Venting with Julie Jay

'Doing Edinburgh Fringe is like doing an ayahuasca or doing an Ironman, it's essentially a cry for help.' In this week's episode, I chat Claire Danes and Jared Leto, Alistair Campbell and my recent crash out over my mother's hoover which will no doubt have her considering pursuing full custody of my children.  I also discuss calendar clashes, blessings of graves and how we...

'You'd know Jason Manford was a girl dad because he definitely threw a filter to dilute my sunburn.' I discuss Jason Manford being quite possibly the nicest human whoever walked the earth and how I left his manager on read for weeks in a peak self-sabotage move. I stay overnight in Rathkeale, endure 5 hours of a vomit soaked car and host for Neil Delamere, Shane Todd and Eric Lalor...

'He was the Santa Claus of shifting - he came but once a year.' In the wake of the viral Coldplay CEO Affair moment, I recall my own experiences of having partners do the dirt on me and also fess up to my own guilt about having been the other woman. How could you be such a horrible human being you ask (spoiler alert, I was fuelled by a combination of self-hatred and rice crispie squares)...

'People were wondering why Mary Coughlan the Tánaiste was on Elaine talking about the dangers of the contraceptive pill.' I talk about the absolute nightmare that is eating out with kids and how my husband's behaviour at mealtimes has me on the brink of divorce. I talk about doing the Ray D'Arcy show with the icon that is Mary Coughlan and how shots were fired by the musical ic...

'I'm fairly sure Tommy thought I was on drugs.' I talk attending the Alanis Morrisette concert and the lengths I went to ensure we didn't miss the last DART home. I discuss my very public breakdown on Ireland AM where I was deliriously rambling about my love for Pat Kenny and making absolutely no sense whatsoever, no doubt guaranteeing my non-appearance on live TV for years to...

'I was effectively giving this woman a lapdance' I confirm that despite the rumours I am not, in fact, Vogue Williams and ruminate on what's harder - 30 marathons in 30 days or putting your kids to bed? I talk all about our recent weekend with Kyla Cobbler; also, I describe the most humiliating experience of my comedic career which took place in front of comedic superstar Kyla and 1...

'The only exception to my Amish lifestyle growing up was being allowed me to watch Oprah for health and safety tips.' I'm chatting Oprah kidnapping tips, return to the wisdom of Jenny Jones and Ricki Lake and discuss making a bit of a tit of myself at the open night for my child's new school. I dissect the conspiracy theory that Pascal Donohue doesn't really have a lisp an...

'Nothing says the boom is back like people suddenly having the disposable income for a cocaine problem.' I'm discussing Elon Musk's non-outting of Trump as a pervert, I reminisce about that time I met Aidan Gillen accompanied by my no-filter auntie and have a rant about faux-outrage. I also recount a hilarious story about lovebites. Thanks so much for listening, and if you coul...

'You know what that sandwich would be lovely on? Bread.' I chat about why we should absolutely not bring the noughties back, calling out crimes against tomatoes and why people who discuss snacks in terms of grams of protein are absolutely not going to be joining me for a cup of a tea and a Milka bar, aka, the dinner of champions. I touch upon the genius that was Dolores O'Riordan, w...

'When life gives you the NCT, it also gives you nits.' This week I'm talking Fred's vasectomy, why you should always investigate itchy scalps and our current contraception of choice.  If you could recommend and rate/review us wherever you get your pods I would love you forever, as it really helps grow Venting. Thanks a million for listening, J x

'We were convinced the dustcover on the computer was the only thing staving off the apocalypse' I'm chatting Joshua Jackson still being an absolute ride, talk you through my millennial CAO form and how it points to serious issues, reminisce about my time in Trinity when I was basically Conall from Normal People and confess to having always been a bowl of want. If you have listened t...

'If you're going drug smuggling, don't tell your dad.' I'm chatting Kris Jenner's new face, the Macron 'push' episode, the problem with little boy clothes and why there was a stuart's inquiry the last time I examined the Oral Leaving Certficate Irish exam. If you have enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you could rate or review us on Apple o...

