Fox Force Five Podcast Kelly Crichton & Nicola O'Brien

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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First up with hear from the legend that is Olivia Coleman on the gender pay gap in Hollywood as well as her love of swearing.
Nicola has a couple of reviews for the telly this week, Madame Web and the challenging Quiet on Set: the dark side of kids TV.
Our fox this week is Jasmin Paris who just became the first female finisher of the Berkeley Marathons - an epic feet to run 100miles in less than 60hours - she did it with 99secs to spare.
Nicola has a great follow this week for fashionista @wisdmk on insta.
Finally, Courtney Love has a new podcast about women in music, Courtney Love's Women - hear why you should check it out.
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We're trying to keep it light first thing this week with some top style trends - we're not on board with all of them but that's no reason why you shouldn't be!
Our TV chat this week revolves around two very different items - Lindsay Lohan's Netflix film, An Irish Wish and a new documentary on their You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolf Pack - a story of sexual assault.
Our fox this week is Irish poet Eavan Boland and Kelly reads a couple of her very beautiful poems to celebrate this St.Patrick's Day.
Nicola regales us with the top Irish websites and there may be a few surprises in there.
Finally we talk about the Irish artists who are boycotting SXSW this year owing to their partnership with the US military and weapons companies.
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