Best What The Feck Is Going On Podcasts (2025)

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It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. 45:32

7d ago45:32

45:32

From the House of Lords to Finding Her Fire in Manchester: The Power of Showing Up and Starting Again In this episode, I’m joined by the blinking brilliant Helen McHugh — former Labour Party strategist, Northern Power Women nominee, and now founder of her own business. And one of the nicest humans you'll meet. Helen shares her journey from growing …

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Running on Fumes - For the women done trying to hold the sky up 16:14

14d ago16:14

16:14

No women I know of a certain age is ever lazy. There's way too much to do. Most women of a certain age are blinking tired - tired because you’re holding the sky up and have been doing for blinking years; fixing it all, constantly scanning on high alert for danger ready to make it all go away. This episode of It’s Got Pockets is for every woman who’…

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Stop Undervaluing Yourself: Money, Motherhood & the Myth of Having It All — with Alison Humphries 46:47

21d ago46:47

46:47

Host: Sarah Knight Guest: Alison Humphries — Award-winning NED, strategic advisor, truth-teller and woman who’s been there, built that, and still shows up with receipts. In this episode, I sat down with Alison Humphries — and let me tell you, this woman came ready with 30+ years of hard-won wisdom, boardroom lessons, and real-life grit. She’s grown…

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Get in the Bin: Why “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” is a Crock of Sh*t 15:20

28d ago15:20

15:20

This one’s for every woman who’s ever been told to bounce back, build character through trauma, or just be strong—while quietly holding the world on her shoulders. In this solo episode, I’m swinging open the emotional doors and chucking one of the most toxic phrases straight in the bin: 👉 “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Nah. Not today, …

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S02E15. Ultimate Episode Bonanza Special 46:56

1M ago46:56

46:56

Join the BM and Prof T for the ultimate episode of season 2. In this bonanza special, we reflect on the highs and lows of season two, a mysterious and important revelation from the BM, and we respond to the fabulous feedback from the listening community. Thank you, listener. That's a proverbial wrap for Season 2!…

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Beyond the Byline: Beauty, Feeling The Fear & Getting Real with Jane Druker 36:31

1M ago36:31

36:31

This one’s a big-hearted, big-energy chat that’ll stay with you. In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with the brilliant Jane Druker — fashion and beauty journalist, editor, author, and a woman who’s lived a life full of stories, style, and reinvention. The people she has met, the places she has worked; we delve into all the details; fro…

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S02E14. When Mentoring Goes Wrong! 58:14

1M ago58:14

58:14

In the penultimate episode of Season 2, The Big Mouse and Professor T share their own cautionary tales of mentorship gone horribly wrong. From misguided professional guidance, to brotherly-figures living dangerously, to academic mentors who seemed more interested in their own research than their students' success, they reveal how their own experien…

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The inner work is the real work - It's your duty to you. 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

In this episode, I’m calling you out, calling you out for not putting yourself front and centre of how you press play and crack on. I’m talking about the responsibility we owe to ourselves, the duty we owe to ourselves to do the work on us. It is on us to do the work on us; it's our duty to ourselves. We hold the sky up for everyone, the invisible …

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S02E13. Listener-Led Topical Claptrap 23:34

2M ago23:34

23:34

Based on listener suggestions, we discuss St Paddy's Day, Play, Seasons and other topical claptrap! Thank you, listener - this made us "giddy" (in-joke that you will only get if you listen to the proverbial episode).By Feckology

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The Second Act. Full Power with no Apologies. Fit and Fabulous with Alison Cork MBE 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

This week on It’s Got Pockets, I’m joined by the brilliant and bloody inspiring Alison Cork MBE—entrepreneur, author, broadcaster, and fierce champion of women in business. Alison's most recent book, Female, Fit & Fabulous, is a guide to wellbeing for women in their second act. Alison is an English entrepreneur, lifestyle expert, author, and broadc…

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S02E12. Severance 38:17

2M ago38:17

38:17

This week, The Big Mouse and Professor T discuss the theme of the popular television show "Severance", where one's workplace memories are separated from one's primary, external memories. Your hosts apply this concept to their own professional and personal lives and examine how the balance has shifted over the tears. For people who haven't watched S…

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No More Self-Doubt: It’s time to Crack the Confidence Code🎙️ 18:38

2M ago18:38

18:38

In this episode, I'm delving into that murky world of self-doubt, you know that thing that still niggles us no matter how successful we appear on the outside. I'm sharing personal anecdotes and insights on how it affects every single one of us at all stages of life and career. And in this episode, I'm introducing you to my Press Play Power Shift an…

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S02E11. The Case For Drinking 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

Prof T helps the Big Mouse get over his (overly) negative narrative of his heavy drinking days - by leading an exploration of the good times we had whilst drinking! We also reflect on our personal journeys with drinking and where we are today with it. Absolutely!By Feckology

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Overcoming self-doubt with Olympic Champion, Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

In this today's blinking brilliant conversation, I talked to the wonder woman that is Olympic gold medalist Kate Richardson-Walsh, exploring her journey from a shy young athlete to a confident leader in women's hockey taking the team to Olympic gold. Kate shares her experiences of becoming a captain at a young age, the challenges she faced in leade…

