Welcome To The Chaos
by Niamh & Kevin Cogan
Welcome to the chaos that is Niamh & Kevin Cogan. We're siblings from Cork, Ireland and each week we're going to be talking to you about our chaotic lives. On this honest and transparent podcast we'll be discussing absolutely anything and everything, we hope you come along on the journey!
Episodes
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See You Later...
Ep. 83. In this rather emotional episode, Niamh and Kevin have some news to share...Welcome To The Chaos is coming to an end for now. With Niamh making another big move soon, she needs to take a step back from the podcast for a little while, and she'd like to apologise for the amount of sniffles…
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Let's Get Ready To Yap
Ep. 82. In this weeks episode, Kevin talks about making the switch to matcha and at time of recording is officially one week coffee free. Niamh is trying to re-introduce dairy in to her diet as she realised she's not too sure where she has been getting any calcium from. Both Kevin and Niamh has...
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It Just Feels Like Everything Is Gonna Be Good
Ep. 81. This week, Kevin has a solo episode for you as Niamh has been adventuring to new parts of New Zealand. In this chatty episode, Kevin talks about the decision to delete some social media apps as he felt they were starting to rot his brain a lot. He has been feeling a bit uninspired lately...
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I Shouldn't Be This Stressed This Young
Ep. 80. This week Niamh and Kevin reflect on the month of March, and honestly it was pretty crap for both of them. However they still had a couple of adventures and had some good times. Niamh talks about how everything felt like it was falling apart for her, but this only means better things will...
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Do You Have Any Holidays Planned This Year?
Ep. 79. Kevin and Niamh begin this episode discussing what kind of Irish accent they would like if they had to change their accent. Niamh would like to formally apologise to anyone she may have offended. Both siblings chat about how each of their accents are now a little but different since they...
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We Don't Know How The Sun & Moon Work
Ep. 78. Niamh and Kevin start off this episode talking about how the evenings are starting to get longer in Ireland, while the opposite is happening in New Zealand. However, they quickly realise they are not too sure how the sun and moon work. Is anyone willing to give them a quick lesson? Niamh…
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Do I Start Getting Closer To Home?
Ep. 77. This week Niamh talks about prepping herself to go camping again for the first time in many years. Kevin has started taking multivitamins to hopefully help him start feeling better. Niamh has been having quite a rough week which isn't being helped by her period and she goes on a small…
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The Importance Of Your Own Mindset And Inner Voice
Ep. 76. Kevin always seems to get himself in some kind of situation and this week it was accidentally tweeting for the first time in years, if ever! Niamh and Kevin have big chats around mindset and what that word means to each of them. They talk all about the importance of your mindset and what...
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Kevin Just Absolutely Loves Awards Season
Ep. 75. This week Niamh & Kevin discuss being on opposite sides of the world and how different the weather and seasons are. Kevin recently turned 23 and Niamh's birthday is soon after his so the two of them chat about not really liking their birthday or letting people know about it. Kevin has...
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What do I do, block my coworkers?
Ep. 74. The chaos theme is still continuing in both Niamh and Kevin's lives. This really wasn't the plan but it's what they get for bringing back the podcast I guess. Niamh talks about being nervous to share the podcast on her personal instagram as she has met a lot of new people since they last...
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Bring Your Inner Child On Your Adult Adventures
Ep. 73. Last week, Niamh and Kevin said they weren't going to be focusing on chaos anymore as they both feel like life has been going quite calmly for them. Well, the universe decided otherwise and they both have some chaotic stories to share with you. The episode then takes a deeper turn as…
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A New Chapter of Welcome To The Chaos
Ep. 72. Welcome back to Welcome To The Chaos!! Finally, Niamh and Kevin are returning with weekly episodes for you in 2025. A much needed break was needed for the podcast, in particular for Niamh who needed to find her why behind it again. The siblings update you on how they are feeling about...
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Are You Feeling Radically Optimistic?
