Flop Culture

Flop Culture episodes:

• 06.21.2024

  Are The Charts In Their Flop Era? Chart Gouging, Album Variants and What It All Means For Pop Music (with Michael Cragg) [Patreon Exclusive]

  Journalist and author of Reach For The Stars Michael Cragg joins Fionnuala to discuss the recent UK chart battle between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX and ask several questions - will the charts ever stop artists from releasing album variants?...

  
• 06.20.2024

  The Jonas Brothers' Solo Careers (with Caoimhe Ní Chathail)

  Presenter and producer Caoimhe Ní Chathail joins me to discuss the solo careers of the Jonas Brother, as Joe teases (threatens?) new music and Nick heads for Broadway. TIMESTAMPS News: 1:33 The Jonas Brothers' Solo Careers (with Caoimhe Ní Chathail): 9:51 Top...

  
• 06.13.2024

  PATREON UNLOCKED: Why Gig Etiquette Is In Its Flop Era (with Andrea Cleary)

  This week, Flop Culture is pressing pause on regular programming to bring you a taste of one of the many exclusive bonus episodes you can access if you sign up to Patreon.com/FlopCulture, as well as getting monthly show previews, and...

  
• 06.06.2024

  J Lo's Flop Era (with Shauna O'Reilly)

  Shauna O'Reilly, showbiz reporter for The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM, joins Fionnuala to discuss Jennifer Lopez's current flop era, and ponder what she can do to get out of it. TIMESTAMPS An update on Normal People S2 +...

  
• 05.30.2024

  Sweet Home Alabama (with Édaein O'Connell)

  Freelance writer Edaein O'Connell joins me to discuss the 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama.  TIMESTAMPSAndrew Scott's big year: 0:43Sweet Home Alabama (with Edaein O'Connell): 2:39Top of the Flops: 53:58 LINKS Follow Edaein on Instagram and TikTok! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan...

  
• 05.28.2024

  Bop Or Flop - Billie Eilish's 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT' (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview]

  Writer, DJ and host of Sissy That Pod Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss Billie Eilish's third album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Get 3x monthly bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 05.23.2024

  The Dark Knight Rises (with Femi Bankole)

  Black And Irish founder Femi Bankole joins Fionnuala to staunchly defend Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight sequel, The Dark Knight Rises. LINKS Follow Femi on Instagram! Follow Black And Irish on Instagram! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon...

  
• 05.21.2024

  Bop Or Flop - The Idea Of You (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview]

  Karla K and Fionnuala have a sprawling conversation on The Idea Of You - the film adaptation of the book of the same name. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 05.16.2024

  Pub And Drink Flops (with Ali Dunworth)

  Writer and author Ali Dunworth joins Fionnuala to discuss pub and drinks flops from over the years. TIMESTAMPS New Legally Blonde prequel series announced: 0:44 Pub And Drinks Flops (with Ali Dunworht): 4:32 Top of the Flops: 52:08 LINKS Buy Ali's book here! Subscribe...

  
• 05.09.2024

  Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore’ (with Kat McKenna)

  Writer and fandom expert Kat McKenna joins Fionnuala to discuss Taylor Swift’s albums ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore’ - and how the works paved the way for gargantuan success to come. TIMESTAMPS: News: 0:44 Flop: 2:47 LINKS Kat McKenna’s new book Look What You Made...

  
• 05.08.2024

  Bop Or Flop - Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' [Patreon Preview]

  Writer and DJ Louise Bruton joins Fionnuala to discuss Dua Lipa's third album, Radical Optimism. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 05.02.2024

  U2's 'Get On Your Boots' (with Irish Number Ones' Aidan Curran)

  Writer and brain behind the blog Irish Number Ones' Aidan Curran joins Fionnuala to discuss U2's Get On Your Boots - and how the song ended the band's stellar international chart success. TIMESTAMPS All of Taylor Swift's broken records: 0:46 U2's...

  
• 04.30.2024

  After We Collided (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview]

  Karla K returns to discuss the first sequel to After, After We Collided. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 04.25.2024

  Looking (with Alex Philamond)

  Writer and manicurist Alex Philamond joins me to discuss the HBO series Looking - the Jonathan Groff-led show that was pitched as the gay Sex And The City. But, despite its compelling cast of characters and a dedicated fanbase, Looking...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan)

  Writer and beauty editor joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2000 ballet drama Center Stage. TIMESTAMPS Coachella debrief: 0:44 Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan): 9:07 Top of the Flops: 53:46 LINKS Subscribe to Aisling's Substack here! Follow Aisling on Instagram here! Get bonus content...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Bop Culture - Fleabag S2 E4 (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview]

  Fionnuala and Eoin recap Fleabg season two, episode four. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 04.11.2024

  Brooklyn Beckham's Career (with Justin Myers)

  Writer and author Justin Myers AKA The Guyliner joins me to discuss Brooklyn Beckham's career, and nepo babies at large. TIMESTAMPSBillie Eilish announces new album: 0:44Brooklyn Beckham's career (with Justin Myers): 4:51Top of the Flops: 1:00:33 LINKS Pre-order Justin's new book...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Bop or Flop - Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' (with Zara Hedderman) [Patreon Preview]

