Venting with Julie Jay

'After that afternoon in Siamsa Tíre I was one step away from joining the Black and Tans just as a coping mechanism.'I discuss the confronting nature of Easter Camps - essentially the new nightclub of 2026, where all your ghosts of Christmas past will encounter you at your most vulnerable and misremember the name of your current husband. In a major moment for geopolitics I compare Trump's level of diplomatic delusion to my lowest emotional ebb circa 2011 and also recall the economic consequences that follow. Finally I discuss the PTSD I am still suffering following my afternoon of hip hop and overheating in Siamsa Tíre, and fret about how my lack of parental control may very well have cost my child a career in local politics and guaranteed my own status as the last woman you want to chaperone an extra-curricular activity. Finally we learn from Fred what to do when your Twitter gets hacked, and I look for a pen. Exciting! If you have enjoyed please rate and review wherever you get your pods! Thanks so much for being here - J x

'Those days of speed-dating in the staffroom are over'I'm discussing Liz Nugent's new book Ruby Cooper, accidentally starting book clubs and why you should be dialling 8 for the Teaching Council if you are a secondary student whose teacher has forced you to listen to this podcast.I talk about recently going kind of viral (ish) and the phenomenon of internet copycats: at what point are all guilty of being derivative, and at what point can we call the cops on someone copying your 25 second instagram reel. I also talk about flashing my bum to the wind in Galway, my encounter with Mormons in the Maldron and how tough it is being married to Padre Pio.I also make the mad discovery that geography teachers read books too - who knew. If you have enjoyed the pod I would be so grateful if you could rate or review wherever you get your episodes, it helps hugely with spreading with the pod! Thanks so much for listening J x

'They say dress for the job you want but I'm a secondary teacher and dream of being a showgirl, so that doesn't fly.'I'm chatting about the guards accidentally ordering the double strength pepper spray and how they can't be using this when checking for tax and insurance, i discuss recently supporting my brilliant, genius friend Alison Spittle on her latest tour 'Big' and also fess up to my propensity to kleptomania.On that note, I suggest alternatives to pepper spray when it comes to to fighting crime. and also talk about my first ever appearance on the Claire Byrne. Synopsis: Claire Byrne is an absolute pro and I would die for journalists Niamh O'Reilly and Mick Clifford.Gerry Hutch play is also discussed! Popcorn at the ready.Finally, I discuss the fecking Foo Fighters gigging in Dingle, because yes, obviously.Thanks so much for listening guys! I love that you're here. J x

'Fred was away filming the Tommy Tiernan show in the submarine 100s of feet below water'I am back and full of apologies - between vomiting bugs, school plays and my husband working away in a submarine the podcast didn't get recorded and for that I will be saying 12 decades of the rosary and self flagellating all afternoon.We're comparing the recent review of SNAs in schools to Simon Cowell reviewing Niall Horan's membership of One Direction and I review the recent gig where we had our Lord and Saviour Deirdre O'Kane doing the iconic Paudie O'Sés.In the wake of the Epstein Files I also touch upon how there is one group of people definitely not surprised by the fact the world is ran by perverts is women, who have known that perverts have ruled the world since Day Dot.Finally, I discuss the mad mystery of the Nancy Guthrie abduction and why you should always wear mittens in a search party.If you have enjoyed the pod I would be so so grateful if you could rate or review Venting wherever you listen to your episode. Rating via the stars literally takes 3 seconds and can help exponentially with spreading the word of the pod! Thanks a million, love yas J x

Guys, this is just a quick one apologising to you the listeners for another audio mishap today. It has all been rectified now, I am so sorry to have once again messed up on the audio front, which ps is kind of the whole point of a podcast.If it's any consolation, I look forward to another long night self-flagellating and listing off all the ways I have sabotaged any semblance of success I might have enjoyed over the last few years....punctuated only by calpol and mutliple trips to the loo thanks to my pelvic floor being about as good as my editing skills (very weak).If you did try to listen to the earlier episode, I am so sorry for wasting your time. It's been rectified now but Joanne and Vogue I am not, and I know I can't expect people to keep tuning in and hoping for the best.Thanks for being here, I love doing it, if that counts for anything, and you having been here at all means the world. Love yas! A very tired J x

