I Said What I Said with Shane McCarthy

Shane is not holding back in this episode of I Said What I Said. For the first time he openly speaks about why he is single and what has really been going on beneath the surface. From seeking love and validation in the wrong places to finally recognising the red flags he used to ignore, this is Shane at his most honest.He dive's into what he now knows he needs to watch out for in future relationships and what he actually wants from a partner. There is self awareness, a few hard truths, and a lot of growth.He play's Truth or Trash with a red flag and green flag twist, putting his dating mindset to the test. Social Media Roulette also makes a return and hilariously lands on his producer Katie’s own video, forcing him to give his unfiltered feedback. Yes, there are two rounds and yes, it gets interesting. Shane also opens up about feeling ready to stop filtering himself and caring so much about what other people think. He talks about stepping into a more unfiltered version of himself and what that means for the future of the podcast.It is deep, it is funny, it is chaotic, and as always there are plenty of laughs along the way.

A listener writes in carrying something they’ve kept hidden for a long time, afraid of how the people closest to them might react.Shane really connects with this one, and alongside Beth, they talk it through.

This Valentine’s Day, Tipsy Topics, I Said What I Said, and Unscripted come together for a very special crossover episode celebrating Palentine’s because love isn’t just about romance, it’s about friendship, growth, and the people who get you through it all.Beth, Shane, and Niamh sit down for a no-filter, chaotic chat about love in all its forms. From unhinged first dates, to red flags and feral stories like getting sick during a very intimate moment, there's nothing but honesty here.The trio also play a game of Two Truths One Lie, talk about how you know someone is 'the one' and get deep talking about the importance of self-worth and self-love before anything else.With all the oversharing there's also ideas for your palentine's day plans, along with movie recommendations for the love birds and those who need to be reminded why love might not be all it's cracked up to be.Whether you’re single, taken, in a situationship, or just here for the craic, this episode is your reminder that love comes in many forms, and sometimes the best ones are platonic.Happy Palentine’s 💕

Shane is back with a brand new episode, He chats about having a very very chill week while also being deep in his thoughts and feelings. Calm on the outside, busy in the head.He is buzzing because he is heading to a concert that really means something to him. The kind of concert he reckons will have him crying the whole way through.He opens up about his icks, vulnerability, and why so many people struggle to speak up when money is tight or when life feels heavy.Shane also teases next week’s episode and trust us, it is a big one. He hints at why he is heading to Marconi House, home of Go Loud.

This week Shane is joined by Wilzee, a powerful voice from the Travelling community who is using education, music and lived experience to challenge stereotypes and create real change. They get deep on identity, education and where prejudice comes from, with Shane opening up about what it was like to come out as gay and how different that could have been years ago. Wilzee shares his own journey, from completing a four year degree to advocating for better access to education and working on his upcoming album, with plenty of laughs throughout.

Shane is back this week having a proper catch up and it starts with the stress of leaving his suitcase on the bus on the way down. The panic was very real.He chats honestly about what ADHD looks like for him and what happens when he goes into an ADHD episode. Shane also gives his opinion on people using ChatGPT and opens up about his fears around it, and it is hilarious.

In this week’s episode of I Said What I Said, Shane is joined by Beth Wyer, host of the Go Loud podcast Tipsy Topics, for a laugh out loud, real conversation. They kick things off with one of those stories you genuinely have to hear to believe, before wandering into chats about the evil eye, life in the spotlight, and what it’s really like to be unfiltered online.Things get honest as Shane and Beth talk about living with ADHD and OCD, the truths about medication and support, and why speaking openly about hard stuff actually matters. This one’s funny, honest, relatable, and insightful.

Shane is back for the first episode of 2026 and he’s catching you up after the Christmas break.He reflects on the festive period, why he chose to keep parts of it off social media, and the realities of navigating online judgement and backlash. Shane also shares big personal and professional updates, including changes behind the scenes and what he’s aiming for in the year ahead.Real, reflective, and straight talking, Shane sets the tone for 2026 and where he’s heading next.

This Christmas Eve episode is a special one. And the final episode of 2025.Shane sits down and reflects on the year that was. The highs, the lessons, the moments that mattered, and the ones that changed him.He shares his own Christmas traditions, why turkey never makes it onto his plate, and what he actually eats instead. He looks back on the best and worst Christmas presents he has ever received, what is on his wish list this year, and why Christmas means more to him than just gifts and food.Along the way, Shane shares some genuinely funny stories and does not stop laughing from start to finish. This episode is about slowing down, taking stock, and remembering what Christmas is really about., gratitude, family in all its forms, and taking a moment to pause before a new year begins.

By huge demand, Shane McCarthy is joined by Josephine Duffy for an honest, open conversation.Shane opens up about the pressure he sometimes feels to always be funny, even on the days when he is not in a great headspace. Josephine shares how she deals with those expectations and how she stays grounded when things feel heavy.Josephine talks about her life as a settled woman married to a Traveller man and shares her version of the story in her own words. She also explains the famous fishy fishy story and why she has chosen to step away from it.They speak about creating content online, why Josephine does not see herself as famous, and the importance of respecting your kids, your family, and those closest to you if they do not want to be part of social media, and how they navigate those boundaries.There are plenty of laughs as Shane and Josephine reminisce about their trip to Lithuania, alongside real talk and thoughtful advice for anyone struggling at this time of year.

Shane is back and he is in flying form this week. He starts off telling us about the chaos of his last few days from going to D Block Europe to randomly landing himself in Lithuania and even taking a buggy instead of a cab because only Shane would end up doing that. He finally got to spend proper time with his friends and he is laughing about having his boyfriend’s Christmas present sorted while everyone else around him is still lost.Then he gets real and talks about why Christmas means so much to him. He speaks about the importance of staying grateful for what you have and remembering the people who sadly did not make it to this Christmas. It is honest grounding and very typical Shane.He also opens up about the reason he went to Lithuania and the procedure he is thinking about getting. He talks about the reality of cosmetic work and how important it is to know exactly where you are going. He looks back on the things he regrets like his turkey teeth and the things he loved like his hair transplant. He is very aware that young people watch and listen to him so he is careful about being honest about the risks and the decisions behind it.Shane reflects on how crazy this year has been for him. He set goals last year that felt out of reach and now heading out of 2025 he has hit almost all of them. He talks about how wild that feels and reminds everyone that he is just a normal person who works hard and tries his best.He also shares something new. He would love to move into acting. He recently did a project for women's breast cancer and he talks about what that experience meant to him and why it lit something up inside him.Then he dives into manifestation. He explains how he manifests in his own life and how it has worked for him. He even tells a story about helping a girl manifest getting her own place and how it all came true for her. Shane being Shane he mixes the deep stuff with humour and a bit of madness but the message comes across loud and clear.He also talks about something he really wants for the future. It is not in the works yet but he would love to do a live show. He chats about why he believes it would work what he wants it to look like and what he needs to do to make it happen.Of course he brings the everyday chaos too. He chats about how tough it is on the run up to Christmas and over Christmas with all the food and how much of a struggle it can be for him. And he finishes off by talking about getting invited to a TikTok event and what that felt like.It is a full on episode filled with honesty laughs chaos and real talk from start to finish.

