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Flop CultureHeidi Montag's 'Superficial' (with Louise Bruton)Writer and DJ Louise Bruton joins Fionnuala to discuss the resurgence of Heidi Montag's flop debut album Superficial.Plus, Fionnuala speaks to Boyzone about their new tell-all documentary Boyzone: No Matter What.Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureSubscribe to Louise on Substack!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-301h 09
BandwagonsCeline DionBríd and Fionnuala talk Celine Dion, off the back of her new documentary I Am Celine Dion. Plus, Fionnuala recaps The Eras Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-0349 minBandwagonsP!nkBríd and Fionnuala discuss the legacy of P!nk. Plus, dispatches from Forbidden Fruit and more.Read the article Fionnuala mentioned here!Listen to Pop Pantheon here!Get more episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0543 minBandwagonsDolly Parton [Patreon Preview]Fionnuala and Bríd discuss Dolly Parton, what it takes to be a "good" celebrity and its round two of Fionnuala vs. Kacey Musgraves.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1506 minBandwagonsMoving To Australia (with Cormac O'Connor)Bríd makes Fionnuala travel all the way to Australia to find out why Irish people are obsessed with moving there. Plus, Fionnuala chats to her friend Cormac about making the move and Ozzie life.Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/Bandwagons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0349 minBandwagonsBuying A House (Part 2)On this week's episode, Fionnuala brings Bríd through the process of buying a house. Plus, the wagons share horror house hunting stories and tales of bad neighbours from listeners.Follow Bandwagons on Instagram and TikTok!LINKSThe Tony Cantwell sketchFionnuala's broker Finance Solutions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-181h 17Flop CultureThe Monkees' 'Head' (with Zara Hedderman)Long before One Direction said "this is us!", before Justin was never saying never, The Monkees went on their own movie musical adventure. Music journalist Zara Hedderman joins Fionnuala to discuss the band's 1968 film Head.Plus, Fionnuala's thoughts on Love Is Blind season three so far, Midnights, The Loneliest Time, Banshees Of Inisheerin and the House Of The Dragon season finale.TIMESTAMPSLove Is Blind, Banshees Of Inisheerin, Midnights, The Loneliest Time, House Of The Dragon: 0:51Zara Hedderman on Head: 33:06Top Of The Flops: 1:15:16...
2022-10-271h 19Flop CultureTaylor Swift's 'Lover' (with Jay's Takes)Hey kids - flopping is fun! On Flop Culture this week, Jonathan Kelly AKA Jay's Takes joins Fionnuala to interrogate Taylor Swift's seventh studio album 'Lover'.Plus, Fionnuala discusses the salad that potentially split up Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis, as well as her thoughts on Smile and new albums from The 1975 and Tove Lo.TIMESTAMPSOlivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis nanny allegations, The 1975, Tove Lo and Smile: 0:51Taylor Swift's 'Lover' with Jay's Takes: 13:33Top Of The Flops: 1:14:49Follow Jonathan on Instagram...
2022-10-201h 20Flop CultureOn Her Majesty's Secret Service (with Peter McGann)In an effort to get ahead of the rumour that he is responsible for the Queen's death, writer and comedian Peter McGann joins Fionnuala to discuss his favourite flop, the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service - plus, the rumoured Bond casting that would make him walk away from the franchise.Fionnuala also offers some example baby names for Molly Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, while trying to get to the bottom of the Try Guys' recent cheating scandal (and who the f*ck the Try Guys are).Follow Peter on...
2022-09-2951 minFlop CultureKelis (with Pop Pantheon’s DJ Louie XIV)On the opening episode of Flop Culture, host Fionnuala Jay is joined by writer, DJ and host of the Pop Pantheon podcast DJ Louie XIV to discuss Kelis, and ask why she struggled to scale the heights seen by her pop peers.Plus, Fionnuala looks ahead to Taylor Swift's next record Midnights, reviews Meghan Markle's imminent comeback and mourns an iconic celebrity relationship.TIMESTAMPSNews: 2:37Kelis and DJ Louie Interview: 16:09Top Of The Flops: 1:26:07LINKSMeghan Markle's The Cut profile...
