Agony Rants
Episodes
208: She Sent In The Canary
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is following Gearoid’s footsteps with some very very VERY unexpected news! In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who is preparing fo...
207: Festive Doughnuts
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid was in Amsterdam and found out a strange Christmas tradition and Niamh is on the move. In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who is...
206 - Nude Pants and a Cold War
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid did a photo shoot and Niamh is already sorting out the Kris Kindle. In the mailbag we have someone in the middle of an office feud and some...
204: Vinyl Ultimatum
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid had a chest infection and was a suspicious lurker in a pharmacy and Niamh and her husband forgot their wedding anniversary. In the mailbag ...
203 - Niamh Casts A Spell
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh finished her Halloween panto and smashed her performance on the Late Late show. Gearoid is moving again. In the mailbag we have a teacher who...
202: Back In The Room
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh and Gearoid are back together in the studio. Niamh’s preparing for a spooky appearance on The Late Late Show and Gearoid is getting ready to b...
201: My Granny And My Ex
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is in rehearsals for a Panto that has been renamed for her and Gearoid is still in London. In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who’...
200: Heat Rises
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh has news, there is a "Murder, She Wrote" remake happening and Gearoid is concerned that all of the celebs are dying. In the mailbag we have...
199: On The Road Again
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is on tour in Manchester and Niamh is getting ready to leave home to go into rehearsals. In the mailbag we have a man that wants to come ou...
198: An Unwanted Proposal
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is concerned that her internet ads are now for a dementia village and foot yoga and Gearoid is getting depressed on planes and trains. In t...
197: Mothers And Sons
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh was on “Key’s To You My Life” and Gearoid queued for hours to see David Sedaris. In the mailbag we have a situation involving competiti...
196: Over Organised
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh was rubbing shoulders with ambassadors again and Gearoid is concerned about having Michael Flatley for president. In the mailbag we have an o...
195: Keys To Niamh’s Life
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearóid was at electric picnic and has a request and Niamh is going to be on “Keys To My Life” on RTE. In the mailbag we have a simmering wor...
194: Anti-Inflammables
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has collected the ashes of his recently deceased cat and Niamh is on anti-inflammables. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who's...
193: Booked and Busy
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is getting very busy with shows and a halloween panto and Gearoid is just back from being a nightmare on his holidays. In the mailbag we have a...
192: Little Gifts
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh has been receiving little gifts from her husband and Gearóid has some serious observations about bathroom bins. In the mailbag we have a pro...
191: Pass The Envelope
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is back from Edinburgh and Niamh went to a family reunion. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who is living in flatmate hell a...
190: Break Your Mother’s Heart
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is going to Edinburgh for a work-in-progress of a new show and Niamh gives us some insight into singing a song for 32 years. In the mailba...
189: Brownie-Off
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh and Gearoid are back for a new season but someone has baked exceptional brownies and Niamh is not pleased. In the mailbag we have a follow u...
Vintage Rants Unlocked: "A Wife's Toyboy Teacher"
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Niamh and Gearóid are taking a short break from the podcast we are unlocking our favourite Vintage Rants episodes from the archive. Thank you v...
Vintage Rants Unlocked: "Dogging Just Too Dodgy"
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Niamh and Gearóid are taking a short break from the podcast we are unlocking our favourite Vintage Rants episodes from the archive. Thank you v...
188: What Use Are You?
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid sent someone a signed photo who got annoyed and Niamh did an upsetting school visit. In the mailbag we have a new mother who was left by h...
187: We Don't Have A Sauna
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has a surprising update about his cat and Niamh is annoyed about her doomscrolling ads. In the mailbag we have an overbearing colleague and a...
186: Tales From The Frontline
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid doesn't want to go to war and Niamh has been summoned into action against rats. In the mailbag we have a partner who is struggling with her...
185: Lay-by Lays
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has got a tattoo and Niamh's son is returning to the fold. In the mailbag we have a letter from a straight man loving gay man. We have mer...
