Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Louise McSharry
  • 4.7 (40)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2D AGO

    Reality Catch-Up: The Summer House Fallout with Laura Debarra

    Well, the fallout from Summer House's West Wilson and Amanda Batula continues and in today's episode I talked it all through with Laura Debarra. We also chat RHOBH, The Valley, and then I give my take on the recent events on MAFS Australia. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Bonus Catch Up with Visa's She's Next Grant Programme Winners Denise Walsh and Anna Kelly

    On this bonus episode, brought to you by Visa's She's Next Grant Programme, I catch up with two of last years' grant recipients: Denise Walsh of Curly Co. by Denise Walsh and Anna Kelly of Nibbed Cacao. I learn about their business journeys, how they benefited from winning Visa's She's Next, and get some advice for those of you who might want to enter this year! I love to learn about women's business experience, so I really enjoyed this chat. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment - listener discretion is advised. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider, licensed therapist or medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the individual speakers and are based on their personal perspectives. Any references to third parties are shared in that context and do not constitute formal endorsements. Visa's She's Next Grand Programme is open to small businesses and organisations in the Republic of Ireland that are majority owned by women, operating across all industries and sectors. To enter, applicants are asked to complete a short submission on visa.ie/shesnext by April 9th, 2026. Terms & Conditions apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Entertainment Catch-Up: The West/Amanda Scandala, Scott Mills and Hannah Montana

    Wellllll, the news coming out of the Summer House universe may not have been out when we recorded the main section of this episode but you better believe I recorded an explainer intro so that you can be caught up on the action. Plus, what's going on with Scott Mills and the BBC, the latest from the world of awards and Hannah Montana's impact. CW: Discussion of sexual assault. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Bonus Catch Up with Visa's She's Next Grant Programme Winners Claire Fullam and Marian Kennedy

    On this bonus episode, brought to you by Visa's She's Next Grant Programme, I catch up with two of last years' grant recipients: Claire Fullam, founder of Remi Scalp Care and Marian Kennedy, founder of Anewmum. I learn about their business journeys, how they benefited from winning Visa's She's Next, and get some advice for those of you who might want to enter this year! I love to learn about women's business experience, so I really enjoyed this chat. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment - listener discretion is advised. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider, licensed therapist or medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the individual speakers and are based on their personal perspectives. Any references to third parties are shared in that context and do not constitute formal endorsements. Visa's She's Next Grand Programme is open to small businesses and organisations in the Republic of Ireland that are majority owned by women, operating across all industries and sectors. To enter, applicants are asked to complete a short submission on visa.ie/shesnext by April 9th, 2026. Terms & Conditions apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  5. 5D AGO

    News Catch-Up: Femicide, Internet Addiction and Trans Women Banned from the Olympics

    This week's news episode covers the latest from the Middle East, the Olympic Committee's decision to ban trans women from competing and a positive move for those who experience miscarriages in the north of Ireland. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  6. MAR 27

    The First Inaugural Reality Catch-Up!

    We're changing it up! In this episode I discuss the latest news from reality tv, and give my take on the most recent episodes of Summer House, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, RHOBH, Ladies of London and MAFS Australia. I really hope you enjoy. I am VERY sorry for the sniffling, for some reason my noise started dribbling and instead of stopping to blow it I did my best to power through? Silly girl. I guys chatting on mic for an hour straight is new and I'm learning. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  7. MAR 25

    Entertainment Catch-Up: Chappell Roan in Brazil, Taylor Frankie Paul and LEAVE BARRY KEOGHAN ALONE

    There's lots to discuss this week, so thankfully James O'Hagan is onhand to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the drama around Chappell Roan in Brazil, the tale of Taylor Frankie Paul and The Bachelorette plus the online abuse of Barry Keoghan and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  8. MAR 23

    News Catch-Up: St. Patrick's Day Controversy, a Big Update on Iran and Free Trees

    Today some breaking news happened the minute we finished recording so we hopped back on - apologies for the chaotic vibes in the middle of this episode as a result! Carl Kinsella took us through the week's stories from St. Patrick's Day in Ireland and America to free trees for Crumlin residents. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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