Shane is joined by twenty two year old Ellie Dunn who people will know from community radio college life and her time on First Dates Ireland. Ellie starts by opening up about the moment that pushed her onto the show after a guy told her she needed a nose job. It hurt her more than she realised and she speaks honestly about how that shaped her confidence.She talks about her first match on the show where they are now and how the relationship that followed turned into something she stayed in even though she knew it was wrong. Ellie explains why she stayed with someone who was love bombing her even when it was toxic from the start. She shares how he cheated on her and how her story blew up her TikTok. The video went viral and it is still pinned on her page.Ellie speaks very openly about getting used to bad treatment from boys and looking back now wondering why she accepted any of it. She also talks about the moment that pushed her back to First Dates Ireland for a second time. After seeing a guy for two years he went on a boys holiday for eight days and did not contact her once.She then talks about her love life now. Ellie says she loves love but love has not always been kind to her. Shane drags her into the nitty gritty and gets the full story of who she is seeing today. She even tells him about her dear diary where she writes down every date she goes on what the date was like what happened and what the downfall was. It is honest and very Ellie.Ellie also chats about college. She is studying to become an SNA and shares why she feels so strongly about the work. Shane jumps in with his own story about needing an SNA in school and the whole moment is really lovely. She talks about her passion for community radio the shows she makes and why she loves the buzz of it.She also shares that she has a part coming up as an extra in a movie. Ellie has taken acting classes and she is the kind of girl who will try anything that interests her and back herself every time.And the stories. Ellie keeps them coming. From failing her driving test again and again and ending up in a bush to the wild story about her childhood hamster. She buried it thinking it was dead then found out it had been hibernating. She dug it back up and by then it really was gone. It is the kind of story that has you laughing and wincing at the same time.The vibe between Shane and Ellie is unreal. The two of them are pure entertainment from start to finish. I laughed the entire way through this one.

Shane is back in the studio and catching you up on everything he has been up to over the past week. He dives straight into the chaos and the craic as he fills you in on life lately. One of the big highlights was his Come Dine With Us special in aid of breast cancer at the stunning Adare Manor. He talks through the night, the people he met, the vibe, and the whole experience from his side of the table. After spending the day recording with professionals he says he left feeling like he could walk straight onto the set of the extenders and claim his big TV moment.He also opens up about how busy life has been and how he is trying to keep some kind of balance while being away so much. He talks about missing home and his friends, the guilt that comes with that, and the reminder he gives himself daily that these are the things he once prayed for.He chats about the importance of not comparing yourself to how other people handle things because everyone moves through life differently. Then he goes off on a gas tangent about Christmas, joking about wanting to put up the tree already and putting out a plea for anyone willing to donate one after discovering his mother threw theirs out.He gives a sweet update on how things are going with his new boyfriend before diving into a bigger conversation around food and comfort. He talks about why people feel awkward eating in front of someone new and opens up about his own past, from being really overweight to going too skinny, and the long road to finding a healthy and happy middle ground. He reminds everyone that food is fuel and there is nothing to be ashamed of.And of course he is buzzing for D Block Europe with his bestie, already imagining the night and the madness ahead.

Episode 6 is a turning point for I Said What I Said because Shane welcomes his first guest. Aisling Unfiltered joins him and the conversation lifts off straight away. They talk about how they met, the way their personalities clash and click, and how ADHD shapes the way they both see the world.Aisling brings Shane into her family story. She talks about her sister marrying a man from the Traveller community and how that opened her eyes to the reality behind the stereotypes she grew up hearing. She explains how her opinions changed once she saw the truth for herself and how understanding someone’s world can break down ideas you did not even know you carried.She then speaks about her own relationship with her husband who is from Lithuania. She talks about the similarities between her journey and her sister’s. A settled woman with a Traveller man. An Irish woman with a foreign partner. She shares how love challenged her assumptions and taught her to see people with a deeper sense of openness, honesty and authenticity.The conversation gets heavier when they look at the cultural pressures inside both communities. Aisling and Shane talk about the expectation in the Traveller community to stay in marriages even when it is painful, and how some Travellers view settled people who have children with different fathers. They break down how judgment moves both ways and how culture shapes these ideas more than people realise.Aisling also speaks openly about growing up in a family where racism existed. She does not shy away from it. She talks about unlearning what she heard as a child and making a conscious choice to raise her own children with acceptance, curiosity and compassion.They move into her life online and how fast everything changed. Aisling tells Shane what it was like going from running her aesthetics business to joining TikTok without even understanding the platform. She laughs about thinking it was basically Snapchat and how she started posting everything with no filter. That honesty is what blew up. She talks about growing to more than one hundred thousand followers in seven months and how surreal that felt.She also opens up about the pressure that comes with that audience. She talks about dealing with negative comments, protecting her peace, and coping with thousands of eyes on her every day. She explains what she lets herself absorb and what she has learned to ignore.Aisling then shares one of the toughest moments of her online life. She talks about her account being hacked, how she fought to get it back, and what she felt during those days when everything she had built was suddenly out of her hands.The most emotional part comes when she praises Shane for coming out as gay. She tells him directly how brave that was because it is one of the hardest things anyone can do in the Traveller community. She talks about the young boys who never felt safe enough to come out and the heartbreaking number who lost their lives because they could not live openly. Both of them get emotional as they talk through the weight and the reality of it. Plus lots of laughs.

