This week, Flop Culture is pressing pause on regular programming to bring you a taste of one of the many exclusive bonus episodes you can access if you sign up to Patreon.com/FlopCulture, as well as getting monthly show previews, and early ad-free access to all main-feed episodes. Hope to see you there! -F x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

Shauna O'Reilly, showbiz reporter for The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM, joins Fionnuala to discuss Jennifer Lopez's current flop era, and ponder what she can do to get out of it. TIMESTAMPS An update on Normal People S2 + Sabrina Carpenter's new album Short 'n' Sweet: 0:40 J Lo's Flop Era (with Shauna O'Reilly): 4:31 Top of the Flops: 1:0…

Freelance writer Edaein O'Connell joins me to discuss the 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama. TIMESTAMPS Andrew Scott's big year: 0:43 Sweet Home Alabama (with Edaein O'Connell): 2:39 Top of the Flops: 53:58 LINKS Follow Edaein on Instagram and TikTok! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

Writer, DJ and host of Sissy That Pod Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss Billie Eilish's third album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Get 3x monthly bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black And Irish founder Femi Bankole joins Fionnuala to staunchly defend Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight sequel, The Dark Knight Rises. LINKS Follow Femi on Instagram! Follow Black And Irish on Instagram! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See a…

Karla K and Fionnuala have a sprawling conversation on The Idea Of You - the film adaptation of the book of the same name. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and author Ali Dunworth joins Fionnuala to discuss pub and drinks flops from over the years. TIMESTAMPS New Legally Blonde prequel series announced: 0:44 Pub And Drinks Flops (with Ali Dunworht): 4:32 Top of the Flops: 52:08 LINKS Buy Ali's book here! Subscribe to Ali's Substack here! Follow Ali on Instagram! Get bonus content on Patreon - p…

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: 0:44 Flop: 2:47 LINKS Kat McKenna’s new book Look What You Made Me Do is out now - get it here Follow Kat on Instagram! Support Flop Culture on Patreon! F…

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.

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. TIMESTAMPS All of Taylor Swift's broken records: 0:46 U2's Get On Your Boots (with Irish Number Ones Aidan Curran): 3:34 Top of the Flops: 44:43 LINKS Read all ab…

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.

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 cancelled after two seasons. TIMESTAMPS Hozier's chart successes: 0:46 Looking with Alex Philamond: 3:33 Top o…

Writer and beauty editor joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2000 ballet drama Center Stage. TIMESTAMPS Coachella debrief: 0:44 Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan): 9:07 Top of the Flops: 53:46 LINKS Subscribe to Aisling's Substack here! Follow Aisling on Instagram here! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted…

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.

Writer and author Justin Myers AKA The Guyliner joins me to discuss Brooklyn Beckham's career, and nepo babies at large. TIMESTAMPS Billie Eilish announces new album: 0:44 Brooklyn Beckham's career (with Justin Myers): 4:51 Top of the Flops: 1:00:33 LINKS Pre-order Justin's new book THE LEADING MAN here! Subscribe to his newsletter here! Editing: A…

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.

Comedian John Spillane joins Fionnuala to discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 2. TIMESTAMPS The Lizzo of it all: 0:46 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (with John Spillane): 4:53 Top of the Flops: 1:06:02 LINKS Follow John on Instagram and on TikTok! Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Ad…

Comedian, writer and actor Hannah Mamalis joins me to discuss dance smash Step Up 2: The Streets. TIMESTAMPS Euphoria delayed, Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen: 1:20 Step Up 2: The Streets (with Hannah Mamalis): 8:26 LINKS Follow Hannah on Instagram here! Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Flop Culture on Instagr…

Makeup artist Cian Macken joins Fionnuala to discuss fellow It Girl, Cheryl (née Tweedy/Cole/Fernandez-Versini). TIMESTAMPS Dan Schneider reacts to Quiet On Set revelations (TRIGGER WARNING): 1:03 Cheryl (with Cian Macken): 14:58 LINKS Follow Cian on TikTok and Instagram! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan…

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.

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! TIMESTAMPS Louis Walsh versus Jedward: 0:51 Moody Covers Of Pop Songs For TV & Film (with Switched On Pop's Charlie Harding) 8:0…

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 information.

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.

Best-selling author Laura DeBarra joins Fionnuala to discuss the short-lived The Real Housewives of D.C. TIMESTAMPS The alleged behind-the-scenes drama on the set of Queer Eye + where the hell is Kate Middleton?: 0:44 The Real Housewives of D.C. (with Laura DeBarra): 15:25 Top of the Flops: 48:43 LINKS Buy Laura’s brand new book Garment Goddess her…

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.

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/flopculture TIMESTAMPS Real Housewives drama; Ariana Grande's latest interview: 0:58 Leap Year with Muireann …

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: 0:57 Interview: 3:53 Top Of The Flops: 37:14 LINKS Listen to Unveiled with Niamh and Nessa wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Unveiled on Instagram! Support Flop Culture on Patreon! patreon.com/flop…

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.

Comedian and writer Aaron Twitchen joins Fionnuala to unpack the career of The Female Boss, Tulisa. TIMESTAMPS News: 0:58 Tulisa with Aaron Twitchen: 7:26 LINKS Follow Aaron on Instagram and TikTok! Buy tickets to his tour here! Preorder his book Homo History here! Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow the podcast on Instag…

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.

