The Skim

Brought to you by Hayu | Season 7 is here! This week on The Skim, we’re diving into the influencer-to-reality-star pipeline. With Charleen Murphy entering the Love Island villa, we’re looking at the creators who’ve successfully made the leap from social media to our TV screens. From Ireland’s own Maura Higgins to Hayu royalty like Lisa Vanderpump and the Summer House cast, we unpack why some influ...

Brought to you by Hayu | This week on The Skim, we’re putting our hoods up and diving into The Traitors Ireland - dissecting why the local version has us completely hooked, from the betrayals to the brilliant casting. Plus, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the Hayu STELLAR InstaStar Awards, celebrating the biggest names lighting up your feeds. Hayu offers a world of endless reality TV, with over 3...

Brought to you by Hayu | This week on The Skim, we’re breaking down the ultimate influencer-to-popstar glow-up with Addison Rae’s rise from TikTok sensation to music’s next big thing. From viral dances to polished pop tracks, we’re mapping her journey and what it says about internet stardom today. Plus, a little Swiftie gossip: we chat about Taylor Swift’s engagement buzz. Hayu offers a world of e...

Brought to you by Hayu | This week on The Skim, we’re diving into everything we know so far about Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl. From the surprise announcement on her beau Travis Kelce’s podcast to the tracklist reveal and the dazzling imagery she’s dropped, we’re piecing together the clues and theories about her next big era. Hayu offers a world of endless reality TV, with...

Brought to you by Hayu | The Naked Gun is in cinemas - and so are Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson’s flirty glances. This week, we’re diving into Hollywood’s most unexpected romance, plus the rumoured Katy Perry/Justin Trudeau situationship. Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, including: Below Deck, Keeping Up W...

Brought to you by Hayu | This week on The Skim, we dive into the wild world of TikTok drama - specifically the lawsuit making waves in Ireland’s creator scene. The beloved account Sylvanian Drama, known for its hilarious and chaotic toy-based soap operas, is now facing legal action. We break down what’s happening, and how something so cute turned so controversial.  Hayu is the home of reality TV –...

Brought to you by Hayu | This week on The Skim, Jade and Bronwyn are diving deep into the world of TV besties—from the chaos of Girls to the cosmos of Sex and the City (and yes, And Just Like That...). With Lena Dunham’s new series Too Much on the horizon, we’re talking female friendships on screen: what’s aged well, what hasn’t, and why we’ll never stop watching. Hayu is the home of reality TV –...

Brought to you by Hayu | In the final episode of this season of The Skim, we explore the rise of TV rewatch culture, from Jade’s obsession with Lost to the endless replays of fan favourites like Grey’s Anatomy, Sex and the City and The Office. Streaming services have made it easier than ever to binge-watch old favourites, but why do we keep coming back for more? Hayu is the home of reality TV – wi...

Brought to you by Hayu | In this episode of The Skim, we’re riding the wave of 90s nostalgia sparked by the recently announced Oasis reunion! We’re gushing over the big-screen return of 90s heartthrobs like Josh Hartnett and Ethan Hawke, diving into the iconic roles that made them household names and what they did next. Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite re...

Brought to you by Hayu | In this episode of The Skim, we unravel the drama of "It Ends With Us" with the rumoured Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud, the ups and downs of J-Lo and Ben Affleck's romance, and the buzz around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Plus, we explore the genius promo behind The Blair Witch Project. Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite re...

Brought to you by Hayu | This summer, we're all about embracing the cringe! In this episode of The Skim, we ask if musicals, both on and off screen, tow the line of cringe. We also chat about Kamala Harris channelling her inner Brat and explore the very origins of cringe culture.  Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and down...

Brought to you by Hayu | We dive into the wild world of sequels and ask the burning question: Are all sequels really necessary? Inspired by the jaw-dropping Gladiator II trailer starring Paul Mescal, we also preview the just-announced The Devil Wears Prada sequel, brace ourselves for the whirlwind of Twisters, and Jade's fave - The Saw franchise! Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 ep...