'When I told him I was getting a lotus flower because it blooms in muddy waters, I could feel the audible eye-roll.'I discuss the controversy surrounding Jacob Elordi being cast as our numero uno forbidden fruit Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's adaption of 'Wuthering Heights', Pamela Anderson dishing the dirt on her dalliance with Liam Neeson and Katie Price's new husband. I also touch upon the latest solution to the housing crisis as per Ray Cooke who let's face it has no skin in the game and how i will be approaching parent teacher meetings going forward.If you have enjoyed the pod please rate or review us wherever you listen to your pods, as it really helps keeping this whole ship afloat (i am the ship). Love yas! J x

'It's hard to come back from saying your mother was trying to shift you.'I'm chatting Brooklyn Beckham's explosive statements on Instagram telling the world that his mother was gyrating against him at his wedding like a drunk auntie and dissect what he meant by 'inappropriate dancing.' Was she doing the Siege of Ennis? If so, I'm Team Brooklyn all the way. I also talk about how attractive it is when men stand by their women and why you should never marry a family member.But the big news of the hour is Dingle winning the All Ireland. I talk about my love of this small fishing town and how pride I am of the Dingle men who, despite a tiny population in the scheme of things, have proved themselves to be the best in the land. We never doubted ye.If ye have enjoyed the pod I would just love if you could rate or review us wherever you get your episodes, as it really helps with keeping the podcast alive. Thanks so much for being here, J x

'You will always find me under an electric blanket at parties.'I'm talking about being back in counselling, which I'm sure will be welcomed news for anyone who has ever listened to this podcast.I dissect Jessie Buckley's Golden Globe win and what it means for me,  reveal my latest comedy disaster and why my dabbling in hypnotism all those months ago didn't work. I chat about an Ghaeltacht's stunning All Ireland win and mention musical icon Cormac Begley going viral for his version of the Irish Haka (an Ghaeltacht abú baby!) . In an exciting twist I then recall him once ending up as a hostage at  one of my earlier terrible gigs (as opposed to my more recent terrible gigs) when a late night coffee shop metamorphosised into a guerrilla-style open-mic attack. I also review at least 25 minutes of Pluribus, the new Apple TV show and debate when old people are a little too independent.If you have enjoyed this pod, I would be ever so thrilled if you could rate or review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Thanks so much for listening guys! Love yas, J x

'Timothéé Chalamet is never going to be playing a technology teacher.'I'm chatting about Timothée Chalamet doing the unthinkable and thanking his girlfriend for her support, discuss America's takeover of Venezuela and marvel at an RTE vox pop on the streets of Copenhagen where Danish people use words like 'archetype' with alarming confidence. I also touch upon the ownership of Greenland (spoiler alert, I don't think it's Denmark).I am still banging on about the West Kerry housing market and talk about Dingle's recent warrior performance which has seen them reach the All Ireland Final - an unbelievable feat for a small town and something which gets me so excited I almost want to buy a notebook.If you have listened to the episode I would be so so grateful if you could rate or review wherever you listen to podcasts, as it helps massively with spreading the word.Thanks a million for listening, J x

'Everyday that goes by I understand more and more why Britney shaved her head.'I'm discussing Nick Cannon's many, many family photoshoots for Christmas whilst also secretly envious of their part-time relationship status (honestly, if a sister-wife situation allows me a few nights a week to watch Real Housewives and Below Deck in peace, sign me up!)I also discuss my perennial Blow-In status in Dingle and how I am convinced I am currently the target of a runaway knock campaign.  I also confess to having a para-social affair with Chat GBT who is currently indulging my delusions by making a printable PDF ducment out of my ten point plan of how to move to China.For anyone who's listened to Venting during 2025, thank you so much, and thank you for still being here. I truly cannot tell you how much it means to me, and I'm so sorry for the lack of consistency this year. 2026 is the year I get my shit together and have this pod out every week on the same day at the crack of dawn always.Happy new year to each and everyone of you, love yas! J x

