PODCAST · comedy
Agony Rants
by HeadStuff Podcasts
Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and comedian Gearóid Farrelly have been friends for a very long time. In this new show they are widening their circle of friends to include you. If you need unwavering, unconditional support, someone to champion you or to just get something off your chest; they are ready to listen, offer advise and if necessary start a brutal campaign of revenge on your behalf. As a national treasure and mother of two Niamh is the calm, soothing voice of experience. Gearóid on the other hand has a cat and limited patience but is well-intentioned. To get in touch email [email protected] or follow Niamh (Niamhkavanagh93) or Gearoid (gearoidfarrelly) on instagram. For any sponsorship or advertising inquiries on this podcast contact [email protected]
Episodes
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252: Pulp Fiction - A Lá Craic!
Gearóid shares his big birthday plans and dissects a pop culture reference about Niamh from a recent book. Having lived it herself, Niamh joins in to fact check every last detail. They debate the pain of being left out of plans by friends who have more money than you, and how to navigate planning...
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251: It's All About The Small Wins
Gearoid and Niamh discuss their lesser known achievements, and the reality of solo holidays. They deal with how to connect with family when your mum isn't there to remind you and is a partner really perfect if the sex is blah. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would...
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250: 5 Years On And Still Friends
Gearóid and Niamh ponder on 5 years of Agony Rants and what has changed over those years. They tackle how to escape a Devil wears Prada type boss without losing it and how to survive your best friend emigrating. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you to...
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249: Perhaps I Should Have Done More
Niamh shares her fabulous Donegal Camino experience with a reluctant Gearóid. They tackle a family dispute over babysitting and a workplace dilemma of when to speak up in mixed company. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you to become a...
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248: Home From The Fringe
Gearoid is still adjusting to being home from Edinburgh, and Niamh helps him unload about his Fringe Trauma. They ponder how to handle social situations when a Mother wants to hang with your friends all the time and when 4 should become 2. If you would like to support and access our bonus content...
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247: The State of Ya!
Gearoid and Niamh discuss who has the most Brain Fog after their very busy times, and how they are going to recover in the week ahead - spoiler alert they will recover in very different ways! They deal, very directly, with a problem where someone gets a promotion over their best friend and help...
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246: The Things That Haunt Us
Gearoid discusses his Dickensian woes, as Niamh lives a gig life of privilege full of Lobsters. They ruminate on app dates that ghost you in person and when to admit to an affair with your brother's best friend. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you to...
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245: Working The Room
Gearóid discusses his many humiliations and Niamh has had a 'glow up'. This week listeners wonder how to survive a disastrous interview and whether the grass is always greener at another job. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you to become a...
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244: Surprise, Surprise
Gearóid ponders Cilla and Niamh discovers her "remote locator" role in her family. In the problems, they consider the rules of dealing with a boyfriend's best friend and when an "ex" is your partners best friend. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you…
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243: "What Am I Supposed To Do With That?"
Gearoid is living it large in Edinburgh and Niamh is planning her Donegal Camino walk. They talk about how to keep the flame alive when your kids are small and what to do with the Placenta. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you to become a...
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242: Good Grief
Niamh asks who rules the playlist in a car, and Gearoid speaks Garbage and Banarama. They discuss problems relating to grief, one which deals with a needy step mother and the other with a sibling fall out. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you to…
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241: She-Ra: The Bitter Years
Gearoid and Niamh discuss van life and dancing and debate the necessity of the She-Ra reboot. The problem's of a returning ex in a friends life and how to big up your partner to their family are discussed. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you to…
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240: To Crush or Not To Crush, That Is The Question...
Gearoid feels the lack of holidays and Niamh is sad that her phone doesn't recognise her. They ponder over a mixed marriage dilemma and mixed message relationship at work. If you would like to support and access our bonus content us we would love for you to become a member of...
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239: Is There Anything You Won't Do?
Niamh discusses her punditry debut and Gearoid raves about his preparation for his upcoming Belfast Pride dance session with Stephen. They deal with someone who left his job dramatically and a woman who worries that her sister might not have her work life balance right. If you would like to…
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238: Mean Girls are not for life.....
Gearoid and Niamh decide if they survived the roast and Niamh proves her commitment to the show.They comment on how much headspace you should give Mean Girls at work, and what to do when a family member puts you in an awkward position. If you would like to support us we would love for you to…
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237: When Is A Stalker Not A Stalker?
Niamh is uneasy due to unwanted attention, and Gearoid tours the Mother & Baby circuit. They tackle the old "am I the problem" in relationships and how to deal with a cul de sac neighbourhood drama. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of...
