. And why he decided to book the flight in the first place. He talks about what the experience was really like, the moments that caught him off guard and why he is now going back for a second transplant. As alw...

Shane is back and this week he is joined by content creator and singer Fyiya and it is exactly the mix of chaos and honesty you would expect. They get into Fyiya world of food content creating, the strange food combinations she genuinely loves, the weird comments that come with posting online and the reality of building a brand around something as simple as what you eat. There are plenty of laughs...

Shane is not holding back in this episode of I Said What I Said. For the first time he openly speaks about why he is single and what has really been going on beneath the surface. From seeking love and validation in the wrong places to finally recognising the red flags he used to ignore, this is Shane at his most honest. He dive's into what he now knows he needs to watch out for in future relations...

A listener writes in carrying something they’ve kept hidden for a long time, afraid of how the people closest to them might react. Shane really connects with this one, and alongside Beth, they talk it through.

This Valentine’s Day, Tipsy Topics, I Said What I Said, and Unscripted come together for a very special crossover episode celebrating Palentine’s because love isn’t just about romance, it’s about friendship, growth, and the people who get you through it all. Beth, Shane, and Niamh sit down for a no-filter, chaotic chat about love in all its forms. From unhinged first dates, to red flags and feral...

Shane is back with a brand new episode, He chats about having a very very chill week while also being deep in his thoughts and feelings. Calm on the outside, busy in the head. He is buzzing because he is heading to a concert that really means something to him. The kind of concert he reckons will have him crying the whole way through. He opens up about his icks, vulnerability, and why so many peopl...

This week Shane is joined by Wilzee, a powerful voice from the Travelling community who is using education, music and lived experience to challenge stereotypes and create real change. They get deep on identity, education and where prejudice comes from, with Shane opening up about what it was like to come out as gay and how different that could have been years ago. Wilzee shares his own journey, fr...

Shane is back this week having a proper catch up and it starts with the stress of leaving his suitcase on the bus on the way down. The panic was very real. He chats honestly about what ADHD looks like for him and what happens when he goes into an ADHD episode. Shane also gives his opinion on people using ChatGPT and opens up about his fears around it, and it is hilarious.