Not Without My Sister

We're talking about sunburn (and how it always turns into a nice tan), fake tan and – eek – sunbeds in this week's episode, in honour of the millions of Irish people who are undoubtedly burnt to a crisp after the record-breaking weather of the past few weeks. Beatrice is talking about the special-occasion fake tan, while Rosemary's confessing all about her sordid sunbed-laden past – and it didn't...

Sometimes quitting can be a very, very good thing – so we wanted to talk about all of the many times we've managed to bravely and determinedly give up something we love(d), for our health / wellbeing / to prove that we could. From smoking to garish printed dresses, Diet Coke to refined carbs, there are a lot of things we have – both successfully and unsuccessfully – cut out of our lives over the y...

You may not know this as she hasn't mentioned it AT ALL on social media or otherwise, but Rosemary is pregnant and, as a result, she's downloaded a LOT of pregnancy-related apps and been reading a LOT of "new mom" forums… One particular "quandary" stuck out to her this week, so we thought we'd discuss it on this week's podcast! Please, feel free to let us know via Instagram or email – notwithoutmy...

Beatrice loves CSI and Law & Order, while Rosemary is a champion of the true crime podcast (while simultaneously being a hypocrite about Karen and Georgia needing some pandemic-related time off). Where do you sit on the crime scale – and is there anyone out there who absolutely loves it all?! FYI! We're now on Patreon! Sign up for $5/month and get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each an...

To complain – quietly, and only to one's dining companion – is inherently Irish, but to make a fuss and complain TO the establishment itself?! Unheard of! Luckily, a few short months in the US and Rosemary has almost entirely forgotten any Irish tendencies she once had, and is happy to complain, willy-nilly, about anything and everything, to anyone who will listen. As for Beatrice, she's not quite...

In this week's episode of Not Without My Sister we're discussing eye contact – on dates, in the workplace and beyond. (Can someone please tell us: do they really teach eye contact in Templemore?! We must know.) Things we discuss include: Maureen's, a Stoneybatter institution Star Trek: The Next Generation's Geordi La Forge, an icon You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatri...

Ever since Rosemary criticised Glennon Doyle on Instagram – and possibly thanks to the many mentions of her "bestselling" book, Untamed, we have been asked, several times, to discuss her on the podcast. Sadly, Beatrice is still refusing to read said book, so we broadened our horizons and decided to talk self help and self improvement more generally. Things we mention include: Glennon Doyle, w...

This week's episode is all about pets – the agony and the ecstacy. We love them but the real question is: do they deserve it?! Things we discuss include:We're now on Patreon! Sign up for $5/month and get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with ad-free Tuesday episodes! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister Deep Throat. Rosemary is referring to the seminal journalistic film...

Growing up in the badlands of Kildare, Beatrice and Rosemary were big – BIG – Barbie fans. But how do they feel about the blonde bombshell now? Would they give Barbies to their kids (would that Holy God would bless them with a child who had an iota of interest in a Barbie)? And what, exactly, does Barbie have that Sindy doesn't? Things we mention include… The Barbie wallpaper that started this who...

Having established, many episodes ago, that one should NOT bring a guest when invited to a friend's house, we're now asking the question: what should you bring? What is good guest-iquette? Now that we're coming out of quarantine, is our presence truly present enough – or should you never cross another's doorway with one hand as long as the other? ALSO! We've set up a PATREON, where you'll fin...

We're talking about the numerous diet foods – or diet-adjacent foods – that we have been put off by the numerous diets we've been on over the years. Thank crunchie we never fell for that cayenne pepper / maple syrup madness, let us tell you! We would love to know which diet foods now fill YOU with dread, thanks to years of feeling like they were the only foods you were allowed to chow down on! Let...

No prizes for guessing who among the two of us has attempted it – and who most certainly has not. (Also, someone bring back the original Ready, Steady, Cook! okay thanks.) Things we mention include: Nailed It! and our beloved Nicole Byers Chef's Table Masterclass, Beatrice's top purchase of 2020 Ready, Steady, Cook! That time Holly upset Gino on This Morning Gordon Ramsay's scrambled eggs Fad...

We're talking GIGS! Way back when, pre-pandemic, pre-babies, pre- all kinds of adult responsibilities (and aching limbs), we were MAD for a gig! We talk about some of the best concerts we've been to, from watching drunk Scotsmen sing their hearts out in a field to truly reaching musical nirvana in a Milanese bookshop. ALSO! We've set up a PATREON, where you'll find ad-free episodes PLUS, from June...

Co-habiting with someone you love is a gift and a dream and a blessing – but what do you do with their extensive collection of Legos? And how do you cope with their intense fear of your Joanne Hynes rug?! We've got all* of the answers! *none of You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram @n...

We're talking about how to get what you want at work – from a salary increase to more paid holidays, better working conditions, a senior title or just THE RESPECT YOU DESERVE! In news that will shock precisely no one, Beatrice has more insights to share than Rosemary, although Rosemary can remember several instances where she did NOT do a good job of negotiating in the workplace. Exciting stuff. T...

With the news that Ben Affleck and J Lo may (or may not) be back together, we got to thinking about the celeb couples whose relationships we love – and those whose relationships have sullied their reputations (at least in our humble estimations). You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram ...

Can you ever get back with an ex after a bad – or even after a good – breakup? That's the topic of this episode, where we detail the circumstances under which we believe reconciliation to be possible; Beatrice divulges yet another shameful period in her life; and Rosemary finally comes to terms with the fact that she and her ex did not, in fact, decide to break up "mutually" – he moved to Australi...

What everyday task turns YOUR stomach? We talk about the must-do chores and tasks that make you feel physically nauseous and yet, because you are a mature saint, you do them anyway. Kitty litter, dishwasher filters… the list is endless! You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithou...

What are we like to work with – as team leaders, or as team players? We chat workplace culture, taking – and giving – orders, why Rosemary has been blocked on social media by 85% of Ireland's male DJs and more! You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebo...

What ingredients do you make sure you're never without? And why does Claire Mac Cabe always have half a leek in the fridge?! We show off our culinary nous in this episode about pantry essentials, tea-hoarding and Rosemary's lack of understanding of the word "ingredient". You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on th...

It's fair to say that life very rarely goes the way you think it will. So what's different in our lives, and what went to plan (if anything)? Where did we think we'd be, by now – and where, exactly, are we? That's what we're talking about in this episode of Not Without My Sister, the podcast Mary Kate and Ashley just WISH they'd come up with. You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemar...

In which Beatrice tricks Rosemary into talking about the book she's writing – available to support and pre-order via Unbound at https://unbound.com/books/this-is-not-about-you/ You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, s...

Hanging out with children is a TRIP – we chat about just how unpredictably adorable (and headwrecking) kids can be, and what you should do when one licks a toy knife menacingly AT you. Any suggestions?! You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page...

Have you watched Good Girls on Netflix? (If you have, WHY haven't you told Beatrice about it?!) Once again, we're talking telly – without knowing the names of any of the characters, actors or what network this series is broadcast on. QUALITY CONTENT. You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram&n...

A few weeks ago, we asked listeners to send us their burning questions via Instagram. We got a VERY mixed bag when it comes to questions, from Brazilian immigration to Ireland to whether or not we'll ever move home, what life's like in Indiana and where we'd like to travel to, once this whole palaver is over! You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemac...