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The 80% with Esther O'Moore Donohoe

Esther O'Moore Donohoe
Dublin
Sustainable Fashion
Grief
Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling
Charity Shops
Fashion Industry
Meditation
Myrtle Restaurant
Chelsea
Ireland
Sophie White
Nathan Foad
Cat Ownership
Daily Edge
Irish Fiction
Aisling
Publishing
Friendship
Penguin Random House
Film Adaptation

On 'The 80%', I am 80% happy for the success of the people I speak to. If you, like me, resent the achievements, drive and ambition of others, then this is the podcast for you! Support this show at supporter.acast.com/the-80-with-esther-omoore-donohoeSupport this show supporter.acast.com/the-80-with-esther-omoore-donohoe.

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This conversation was first released in 2018 and re-edited in 2026.

I first met artist Leah Hewson in her colourful studio on the South Quays in Dublin city centre on a sunny summer’s day. During this conversation we talked about how taking your wor... more

This episode was recorded in 2021 and re-edited in 2026.

Welcome back to The 80% re-edits!

This week my guest is Nathan Foad. Nathan is a writer, comedian, performer, expert present wrapper and definitely not a hockey player. Before the first lockd... more

This conversation was first released in 2018 and re-edited in 2026.

Rosemary MacCabe is an Irish writer, journalist, and podcaster known for her honest, funny and often self-deprecating commentary on modern life, relationships, and mental health. Or... more

This episode was first released in 2017 and re-edited in 2026.

It was around this time eight years ago when I first met Sophie White. We’d only just become Instagram friends then but I wasted no time sliding into her DMs asking if she’d come on the ... more

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Recent Guests

Leah Hewson
Dublin-based visual artist
Independent artist, Dublin
Episode: S8 Ep 8: Leah Hewson on owning her creativity & finding inspiration after loss
Nathan Foad
British writer, actor, comedian
Writer and performer, Saturday Night Live UK writing team
Episode: S8 Ep 7: Comedian Nathan Foad on Irish slang, manifesting Tina Fey & working in a toy shop
Rosemary MacCabe
Writer, podcaster and social media presence
Episode: S8 Ep6: Rosemary MacCabe on finding her name in Reddit forums, knowing your worth & mattress toppers
Sophie White
Novelist, essayist, and podcaster from Dublin, Ireland
Self/Indie author
Episode: S8 Ep 5: Sophie White on the pill that changed her life, creativity & maintaining a fringe
Anna Haugh
Chef and owner of Myrtle Restaurant
Myrtle Restaurant
Episode: Take two: Chef Anna Haugh on early inspiration & making her visions come true
Geraldine Carton
A contemporary artist based in Dublin and former writer for Image magazine
Sisters Not Twins, Mother Arthouse
Episode: S8 Ep 3: Artist Geraldine Carton on finding her passion & working with The Happy Pear

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Esther O'Moore Donohoe
Host of The 80% Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    Just came across this podcast, really funny, well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dee Chaps
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Great guests who talk about random topics that I never thought I’d be interested in.. but I find that I am! A lot to do with Esther who obviously has a knack for picking interesting people. She is a great interviewer and also love her little anecdotes, very funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helen R C
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Listening to get inside the book

    I'm dialed into EMO'D's 80% because I'm learning some clever things that I hope will surface again in her book. And I know there's a tribe of like-minded people who enjoy hearing how other creatives think--that's what the 80% Podcast does for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clonmeldigit
    Ireland7 years ago
  • 10/10, so good

    So funny, I adore esther!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    irish_99
    Ireland7 years ago
  • Absolutely superb

    Congratulations Esther on a brilliant podcast. I just love it😀.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Míoda
    Ireland7 years ago

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S8 Ep 7: Comedian Nathan Foad on Irish slang, manifesting Tina Fey & working in a toy shop
Q: What was your Edinburgh Fringe experience like and how did it influence you?
The first year felt euphoric and transformative, like everything clicked and I found confidence; the second year was tougher with more shows, but it reinforced the importance of resilience and continuing to push forward.
S8 Ep6: Rosemary MacCabe on finding her name in Reddit forums, knowing your worth & mattress toppers
Q: What does success look like for you now?
She reframes success as a flexible, self-defined state rather than a fixed benchmark, using the mattress topper metaphor to illustrate how comfort and value can be part of success.
S8 Ep6: Rosemary MacCabe on finding her name in Reddit forums, knowing your worth & mattress toppers
Q: What role does money and value play in your current approach to work?
Rosemary talks about negotiating brand deals, understanding rates, and recognizing that speaking openly about money can raise industry standards, while also choosing collaborations that fit her lifestyle and ethics.
S8 Ep6: Rosemary MacCabe on finding her name in Reddit forums, knowing your worth & mattress toppers
Q: How did online backlash affect your career decisions and sense of self?
She details the toll of harassment and being targeted online, including a moment where she considered stepping away from public life and even changing career directions, ultimately deciding to re-enter writing with tighter boundaries and a clearer personal value system.
S8 Ep6: Rosemary MacCabe on finding her name in Reddit forums, knowing your worth & mattress toppers
Q: Where did you start out in journalism and how did you get your break?
Rosemary describes starting in The Irish Times, moving through journalism education, and gradually pitching ideas to editors, which led to a freelance path and later a deputy editor role at Stellar before focusing on her own channels.

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