'The Christmas Tree experience has bonded myself and my students in a way only people who went through trench warfare together will understand.'I discuss attending Kneecap in the INEC, being the most hated teacher in town and how I am absolutely not in any way miffed at not getting a rake of gifts from the students in my charge. I also discuss my birthday, our closing tally on the Christmas Tree pyramid scheme and touch upon big anniversaries. I make a shocking confession about stolen school uniforms which could land me in jail (I'm very brave) and talk about my big raffle winnings this week.Finally I risk everything by making an absolutely insane comparision between Josef Fritzl and the commonwealth games that will surely have listeners switching off FOREVER.Thank you so much for listening, it means so much. Love yas! J x

"Has your parking ever been so bad that multiple members of your family are contacted?"This week I'm chatting getting embroiled in Christmas tree pyramid schemes and why extra curricular activities are always a terrible idea, as any doctor will tell you.I also talk about the new most embarrassing moment of my life which involves guards, multiple family members, and managing to make an absolute holy show of myself on what is probably both a local and national level. I also talk Other Voices and my exciting rendezvous with Michael D Higgins (did this happen or did it not, listen to the pod to find out!)Thanks so much for listening to me guys. Love, J x

'I haven't felt this alive since 1990'I talk about Troy Parrott being the nation's hero and how this is all smacking of Italia 90, when our dads were forced to step outside their comfort zone and eat lasagne for the first time. I touch upon rumours swirling around the Epstein Files and even more evidence, as if we needed it, that the world is run by perverts and how when born with a terrible surname the only solution is to get ahead of the bullies and embrace the slag by basking in self-loathing.I talk about the HORRENDOUS nickname I earned for approximately two decades which has me so conflicted about my son playing football for Dingle.We're namedropping Pat Rabbitte and reminiscing about him digging holes in dirt with his bare hands, spurred on by a determination to bring MSN to the masses.Finally, I ask the big questions: did Irish mams invent gnocchi? Is Peig Sayers my grandmother? Will I ever be loved by a person other than my dad? It's the big comedy questions. Thanks so much for listening and for being here, it means the world! Love yas, J x

'The Spanish are Confident - Just Ask The Aztecs.'This week I'm chatting as to why Miriam O'Callaghan is influencing all the way to mass conjunctivitis, why Vinted should be banned past 10pm and how Zohran Mamdani's win has me up in the English classroom bopping around like Gwen Stefani.i also talk about my insane experience on Dublin Bus where I was the Keanu Reeves to the driver's Sandra Bullock, and briefly touch upon my five star morning in downtown Tralee (don't be deceived, I'm still a regular person!)Thanks a million for listening and for putting up with my nonsense. Love yas! J x

'Forget cleaning out the cat litter tray, I want you to sleep in it.'I am chatting Selena Gomez' honeymooning with Benny Blanco, DJ Carey's fraud trial (it's the natural segway) and also clarify that IT IS PERFECTLY OKAY TO BREAK UP WITH FRIENDS AND I AM TOTALLY FINE. Whoops - forget to take the caps lock off there bu the sentiment stands, I am nothing if not a dog with a bone and clearly suffering from a case of the first world problems. In other words, I am a born podcaster.I also share a hilarious, intimate, sensual story involving my doctor and a flu vaccine nasal spray. Thanks so much for being here, and for listening. Love yas! J x

"Any adult male with a harem of teddies should be in jail, no questions asked'I am back! Bear with me as I attempt to explain away my absence with my usual muddied reasoning and absolutely no clarity whatsoever. Once again, I obsess over my friendship breakups and ponder my future in comedy, musing over my love/hate relationship with stand-up and repeatedly reminding you, the long suffering listener, how tired I am.I also talk about camping out for the homeless and how midnight discos sent me over the edge, rounding it all off with an on-point Lily Allen impression and in good news stories discuss the certified perv that is Andy Windsor's latest tumble down the totem pole. Thank you for still being here, despite me being an absolute nightmare. I promise now we are back up and running, I will be here every week until 2056 at least. Love yas, J x

'There is nothing more humbling than trudging away from a computer room you know you've booked.'I'm chatting about throwing my first ever birthday party for my eldest and petting-farm mice working overtime to keep attendees entertained. I alos touch upon my tricky encounter with an Irish influencer circa 8 years ago, losing control of my life and helium balloons and the fun that is drawing a Google search engine on a piece of paper and telling teenagers it's as good as the actual internet.If you have enjoyed the pod, I would be so grateful if you could rate or review us or recommend us to a friend. Love yas! J x

