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: 0:44Flop: 2:47LINKSKat McKenna’s new book Look Wha

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Bop Or Flop - Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism'

5 days ago 7m 47s

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.

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

11 days ago 51m 43s

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.TIMESTAMPSAll of Taylor Swift's broken records: 0:46U2's

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

13 days ago 6m 42s

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.

Looking (with Alex Philamond)

18 days ago 1h 19m

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 was canc

Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan)

25 days ago 1h 5m

Writer and beauty editor joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2000 ballet drama Center Stage.TIMESTAMPSCoachella debrief: 0:44Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan): 9:07Top of the Flops: 53:46LINKSSubscribe to Aisling's Substack here!Follow Aisling on I

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

Apr 12th, 2024 5m 31s

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.

Brooklyn Beckham's Career (with Justin Myers)

Apr 11th, 2024 1h 7m

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: 1:00:3

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

Apr 5th, 2024 5m 3s

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.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (with John Spillane)

Apr 4th, 2024 1h 11m

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: 1:06:02LINKSFollow John on Instagram and on TikTok!Support the po

Step Up 2: The Streets (with Hannah Mamalis)

Mar 28th, 2024 47m 37s

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): 8:26LINKSFollow Hannah on In

Cheryl (with Cian Macken)

Mar 21st, 2024 1h 1m

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): 14:58LINKSFollow Cian o

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

Mar 18th, 2024 4m 52s

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.

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

Mar 14th, 2024 41m 56s

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 ve

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

Mar 13th, 2024 5m 20s

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 in

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Bop Culture - Fleabag S2 E3 (with Eoin Keane)

Mar 8th, 2024 4m 5s

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.

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

Mar 7th, 2024 58m 11s

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. (

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

Mar 4th, 2024 6m 13s

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.

Leap Year (with Muireann O'Connell)

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 8m

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/flopc

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

Feb 23rd, 2024 5m 11s

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 Aca

Totally Scott-Lee (with Nessa Morrissey)

Feb 22nd, 2024 47m 23s

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: 0:57Interview: 3:53Top Of The Flops: 37:14LINKSListen to Unveiled with Niamh and Nessa wherever yo

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

Feb 18th, 2024 8m 17s

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.

Tulisa (with Aaron Twitchen)

Feb 15th, 2024 1h 17m

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

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

Feb 12th, 2024 6m 7s

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.

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

Feb 8th, 2024 57m 44s

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: 53:06THE CORRECT ORDER TO WATCH DON'T TRUST THE B IN1. Pilot;