Explore the cultural and psychological phenomenon of language and learning - how Irish has faded from our tongues but we're ready to gobble it back up. The word "gobble" comes from Irish! Let's talk to fresh talent bringing Irishness to a new level - musicians, historians, linguists, spiritual teachers, artists, activists and thinkers. There'll be a cúpla focal. There'll be wisdom and storytelling, a few life lessons and a few Irish lessons. Éist linn!
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Irish With Mollie Podcasts
A conversation about the Irish language and its history for anyone curious about their relationship with it and its role in our identity. From real life stories and experiences, to historical insights and thought-provoking theories, the podcast takes listeners on a culture rich journey through the evolution of the Irish Language. Visit the official website at - https://thelanguagequestion.com
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Comedic farm activist Breda Larkin and Burlesque Chanteuse Miss Lavelle are The Wild Geeze! This odd couple began podcasting during lockdown with their first series, discussing the loss of their respective siblings and Laura's mum in "Good Grief". Since lockdown life in Stoneybatter has been good and they began to record a new series "Shooting the Breeze". Bonus episodes hear the women interview their favourite Wild Geeze from around the country. Enjoy this much needed Queer & unapologetic I ...
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A podcast from the people who live and run The Rhythm Hut !
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Shannon Lee and Mike Figs get together weekly with interesting guests in comedy, reality TV, porn and every other walk of life to find out about their nightmare date stories, paranormal experiences and street fight stories! It gets crazy, hysterical, scary and shocking as they uncover stories you won't hear on other podcasts only here on The Thing Is...(ding!)
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@shaunwithafada is a bilingual content creator from Waterford. He learned his Irish in school - attending both an Irish speaking primary and secondary school. Shaun’s lifestyle content interweaves Irish and English together whilst showing us glimpses into his life! He showcases Irish as a language that is alive outside of the classroom, and shows t…
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461: Skankfest Haunting (Ian Fidance & Sidney Gantt)
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1:26:26Ian Fidance and Sidney Gantt join Shannon And Figs! They discuss their mutual haunting down in New Orleans, Ian being a mess eating chicken in his hot tub, a ghost trying to tuck Sidney into bed, them both hearing ghostly voices in the hallway trying to lure guests out to a party and more plus how they spent their time in The Big Easy, Shannon seei…
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460: Live From Skankfest 2025 (New Orleans Ghost Hunter)
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1:12:24John Gualtieri, the New Orleans Ghost Hunter, joins Shannon And Figs! They discuss how John got into ghost hunting, what his ghost tours are like, being a fan of Skanks at the festival, the classic segments and so much more! Air Date: 11/18/25 Support our sponsors https://bodybraincoffee.com - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! https://yokratom.co…
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99 - Carp Sushi (Shane Gillis) - Classic Episode
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1:04:37Things get a little out of hand as co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast Shane Gillis joins the gang! Matty and Shane make fast friends to the horror of Shannon as they figure out new and old ways to push her buttons. Shannon tells us about her newfound beef with Shane and we get an attempt at a new Crazy Love segment. This is not an episode y…
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459: Irish Milkshakes (KP & Larry Burke)
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1:32:27Comedian KP Burke And his dad LP join Shannon and Figs! They discuss LP's favorite drink, Figs still not having a ticket to Skankfest, grocery store theft, gambling addicts getting addicted to losing and more before diving into the stories including the time LP got arrested in college, falling on his face on a date at a roller rink, getting into a …
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Naoise and I talk wellness, the Irish language, nurturing our inner world and bringing that light to our communities. Naoise is a certified yoga teacher who brings techno, togetherness and technique to her practice and is developing her strengths through various exciting projects like Tabhair Aire - which means "Give care" or "Take care". Since rec…
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458: Halloween 2025! (Robbie Goodwin and Josie Marcellino)
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1:37:34Comedians Robbie Goodwin And Josie Marcellino join Shannon and Figs! They discuss all things Halloween from the gangs silly costumes, Josie's Halloween themed bad date story, a discussion on the best movies for spooky season, a winner for the fan submission scary stories and more plus Robbie's date who ended up in the hospital, the gangs fun weeken…
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457: Banging On Hoods (Tristan Bowling)
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1:28:27Comedian Tristian Bowling joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss Figs starting the episode drunk, who stole the shows White Claws this week, Tony Hinchliffe trying to lure Tristian to Austin, Figs doing Halloween fun time with the family in upstate New York and more before diving into the stories including the time Tristian hooked up with a girl in a…
