Bandwagons: Recent Episodes
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Need help pretending to be an expert on everything? Wagons Bríd and Fionnuala are here to help and will get you up to speed with all the things everyone else is talking about.
This was a fun one! As requested on the Patreon, here's what we thought of the Amanda Bynes classic, She's the Man. Find out which male actor would play Fionnuala's twin brother and who was almost cast instead of Channing Tatum!
In this former Patreon episode, we review those strange real life mags you see in the shops. Highlights include: - My fella and MALE BOSS slept together! - I SOLD SAUCY SNAPS SO I COULD BUY A BUS! - How I trick my mates into thinking I'M A CELEB!
The wagons are taking a well deserved week off following their live shows and are blessing your feeds with a throwback from the Patreon - The Lizzie McGuire Movie! SING TO ME PAOLO!
TW: 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.
Bríd and Fionnuala comment on the latest news from Kamp Kim Kardashian and new squeeze Pete Davidson, while reviewing other potential PR relationships in celeb land.
Bríd and Fionnuala talk all things Timothée Chalamet, and what it means to be the internet’s boyfriend.
Support the podcast: patreon.com/Bandwagons
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by the Gaff Goddess herself Laura DeBarra to hear about her love for She-IY, her new book Décor Galore - plus, answering listener questions on their house issues (bar not being able to buy one, amirite???? Seriously though some good tips x)
Hello, it’s she - Bríd and Fionnuala unpack the work of Adele as she gears up to release another earth shattering album
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Virgin Media News reporter Paul Quinn and super fan and Annie Doyle Byrne to talk Garth Brooks seemingly imminent return to Ireland.
Bríd and Fionnuala ask Strictly super fan Robyn Murphy to go inside the dancing reality phenomenon with them.
Following the rapper’s recent Twitter storm, Bríd and Fionnuala consider the cultural impact of Nicki Minaj, and ask whether she’ll survive the Swollen Ball Gate.
On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala cross-examine Erika Jayne - AKA Erika Girardi - whose legal woes have been playing out across our screens on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The wagons are joined by Housewives And Me host Conor Behan who considers the soon-to-be former Mrs Girardi's future with the franchise.
Bríd and Fionnuala asked listeners to share stories from their debs - and BOY did they deliver!
With the release of her new album and the unusual production team behind it, Bríd and Fionnuala chart the rise of Halsey.
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Sex Siopa’s Shawna Scott to talk about the implications of OnlyFans new policy changes - what will it mean for sex workers?
In potentially their most chaotic episode yet, Bríd and Fionnuala look at Jennifer Aniston’s rise to fame, and ask why the media are so obsessed with her marital status and uterus.
Bríd and Fionnuala chart the timeline of Bennifer’s return, as well as asking what makes their celebrity so fascinating to the general public.
They’re back! Finally! Fionnuala talks about getting COVID before the girls get to the real issue at hand - whether Camila Cabello hate is warranted and what Normani can do next.
In this throwback Patreon episode we took a trip down memory to talk about our favourite clone, Avril Lavigne. We're going to level with you here - things went off the rails in the middle. We can only apologise.
In this throwback, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by comedian Tony Cantwell to solve YOUR problems.
Bríd and Fionnuala are on their holidays! So they’re throwing it back to some old school Patreon content, reviewing The Princess Diaries. Watch both now on Disney+.
Like what you hear? Head over to Patreon.com/Bandwagons for more!
Bríd and Fionnuala discuss how Ed Sheeran changed the music industry - but for better and or for worse?
As they prepare to release new music, Bríd and Fionnuala look back on Sugababes’ hits and misses.
Bríd and Fionnuala celebrate the return of Lorde (well, one more so than the other), and the reflect on the mega success of Royals - plus, that Powerpoint,
Dublin's premiere drag queen and agony aunt Victoria Secret solves listeners' problems from all things dating to jobs.
Bríd and Fionnuala get the suss on buying a house from broker Eoin O’Connor AKA The Mortgage Guy, while the Business Post’s Killian Woods explains just what the hell cuckoo funds are. Plus, listeners share their experiences buying houses in Ireland right now.
