One of the coolest girls on the internet right now, known for her unreal style and Claddagh hoops - Aoife O'Farrell is our guest this week! She told us how a row over a roast dinner led her to start posting online and explained where she gets her fashion inspo from. Aoife suffered from an eating disorder for years and really opened up about how she overcame it and why she thinks therapy is so important. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod If you relate to Aoife's story of...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min
This week Charleen and Ellie both have something to say about being at the receiving end of online trolls and they do NOT hold back. They also hear from a listener who who hooked up with her toxic ex which is bad enough but he also has a girlfriend. How can she deal with the guilt and what's the best way to handle this messy situation? As ever, the girls have the advice. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!...
Mar 10, 2025•15 min
How do you know you’re in love? And just as importantly – How do you say those three words for the first time? Charleen and Ellie – Notorious lover girls, look at their past history of saying ‘I love you’, the nerves, the regrets and fear of not hearing it said back! They discuss the viral Maura Higgins and Danny Jones video from the Brits and wonder how their morning after went. And the other side of the story from last weeks dilemma about being nearly 90 mins late for dinner gets heard. Along ...
Mar 05, 2025•59 min
Move over Batman, there's a new crime-busting superhero in town as Ellie heroically steps up to prevent a crime being commited right before her eyes. They also hear from a listener whose boyfriend has settled into some very settled and frankly BORING ways which is proving to be quite the turn-off so she needs some advice on what to do next. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!...
Mar 03, 2025•19 min
Beth Wyer (aka Bethandwhatt on TikTok) joined us this week! She told us all about the heartbreak of not only being cheated on but also betrayed by her best friend! And that's not Beth's only wild story in the search for love, as she opened up about doing doughnuts in Darndale and wearing balaclavas in cat cafes. Thankfully, Beth's now found love - But there is one small problem which she reveals exclusively on the pod! She helps out with a listener dilemma, and she also shares her own struggles ...
Feb 26, 2025•57 min
Charleen Murphy delays flights. Pass it on. Except she doesn’t and in this week’s episode she rants about the latest in a long line of rumours being spread about her. Ellie joins in on the transport themed ranting too this week after being essentially shushed in an airport lounge. And they offer some tough love to a listener who’s mad about a boy who only texts her looking for one thing. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring thi...
Feb 24, 2025•14 min
The 'I met my younger self for a coffee' trend is all over our FYPs - And this week Charleen and Ellie joined in. They offer their younger selves advice on everything from micro-fringes (Don't get one! Seriously!) to dealing with heartbreak and confusion about what to do with your life. There's a listener who is struggling to deal with her boyfriend kissing another girl on a night out, and another who wants to know if she should just do the travelling she wants to do without her fella who can't ...
Feb 19, 2025•56 min
We all know about the 'Hey Girlie' text - That moment another girl gets in touch to educate you about your boyfriend's behaviour. And this week, we hear from a listener who is wondering if it's time she sends one. And in place of Charleen and Ellie ranting, the birds got in touch! With some... constructive feedback, on the latest episodes of Hold My Drink. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!...
Feb 17, 2025•14 min
Happy Valentine's Day to all the birds! This week, we have a very special Valentine in the studio, the OG Angel Boy himself, Dano! Although, it's hard to tell whether its a Valentine's Day special or a couples counselling session! After last week's episode about petty arguments, Ellie acts as the impartial judge to deliberate on some of the most common fights between Charleen and Dano. And they try their best to answer an important question - Who knows you better, your best friend or your boyfri...
Feb 12, 2025•37 min
Charlene has had it with all the damaging misinformation online and they discuss how you can help boost your confidence. A listener reaches out with a problem with her boyfriend. He wants to go to Amsterdam for a mate's birthday but the last time he went he cheated on her. What should she do? Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!
Feb 10, 2025•15 min
All seems peaceful for Charleen and Ellie - But is it really? They've had some petty rows lately, as have the listeners, over things as small as the Dubai chocolate bar, and as big as kissing other people. Charleen considers a parasite cleanse, although with Ellie's revelation about her childhood she might be the better candidate for it. There's even a nod to an old segment - German Word of the Week. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Charleen is fed up of men - and their urge to spread their legs wide and take up as much space as possible, regardless of the people around them. Meanwhile Ellie rants about the absurd cost of breakfasts in Dublin after paying a whopping €19 (!) for a rubbish fry. And a listener has gotten in touch after finding her dream man BUT it's not all rosy, he's not from Ireland and will have to move home soon. Should she stay with him until he leaves or end it before she gets heartbroken? Email: holdmyd...
Feb 03, 2025•14 min
The GAA catfish scandal brings back old memories for Charleen of being caught up in a catfish incident of her own. The girls chat about the Molly Mae documentary and whether they think her relationship with Tommy will soon be rekindled. And of course, there's dilemmas on everything from fizzling out friendships to questioning your sexuality. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod
Jan 29, 2025•58 min
Can men and women really just be friends? That's the big debate for this bonus episode after one listener gets in touch unsure of whether she's being crazy or if there's something going on between her ex and his female friend. There's also a listener who feels like she's running out of time to do everything she wants - college, dream job, emigrate, settle down. Even though she's just 23! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring thi...
Jan 27, 2025•16 min
Known online as Get Better with Chris, Chris Connolly never felt good enough growing up. This lead him to abuse drugs and alcohol until eventually he had a psychotic break and was sleeping on the streets in London, convinced a hitman was out to get him. Chris told us how he turned his life around, and why running is so important to him. He even tried to convince Ellie to join him on a 5k. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod...
