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- Episode 12
This week we are battling internet issues, snot and tears to bring you five things you need to know on Fox Force Five.
With so many now having received, or to soon receive, their vaccine we’re letting you know about UNICEF’s ‘Get a vaccine, give a vaccine’ campaign. ‘Murder at the Cottage’ Jim Sheirdan’s new Sky One documentary surrounding the Sophie Tucson du Plantier murder forms the basis for our telly chat this week. Our Fox of the Week is a woman you may not have heard of before but will be astounded by how her actions helped shape world history. We learn all about Maureen Sweeney.
What you’ve all been waiting for, well what some people have been waiting for, is up next - the return of Love Island. Nicola gives us the inside track on what to expect and some recommends for who to follow for all the updates and goss.Finally we have some news for David Bowie and Diana Ross fans. A particularly vast breadth of topics this week!
Link to UNICEF campaign info
https://www.unicef.ie/donate/get-a-vaccine-give-a-vaccine/#1
Link to Bowie convention
https://bowieconvention.com
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34 min - Episode 11
We are full of the joys of...summer this week. Amongst the five things you need to know this week we kick of with a list of some of the best publicity stunts and marketing ploys ever - inspired by that cool little VW that delivered the match ball at the opening game of the Euros last week. This is followed by, wait for it, a cinema review - yes indeed, Nicola made it to the cinema this week - we are excited to tell you all about A Quiet Place II. Our Fox of the Week this week is a historical figure and a true badass woman, Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connacht.
Nicola has some great follows on Insta this week that will have you laughing all the way to the pub @mammybanter & @killersundy
We finish up with some nostalgia and flamboyance and celebrate 20 years of Moulin Rouge and the legend that is Baz Luhrman. A great episode with lots of interesting info you may not have been aware of. Please join us for Fox Force Five!
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40 min - Episode 10We're back! After a week to exhale and smell the roses we return to your ears with five things you need to know. This week we kick of with a chat about Pride, it being June and all. We then spend waaaay too long talking about TV and the Friends Reunion (yes, we know it was two weeks ago but we couldn't not mention it :)) Our Fox of the Week is the inimitable Frida Kahlo, what a colourful life she led! Followed by a great gift tip that you will have serious craic purchasing. We finish up with some music news which includes the reintroduction of LIVE, YES, LIVE music in Ireland. Whoo...it's all go. Jump on board with us on the good ship Fox Force Five!
Pride in Ireland 2021
dublinpride.ie
https://www.facebook.com/corkpride/
Link to Elton John/Charlize Theron letter to Boris Johnson;
https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/open-letter-to-boris-johnson/
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51 min - Episode 9We are chockablock with useful information this week. Kelly has tips on how to make your life more environmentally friendly (watch out for the moon cup chat!). Nic gives us a tip on some oldies but goodies for the telly. Our Fox of the Week is the coolest nonagenarian around Irish Apfel and you're not going to believe this but you really need to know about @peoplesellingmirrors. We finish up with some info on the gender disparity on the Irish airwaves and how this is impacting women in particular.
The companies we mention in relation to environmentally friendly reusable options are
www.cheekywipes.com and www.greenoutlook.ie
To find out more about the Why Not Her? Collective and their important work you can visit at whynother.net & follow @whynotherire #WhyNotHer.
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45 min - Episode 8We made episode 8! And it's a cracker. We talk about a brilliant new community group the Sanctuary Runners. Nicola takes us through Halston, a fashionistas must-see, starring Ewan McGregor (Kelly's BFF don't you know!). Our Fox of the Week is the force that is Vicky Phelan, who uncovered the CervicalCheck scandal in Ireland in 2018. Our follow of the week is for a hilarious Irish comedian Shane Daniel Byrne, hear all about what he gets up to on Twitter and we round off this week's show with the quintessential listener's choice - Eurovision! Kelly's backing Austria - find out some really interesting fun facts about the competition. Hop on board the good ship Fox Force Five for all your entertainment needs this week!