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S02E10. Boyzone - "No Matter What" Review [Part 2] 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

On this episode, The Big Mouse and Professor T pick up where they left off with Boyzone at the height of their success. Cracks, however, were starting to form within the structure of the band, and their greatest collective tragedy was about to befall them. We also reflect on The Goose Model™, which we employed on our previous podcast, The Feckin' C…

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S02E09. Boyzone - "No Matter What" Review [Part 1] 31:39

2M ago31:39

31:39

In this episode, The Big Mouse and Professor T address quite a bit of listener feedback on the "Tipping" episode, then delve into this weeks topic: the recently-released and much spoken-about Boyzone documentary, No Matter What. We discuss the early parts of the band's career, with a particular focus on the role of manager Louis Walsh, and his ruth…

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S02E08. Can I Add a Tip to the Bill? 26:56

3M ago26:56

26:56

We discuss the extreme awkwardness of tipping for services in a mostly cashless society, citing various personal examples from the Big Mouse and Prof T!By Feckology

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Trailer - It's Got Pockets 2:10

3M ago2:10

2:10

Welcome to It’s Got Pockets with me Sarah Knight. You know that feeling where you find that perfect dress or those bloody brilliant wide leg trousers and they have pockets, well that is what you’re going to get with my weekly podcast. I’m bringing you real conversations with real women. I'm bringing you the stories of women who crack the feck on ev…

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S02E07. Real Origin Story 34:31

3M ago34:31

34:31

The Big Mouse and Professor T dial back the years to 1990, as they present their real origin story.By Feckology

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S02E06. Fake Origin Stories 25:25

3M ago25:25

25:25

Join us for a chat about the fake origin stories behind EMDR Therapy, Volkswagen, & Nike. We also chat briefly about the non-fake origins of Feckology and reflect on recent listener interactions. Absolutely!By Feckology

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S02E05. Non-Player Characters 28:17

3M ago28:17

28:17

On this week's Feckology, The Big Mouse and Professor T address some listener feedback, then delve into the topic of people who walk around in public places while looking at their phones. As a semi-regular jogger, The Big Mouse finds this practice quite irritating, and feel the offenders act like NPCs from Grand Theft Auto. As an offender himself, …

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S02E04. Typical Netflix Movie 28:26

4M ago28:26

28:26

Join the proverbial Big Mouse and Professor T for an analysis of the declining quality of Netflix, and the accompanying rise of the Typical Netflix Movie. All based on the below excellent article by @wtavlin https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/essays/casual-viewing/ Let us know what you think, dear listener. Are you content with Netflix's substand…

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S02E03. The Case Against Travel 21:39

4M ago21:39

21:39

Does travel narrow the mind? Do you always take yourself with you on holidays? Wherever you go, there we are. Professor T and The Big Mouse discuss "The Case Against Travel". https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travelBy Feckology

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S02E02. Perverse Love Songs 38:37

4M ago38:37

38:37

Join the Big Mouse and Prof T for an analysis of two popular love songs - from the perspective of the creeped-out recipient of the lyrics.By Feckology

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S02E01. Do You Read Books? 35:55

4M ago35:55

35:55

Traynor, now reverting to his previous persona of "Professor T" (we'll have to change the theme song), and The Big Mouse, return for Season 2 of Feckology. Discussing new year's resolutions, losing the ability to read books, lacking enthusiasm for podcasting, different types of creative fulfilment, and Gen Z phrases. This one is as loose and rusty …

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S01EXX. Dear Ego (Song) 4:49

7M ago4:49

4:49

Sorry Listener, we could not do an episode as intended due to Life - Again. Instead, please enjoy this new song by the Big Mouse using an AI created beat. See you soon!By Feckology

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S01E17. AI-Generated Music 51:07

7M ago51:07

51:07

In this episode, Traynor and The Big Mouse discuss the topic of AI-generated music, the implications this may have on the music industry, and generate some AI songs in real time (and play them)!By Feckology

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S01E16. The Human Centipede 33:47

9M ago33:47

33:47

On the latest episode of Feckology, we address listener feedback to the last few episodes and also discuss The Human Centipede that is the housing market in Ireland!By Feckology

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S01E15. Snippets, Reviews, Memes, and Mimes: Listening to music in 2024 29:55

10M ago29:55

29:55

We discuss how people are listening to music through snippets, reviews, memes, and mimes. Do songs matter anymore? Does connection with the artist matter anymore? Is music on the decline, or is this weird shit just a natural evolution enabled by technology?By Feckology

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S01E14. Righteous Indignation 25:08

10M ago25:08

25:08

Traynor reflects on a recent run-in with an estate agent where he lost his temper and asks: am I the asshole? The Big Mouse shares a story from a recent football match where things also got heated. We both ponder: is it better to express anger in the moment, or to wait, and let cooler heads prevail?By Feckology

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S01E13. Embracing the Uncool and Popular 31:23

10M ago31:23

31:23

We chat about how strong preferences in art and music dwindle as you get older. This can free you up to like things you previously would have despised. We also discuss running out of podcast material and the Golden Goose Model!By Feckology