'Just to really rub salt into my already gaping wound, I decided to ring AIB and ask them for money.'I discuss sliding into Roz Purcell's DMs in what I promise was not a lick-arse move but rather an exercise in abundance, I come to you somewhat traumatised after nearly crashing into my childminder's house and discuss my own grapplings with being a bit of a green-eyed monster over the years and how it is most definitely not a good look.I also touch upon how it is very much a new year, old me situation as I am currently spending everyday wandering around school, clutching a roll-book and popping into classes saying: 'Do I have you now?' 99% of the time the answer is a concerned but firm 'no'. In a self-harm move I also ring AIB for a mortgage, just for fun.If you have enjoyed the pod I would be so grateful if you could rate or review us or even just recommend us to a friend. Also subscribing means you never miss an episode. Thanks a mill for listening, love yas, J x

"You're not obese"Compliments are flying from my husabnd Fred in today's episode as he tells me I'm not obese and I consider throwing my hat in the ring for Irish president. In other news, I'm back in school and delighted to be out of the house. We also touch upon Mounjaro, Coppers, and Jim Gavin's cat. I am also back to school and secretly thrilled with having a reason to get dressed of a Tuesday.Thanks so much for listening, and if you have enjoyed I'd be ever so grateful if you could rate or review us on Apple or Spotify! Love yas, J x

'The reason I didn't do geography for my Leaving Cert was because if you can't find the caravan park on the map, something is seriously wrong'In this week's riveting episode I discuss a depressing visit to the dentist with my eldest where I find out we need a tooth removed whilst at the same time being reminded that my ex married a supermodel. Also our recent gig with the Hardy Bucks Owen Colgan and Stephen 'Cowboy' Kelly. As I go through the inventory of sweet treats I am consuming on the daily I mentally weigh up whether or not I should start mounjaro, whilst simultaneously ruminating on spoofing as a history teacher, teaching German whilst never having spoken a word in my life, and fret about my upcoming teaching timetable (fingers crossed my principal hasn't discovered my tiktok).If you have enjoyed the pod, please feel free to rate or review wherever you get your pods! Love yas, J x

'Pádraig Pearse would be turning in his grave.'In what could be my most boring episode to date, I talk about the upcoming Oasis gig I won't be attending, convince myself I had listeria and talk about mops for approximately 50% of this podcast.If this episode has bored you to tears I don't blame you, but please come back next week! Love yas, J x

'Doing Edinburgh Fringe is like doing an ayahuasca or doing an Ironman, it's essentially a cry for help.'In this week's episode, I chat Claire Danes and Jared Leto, Alistair Campbell and my recent crash out over my mother's hoover which will no doubt have her considering pursuing full custody of my children. I also discuss calendar clashes, blessings of graves and how we all fantasised about being orphans back in the day in the hopes we could have sleepovers with our cousins on the daily.Finally, I go for food with extended family and ask myself the question, am I crazy or is everyone around me crazy? Hint, if you are asking that question, the answer is you are crazy.

'You'd know Jason Manford was a girl dad because he definitely threw a filter to dilute my sunburn.'I discuss Jason Manford being quite possibly the nicest human whoever walked the earth and how I left his manager on read for weeks in a peak self-sabotage move. I stay overnight in Rathkeale, endure 5 hours of a vomit soaked car and host for Neil Delamere, Shane Todd and Eric Lalor at the Paddypower Comedy Festival where my idea of doing a good intro is telling everyone in the tent my dad is dead! Keep that energy going for the next act!In other news, Fred has embraced his schitz-su mom era and I am once again debating getting the coil. Kerry also are officially All Ireland champions and it's making me all sentimental.If you have enjoyed the pod, I would be so grateful if you could rate or review wherever you get your episodes, or even better again tell a friend. Love yas! J x

