Are We There Yet ? with Kathryn Thomas

Presented in association with the Mater Private Network.Kicking off a new season in style, Kathryn Thomas is joined by one of her favourite comedians - the hilarious Emma Doran. Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Emma discusses her comedy origins, while balancing a blended family life with gigging around the world and hosting a popular podcast.Emma tells Kathryn about the importance of representation in the comedy scene and not changing her jokes to make men more comfortable, despite pushback from female audience members! They discuss running jokes by your family and what to do if Deirdre O’Kane mistakes you for venue staff.Don’t forget you can watch this conversation on Apple Podcast and YouTube if you’re so inclined. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts, including the Onic Player.You can see Emma live on tour the following dates across the UK and Ireland now - more information and tickets here: https://www.emmadorancomedy.com/ 'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas' is an Onic Original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathryn Thomas is back for Season 3 of 'Are We There Yet' next Tuesday 6th October across all podcast platforms.Kathryn will be joined by comedian Emma Doran, culinary genius Marco Pierre White, Westlife's Kian Egan, and many more. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning - see you all next week!Presented in association with Mater Private Network.'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas' is an Onic Original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the S2 finale of ‘Are We There Yet?’ - Kathryn Thomas is joined by one of her favourite writers, Liz Nugent.Liz is the reigning queen of Irish psychological suspense with countless Irish Book Awards. Liz tells Kathryn all about her new bestseller ‘The Truth About Ruby Cooper’ and how her childhood, her health and varied career has shaped her incredible writing.In a fiercely honest conversation, Liz opens up about tackling the taboo of false accusations in her latest book - she explains her deliberate choice to create deeply flawed characters to explore the darkest facets of human nature. Liz also talks on why she’s given up alcohol, living with dystonia as a busy writer, and why her books resonate worldwide.Season Three of ‘Are We There Yet’ will return later this year! Stay tuned for more details.Presented in association with Mater Private Network.'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas' is an Onic Original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathryn is joined by Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Jim O'Brien from the Mater Private Network to discuss how to look after your heart as we grow older.  Kathryn and Jim talk about how heart disease is the biggest killer of women in Ireland, accounting for one in four female deaths. Jim explains how the menopause affects our hearts and he reveals that too much exercise - sometimes - might actually be bad for your heart! He reveals the striking impact of hormonal shifts on cholesterol, why irregular period cycles can raise health risks and why heart palpitations are too often dismissed as anxiety.And if you’re watching on YouTube, you’ll be able to see Kathryn do ten-push-ups on the studio floor… she was definitely not expecting that!'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas' is an Onic Original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathryn Thomas is joined by award-winning author and journalist Sally Hayden to discuss her new book, ‘This is Also a Love Story: Searching for Good in a Divided World.’Reflecting on her international reporting since 2013, Sally examines the psychological impact of her work and the "detachment crisis" that leads many people globally to tune out the news.  Currently living in Beirut, Sally shares with Kathryn her firsthand experiences from conflict zones to emphasise the importance of looking past military language and seeing the real civilians affected by geopolitics. By recounting stories of resilience, from taking a bank hostage to pay for parent’s healthcare to witnessing the "love train" platforms in Ukraine, Sally reminds Kathryn that humanity remains at the centre of global events and that hope is an action we must actively choose.  This is Also a Love Story is available in bookstores now.Are We There Yet? is presented in association with Mater Private Network. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning.Connect with us:Watch on YouTube: Onic OriginalsFollow us on Instagram: @Onic.Live'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas' is an Onic Original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.