This week we reflect on our collective heartbreak over the parting of Chris Pratt and Anna Faris. Their relationship raises important questions about work, family roles and oversharing on social media.Next, we delve into Taylor Swift's ongoing

Can Angelina Jolie Be Trusted? And a Defense Of Lena Dunham

Aug 6th, 2017 43m 21s

This week, Angelina Jolie took aim at Vanity Fair and missed. We discuss her usually airtight PR strategy and wonder what went wrong this time. Did Vanity Fair take her words out of context? Could a different choice of language have saved her a

Obsessive Crushes, Concerns for Child Celebrities and Jen's Return to TV

Jul 30th, 2017 35m 36s

Remember those celebrity crushes that consumed your teenage years?Don't worry, we've all been there. On this week's podcast we spill the beans on our awkward years and the crushes that in hindsight, were extremely cringeworthy.This week we

R Kelly's Sex "Cult" And Celebrity Couples We Can't Let Go Of

Jul 22nd, 2017 39m 18s

Why the media consistently gives R Kelly a free pass and what it means to listen to his music in light of recent revelations about his alleged sex "cult". Some questions - where does 'groupie mentality' meet 'consent'? Can you separate art from

Gigi, Gender, McGregor and a Deep Dive into Love Island

Jul 15th, 2017 43m 26s

Did Vogue pave the way for discussion on gender or did they put words in Gigi and Zayn's mouths? We question the news that Gigi and Zayn are exploring non-binary identities and wonder whether it's our place to doubt it at all. We respond to McG

Rob Kardashian, Blac Chyna And Policing Revenge Porn

Jul 9th, 2017 40m 8s

On this week's Before Brunch we discuss Rob Kardashian, Blac Chyna and the politics of revenge porn. Also - sexual harrassment in the tech industry. Will there be a solution to the problem in our lifetimes? Tweet us - @CassieLorraine and @meg

Love Island, Bad Dates and The Infidelity of Jay-Z

Jul 2nd, 2017 46m 13s

Megan get’s a little nervous this week realising that Love Island is an actual metaphor for life. We overshare details of complicated dating histories, high standards and low blows. Finally we ask why Beyoncé had stood by Jay-Z and discuss the

Fear Of The Female... The Handmaid's Tale And Breastfeeding In Parliament

Jun 25th, 2017 51m 40s

In this week's podcast we chat about fear of the female body. The terrifying poignancy of 'The Handmaid's Tale' and breastfeeding in parliament. Have an opinion? Tweet us @cassielorraine and @meganmcassidy

Katy Perry, Taylor Swift... And The Appeal Of a Petty Female Feud

Jun 11th, 2017 36m 4s

On this week's Before Brunch we chat about the differences between male and female feuds, brought to you by Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and the Gallagher brothers. Also, female-friendly design - do gendered products serve a purpose and if so, wh

Small Bites | Pamela Joyce on influence, Irish Mammies and shiftin'

Jun 4th, 2017 14m 27s

We took a break for the bank holiday but in the meantime, we have a small bite for you brunchers! Megan sat down with comedian and impressionist Pamela Joyce to discuss if the word 'influencer' has become a dirty word in Ireland

Women's Voices In 'The Keepers' And Media Coverage Of Manchester

May 28th, 2017 41m 27s

Is 'The Keepers' Netflix's best true crime documentary yet? We discuss how the documentary pits women and technology against the oldest and wealthiest institution... The Church. Also, Manchester and Fake News... what constitutes journalism when

Liam Payne's Half Arsed Effort, OITNB and How To Make Friends in Your 20s

May 21st, 2017 42m 47s

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Harry Styles' solo debut and gender neutral awards.

May 14th, 2017 38m 46s

Are we ready for gender neutral awards? And Harry Styles' solo debut...

Brad’s Privileged Pity Party and Celebrity Silence

May 7th, 2017 41m 44s

We couldn’t possibly have ignored Brad’s bizarre GQ interview this week. The whole spread reeked of privilege and this week we talk about his tendency to overshare and question where his PR folk could have been during his matcha fuelled DMC.

The National Maternity Hospital and Kim Kardashian's Ass

Apr 30th, 2017 32m 15s

Handing our women and babies' health into the hands of the Catholic Church... we chat about the dangers of the proposed new maternity hospital, particularly in light of the recent Citizen's Assembly. Also, Kim Kardashian's cellulite - Are our i

Praise of Jessica Chastain and Musings Over a Growing Obsession with Murder Mysteries

Apr 22nd, 2017 42m 2s

We give serious kudos to Jessica Chastain for her comments on the gender pay gap this week. We chat about Blake Lively's shit fit on the red carpet and ponder over our growing fascination with True Crime. Before Brunch is a weekly women's podc

13 Reasons Why, S Town, And Making Entertainment From Self-Destruction

Apr 16th, 2017 40m 49s

We chat about 13 Reasons Why and S Town and the ethics of creating art and entertainment from self-destruction. Also, Harry Styles' solo career. Is he 'The One'? Before Brunch is a weekly women's podcast all about pop culture, lifestyle, femi

The Word Girl, Ivanka Trump and The Greatest TV Finale of All Time

Apr 9th, 2017 40m 56s

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KUWTK Paris Robbery Episode and Stellar Magazine's New Vibe

Mar 25th, 2017 39m 48s

KUWTK Paris Robbery Episode and Stellar Magazine's New Vibe by Before Brunch

Beauty and the Beast and The Art Of Eating Porridge...

Mar 18th, 2017 53m 21s

Why we didn't need Beauty and the Beast, Type A vs Type B personalities, and why it's so hard to do what's good for us. Before Brunch is a new weekly women's publication that's delivered straight to your inbox on a Sunday morning. Celebrity, a

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