Ashley Hamilton and Claire Parker AKA Celebrity Memoir Book Club join Fionnuala to discuss Don't Trust The B---- In Apartment 23. TIMESTAMPS News: 0:47 Interview: 11:55 Top of the Flops: 53:06 THE CORRECT ORDER TO WATCH DON'T TRUST THE B IN 1. Pilot; 2. Daddy's Girl; 3. Mean Girls; 4. The Wedding; 5. The Scarlet Neighbor; 6. Whatever It Takes; 7. M…

Sissy That Pod's Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2024 Grammys. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Liam Payne teases LP2, Fionnuala looks back on floppiest members of One Direction. Support the podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assistant Producer of Crime World and Producer of Beast: The Murder of Nora Sheehan joins me to discuss one-and-done Netflix series The Society. TIMESTAMPS Oscar noms snubs + Normani's new album: 0:56 The Society with Clodagh Meaney: 12:03 Top of the Flops: 50:52 Listen to Crime World and Beast: The Murder of Nora Sheehan wherever you get podcasts.…

Eoin Keane joins Fionnuala to discuss Saltburn and, perhaps more frustratingly, Saltburn discourse. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Keane rejoins Fionnuala to toast Succession's success this awards season, as well as looking ahead to the upcoming Screen Actor's Guild Awards and the Academy Awards. Get more episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Eoin on Instagram and X! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Presenter and singer Zeinab joins Fionnuala to discuss a sequel in name but not in nature - Mean Girls 2. Hear Zeinab every week day morning on FM104's Strawberry Alarm Clock! TIMESTAMPS Mean Girls 2 with Zeinab: 2:44 Top of the Flops: 43:32 LINKS The Kali Reis interview- https://www.the42.ie/kali-reis-2-6256407-Dec2023/ Follow Zeinab on Instagram!…

Kardashian superfan Keira Gilleece joins Fionnuala on Patreon to discuss the end of the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Lloyd, host of He Ain't Heavy and movies editor at entertainment.ie, returns to FC towers to talk to Fionnuala about True Detective's ill-fated second season. Listen to He Ain't Heavy wherever you get your podcasts! Get ad-free and bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture LINKS Follow Brian on Instagram and TikTok! Read Brian's revi…

Esteemed Flop Culture guests Eoin Keane, Karla K and Pádraig Wilson McCarthy attempted to help Fionnuala recap the year in pop culture at the Top Of The Flops live show back in November. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Author Vicki Notaro joins Fionnuala to make the case for the divisive Christmas movie The Family Stone. Interview starts at 1:15! LINKS Pre-order Vicki's book here! Follow Vicki on Instagram! Subscribe to the Celebrity Memoir Book Club Patreon! Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Edit…

DJ and Sissy That Pod host Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss contemporary Christmas pop music - what it takes to join the Christmas Music Canon™ and what modern releases are bops and flops. Get the full episode + more bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Singer songwriter Senita Appiakorang joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2020 television adaptation of High Fidelity. TIMESTAMPS News: 2:51 High Fidelity (2020) with Senita Appiakorang: 14:59 Top of the Flops: 1:03:58 LINKS Listen to Shookrah and Sister Fenix wherever you listen to music! Follow Senita on Instagram here! Support the podcast on Patreon -…

Podcaster, singer and celebrant Feargh Curtis joins Fionnuala to discuss pop ban Hear'Say. LINKS Follow Fearg on Instagram! Listen to Let's Talk About The Arts and Re-imagining Ceremonies wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture TIMESTAMPS News: 3:45 Hear'Sa…

David Tapley of Tandem Felix joins Fionnuala for a Bob Dylan primer and a look back at one of the flops to end all flops, Self Portrait. Tandem Felix's new album, There's A New Sherriff In Town is available now! Support Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Fionnuala is joined by writer and host of Extra Vision Andrew McCarroll to discuss Masters Of The Universe, a He-Man flop film adaptation. Listen to Extra Vision wherever you get your podcasts! TIMESTAMPS FLOP: 1:16 LINKS Watch Masters Of The Universe on YouTube! Follow Andrew on Instagram and Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get extra …

Writer and podcaster Hugh Carr introduces Fionnuala to Ireland’s first (and only?) martial arts movie - Fatal Deviation. Listen to Hugh’s podcast Na Seansálaithe wherever you get your podcasts! TIMESTAMPS FLOP: 1:22 LINKS Watch Fatal Deviation on YouTube! Follow Hugh on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get…

Entertainment journalist Mikie O’Loughlin reminisces on one of Ireland’s most captivating reality TV competitions, You’re A Star. TIMESTAMPS Flop: 1:47 LINKS Read Mikie’s work on RSVP Live! Follow Mikie on Twitter and Instagram! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Support the podcast on Patreon - Patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shana…

Fionnuala is joined by writer Pea Dineen to discuss the ill-fated Space Jam sequel, Space Jam: A New Legacy. TIMESTAMPS NEWS: 1:25 FLOP: 3:39 TOP OF THE FLOPS: 41:20 LINKS Follow Pea on Instagram! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon - Patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…