Jan 22, 2025•55 min
When your so called "friends" don't even remember your birthday, does that mean they get struck off your wedding invite list? Ellie thinks the answer is clear after a listener sends in her dilemma. Charleen is struggling with her own friendship issue after her suggestion for a group trip to Ibiza gets rejected, and Ellie's Rant of the Week might have anyone without a dog reconsidering getting one. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for spon...
Jan 20, 2025•16 min
Charleen and Ellie are back and they're ready to take on 2025! But unlike the listeners who are promising to say goodbye to everything from men and negative energy to vapes and slick backs, the girls aren't committing themselves to 75 Hard or any other extreme resolutions! There's the usual dilemmas which include a disorganised bridal party, and a friend who's only out for drama. And Charleen opens up about the sad passing of her grandmother in Peak and Bleak of the Week. Email: holdmydrink@golo...
Jan 15, 2025•55 min
Charleen needs help deciphering her DMs from someone who's either a troll or a real straight shooter and sends her nice messages mixed in with comments about her 'shiny makeup' and 'stripping'. There's a listener dilemma too from a girl wondering if she should stay in Ireland and forget her dream of going to Australia for her boyfriend - who has hurt her in the past by liking girls pictures and looking at OnlyFans. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys ...
Jan 13, 2025•14 min
The festivities are over - And the pressure of being the party planner has gotten to one of the birds who got in touch upset that none of her friends stepped up to arrange a night out when she was busy. And she's not the only one struggling, in 'If I Was You' another listener struggles with her boyfriends lack of ambition and future planning as they approach the end of their college years. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring t...
Jan 06, 2025•14 min
Happy New Year Birds! You won't be seeing Ellie out in town celebrating or counting down to midnight if her rant this week is anything to go by. And a recent dining experience has Charleen ranting about loud talkers. After meeting her dream guy online, one listener is wondering why he ever matched with her considering he's about to move to Australia. The girls do their best to offer her advice to avoid heartbreak. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys /...
Dec 30, 2024•15 min
It's Christmas week! And Ellie wants to have a word with anyone planning to eat their Christmas dinner before 2 o'clock. Charleen rants about the lack of nice venues in Dublin and attempts to convince someone listening to please open a Joe and The Juice. There's also a listener dilemma from a girl who is getting ghosted by her first kiss and first time. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!...
Dec 23, 2024•20 min
It's the last full episode of 2024! And with less than a week to go to Christmas, Charleen and Ellie look back at years gone by, the gifts they always wanted, looking at you Fur Real moving horse, the best outfits to wear to Midnight mass a.k.a The MET Gala. There's even a Christmas quiz! There's some harsh realities and expert advice in Phone a Friend after a listener got in touch about her boyfriend's slow replies. And the girls also offer their own opinions on having your boyfriends parents m...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min
A listener gets in touch wondering why she was the only one to get uninvited from her boyfriends 21st and she wonders if the mom just secretly hates her. A stolen coat causes a lot of trouble for the girls and as Ellie get ready to jet off to NYC, Charleen warns her about the tipping system in America. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!...
Dec 16, 2024•20 min
Tis the season to start thiniing and stressing about Christmas presents and on this week's episode we hear about some of the worst Christmas presents you've ever gotten and there are some absolute shockers in there. Ellie gets 'stoned' in Sligo and in this week's Secret From The Stall they offer some advice to a listener whose boyfriend is giving her some real reasons to be suspicious. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod...
Dec 11, 2024•58 min
Christmas is all about being sweet and kind but it's also the perfect time to have a decent rant and this week Ellie gets stuck into people who get in her way on the pavement. Also they hear from a listener for 'If I Was You', who is having doubts about making the big leap to Australia and his recent behavious is NOT helping. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!...
Dec 09, 2024•12 min
Achieiving the perfect work-life balance is hard for everyone but when you're self-employed and your job is online content, are you ever 'off the clock?' In this week's episode Charleen and Ellie get real and raw about their very differing approaches to switching off from work and how to manage that feeling that 'you're still not done'. They hear from a listener who broke up with her Norwegian boyfriend but has a serious case of the second thoughts and can't decide what or where to go next! Emai...
Dec 04, 2024•55 min
Charleen compare notes between living with a partner and your parents and Ellie reveals the spectacular name she has for the compost bin. In this week's If I Was you they hear from a listener whose boyfriend is keen to return to his old workplace but there's a problem, his ex still works there and could still have feelings for him. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod Thank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!...
Dec 02, 2024•15 min
Long distance can be one of the hardest things for a couple to deal with - But, it can also make a relationship so much stronger. In this week's episode of Hold My Drink Charleen shares her own experiences with long distance as do some of the lovely listeners. There's also the usual dilemmas this week featuring a girl whose new friends have told her she is too private about her relationship as well as a creche worker wondering if everywhere is toxic or if it's following her. And Ellie has someth...
Nov 27, 2024•54 min
After seeing notifications from OnlyFans, swingers websites, and more on her boyfriends phone, and his admission to cheating on her, one listener is unsure whether she should stay with him or walk away. Charleen and Ellie do their best to convince her of the best thing to do. Charleen's hormones have her ranting about everything she can think of, while Ellie sympathises with a listener upset after an altercation while crossing the road. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod...
Nov 25, 2024•18 min
Niall Breslin, also known as Bressie, came into studio this week for a chat about everything from his decision to quit rugby for music to meeting Oasis and Will.I.Am. He even revealed why he'd never go back on The Voice. He also opened up about his own struggles with anxiety and explained why mindfulness is so important to him. Niall has released a new podcast called the Madman's Hotel which explores Ireland's history with mental health care, particularly focusing on St. Loman's in his home town...
Nov 20, 2024•59 min