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#35 Colm Ó Broin: Irish language activist
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57:14Colm was born and raised in Clondalkin, Dublin, and attended Naíonra Chrónáin, Scoil Chrónáin & Coláiste Chillian. Colm's love for the language grew after spending time in East Timor, teaching English. East Timor is a multilingual country and experiencing that got him asking why we make such a song and dance about bilingualism in Ireland! When he c…
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Producer Natalie joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss being down bad with a bottle of twist off rum, who keeps stealing booze from the show, Shannon's therapy homework and more before playing a game of Love Is Blind Mike where Shannon and Figs try to decide if a quote is from "Love Is Blind" or Natalie's boyfriend Blind Mike all before diving into …
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#34: Dr Mamobo Ogoro - Social Entrepreneur
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38:17Dr. Mamobo Ogoro is a Social Psychologist, Scholar, Broadcaster and multi-award winning social entrepreneur. Mamobo’s PhD research focused on migrant identity and how systems of inclusion and exclusion impact belonging for migrant communities. As a result, she founded, and acts as the CEO of GORM, an award winning social enterprise on a mission to …
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455: Wholesome Not Horny (Molly Vivent)
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1:09:51Comedian Molly Vivent joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss the new Ed Gein show on Netflix, Molly's issues with her dad, the guy playing the "nice guy" card on Love Is Blind and more before diving into the stories including a nutty hookup with a creep, going on a fancy date and letting her mouth get her in trouble, getting into a fight with college…
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454: Win Some Lose Some (Katie Blunt)
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1:27:55Comedian Katie Blunt joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss Figs obsession with Jason Ellis after doing Legion with him, Shannon sticking to her guns on pouring for others before herself, the lack of good horror shows heading into spooky season and more before diving into the stories including Katie's engagment and miscarriage, getting into a shoving…
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453: Selective Cunnilin-guy (Eli Halpern)
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1:05:24Comedian Eli Halpern joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss Eli's music career and tour across Europe and America, Figs challenges him to an Indian rap battle, Shannon's kismet trip to the vet and more before they dive into the stories including Eli's awkward hookup with a pornstar, Descelating a fight by getting naked, experiencing the horrors of th…
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#33: Blue Niall - Rapper, Artist, Producer
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1:02:50Blue Niall (@blue_niall_) is a rapper, music producer, artist and designer from Dublin. His work has been featured by DUMMY Magazine, District Magazine, Nialler9, Polyester Magazine, Hot Press and RTÉ. Niall’s work uses Celtic Mythology to explore modern Ireland and point to a future for a country in flux. His new project Oisín is focused on the ex…
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452: If I Was A Black Guy... (Hormoz Rashidi)
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1:25:44Comedian Hormoz Rashidi join Shannon and Figs! They discuss the latest Bachelorette reveal before looking at her body cam footage, Cory Feldman on Dancing With The Stars, Figs drinking all of the shows vodka and more before diving into the stories including the time Hormoz now fiance watched him bomb on a first date, getting knocked out boxing with…
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451: Italians Are Super Cool (JP & Anthony From Arthur Cantina)
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1:31:02The Boys from Arthur Cantina, JP and Anthony join Shannon and Figs! The fellas come bearing gifts which leads to a new punishment idea to keep Figs in line, Yankee stadium vs Citi Field, some of the more insane shots Shannon has tried in her life and more before diving into the stories including JP shutting down a date after she puked while Anthony…
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The Geeze are putting a pin in the podcast for a well deserved break. Please enjoy their large back catalogue on here or youtube to get your geeze fix! This ep the girls chat about their successful summer and alternative off the wall talent show , Hoes of Tralee where two actual Roses attended and their highs and lows in the year. Like all great ar…
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450: Happy To Be A PAWG (Lemaire Lee & Josie Marcellino)
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1:21:17Comedians Lemaire Lee & Josie Marcellino join Shannon and Figs! They discuss Shannon's medical emergency that wasn't, Figs being down 3 pounds again, The Rocks shocking body transformation and more before diving into the stories including the time Lemaire hooked up with an old lady, Josie's insane fight story from a System Of A Down concert and get…
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Comedian Serena Thiel joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss figs messing up Clint Eastwood quotes, Vanilla extract being used as perfume and booze, and more before diving into the sotires including the time Serena got accused of being trans and kicked out of a hookup, fist fighting her friend outside of a bar for no reason, being saved from a horrif…
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448: Fighting In Linen (Ali Siddiq)