'Anton Savage was leaning in for the hug and I was don't lean in too close - I haven't changed my knickers.' I chat about comedy rejection and not getting the Cat Laughs festival this year (the good news is I'm not personalising it), my daddy issues about Tommy Tiernan, the joy of not shifting anyone at your school staff party and my problem with people from Meath. I also...

'P Diddy is not going to be hosting the Gaisce awards anytime soon.' This week I am chatting the P Diddy trial and four day freak-offs, Brooklyn Beckham dissing his dad for his 50th birthday and how Kim Kardashian's thieves aren't exactly on brand given their geriatric status. I apologise for over-editing the podcast, discuss Candace Owens' obsession with the Macrons, cons...

'Am I Catholic now?' I chat about my gig with Rosie O'Donnell, why my mother never let me learn an instrument for fear of the dental bills and how am I slowly being sucked back into the Catholic Church, as I discuss the self-hatred that propelled me to pick Mary as a confirmation name.  I also recount my disastrous encounter with Leo Varadkar in the wild circa 2011 in what is sure t...

'If we were a Sylvanian family this would be a towel.' In today's vent I'm talking about Prince Harry getting removed from the family what's app group, Paloma Faith calling all men to arms and I rehash a bit of Roger Casement purely to keep things light and fluffy like a Victorian sponge. If you have enjoyed this episode, I would be so appreciative if you could rate or rev...

'Am I David Mc Williams?' Today I become an economist and have a vent about Michael Healy-Rae loving Air BnB when he himself is a multiple property owner, do a very problematic impression of Hugh Wallace and I talk about what for me would be the worst part of ending up in a ditch. I also announce that Pedro Pascal is going to find the solution to storms in Spain. Thanks so much for liste...

'I'm pretty sure that, much like the moon landing, Picture This don't exist.'  I debate whether or not Irish band Picture This actually exist or whether we imagined the whole thing, I chat about me being besties with Kneecap, talk about my wedding dress woes and how impressive I look whilst trying to read Intermezzo for the millionth time. My old friend Micky Mc Gee gets in tou...

So it turns out George and Amal are not divorcing as previously reported on Venting, I just had a dream they were. I also question whether I am moving to Listowel as my Daft search history might suggest. I give top tips on how to wither rude men, reminisce about the 90s tv show Felicity and muse on what we're all really getting out of bed for. Thanks so much for listening! J x

'We obviously knew how this was going to end for the Pope and it wasn't going to be in Dancing With The Stars 2026.' This week we are chatting the Pope's death, my tricky relationship with the Catholic Church and George and Amal Clooney's rumoured divorce. I also dissect my instagram breakdown last week, recount phoning my ex (network) for podcast help and recall my worst...

'I'm all for learning but not for learning on my face.' In today's mini-vent I reminisce about getting fillers in Prague and window-shopping for nose jobs in Dublin circa 2006.  I also rale  If you have enjoyed this episode and want to rate the episode 5 stars wherever you listen to your podcasts I will love you forever, truly. Thanks so much for listening, grá mór, J x

'Yes Rory Mc Ilroy is a legend, but how much of a legend is he when it comes to lunchboxes?' I question men's collective emotional outpouring to Rory Mc Ilroy's win compared to their steely response to the end of their marriage, chat Amanda Knox's current media tour, and confirm Alec Baldwin's status as an Irish dad.  I also touch upon my individual responsibility in...

'I wasn't even a woman, I was probably only 16 or 17 or 23' In today's mini-episode I talk about that time I stopped a serial fraudster, I yearn for a simpler time when you could have an affair in peace and discuss my encounter with a blind jeweller on a Ryanair flight to London. If you have enjoyed this episode I would love if you could recommend to a friend or rate the pod 5...

'Our Notes App is going to land us all in jail' I discuss chatting to Michael Healy Rae whilst on the loo, why none of us want to go to school in America, and how there's no easy way to tell your friend's 71 year old mother she needs to speak to the relevant authorities. I also touch upon talking my son out of truth and transparency and wish for a simpler time when a wink and a...

"The only thing worse than being trapped in an attic is being trapped in an attic with your family." In our first ever episode, I chat about whether or not watching your husband play guitar constitutes stalking, I reminisce about childbirth and getting blocked on what's app, and I talk you through the Marvel Movie that is my elderly kitten going missing. I also discuss how I am basi...