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Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Louise McSharry
Ireland
Gaza
Donald Trump
Summer House
Mental Health
Palestine
Dublin
Taylor Swift
Social Media
Israel
Real Housewives
Motherhood
Catherine Connolly
Irish Food Events
Reality Television
ADHD
Love Island
Lily Allen
Bad Bunny
Internet Use

Catch Up with Louise McSharry keeps you up to date on the week’s news and culture, from the lowest of brows to the relatively high. Armed with recommendations for music, books, telly and the rest, Louise takes you through the week’s events with the help of experts and relevant guests.

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Emer McLysaght and I were frankly DESPERATE to discuss the Girls reboot - so we did!

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This week Cian Sullivan and I catch up on what's going on in music.

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CW: During the discussion of Jeffrey Donaldson's sentencing there is mention of sexual assault.

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Today's guest is author Djamel White, author of All Them Dogs, which was longlisted for this year's Booker Prize. The novel follows Tony Ward as he returns to Dublin and the gangland world of west Dublin, and ultimately begins a physical relationship... more

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Cian Sullivan
Music commentator who writes about music.
Episode: Entertainment Catch-Up: Music Special
Djamel White
Author of All Them Dogs, longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize
Episode: Catch Up with Djamel White, Author of All Them Dogs
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
Musician, fiddler, folklore academic and TV presenter
Episode: Catch Up with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
Grace Campbell
British comedian, filmmaker, writer, and presenter
Grace Campbell (artist)
Episode: Catch Up with Grace Campbell
Emer McLysaght
Comedian and writer, discussed as guest on entertainment catch-up
Emer McLysaght
Episode: Entertainment Catch-Up: Bitch, I'm Madonna (Big VMAs Chat, plus Adam Brody is on the Right Side of History))
Karl Kinsla
Journalist providing analysis on current affairs and sports
The Journal.ie / Journal
Episode: News Catch-Up: Israel and the FAI, the Garvaghy Road and Maternal Mental Health
Bobby Finger
Journalist and co-host of Who Weekly; writer
Who Weekly
Episode: Catch Up with Lindsay and Bobby from Who Weekly? (!!)
Lindsay Zoladz
Journalist and co-host of Who Weekly; writer
Who Weekly
Episode: Catch Up with Lindsay and Bobby from Who Weekly? (!!)
Esther O'Moor Donoghue
Entertainment journalist providing weekly entertainment roundups
Independent
Episode: Entertainment Catch-Up: Ed Sheeran, The Emmys and Sydney Sweeney

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Louise McSharry
Host of Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Great show but riddled with ads

    I love this show but the number of ad disruptions has gotten excessive. Could we at least have an ad-free version for Patreons?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Inkyfish
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Poor contributors

    Louise I beg of you, please please get new celeb contributors who actually know do their research!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Braceface15722
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Disappointing

    I like Carl but unfortunately some of the contributors on the entertainment podcast are just so poor. If you’re on a podcast to specifically talk about celebrities you should probably be able to pronounce the name Zendaya correctly.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TCatMurph23
    Ireland6 months ago
  • Great!

    I have been listening for more than a year now and it’s just a great way to keep up to date on the news and feeling less alone while hearing about it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alaskaback
    Germany6 months ago
  • HNY 2026

    Let’s this be the year that allows more for more people ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Fans appreciate candid, thoughtful discussions and regular guest expertise.
Criticism centers on occasional clashes in tone with guests during entertainment-focused segments.
Many listeners value the host's ability to translate complex issues into accessible conversations.

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Spotify
#72
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#105
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#19
Ireland/Society & Culture

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News Catch-Up: The Budget, the Strikes and a Public Execution(?!)
Q: What happened here?
Kinsella says Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant prohibited the Orange Order from marching down the Garvaghy Road, though a legal challenge to the decision was expected.
News Catch-Up: The Budget, the Strikes and a Public Execution(?!)
Q: Give us the highlights, Carl, or lowlights as the case may be.
Kinsella outlines budget measures including tax threshold changes, increased credits and one-off payments, while noting that analysis points to limited overall gains for household incomes and no children being lifted out of poverty.
Catch Up with Djamel White, Author of All Them Dogs
Q: Did you know that Tony was kind of queer from the outset?
White knew Tony's relationship with another man would expose his vulnerable side. Their physical desire lets them show intimacy without removing the guarded personas they maintain through the novel.
Catch Up with Djamel White, Author of All Them Dogs
Q: Can you tell me a little bit more about being a voracious reader as a kid and how that led to writing?
White recalls being praised for reading in primary school, enjoying a teacher's readings of Fantastic Mr. Fox, and beginning to write stories as a child after receiving encouragement for his long sentences.
Entertainment Catch-Up: Music Special
Q: You have got a theory about the streaming algorithm. I am fascinated to hear about this. Tell me about your theory.
Sullivan argues that unusually long chart runs across several countries may reflect streaming algorithms repeatedly promoting a smaller selection of songs. He points to examples from Ireland, the UK, the US, and New Zealand, while acknowledging that his theory needs more evidence.

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What is Catch Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A week-by-week mix of hard news, politics, and culture anchored by a sharp, conversational host. Episodes routinely blend Irish current affairs with international headlines, media and entertainment commentary, and guests who provide quick takes or deeper context on evolving stories. Regular segments feature a rotating lineup of experts and contributors, with in-person appearances at events like music festivals hinted at as audience incentives. Noteworthy are the candid discussions on governance, media narratives, and the intersection of politics and culture, plus candid celebrity and entertainment breakdowns that keep conversations accessible without sacrificing analysis. Potential listeners can expect timely analysis, a balanced if opinion... more

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1. Cian Sullivan
2. Djamel White
3. Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
4. Grace Campbell
5. Emer McLysaght
6. Karl Kinsla
7. Bobby Finger
8. Lindsay Zoladz

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