2022-09-011h 31
BandwagonsScience Week 2021TW: Pregnancy, childbirth
On this week’s episode, Bríd and Fionnuala discuss what it means to create our future as part of Science Week 2021. Plus, Dr. Jennifer Donnelly explains how gender bias continues to affect research into women’s health, while Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe answers your questions.
2021-11-0941 minBandwagonsKanye West (Part 1)On this week’s episode, Bríd and Fionnuala react to the news of Kimye’s imminent divorce, how the story got overshadowed by a false TikTok and Kanye’s journey from background producer to global superstar to the much maligned public figure he is today (including his trip to Cork as told by Stevie G!) Mini BandwagonsNikkietutorials: Layers Of MeIreland’s Fittest Family Sex And The City reboot - And Just Like That ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-121h 39BandwagonsAll Aboard the Bandwagons of 2020What a year, eh? Bríd and Fionnuala put a magnify glass to 2020, review their predictions (some eerily spot on!), and cast their eye to the year ahead. What will we be talking about in 2021? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-2950 minBandwagonsChristmas Disaster StoriesBríd and Fionnuala asked listeners to regale them with tales of their Christmas disasters - from frightful family gatherings to gifts gone wrong - and boy did they deliver! This episode comes with Christmas cheer guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-2252 minBandwagonsElf...Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on a festive favourite, Elf (2003) - from the reboot you might not have heard about, to the long running feuds among cast members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1552 minBandwagonsChristmas MusicSimply! Having!!! ‘Tis the season to talk Christmas tunes - Bríd and Fionnuala look at how the race for Christmas number one has changed over the years, the songs we associate with Christmas despite not mentioning them at all - plus a very festive game involving Michael Bublé ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0859 minBandwagonsPrincess DianaOn Bandwagons this week, Bríd and Fionnuala talk about the People’s Princess, Diana Spencer - from the messy marriage, the conspiracies surrounding her death and how she became the ultimate influencer.Plus, find out all about our next LIVE SHOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-011h 15BandwagonsMental Health (with Keith Walsh)Bríd and Fionnuala speak to broadcaster Keith Walsh on how he became an unofficial spokesperson for men’s mental health - plus, the moment he knew he needed therapy and how it inspired his new show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2457 minBandwagonsAriana GrandeBríd and Fionnuala review Ariana Grande’s illustrious career - from her humble beginnings on ‘Victorious’ to conquering the charts album after album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-171h 10BandwagonsScience Week 2020 (with Prof. Linda Doyle)This week's episode is brought to you by Science Week 2020. Bríd and Fionnuala speak to Linda Doyle, Professor of Engineering and the Arts at Trinity College. Find out how technology could soon make our Zoom meetings even more true to life, plus when will drones start delivering our takeaways? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1048 minBandwagonsSpooky Stories (Part 2)A highly requested sequel (unlike Lockdown 2), Bríd and Fionnuala hear more from listeners and their spooky supernatural tales. Mini BandwagonsCuckooPaper TuesdaysHis HouseMG MeltsThe Laughing NellieBe Grand Designs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-031h 09BandwagonsSpooky StoriesBríd and Fionnuala hear from the listeners as they regale their scariest experiences, from sound disembodied heads to celebrity ghosts in Fermanagh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2759 minBandwagonsThe ConjuringThis week, Bríd and Fionnuala watch The Conjuring - looking at the real life events that inspired the movie.Mini Bandwagons• Child’s Play• Dexter• Beauty advent calendars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2056 minBandwagonsThe PurgeThis week, Fionnuala and Bríd reflect on the first instalment of a franchise they are respectively obsessed with - The Purge. As it turns out though, Fionnuala doesn’t understand the plot at all, and Bríd isn’t a big fan of crime. Who’d have thunk?! Mini Bandwagons• Academy 92• Married At First Sight UK• Cotton Candy Grapes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1357 minBandwagonsPokémon (with EXP Share: A Pokémon Podcast)On this special crossover episode, Fionnuala is joined by Tanner Greenring and Josh Fjelstad - hosts of EXP Share: A Pokémon Podcast - to discuss the world of pocket monsters, both sexy and ugly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-091h 00BandwagonsHalloweentownSpooky season has officially begun! Bríd and Fionnuala review the 1998 Disney classic ‘Halloweentown’. Mini BandwagonsDesThe Haunting Of Bly ManorThe Bald and the Beautiful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0656 minBandwagonsThe Den (with Ian Dempsey & Francie Boylan)To celebrate the show of all of our childhoods returning to the small screen, Bríd and Fionnuala take a trip down memory lane to discuss all things The Den. They speak to past hosts Ian Dempsey and Francie Boylan to find out what it was like to be at the helm of a cultural juggernaut - plus, what REALLY happened on the day of What's Snots? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0252 minBandwagonsRadio (with Emma Nolan)Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by disc jockey extraordinaire Emma Nolan to discuss the magic of radio, as well as some of the craziest on-air promotions that have happened to date.-MINI BANDWAGONS@shhhillustrationsThe Great British Bake OffFionnuala Moran's Evoke.ie piece on outdoor dining in Dublin https://bit.ly/347ZPtt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-2957 minBandwagonsParis HiltonWith the release of her new documentary ‘This Is Paris’, Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on Paris Hilton’s illustrious life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-221h 16BandwagonsKeeping up with the Kardashians (with Orla McConnon)As one of the longest-running reality shows comes to an end (or is it?), Bríd and Fionnuala talk to KUWTK super fan Orla McConnon - aka The Orlacle - about how the Kardashian’s TV show changed pop culture forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1554 minBandwagonsCultsBríd and Fionnuala discuss society’s fascination with cults, from Scientology to the Manson Family. Plus, the wagons hear from their old friend Heather Rainey as she brings them inside Gloriavale - a small and isolated Christian group on the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-081h 17BandwagonsCardi BAs she gears up to release her second album, Bríd and Fionnuala discuss Cardi B’s meteoric rise to fame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-011h 04BandwagonsOnly Fans (with SiviltheDivil)Bríd and Fionnuala turn their attention to the growing phenomenon that is OnlyFans - a content subscription service that's become widely popular among adult entertainers, sex workers and those looking to make money from their nudes. They speak to Sive - @SivilTheDivil - about her experience on the platform, and ask why celebrities like Cardi B are turning to OnlyFans in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2556 minBandwagonsRandonautingBríd and Fionnuala? Jumping on a TikTok trend? It’s more likely than you think. The wagons, Shane and Bríd’s ever patient housemate Amy go randonauting to see if they can bring their manifestations to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1852 minBandwagonsStaycationsAs we’re all being encouraged to stay at home this year, Bríd and Fionnuala discuss their favourite staycation spots, stories from laethanta saoire past, influencers jetting off to Ibiza, plus much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1158 minBandwagonsTayto ParkWith staycations on the rise, Bríd and Fionnuala head to one of Ireland’s main attractions, Tayto Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-0451 minBandwagonsTaylor SwiftHer reputation precedes her! Bríd and Fionnuala cross-examine one of the most influential artists of our time, Taylor Swift, and look at her tumultuous journey from top to bottom and back again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-281h 40BandwagonsRenting (Part 2)Bríd and Fionnuala are bringing you more gruesome tales from Ireland's rental market, featuring mice, murder and ... Mr Bean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-211h 06BandwagonsRenting (Part 1)Bríd and Fionnuala review their experiences with the Dublin rental market before hearing listeners’ tales of nightmare housemates and landlords galore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-141h 05BandwagonsHamiltonAs Hamilton hits Disney+, Bríd and Fionnuala review how Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical phenomenon set Broadway alight; through praise and criticisms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0759 minBandwagonsBig Brother (Live at the Sugar Club)You are live on Bandwagons, please do not swear - Bríd and Fionnuala take a trip down memory lane and revisit Big Brother from their Sugar Club show back in March. From controversies, to cute couples, expect laughs and slideshow errors galore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-3055 minBandwagonsPride (with Sissy that Pod)This Pride month, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Cian Sullivan and James O’Hagan of Sissy That Pod to discuss parades, protests and eh, dark rooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-231h 02BandwagonsFood Sustainability (with World Vision Ireland)On this week’s episode, Bríd and Fionnuala revisit the area of sustainability, and learn about how reducing our food waste could end world hunger - yep, really.Zero-waste chef and Culinary Director of FoodSpace Conor Spacey introduces the wagons to, eh, Wexford kimchi and tells them how to make booze out of pineapple scraps.Plus, Programmes Director for World Vision Ireland Maurice Sadlier explains how we can end global food poverty by making some small changes in our every day lives.This episode is brought to you by World Vision Ireland.