'He was the Santa Claus of shifting - he came but once a year.'In the wake of the viral Coldplay CEO Affair moment, I recall my own experiences of having partners do the dirt on me and also fess up to my own guilt about having been the other woman. How could you be such a horrible human being you ask (spoiler alert, I was fuelled by a combination of self-hatred and rice crispie squares).I talk the 'pick-me girl' phenomenon, how the cool girl never truly exists and how you know if a guy likes you enough - turns out, shifting you in secret is not it.I also touch upon Justin Timberlake bringing 'Dad in his mid-forties' energy to stages across Europe and how anyone who attends a Robbie Williams concert should be sent to Mountjoy prison with immediate effect. I also mention my incredibly poor performance on the Moncrieff Show and how it no doubt signals the end of my media career.If you have enjoyed the pod and wanted to leave a review or a rating I would love you forever! Thanks so much for listening, J x

'People were wondering why Mary Coughlan the Tánaiste was on Elaine talking about the dangers of the contraceptive pill.'I talk about the absolute nightmare that is eating out with kids and how my husband's behaviour at mealtimes has me on the brink of divorce. I talk about doing the Ray D'Arcy show with the icon that is Mary Coughlan and how shots were fired by the musical icon when it came to battle of the podcasts. Memory lane strikes again as I recall a story about when organised fun goes wrong.I also confess to having done the unthinkable whilst behind the wheel of a car and am reminded, once again, that it only takes a second for something horrible to go wrong.Thank you so so much for listening, and if you could recommend the pod to a friend or rate or review us on itunes or spotify I would be indebted to you forever! Love yas, J x

'I'm fairly sure Tommy thought I was on drugs.'I talk attending the Alanis Morrisette concert and the lengths I went to ensure we didn't miss the last DART home. I discuss my very public breakdown on Ireland AM where I was deliriously rambling about my love for Pat Kenny and making absolutely no sense whatsoever, no doubt guaranteeing my non-appearance on live TV for years to come. In other news, I reminisce about Ivan Yates nearly calling the cops on me.I also let the cat out of the bag as to why my emails keep bouncing back whilst working for Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority in 2007 as I share with you my manager's exceptionally problematic surname. Finally, I detail why I would be arrested should I deign to grace Forbidden Fruit with my presence. If you have enjoyed this pod, please don't forget to rate or review us on Spotify or itunes and/or recommend us to a friend. Thanks so much for listening! Love yas, J x

'I was effectively giving this woman a lapdance'I confirm that despite the rumours I am not, in fact, Vogue Williams and ruminate on what's harder - 30 marathons in 30 days or putting your kids to bed? I talk all about our recent weekend with Kyla Cobbler; also, I describe the most humiliating experience of my comedic career which took place in front of comedic superstar Kyla and 100 locals I was seeking to impress.I touch upon Iran and Israel, discuss Fred's very low bar when it comes to Air BnB standards, and how getting a 4 hour lift with a stranger is everyone's worst nightmare.Thanks so much for listening guys! Love yas, J x

'The only exception to my Amish lifestyle growing up was being allowed me to watch Oprah for health and safety tips.'I'm chatting Oprah kidnapping tips, return to the wisdom of Jenny Jones and Ricki Lake and discuss making a bit of a tit of myself at the open night for my child's new school. I dissect the conspiracy theory that Pascal Donohue doesn't really have a lisp and  reminisce about that time I briefly attempted to teach english to an Italian medical student. I also recall that iconic TV show Pioc Do Ride, a Tg4 take on the Pimp My Ride series.If you have listened and enjoyed I would love if you could rate us on Spotify and/or review us on Apple. If you have not enjoyed this podcast, please don't do either. Love ya! J x

'Nothing says the boom is back like people suddenly having the disposable income for a cocaine problem.'I'm discussing Elon Musk's non-outting of Trump as a pervert, I reminisce about that time I met Aidan Gillen accompanied by my no-filter auntie and have a rant about faux-outrage.I also recount a hilarious story about lovebites. Thanks so much for listening, and if you could share or recommend to a friend I would love you forever. Thanks a million for being here - J x

'You know what that sandwich would be lovely on? Bread.'I chat about why we should absolutely not bring the noughties back, calling out crimes against tomatoes and why people who discuss snacks in terms of grams of protein are absolutely not going to be joining me for a cup of a tea and a Milka bar, aka, the dinner of champions.I touch upon the genius that was Dolores O'Riordan, why the Olivia Neill podcast is not for me and how my head is officially the size of a greek style yoghurt tub. Or is the greek style yoghurt tub the size of my head? You decide!As ever, if you could rate/review or recommend to a friend I would be so so grateful. Thanks a million! J x