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1:13:12Comedian Ali Siddiq joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss Shannon going to see train, the new dating reality show featuring virgins, Figs thinking Pittsburgh was it's own state and more before diving into the stories including the time a girl introduced a 3 strike system on a date, Ali getting dragged into someone elses fight in a day club, living i…
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447: Sucker Sand Blasted (CJ Bishop & Dave Bishop)
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1:17:57Comedians and hosts of No, But Seriously Though podccast CJ and Dave bishop join Shannon and Figs! They discuss the fellas awkward introduction to their hosts, Figs fighting to keep his bell despite being late, meeting a Canadian wino with Mike Cannon and more before diving into the stories including the time Dave lied while losing his virginity, C…
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446 - Raining Egg Yolks (Josie Marcellino)
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1:14:44Comedian Josie Marcellino joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss the update on Josie's love life post Italy incident, the best of the best in reality TV for the week, Shannon gets a definitive answer on Ronnie from the Jersey Shore's height and more before diving into the stories including the time Josie was pooped on enroute to a hookup, a wild scrap …
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Shannon & Figs discuss the latest updates on their favorite reality shows, rank shows and guys named Mike, answer Redditor's who are concerned if they're overacting, look at some spine tingling interrogation footage, viewer suggested scary videos from the internet, Figs eventful trip to Atlantic city and so much more! Air Date: 07/29/25 Support our…
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444 - Spatula of Christ (Yamaneika Saunders)
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1:18:30Comedian Yamaneika Saunders joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss Yamaneika's brand new special, the terrible Uber driver Yam head on the way to the studio, getting free rides from a cab driver in exchange for sex, Yam's weight loss, and so much more! Air Date: 07/22/25 Support our sponsors YoKratom.com - Click The Link To Get A $60 Kilo Today **Sen…
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443 - Make-Up And Mortadella (Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg)
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1:02:33Ralph Sutton and comedian Aaron Berg join Shannon & Figs! They discuss Aaron taking over as new co-host of the SDR Show on the GaS Digital Network and so much more! Air Date: 07/17/25 Support our sponsors YoKratom.com - Click The Link To Get A $60 Kilo Today **Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...** thethingispod…
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Episode 32: Daragh Fleming is a poet, writer, and mental health advocate from Cork, Ireland. With a background in psychology and linguistics, his work explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and resilience. He has published multiple poetry collections—including Notes For A Mid-Youth Crisis and Enigmatic—alongside fiction and non-fiction titles …
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Breda is mistaken for an undercover guard at a festival and it's always funny. "Only on da telly" Summer is here and the Geeze are in high spirits! Enjoy more craic with your favourite lesbians of Stoneybatter.By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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Brinsley takes us through whimsical, wild, weird stories and happenings around our island of Ireland. Thanks a million, Brinsley - it was an absolute pleasure to talk to you! Highly recommend Brinsley's book which you can find here linktr.ee/weirdireland or celebrate and support McNamara's work here buymeacoffee.com/weirdireland Míle buíochas, a ch…
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The girls were napping in the van but woke up to tell you all about Mayo Pride!! Breda had her Love in the Country reunion and Laura went back to her roots. Enjoy xxBy Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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Jaaysus lads its still scorching in Ireland! The Geeze discuss Irish people's fragile relationship with the weather, head in Drogheda, Brazilians and robots footing turf and what did Mammy almost catch Breda doing in the middle of the day! Enjoy more queer content with your favourite funny lezzers! Stay cool xxx…
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Dane Buckley is the world’s only Irish, Indian, gay comedian… probably! An award-winning comedian and writer, he delivers his comedy effortlessly with cheeky charm and camp mischief. Dane burst onto the comedy circuit in 2022, after a fulfilling career in charity work and social care, making a name for himself by winning Gong Shows and was a finali…
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The girls discuss easter eggs, bad friday and how Breda married a couple in Spain as Joe Dolan. They read out an anonymous email from a fan looking for their advice on being a woman in their 40's & realising they are gay.By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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Aoife Lowden is a guide and facilitator of courses, ceremonies, and gatherings which aim to support in building relationship rooted in land-based ancestral wisdom. Aoife works as a voice for the more-than-human world. Through story, song and healing ceremony, she weaves together ancestral wisdom and lived-mythology to bring forth an embodied experi…
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#28 Dian Killian, Ph.D. on The Gaelic Effect