2020-06-161h 13BandwagonsLady GagaPaws up little monsters! Following the release of her highly anticipated album Chromatica, Bríd and Fionnuala examine the legacy of Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0252 minBandwagonsSchitt's CreekAs Dan Levy’s hit show comes to an end, Bríd and Fionnuala examine the appeal of Schitt’s Creek and the Rose family. Expect spoilers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2653 minBandwagonsAmerica’s Next Top ModelBríd and Fionnuala consider the new conversations surrounding America’s Next Top Model, more than a decade after the show first aired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-191h 14BandwagonsChrissy TeigenAs Chrissy Teigen takes a Twitter break, Bríd and Fionnuala examine her lengthy career and discuss how she continues to divide - and conquer - social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-121h 11BandwagonsNormal PeopleBríd and Fionnuala discuss the runaway success of Sally Rooney's 'Normal People' - from the award winning book to the highly-acclaimed TV adaptation. What is it about the story of Marianne and Connell that has people so enthralled? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-051h 06BandwagonsDua LipaThis week, Bríd and Fionnuala did a full 180 and discussed pop sensation Dua Lipa, the enduring appeal of her breakout hit New Rules and the difficulties of releasing an album during a pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-301h 00BandwagonsToo Hot To HandleBríd and Fionnuala unpack Netflix’s latest reality TV offering, Too Hot To Handle. Is it really the second coming of Love Island? Would you give up €3k for the shift? And what exactly is ‘flaaing’? These questions and more, answered. Hopefully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2155 minBandwagonsDrinking (Part 2)They asked, you delivered - Bríd and Fionnuala asked for your most outrageous drunken tales and got so many they had to make a part 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1758 minBandwagonsDrinkingTo quote Damo and Ivor, “everybody’s drinkin’”, thanks to a certain pesky pandemic. Brid and Fionnuala examine their own relationship with alcohol over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-141h 14BandwagonsTikTok (Take 2)Having now fully immersed themselves into the world of TikTok, Bríd and Fionnuala take another look at the app that’a getting many through quarantine - from the dances to the memes - while also examining the controversies surrounding some of its biggest stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-071h 00BandwagonsTiger KingBríd and Fionnuala take on the latest Netflix documentary setting social media alight - Tiger King, which follows the story of one of America’s most notorious tiger breeders, Joe Exotic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-311h 00BandwagonsListener Q&AIn an effort to keep Bandwagons a Covid-19-free zone (minus the episode a few weeks ago lol soz), Bríd and Fionnuala answers you’re questions from an appropriate distance. They’ve got pop culture recommendations, driving test stories and phobias. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2457 minBandwagonsBeing IrishBríd and Fionnuala talk from an acceptable social distance about what it means to them to be Irish, as well as the things that make the country what it is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-171h 07BandwagonsCoronavirus (with Dr. Aisling O'Reilly)After Fionnuala’s failed attempt to infiltrate the Department of Health, Dr. Aisling O’Reilly sits down with the wagons to discuss COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1059 minBandwagonsLove Is BlindBríd and Fionnuala take on Netflix’s latest phenomenon ‘Love Is Blind’, the reality show in which people talk through walls and then get married, essentially. The wagons have all the secrets from behind-the-scenes and speculate on how the show can grow from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-031h 01
BandwagonsWorkingTruly, capitalism is the biggest bandwagon of them all. Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on their best and worst moments working for The Man™️ - and hear about their listeners’ most ridiculous encounters on the job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-251h 03BandwagonsRetro GamesFionnuala has been asking to do an episode strictly on Nintendogs since starting the podcast with Bríd last year. Well, her wish finally came true, for better or for worse. The wagons talk about being sadistic theme park entrepreneurs and, eh, fancying Spyro The Dragon. They can only apologise for this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-181h 03BandwagonsOnline DatingAre you a swipe-a-holic or Plenty Of Fish-phobic? Bríd and Fionnuala recount their tales of online dating and share anonymous stories from listeners about their worst romantic encounters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-111h 07BandwagonsGeneral Election 2020 (with Ellen Coyne)Ahead of #GE2020, political correspondent Ellen Coyne joins Bríd and Fionnuala to unpack the campaign so far - scrutinising the parties’ manifestos and analysing Sinn Féin’s surge in the polls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-0452 minBandwagonsComedy (with Tony Cantwell)Ahead of his new tour, Tony Cantwell gives Bríd and Fionnuala the low down on leaving sales to pursue stand up comedy, and how really feels about that viral video, many millions of views later. (Soft drinks not included). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2853 minBandwagonsFirst DatesThings go slightly awry for our wanderlust wagons as they attempt to discuss the reality TV favourite, First Dates - without a certain special guest. Nevertheless, Bríd and Fionnuala share their experiences of being on the show, while sounding off on general dating etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2149 minBandwagonsAwards SeasonWith the 2020 Oscars noms proving controversial, Bríd and Fionnuala turn their attention to awards season - from the most meme-able moments to the issues that continue to plague them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-151h 05BandwagonsVeganuary (with Fionnuala Moran)New year, new wagons? With the help of journalist, broadcaster and activist Fionnuala Moran, Bríd and Fionnuala look at Veganuary and ask why the movement continues to grow in popularity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-071h 01
BandwagonsOne Direction - Live at the Dublin Podcast Festival 2019Just when you thought Bandwagons couldn’t get any more nostalgic, Bríd and Fionnuala remember the boyband that defined a decade - One Direction. From their X-Factor days to Zexit, the girls try to get to grips, answering why they lit up people’s world like nobody else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-311h 09
BandwagonsAll Aboard the Bandwagons of 2019After a year of realising stuff, Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on the bandwagons of defined 2019. Plus, find out who correctly predicted the topics that would dominate the year, as well as hearing their predictions for 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2457 min
BandwagonsTwilight - Live at the Dublin Podcast Festival 2019Live from Dublin Podcast Festival, the wagons revisit a beloved cultural phenomenon from their teens - The Twilight Saga! Bríd, Fionnuala and 60ish listeners dissect the series from book to screen, discussing dodgy wigs, dodgier CGIs while deciding who the real hero of the tale was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-171h 15BandwagonsDermot KennedyThis week, Bríd and Fionnuala look at one of the year’s breakthrough artists - Dermot Kennedy - and chart his path to the top. Also, THEY GOT A SOUNDBOARD. You’ve been warned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-101h 02BandwagonsConspiracy Theories (with Gordon Rochford)Bríd and Fionnuala invite Gordon Rochford from Those Conspiracy Guys into Collaborative Studios to discuss the world’s biggest conspiracy theories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-031h 36
BandwagonsThe Late Late Toy ShowAhead of the 2019 instalment, Bríd and Fionnuala recount their favourite memories from Ireland’s greatest television export - The Late Late Toy Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-2656 min
BandwagonsI'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!Welcome to the jungle - is it all fun and games? Fionnuala and Bríd examine the enduring appeal of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!, sharing some trivia from the beloved reality show, plus their favourite moments from the series throughout the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1959 minBandwagonsRuPaul's Drag Race (with Alaska)Start your engines, and may the best podcast, win! Bríd and Fionnuala discuss RuPaul’s Drag Race - the show that broke boundaries in bringing drag culture the fore. The two discuss their favourite moments from the series so far as well as looking at the many moments of controversy from the show that has defined a generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-121h 12
BandwagonsFriends (With Emma Doran & Julie Jay)So no one told you life was gonna be this way?! For their first Throwback bandwagon, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by comedians and Up To 90 hosts Emma Doran and Julie Jay to discuss the television phenomenon that is Friends. What is the show's enduring appeal? And what deviancy did Julie Jay partake in on a famine ship? It's sex education, but not as you know it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-051h 06BandwagonsTarot (with Tosh Hand)In the spirit of spooky season, Bríd and Fionnuala look to the supernatural as special guest Tosh Hand reads their cards. Plus, be prepared for 10 minutes of discussion on Keith Barry, for some reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-2949 minBandwagonsThe X FactorIt's time ... to face ... the podcast! As a new era of The X-Factor beckons - this time with celebrities in tow - Bríd and Fionnuala look at how the previous mainstay of weekend television fell from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-221h 05