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S01E12. Season Infinite: The Never-Ending and Guilt-Inducing Nature of Constant Podcast Content Creation (CPCC) 23:47

11M ago23:47

23:47

When will the CPCC ever let us be? When will be free? Can we just pop in for a metaphorical cuppa tea, or do we need to always listen intently? Join us as we attempt to answer these questions. Thank you, Listener!By Feckology

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S01E11. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise 31:02

11M ago31:02

31:02

On the latest episode of Feckology, Traynor and The Big Mouse discuss things that have occurred in society/technology/their personal lives in the last 20 - 30 years, that would have surprised younger versions of their selves. Featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Demolition Man, Jedward, and Dustin The Turkey!…

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S01E10. Be Yourself on Social Media - Or Else Don't! 27:07

11M ago27:07

27:07

We chat about "one-sided" social media relationships, and our experiences with how we present our personalities to others, online and offline.By Feckology

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S01E09. The Decline of Drinking Culture: Not better, not worse, just different? 25:52

12M ago25:52

25:52

In today's episode, the Big Mouse and @feckinmetalcast reflect on the Decline of Drinking Culture including changes in how we socialize, consume entertainment, pursue fringe hobbies, and of course, meet people of our chosen sexual orientation (less caution to the wind, more safety, more online dating). Are things better or worse for young people - …

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S01E08. Give a Man a Mask: The Quirks of Performing on Stage 23:47

12M ago23:47

23:47

We chat about live stage performance in the wake of @feckinmetalcast's live stage performance, where he performed live, on stage.By Feckology

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S01E07. Talking to Girls or: How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Naggin (Musings from Two Alumni of Single-Sex Catholic Schools) 27:13

1y ago27:13

27:13

On this episode, Traynor and The Big Mouse reflect on growing up attending single-sex primary and secondary schools in Ireland, and how it affected their abilities to interact with the opposite sex.By Feckology

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S01E06. Now Take A Second To Enjoy It Now 22:04

1y ago22:04

22:04

A cynical and disdainful critique of the "living in the moment" life coaches and their kernels of truth.By Feckology

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S01E05. Advice 25:03

1y ago25:03

25:03

We discuss our relationships with advice, including unsolicited advice, and our good and bad experiences with advice. We advise you to listen, and if you take our advice, you won't think twice about biting your tongue or something else that finishes this sentence...By Feckology

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S01E04. Shit Friendships 21:51

1y ago21:51

21:51

What is a shit friendship? When is it time to call it quits/pull the plug/put it out of its misery? We discuss a couple of examples of shit friendships from our lives, and how they eventually played out. Follow us on Twitter: @feckologyBy Feckology

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S01E03. Fist Pints 23:02

1y ago23:02

23:02

On Episode 3 of Feckology, we discuss the concept of over-friendly waiting staff, who in their efforts to make you feel at ease, can conversely make you feel ill-at-ease. We also cover off other ostensibly customer-friendly measures introduced in recent years in Irish pubs, which only detract from the customer experience. Follow us on Twitter: @fec…

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S01E02. Can You Watch Our Seats? 20:24

1y ago20:24

20:24

How do you feel when someone in a pub/cafe/food court/saloon asks you to watch their coat/bag/seats/anvil while they disappear for an indeterminate amount of time? Placing importance on the unimportant, your hosts Traynor and The Big Mouse chew the fat over this frustrating situation.By Feckology

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S01E01. A Whistle-Stop Tour 20:43

1y ago20:43

20:43

On the debut episode of Feckology, Traynor and the Big Mouse give a brief bit of backstory, for those uninitiated, and then deal with this week's topic: A live podcast event where Richard Herring interviewed Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy) and Tommy Tiernan (comedian). Can you call a stage performance a podcast? Is Neil Hannon as funny as one would…

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Feckology (Teaser) 1:45

1y ago1:45

1:45

Full episode coming 22.03.2024By The Feckin’ Check-In

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What the Feck is going on with Finland? 17:12

7y ago17:12

17:12

Finland is now the happiest country on earth according to a 2018 UN poll. Mike wanted to know what the feck is going on in Finland that makes them so happy.By A podcast by Mike Hogan

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What the Feck is going on with Ecosia? 14:50

7y ago14:50

14:50

Ecosia is a social business that is doing something very unique and positive. Mike wanted to find out more.By A podcast by Mike Hogan

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What the feck is going on with Solar Flares? 11:03

7y ago11:03

11:03

In this episode, Mike finds out about solar flares and how they could affect us here on earth.By A podcast by Mike Hogan

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What the Feck is going on with False Widow spiders in Ireland? 24:54

7+ y ago24:54

24:54

There have been countless stories about the apparent dangers of False Widow spiders in Ireland. Mike wanted to get behind the hysteria and find out about these eight legged menaces that seem to be frightening so many people.By A podcast by Mike Hogan

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What the feck is going on with the doughnut craze in Ireland? 32:46

7+ y ago32:46

32:46

More and more artisan doughnut shops are popping up in Ireland. There has been a boom in the industry, but why? Mike attempts to figure out the reason for this food fad.By A podcast by Mike Hogan

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