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Bebelle PodcastBebelle PodcastS5 E10 - Style, Self-Worth and Speaking Up: ‘Ageing Without Limits’ with fashion stylist, Cathy O’ConnorCathy O’Connor’s voice is one that stops you in your tracks – not just because she’s a well-known stylist and broadcaster, but because of the honesty, insight and warmth she brings to everything she does. Cathy’s story is wise, empowering and refreshingly real. If you're navigating change, stepping into a new chapter, or simply need a reminder that you still get to take up space – this one’s for you.In this episode, Cathy shares:How growing up in 1970s Ireland shaped her view of what was possible – and how she broke away from thatWh...2025-04-0444 minAging & SpiritualityAging & SpiritualityFollowing Sunshine: Niamh McAnally's Journey from Homelessness to Love and Spiritual AwakeningWelcome to the Aging & Spirituality podcast, where we explore how women over 60 can discover their potential and live authentic, fulfilling lives.Today, we’re thrilled to have an extraordinary guest—Niamh McAnally, a bestselling Irish-born author, speaker, and former TV director, whose life has been a rich tapestry of adventure, resilience, and spiritual growth.Niamh, pronounced “Knee-if Mack-an-alley,” is the youngest daughter of BAFTA award-winning actor Ray McAnally and actress Ronnie Masterson. Her story is one of incredible transformation, taking her from homelessness to the far reaches of the world, including destinations like Fiji and...2024-09-051h 03Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastSoap-rano the Leonarda Cianciulli story with special guest Georgia NevadaSpecial guest and country music superstar Georgia Nevada tell the Bluffers about the infamous Soap-Maker of Correggio, Leonarda Cianciulli. Georgia Nevada:Website: https://www.georgianevada.comSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EAdDTLvpClmBR5hSHF2PUInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/georgianevada2023-04-261h 04Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastThe Fugitive - Alessandro StradellaWe're back!!Eimear tells Cathy and Niamh the story of composer and 17th century stud  muffin Alessandro Stradella. 2023-04-0838 minSh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell YouSh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell YouWant to cut college tuition in half? How about college in Ireland?A college education is the foundation for success and is essential to start the life you want. However, the costs associated with acquiring quality qualifications exclude many from pursuing their ambitions. What if there was a more affordable solution? In today’s episode, we speak to Niamh Kavanagh about the benefits of studying in Ireland and why it should be a consideration for any student wanting to pursue a college degree. Niamh is an International Recruitment Officer and Regional Manager of North & South America at the University of Limerick. She has worked on various national and international marketing campaigns an...2022-12-0743 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 33: Jaws - You're gonna need a bigger lobsterNiamh, Cathy and Aaron discuss the classic movie Jaws. Hope you enjoy shark jokes, cause that's all you're gonna get! Lessons from the Screenplay video on Jaws: https://youtu.be/ZzMwYb8Z5hA  Super cringe video we talked about of crankgameplays doing a backflip in front of markiplier for the first time: https://youtu.be/eAoDKjd6I6s  Cover art: @floillustrate Follow us on IG: @niamhouslobster and Twitter: @nervouslobsters 2022-05-271h 05OurshelvesOurshelvesOurShelves: Taking ownership with Cathy ThomasHow does writing about your life change the way you see it? Cathy Thomas talks to Lucy Scholes about her first book, Islanders, interlocking short stories set on her childhood home, Guernsey – the  pleasure of joining the dots and how playwriting informed her structure. Discovering a shared love of Annie Ernaux’s essays, they dive deeply into whether difficult experiences – from publisher rejections to trauma – may be reframed through the power of writing.On the nightstand: We Were Young by Niamh CampbellOn my mind: Olivia Fitzsimons' recent essay, Notes on Resilience, for The Stinging Fl...2022-05-2739 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastGentleman Julie - The story of Julie d'AubignyEimear tells the the other Bluffs about the all singing, all fighting heroine Julie d'Aubigny.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs 2022-05-1248 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 32: Curious Lobsters - Spoiler free reviews of recent watchesThis week Niamh, Aaron and Cathy talk about their recent watches of shows and movies giving spoiler free reviews of anything that came out recently. Time Stamps: 0h0m0s - Intro and cold open 0h21m7s - Cathy's review of Bridgerton season 2 (spoiler free) 0h35m31s - Niamh and Aaron's review of The Lost City (spoiler free) 0h45m45s - Stranger Things seasons 1-3 (contains minor spoilers) 1h5m11s - review of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (spoiler free) 1...2022-04-301h 19Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 29: Django - I think we all agree the lobsters were a nice ideaThis week Niamh, Cathy and Aaron are joined by Aoife to talk about Django Unchained.  