Catch Up with Louise McSharry
Louise McSharryCatch 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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 532 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEntertainment NewsNews | |||
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This episode is brought to you by Research Ireland in celebration of Science Week, in which I chatted with Professor Afif El-Khuffash. I'm lucky enough to have spoken with Afif on many occasions about his work as a consultant neonatologist and lactat... more
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Louise O'Neill's latest book is her first foray into non-fiction, a memoir called A Bigger Life: A Memoir of Dating, Desire and the Radical Act of Wanting More. I was delighted to catch up with her about it last week.
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- 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 Podcasts4Inkyfish
Ireland3 months ago - Poor contributors
Louise I beg of you, please please get new celeb contributors who actually know do their research!!
Apple Podcasts1Braceface15722Ireland5 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 Podcasts1TCatMurph23Ireland6 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 Podcasts5alaskaback
Germany7 months ago - HNY 2026
Let’s this be the year that allows more for more people ❤️❤️❤️
Apple Podcasts5Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸
United Kingdom10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #220 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #65 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #52 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Ireland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #141 |  Ukraine/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #204 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture |
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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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Recent guests on Catch Up include:
1. Afif El-Khuffash
2. Carl Kinsella
3. Louise O'Neill
4. Emer McLysaght
5. Michelle Buteau
6. James O'Hagan
7. Cian Sullivan
8. Djamel White
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