Mini Bandwagons
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Friends reunion
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Four Loko
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Olivia Rodrigo - ‘Sour’
Bríd and Fionnuala examine the life, times and MANY samples of recording artist Jason DeRulo.
Good evening Europe! Bríd and Fionnuala crunch Eurovision numbers and look ahead to this year’s competition with a difference.
The housing crisis continues - Bríd and Fionnuala share YOUR renting tales of woe, from questionable bathroom habits to horror movie meals.
With a major supermarket now supplying free period products to customers, Bríd and Fionnuala talk all things periods and investigate the issue of period poverty with Anytime Of The Month.
Bríd and Fionnuala get all the insider goss on the Oscars from broadcaster Stephen Byrne.
Bríd and Fionnuala enlist sports journalist Cian Roche to explain the Super League debacle.
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by 2FM's Louise McSharry to discuss one of the most popular series of Real Housewives franchise - Beverly Hills.
With the release of a new no-holds-barred documentary, Bríd and Fionnuala talk all things Demi Lovato.
Bríd and Fionnuala attempt to learn the rest of the words to Peaches as they examine Justin Bieber’s career so far.
In the second instalment of their interview series, Bríd and Fionnuala chat to Tim Chadwick about releasing an EP during a pandemic, making the music he's always wanted to, his favourite Paramore song, and much more.
Bríd and Fionnuala take their horses to the Old Town Road to discuss man-of-the-moment Lil Nas X - from his days as an internet stan to becoming one of the world’s biggest artists.
With the release of a new Netflix documentary, Bríd and Fionnuala look at what really went down with Operation Varsity Blues AKA the college admissions scandal.
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Cian McSweeney from True Tides to talk writing music during a pandemic, sibling rivalry and why Irish musicians are so good at making ~sad~ bangers. They also test his knowledge in a quiz cleverly named 'True or Tides'.
Bríd and Fionnuala finally dip their toe into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and give their take on WandaVision.
Bríd and Fionnuala review the latest reality TV obsession Married At First Sight, and speak to Married At First Sight Australia star Jessika Power for the inside scoop on the show.
With the release of her new documentary The World’s A Little Blurry, Bríd and Fionnuala examine Billie Eilish’s career to date.
On this week’s episode of Bandwagons brought to you by ARTICLE 19’s #KeepItReal campaign, Bríd and Fionnuala look at the impact of disinformation in Ireland and beyond, what social media companies are doing to combat it, and how we as consumers can respond.
Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Marc and Michael from Paper Tuesdays to talk through the big cultural touchpoints of 2013.
Have you been scratching your head over all this GameStop stuff? Have you been furiously Googling what Robinhood is? Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by TikTok sensation and financial literacy advocate Your Rich BFF to explain all.
Bríd and Fionnuala review Russell T Davies's new show It's A Sin, and ask journalist and activist Tonie Walsh on how we can continue the conversation on AIDs beyond the series. Contains spoilers for It's A Sin.
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Bríd and Fionnuala talk about girl of the hour Olivia Rodrigo, and the drama that’s helped make her single ‘driver’s licence’ a global smash hit.
With the US version setting Netflix alight, Bríd and Fionnuala consider what makes The Circle the latest reality show phenomenon. Plus, they speak to Paddy Smyth about his experience on season 2 of The Circle UK. CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE CIRCLE UK S1 + S2 AND THE CIRCLE USA.
Mini Bandwagons
• ShareJoy
Bríd and Fionnuala conclude their discussion on Kanye West with a look back on his career in fashion plus his foray into politics.
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 Bandwagons
Nikkietutorials: Layers Of Me
Ireland’s Fittest Family
Sex And The City reboot - And Just Like That ...
The wagons are back for 2021, discussing the latest Netflix hit from Grey’s Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes - Bridgerton! SPOILER WARNING for the current season, the books and potential future series!
Mini Bandwagons
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Let’s Solve Nothing podcast
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The Circle USA
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Staying the f*ck at home
What 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?
Bríd 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.
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.
Simply! 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 ...
On 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!
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.
Bríd and Fionnuala review Ariana Grande’s illustrious career - from her humble beginnings on ‘Victorious’ to conquering the charts album after album.