184: Exam Time
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid and Niamh remember their exams. Gearoid is convinced he should have been another Beethoven. In the mailbag we have a mother in law problem a...
183: Where's My Car?
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid and Niamh are killing plants left right and centre. In the mailbag we have a new listener who has a story about an ex selling their car an...
182: Where The Hell Is Your Album?
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has met some Agony Rants listeners and he is furious at Niamh for not working on an album. and Niamh has been baking and it's not as dry as...
181: How Moist Is My Brack
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has been baking and it's not as dry as he expected and we bring down AI by asking for a bio for Niamh. In the mailbag we have someone who h...
180: Am I A Bad Friend
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is back from her travels and Gearoid's cat has been ghosted by a hotel. In the mailbag we have someone questioning if they are a bad friend ...
179: You’ll Have A Ball
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is off to Norway to make a documentary and Gearoid has just read the blurb for his Edinburgh show and is Horrified. In the mailbag we have a g...
178: What A Wonderful World
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is back from a Eurovision gig in Manchester and Gearoid doesn’t see the point of the Amazon space ride. In the mailbag we have someone who is ...
177: Fleck All Of Them
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is grand marshall of a pride parade and Niamh is getting ready for junior Eurovision. In the mailbag we have someone who's sister is in a rela...
176: It’s Not Your Problem
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has had an operation and is enjoying the painkillers and Niamh is playing nurse to her husband. In the mailbag we have someone who has recon...
175: To Tik Tok Or Not To Tik Tok
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is feeling her age on a tv show and Gearoid is furious about a selective loyalty card. In the mailbag we have someone who has moved home and i...
174: Civilised Divorce
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh wants to be in a musical and has the perfect part in mind and Gearoid is nursing a sick cat. In the mailbag we have a singleton who has become...
173: Hobbies and Husbands
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is concerned about his sick cat and Niamh is concerned about Gearoid. In the mailbag we have a listener with a sulky partner and someone who i...
172: Draining Cats and Dogs
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is dog sitting and Gearóid is be indeed by the white house. In the mailbag we have a problem from a rejected cat owner and an Temu addict who i...
171: Messy and Chaotic
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Niamh and Gearóid are celebrating Gearóid's least favourite holiday - St. Patrick's Day. Gearoid has decided to give up chocolate and Niam...
170: Last dance with Stephen Vincent
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has been ejected from dancing with the stars and is waiting patiently for the violent protests to start and Niamh has a new brownie board. we ...
169: Absolutely Allergic
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is living in a bubble and not watching the news and is descending into chaos and Niamh is fully supportive of this. In the mailbag we have a ...
168: To Dye Or Not To Dye
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh has a bone to pick with Gearoid about his "Dancing With The Stars" performance. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who is dating a fu...
167: Karma and Clamping
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearóid has been clamped it’s Niamh’s birthday. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who is getting consumed by conspiracy theories, som...
166: It Must Be That Time Of The Year
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is dancing to "In Your Eyes" and Niamh is rehearsing with some other Eurovision winners for a special performance. In the mailbag we have a le...
165: Deep Likes and Questionable Catfishing
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid and Niamh vent about slow cookers. Perhaps neither of them know how to use them but that's not the point. In the mailbag we have someone about...
164: Mammy Issues
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh catches up on Gearoid's progress in Dancing With The Stars. In the mailbag we have someone who struggles with their mother when they return home...
163: 75 Soft
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is on a VERY loose health kick and Gearoid is trying to cha cha cha. In the mailbag we have someone who is frustrated about weightloss and so...
162: Work Wife
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh Went to Dancing With The Stars and was recognised as Gearoid's friend rather than Eurovision goddess and she is pretending to take it well. In ...
161: New Boy with Stephen Vincent
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh was singing with the orchestra this week and Gearoid got a shock in a bag of mini-eggs. In the mailbag we have a followup from our hell's ange...
Best of HeadStuff 2024
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year HeadStuff Listeners! As a special New Year’s treat, we’ve compiled the very best moments from all our HeadStuff shows into one ep...
