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Red RawThe Art of Not Giving a F***This week Rob and Laura discuss the tricky balance of not caring but also caring alot. Laura thinks she is Robs Mam, Rob nearly falls off a stool laughing and its all the chaotic joy of another week at Red Raw Towers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-0255 minRed RawAhhhh Japan!On the advice of a listener Rob and Laura discuss Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending and repairing. Its a great chat with the usual series of wild twists and turns and trips in their dinghys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2653 minRed RawPressure is for TyresRob and Laura discuss pressure. Is it good for you? Is it bad for you? Is there a way to reframe it and let it fuel you? But before all that Laura is on the warpath! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1957 minRed RawProblem SolvedRob and Laura are back in advice mode this week. Putting out all of the listeners fires. Did they help? They are not certain but they gave it a shot at least! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1250 minRed RawFight NightRob and Laura have had a fight and now its time to resolve it. Men and women are fierce different. There is nearly tears, there is loads of growth and loads of craic. Fracture and repair! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0551 minRed RawRebellionRob and Laura discuss the importance of rebelling in a world that increasingly favours the vanilla and the bland.Also Rob is shocked to discover that Laura is a thief! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2853 minRed RawPartners at WarRob and Laura discuss how easy it can be to be locked in a secret war of oneupmanship with your partner. It can start with something as simple as a baby wipe and the suddenly you are locked in a futile war with no winners. This chat is about remembering to love your partner even when they forget to make the school lunches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2153 minRed RawSidelineRob and Laura discuss the antics they have witnessed on the sideline, the need for adults to keep themselves in check and the trust we place in the adults who teach our children. Its a cracker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-141h 03Red RawThe AftermathRob and Laura haven't seen each other since their big huge Cork Opera House gig and they are bursting to discuss and debrief. Join them as they reflect on a great night and share behind the scenes feelings and emotions as well as all all their usual craic and chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-071h 09Red RawAgony Auntie and UncleRob and Laura are so excited about their big live gig that they decide to delve into some listeners problems to distract themselves. Theres plenty of advice but is anything solved? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-3158 min
Red RawWe'd Make You SickRob is sick and Laura is having none of it. Rob and Laura discuss the sickest they ever were, their skills as nurses to their other halves and we learn what happens when an Olympian gets a dodgy tummy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2449 minRed RawDerval O' RourkeThis week Rob and Laura chat to friend of the pod Derval O' Rourke.The former World Champion hurdler, three-time Olympian, and bestselling author opens up on all aspects of her life and career. A great chat with a great Irish legend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-171h 06Red RawThe Words that Shape UsAre there words you have heard from others that have shaped you? Rob and Laura discuss things that have been said about them in the past and Laura is confronted with the fact that her brain seems to only store the negative comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1054 min
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineRed Raw's Laura & Rob Hit The Opinion LineLaura O'Mahony & Rob Heffernan hit the Opinion Line studios to chat with PJ. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0614 minRed RawWhen the Going Gets ToughIts Robs birthday and we are all invited to the party. But its not all birthday bumps, Rob and Laura have a big chat about mental toughness, is it the answer or is there something to be said for a softer approach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-031h 11Red RawRob hates SnoringRob tells of his outrage at fellas snoring and more generally Rob and Laura discuss the poltics around shared spaces. Our pair also confess to a small fight and then Rob nearly gets a little bit sick. It is Red Raw at its chaotic and joyous best Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2441 minRed RawAllowing for GreatnessRob and Laura discuss the need to aspire to greatness and the rising epidemic of excuses and blame that they wish to keep away from their kids. There is also a scathing review of Bridget Jones and an exposé of Robs chilly hands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1748 minRed RawMy Funny ValentineAfter the class of Granny Cora its back to shifting in bushes for Laura and Rob. Love is in the air but they are also both raging! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1056 minRed RawCora Daly (Laura's Mam!)This week Rob and Laura are joined by the legend Cora Daly. Raised in the wilds of West Clare we chat all about her life as a teacher, a Mammy and a Granny. She even picks her very own Gom of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-031h 17Red RawMore GOMS!As requested Rob and Laura deliver one more episode about their favourite subject...GOMS! We know them, we live with them, we are them...ENJOY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2757 minRed RawGoms!You asked and we delivered. Enjoy a very January episode where Rob and Laura discuss what makes a Gom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2054 minRed RawTeam TalkRob and Laura chat teams. Does teamwork really make the dreamwork or is there something to be said for a chubby little dote who wants to be a star? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1349 minRed RawVitamins, Betrayal and Burner PhonesIts the first episode of 2025 and Rob and Laura have alot of catching up to do. Rob reveals the truth behind vitamins and Laura reveals the truth behind the mystery scales in her husbands office. HAPPY NEW YEAR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0638 minRed RawRED RAW LIVE PART TWORob and Laura are joined by their very special guests Andrew Bree, Jake Carter, Mickey Joe Harte and Marty Morrissey! AND Rob sings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-301h 16Red RawRED RAW LIVEOn a magic night in September at the Everyman Theatre in Cork Rob and Laura met their listeners for the first time. Relive the joy of this magic night. Part 2 out Mon Dec 30th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2353 minRed RawSonia O' SullivanRob and Laura chat to Sonia O' Sullivan as you have never heard her before. How did she breastfeed and race? What shifting was going on in Cobh? Was it true that she travelled with an entourage?! Enjoy this chat with a living legend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-191h 17Red Raw'I eats the girls lunches' A Christmassy SpecialIts Christmas and Rob and Laura discuss who they would play in the Nativity, what their Christmas looks like, Robs need for balance and Laura starts quoting Batman?! Happy Christmas from Rob and Laura and thanks so much for listening. Don't forget Red Raw Live on March 29th at the Cork Opera House as part of the Cork Podcast festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1641 minRed RawThe Wiffen TwinsRob and Laura were thrilled to sit down and chat with Daniel and Nathan Wiffen, two giants in the swimming world, Daniel bringing home Olympic gold just this summer. Look out also for a cameo for another Olympic legend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0944 minRed RawUp to 90Rob and Laura discuss the fact that we are creating frantic kids. Rob tells Laura that she is over protective of her kids and Laura tells Rob why!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0255 minRed RawKeith DuffyIn this BUMPER episode Rob and Laura sit down and chat with Keith Duffy. They discuss everything from dodgy knees, the loss of loved ones, Boyzone and now of course Boyzlife. And Laura the big fangirl of course whips out her dolls!! Boyzlife come to Cork January 2025!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-251h 31Red RawGive me One Moment in TimeRob and Laura choose one moment in life that they would relive as well as discussing Olympic Balls, finding joy, ASMR and punching people who say Rob is punching! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1847 minRed RawWho are your people?In this episode Rob and Laura chat about what draws them to a person and as ever the importance of the circle you place around yourself. They also discuss a VERY exciting guest coming to the pod on November 25th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1146 minRed RawIts Alfie TimeThis week Rob and Laura had no choice but to have Alfie O' Mahony on the show because it was his birthday and he insisted. Its also another milestone for the pod as Rob and Laura celebrate one whole year of Red Raw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0450 minRed RawHouse of HorrorsIn what was meant to be a Halloween special Rob and Laura discuss the horrors of their own minds and what it can feel like to be 'in the horrors' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2852 minRed RawFree AdviceRob and Laura roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to solving their listeners problems. Spoiler alert....very little gets solved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2428 minRed RawGreen Flags, Idols and the Windy City!Rob and Laura discuss Robs trip to Chicago, his big green flag and also the childhood idols that shaped them. They reflect on the feelings surrounding the loss of an idol and decide that fame is sadly not the dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2146 minRed RawCouples Therapy and Captain UnderpantsRob and Laura discuss the importance of finding time for your partner and allowing them to change even if that change is just changing their underpants of choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1452 minRed RawRob and Laura's BIG QUIZRob and Laura catch up on the week that was and then they partake in a very rigged, very unfair quiz in which poor Robs dodgy tummy starts acting up. It is pure joy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-0752 minRed RawBroaden those HorizonsRob and Laura discuss broadening our horizons, travel and being brave. As always they go off in several dinghies but would you expect anything less from them?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-3047 minRed RawPost Match AnalysisRob and Laura reflect on their first live show, the extraordinary high and the post show low. It is one last look back before they start looking forward and planning the Red Raw takeover! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-231h 05Red RawPerformance AnxietyRob and Laura are jittery ahead of their first live show. They chat nerves, attitude and Joe Rogan even makes a cameo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1644 minRed RawUncle Rob and Auntie LauraThis week Rob and Laura get stuck into some problems from the listeners as well as their own and Laura makes a discovery about Hulk Hogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0956 minRed RawChangeThis week Rob and Laura are properly reunited and they discuss the concept of change as well as the greatest marital advice of all time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-021h 01Red RawSeptember is the New JanuaryWe are BACK! In this episode we get honest. Rob discusses his own body image which as a former Olympian may come as a shock to some people but is so worth talking about as it helps us all. Laura rages about her parents getting older and there is a hint of January vibes in the air! