Julie and Brenda were up to 90 during this recording ahead of their show in the Cork Opera House last Friday. Their schedules were packed! But aside from show chat, Julie gave us the latest Rocco update as well as sharing the gift her new love interest got her. Brenda talked about her recent trip to Barcelona and thinks that maybe she’s a solo traveller through and through. It’s all here and more so all you have to do is sit back and hit play. Make sure you follow Julie , Brenda and the pod for ...
Sep 09, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 28
It’s finally the week of our Cork Opera house show and we cannot wait. It’s going to be some night. So hello September and hello to Julie’s new teeth which she tells us all about in this week’s episode. She also shares news about her fella Rocco but why is he already in the dog house? Plus, Brenda shares how she turned into a Bumble detective and caught out a married man! Make sure you follow Julie , Brenda and the pod for all the latest news, goss and updates....
Sep 02, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Well all we can say is, if you weren’t there you missed out BIG TIME girls because we had some amount of fun in the Ah Hear! tent at Electric Picnic. We’ve had to edit some of the most scandalous bits out but there is still lots to enjoy. In this episode, Brenda and Julie talk about stage fright wees, the fight they had en route to the festival and which of the 2Johnnies they'd share a snack box with. Plus, we learn that Julie and Brenda still don’t know where the wee comes out. Make sure you fo...
Aug 26, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this episode the girls wonder if Brenda wearing dungarees has anything to do with dating a 29 year old. Meanwhile Julie tells us about snapchatting a Snickers pants wearer and gives us a great Snapchat tip. Brenda shocks us all by talking about running and her new role as Cork mini marathon ambassador. There’s also talk about their first periods, first time sex and both their plans for big trips away. Make sure you follow Julie , Brenda and the pod for all the latest news, goss and updates....
Aug 19, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 25
You asked and we answered EVERYTHING. In this episode we talked about all those little bits you wanted to know about us but never had the chance to. We chat motherhood and marriage, watching The Secret, getting birthday chipper and people wondering if Brenda is really that positive (she really is). We start though by slating Julie’s necklace - well, we can’t be positive all the time. Make sure you follow Julie , Brenda and the pod for all the latest news, goss and updates....
Aug 12, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 24
We’re back, on-air in Cahir! Julie catches us up on the Galway Races and the WILD time she had. Julie and Brenda both talk about being underestimated by certain types of men and Brenda tells us about her hot date with a new younger man. Plus, we reveal the special guest for our live show in the Cork Opera House on the 6th September. Tickets on sale here . XOXO, Julie and Brenda. Make sure you follow Julie , Brenda and the pod for all the latest news, goss and updates....
Aug 05, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 23
A bit of sad news this week for Brenda at the top of the show. Sadly her beloved dog Jake passed away last week after 15 years of being her best friend. Her heart is breaking but we remember him in this episode. But that’s not all! Brenda and Julie both share what cosmetic tweaks they’re planning. Plus, Julie tells us about the time she got denied at passport control after getting some work done because she didn’t look like her picture. All that and lots more. Make sure you follow Julie , Brenda...
Jul 29, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The gang are back together again! Julie and Brenda were over for an Ireland AM appearance which you can watch back here. And if you want to see the girls in the flesh, tickets for their live show in the Cork Opera House on 6th September are available here. But back to the podcast! In this episode, Julie talks about her east, west boobs, Brenda shares more of her intrusive thoughts and Julie tells us how she's getting on being a Mamager. Plus, they also talk trust issues, Brenda’s new love intere...
Jul 22, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Don’t forget, we are coming to Cork on the 6th September as part of the Cork Podcast Festival. Get your tickets here. It’s been a jam packed few weeks for Brenda and Julie. Brenda was flat out covering the UK elections in work while Julie was flat out with the twins on their sun holiday. And this week, they’re catching up on it all. In this episode, they talk about imposter syndrome, Julie becoming her own Kris Jenner managing her social media and the dream of heading to Coppers. Plus, Brenda ta...
