Fox Force Five Podcast

Kelly Crichton & Nicola O'Brien

5 things, every week, that you need to know about. Sisters Kelly and Nicola take you through 5 things that caught their eye this week and why you need to know about them. This podcast is for anyone who wants a tip-off on pop-culture highlights as well as the low-down on events and affairs affecting women in Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 17/09/2024

    Emmy Highlights, decent docs, Agatha Christie, cute couple and the good men of music

    The Emmy Awards have taken place and besides the winners news we bring you some noteworthy highlights. Nicola has some great tips for new documentaries including Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos and Chimp Crazy (think Tiger King but with chimps). Our Fox of the Week is Agatha Christie, Queen of the crime novel genre. Our follow this week is a nice one @meetcutesnyc on Tik Tok and Instagram. Finally, we talk about the good and bad guys in music, well two of them anyway, Jon Bon Jovi and Dave Grohl. Thanks for listening. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  2. 10/09/2024

    Having difficult conversations, Miriam Margolyes, Cher and Beyonce snubbed

    To mark World Suicide Prevention Day we're talking about starting difficult conversations with male friends or family around mental healthy. Nicola has some more new TV recommendations including the new season of Selling Sunset and if you're into your thrillers The Perfect Couple - Kelly recommends Pieces of Her with Toni Colette. Our Fox of the Week is Miriam Margolyes who is still being herself to great effect. Our online recommendation this week for @how.vintage on instagram - which has some great Cher content on there recently. Finally, we talk the shame that is the snub Beyonce has had at the Country Music Award nominations for this year considering the success of Texas Hold 'Em and her country album Cowboy Carter. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  3. We're back! Oasis (what else?), Nell, TV/ pod recs & Mercury Music Prize 2024

    03/09/2024

    We're back! Oasis (what else?), Nell, TV/ pod recs & Mercury Music Prize 2024

    We're back! And delighted to be so...on this episode we'll catch up a little and talking about thieving Ticketmaster a lot :) First up is the only show in town bar ours - the Oasis reunion. Nicola has some great summer TV hits to share with you and we celebrate the life of the inimitable Nell McCafferty. Nicola also gives a podcast recommendation for a Very British Cult and finally we catch up on this year's Mercury Music Prize which is being presented this week. It's great to be back, thanks for sticking around! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  4. 24/05/2024

    Vote! Ashely Madison, Nicola Coughlan, The fish doorbell and Oasis rumours

    We are catching up on all the craic of the past ten days for quite a while at the start of the pod but the first items is news - mainly news of the general election in the UK but also a few other bits. Nicola has been watching Netflix, three-part drama Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal and Bridgerton - be prepared. In an unplanned segue Nicola Coughlan is our Fox this week! Hear about her great work both on and off screen. Our internet tip for this week is a very original one - Fish Door Bell - our new obsession, listen to hear why and here's the link; https://visdeurbel.nl/en/the-fish-doorbell/ Finally we talk about the WILD Oasis rumours (again). Thanks for listening kiddos xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  5. 15/05/2024

    The rise of the dumb phone, Godzilla Minus One, Airbnb horror stories and Eurovision debacle(s)

    After a week off to celebrate the nuptials of our brother Paudie to his lovely bride Siobhan - we are back, happily in once piece. We start with a chat about the rise of the dumb phone aka a phone that doesnt' have the internet or a million apps etc. Nicola's tip this week is for Godzilla Minus One - hear why she recommends it. Our Fox of the Week is in fact Foxes of the Week - the W65 4X800m relay team who broke the world record in Dublin at the weekend. Nicola tells us an Airbnb horror story - a cautionary tale and we finish with a chat about the debacle that was Eurovision this year - ongoing. Here's more on that Airbnb story: https://archive.is/JP0hQ Thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  6. 30/04/2024

    Face fatigue, Baby Reindeer, Lilian Bland, 90s and Ivor Novello nominees

    Ever catch your own image on a zoom call and think - uh, tired? Well, it's true, being on camera in meetings causes fatigue, find out about research done by the University of Galway to prove it. Nicola has been watching Baby Reindeer which has proven to be a big hit for Netflix and is challenging perceptions on stalking and abusive relationships. Our Fox this week is Lillian Bland - the first woman to make and a fly a plane in the UK and Ireland, possibly even the world. Our follow this week is for @90sanxiety - nostalgia vibes and useful, fun information ahoy. Finally, we have news of three Irish acts nominated in this. year's Ivor Novello Awards. Thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  7. 18/04/2024

    Summer holiday bargains, Fallout, Viola Liuzzo, Peggy and Molly, and Kneecap

    Looking to bag yourself a cheap summer holiday - we've got all the tips for you. Nicola's TV tip this week is for Fallout, video game-based post apocalyptic goodness. Out Fox of the Week this week is civil rights campaigner Viola Liuzzo. Our follow this week is 100% wholesome - it's for @Peggyandmolly on a variety of social media. Finally, out music news is about Knee Caps new single. These guys are smashing it - and more power to them. Thanks for listening! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  8. 12/04/2024

    True crime = red flag, Shogun, Marian Keyes, escaped animals and Joker: Folie à Deux

    This week we're talking about how watching true crime documentaries or listening to this type of content could be a red flag! On TV we're watching Shogun on Disney+. Big recommend. Our Fox of the Week is the inimitable Marian Keyes - she's a tonic. Our follow is for good wholesome animal content with @wildlifewithcookie think animals who have smuggled themselves into the country - not always a good thing but you'll learn stuff here. Finally, music news is kinda music and movie news with the release of the new trailer for  Joker: Folie à Deux. Thanks for listening. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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5 things, every week, that you need to know about. Sisters Kelly and Nicola take you through 5 things that caught their eye this week and why you need to know about them. This podcast is for anyone who wants a tip-off on pop-culture highlights as well as the low-down on events and affairs affecting women in Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kelly Crichton & Nicola O'Brien
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2023 Fox Force Five Podcast
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