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Get Around To It is the weekly culture podcast for curious people. Join arts journalists Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry every Monday for previews, reviews and interviews and deep dives into arts and culture in Ireland and beyond. Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee.

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Reviewed this week: the TV series Katie Price - Nothing to Hide; the film Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie; Sheila Armstrong's book The Red Mouth

Previewed this week: the new Strokes album Reality Awaits, and the Prime Video series Ride Or Die, ... more

We're so delighted to have the fantastic Irish director David Freyne on the podcast this week, taking about making his film Eternity (available to watch on Apple TV).

We caught up for a quick chat at the StoryHouse Screenwriting Festival at the Ligh... more

Reviewed this week: the film Disclosure Day, and three series - The Bear, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and Make That Movie

Previewed this week: Madonna's new album, Sara Baume's latest book Opening Night and the film Blue Heron (Aoife will be doing a... more

This week's episode is a replay as it's Aoife's turn to go on holidays. We chatted to Irish authors Andrea Mara (All Her Fault), Catherine Ryan Howard (56 Days) and Rónán Hession (Leonard and Hungry Paul) fill us in on what it's like to have your boo... more

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Patrick Freyne
Author and journalist
Penguin Sandy Cove (publisher)
Episode: Deep Dive: Patrick Freyne on his new book, Experts In A Dying Field
Cathy Walsh
Intimacy coordinator and choreographer and dancer
Mint Intimacy Coordination; SafeSets training group
Episode: Deep Dive: An Irish intimacy coordinator explains how the job works
Kathleen McMahon
Author of Other People's Lives
Author
Episode: Deep Dive: The reality of marriage, writing novels and more with author Kathleen McMahon
Mike Sheridan
Irish filmmaker
Amplified (documentary)
Episode: Previews & Reviews: Off Campus, Rivals, Dove Ellis, Spider-Noir
Anna Carey
Author of Love Scene and Our Song
Author, Love Scene; previously wrote for Fair City
Episode: Deep Dive: Anna Carey on her new novel, Love Scene, and writing romance
Juliano Zaffino
British-Canadian writer, reviewer, editor, and dramaturg
Author of The Steps (Tramp Press)
Episode: Previews & Reviews: Lena Dunham's Famesick, Legends, Devil Wears Prada 2, Juliano Zaffino
Emma Norton
Film and television producer
Element Pictures
Episode: Deep Dive: Emma Norton on producing The Dry & Normal People and working with Alexander Skarsgaard on Pillion
Jan Carson
Author of Few and Far Between
Author
Episode: Deep Dive: Jan Carson on writing her new novel, Few and Far Between
Lynne Parker
Artistic Director of Rough Magic Theatre Company
Rough Magic Theatre Company
Episode: Previews & Reviews: Hacks, Angine De Poitrine, The Drama, Unchosen

Hosts

Aoife Barry
Host of Get Around To It; co-host and culture journalist with a focus on Irish arts and culture
Lauren Murphy
Co-host and culture journalist with a deep focus on Irish arts and culture

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Love It!

    This is such a fun show, it feels like hanging out with my two really smart, funny friends who give me the inside scoop on all the coolest culture to be aware of!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mandylion
    United States9 months ago
  • Loved this!

    Great podcast showcasing so many aspects of Irish culture! Much needed in the Irish media landscape

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    niamhroisin
    Ireland10 months ago

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Shows a warm, conversational tone that makes culture approachable.
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Gets strong insider access to Irish arts and culture.
Guest lineups feel credible and diverse, with thoughtful interviews.

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Replay: What it's like having your book adapted for screen
Q: How involved were you in the script writing or changes during development?
Both authors described varying levels of involvement—some input through lunches and script reviews, but a general stance of allowing writers and showrunners to lead, with limited but meaningful consultation to protect the core of the book while embracing changes for TV.
Replay: What it's like having your book adapted for screen
Q: What was the moment you realized a project would actually become a show?
Andrea Mara recounts the February 2024 moment when Peacock ordered All Her Fault to series, and Catherine Ryan Howard recalls the shift from option to commitment with a showrunner and a major streaming platform, both marking tangible progress beyond mere optioning.
Replay: What it's like having your book adapted for screen
Q: Could you briefly describe what your projects are about and where they are in development?
Andrea Mara described All Her Fault as a story about a woman whose play date ends in a revelation that her host does not know her child, and Catherine Ryan Howard explained 56 Days as a couple navigating a relationship during and after lockdown, with both projects moving toward or already in series development.
Deep Dive: An Irish intimacy coordinator explains how the job works
Q: Could you describe who you are and what led you to intimacy coordination?
Cathy outlines her background in drama and contemporary dance in Ireland, moving to Berlin, where she pursued intimacy coordination training through SafeSets with Frida Giulia Franceschini and Danny Brown, and later co-founded Mint Intimacy Coordination.
Previews & Reviews: Off Campus, Rivals, Dove Ellis, Spider-Noir
Q: How did you secure access to high-profile figures for Amplified?
Access was built through persistence, outreach, and credibility; some interviewees said yes while others declined, with prior guests from his podcast helping establish trust.

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What is Get Around To It about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly culture show that blends previews, reviews, interviews, and deep dives with a distinctly Irish lens. Conversations span literature, film, theatre, music, and TV, often featuring authors, filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals who illuminate craft, culture, and behind-the-scenes decision-making. Recurring strengths include thorough deep-dives with authors and producers, practical takeaways for industry insiders, and a warm, conversational hosting duo that steers lively discussions with clarity and enthusiasm. A notable pattern is the emphasis on Irish storytelling, independent production, and the intersection of culture and society, with regular sponsor integration that feels authentic rather than disruptive. Listeners typic... more

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2. Cathy Walsh
3. Kathleen McMahon
4. Mike Sheridan
5. Anna Carey
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7. Emma Norton
8. Jan Carson

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