Obviously as four white Irish 20-something year olds, we are not qualitied to discuss a lot of the topics of this film including racism and slavery so please take what we say with a grain of salt. Despite the harrowing subject, this is a really funny episode about a hilarious film! Enjoy! IG: @niamhouslobster | Twitter: @nervouslobsters  Cover art by @floillustrate2022-03-041h 47Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 28 She's the Man - When my eyes are closed I see you for who you truly are, which is a lobsterNiamh, Cathy and Aaron manage to squeeze in a quick review and rating of She's the Man (2006) in between some hilarious stories - Enjoy! P.S. We accidentally started recording on the wrong mic at the beginning and had to delete it cause it didn't sound good so hopefully the start of the episode makes sense! Check us out on IG @niamhouslobsters and Twitter @nervouslobsters Cover art by @floillustrate2022-02-191h 01Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 27: Reminiscent Lobsters - Year 1 ReviewHappy anniversary my freaky darlings! Thank you all for coming on this adventure with us and thanks again to Cathy and Aaron and all our guests for making this with me! Love you all! This week Cathy, Aaron and I give reviewed ratings to the list of 2021 movies. We also reveal the results of the Instagram polls. IG @NiamhousLobster | Twitter @NervousLobsters  Cover art by @floillustrate  2022-02-051h 40Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 26: The Greatest Show-lobsterJoin Niamh, Aaron and Cathy as they discuss and rant about the popular musical, The Greatest Showman. Some literal laugh out loud moments so warning to those wearing earphones! Follow us on social media where you can submit questions and where we'll be posting polls for you to rate our 2021 movies - results to be announced on the next podcast! Twitter: @NervousLobsters IG: @NiamhousLobster Cover art by @floillustrate2022-01-211h 21Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp24 Klaus - A true selfless lobster always sparks anotherTo wrap up 2021, we're discussing one of our favourite Christmas movies, Klaus. This wholesome movie brings us to tears every time, so do yourself a favour and watch it this Christmas! Happy Christmas from Niamh, Aaron and Cathy on the Nervous Lobsters team and a big thank you for listening and supporting us. Follow @skittlesheep on IG and Twitter 🦞2021-12-241h 09Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastThe Fallen Women - Marie Duplessis the original La TraviataCathy tells the other Bluffers the story of French courtesan operatic inspiration  Marie Duplessis.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs 2021-12-0127 minThe Listening ProjectThe Listening ProjectWelcome to my WorldFi Glover presents four conversations between strangers. This week: Michael and Tabassum talk about life in Glasgow and what it’s like to live in the shadow of Cop26; Phil and Niamh share stories from opposite ends of the house share cycle; Cathy and Pricilla talk about their shared passion for Korean pop music and culture; and Bobbie and Derek reflect on being ginger haired and how ‘gingerism’ has dogged them since childhood. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are be...2021-11-0727 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 20: Happy Death Lobster - Podkin carvingThis episode Niamh, Cathy and Aaron discuss Happy Death Day while carving pumpkins - apologies in advance for the sawing and scraping sounds, I edited out about 15 minutes of it. TW// Brief suicide reference, no descriptions: 44m20s-45m20s As usual we bop around topics, including: other time-loop movies such as Groundhog Day, Palm Springs and Map of Tiny Perfect Things, and favourite scary movies, Halloween monsters and costumes. Check out our poll and Q&A on Spotify and see our finished pumpkins on Twitter and IG @skittlesheep 2021-10-291h 32Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 19: Scooby Doo - Sorry Daph, but your go-go lobsters didn't fit... me!For our second episode in spooky season, Niamh, Cathy and Aaron review the two live-action Scooby Doo movies (2002 and 2004), with a lot of quoting, nostalgia and Scrappy Doo slander to follow. Check out @skittlesheep on Instagram and Twitter for updates and to send us any questions or thoughts. Don't forget to answer our poll and Q&A below! Link to NerdSync YouTube video on the movies being in the wrong order: https://youtu.be/2J9phuZIGwc  Link to alternate movie opening: https://youtu.be/QepaSw6w5bs 2021-10-151h 33SportsDazSportsDazSportsDaz Football - Thursday, 7th October 2021Darren Kelly and Niamh Kindlon present the magazine show catching up on all the latest football news and looking at the club championships. Schedule: Latest News including Managerial Changes (0:20) All-Star Nominations (9:30) Cathy Carey - Moneyglass Captain - Antrim Champions! (30:25) Monaghan  Football Final Preview (41:55) Niamh returns for this episode to catch up with Darren on all the latest news since the All-Ireland Finals including managerial changes in Cork, Tipperary, Down, Limerick and Kildare. The All-Star nominations were announced last week and we look at the structure, who's in, and more importantly who is out a...2021-10-071h 02Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 18: The Witches - I don't like Cock-A-Leekie, I like Lobster!To start off spooky season, Niamh and Cathy talk about The Witches, released in 1990.  