Jul 15, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Our guest this week is Tony J O’Reilly an addiction counsellor who specialises in Gambling Addiction, an addiction he has lived through himself. In 2011, Tony’s life was splashed across the front pages after he stole €1.75 million from An Post to fund that addiction. But since then, Tony has changed his life completely. He went on to get his degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy and now delivers gambling addiction workshops to schools and organisations all over Ireland. Tony also established...
Jul 08, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In May 2022, Natasha O’Brien was walking home after work when she was violently assaulted by a serving member of the Irish Defence Forces. Her attacker fled the scene immediately after and later boasted about the incident on social media to his friends.The court was told he initially tried to blame the victim for what happened. But after being shown CCTV footage of the incident he admitted that his account of the event was ‘all wrong’ For the first time, Natasha tells her story in full exclusive...
Jul 01, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We are coming to Cork on the 6th September as part of the Cork Podcast Festival and we can’t wait! There are some tickets left but they’re going quick so make sure you secure yours for a fun packed night out with your besties. But back to this week’s episode which one you will definitely want to share in your WhatsApp groups… Our guest today is Denise Phillips , entrepreneur and owner of the Voduz Hair and Pelo brands. Last month, Denise shared a terrifying experience during a family holiday to ...
Jun 24, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Tickets for our live show on the 6th September as part of the Cork Podcast Festival are selling out fast so don’t delay, secure yours today! This week Brenda and Julie talk about solo travel - Lourdes, the Blasket Islands, Coronation Street tours - it’s Girls Gone Mild. They also chat about behind the scenes on the 6 O’Clock Show, visiting Peig Sayers cottage plus Brenda sets Julie a reading challenge - and you’re all invited too. Make sure you follow Julie , Brenda and the pod for all the lates...
Jun 17, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode, we had a fascinating conversation with an anonymous guest who goes by the name ‘Ask Josie’. Burned by her own online dating experiences, she started a Facebook group 2 years ago aimed at helping other women and warning them about men online. But what started as an exposure group has grown into so much more. Josie talked to us about cat-fishing, the trauma of ghosting and romance fraud. Plus Brenda and Julie share their own online experiences too of course! Bye for now and stay s...
Jun 10, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Make sure you get your ticket for our live show on 6th September as part of the Cork Podcast Festival - they’re selling out fast! In this episode Julie and Brenda catch up on their week in dating stories - Brenda’s fella of the moment is currently in Beirut and Julie talks trust issues. And do we see a Left On Read Tour de Lourdes in our future?! Listen and find out... ENJOY! Make sure you follow Julie , Brenda and the pod for all the latest news and updates....
Jun 03, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 14
GREAT NEWS! Tickets for our live show as part of the Cork Podcast Festival in September are on sale now. Click here to get yours - we can't wait to see you! SHOW NOTES: Julie is back over London (no toes lost this time) and Brenda takes her to London’s hottest tourist attraction - the Hawley Arms - a.k.a the pub from Baby Reindeer! Brenda tells us about her recent matches on Tinder plus following on from her Bike Row Ski success, Julie reveals if she’ll be training the Carrigaline Under 8s soon....
May 27, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 13
GREAT NEWS! Tickets for our live show as part of the Cork Podcast Festival in September go on sale today. Click here to get yours - we can't wait to see you! In this episode, Julie talks her ongoing journey as an athlete, Brenda shares how she's been coping the last few weeks plus they both reflect on their interview with Leo Varadkar. The pair also talk about Julie kissing statues toes and Brenda being mad for a good mass in her youth. You never know what you'll get with an episode of LOR! Than...
May 20, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We didn’t have meeting the former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on our list of things to do in 2024 but somehow, we did it. During our conversation Leo talked to us about everything from encouraging more women into politics, meeting Donald Trump and the advice he’d give to his younger self. Thanks so much for listening.
