I Said What I Said with Shane McCarthy

This week's episode is complete chaos as Shane prepares for his live shows. You can tell he's excited for getting back on stage! Shane chats to Kate which kicks off with a bang as he shares his recent annoyance with Gypsy Rose, among other true crime taking up his feeds. They guys then discuss how Shane would fare on Traitors and how he would go about taking on the other contestants. Coincidentall...

Shane is back in the Big Smoke this week with Kate who is covering for Katie while she's partying in Ibiza! This week starts with a bang as Shane shares a jaw dropping story about an unfortunate run in on the train which will leave you speechless. Remember to lock those doors people! Shane and Kate discuss what their dream end of world bunker would have and naturally they have some hilarious prior...

This week's Monday Dilemma has layers! A single guy has been contacted on the apps by his cousin's husband to meet up on the sly. Shane and Kate discuss whether or not he should tell the cousin and what the chaos of what would cause. Shane gives Kate a lesson on the world of Grindr - from blank profiles to dodgy pictures. It's a real eye opener for Kate but is hilarious! They discuss how you could...

Shane welcomes Tammie Marry to the podcast this week for a hilarious chat about her rise to TikTok fame, ignoring red flags from past flames and crazy DMs from fans. The guys have a really interesting chat about the realities of building a career on social media and the challenges many people don't realise comes with it. Tammie also chats about becoming a mom one day. It's a great chat as always f...

This week’s Monday Dilemma is juiiiiccccyyy. A listener has been asked to be a bridesmaid for an upcoming wedding. Usually a huge honour but not this time - because she cannot stand the bride! Shane ands Kate discuss how you could even find yourself being asked to be a bridesmaid in such a scenario, which leads to chat on people pleasing and family obligations. The guys have a laugh about how you...

Shane is spiralling this week and it’s all about dating, gay dating, and how hard it is to find someone who actually wants a proper relationship (and not just “the fun” you could get on Grindr). He opens up about feeling ready to settle down, the whole “older grey beard” type, and why having a platform can make dating even more awkward, intimidating, and messy. Then it turns into a full on debate...

This week’s Monday Dilemma is a madddd one. A listener shares a story from when she was working in a pharmacy during COVID and this man in his 60s became obsessed with her, watching her in a shopping centre, turning up on her lunch break, and creeping her out like something out of a horror movie. But the bit that really sends Shane and Katie? After she ignored him, he rang her workplace to complai...

Shane is back with a full Electric Picnic debrief and for once, it’s not even about the price of a burger. From turning up in an all white outfit for “the perfect TikTok” to sinking up to his ankles in muck like he’s starring in Shrek, he breaks down the chaos, the rain, and the absolute state of the place. He gives a proper shout-out to Wendy and the off site glamping setup: electric blankets, sp...

Shane is once again up in the Big Smoke and joined by the lovely Kate as Katie continues partying in Ibiza. This ep starts with a bang as Shane shares the most insane story you'll ever hear about an unfortunate incident on the train and an unlocked bathroom door. If it doesn't have you in literal tears there's something wrong with you! Shane and Kate map out their dream disaster bunker and unsurpr...

It’s Monday dilemmas time again, and Shane dive's into one big one this week. A listener thought she and her boyfriend were on the same page after nearly four years talking deposits, house hunting, even engagement. Then she spots a WhatsApp message on his laptop… and discovers he’s hiding nearly €18,000 in debt. Is it the debt itself, or the fact he kept it secret while planning a future together?...

This week on I Said What I Said, Shane and Katie swap the usual dilemmas for a proper story time and it’s a scary one. A listener texts in about a next door neighbour who went from “nice” to full on fixation: flowers at the door, staring in windows, weird messages, and that constant feeling of being watched. They talk how stalking can start small and build slowly, why your intuition is never wrong...

Shane’s back with this week’s dilemmas, and he’s finally picking up the cliffhanger from last week the one that had ye texting nonstop. A listener loves her job, but her boss has started crossing lines: comments on her appearance, messaging outside of work, replying to Instagram stories, and then the work night out comment that left her feeling sick with discomfort. Now he’s asking her for a “drin...

Megan May is finally on the pod, and it was well worth the wait. Shane and Megan chat absolute shite, from Kilkenny nights out vs the local, to hangover videos, electrolytes, and the ongoing mission to get Guinness PR. But it gets real too. Megan opens up about imposter syndrome, confidence, and why she kept her singing quiet for so long — plus the chaotic first gig story that had everything: free...

Shane is back with another Monday Dilemmas, and this week he’s returning with the updates ye were waiting for and answers from the woman seeking advice. After last week’s messy situation one woman finding out (through her husband) that a friend’s husband is cheating Shane is back to talk it through properly: how close the friendships actually are now, what “proof” even means in a situation like th...

We all stalk. Don’t lie. Shane and Katie get into the absolute panic of accidentally liking an old photo, sending a friend request by mistake, and even hitting the dreaded TikTok “wave” like you were sitting there waiting on them. But then it takes a turn. From people recognising you in real time off your stories, to how exposed you actually are online, they chat about real stalker moments, privac...

It’s Monday, which means Shane is back with another listener dilemma on I Said What I Said. This week, one woman is caught in a seriously awkward situation. She knows something is going on behind her best friend’s back, but their husbands are best friends too and the couple are soon to be married. Does she tell her what she knows or stay quiet? And as the story unfolds, it just gets messier. What...

In this episode of I Said What I Said, Shane McCarthy sits down with Chloe Burke, whose father Mark was murdered and dismembered in Dublin in 2014, with his remains later discovered at a recycling plant. Chloe opens up about the case, what happened to her dad and the reality of losing a parent in circumstances most of us could never imagine. But this isn’t a conversation told in the way you might...

Judge Shane is back with another round of hilarious dilemmas. Nothing is off limits as Shane gives his brutally honest and often outrageous opinions on the situations you’ve sent in. Every Monday 12pm

Katie introduces Shane to AI, and things go completely off the rails. From asking why Lady Gaga wore a dress made of meat, to demanding dating advice, to finding out what ChatGPT really thinks of him based on everything it knows… absolutely nothing is off limits. Shane even puts ChatGPT to the ultimate test by making it repeat his famous Chinese order. Just when he thinks he’s seen it all, Katie s...

Judge Shane is back with another round of hilarious dilemmas. Nothing is off limits as Shane gives his brutally honest and often outrageous opinions on the situations you’ve sent in. Every Monday 12pm

Shane is back and this week there is plenty to catch up on. Shane shares his thoughts on why people can sometimes come across as ungrateful before revealing some exciting news about an upcoming live show in Dublin. He also leaves Katie speechless with some really kind words before the pair dive into Ireland’s favourite topic, the weather. There are hilarious bus stories, plenty of laughs, and a ch...

Shane is back… and he’s got plenty to get off his chest. 👀 This week, he reveals why he blocked a follower after a heated exchange over the Shania Twain concert and shares what really happened from his perspective. He also opens up about how difficult nights out have become now that he’s constantly recognised, why he has an unpopular opinion about Love Island, and teases some exciting TV news tha...

This week on I Said What I Said, Shane and Katie catch up on Shane’s holiday shenanigans and discuss holiday rip offs.  Katie shares some of the struggles she’s had over the last few weeks and Shane opens up about not feeling 100% himself. Of course, they bring the best out of each other and have a laugh despite having a tough time.  As it’s concert season, Shane talks about his upcoming...

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...