Flop Culture
Episodes
Micro Beauty Trends (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview]
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latte makeup? Strawberry girl makeup? Will it ever end? Makeup artist and friend of the pod Karla K returns to discuss the influx of micro beauty tren...
Glitter (with Louise McSharry)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster, podcaster and writer Louise McSharry joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2001 music drama Glitter, starring Mariah Carey. Listen to Catch...
Grease 2 (with Emer McLysaght)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grease is the word - but why wasn't Grease 2? Flop Culture is back for a third season of flop investigations, starting with writer and co-author of th...
Bop Culture - Fleabag S1 E1 + 2 (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview]
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Keane returns from sunnier climates with his brain suitably poisoned to discuss episodes 3+4 of season 1 of Fleabag.Get the full episode on Patre...
After (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview]
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karla K returns to the Flop Culture Patreon to discuss After - the Harry Styles fanfiction that became a publishing sensation despite its many critics...
Bop Culture - Fleabag S1 E1+2 (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview]
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SuccHeads rejoice - Eoin Keane returns to recap Fleabag with Fionnuala as she watches for the first time ever.Subscribe now on Patreon - patreon.com/f...
Bop Culture - The Bear S2 (with Brian Lloyd) [Patreon Preview]
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Entertainment.ie's Movies Editor and previous guest of Flop Culture Brian Lloyd joins Fionnuala to review The Bear season two.All seasons of The Bear ...
What's The Craic With Celebrity Interviews At F1? [Patreon Preview]
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Patreon minisode, editor Adam breaks down the recent controversy surrounding model/actor Cara Delevingne and F1 royalty Martin Brundle...
Why Gig Etiquette Is In Its Flop Era (Patreon Preview)
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the Flop Culture Patreon this month, writer and podcaster Andrea Cleary talks about gig etiquette, and how it's changed predominately for the worse...
Why 'The Idol' Flopped (with Rebecca Keane) [Patreon Preview]
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the Flop Culture Patreon this week, previous guests Rebecca Keane returns in an attempt to unpack The Idol.Get the full episode on Patreon - patreo...
Succheads - 'Church and State' + 'With Open Eyes' (with Eoin Keane)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnuala and Eoin gather in person to unpack the second last episode of Succession season four 'Church and State', as well as the series finale 'With...
Sharknado (with Leon Diop)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Black And Irish founder Leon Diop joins Fionnuala for the final episode of season two discuss the spoof film franchise to end all spoof film franchise...
Drop Dead Gorgeous (with James Dempsey)
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TV critic and teacher James Dempsey lands into Flop Culture HQ to talk about the 1999 cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous with Fionnuala.LINKSFollow Flop ...
Succheads - 'Tailgate Party' + 'America Decides' (with Eoin Keane)
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnuala and Eoin are back to discuss Succession season four episodes 'Tailgate Party' and 'America Decides'.Catch up on all up-to-date episodes of S...
Eurovision Flops (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy)
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the week that's in it, Fionnuala is joined by Eurovision king and host of The Voicenote Pádraig Wilson McCarthy to talk about Ireland's current f...
The Simple Life (with Sophie White)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and podcaster Sophie White stops by Flop Culture to talk about The Simple Life, and how Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's show made - and possib...
Succheads - 'Kill List' + 'Living+' (with Eoin Keane)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Succheads, Fionnuala and Eoin (chaotically) recap season four episodes 'Kill List' and 'Living+'.Follow Flop Culture on Inst...
Charlie Puth's 'Voicenotes' (with Cian Sullivan)
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sissy That Pod host and DJ Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to talk a pop album they both hold in high esteem - Charlie Puth's Voicenotes.TIMESTAMPSCharl...
Glossier (with Tar Mar)
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content creator Tara Marzuki AKA Tar Mar talks to Fionnuala about Glossier's recent flop era - but could they be coming out the other side of it?Follo...
Succheads - 'Connor's Wedding' + 'Honeymoon States' (with Eoin Keane)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnuala and Eoin are back with their unofficial Succession podcast Succheads to recap episode 3 and 4 of the final season. Spoilers ahead!LINKGhisla...
Prison Break (with Simon Hennessy)
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Simon Hennessy talks to Fionnuala about Prison Break and its swift descent from bop to flop.LINKSGet tickets for Simon's tour Afters now!Stre...
The Pussycat Dolls Reunion (with Púca)
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and artist Púca joins Fionnuala to talk about the reunion that never really was for seminal noughties girl band Pussycat Dolls.TIMESTAMPSLov...
Succheads - 'The Munsters' + 'Rehearsal' (with Eoin Keane)
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The unofficial Succession recap podcast that no one asked for - Fionnuala and former Flop Culture guest Eoin Keane will be on hand to review the show ...
Desperate Scousewives (with Rebecca Keane)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reality TV fanatic Rebecca Keane stops by Flop Culture to talk about the 2011 reality TV series Desperate Scouseswives.TIMESTAMPS:Selena Gomez and Zay...
Dannii Minogue's 'Neon Nights' (with Conor Behan)
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DJ, broadcaster and writer Conor Behan joins Fionnuala to talk about Dannii Minogue's dance pop smash LP, 'Neon Nights'.Follow Conor on Twitter and In...
Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox's Relationship (with Eoin Keane)
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To quote Azealia Banks "what is the tea? The girls are fighting!" Political correspondent Eoin Keane drops by Flop Culture to unpack the potentially f...
Miami Vice (with Peter McGann)
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Oscars looming, comedian Peter McGann returns to Flop Culture to talk Miami Vice, Colin Farrell's performance in the 2006 film and Jamie Foxx...
What's Your Number? (with Robyn Murphy)
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnuala revisits the 2011 romantic comedy What's Your Number? with TV critic Robyn Murphy.Follow Robyn on Instagram and TikTok!TIMESTAMPSWhat's Your...
Celebrity Boxing (with Gavan Casey)
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the Jake Paul and Tommy Fury bout, Fionnuala is joined by The 42.ie's Gavan Casey for a special bonus episode unpacking the world of celebrit...
Happy Endings (with James O'Hagan)
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LGBTQ+ activist and podcaster James O'Hagan joins Fionnuala to talk about his favourite sitcom Happy Endings.Find out more about LGBT Ireland's work h...
Danity Kane (with Pamela Joyce)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Flop Culture, Fionnuala is joined by broadcaster Pamela Joyce to talk all things Danity Kane, Making The Band, Diddy and, eh...
Sugar And Spice (with Aoife Grace Moore)
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and journalist Aoife Grace Moore joins Fionnuala discuss the cheerleader-heist movie Sugar And Spice, while reminscing on the good ol' video re...
Coronation Street's Richard Hillman (with Graham O'Toole)
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster Graham O'Toole brings Fionnuala on a stroll down soap memory lane as they remember iconic Coronation Street villain Richard Hillman.Listen...
Colin Farrell's Flops (with Dave Hanratty)
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Farrell's Hollywood story is one of survival, with a few bumps along the way. Journalist Dave Hanratty joins Fionnuala to walk that road - from ...
Rhydian Coming Second On The X-Factor (with Laura O'Mahony)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Flop Culture is back for season two, and helping Fionnuala kick things off is presenter and comedian Laura O'Mahony, who has never gotten over Rhydian...
Top Of The Flops 2022
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnuala takes a look back at the year that was with the first annual Top Of The Flop Awards (Floppies, for short).Follow the podcast on Instagram!Fo...
Fade Street (with Kate Demolder)
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the final episode of season one, Fionnuala and guest Kate Demolder take a stroll down Fade Street and reassess the legacy of the iconic Irish reali...
Lady Gaga's 'ARTPOP' (with Maura Darragh)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the penultimate episode of season one, Fionnuala is joined by drag artist Maura Darragh to talk about ARTPOP - how it kicked off Lady Gaga's mainst...
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (with Brittany Spanos)
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnuala becomes a Lonely Island stan in the year of our Lord 2022 thanks to Rolling Stone staff writer Brittany Spanos and her choice for Flop Cultu...
Independence Day: Resurgence (with Brian Lloyd)
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Liam Hemsworth getting another shot at Leading Man Status thanks to The Witcher recasting, Fionnuala takes a trip down memory lane with Entertain...
Are You The One? (with Max Zanga)
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Flop Culture, Fionnuala asks artist Max Zanga why reality dating show-meets-social experiment Are You The One? doesn't share the gargan...
The Monkees' 'Head' (with Zara Hedderman)
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Long before One Direction said "this is us!", before Justin was never saying never, The Monkees went on their own movie musical adventure. Music journ...
Taylor Swift's 'Lover' (with Jay's Takes)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kids - flopping is fun! On Flop Culture this week, Jonathan Kelly AKA Jay's Takes joins Fionnuala to interrogate Taylor Swift's seventh studio alb...
Madonna's 'American Life' (with Jenn Gannon)
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Flop Culture this week, pop culture journalist and broadcaster Jenn Gannon dissects Madonna's ninth studio album 'American Life'.Plus, Fionnuala gi...
I Know Who Killed Me (with Louise Bruton)
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Lohan? Playing two different people in a movie? It's more likely than you think. On this week's Flop Culture, Fionnuala is joined by writer an...
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (with Peter McGann)
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In an effort to get ahead of the rumour that he is responsible for the Queen's death, writer and comedian Peter McGann joins Fionnuala to discuss his ...
Pretty Wild (with Karla K)
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Flop Culture this week, Fionnuala sits down with one of the hosts of The Unpopular Opinion Karla K to talk about the doomed '10s reality show that ...
Cadbury Snowflake/Anthea Turner's Wedding (with Victoria Secret)
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Secret sits down in Flop Culture Towers to explore the history of the Cadbury Snowflake, and ask how a botched sponsorship derailed TV presen...
Good Christian B*tches (GCB) (with Celebrity Memoir Book Club)
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Flop Culture, Fionnuala is joined by comedians and Celebrity Memoir Book Club's Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton to discuss the one-an...
Kelis (with Pop Pantheon’s DJ Louie XIV)
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the opening episode of Flop Culture, host Fionnuala Jay is joined by writer, DJ and host of the Pop Pantheon podcast DJ Louie XIV to discuss Kelis,...
Introducing FLOP CULTURE
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Flop Culture - a podcast where we talk about our favourite flops - launching September 1st! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...