Not much deep diving happens in this one, just lot of laughing and a few tangents as usual. This week we've also got a couple of actual questions! PS. Take a shot every time we say "Grandma!" Let us know what you think of our answers to the fan questions and let us know what character you'd like to be below!2021-10-011h 14Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 17: The Matrix Trilogy - What does Tasty Lobster taste like?Join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as they talk about the The Matrix Trilogy, directed by the Wachowskis. Not sure how much we actually get through though with all the tangents! Link to Mr Sunday Movies YouTube video: https://youtu.be/rgRLbMMSRjU2021-09-171h 22The Irish Film London PodcastThe Irish Film London PodcastCathy Brady in conversation with Irish Film LondonNiamh chats to the writer and director Cathy Brady of feature film 'Wildfire' starring Nora-Jane Noone & Nikka MaGuigan. The story of two sisters who grew up on the fractious Irish border. When one of them, who has been missing, finally returns home, the intense bond with her sister is re-ignited.  The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our social media platforms:  twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.co...2021-09-1441 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 16: Ner-versus Lobsters 2 - Last Quote QuizHope you're excited for another quiz! This time Cathy and Aaron go up against movie-buff Conor. Let us know how you got on @skittlesheep on Twitter or Instagram and tell us which of the movies from the quiz we should discuss in a future episode - Terminator? Independence Day? Casablanca? Links to the online quizzes we used in ours are: https://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2452901c158b8.html  https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/famous-last-lines-movies-quiz https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/quiz-how-many-famous-last-10005919  2021-09-031h 13Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastFour Wedding and a CastratoEimear tells the other bluffers the  tale of heart throb and unlikely ladies man  Giusto Fernando Tenducci. Listen to the Trials of Tenducci here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1k4cJuT0tNed6KYF1iqv8x?si=78owuEV0TqWBwmZW1_2nvw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=12021-08-1442 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastFlorence Foster BluffkinsEimear tells Cathy and Niamh about the infamous socialite, singer and life goals winner Florence Foster Jenkins. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-08-1451 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 14: Chicken Run - Lobsters go in podcasts come outNiamh, Cathy and Aaron discuss a range of topics surrounding the 2000 movie Chicken Run, from stop motion and action scenes in various movies to whether or not a chicken's head is bigger that an acorn.2021-08-061h 03Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 13: In Bruges - You're an inanimate effing lobsterTW// Suicide references  Out of the flying pan into Bruges! Niamh, Cathy and Aaron are joined by Fergus to discuss In Bruges!  We stay on topic for a lot of this actually - with a lot of laughs and quoting! Follow us @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram for updates.2021-07-231h 04Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastMarina and the Night WitchesEimear tells Cathy and Niamh about the story of Russian war hero Marina Rascova and the seriously badass 588th Night Bomber Regiment aka The Night Witches. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs...2021-07-2351 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastWhere are you Haydn that head?Eimear tell the other Bluffers about good craic composer Joseph Haydn and the unfortunate tale of his head. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-07-1652 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 12: Curious LobstersSomething a little different this week. Niamh and Cathy are joined by friends, Aoife and Niamh.  