BandwagonsRooney Vs. VardyYou asked, the wagons listened! Bríd and Fionnuala weigh in on #WagathaChristie, AKA the brewing feud between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy that threatened to break the internet harder than a Kardashian arse. But are there truly any winners in this War Of The Wags? Plus, Bríd asks Fionnuala where she stands on celebrity feuds of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-151h 02BandwagonsVSCO / TikTokNever has a topic made two twenty-somethings feel old. Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the online worlds of VSCO and TikTok to try and figure out what the hell the kids are talking about. What makes a VSCO girl? And how are people making a mint off of TikTok? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0159 min
BandwagonsOMGWACA (with Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen)Upon the release of the third book in the franchise, Bríd and Fionnuala, joined by authors Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, break down the literary phenomenon Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling - or OMGWACA as its affectionately known among fans. Plus, the wagons play a game of 'Notions Or Nice?' to decide where Aisling would land on certain millennial favourites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-2454 minBandwagonsDJing (with Marty Guilfoyle)Unce unce unce! On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Irish DJ and producer Marty Guilfoyle to discuss why he swapped prawn crackers for sick beats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-171h 01BandwagonsASMRShhhhhhhhhhhhhh! This week, Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the world of ASMR, as suggested by listener Sinead (hi Sinead!) Are either of them prone to fuzzy heads while listening to people whisper? And what other bizarre YouTube sub-genres do the wagons find comfort in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1048 minBandwagonsLizzoI JUST TOOK A DNA TEST, TURNS OUT I'M 100% A WAGON. This week, Bríd and Fionnuala are here to celebrate former mini-bandwagon Lizzo's meteoric rise to the top. Why did it take her so long to crack the mainstream market when fans like friend-of-the-pod Victoria Secret have been singing her praises for years? Can she maintain the momentum that continues to build around her? And which noughties popstar did Bríd mistake for a Slane headliner? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0357 min
BandwagonsThe Great British Bake OffAs the wagons go weekly, Bríd and Fionnuala usher in the tenth series of beloved reality show, The Great British Bake Off (#GBBO, for those who speak solely in hashtags). In an era when it could be argued that TV is more toxic than ever, what makes an amateur baking content so attractive to viewers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-271h 00BandwagonsStarting a Podcast (with Sophie White)This week, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by author and fellow podcaster Sophie White to discuss why people are mad to start a podcast nowadays. Plus, what makes a good podcast? Have we reached peak podcast? And why are the Irish still reluctant to support some of their own? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-131h 09BandwagonsDisney RemakesAs The Lion King roars back into cinemas with a live action remake (featuring BEYONCÉ!!!), Bríd and Fionnuala discuss whether recreating the stories of our childhood is ever a good idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-3054 minBandwagonsDietsAfter a visit to a kinesiologist, Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the murky misinformation surrounding diets and the culture that follows them. Are we finally free of the clutches, or welcoming new beasts into our home via social media? Has Bríd found the cure she's been looking for her whole life? And why is Fionnuala so obsessed with butter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1658 minBandwagonsFestivalsThis week, Bríd and Fionnuala delve into Irish people's love affair with festivals. Had Coachella given us festival fashion fatigue? Is it ok to go to a festival for the sole purpose of getting mouldy drunk? And how did Bríd end up on stage at Electric Picnic that one time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-0254 minBandwagonsLove Island"I've got a textttttttttttt!" And you've got a new episode of Bandwagons! This week, Bríd and Fionnuala attempt to unpack