We become the official Sam Neill appreciation club on the pod this week, are AS giddy as goats for some unexplained reason (full moon?!) we dethrone The Crown and look into Prince Harry's autobiography. We're curious about land otters, and have some stellar some true crime recommendations.

More make-up love for our fave - Amy Connolly and her Sculpted range, we talk dog dressing - jaw-dropping homes, give more Irish gift ideas and talk tear jerking shows for anyone looking for a good weepy watch. Find full show notes, below: 

TV Guide

Hunt for the Wilderpeople - set in New Zealand, starring Sam Neill (Google Movies) we HIGHLY rate (97% on RT)

The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself - gory, slick with violence and witchcraft - by Ryan Murphy (Netflix) (92% on RT)

From Scratch - starring Zoe Saldana (Netflix) trigger warning it's SO sad. (92% on RT)

We dissect The Crown, what little we've watched of it to date.

World Wide Web

Trish finds a Michelin Star approved egg poaching method, watch here.

We look into the jaw-dropping Arch Digest cliff edge homes - see here.

Trey Kennedy's Hallmark sketches, SO funny - see here.

Recommendations

Trish recommends Red Handed, true crime podcast in a comprehensive style.

Marie then mentions S-Town, ten episode true crime documentary pod.

Marie's loving Sculpted by Amy Connolly products - her bronzer and setting mist.

Honourable mention for the Garnier Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask.

Biz Chat

Trish mentions Han Clothing in Derry, retail store in the Craft Village in Derry and find her online here.

Laura Buchanan X Rain & Conker Donegal themed bibs available in Babyzone, Rain & Conker, Laura's website and in The Counter.

Diary of a CEO Podcast, recent Marie Forleo episode, Marie (Shields) recommends!

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Do you get wildly defiant about watching a popular show because everyone is pushing it on you?! We can relate, as Marie is doing more Ted Lasso canvassing on Trish this week. We’re talking familiar faces, and how Tom Hardy caused Trish heartache.

We get in depth with our confectionery preferences and the associated national scandal, Daniel O’Donnell’s slasher sideline is discussed - we come for Charlotte Tilbury again (!) and discover some seedy snail facts. Find full show notes, below: 

TV Guide

The White Lotus Season 2 is out, available now on Now TV (89% on RT)

Trish has trauma years after watching Locke (2013) starring Tom Hardy. 

The School for Good and Evil available on Netflix, a nice Sunday family watch. 

We mention Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities series on Netflix 

World Wide Web

We deconstruct the ‘Celebrations’ Scandal, read more here.

Night of the Daniels by Re-act productions and Daniel O’Donnell, watch here. 

Recommendations

Back with the snail mucin, IT Cosmetics CC cream, buy here.

Try chocolate Mikados with caramel centre in all grocery shops now. 

Louis Walsh on The Laughs of Your Life podcast, listen here.

Biz Chat

Elon’s having a ball let loose on the Twittersphere. 

If you’re looking for a top notch Sunday Roast, Mr. Chippie Mountain Top Letterkenny for the WIN. 

West Cork Beard Company is a great place to get gifts for your bearded buds. 

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Freshly shook from a turbulent trip over Lough Salt, Trish and Marie are back this week with a mixed bag of craic, from Ye’s beef with Clonakilty to video rental throwbacks - our endless love of Katsu curry continues and meet another scent-sational Irish business. 

Discover how to curate your wardrobe while watching tv,  find out which actor Matt Perry could live without - and learn about some bizarre doppelgangers… Find full shownotes, below: 

TV Guide

Coming soon to Netflix, a ten-part workplace comedy - Blockbuster (Nov 3rd)

Trish also references the documentary which inspired this, The Last Blockbuster (2020)

Trish recommends a reality travel show - The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals

-Marie referred to a show called Motel Makeover

Banshees of Inisherin out now in cinemas (Martin mcDonagh, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) Marie & Darren loved. (97% on RT)

The Playlist (Netflix) (& - 100% on RT) drama based on the story of Spotify. 

World Wide Web

We discussed Ye controversies, namely his beef with Madame Tussauds. 

Matthew Perry’s biography and the snippets/dramas around it. 

“I’m not a look-a-like” series can be viewed here and the article Marie mentioned, is here. 

The viral hack to protect your feet while wearing high heels.