  Writer Zara Hedderman joins Fionnuala to discuss the new Beyoncé album Cowboy Carter. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 04.04.2024

  The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (with John Spillane)

  Comedian John Spillane joins Fionnuala to discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 2. TIMESTAMPSThe Lizzo of it all: 0:46The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (with John Spillane): 4:53Top of the Flops: 1:06:02 LINKS Follow John on Instagram and on TikTok! Support the podcast on Patreon...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Step Up 2: The Streets (with Hannah Mamalis)

  Comedian, writer and actor Hannah Mamalis joins me to discuss dance smash Step Up 2: The Streets. TIMESTAMPSEuphoria delayed, Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen: 1:20Step Up 2: The Streets (with Hannah Mamalis): 8:26 LINKS Follow Hannah on Instagram here! Support the...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Cheryl (with Cian Macken)

  Makeup artist Cian Macken joins Fionnuala to discuss fellow It Girl, Cheryl (née Tweedy/Cole/Fernandez-Versini). TIMESTAMPSDan Schneider reacts to Quiet On Set revelations (TRIGGER WARNING): 1:03Cheryl (with Cian Macken): 14:58 LINKS Follow Cian on TikTok and Instagram! Get bonus content on Patreon -...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Bop Or Flop - Ariana Grande's 'eternal sunshine' (with Louise Bruton) [Patreon Preview]

  Writer and DJ Louise Bruton joins Fionnuala to discuss Ariana Grande's latest album eternal sunshine'. Subscribe to get the full episode + more bonus episodes - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 03.14.2024

  Moody Covers Of Pop Songs In TV & Film (with Switched On Pop's Charlie Harding)

  Writer, producer and host of Switched On Pop Charlie Harding joins me to discuss the trend of moody covers of pop songs being used as needle drops/syncs in TV and film. Listen to Switched On Pop wherever you get podcasts! TIMESTAMPSLouis Walsh...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Bop Or Flop - Love Island All Stars (with Orlaith Condon) [Patreon Preview]

  My Pod On Paper and Don't Quote Me host Orlaith Condon joins Fionnuala to discuss Love Island All Stars and the future of the franchise. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 03.08.2024

  Bop Culture - Fleabag S2 E3 (with Eoin Keane)

  Eoin Keane returns to recap Fleabag season two, episode three. Listen to the full episode plus tonnes more bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 03.07.2024

  The Real Housewives Of D.C. (with Laura DeBarra)

  Best-selling author Laura DeBarra joins Fionnuala to discuss the short-lived The Real Housewives of D.C. TIMESTAMPSThe alleged behind-the-scenes drama on the set of Queer Eye + where the hell is Kate Middleton?: 0:44The Real Housewives of D.C. (with Laura DeBarra): 15:25Top...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Bop Or Flop - True Detective: Night Country (with Cian Roche) [Patreon Preview]

  Cian joins Fionnuala to dissect the fourth iteration of True Detective, as well as the future of the franchise. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 02.29.2024

  Leap Year (with Muireann O'Connell)

  Broadcaster and presenter Muireann O'Connell joins me to discuss the 2010 film Leap Year. Watch Muireann on Ireland AM Monday to Thursday! Follow Muireann on Instagram here!  Support the podcast on Patreon and get bonus content - patreon.com/flopculture TIMESTAMPSReal Housewives drama; Ariana Grande's latest...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Is BookTok In Its Flop Era? (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview]

  Karla K returns to discuss her involvement with BookTok - TikTok's book community - as well as the dramas unfolding among authors and genres. Get the full episode on Patreon and Apple Podcast Subscriptions - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Totally Scott-Lee (with Nessa Morrissey)

  Co-host of the Unveiled podcast Nessa Morrissey joins Fionnuala to reminisce on the mid-2000's reality TV show Totally Scott-Lee. TIMESTAMPS: News: 0:57 Interview: 3:53 Top Of The Flops: 37:14 LINKS Listen to Unveiled with Niamh and Nessa wherever you get your podcasts!...

  
• 02.18.2024

  Bop Culture - Sharp Objects (with Cian McCarthy) [Patreon Preview]

  Cian McCarthy returns to discuss the critically-acclaimed small screen adaptation of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects. Get the full episode now on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 02.15.2024

  Tulisa (with Aaron Twitchen)

  Comedian and writer Aaron Twitchen joins Fionnuala to unpack the career of The Female Boss, Tulisa. TIMESTAMPS News: 0:58 Tulisa with Aaron Twitchen: 7:26 LINKS Follow Aaron on Instagram and TikTok! Buy tickets to his tour here! Preorder his book Homo History...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Bop Or Flop - Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show (with Adam Shanahan) [Patreon Preview]

  Editor Adam Shanahan and Fionnuala unpack Usher's Super Bowl Halftime performance. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 02.08.2024

  Don't Trust The B---- In Apartment 23 (with Celebrity Memoir Book Club)

  Ashley Hamilton and Claire Parker AKA Celebrity Memoir Book Club join Fionnuala to discuss Don't Trust The B---- In Apartment 23. TIMESTAMPSNews: 0:47Interview: 11:55Top of the Flops: 53:06 THE CORRECT ORDER TO WATCH DON'T TRUST THE B IN 1. Pilot; 2....

