Venting with Julie Jay

'He was the Santa Claus of shifting - he came but once a year.'

In the wake of the viral Coldplay CEO Affair moment, I recall my own experiences of having partners do the dirt on me and also fess up to my own guilt about having been the other woman. How could you be such a horrible human being you ask (spoiler alert, I was fuelled by a combination of self-hatred and rice crispie squares).

I talk the 'pick-me girl' phenomenon, how the cool girl never truly exists and how you know if a guy likes you enough - turns out, shifting you in secret is not it.

I also touch upon Justin Timberlake bringing 'Dad in his mid-forties' energy to stages across Europe and how anyone who attends a Robbie Williams concert should be sent to Mountjoy prison with immediate effect. I also mention my incredibly poor performance on the Moncrieff Show and how it no doubt signals the end of my media career.

If you have enjoyed the pod and wanted to leave a review or a rating I would love you forever! Thanks so much for listening, J x

'People were wondering why Mary Coughlan the Tánaiste was on Elaine talking about the dangers of the contraceptive pill.'

I talk about the absolute nightmare that is eating out with kids and how my husband's behaviour at mealtimes has me on the brink of divorce. I talk about doing the Ray D'Arcy show with the icon that is Mary Coughlan and how shots were fired by the musical icon when it came to battle of the podcasts. Memory lane strikes again as I recall a story about when organised fun goes wrong.

I also confess to having done the unthinkable whilst behind the wheel of a car and am reminded, once again, that it only takes a second for something horrible to go wrong.

Thank you so so much for listening, and if you could recommend the pod to a friend or rate or review us on itunes or spotify I would be indebted to you forever! Love yas, J x

'I'm fairly sure Tommy thought I was on drugs.'

I talk attending the Alanis Morrisette concert and the lengths I went to ensure we didn't miss the last DART home. I discuss my very public breakdown on Ireland AM where I was deliriously rambling about my love for Pat Kenny and making absolutely no sense whatsoever, no doubt guaranteeing my non-appearance on live TV for years to come. In other news, I reminisce about Ivan Yates nearly calling the cops on me.

I also let the cat out of the bag as to why my emails keep bouncing back whilst working for Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority in 2007 as I share with you my manager's exceptionally problematic surname. Finally, I detail why I would be arrested should I deign to grace Forbidden Fruit with my presence. 

If you have enjoyed this pod, please don't forget to rate or review us on Spotify or itunes and/or recommend us to a friend. Thanks so much for listening! Love yas, J x

'I was effectively giving this woman a lapdance'

I confirm that despite the rumours I am not, in fact, Vogue Williams and ruminate on what's harder - 30 marathons in 30 days or putting your kids to bed? I talk all about our recent weekend with Kyla Cobbler; also, I describe the most humiliating experience of my comedic career which took place in front of comedic superstar Kyla and 100 locals I was seeking to impress.

I touch upon Iran and Israel, discuss Fred's very low bar when it comes to Air BnB standards, and how getting a 4 hour lift with a stranger is everyone's worst nightmare.

Thanks so much for listening guys! Love yas, J x

'The only exception to my Amish lifestyle growing up was being allowed me to watch Oprah for health and safety tips.'

I'm chatting Oprah kidnapping tips, return to the wisdom of Jenny Jones and Ricki Lake and discuss making a bit of a tit of myself at the open night for my child's new school. I dissect the conspiracy theory that Pascal Donohue doesn't really have a lisp and  reminisce about that time I briefly attempted to teach english to an Italian medical student. I also recall that iconic TV show Pioc Do Ride, a Tg4 take on the Pimp My Ride series.

If you have listened and enjoyed I would love if you could rate us on Spotify and/or review us on Apple. If you have not enjoyed this podcast, please don't do either. Love ya! J x

'Nothing says the boom is back like people suddenly having the disposable income for a cocaine problem.'

I'm discussing Elon Musk's non-outting of Trump as a pervert, I reminisce about that time I met Aidan Gillen accompanied by my no-filter auntie and have a rant about faux-outrage.

I also recount a hilarious story about lovebites. Thanks so much for listening, and if you could share or recommend to a friend I would love you forever. Thanks a million for being here - J x

'You know what that sandwich would be lovely on? Bread.'

I chat about why we should absolutely not bring the noughties back, calling out crimes against tomatoes and why people who discuss snacks in terms of grams of protein are absolutely not going to be joining me for a cup of a tea and a Milka bar, aka, the dinner of champions.

I touch upon the genius that was Dolores O'Riordan, why the Olivia Neill podcast is not for me and how my head is officially the size of a greek style yoghurt tub. Or is the greek style yoghurt tub the size of my head? You decide!

As ever, if you could rate/review or recommend to a friend I would be so so grateful. Thanks a million! J x

'When life gives you the NCT, it also gives you nits.'

This week I'm talking Fred's vasectomy, why you should always investigate itchy scalps and our current contraception of choice. 

If you could recommend and rate/review us wherever you get your pods I would love you forever, as it really helps grow Venting. Thanks a million for listening, J x

'We were convinced the dustcover on the computer was the only thing staving off the apocalypse'

I'm chatting Joshua Jackson still being an absolute ride, talk you through my millennial CAO form and how it points to serious issues, reminisce about my time in Trinity when I was basically Conall from Normal People and confess to having always been a bowl of want.

If you have listened to the pod and enjoyed it I would be so so grateful if you could rate it 5 stars on spotify, or review on Apple, as it really helps with spreading the word and building the success of the pod.

Thanks so much for listening! Love yas J x

'If you're going drug smuggling, don't tell your dad.'

I'm chatting Kris Jenner's new face, the Macron 'push' episode, the problem with little boy clothes and why there was a stuart's inquiry the last time I examined the Oral Leaving Certficate Irish exam.

If you have enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you could rate or review us on Apple or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Love yas and thanks a million for listening! J x