Was Your Ma on Telly

Was Your Ma on Telly - Episode 13 After a two-week break, the ladies of Was Your Ma on Telly are back for an unconventional Christmas episode. This week, Kelly and Amilia dive into the chaotic and challenging world, exploring global events that shaped their childhoods, from natural disasters to world-changing scandals. The episode reflects on the past—pre-phones days—and how they navigated through...

Episode Twelve: "The Toys That Made Us" This week on Was Your Ma on Telly , the excitement of RTE's The Late Late Toy Show sparks a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about the toys that defined our childhoods. As the show signals the start of the Christmas season, the duo takes a nostalgic trip back to the 90s and 00s, reminiscing about the gadgets, toys, and gifts that shaped who they are toda...

Episode 11: In the Skin You’re In This week, we’re glowing (and maybe a little Botoxed) as we explore all things skin! Off the back of a glamorous skincare clinic opening, we dive into the highs and lows of freckle-faced childhoods, 90s SPF disasters, and those dreaded school days when bad skin kept us under the covers. We chat secret tweakments, the pull between self-love and wanting to look a li...

Episode 10 "Puberty: From Hormones to Holy Water'' Puberty—disgustingly dubbed “the time of ripening”— is the focus of this hilariously raw episode. The girls dive headfirst into the mortifying tales of hitting puberty, navigating emotional chaos, and surviving the storms of Catholic school. Growing up in Ireland, as always, is filled with humor, a touch of hidden shame, and a whole lot of absurdi...

Episode 9 "12 Months Postpartum: The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful Pt.2'' In this episode, the hosts continue their heartfelt and honest discussion on their postpartum journeys over the past year. They dive into the highs and lows of returning to work, navigating the adjustment of partners going back to their routines, and the vulnerability of being out on their own with a new baby. They also t...

Episode 8: "12 Months Postpartum: The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful" In this episode of Was Your Ma on Telly? , we dive into the first 12 months postpartum—a time that’s as beautiful as it is challenging. We share our own journeys of recovery, from C-section healing to finding your rhythm amidst the chaos of newborn life. We chat about the emotional roller coaster of those early weeks, the shoc...

Podcast Episode 7 Summary: Discos, Mischief & Maniac 2000; Should we Let Our Kids Loose at the Local Disco ? In Episode 7 of Was Your Ma on Telly , the ladies take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to revisit their youthful nights out at local discos, sparked by their recent experience at The Biggest Disco in Dublin's 3Arena. They reflect on the unforgettable socializing, the mischief, and the...

Podcast Episode 6 Summary: Bonus Special Episode This week, we have a special bonus episode for you! As we transition to our new weekly Wednesday schedule, the girls are taking a brief detour to address a pressing issue that began with a letter. Kelly is at the center of a heated battle with the Irish Health Services over her baby Cherry’s missed health and developmental check. Fueled by anger and...

Podcast Episode 5 Summary: Get ready for a spine-tingling Halloween special with Amilia and Kelly as they dive into Ireland’s haunting history with Samhain, the ancient festival that marked the start of the darker half of the year. The duo taps into the resurgence of Irish pride and a return to age-old traditions, celebrating how special Halloween is for the Irish. From ghost stories to graveyard...

Podcast Episode 4 Summary: This week’s episode promises all the sweetness of friendships— with a twist of hard-hitting scandal. The duo dive deep into what really happens behind the best friend bracelets and cute childhood games. Is Kelly a bully? Why do fall-outs really matter? From first best friends to busted friendships on holidays (Crete’s beaches: gorgeous, but the sanitary system? Traumatiz...

Navigating Body Confidence from Girlhood to Motherhood In this week’s episode Kelly & Amilia dive deep into body confidence, exploring the ups and downs from our awkward teen years to the challenges of postpartum bodies. We reflect on growing up with changing bodies, raging hormones, and the relentless peer pressure that came with it. From early body awareness shaped by 90s/00s beauty standard...

Podcast Episode 1, Pt. 2 Summary In this juicy follow-up to Episode 1, Kelly and Amilia dive even deeper into the wild world of television. How do they plan to handle those awkward conversations about being on reality TV or a famous Irish soap opera? You’ll have to tune in to find out! The duo gets real about everything—from vomiting in buckets behind the scenes to dream roles they’d love to play....

Podcast Episode 1 Pt.1 Summary: In the opening episode of  “Was Your Ma on Telly?” , hosts Kelly Donegan and Amilia Keating dive into the fascinating theme of television, a fitting start for two women who’ve made their mark in the Irish entertainment world. They share their personal journeys through show business, giving listeners a chance to get to know them on a deeper level and how they la...

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