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2642 minRed RawBest of Red Raw Season One Part 2Another compilation of best bits from Season One of Red Raw. Back next week with a brand new episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1943 minRed RawBest of Red Raw Season 1Rob and Laura are on a two week break. Listen back to some of their best moments and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1237 minRed RawRob at the OlympicsThis week Rob jumps on zoom to tell Laura about Olympic life in Paris. He discusses highs and lows, Micheál Martin waving at him and of course he reacts to his own athletes upsetting loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0539 minRed RawMoney, Money, MoneyRob and Laura chat money. Having it, not having it and being scammed out of it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2945 minRed RawGuadix Part 2 Ft. OUR CHILDRENRob and Laura chat about the upcoming Olympics and the rest of their time in Guadix before handing the mic over to the Heffernan and the O' Mahony children! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2238 minRed RawGuadixRob and Laura on TOUR!!! Catch up with the holiday so far as Rob shows Laura Guadix for the first time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1838 minRed RawWeirdosRob and Laura discuss weirdness. How we all should accept the fact that we are weird and stop trying to mask it. They also discuss the moment Rob thought he had lost Lauras son and they pack their bags for Guadix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1545 minRed RawSibling RivalryRob and Laura chat about the differences between siblings, Robs wish for everyone to reach their potential and lots more. Another episode to get stuck into! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0852 minRed RawJoanne McNallyOn this bonus episode Rob and Laura chat to the wonderful and totally sound Joanne McNally. They talk about the explosion of her career, what she was like in school and her new found love of running. TW there are some small mentions of topics such as eating disorders. Joanne is so open and so honest so be careful if you need to be but also hers is a story of recovery and resiliance. Its a great chat with a great person. A real, honest, articulate powerhouse! Hosted on Ac...2024-07-0455 minRed RawCrazy WorldRob and Laura have alot to discuss this week. Rob reflects on the Cork Footballers being out of the championship but then they discuss the issue that really keeps them up at night...protecting their girls in this crazy world, that line between freedom and safety. They have no solutions but plenty of insights and loads of laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0153 minRed RawShane Casey AKA Billy MurphyRob and Laura are joined by their old friend Shane Casey. They chat about their passed history and iron out some misunderstandings but mainly its a warm, open and honest chat about life, authenticity and that one good adult that can make a difference to us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-241h 05Red RawAthleticsThis week in a slightly longer episode Rob offers his insights into the European Athletic Championships as well as a look forward to the Olympics. He also answers questions that Laura has been dying to ask like 'do you ever get ire?'. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-171h 03Red RawMaking FriendsA listener asks Rob and Laura about making friends as an adult. Laura thinks its near impossible but Rob is more hopeful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1036 minRed RawBONUS EPISODE Marathons and BanterRob and Laura had too much news this week so had to do an extra episode. Rob talks about his time at the Cork City Marathon and Laura goes cracked about lads finding her scary!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-0634 minRed RawWe're all going on a Summer HolidayAs the summer holidays draw near will Laura go to Guadix? Rob and Laura chat about their family holidays when they were small...they both had big boxes of Cornflakes and shifting but only one of them had a picture with a donkey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-0340 minRed RawFather and SonThis week it was so exciting to welcome Cathal Heffernan, Rob's son to the podcast. Cathal talks about his early sporting life, his career in football, his love for his Dad and he finally answers Lauras question about doing the Leaving Cert.A wonderful chat with a great man Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2746 min
The Mario Rosenstock PodcastRob Heffernan and Laura O’Mahony are Red RawLaura and Rob are from very different worlds. Laura is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known The School and Bridget and Eamon on RTE. Rob is one of Ireland’s most successful Olympians, competing in five different Olympic games, and winning a gold medal at the Moscow World Championships.But together they present a very successful podcast called Red Raw where they talk very openly about their lives and share stories about body image, trying to conceive, Rob not hitting puberty until he was 17, and Laura being a virgin into her mid 20sNothing is...2024-05-241h 04Red RawBONUS EPISODE Listeners QuestionEnjoy this bonus mini episode to celebrate Rob and Lauras big live show announcement!!! A gift from them to you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2320 minRed RawDo you ever feel Lonely?Rob and Laura talk about times where they have felt lonely. Loneliness in parenthood, in careers and in the countryside. They also share a big announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2037 minRed Raw'Marian did my bottles!'In this episode Laura accuses Rob of being afraid to fight her on things which ends up in them revisiting a previous topic - body image. And Rob reveals why he was reluctant to talk about minding babies in a previous episode!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1347 minRed RawThe Keys to SuccessRob is home from Spain and his thoughts on a simple life lead to a discussion about success. What really is it? Join Rob and Laura as the solve nothing and everything all at once Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0641 minRed RawThe Safe SpaceRob declares that this podcast is a safe space to ask questions he has always wanted to ask so he starts off with why are ye crazy when ye are pregnant!