'When life gives you the NCT, it also gives you nits.'This week I'm talking Fred's vasectomy, why you should always investigate itchy scalps and our current contraception of choice. If you could recommend and rate/review us wherever you get your pods I would love you forever, as it really helps grow Venting. Thanks a million for listening, J x

'We were convinced the dustcover on the computer was the only thing staving off the apocalypse'I'm chatting Joshua Jackson still being an absolute ride, talk you through my millennial CAO form and how it points to serious issues, reminisce about my time in Trinity when I was basically Conall from Normal People and confess to having always been a bowl of want.If you have listened to the pod and enjoyed it I would be so so grateful if you could rate it 5 stars on spotify, or review on Apple, as it really helps with spreading the word and building the success of the pod.Thanks so much for listening! Love yas J x

'If you're going drug smuggling, don't tell your dad.'I'm chatting Kris Jenner's new face, the Macron 'push' episode, the problem with little boy clothes and why there was a stuart's inquiry the last time I examined the Oral Leaving Certficate Irish exam.If you have enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you could rate or review us on Apple or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Love yas and thanks a million for listening! J x

'Anton Savage was leaning in for the hug and I was don't lean in too close - I haven't changed my knickers.'I chat about comedy rejection and not getting the Cat Laughs festival this year (the good news is I'm not personalising it), my daddy issues about Tommy Tiernan, the joy of not shifting anyone at your school staff party and my problem with people from Meath.I also confess to not having changed my knickers before a Newstalk interview and dissect my conspiracy theory around pancake machinesThank you so much for listening, if you have enjoyed the pod I would love if you get rate us 5 stars wherever you listen to the pod! Thanks so much for listening, J x

'P Diddy is not going to be hosting the Gaisce awards anytime soon.'This week I am chatting the P Diddy trial and four day freak-offs, Brooklyn Beckham dissing his dad for his 50th birthday and how Kim Kardashian's thieves aren't exactly on brand given their geriatric status.I apologise for over-editing the podcast, discuss Candace Owens' obsession with the Macrons, constant oscillations about whether or not to have music on the pod and also my failure to produce mini-vents the last two weeks due to me attending not one but two family communions (the rumours are true, I am a deacon now).Finally, I dissect a student's ominous message for me and why I am suddenly feeling like I am in Final Destination (a comedy gold moment).Thanks so much for listening, if you have enjoyed please do us rate us 5 stars wherever you listen to your pods and do download if you can as this is what goes towards the charts (apparently). Love yas and love that ye are here! J x

'Am I Catholic now?'I chat about my gig with Rosie O'Donnell, why my mother never let me learn an instrument for fear of the dental bills and how am I slowly being sucked back into the Catholic Church, as I discuss the self-hatred that propelled me to pick Mary as a confirmation name. I also recount my disastrous encounter with Leo Varadkar in the wild circa 2011 in what is sure to be a front page story because we are keeping it current.Thanks so much for listening guys! If you have enjoyed the pod I would be ever so grateful if you could subscribe to the pod, review us 5 stars on Spotify or review us on Apple. Love yas and I love that you're here! J x

'If we were a Sylvanian family this would be a towel.'In today's vent I'm talking about Prince Harry getting removed from the family what's app group, Paloma Faith calling all men to arms and I rehash a bit of Roger Casement purely to keep things light and fluffy like a Victorian sponge.If you have enjoyed this episode, I would be so appreciative if you could rate or review this podcast on Apple of rate us 5 stars on Spotify, as it really helps with growing the pod (so I'm told)I have also adjusted the levels here on the music so feel free to leave a comment or DM me if you think the music is okay now or if you'd pefer me to keep it off the pod completely just let me know that too! Unlike the government I am here to help.Thanks so much for listening guys! Love yas J x