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?
A highly requested sequel (unlike Lockdown 2), Bríd and Fionnuala hear more from listeners and their spooky supernatural tales.
Mini Bandwagons
- Cuckoo
- Paper Tuesdays
- His House
- MG Melts
- The Laughing Nellie
- Be Grand Designs
Bríd and Fionnuala hear from the listeners as they regale their scariest experiences, from sound disembodied heads to celebrity ghosts in Fermanagh.
This 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
This 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
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.
Spooky season has officially begun! Bríd and Fionnuala review the 1998 Disney classic ‘Halloweentown’.
Mini Bandwagons
- Des
- The Haunting Of Bly Manor
- The Bald and the Beautiful
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?
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.
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MINI BANDWAGONS
- @shhhillustrations
- The Great British Bake Off
- Fionnuala Moran's Evoke.ie piece on outdoor dining in Dublin https://bit.ly/347ZPtt
With the release of her new documentary ‘This Is Paris’, Bríd and Fionnuala reflect on Paris Hilton’s illustrious life and career.
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.
Bríd 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.
As she gears up to release her second album, Bríd and Fionnuala discuss Cardi B’s meteoric rise to fame.
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.
Bríd 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.
As 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.
With staycations on the rise, Bríd and Fionnuala head to one of Ireland’s main attractions, Tayto Park.
Her 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.
Bríd and Fionnuala are bringing you more gruesome tales from Ireland's rental market, featuring mice, murder and ... Mr Bean?
Bríd and Fionnuala review their experiences with the Dublin rental market before hearing listeners’ tales of nightmare housemates and landlords galore.
As Hamilton hits Disney+, Bríd and Fionnuala review how Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical phenomenon set Broadway alight; through praise and criticisms.
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.
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.
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.
This week, we're asking you to take the hour that you usually would to listen to this podcast and go educate yourselves - acknowledge your white privilege, address the racial biases ingrained in you and ask what you can do next for #BlackLivesMatter at home and across the world. Make it a habit, not a hashtag.
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DONATE:
US National Bail Fund:
https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory
Minnesota Freedom Fund:
https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
Funds for Protesters against Police Brutality (USA): https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-for-protesters-against-police-brutality
Know Your Rights Camp (created by Colin Kaepernick): https://secure.eifoundation.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6082&mfc_pref=T&6082.donation=form1&s_src=kyrcmain&utm_source=kyrcmain
George Floyd Memorial Fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Black Pride Ireland:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-black-pride-ireland?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
MERJ (Migrants and Ethnic Minorities for Reproductive Justice):
https://www.gofundme.com/f/merj-community-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
MASI (Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland):
http://www.masi.ie/support-us/
Support for Direct Provision Residents during COVID-19:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dp-residents-covid19-support-conference?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
https://www.gofundme.com/f/coronavirusvolunteersdublin-x-soap-for-direct-prov?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
Irish Refugee Council:
https://www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/donate/donate-to-support/5/credit-card
PETITIONS:
Petitions for US cases:
http://chng.it/8nZb2Z9VFY - Justice for George Floyd
https://www.wecantbreathenational.org - Justice for George Floyd | #WeCantBreathe
http://chng.it/PJkKv48FnS - Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
http://chng.it/SBpLWjjrnZ - Disbarment of prosecutor on Ahmaud Arbery’s case
https://go.theactionpac.com/sign/stand-with-breonna?akid=s563441..lmggtJ - Justice for Breonna Taylor (you will need a random US zip code- I used 37236)
http://chng.it/tYLJ28N74n - Justice for Tony McDade
http://chng.it/LPKQHzL454 - Investigation into the officer involved in the murder of Eric J. Logan
http://chng.it/RNF8FLyZ55 - Justice for Jennifer Jeffley
http://chng.it/bSmxWFYs4m - Justice for Willie Simmons
http://chng.it/n2DDXMhhNX - Chrystul Kizer case
http://chng.it/rxwhCGzkwD - Mandatory life sentence for Police Brutality
http://chng.it/LWsBGDMwfC - Petitioning Julius Jones’ death sentence
http://chng.it/Lm7vBBGJgN - Reopen Sandra Bland’s case
http://chng.it/LphVD2gDR5 - Ban the use of rubber bullets
http://chng.it/HzCcDBxmvR - Stop ICE from poisoning immigrants
Petitions for Irish cases:
http://chng.it/VJJWkQnRHb - Protecting communities from hate in Ireland
http://chng.it/9F6kFhZM45 - End Direct Provision
http://chng.it/pZMBqKvjyh - Repeal the 27th Amendment
https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/stop-the-spread-of-covid19-in-direct-provision-centres?bucket=&source=twitter-share-button&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=myuplift&utm_source=twitter&share=b0479cb8-aa3b-407d-855f-09ba9558ea27 - Move Asylum Seekers out of Direct Provision centres
OTHER RESOURCES:
