Flop Culture

Writer and manicurist Alex Philamond joins me to discuss the HBO series Looking - the Jonathan Groff-led show that was pitched as the gay Sex And The City. But, despite its compelling cast of characters and a dedicated fanbase, Looking was cancelled after two seasons.TIMESTAMPSHozier's chart successes: 0:46Looking with Alex Philamond: 3:33Top of the Flops: 1:11:06LINKSFollow Alex on Instagram!Read the Looking oral history here!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and beauty editor joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2000 ballet drama Center Stage.TIMESTAMPSCoachella debrief: 0:44Center Stage (with Aisling Keenan): 9:07Top of the Flops: 53:46LINKSSubscribe to Aisling's Substack here!Follow Aisling on Instagram here!Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureEditing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and author Justin Myers AKA The Guyliner joins me to discuss Brooklyn Beckham's career, and nepo babies at large.TIMESTAMPSBillie Eilish announces new album: 0:44Brooklyn Beckham's career (with Justin Myers): 4:51Top of the Flops: 1:00:33LINKSPre-order Justin's new book THE LEADING MAN here!Subscribe to his newsletter here!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian John Spillane joins Fionnuala to discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 2.TIMESTAMPSThe Lizzo of it all: 0:46The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (with John Spillane): 4:53Top of the Flops: 1:06:02LINKSFollow John on Instagram and on TikTok!Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureFollow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, writer and actor Hannah Mamalis joins me to discuss dance smash Step Up 2: The Streets.TIMESTAMPSEuphoria delayed, Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen: 1:20Step Up 2: The Streets (with Hannah Mamalis): 8:26LINKSFollow Hannah on Instagram here!Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureFollow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Makeup artist Cian Macken joins Fionnuala to discuss fellow It Girl, Cheryl (née Tweedy/Cole/Fernandez-Versini).TIMESTAMPSDan Schneider reacts to Quiet On Set revelations (TRIGGER WARNING): 1:03Cheryl (with Cian Macken): 14:58LINKSFollow Cian on TikTok and Instagram!Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureEditing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, producer and host of Switched On Pop Charlie Harding joins me to discuss the trend of moody covers of pop songs being used as needle drops/syncs in TV and film.Listen to Switched On Pop wherever you get podcasts!TIMESTAMPSLouis Walsh versus Jedward: 0:51Moody Covers Of Pop Songs For TV & Film (with Switched On Pop's Charlie Harding) 8:05Support Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureEditing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best-selling author Laura DeBarra joins Fionnuala to discuss the short-lived The Real Housewives of D.C.TIMESTAMPSThe alleged behind-the-scenes drama on the set of Queer Eye + where the hell is Kate Middleton?: 0:44The Real Housewives of D.C. (with Laura DeBarra): 15:25Top of the Flops: 48:43LINKSBuy Laura’s brand new book Garment Goddess here!Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok!Support the podcast on Patreon to get at least 2 bonus episodes a month - patreon.com/flopcultureFollow Flop Culture on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcaster and presenter Muireann O'Connell joins me to discuss the 2010 film Leap Year.Watch Muireann on Ireland AM Monday to Thursday!Follow Muireann on Instagram here! Support the podcast on Patreon and get bonus content - patreon.com/flopcultureTIMESTAMPSReal Housewives drama; Ariana Grande's latest interview: 0:58Leap Year with Muireann O'Connell: 14:03Top of the Flops: 1:03:21Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-host of the Unveiled podcast Nessa Morrissey joins Fionnuala to reminisce on the mid-2000's reality TV show Totally Scott-Lee.TIMESTAMPS:News: 0:57Interview: 3:53Top Of The Flops: 37:14LINKSListen to Unveiled with Niamh and Nessa wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Unveiled on Instagram!Support Flop Culture on Patreon! patreon.com/flopcultureEditing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and writer Aaron Twitchen joins Fionnuala to unpack the career of The Female Boss, Tulisa.TIMESTAMPSNews: 0:58Tulisa with Aaron Twitchen: 7:26LINKSFollow Aaron on Instagram and TikTok!Buy tickets to his tour here!Preorder his book Homo History here!Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureFollow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Hamilton and Claire Parker AKA Celebrity Memoir Book Club join Fionnuala to discuss Don't Trust The B---- In Apartment 23.TIMESTAMPSNews: 0:47Interview: 11:55Top of the Flops: 53:06THE CORRECT ORDER TO WATCH DON'T TRUST THE B IN1. Pilot; 2. Daddy's Girl; 3. Mean Girls; 4. The Wedding; 5. The Scarlet Neighbor; 6. Whatever It Takes; 7. Making Rent; 8. It's Just Sex; 9. The Leak; 10. The Parent Trap; 11. Shitagi Nashi; 12. Bar Lies; 13. A Weekend in the Hamptons; 14. A Reunion; 15. Love & Monsters; 16. It's a Miracle; 17. Sexy People; 18. Paris; 19. Teddy Trouble; 20. Monday June; 21. Dating Games; 22. The D; 23. The Seven Year Bitch; 24. Using People; 25. Ocupado; 26. Original Bitch.LINKSListen to Celebrity Memoir Book Club wherever you get podcasts!Subscribe to Celebrity Memoir Book Club on Patreon! Follow Celebrity Memoir Book Club on Instagram and TikTok! Support Flop Culture on Patreon! patreon.com/flopcultureEditing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Liam Payne teases LP2, Fionnuala looks back on floppiest members of One Direction.Support the podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assistant Producer of Crime World and Producer of Beast: The Murder of Nora Sheehan joins me to discuss one-and-done Netflix series The Society.TIMESTAMPSOscar noms snubs + Normani's new album: 0:56The Society with Clodagh Meaney: 12:03Top of the Flops: 50:52Listen to Crime World and Beast: The Murder of Nora Sheehan wherever you get podcasts.Follow Clodagh on Instagram and TikTok! Listen to Fionnuala review Man Of The Woods here!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter and singer Zeinab joins Fionnuala to discuss a sequel in name but not in nature - Mean Girls 2.Hear Zeinab every week day morning on FM104's Strawberry Alarm Clock!TIMESTAMPSMean Girls 2 with Zeinab: 2:44Top of the Flops: 43:32LINKSThe Kali Reis interview- https://www.the42.ie/kali-reis-2-6256407-Dec2023/  Follow Zeinab on Instagram!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Lloyd, host of He Ain't Heavy and movies editor at entertainment.ie, returns to FC towers to talk to Fionnuala about True Detective's ill-fated second season.Listen to He Ain't Heavy wherever you get your podcasts!Get ad-free and bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureLINKSFollow Brian on Instagram and TikTok!Read Brian's reviews on entertainment.ie!Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok!TIMESTAMPSNews: 0:55True Detective Season 2 with Brian Lloyd: Interview: 10:28Top of the Flops: 1:01:18Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Vicki Notaro joins Fionnuala to make the case for the divisive Christmas movie The Family Stone.Interview starts at 1:15!LINKSPre-order Vicki's book here!Follow Vicki on Instagram!Subscribe to the Celebrity Memoir Book Club Patreon!Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureFollow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer songwriter Senita Appiakorang joins Fionnuala to discuss the 2020 television adaptation of High Fidelity. TIMESTAMPSNews: 2:51High Fidelity (2020) with Senita Appiakorang: 14:59Top of the Flops: 1:03:58 LINKSListen to Shookrah and Sister Fenix wherever you listen to music!Follow Senita on Instagram here!Support the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureFollow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok!Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcaster, singer and celebrant Feargh Curtis joins Fionnuala to discuss pop ban Hear'Say.LINKSFollow Fearg on Instagram!Listen to Let's Talk About The Arts and Re-imagining Ceremonies wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok!Get bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopcultureTIMESTAMPSNews: 3:45Hear'Say with Feargh Curtis: 14:39Top of the Flops: 1:04:44Editing: Adam ShanahanArtwork: Brian Lambert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Tapley of Tandem Felix joins Fionnuala for a Bob Dylan primer and a look back at one of the flops to end all flops, Self Portrait.Tandem Felix's new album, There's A New Sherriff In Town is available now!Support Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.