the pop culture phenomenon that is Love Island - a reality show in which hot, young single people attempt to find love. But as the show continues to come under scrutiny following the deaths of two former contestants, is that really all there is to it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-041h 01BandwagonsMusical ComebacksEvery boy and every girl, spice up your life! Ahead of Spice Girls' Croke Park concerts, Bríd and Fionnuala chat all about artists on the comeback trail, past and present. Are they total cash grabs or true pursuits of passion? Why do we get so buzzed about acts capitalising on our nostalgia? And what do the wagons know about Natasha Hamilton's bare behind?! To quote The Jonas Brothers: "This is an SOS/Don't wanna second guess/This is the bottom line ..." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-2154 minBandwagonsSustainabilityWith the world on the brink of climate catastrophe (no, really), Bríd and Fionnuala look at how sustainability has become a talking point on and off the 'gram. They discuss the changes they've made, the debate that rages within the community when it comes to personal efforts and those really, really, really shite ads from the National Dairy Council. Contains strong language from the offset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-0750 minBandwagonsGame of Thrones (with Pamela Joyce)The night is dark and full of spoilers ... As one of the biggest TV shows of the last ten years, Game of Thrones comes to a bloody conclusion in 2019. Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by radio presenter and GoT super fan Pamela Joyce to unpack the show’s seemingly universal appeal and whether it’s too late to join the bandwagon to Westeros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-2345 minBandwagonsBecoming a MUA (with JMac)Bríd and Fionnuala welcome makeup artist and drag performer James MacInerney (JMac) aboard the wagon to ask why he left his degree behind to study his first love - makeup. JMac also gives insight into working with Irish comedy legends Amy Huberman and Aisling Bea, as well as indulging the wagons with hypothetical makeovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0958 minBandwagonsCountry MusicGiddy up wagons! As country music finds itself back in the mainstream musical fold, Bríd and Fionnuala talk their loves and loathes, The Great Garth Brooks Bust-Up of 2014 and how Ryan Tubridy potentially hijacked the genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1249 minBandwagonsDrag Culture (with Victoria Secret)The time has come for you to get on the drag bandwagon! This week, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by touring drag queen and events promoter Victoria Secret to discuss everything from life as a drag artist to the wider influence of drag on pop culture. As that old RuPaul quip goes, “we’re all born naked and the rest is drag!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2640 minBandwagonsTrue Crime*CW: Episode contains discussion of assault and violence.* Whodunit? Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the world of true crime and examine just how people came to be so morbidly fascinated with all things murder and mystery. But when does it stop being entertainment and start being morally ambiguous? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-1144 minBandwagonsSuper BowlTen hut! Bríd and Fionnuala are taking the knee this week as they look ahead to the Super Bowl. What's caused the love-in for the sport to go international? How will this year's event go down given all the recent controversy? Who holds rank as the greatest halftime performer? And have YOU ever been locked in a Captain America's surrounded by chicken wings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-2925 minBandwagonsHoroscopesThis week, the Wagons look to the stars to see why horoscopes and astrology are more popular than ever among #millennials. Plus, Bríd attempts to combat Fionnuala’s cynicism by showing her her moons, (no, not like that.) As the old saying goes two Leos don't make a right... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-1432 minBandwagonsNew Years ResolutionsIs it time to make a change? On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala get to grips with the most bandwagon-y month of all - January. Who will be resolute in staying dry? Is this the year you'll meet #TheOne? Or is there really such a thing as, "new year, new me"? Rest assured, the Wagons will get to the bottom of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-0116 minBandwagonsAll Aboard the Bandwagons of 2018O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant - we’ve made it through 2018. Bríd and Fionnuala look back on the year that was, and the things that people couldn’t stop obsessing over before crowning their Bandwagons of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1833 min