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236: Roast of The Day
Gearoid and Niamh discuss the Roast in the Abbey which has nothing to do with food, and wonder will it test the limits of their friendship. They ponder on how to manage a crush on a flatmate, and changing the script if you are always the joke in your friend group. If you would like to support us…
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235: AI, AI, Oh
Gearoid is fascinated with the new ability of AI to communicate with animals, and Niamh feels the onset of the World Cup. They tackle surviving elderly parents who take extreme holidays, and curbing your tongue around unfaithful co-workers. If you would like to support us we would love for you to...
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234: Remember My Name
Gearoid struggles with recurring memory loss and Niamh discusses the new arrival her friend has brought into their lives. They give their thoughts on how to introduce a partner with an unusual job to your family, and coping with problematic neighbours advances. If you would like to support us we...
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233: These Weird Dreams
Gearóid describes his vivid dream trilogy, and Niamh has bragging rights on her youngest's life choices. They discuss a 'therapy speak' problem, and respond to the age old, should your partner be in touch with their ex. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a…
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232: Beware Of Smiling Strangers
Gearoid has big feelings about Niamh's involvement with the cool kids, while Niamh finds herself in a sticky situation of her own making! They give tips on how to give shade to an hostile co-worker and how to deal with a power hungry cyclist. If you would like to support us we would love for you…
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231: Don’t Swear, It’s Kylie
Niamh gets told off for using her words badly, and Gearoid anticipates Kylie’s new documentary! They deal with a perfect partners problematic family, and an overprotective friend group. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and...
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230: Hills and Thermals
This week, Gearóid faces his reptile fears while Niamh roves The Hills of Athens. In the mailbox a listeners asks “is my date too sexy for me?“ and your hosts give their best advice on what to do with bad texters. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of...
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229: Mic Drop
Gearóid is sharing a mic drop moment on his gig in Sydney and how his parents visited him before he left to show him support for a life choice he wasn't making! Niamh showed her listening skills as she is still in chill mode after her holiday in Athens. They give their opinions on accessing a...
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228: Moike No!
Gearoid visited Ramsey street while Niamh was holding down the fort, navigating the challenges of the fuel protests here in Ireland. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we...
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227: Not Quite Neighbours
Gearoid visited Ramsey street while Niamh was holding down the fort, navigating the challenges of the fuel protests here in Ireland. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we...
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226: Coast to Coast
This week Niamh & Gearoid compare and contrast their weekend experiences, Gearoid in Australia and Niamh in Donegal. In the mailbag listeners are asking what to do if you develop a crush on a good friend and the difficulties of working with a best friend who has a different approach. We have…
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225: A Significant Injury
This week Gearóid confronts Niamh after his trip to the docters, while Niamh recounts her favourite Irish sayings. In the mailbag, one listener’s brother is giving their mother awful haircuts while another is practicing his pilates moves outside of class. We have merch! For God's sake please buy...
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224: I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
This week Gearóid nearly oversleeps before a gig, while Niamh works on perfecting the Irish goodbye. In the mailbag, one listener’s sister has lost everything in a fire, and another is dealing with a sibling pushing some potentially dodgy investment opportunities. We have merch! For God's sake...
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223: Energised and Positive (Briefly)
This week Gearóid is entering his pottery era and Niamh wants to tap into her inner child. In the mailbag, one listener who identifies as straight is constantly being mistaken as gay. Meanwhile, another listener is struggling to cope with an ex-husband who still works at the same company. We have...
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222: The First Time Ever I Bored Your Face
Gearoid has had a harsh look at his life via Jessie Buckley and Niamh is on her soapbox about Timothee Chalamet. They also discuss the song that sends Gearoid over the edge. In the mailbag we have a letter about a group holiday plans and a really boring problem about recycling. We have merch! For...
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221: Tales From The Florist
Gearoid has googled Niamh and found out what inspirational advise he gave her was. In the mailbag we have a friend group about to implode from an internal breakup and the partner of a florist who is party to scandal. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to...
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220: Aggressively Calm
Gearoid met a very calm airport security man and Niamh is on a decluttering rampage. In the mailbag we have a hellish birthday party for an aunt with no boundaries and a sister who is into wellness but out of touch. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to...
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219: Even Stephens
Niamh has been forcibly removed from Dancing With The Stars and Gearoid is furious. In the mailbag we have someone who has found out their partner is a criminal and man who has found a way to welcome his new neighbours by destroying their relationship. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our...