Follow the @thegaeligegal for brilliant beauty hacks and cupla focál. 

Find all your favourite tv looks on Shop Your TV. 

Recommendations

Trish recommends Nature’s Pharm Green Tea, buy here. 

Marie is mad to try the Wagamamas Katsu Curry Mayo now in Dunnes Stores

…and loved the Scrumptious LK cupcakes and treats. 

Biz Chat

Trish recommends the Home Moment candles - turf scented, Irish made - complete with sound-scape.

Marie is loving the thrifting and upcycling from @laurathriftedlooks 

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Fresh from our Halloween themed episodes (available now) we’re back with our usual everyday craic-filled format! We’ve watched the Watcher so you don’t have to (!) and are delighted to discover rising Irish stars breaking into Hollywood via TikTok.

We’ve some unsexy yet VERY useful, recommendations this week, we throw it back to our beloved boybands and have super innovative and retro business finds for you! Find full show notes, below;

TV Guide

Trish recommends Midnight Club (another Mike Flanagan creation) - which holds the Guinness World Record for most jump-scares in one episode! (Netflix) 88% on RT

The Watcher - Trish watched - (Netflix- a Ryan Murphy creation) 

Marie recommends Mr Ballen’s take on the Watcher for the true story, watch here.

Marie recommends The Bear (Disney Plus) 100% on RT 

We talk about how good Uncut Gems is (movie, Netflix) starring Adam Sandler

Atlanta, also on Disney Plus is a good shout

World Wide Web

Ruth Codd is an Irish rising star - who acts in Midnight Club and was discovered on Tiktok - Trish is seriously impressed by Ruths performance and origin story, follow here. 

Trish chats about the eerie guerilla marketing tactics used to promote the new thriller, Smile. 

We are #RogerCleye obsessed; Tiktok rabbit holes galore with this relatable gift that keeps on giving. 

Marie discusses James Corden restaurant gate and Olivia Wilde’s salad dressing saga as well as BTS being drafted to the military at the height of their fame and reminisce on our Westlife love.

Recommendations

Trish recommends Compeed blister patches/stickers for your forthcoming city breaks or extensive walking! Lifesavers for the blister prone or ahead of a step-heavy trip.

Marie is loving her comfy black heeled sock boots from Greenes.

Marie recommends SmartyPants in Bonagee if you’re arranging a kids party or new to the kids party scene. 

Biz Chat

Trish discovered an amazing Halloween business - Farmaphobia “With 5 Terrifying Haunts spread over 100 Acres of Fear, Ireland's BIGGEST Halloween Event is not to be missed.” in county Meath running until Nov 2nd. 

Marie has been seeing some cool posts from Jackie’s 90s themed cocktail bar in Dublin.

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Part Two of our Halloween Special - including the highly requested exclusive folklore tale from Dominick Shields! And an abundance of fun and frightening spooky stuff that spilled over from part-one. We also discuss Halloween in Derry City - dwarf and stingy Jack 'lore, Halloween game ideas, our Halloween 2022 costume predictions and much more! Enjoy!

Spooky movie - 'Dayshift' starring Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco & Snoop Dog (Netflix)

Scary movie - '1408' starring John Cusack (Google Play)

Halloween Franchise starring Jamie Lee Curtis

TV Show - The Watcher (Netflix)

Kid friendly movie - Monster House starring Steve Buscemi (Netflix)

Cult classic movie - Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney Plus)

And some verifiable and folklore based stories, facts, trivia and memories sprinkled in too!

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Part one of our spooky special is LIVE to kick off Halloween month (yes, it gets a whole month now) Ghost-stories galore as well as our top horror genre picks - we throw it back to Halloween nostalgia from the 90’s and celebrate the facts and folklore around the origins of Halloween! We had SO much to say on the topic, that we’ll squeeze a part two in later this month, so - it’s not too late to regale us with your tales, too! ( @noothercraic_pod on Insta)

Spooky TV Guide

Trish recommends the work of filmmaker Mike Flanaghan (The Haunting of Hill House/Bly Manor) available on Netflix

Marie realised she loves a thriller movie by Mike Flanaghan, Hush (2016) Netflix

Both reminisce on Hocus Pocus, and look forward to Hocus Pocus 2 (Disney +)

Trish’s first horror movie was - Sleepy Hollow (1999 - Tim Burton) 

Marie’s was - The Six Sense (1999 - M. Night Shyamalan)

Trish has some surreal facts about The Exorcist  (1973)

Marie shares some unusual background on The Shining (1980)

Speaking of Stephen King, Trish was disturbed by In the Tall Grass (2019) Netflix

And Marie can barely type her scariest horror experience - The Babadook (2014)

We share a story about the Barnesmore Gap Ghost - more here.