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46:35Míle buíochas, mo laoch! Many thanks, my hero. Dian weaves together her experience and research from an illustrious career in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) & Transformative Coaching, an academic vocation focused on Classical Rhetoric, Applied Linguistics and Critical/Narrative Theory, and a lifelong passion for Irish Studies. Dian's Master of Phil…
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The girls chat about Mother's Day and their alternative event, for anyone who doesn’t have their mum on that day "No Mother's Tae". Daylight savings, freezing eggs and the shameful gardai at the Mother's against genocide peaceful protest.By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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We are LIVE from Cork in the van, near the Lee at UCC, tucked under a tree away from the noise of the city just for you, our loyal listeners :) :) The girls chat about loyalty, bitches in heat and bad dates!!! Enjoy more unfiltered, queer joy with your favourite wild women!By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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Did you enjoy Gash Wednesday? That's something the girls are definitely not giving up for Lent! Enjoy more stream of consciousness from the girls as Laura finds out what her new favourite word is and hear to how Breda decided to open their entertainment spot at the Climate Justice Union in Maynooth University. Ps. There is a swimming pool. Pps. Bri…
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The girls chat about the pioneer pledge, do a bitta tit watching and Annie's 90th surprise in Lorrha !By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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The girls tell all about their romantic weekends - Claddagh ring making & fancy Kinsale dinners. More tales of Lucy Breda’s miracle ewe 🐑 Laura's Dad is obsessed with Lidl's middle aisle & Breda asks her Mammy if she would take a Cock!?By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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Breandán is an inspirational, rising TikTok star in the Gaeltok, who is ensuring that Gaeilge has its place on the global app. My favourite creator on Tiktok by far! He believes that the accessibility of TikTok and its high usage among our youth is key to the revitalisation of our beautiful language. He brings us right back to his school days in At…
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The girls express their Grá & gratitude for selling out The Sugar Club & the hijinks that went on. Laura talks about trying to stay off artificial sugar, ADHD advice and light dustings of poking fun at politics.By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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Happy Chinese new year! The girls are in Breda's Tigín looking at the stars. They try a fun word association game and give their best Mary Robinson impressions. What does the year of the snake mean to you?By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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#26 Aislinn Clarke - Film Director, Writer, Lecturer
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37:25Aislinn and I talk about the genre of horror and its social purpose, cultural trauma that is hard to articulate, her work, her interests and the future of filmmaking in Irish. We explore the fun-loving outward face of the Irish and the inward heart which is thwarted with pain. “A good story will always carry anyway - regardless of the language. It …
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The girl's talk about Trump's little TikTok ban stunt, they try on a few accents and they talk about how they felt after watching themselves on the Tommy Tiernan show.By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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#25 Seán Mulrooney - Bard, singer, songwriter
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55:40Go raibh míle, a Sheáin - Thanks a million, Seán. It was brilliant to explore these themes with you. We touch on the enlightening and awakening Gaeilge Revival in all things music, language, culture, and dúchas - a deep sense of respect and honour for heritage. Seán Mulrooney’s shift into solo artistry represents a deeply personal evolution, blendi…
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We made it to Tommy Tiernan show! Listen to our pre show nerves, Breda gets slightly hangry, we talk about LA, Greenland and the usual Dad saga / health careBy Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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It’s Nollaig na mBan and the girls are absolutely wrecked! They chat about this Irish tradition, how their triggering Christmas’ went, their new Year’s resolutions and the Dad saga of course.By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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#24: Talk to Ross - tour guide, culture and history content creator, podcaster
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1:01:44Episode 24: Meet Ross - tour guide, culture and history content creator, podcasterThis conversation will propel you into the new year with curiosity, inspiration and pride. Ross’s generous and upbeat attitude is a breath of fresh air.“One of the originals” as I call him, he brings aspects of Irish culture and history to his global audience, fuellin…
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It's the most Triggering Time of the Year!
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47:29We just love Christmas! --said about 27% of the general population. The girls discuss this triggering hard time and have a tiny little bicker as 'tis the season and all that. Enjoy more Dad stories & our new section - Rate the Roses! Also hear about pants-less Santa making a stir on the TikTok.By Breda Larkin & Laura Lavelle
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