161: Point Your Toe
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is getting ready for the first live show for Dancing With The Stars and Niamh is getting some Christmas Culture. In the mailbag we have someon...
160: Christmas Hasn’t Arrived Yet
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is waiting on Christmas to arrive and Niamh is still reeling from discovering the price of biscuits in the 80s. In the mailbag we have someone...
159: Surprise!
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearóid and Niamh come clean about "Dancing with the Stars". In the mailbag we have someone who has been dumped and someone who wants out of their fr...
158: Find The Frizzle
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearóid was cheeky at an airport and Niamh needs to find a Christmas song to sing. In the mailbag we have someone who has been living with her in-law...
157: Nobody Is Safe
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearóid is concerned about a burning plane and Niamh has run out of HRT patches. Nobody is safe. In the mailbag we have someone who's son was injured...
156: Swedish Death Cleaning And The Missing Deodorant
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid wants to get organised and Niamh is learning about Swedish death cleaning while on Eurovision Winner duty in Luxembourg. In the mailbag help s...
155: You've Done Everything Wrong
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has been to the dentist and Niamh is far too hot but it's nothing to do with her age. In the mailbag we have a followup and another question f...
154: Tr*mp and Toll Tags
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is consumed by Trump rage and Niamh has made a discovery on her toll tag. In the mailbag we have a question from someone worried that Christma...
153: Everyone Went Away With A Story
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid had a nightmare flight and Niamh has extreme plans for a late gig and an early flight. In the mailbag we have a question from someone consider...
152: Party On The Bottom
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh has brought questions she was supposed to bring to our Ask Me Anything episode a couple of weeks back and Gearoid has seen a movie he is in. In ...
151: Bang On The Money
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh was on the telly and Gearoid is going to London. In the mailbag we have a question about Gearoid's name and he isn't sure he has the answer and ...
150: Ask Us Anything
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is our 150th episode so we asked listeners to submit questions for an "Ask Us Anything" episode. So really this is your fault! We received a gorgeo...
149: Three Lovelies And A Lunatic
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid was in London and met some lovely people for a change and Niamh is concerned her husband is going to retire. In the mailbag we have help someo...
148: Get Real
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has had some hard truths about his fashion choices and Niamh has been gigging to tough crowds. In the mailbag we have help someone with their ...
147: Father and Baby Doing Well
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has had a fall and Niamh's husband has started working out. In the mailbag some new parents want a bit of peace from relatives and a group of ...
146: Cat Custody
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is going on holidays and yet another hen has been called after Niamh. We have advise for an ex couple sharing a cat and someone who living wit...
145: Hacked And Burned
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has been hacked and Niamh is thrilled about a new local crematorium. We have advise for someone with reporting to someone they had previously ...
144: Who Killed Niamh Kavanagh?
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back from our break for a new season. We have advise for someone with a mother in law from hell and someone with an ex who is not an ex. We hav...
Vintage Rants "She's Stole My Underwhelming Man"
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agony Rants is on hiatus so we are giving you this bonus episode of Vintage Rants. If you like Vintage Rants show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to h...
Vintage Rants "One For The Goose Another For The Gander"
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agony Rants is on hiatus so we are giving you this bonus episode of Vintage Rants. If you like Vintage Rants show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to h...
Vintage Rants "If It's Wrong Stop It"
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agony Rants is on hiatus so we are giving you this bonus episode of Vintage Rants. If you like Vintage Rants show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to h...
Vintage Rants "Dirty Telephone Calls"
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agony Rants is on hiatus so we are giving you this bonus episode of Vintage Rants. If you like Vintage Rants show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to h...
143: Summer Holidays.. NOT!
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last episode of this season we will be back on 2nd September! We have advise for someone who was adopted whose birth parents have reached ...
142: F.U. and F.U.R.B.
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is very grumpy because he had a terrible day and Niamh is rubbing her other friends in his face. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the p...