There’s an abundance of Halloween based trivia shared in the episode with no exact reference links, you’ll simply have to listen - or msg us for more context if needed - we’d only be delighted to dig deeper.

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Our Sharon Horgan fangirling continues in this week's episode, and our (alleged) high profile listener - Mr Stephen King -  shares our taste in telly. We wonder where all of the good horrors have gone and Marie sharpens her Kardashian defense.

Cosy, beige, sheep - we try the #threewordmethod to define our personal style, we get deep into our fave topic ; skincare chat and a shout-out to the builders on Croagh Patrick! Full show-notes, below;

TV Guide

We’re still harping on about Bad Sisters - SO good (Apple TV) and Trish is re-watching Shameless (UK) (More 4) Marie also recommends Motherland (Netflix)

We mention the forthcoming ‘Wednesday’ Tim Burton's series adaptation of the Adams Family (Nov ‘22 - Netflix)

The Dropout is available on Disney Plus (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) - eight episode series based on a true story. 

World Wide Web

Servers across the world are trying the controversial pigtail trend which seems to be increasing their tips, read more here.

The three word method on TikTok to define style, watch more here. 

‘As If Nothing Happened’ photo series using Ai technology to see how iconic celebrities would look had they lived longer, see the photos here.

Kim Kardashian and Scott Disick being sued in connection to an Instagram photo lottery ‘scam’ allegation, read more here. 

Recommendations

Marie recommends Image Vital C Overnight Mask version of their serum, buy here.

We’re hearing great things about Hydra Facials (Fitzgerald Clinic and Grainne Edwards Beauty/Skin do these)

Trish recommends foil face masks, she bought a hyaluronic acid one in Salon Services. 

Clarins ‘Take the Day Off’ facial cleansing balm, buy here.

Trish recommends climbing Croagh Patrick, find out more - here.

Biz Chat

Football Special comes up in the chats, buy here. 

Glow in the dark solar powered road markings being trialed in Australia, see here.

Doodle.com for planning group outings. 

Marie recommends shopping local and specifically, ShopLK.

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From crying animals to creepy graffiti, a tonne of craic this week; on the TV front Trish gives us a little Emmys recap, some of Marie’s aforementioned faves even made the cut! We’ve hedged our bets on the next EGOT and reveal some gluten free gems. 

We’re looking for the Ireland’s Next Top Lighthouse Lover - we also uncover a groundbreaking hangover cure. Viral BBQ guys and double denim moments a’plenty and the world's first activist billionaire to actually walk the talk, all on this week’s pod; full show-notes below; 

TV Guide

Emmy Winners we rate: Succession (Now TV) Ted Lasso (Apple TV) White Lotus (Now TV)

We mention Emily in Paris Season 3 coming soon - we both loved the first two.  

Creepy mystery thriller called ‘I Came By’ starring Hugh Bonneville on Netflix. 

Five Days at Memorial (Apple TV) a medical drama set at a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina.

World Wide Web

Trish found the amazing songbird, Dimash Kudaibergen - ‘the best singer in the world’ - a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with the most versatile range….ever! -  listen here

@OnlySlaggin on TikTok - prepare to drool at this viral NI BBQ and steak enthusiast.

PLT’s controversial Queen Elizabeth RIP Edit, read more here

Honourable mention to @thatswatson ‘s reaction to the iconic B*witched C’est La Vie video, watch here. 

Recommendations 

Trish reckons Lifeline Hangover Defense which works to avoid potential hangovers. Buy here.

Fanad Lighthouse, Donegal - well worth a visit according to Trish. (Tours and accommodation available, more info here)

Marie recommends Ristorante Gluten Free Mozzarella pizzas (have found in Tesco) 

Katsu Chicken Curry Salad - available in the lunch section in M&S 

Biz Chat

Hills Menswear (make sure you find the right one, lol) sustainable menswear brand by a Donegal brand, shop here.