May 13, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Sadly Brenda lost her beloved father Dano Dennehy on the 24th April just days after she completed the London Marathon. In this episode, she shares the devastating phone call from her mother that changed everything. While this is a very sad time for everyone who knew Dano, Brenda wants this episode to be a celebration of his life. She talks about how kind people have been since the terrible news and how important community is during tough times. Brenda also mentions her marathon experience of cou...
May 07, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We’re big fans of Sabrina Hill . You might know her from Instagram where she shares hair education tips with her 113 thousand Instagram followers or as the owner of Kopper Hair Salon right in the heart of Cork City. But there is much, much more to Sabrina’s story. In her 20s, she gave birth to her first son Aaron which saw her experience frightening postnatal psychosis. Then last year, in her 40s, she gave birth to her now one year old son Robin. In this episode she details the debilitating hype...
Apr 29, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s Julie Haynes getting lost on the Tube, almost losing a toe and getting bankrupted by a blow dry. This week, Julie jetted over to London to celebrate Brenda’s birthday and got instantly lost. Brenda also announces her new venture and Julie gets Brenda a birthday present that absolutely terrifies her. Follow Julie here and Brenda here and the podcast here https://www.instagram.com/left_on_read_podcast24/...
Apr 22, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Forget Julie Twinz and Me, it's Julie Troll Hunter from now on! Julie shares how one online commenter crossed the line and turned her into Wagatha Christie. Brenda wonders if she should get a nose job and Julie talks about her singing debut. Plus, we also share listener feedback from our interview with Colette Wolfe. Brenda https://www.instagram.com/brendasbits/?hl=en Julie https://www.instagram.com/twins_and_me_/?hl=en...
Apr 15, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Content warning: Conversations about death by suicide and bullying throughout. In this episode, we met with Colette Wolfe, mother of the late Leanne Wolfe who died by suicide in 2007. She shared the devastating effect of Leanne's loss on her family and how she rebuilt her life in celebration of her daughter in the years since. Colette's message is one of hope and of never giving up. SUPPORT If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the issues mentioned in this episode, reaching out to...
Apr 08, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Happy Easter all! In this episode we share some of the many letters we received following Brenda's story. We also reveal our brand new tattoos and Julie promises to get back riding....! All that plus recommendations, the quiz and lots of laughs.
Apr 01, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this final instalment of Brenda’s addiction journey, she shares getting a second chance and then losing it all again. Her battle with prescription medication and how she is finally living the dream life her addiction stole from her. SUPPORT If you or someone you know is struggling with the issues mentioned in this episode, you may find the following resources helpful: Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland Al Anon Family Groups UK & Ireland Narcotics Anonymous Ireland Samaritans Ireland...
Mar 27, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Brenda discusses her battle with addiction, mentioning her early struggles with OCD. She goes through the ups and downs, leading up to the crucial point when she hit rock bottom and encountered a career-ending event.
Mar 25, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Were Biddy and Miley Ireland's First porn stars ? Brenda and Julie talk about the what happens in the dark before and after the deed, whether Mallowfornia was really a thing and what hots and hot not in their world this week as the post Paddy's weekend week kicks off !
Mar 18, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this weeks episode Brenda and Julie catch up on their break, talk drive to survive, toilet door locks and whether sexting equals cheating. The girls are back !!
Mar 15, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Carla suffered with disordered eating since the age of 5 and was constantly trying to lose weight. It wasn't until she began to focus on her mental health and face her food addiction that she eventually lost over half her body weight (13 stone). Carla, also known as Half of Carla, joined Brenda and Julie to tell them how she did it and how her life has changed since. For anyone who relates to Carla’s story of disordered eating please do get help from your doctor or reach out to Bodywhys.ie or ca...
Jan 01, 2024•50 min
This episode is a special Christmas present for all the Left On Read listeners who missed out on the live recording at Electric Picnic! After a frantic run through Stradbally, the girls arrived to a packed tent to chat about boob jobs, old flames, and shifting celebrities. There was also the usual Ick of the Week and of course a quiz for Julie.
Dec 25, 2023•32 min
