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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.
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Fox Force Five Podcast Kelly Crichton & Nicola O'Brien

    • Society & Culture
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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.
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    Vote! Ashely Madison, Nicola Coughlan, The fish doorbell and Oasis rumours

    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

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

    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

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

    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

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    • 34 min
    Summer holiday bargains, Fallout, Viola Liuzzo, Peggy and Molly, and Kneecap

    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

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

    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

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    • 30 min
    Sustaining clothes, Wilma Mankiller, 3 Body Problem and ABBA on the move

    Sustaining clothes, Wilma Mankiller, 3 Body Problem and ABBA on the move

    This week our first item is about the quality of clothes - new research shows the price of clothes doesn't necessarily indicate their durability or quality. We talk about how we can make them last longer.
    Nicola has some TV recommendations including 3 Body Problem on Disney+ and Homicide: New York. Kelly watched The Long Good Friday and muses over it's place in the canon of British film.
    Our Fox of the Week is an amazing woman Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
    Nicola's follow this week is for @foodporn on insta and TikTok, kinda does what it says on the tin.
    Finally, you might be able to catch the ABBAtars next time you hit Las Vegas.
    Thanks for listening.x

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    • 32 min

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Kat_0714 ,

Fun, informative and great company!

As an Irishwoman living in New York, I look forward to having a cup of tea and tuning in to hear the latest episode of Fox Force Five. Their sister banter is relatable and lovable, and makes me feel like we are all sitting around the table together for a leisurely chat. The five topics that Kelly and Nicola cover each week are always well-researched and nicely curated — always relevant and often not something I was previously aware of. I would highly recommend this podcast!

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