Instead of discussing a movie as usual, they talk about anything and everything, flicking through conversations at major speed so you better strap in your seatbelts! Spoiler warnings for A Quiet Place 1 & 2 from 46m25s to 1h4m30s Other topics include: Bo Burnham's Inside, Love Island, Scooby Doo, My Little Pony, Pokémon, Loki and Luna. 2021-07-091h 06Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastThe Flight of the Soprano - The Sophie Cruvelli StoryThe Bluffers are back! Cathy tells Eimear and Niamh about soprano Sophie Cruvelli. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-07-0943 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 10: Snatch - Sit down and shut up you big bald lobsterThis episode, Cathy graced us with a detailed summary of Guy Ritchie's Snatch which we unfortunately had to cut down a good bit due to it's lengthiness2021-06-121h 06Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 9: Focus - At the end of the day this is a game of LobstersThis week Niamh, Cathy and Aaron review Focus, released in 2015, as well as going on their usual tangents. Hope you enjoy!2021-05-281h 22Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 7: Legally LobstersThis week Niamh, Cathy and Aaron are joined by Aoife and another Niamh - just to confuse you - to discuss Legally Blonde. Beware of spoilers! We really enjoyed recording this! Discussions include feminism, misogyny, gender roles, dress codes and the dumb blonde trope! Big thank you to Niamh and Aoife for joining! Check out @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram for podcast updates2021-04-301h 35Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 6: Nervous Baby Lobster DriverJoin Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as then discuss Baby Driver! - BEWARE SPOILERS  Hope you enjoy the new opening theme song!2021-04-161h 27Irish & Celtic Music PodcastIrish & Celtic Music PodcastCeltic WomenWe’re celebrating an amazing musical Spring with Celtic women. Eira, Liesel Wilson, Amelia Hogan, The Gothard Sisters, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Caroline Bennett, Lisa Schettner, The Darkeyed Musician, Flook, Sue Spencer, SeaStar, Cathy Jordan and Seamie O'Dowd, Aerialists, Ava, Karen Matheson I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you lo...2021-04-081h 06Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 5: Ner-Versus Lobsters: Disney Song QuizAaron and Cathy go head-to-head in Niamh's Quiz on Disney Songs! Can you do any better? Follow @skittlesheep on social media to follow any updates and to submit questions.2021-04-021h 18Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastBerlioz the Pooh - The tales in love of Hector BerliozThis week the Bluffs discuss the very colourful life and loves of composer Hector Berlioz. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-03-261h 08Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 4: The Prestige - The Original Transported LobsterTW// brief mentioning of suicide at 23m45s Beware of major spoilers for Christopher Nolan's The Prestige!!!!! Join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as they Pledge to tackle the twists and Turns of the extremely confusing Prestige. Follow @skittlesheep on social media for updates and to submit questions/suggestions. 2021-03-191h 15Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The Podcast"What's up Doc?"- The story of Belle Elmore and Dr CrippenNiamh tells the Bluffs of the infamous Dr Crippen and Corrine "Cora" Turner.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-03-191h 04Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastMartha Ray and the deadly love SandwichThis week Cathy tells the deadly love story of Martha Ray and the Earl of Sandwich. (Spoilers for the movie Whiplash!)If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-03-121h 12Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastBeautiful For Ever - The tale of Madame RachelEimear tell the Bluffers about the notorious Madame Rachel of Bond Street. Before L'oreal thought you were worth it there was Madame Rachel. Special thank you to sound engineering wizard, Ber Quinn, for salvaging Niamh's audio after she recorded this episode inside a tin can. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our vi...2021-03-051h 07Nervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 3: Mulan - Dishonour on you, Dishonour on your lobstersIn preparation for International Women's Day on the 8th, Niamh, Cathy and Aaron discuss Mulan. Spoiler Warning for the original AND the 2020 live-action remake. We also got our mic issue from last episode sorted so thank you if you made it through that episode. For updates and to submit questions follow @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram.2021-03-051h 28Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastOperapussy: License to sing - The Margery Booth StoryEimear tells the other Bluffs about the incredible Margery Booth.   If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-02-261h 05Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastCount St Germain and the toaster cupboardNiamh continues the her tradition of scaring the crap out of the other Bluffers and asks the difficult questions no one else will ask about toasters.