Brought to you by Hayu | Season 5 of The Skim kicks off as we relive Taylor Swift's epic Dublin takeover at the Aviva Stadium, dive into the wild ride of 365 part girl Charli xcx's Brat Summer, and dissect Sabrina Carpenter’s unstoppable chart domination. Get ready for juicy insights, hot takes, and all the pop culture buzz you crave! Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of yo...

Sponsored by Hayu | In the last episode of the series, Brownyn and Adele ponder whether feminism and femininity can go hand in hand. Plus, producer Patrick joins for a quick recap of all things BravoCon! Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, including: Below Deck, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Real Housewi...

Sponsored by Hayu | In this episode as we dive into the world of celebrity memoirs, with a special focus on Britney Spears' recent autobiography 'The Woman In Me'. We'll explore what makes these books so captivating, and reveal which celebs should think about revealing less. Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download,...

Sponsored by Hayu | With Big Brother back on our screens and our Hayu obsession in full swing, hosts Adele and Brownyn are taking a look at why we love reality TV - and filling us in on their favourite reality shows and moments from over the years. Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, including: Below Deck, Keep...

Sponsored by Hayu | We turn up the volume on the fascinating transformation of concert etiquette in the digital age. From smartphone overload to skyrocketing ticket prices and the challenges of obtaining the, we're looking at what's changing with the modern gig experience. Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, in...

Sponsored by Hayu | Welcome to the wild world of parasocial relationships with your not-so-real celebrity pals! Join us for a hilarious dive into the drama of feeling way too close to the makeups and breakups of stars like Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas. Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, including: Below Deck, Ke...

Sponsored by Hayu | Adele and Bronwyn discuss breakout star Paul Mescal and the influence he holds in Hollywood today Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, including: Below Deck, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Real Housewives, Million Dollar Listing and Vanderpump Rules. Complete box sets mean you can binge...

Sponsored by Hayu | We're back! And in the first episode of season 4 co-hosts Adele and Bronwyn discuss the Barbie movie one month on from its release. Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, including: Below Deck, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Real Housewives, Million Dollar Listing and Vanderpump Rules. Co...

Sponsored by Hayu | It's time to take a look back at the iconic, unhinged and wholesome pop culture moments of 2022! Jade and Adele host their very own pop culture awards show The Skimmies where, with the help of producer Patrick, they are crowning winners of the prestigious (in their opinion) Skimmies pop culture awards for the year! The gals chat about everything from THAT Oscars slap, to the Do...

Sponsored by Hayu | In this episode, Adele and Jade discuss pop culture, and why dismissing it can be a sexist micro-aggression. With the World Cup all over the news at the minute, it's clear to see that entertainment targeted toward men and women is regarded very differently. If The Beatles started out with a young female fanbase, isn't it about time we start taking their interests more seriously...

Sponsored by Hayu | Things move pretty fast in Hollywood and it's been a busy year in the world of celebrity couples. On this episode, Adele and Jade run through some of the biggest celebrity break-ups and hook-ups of 2022, including Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde and Leonardo DiCaprio and GiGi Hadid.  Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows availab...

Sponsored by Hayu | Are Nepotism babies getting a hard time? Or do they need to work harder on addressing their privilege? Is the label something we need to know before judging their work? This week Jade Carpenter and new addition to the pod Adele Minor discuss all things 'nepo babies'. The internet's favourite label has the girls sharing differing opinions, which makes for an interesting chat!  H...

Sponsored by Hayu | Your Skimmies Jade and Rebecca are back to chat all things of the fall season, namely dressing up and Halloween costumes. What would your dream costume be? Sexy, gross, scary, we talk them all... If you like the pod and are as delighted the show is back as much as we are, please rate, review, or leave a comment below about the show and if you haven't already, like and subscribe...