Free books online:
Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?- Police Violence and Resistance in the United States | various authors:
https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/952-who-do-you-serve-who-do-you-protect?discount_code=WHODOYOUSERVE&fbclid=IwAR32nOV0BcLIivAOtlxqI1nwr3vr4xgua0LsXDwwBb1n1nnIH0UtYNfINJA
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race | Reni Eddo-Lodge:
https://b-ok.cc/book/3502646/6d1645
So You Want to Talk About Race | Ijeoma Oluo:
https://b-ok.cc/book/3427796/807f5d
No Place For Self-Pity, No Time For Fear | Toni Morrison:
https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/no-place-self-pity-no-room-fear/
Contacting elected officials: Ireland:
Contact your TD: https://www.whoismytd.com
Contact your MLA: http://aims.niassembly.gov.uk/mlas/contacts.aspx
Find your local Citizen’s Information Centre: http://centres.citizensinformation.ie
Paws up little monsters! Following the release of her highly anticipated album Chromatica, Bríd and Fionnuala examine the legacy of Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga.
As 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!
Bríd and Fionnuala consider the new conversations surrounding America’s Next Top Model, more than a decade after the show first aired.
As Chrissy Teigen takes a Twitter break, Bríd and Fionnuala examine her lengthy career and discuss how she continues to divide - and conquer - social media.
Bríd 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?
This 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.
🎶 High School Musical, who says we have to let it go?! 🎶
Back in early March, we unpacked the appeal behind the hit musical franchise High School Musical at The Sugar Club from its wild success as a TV movie, to what the cast are all up to now (one of them follows Bríd on Twitter!)
Bríd 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.
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.
To 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.
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.
Bríd 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.
In 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.
Bríd 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.
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.
Bríd 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.
Truly, 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.
Fionnuala 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.
Just like ‘The X Factor: The Results’, minus Dermot O’Leary. Yes, you liked her so much that we had to have her back to analyse the aftermath - political correspondent Ellen Coyne joins us to discuss the results of #GE2020 and the talking points that followed. When can we expect the 33rd Dáil to be formed, and who will be a part of it?
Are 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.
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.
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).
Things 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.
With 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.
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.
Just 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.
After 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.
Live 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.
This 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.
Bríd and Fionnuala invite Gordon Rochford from Those Conspiracy Guys into Collaborative Studios to discuss the world’s biggest conspiracy theories.
Ahead of the 2019 instalment, Bríd and Fionnuala recount their favourite memories from Ireland’s greatest television export - The Late Late Toy Show.
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.
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.
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!
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.
It'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.
You 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.
Never 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?
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.
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.
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh! 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?
I 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?
As 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?
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?
As 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.
After 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?
This 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?
On this episode, our intrepid wagons head to Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, to celebrate hitting 10,000 listeners (notions) and to ask: why are Irish people so obsessed with 'dam? Were they left similarly enamored as the men whose Tinder pics comprise of them standing in front of the 'iamsterdam' sign?
"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?
Every 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 ..."
With 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.
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.
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.
Facemasks at the ready! The Wagons are back to talk all things skincare, when did we start talking it seriously? We're breaking down the most popular fads from Roaccutane to Hya-lu-ronic Acid.
Giddy 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.
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!”
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?
Ten 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?
This 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...
Is 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.
O 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.