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50 min - Episode 7
This week's podcast has an eclectic mix to keep you entertained. We talk sun protection and the plight of poor little Smurf the cat. Nicola takes us through the new Netflix hit 'Sons of Sam'. Our Fox of the Week is author Emma Jane Unsworth - hear all about her brave new book 'After the Storm’, which tackles the challenges of the 'utter weirdness' of new motherhood and her experience of post natal depression. Our social media tip of the week is for a hilarious Irish girl living in Spain called Kyla, find out why she's got us hooked on her stories. And the FBI have released information around Kurt Cobain's death. Sooo much going on, peacocks, Glow-Up, hairdresser-visit anticipation and more. We'd love to have you on board with us!
Link to FBI files on Kurt Cobain death:
https://vault.fbi.gov/kurt-cobain/kurt-cobain-part-01-of-01/view/
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46 min - Episode 6This week we have soooo much to keep you entertained from talks of some great new TV including David Attenborough's new documentary to just how long you should hold on to a pair of knickers! Our Fox of the Week is founder of Peachylean.com Sharon Keegan, who overcame adversity to launch a fantastic new brand for women. We take a listen to the President's take on how we should be preparing for a world post covid and we look at some of the best movie soundtracks of our generation. Nicola unveils the new and fascinating world of Google Trends to top the show off and give you something you can literally waste hours of your life on!
Link to sign petition for lifting restricions on maternity care;
https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/lift-restrictions-on-maternity-care
Link to Sharon Keegan's brand www.peachylean.com for supportive fitness wear.
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51 min - Episode 5
In this week's episode of Fox Force Five Podcast, sisters Kelly and Nicola bring you news, entertainment, Fox of the Week and music chat for your listening pleasure. Find out five things you need to know about this week.
This week's show kicks off with an update on the good work of the Citizen's Assembly on gender equality. We chat 'Mare of Easttown' on the telly bit along some other recommendations. Imelda May is our Fox of the Week in recognition of her recent stand for women in the music industry - hear all about how she is pushing back on age/gender discrimination. Nicola gives us some great leads for those coveted vintage finds and we hear all about the 'No Music on a Dead Planet' climate change campaign.
To find out more about the work of the Citizen's Assembly you can visit here.
Here are links to some of the vintage Instagram accounts and stores we discuss - happy shopping kids!
@spice_vintage https://spicevintageonline.com@prelovedbyshayandjo
@theharlequinvintage https://theharlequin.ie
ASOS https://marketplace.asos.com/women
@ninecrows. depop.com/shopninecrows
@hazelsnutsaboutvintage https://www.depop.com/hazelsnutsaboutvintage/
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53 min - Episode 4In this week's episode of Fox Force Five Podcast, sisters Kelly and Nicola bring you news, entertainment, Fox of the Week and music chat for your listening pleasure. Find out five things you need to know about this week.
We're all about the positivity this week, we delve into how we can practice better 'self-love'. We allow the first man to feature as our Fox of the Week, yes you guessed it, our wonderful president Michael D.Higgins. We talk about 'Why did you kill me?', we find out what subscription services Nicola thinks you should spend your hard earned dollars on and we have loads of ABBA news (as well as a catch up on other general news and craic). We hope you'll join us for chat!
To find out more about the Body Shop's 'Self-love' campaign you can visit https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/about-us/activism/self-love/a/a00038
Subscription services we talk about(try to avoid gout and drink responsibly people):
boxofwine.ie
Theginbox.ie
Bouquetbox.ie
Sheridanscheesemongers.com
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55 min - Episode 3
In this episode of Fox Force Five Podcast, sisters Kelly and Nicola bring you news, entertainment, Fox of the Week and music chat for your listening pleasure. Find out five things you need to know about this week. We talk about some glass ceilings being broken this week, news related to eating disorders (please be aware this could be triggering), the one and only Vivienne Westwood, great telly, @LauraDeBarra and much more. We'd love to have you with us!
You can check out @alicorriganxo for more information on the eating disorders story we share and you can edit and use this google doc link if you want to contact your local TD about this issue https://t.co/d6hOPE3dFV?amp=1
For support around eating disorders please visit www.bodywhys.ie
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About Fox Force Five Podcast
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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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