'Am I David Mc Williams?'Today I become an economist and have a vent about Michael Healy-Rae loving Air BnB when he himself is a multiple property owner, do a very problematic impression of Hugh Wallace and I talk about what for me would be the worst part of ending up in a ditch. I also announce that Pedro Pascal is going to find the solution to storms in Spain.Thanks so much for listening guys, and if you have enjoyed the episode and could rate or review us on Spotify/Apple that would be amazing! Love yas, J x

'I'm pretty sure that, much like the moon landing, Picture This don't exist.' I debate whether or not Irish band Picture This actually exist or whether we imagined the whole thing, I chat about me being besties with Kneecap, talk about my wedding dress woes and how impressive I look whilst trying to read Intermezzo for the millionth time.My old friend Micky Mc Gee gets in touch and I talk about how my recent onslaught of troll comments is in fact my lady petrol.Thanks so much for listening! Love yas, J x

So it turns out George and Amal are not divorcing as previously reported on Venting, I just had a dream they were. I also question whether I am moving to Listowel as my Daft search history might suggest.I give top tips on how to wither rude men, reminisce about the 90s tv show Felicity and muse on what we're all really getting out of bed for.Thanks so much for listening! J x

'We obviously knew how this was going to end for the Pope and it wasn't going to be in Dancing With The Stars 2026.'This week we are chatting the Pope's death, my tricky relationship with the Catholic Church and George and Amal Clooney's rumoured divorce.I also dissect my instagram breakdown last week, recount phoning my ex (network) for podcast help and recall my worst heckles ever.Thanks so much for listening! Love yas J x

'I'm all for learning but not for learning on my face.'In today's mini-vent I reminisce about getting fillers in Prague and window-shopping for nose jobs in Dublin circa 2006.  I also rale If you have enjoyed this episode and want to rate the episode 5 stars wherever you listen to your podcasts I will love you forever, truly.Thanks so much for listening, grá mór, J x

'Yes Rory Mc Ilroy is a legend, but how much of a legend is he when it comes to lunchboxes?'I question men's collective emotional outpouring to Rory Mc Ilroy's win compared to their steely response to the end of their marriage, chat Amanda Knox's current media tour, and confirm Alec Baldwin's status as an Irish dad.  I also touch upon my individual responsibility in sending Katy Perry to space. Finally, I confirm the rumours about me and Pat Kenny - aka the love that dare not speak its name. If you have enjoyed this episode I would be ever so grateful if you could download, subscribe, and rate it 5 stars whereever you listen to your pods. Love yas! J x

'I wasn't even a woman, I was probably only 16 or 17 or 23'In today's mini-episode I talk about that time I stopped a serial fraudster, I yearn for a simpler time when you could have an affair in peace and discuss my encounter with a blind jeweller on a Ryanair flight to London.If you have enjoyed this episode I would love if you could recommend to a friend or rate the pod 5 stars on Spotify or Apple. Thank you so much for listening and I'll chat to you next Tuesday! Love yas. J x

'Our Notes App is going to land us all in jail'I discuss chatting to Michael Healy Rae whilst on the loo, why none of us want to go to school in America, and how there's no easy way to tell your friend's 71 year old mother she needs to speak to the relevant authorities.I also touch upon talking my son out of truth and transparency and wish for a simpler time when a wink and a smile would see your penalty points quashed and lack of NCT test forgotten.If you have enjoyed this episode I would be so grateful if you could rate the pod 5 stars on Apple or Spotfiy and recommend to a friend (or foe).Thanks so much for listening guys, it's been a joy. Love yas. J x

"The only thing worse than being trapped in an attic is being trapped in an attic with your family."In our first ever episode, I chat about whether or not watching your husband play guitar constitutes stalking, I reminisce about childbirth and getting blocked on what's app, and I talk you through the Marvel Movie that is my elderly kitten going missing.I also discuss how I am basically working to fund my Keep Cups habit at this point and how Flowers In The Attic was unexpected yet essential library reading for Irish 3rd classers back in the day.If you have liked the episode, I would love if you could share it, subscribe, download and/or rate or review it wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you so much for listening! J xx

The trailer for Venting has finally landed because I have, at last, managed to get the finger out and, after 3 minutes of waffling I can categorically quote Cheryl Cole and say I am already mentally drained. Keep that energy going for Episode 1 Julie!Tune in every Tuesday to feel better about your own life as I vent about mine. Love yas xx