  
• 02.05.2024

  Bop Or Flop - Grammys 2024 (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview]

  Sissy That Pod's Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2024 Grammys. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 02.01.2024

  The Solo Careers Of One Direction

  As Liam Payne teases LP2, Fionnuala looks back on floppiest members of One Direction. Support the podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 01.25.2024

  The Society (with Clodagh Meaney)

  Assistant Producer of Crime World and Producer of Beast: The Murder of Nora Sheehan joins me to discuss one-and-done Netflix series The Society. TIMESTAMPS Oscar noms snubs + Normani's new album: 0:56The Society with Clodagh Meaney: 12:03Top of the Flops: 50:52 Listen to...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Bop Or Flop - Saltburn (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview]

  Eoin Keane joins Fionnuala to discuss Saltburn and, perhaps more frustratingly, Saltburn discourse. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 01.19.2024

  SuccHeads - Emmys + Golden Globes Reaction & SAG + Oscars Predictions (with Eoin Keane)

  Eoin Keane rejoins Fionnuala to toast Succession's success this awards season, as well as looking ahead to the upcoming Screen Actor's Guild Awards and the Academy Awards. Get more episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Eoin on Instagram and X! Hosted on...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Mean Girls 2 (with Zeinab)

  Presenter and singer Zeinab joins Fionnuala to discuss a sequel in name but not in nature - Mean Girls 2. Hear Zeinab every week day morning on FM104's Strawberry Alarm Clock! TIMESTAMPS Mean Girls 2 with Zeinab: 2:44 Top of the Flops:...

  
• 01.14.2024

  R.I.P. Kim Kardashian: Hollywood (with Keira Gilleece) [Patreon Preview]

  Kardashian superfan Keira Gilleece joins Fionnuala on Patreon to discuss the end of the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 01.11.2024

  True Detective Season 2 (with Brian Lloyd)

  Brian Lloyd, host of He Ain't Heavy and movies editor at entertainment.ie, returns to FC towers to talk to Fionnuala about True Detective's ill-fated second season. Listen to He Ain't Heavy wherever you get your podcasts! Get ad-free and bonus content on...

  
• 12.30.2023

  Top Of The Flops 2023 (with Eoin Keane, Karla K and Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview]

  Esteemed Flop Culture guests Eoin Keane, Karla K and Pádraig Wilson McCarthy attempted to help Fionnuala recap the year in pop culture at the Top Of The Flops live show back in November. Listen to the full episode on Patreon -...

  
• 12.21.2023

  The Family Stone (with Vicki Notaro)

  Author Vicki Notaro joins Fionnuala to make the case for the divisive Christmas movie The Family Stone. Interview starts at 1:15! LINKS Pre-order Vicki's book here! Follow Vicki on Instagram! Subscribe to the Celebrity Memoir Book Club Patreon! Get bonus episodes on Patreon...

  
• 12.20.2023

  Bop Or Flop - Christmas Songs From The '00s, '10s and '20s (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview]

  DJ and Sissy That Pod host Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss contemporary Christmas pop music - what it takes to join the Christmas Music Canon™ and what modern releases are bops and flops. Get the full episode + more bonus...

  
• 12.14.2023

  High Fidelity (2020) (with Senita Appiakorang)

  Singer songwriter Senita Appiakorang joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2020 television adaptation of High Fidelity. TIMESTAMPS News: 2:51 High Fidelity (2020) with Senita Appiakorang: 14:59 Top of the Flops: 1:03:58   LINKS Listen to Shookrah and Sister Fenix wherever you...

  
• 12.07.2023

  Hear'Say (with Feargh Curtis)

  Podcaster, singer and celebrant Feargh Curtis joins Fionnuala to discuss pop ban Hear'Say. LINKS Follow Fearg on Instagram! Listen to Let's Talk About The Arts and Re-imagining Ceremonies wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Bob Dylan's 'Self Portrait' (with David Tapley of Tandem Felix)

  David Tapley of Tandem Felix joins Fionnuala for a Bob Dylan primer and a look back at one of the flops to end all flops, Self Portrait. Tandem Felix's new album, There's A New Sherriff In Town is available now! Support Flop...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Masters Of The Universe (with Andrew McCarroll)

  Fionnuala is joined by writer and host of Extra Vision Andrew McCarroll to discuss Masters Of The Universe, a He-Man flop film adaptation. Listen to Extra Vision wherever you get your podcasts! TIMESTAMPS FLOP: 1:16 LINKS Watch Masters Of The Universe on YouTube!...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Fatal Deviation (with Hugh Carr)

  Writer and podcaster Hugh Carr introduces Fionnuala to Ireland’s first (and only?) martial arts movie - Fatal Deviation. Listen to Hugh’s podcast Na Seansálaithe wherever you get your podcasts! TIMESTAMPS FLOP: 1:22 LINKS Watch Fatal Deviation on YouTube! Follow Hugh on Instagram, Twitter...