141: I'm A Monster
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is very grumpy because he had a terrible day and Niamh has had a fall! In the mailbag we have a follow from the store manager who took time ou...
140: U-Turns and Mommy Bear
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has started exercising and Niamh is curious about how to have delicate conversations with friends. In the mailbag we have a follow up from som...
139: Did We Help?
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh was in Birmingham and Gearoid was in Paris. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone whose partner has a bad internet habit and a man who h...
138: Think Of The Upside
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is is curious about compatibility and Gearoid has very clear red lines. Very clear. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone whose sister l...
137: An Upsetting View Of Your Life.
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid was sick and instagram is suggesting Niamh become a foster parent. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who has boyfriend addicted to...
136: Honesty Is The Best Policy, Until It's Not!
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid was in a gay bar and Niamh was in her attic. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who had a fling and it has come back to haunt them ...
135: What Are Your Red Lines?
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid ran away on a solo holiday and Niamh is now a bodybuilding icon. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the person who misses their ex's dog....
134: Wills and Wakes
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid and Niamh are talking wills. Niamh wants everything in order and once his cat is provided for Gearoid wants to leave chaos in his wake. In the...
133: He's Not Someone Who Wasn't In Jail
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh is home alone and Gearoid has just been to an awards ceremony and children's play centre. They were the same. In the mailbag we have a follow up...
131: Makeups and Breakups
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid are furious about younger people being high achievers. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the gay couple who were adopting. We have a pro...
130: Sense of Direction
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has been on the road and is regretting not paying attention in Geography. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the person who wrote in abou...
129: Every Step Is A Choice
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has been in Iceland and Niamh is still supermen from walking 700 miles over four years. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the someone wh...
128: A Confident Man With A Tape Measure
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a guest in the studio. Gearoid's cat Boots is paying a visit to see if she wants to be involved. Niamh is concerned about being a mother in l...
127: Gooey Centres and Guantanamo Bay
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh has brough brownies but Gearoid is off chocolate for Lent, thankfully there are loopholes. In the mailbag we have a followup from the man who's ...
126: Nobody Is Stroking A Hammer
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is navigating domestic upheaval by not answering the phone and Niamh is supporting him in this. As she should. In the mailbag we have an email...
125: Gay Brunches are for Gays and Eurovision Winners
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has had a solo week and is rattling through his to do list and even went on a quest for gingerbread syrup. Niamh has discovered her love langu...
124: Are We Loaded Or Poor?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh's car saga continues and Gearóid is selling everything he owns. In the mailbag we have a an email from someone who is very so easy-going her b...
123: What A Shambles!
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearóid is thinking about his career and Niamh is quite frankly enduring it. In the mailbag we have a followup from a tardy podcaster, a girlfriend w...
122: Car, Smash, Horror, Drama
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After talking about car crashes last week Niamh has had another one. Gearóid is hoping for a massive compensation claim. In the mailbag we have a fol...
121: Why Can't I Quit You?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid has decided to do Edinburgh and is the throws of a nervous breakdown. Niamh is doing her best to manage the situation by repeatedly quoting "B...
120: Traumas In Pyjamas
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid and Niamh recount there respective traumas that they have had in their pyjamas. In the mailbag we have a follow up from someone who was about ...
119: Daffodils and Pigeons
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh gives Gearoid some gardening advise after his issue with his daffodils. In the mailbag we have a follow up from someone who has cut contact with...
118: BETRAYAL!
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid met Sonia and Niamh is taking the betrayal very well. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the woman who's friends couldn't accept her big ...
117: Doctors and Dentists
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh has been to the dentist and Gearoid has a fear of needles but he is planning on them being a big part of 2024. In the mailbag we have a follow u...
116: No More Oats!
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is eating healthy and Niamh is on strike. In the mailbag we have a letter from a budding Eurovision songwriter, a brotherly oat-spreader consi...
115: Don't Namaste On Your Own Doorstep
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gearoid is considering going back to yoga and Niamh . In the mailbag we have a follow up from the man with vicar vibes and letters from a man about to...