We discuss billionaire founder of the outdoor fashion brand Patagonia giving away his entire company to a charitable trust, read more here.

Record, cassette and cd sale in the LK Community Centre on the 25th of September, more info - here.

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Take a trip to Turkey with Trish & Marie this week.. (or, don’t - as the case may be!) we look into some Agatha Christie whodunnit murder mystery movies, take a look at potential podcast rivals, find out why we didn’t launch a true crime pod and we discuss drankin’ from cocktails to kombucha!

No Other Craic recommends some giftable and edible products (from paw-traits to candy floss inspired fruits!) walk down memory lane to our gamer-days and get our Russells mixed up(!) Tune in for more and see full show-notes, below: 

TV Guide

Murder on the Orient Express (2017) available on Disney + and gets 61% on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Death on the Nile (2022) available on Google Movies and gets 62% on Rotten Tomatoes 

Knives Out (2019) available on Google Movies and Now TV and gets 97 on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Always Be My Maybe (2019) available on Netflix and gets 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Clocktower is a Japanese videogame from (1996) which was available for the Playstation. 

You can read more to spark your memory, here. 

World Wide Web

Beware of the pitfalls of traveling abroad to save money on procedures - Amanda’s documentation of her Turkey veneers gone wrong serves as a warning, read more here or - follow @amandaturner1809  

Kim Kardashian’s forthcoming podcast ‘The System’ has yet to be released but is a collab with Spotify. 

Meghan Markle’s podcast is available now exclusively with Spotify and is called Archetypes. 

See Avril Lavigne react to her Melissa conspiracy theory, here. 

Dry cleaning blowing minds on TikTok via PatricksCameraRoll, here. 

Recommendations 

Cotton Candy Grapes are a thing (a delicious thing) available in M&S and now Aldi + Lidl too. 

Small batch Donegal artisan gut health beverage - Na Dalaigh Kombucha can be found here on Insta 

Biz Chat

Scribble Dribble Crafts - take a look at the beautiful watercolour portraits, here. 

Tapped Dublin will be located where the Porterhouse Grafton St was previously and you can follow, here. 

The Budweiser Ad Trish mentions, can be viewed, here. 

JLo’s Google Image Internet Breaking (or making!) dress can be seen, here.

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Sweater Weather Is upon us! To kick off September, this week Trish & Marie delve into a twist on the Autumnal coffee and candles craze - with a coffee free caffeine drink AND unusual candles that we’d think twice about lighting tbh! 

No Other Craic look back on cosy nineties rom coms and why they’re good for the soul - and may have created a job opportunity for Lindsay Lohan... (“you can thank us later LiLo hun!”) We cover the mystique of Kate Moss, and find out why Virgos could be signing on for unemployment benefit… Tune in for more and see full show-notes, below;

TV Guide

Me Time is a trending movie out now on Netflix (Rotten Tomatoes don’t rate it but maybe make up your own minds)

Colleen signs on for Wagatha Christy themed Disney documentary, more on that, here. 

Autumnal Movies: 

When Harry Met Sally (1989) and gets 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

Practical Magic (1998) and gets 23% on Rotten Tomatoes but is a Millennial Fever Dream rite of passage. 

World Wide Web

Kate Moss Breaks Down 20 Iconic Look for British Vogue, watch here.

JLO hatin’ on Virgos linked here. 

Footage promoting a forthcoming Autumn/Winter event in Westmeath; ‘Land of Light’ linked here.

Recommendations

Best hand cream ever, only one you need - La Roche Posay Cicaplast - buy here. 

The La Roche PosayTikTok audio Marie referenced, here. 

Yerba Mate is the highly caffeinated natural herb/drink - we mention it in canned form - can be bought here. 

(links are not affiliated - shop local where possible!)

Biz Chat

Donegal/Ulster Irish Restaurant Awards Winners on a local level - Olde Glen Bar & Restaurant had ‘Best Chef, Ciaran Sweeney’ - Harbour Bar Downings won ‘Best Bar’ and LemonTree Letterkenny won Best Restaurant.

The gorgeous Celtic Candles, linked here.

-Or if any of the stanky scents appealed to you, Stinky Candle Co. linked here.

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