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsMusic from this episode is available on Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006OOX8IC/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp#All songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7d2021-02-1954 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 2: LobsterPoolThis episode, join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as they discuss, review and inaccurately quote Deadpool and Deadpool 2 - Beware of Spoilers! Also please note that we accidently call Dopinder the wrong name for most of the pod... Sorry. For updates and to submit questions, follow @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram.2021-02-191h 40Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastThe Phantom of the Opera BluffsCathy tells the story of the Phantom of the Opera but the Opera House isn't the only thing that's haunted! If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-02-121h 01The Irish Film London PodcastThe Irish Film London PodcastWhat does an Irish sense of humour sound like? : Roisin Conaty & Bridget Christie in conversation with IFLJoin us while we go back in time to November 2019 in Regent St Cinema where Cathy Cullen and a packed audience talk to two of the funniest women in comedy, Roisin Conaty and Bridget Christie. They speak about second and third generation Irish and Irish females killing it in the comedy scene!  The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our social media platforms:  twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon ...2021-02-0820 minNervous LobstersNervous LobstersEp 1: Inglorious LobstersCome join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as they explore Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds. Beware of Spoilers!2021-02-0643 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastThe Game of GesualdoEimear tells the other Bluffs the tale of composer Carlo Gesualdo and how nothing will stand in the way of his madrigaling. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-02-0556 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastPuccini Family ValuesEimear tells the other Bluffers about the real-life opera plot that was Puccini's love life.  (TW: Suicide) If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2021-01-291h 07Teaching Matters EdinburghTeaching Matters EdinburghStudent Mental Health & Online Engagement Part 2In this two part series of the Teaching Matters podcast we examine the impact of online engagement on student’s mental health.  We explore the positive sides of online engagement, the downsides, the unintended consequences and what we can do to make things a little bit better. With Esther Mijers Director of Teaching for UG in History Classics & Archaeology University of Edinburgh Wendy Ugolini Director of Teaching for PG in History, Classics & Archaeology University of Edinburgh Niamh McCrossan  VP Welfare, Edinburgh University Students’ Association University of Edinburgh Martin Judd Assist...2021-01-1010 minTeaching Matters EdinburghTeaching Matters EdinburghStudent Mental Health & Online Engagement Part 1In this two part series of the Teaching Matters podcast we examine the impact of online engagement on student’s mental health.  We explore the positive sides of online engagement, the downsides, the unintended consequences and what we can do to make things a little bit better.  With Esther Mijers Director of Teaching for UG in History Classics & Archaeology University of Edinburgh  Wendy Ugolini Director of Teaching for PG in History, Classics & Archaeology University of Edinburgh  Niamh McCrossan  VP Welfare, Edinburgh University Students’ Association University of Edinburgh  Martin Judd Assistant...2021-01-0809 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastGood King BlufferslasThe Bluffers bring you something you never asked for....a Christmas Special!! Challenge accepted! King Wenceslas we're coming for you!! If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2020-12-2438 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastBrokeback LighthouseNiamh and the other Bluffers attempt to solve the disappearance of the three lighthouse men from the island of Eilean Mor.  Can they solve the mystery?....can they f@%k! If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on...2020-12-171h 01Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastMy left Foote in the Grave - The Samuel Foote and Elizabeth Chudleigh StoryThis week Cathy tells the Bluffers the story of the impresario, the bigamist and the two entwined Court cases that grip the 18th centuries  chattering classes.  If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter htt...2020-12-121h 06Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastBe Still my Bluffing heart - Anne Bracegirdle and the deadly ménage à troisThis week Eimear tells the other Bluffers about the story of singer and actress Anne Bracegirdle and her very unwelcome admirers. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2020-12-061h 05Opera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastAqua Bluffana - Aqua Tofana and the Mozart ConspiracyThe Bluffers are joined by Niamh this week. Can they solve the mystery of Mozart’s death? What part did Santa Claus play in the grizzly affair? If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twit...2020-11-2649 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastOne God One Bluffinelli ~ The Farinelli StoryCathy tells Eimear the leg crossing true a story of Carlo Maria Michelangelo Nicola Broschi the greatest castrato of all time and all round nice guy  known simply as Farinelli.  All together now, "One God, One Farinelli!"All songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2020-11-2545 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastCrule BritanniaIll equipped and out of their depth The Bluffers decide to tackle the controversial topic of Rule Britannia  not being played at this years Proms....and then decide never to do anything like that again!  All songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs2020-11-2142 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastWhat a load of Bluffoni! ~The Francesca Cuzzoni storyThis week Cathy tells Eimear the story of Francesca Cuzzoni the 18th century Opera star who had problems with "fake news" way before Trump. Diclaimer - Sound quality on Eimear's audio is awful. She didn't turn on her microphone!!  School girl error! Hopefully doesn't diminish from the story. Enjoy! *Won't happen again. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7d2020-11-1546 minOpera Bluffs The PodcastOpera Bluffs The PodcastHandel'd Badly - The Susannah Cibber StoryThis week Cathy and Eimear are joined by Niamh. Eimear attempts to tell the story of the scandalous Susannah Cibber.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs...2020-11-091h 03FNI Wrap ChatFNI Wrap Chat#60 | Helen Behan | Actor (The Virtues)Episode 60 of WrapChat is with the really wonderful Helen Behan.  Helen sits down with Paul and discusses her amazing journey from being a well-loved nurse working in Drogheda to starring opposite Stephen Graham as his long lost Sister in Shane Meadows critically acclaimed gripping new Channel 4 TV show, The Virtues. Quite literally a walking example of never giving up on your dreams. How a chance encounter with Shane Meadows in a Bar in Bettystown, changed the course of her life forever, An Incredible story to be shared with others, so share with a friend.  (Episode one, two and three available of...2019-05-3054 minGet Lost In The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Get Lost In The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Best of Friends by Cathy KellyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319698to listen full audiobooks. Title: Best of Friends Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 43 minutes Release date: January 3, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: Four very different women are drawn together in the warm and engaging new novel by this bestselling author. Good times or bad, friends are always there… In the beautiful town of Dunmore, four women understand what friendship really means. Abby's TV career is taking off, but her marriage to Tom is rocky. Meanwhile, her teenage daughter Jess despairs of ever finding a...2013-01-033h 43Get Hooked On This Next-Level Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Get Hooked On This Next-Level Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Best of Friends by Cathy KellyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319698to listen full audiobooks. Title: Best of Friends Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 43 minutes Release date: January 3, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Four very different women are drawn together in the warm and engaging new novel by this bestselling author. 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Abby's TV career is taking off, but her marriage to Tom is rocky. Meanwhile, her teenage daughter Jess...2013-01-033h 43Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernBest of Friends by Cathy KellyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319698 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Best of Friends Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 43 minutes Release date: January 3, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Four very different women are drawn together in the warm and engaging new novel by this bestselling author. Good times or bad, friends are always there… In the beautiful town of Dunmore, four women understand what friendship really means. Abby's TV career is taking off, but her marriage to Tom is rocky. Meanwhile, her teenage daughter Jess despairs of ever fi...2013-01-0305 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalBest of Friends by Cathy KellyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319698 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Best of Friends Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 43 minutes Release date: January 3, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: Four very different women are drawn together in the warm and engaging new novel by this bestselling author. Good times or bad, friends are always there… In the beautiful town of Dunmore, four women understand what friendship really means. Abby's TV career is taking off, but her marriage to Tom is rocky. Meanwhile, her teenage daughter Jess despairs of ever fi...2013-01-0305 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalBest of Friends by Cathy KellyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319698to listen full audiobooks. Title: Best of Friends Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 43 minutes Release date: January 3, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: Four very different women are drawn together in the warm and engaging new novel by this bestselling author. Good times or bad, friends are always there… In the beautiful town of Dunmore, four women understand what friendship really means. Abby's TV career is taking off, but her marriage to Tom is rocky. Meanwhile, her teenage daughter Jess despairs of ever finding a...2013-01-033h 43Cathy Kelly BooksCathy Kelly BooksBest of Friends by Cathy Kelly, Read by Niamh CusackFour very different women are drawn together in the warm and engaging new novel by this bestselling author. Good times or bad, friends are always there… In the beautiful town of Dunmore, four women understand what friendship really means. Abby's TV career is taking off, but her marriage to Tom is rocky. Meanwhile, her teenage daughter Jess despairs of ever finding a boyfriend. Lizzie has time for everyone: her grown-up children, her friends, even her ex-husband Myles, but never for herself. And then there's Erin, married and back in Ireland after eight years in Chicago. But can she face up to...2013-01-0303 minExplore A Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Explore A Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Always and Forever by Cathy KellyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319744to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always and Forever Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 42 minutes Release date: November 14, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: The new warm and engaging novel from the bestselling author of Best of Friends. Read by Niamh Cusack. What makes you who you are? Your job? Your kids? Your place in the family? For Carrickwell residents, Mel, Frankie and Cleo, the answer was once clear and their roles were firmly defined. Mel had a career. Frankie was a busy mum with...2012-11-143h 42Feel Your Ears To A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook.Feel Your Ears To A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook.Always and Forever by Cathy KellyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319744to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always and Forever Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 42 minutes Release date: November 14, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: The new warm and engaging novel from the bestselling author of Best of Friends. Read by Niamh Cusack. What makes you who you are? Your job? Your kids? Your place in the family? For Carrickwell residents, Mel, Frankie and Cleo, the answer was once clear and their roles were firmly defined. Mel had a career. Frankie was a busy mum with...2012-11-143h 42Explore New Full Audiobooks in Literature, ClassicsExplore New Full Audiobooks in Literature, ClassicsAlways and Forever by Cathy KellyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319744to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always and Forever Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 42 minutes Release date: November 14, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: The new warm and engaging novel from the bestselling author of Best of Friends. Read by Niamh Cusack. What makes you who you are? Your job? Your kids? Your place in the family? For Carrickwell residents, Mel, Frankie and Cleo, the answer was once clear and their roles were firmly defined. Mel had a career. Frankie was a busy mum with...2012-11-143h 42Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernAlways and Forever by Cathy KellyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319744 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always and Forever Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 42 minutes Release date: November 14, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: The new warm and engaging novel from the bestselling author of Best of Friends. Read by Niamh Cusack. What makes you who you are? Your job? Your kids? Your place in the family? For Carrickwell residents, Mel, Frankie and Cleo, the answer was once clear and their roles were firmly defined. Mel had a career. Frankie was a busy mum...2012-11-1405 minLet the Stories Come Alive With Free AudiobookLet the Stories Come Alive With Free AudiobookAlways and Forever Audiobook by Cathy KellyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 319744 Title: Always and Forever Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Length: 03:42:00 Language: English Release date: 11-14-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Classics, Contemporary Summary: The new warm and engaging novel from the bestselling author of Best of Friends. Read by Niamh Cusack. What makes you who you are? Your job? Your kids? Your place in the family? For Carrickwell residents, Mel, Frankie and Cleo, the answer was once clear and their roles were firmly defined. Mel had a career. Frankie was a...2012-11-143h 42Cathy Kelly BooksCathy Kelly BooksAlways and Forever, By Cathy Kelly, Read by Niamh CusackThe new warm and engaging novel from the bestselling author of Best of Friends. Read by Niamh Cusack. What makes you who you are? Your job? Your kids? Your place in the family? For Carrickwell residents, Mel, Frankie and Cleo, the answer was once clear and their roles were firmly defined. Mel had a career. Frankie was a busy mum with a college-going son. And Cleo was ready to step into the family business once she’d finished her hotel management course. Until the landscape shifted. Now Mel’s job comes second to the guilt of being a working mum-of-two. Her...2012-11-1410 minEmbark On The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Riveting!Embark On The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Riveting!Past Secrets by Cathy KellyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319745to listen full audiobooks. Title: Past Secrets Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 40 minutes Release date: November 8, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: The warm and moving new novel from the No. 1 Bestselling author of Always and Forever. Keep a secret too long and it will creep out when you least expect it… Behind the shining windows and rose-bedecked gardens of Summer Street, there are lots of secrets. There’s the one that hard-working single mother, Faye, hides from her teenage daughter, Amber. And there’s the...2012-11-083h 40Let the Stories Come Alive With Free AudiobookLet the Stories Come Alive With Free AudiobookPast Secrets Audiobook by Cathy KellyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 319745 Title: Past Secrets Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Length: 03:40:00 Language: English Release date: 11-08-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary, Family Life Summary: The warm and moving new novel from the No. 1 Bestselling author of Always and Forever. Keep a secret too long and it will creep out when you least expect it Behind the shining windows and rose-bedecked gardens of Summer Street, there are lots of secrets. Theres the one that hard-working single mother, Faye, hides from her teenage daughter...2012-11-083h 40Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernPast Secrets by Cathy KellyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319745 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Past Secrets Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 40 minutes Release date: November 8, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: The warm and moving new novel from the No. 1 Bestselling author of Always and Forever. Keep a secret too long and it will creep out when you least expect it… Behind the shining windows and rose-bedecked gardens of Summer Street, there are lots of secrets. There’s the one that hard-working single mother, Faye, hides from her teenage daughter, Amber. And ther...2012-11-0805 minEnjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaEnjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaPast Secrets by Cathy KellyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319745 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Past Secrets Author: Cathy Kelly Narrator: Niamh Cusack Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 40 minutes Release date: November 8, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: The warm and moving new novel from the No. 1 Bestselling author of Always and Forever. Keep a secret too long and it will creep out when you least expect it… Behind the shining windows and rose-bedecked gardens of Summer Street, there are lots of secrets. There’s the one that hard-working single mother, Faye, hides from her teenage daughter, Amber. And ther...2012-11-0805 minCathy Kelly BooksCathy Kelly BooksLessons in Heartbreak by Cathy Kelly read by Niamh CusackIzzie Silver left the small Irish town of Tamarin behind her for life in New York. She's big, beautiful, and dreams of her own model agency for plus-sized women (what her grandmother would call healthy.) Life is good – but she's just broken one of her cardinal rules and fallen for a married man. On the other side of the ocean, Izzie's aunt Anneliese discovers the pain of infidelity for herself. Her husband Edward has been having an affair with her best friend, Nell. Devastated and angry, Anneliese is facing the realisation that she is now alone. When Lily, the matriarch of...2008-06-1611 min