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2951 minRed RawSparkly lads and Tough GuysRob and Laura discuss masculinity in all its forms. They talk toughness, roughness, sparkles and softness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2242 minRed RawFlaws, Baggage, Chaos and Marty MorrisseyRob and Laura discuss personal flaws and baggage in this chaotic episode. Rob recalls his rowdy early years in sport and together they solve nothing but have a ball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1542 minRed RawThis is not a Mental Health PodRob and Laura accidentally get into a mental health discussion while explaining that there are enough mental health podcaats in the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0840 minRed RawMen and Women SOLVED!Rob and Laura discuss the different reactions to fights, relive an old fight and ultimately solve nothing and nearly have a fight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0150 minRed RawSchool Days OverLaura insists on revisiting Robs school days and we learn that he used run home on his lunch break to have custard creams with his Mam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2548 minRed RawWell Holy GodRob and Laura discuss religion. Their feelings on it and the desire to pass it onto their children! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1839 minRed RawWOKE Me Up Before you Go GoThis week Rob and Laura discuss rude people, silent teenagers and a world that is so tied up in knots people are afraid to say anything. Thankfully Rob and Laura have not gone FULLY woke yet. Don't cancel them they are lovely! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1143 minRed RawThe Green Eyed MonsterThis week Rob and Laura discuss jealousy. Professional and personal jealousy! Laura discovers shes a fierce jealous person and Rob can't fix her! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0441 minRed Raw'You're a Liar and a Fraud'This week Rob and Laura talk about how important it is to be passionate about things in life but first they discuss their shortcomings in some of their relationships. Real chats 'its just life'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2639 minRed RawGetting RowdyRob and Laura chat about rowing with their kids, Laura talks about her biggest fight with Shane and as ever we hear talk of more people being big dopes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1941 minRed Raw2 Weddings and a FuneralAs its Valentines Week Rob and Laura relive their weddings to 'my Mar' and 'poor Shane' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1243 minRed RawBody TalkRob and Laura discuss their thoughts around body image in the context of sport and the context of being a chubby little dote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0539 minRed RawThe Birds and the BeesRob and Laura navigate the choppy waters of how to talk to their children about what Rob INSISTS on calling 'the birds and the bees" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2940 minRed RawBullies and BestiesRob and Laura discuss the choppy waters of protecting your children and yourself from out and out doses and attempt to come up with a strategy for protecting their children in this crazy world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2242 minRed RawShock WavesRob and Laura dive into their personal archives to shock each other this week and it gets interesting. Prepare to be shocked but not shook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1545 minRed RawFun BobbyIts January! No new year new me here. Laura struggles with her January self while Rob battles with his inner demon Fun Bobby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0840 minRed RawAnd so this is ChristmasIn this episode Laura insists on giving everyone their full names, Rob starts off a bit grinchy but is full on Santa Claus by the end!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-2140 minRed RawWhat’s Another Year?In this episode Rob and Laura recap the highs and lows of their year. Rob says it was mainly highs while Laura would really only rate it a 6 out of 10! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1855 minRed Raw”Do you love your kids?”In this episode Rob and Laura talk about what kind of parents they are, Laura rages over a spelling test and Rob scraps in the streets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1148 minRed RawPanic StationsRob and Laura discuss panic, health anxiety and nearly getting punched by an Olympic boxer! Rob fixes his own health concerns but 'promising podcaster' Laura is still petrified she'll be struck down in her prime! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0430 minRed RawDopes and Doping, Trolls and TrollingRob and Laura are back talking about one of their favourite topics - people being dopes! They also discuss online trolls, stuff that has been written about them in the past and how many people would go to Robs wedding if it was today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2739 minRed RawMy Mar, Poor Shane and DrugsToday as promised Laura returns to her New Zealand holiday, Rob tells us how he met Marian (spoiler alert it involves a giant ball) there's trying to conceive chats, breastfeeding chats and just when you think its all over Rob opens up about a drugs test that could have destroyed his life. It will leave you breathless but also hanging for more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2049 minRed RawGetting to Know YouWelcome back to episode two. In this episode Rob and Laura take us on a whistlestop tour of who they are and end up breathless by the end of it from packing so much in. Rob uses everyones full name, listen and see if you are mentioned! He also says Lauras favourite sentence of all time (clue- its the one about wee wees). Laura overshares about her private life and no surprises here they continue on their quest to be nothing but real and raw...RED RAW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1344 minRed RawRob and Laura Origin StoryRob and Laura are BACK on the airwaves but how did they end up here? This is the origin story of Rob Heffernan and Laura O' Mahony. Get to know them all over again as they are set free from radio and reappear as their real, raw and resilient selves! Disclaimer - This first episode is a bit echoey but still very juicy...we got the hang of it after this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0642 min