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218: A Wild Trip To The Island
Niamh has had a haircut and Gearoid has had food poisoning while doing shows! In the mailbag we have an account of a wild trip inspired by a listener hearing the letter from the friend who had lost a tooth, we also have a parent struggling with a school not enforcing it's own smart phone policy.…
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217: Scissors and Buckets
Niamh has had a haircut and Gearoid has had food poisoning while doing shows! In the mailbag we have a couple wrestling with a decision around children and a mother who is strugggling to like her child! We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the...
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216: Blue Monday
Gearoid has come to the realisation that he doesn’t like Kylie’s Christmas song and Niamh is getting ready for dedicated dance week on Dancing With The Stars. In the mailbag we have a letter from an Irish comedian in oz who is home for a while and someone who has sent a raunchy pic to a chat…
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215: I Do Not Feel Safe
Niamh has finally lashed out. There was an assault. Charges are pending. Mediators have been engaged. In the mailbag we have a report from a toxic group chat and someone who is deeply embarrassed by their supermarket rage. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch...
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214: Dancing Through Life with Kylee Vincent
Niamh has survived the first elimination on Dancing With The Stars and Gearoid is attempting to give up sugar. We are joined by a special guest Kylee Vincent, a DWTS pro dancer and wife of Niamh's partner for this season. In the mailbag we have a letter from a twin who's sister has had a baby and...
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213: Niamh's Salsa and a Feline Ghost
Niamh is getting ready for week two of Dancing With The Stars and Gearoid is very very proud! In the mailbag we have a mother concerned about her daughters boyfriend and someone who is moving to a house they inherited and is also looking to have a good time! We have merch! For God's sake please…
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212: Old Flames and New Teeth
Niamh has survived her first live show and is gearing up to dance again next Sunday. In the mailbag we have someone who has reconnected with an old friend and someone who knocked her friends tooth out in a booze fuelled performance of “Defying Gravity”. We have merch! For God's sake please buy…
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211: Run Towards Love
It’s our last show of the year and Gearoid had a mince pies party and forgot the mince pies. Niamh is gearing up for the first night of Dancing With The Stars. Remember to vote for Niamh and Stephen on Sunday by texting Niamh to 53125 when the lines open (Around 8PM) In the mailbag we have a…
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210: Traitors! (with Stephen Vincent from Dancing With The Stars)
Gearoid’s pro partner from Dancing With the Stars, Stephen Vincent, visits the show but he is not there to see Gearoid………. Niamh is delighted with herself. In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who is working in a shop with a charming friendly thief and we deal with a treacherous cat…
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209: The Borrowers
Niamh is in the throws of rehearsals for Dancing With The Stars and Gearoid is going to Spain to do a show! In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who is sick of her friend borrowing things and then never returning them and another letter from someone who is "borrowing" his sister's...
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208: She Sent In The Canary
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 for the first Christmas without her father and struggling with the traditions. We also have a letter from someone who is about to meet a treacherous ex...
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207: Festive Doughnuts
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 working with their friend’s husband and some next level Kris Kindle anxiety. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch...
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206: Nude Pants and a Cold War
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 someone who is who thinks their friend’s new charitable hobby is not as charitable as she thinks it is. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our…
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204: Vinyl Ultimatum
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 we have a letter from life saver who is having regrets and someone who has moved in with their boyfriend and a record collection. We have merch! For...
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203: Niamh Casts A Spell
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 is casting a musical but is worried about difficult parents and a letter from someone who wants to meet new friends. We have merch! For God's sake...
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202: Back In The Room
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 bare all for a photoshoot. In the mailbag we have a disgruntled retail worker with some unflattering CCTV footage of a well known Irish media...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and comedian Gearóid Farrelly have been friends for a very long time. In this new show they are widening their circle of friends to include you. If you need unwavering, unconditional support, someone to champion you or to just get something off your chest; they are ready to listen, offer advise and if necessary start a brutal campaign of revenge on your behalf. As a national treasure and mother of two Niamh is the calm, soothing voice of experience. Gearóid on the other hand has a cat and limited patience but is well-intentioned. To get in touch email [email protected] or follow Niamh (Niamhkavanagh93) or Gearoid (gearoidfarrelly) on instagram.
For any sponsorship or advertising inquiries on this podcast contact [email protected]
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Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and comedian Gearóid Farrelly have been friends for a very long time. In this new show they are widening their circle of friends to include you. If you need unwavering, unconditional support, someone to champion you or to just get something off your chest; they are...
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