This week, Shane is back with a big update and yes, he’s officially off the market. He opens up about introducing his new boyfriend and shares how he really feels about him. In his usual honest and unfiltered style, Shane talks about what it’s like being in a new relationship and how strange it feels to be treated so differently in a good way. He reflects on what it means to finally be seen, appreciated, and loved the way he deserves.He also dives into the importance of new friendships how stepping out of your comfort zone can lead you to better people, better places, and a better version of yourself. Shane shares who he’s been spending time with lately, including his new friend Aisling, whose page was recently hacked. He opens up about how much that kind of setback can affect influencers and creators, and why it’s a real reminder of how fragile the online world can be.Even though he’s been feeling sick and under the weather, Shane still shows up in full form. He chats about how he needs to take some proper time next week to recalibrate and reset, especially with November being one of his busiest and most exciting months. He teases what’s coming up from new projects to travel plans and shares his love for all things festive. From ice skating to putting up his Christmas tree, Shane’s in full holiday spirit and already gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year.Of course, even while he’s talking about slowing down, he’s still being his hilarious self cracking jokes, keeping it real, and throwing in some of his trademark phrases that listeners know and love. Plus, he reveals details about an upcoming trip to London.Shane takes a moment to look back on how wild this whole journey has been from where he started to now having his very own podcast. He admits he’s still in shock that people actually want to listen to him, and he’s genuinely grateful for every single person who tunes in each week.He also wants his listeners to be part of the journey. Shane chats about how much he values the people who support him and asks for their input what they’d love to hear next, who they’d like to see as guests, and what topics they want him to dive into. He’s making it clear this podcast isn’t just about him talking; it’s about building a community where everyone’s voice matters.

In this episode, Shane gives a full masterclass on how to grow on TikTok from understanding the algorithm to filtering comments and building real success online. He shares every tip and trick he’s learned along the way. Shane opens up about discrimination within the Travelling community and shares a powerful story about a time he felt judged for who he is, and how he handled it.

Shane opens up on a whole different level than what we’re used to seeing from him on TikTok. He gets real about living with OCD, anxiety, social anxiety, and ADHD, how he manages it all, what helps him day to day, and how he stays grounded through it. He also shares why it’s so important to be kind and to understand what others might be going through behind the scenes.

In episode two, Shane tell's us all about the date you’ve been waiting to hear about. He talks about dealing with trolls on social media, finding your niche online, and his reaction to your reaction of Episode 1. Shane also turns the mic to you, asking what you’d like to hear more of in the episodes ahead. It’s honest, funny, and full of the chaos we’ve come to love him for.

In the first episode, Shane McCarthy gets real about his life growing up in the Travelling community and what it was like coming out as gay. He opens up about living with anxiety and ADHD, balancing the chaos of social media with real life, and learning to own every part of himself. From stories at Electric Picnic to moments at the Stellar Awards, Shane keeps it honest, funny and full of heart. He gives his unfiltered take on modern dating and shares a glimpse into a recent date that caught him off guard. This is Shane McCarthy, raw and unapologetic, saying exactly what he means.

Join Shane McCarthy — one of Ireland’s most loved content creators and viral TikTok stars — as he sits down each week for honest, hilarious, and unfiltered chats about life, love, pop culture, and everything in between. Known for his quick wit, iconic one-liners, and unapologetic storytelling, Shane dives deep into the things everyone’s thinking but few will say out loud.From hair transplants to his go-to Chinese takeaway, no topic is off limits. Expect big laughs, sharp insights, and moments of pure honesty as Shane brings his trademark humour and heart to every conversation. If you love Irish banter, real talk, and a good dose of chaos — I Said What I Said is the podcast you won’t want to miss.