Bandwagons

You asked, the wagons listened! Bríd and Fionnuala weigh in on #WagathaChristie, AKA the brewing feud between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy that threatened to break the internet harder than a Kardashian arse. But are there truly any winners in this War Of The Wags? Plus, Bríd asks Fionnuala where she stands on celebrity feuds of the past. 

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How did a group of lads go from being broke back-packers to selling out venues across the world with games of bingo and dildos? Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by two of Bingo Loco's head honchos, Will Meara and Andrew Stanley, to discuss the brand's runaway success.

Never has a topic made two twenty-somethings feel old. Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the online worlds of VSCO and TikTok to try and figure out what the hell the kids are talking about. What makes a VSCO girl? And how are people making a mint off of TikTok?

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Upon the release of the third book in the franchise, Bríd and Fionnuala, joined by authors Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, break down the literary phenomenon Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling - or OMGWACA as its affectionately known among fans. Plus, the wagons play a game of 'Notions Or Nice?' to decide where Aisling would land on certain millennial favourites.

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Unce unce unce! On this week's episode, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by Irish DJ and producer Marty Guilfoyle to discuss why he swapped prawn crackers for sick beats. 

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Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh! This week, Bríd and Fionnuala delve into the world of ASMR, as suggested by listener Sinead (hi Sinead!) Are either of them prone to fuzzy heads while listening to people whisper? And what other bizarre YouTube sub-genres do the wagons find comfort in?

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I JUST TOOK A DNA TEST, TURNS OUT I'M 100% A WAGON. This week, Bríd and Fionnuala are here to celebrate former mini-bandwagon Lizzo's meteoric rise to the top. Why did it take her so long to crack the mainstream market when fans like friend-of-the-pod Victoria Secret have been singing her praises for years? Can she maintain the momentum that continues to build around her? And which noughties popstar did Bríd mistake for a Slane headliner?

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As the wagons go weekly, Bríd and Fionnuala usher in the tenth series of beloved reality show, The Great British Bake Off (#GBBO, for those who speak solely in hashtags). In an era when it could be argued that TV is more toxic than ever, what makes an amateur baking content so attractive to viewers?

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This week, Bríd and Fionnuala are joined by author and fellow podcaster Sophie White to discuss why people are mad to start a podcast nowadays. Plus, what makes a good podcast? Have we reached peak podcast? And why are the Irish still reluctant to support some of their own?

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As The Lion King roars back into cinemas with a live action remake (featuring BEYONCÉ!!!), Bríd and Fionnuala discuss whether recreating the stories of our childhood is ever a good idea.

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