Ep. 71. This week both Niamh and Kevin discuss how they missed the northern lights and they are absolutely gutted. Niamh has had quite a few chaotic, funny and awkward moments recently. Is she possibly also having an identity crisis? Meanwhile, Kevin is just living his best zen life this year.…
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I Have Absolutely Nailed How To Relax
Ep. 70. Niamh and Kevin have a well-needed catch up having missed out on recording with each other last week. They share what they have both been up to recently and Niamh has some exciting news to share with you! Kevin has turned into quite a proactive person lately and Niamh is weak for it. Then...
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Drag Queens Take Carrigaline & A Verbal Journal Entry
Ep. 69. This week's episode is a little bit different as Niamh and Kevin recorded both of their parts separately! Niamh went to the dentist recently which for her is always such a chaotic experience. Kevin's Drag Queen update is also pretty much his chaos. Niamh talks about feeling down and how…
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Can't Quit The Hay Fever, So I Quit The Job
Ep. 68. Kevin is still living the chill life in terms of chaos and Niamh has re-entered an era of awkwardness. Both of the siblings have been suffering from hay fever recently and they are not enjoying it. Niamh has made another life change and decided to leave her current job role - a decision…
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I'm Not Just Here For Your Entertainment
Ep. 67. Get excited, cause it's time for a Kevin solo episode!!! This year, Kevin has had a pretty quiet life in terms of chaos. However, he had some fun recently involving karaoke, musical bingo and Gangnam Style. In this week's episode, Kevin talks about how queer people deserve to choose who...
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Well, I Have A Problem, That's Clear...
Ep. 66. *Small trigger warning for this episode. The topic of putting on weight and having a negative body image is discussed. Please do not listen to this episode if you feel these topics will affect you.* Niamh and Kevin have both been having quite chaotic dreams lately, but thankfully there...
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One Of The Hardest Things To Overcome In Life Is Being Cosy
Ep. 65. Who's ready for Niamh's chaos story? It's definitely the most chaotic thing that's happened to her in a while! This episode is a lot lighter than last week with Kevin and Niamh having random chats about anything and everything. They mentioned billboard advertisements, the danger zone of...
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Feeling Stuck In A Rut & Not Trying To Get Out Of It
Ep. 64. This week you have a solo episode from Niamh! She and Kevin weren't able to record together over the weekend but they are trying to be more consistent this year with episodes so we hope you enjoy this solo one. Niamh's gatekeeping a chaos story for next week so make sure to tune in for...
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Sometimes You Just Can't Do It All Alone
Ep. 63. Things have been pretty calm for Niamh and Kevin lately. The only chaos going on is lots of sneezing and dreams about penguins breaking phones. Niamh has made the decision to begin Mindset Coaching. This is her third form of "therapy" and she talks about how it feels to need external help...
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Who Needs Goals When You Can Just Bop Along
Ep. 62. Another week, another episode! 2-for-2 so far this year, attendance is looking good. This week Niamh's chaos was mainly happening in her dreams. Meanwhile, Kevin nearly had some bus chaos but thankfully managed to just about get away with it. In this episode, Niamh and Kevin dive into the...
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Maybe This Year We Will Be Consistent...
Ep. 61. Niamh and Kevin are finally back! They took a bit of a longer break than expected but they are so happy to be back recording together. Kevin had quite the chaotic start to the year however, it hasn't continued that way. He is loving life and enjoying himself at every moment he can. Niamh...
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It's Time: Our Spotify Wrapped 2023
Ep. 60. Kevin shares his chaos and it was witnessed by a stranger, don't you love when that happens? Niamh on the other hand had about 3 weeks of chaos in 3 days, we wouldn't expect anything less really. Then, it's time for the most anticipated day of the year (for the siblings anyway), Spotify...
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I'm Worried She'll Be One Of My Top Artists
Ep. 59. Kevin isn't so fresh this week and Niamh is delighted it's finally not her for once. They talk about any chaos they have and some awkward moments Niamh has had recently. This week there are lots of random little tangents throughout the episode. The two have a slight malfunction halfway...
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It's Not What You Do, It's How Often You Do It
Ep. 58. It's just Niamh this week but don't worry there's still the usual amount of chaos. Niamh then talks all about how she is getting on when it comes to being consistent with herself. She's learning that how often you do things matters more than what you actually do and that it's important to...
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Trying To Finally Be Consistent With Myself
Ep. 57. In this week's episode Niamh and Kevin briefly discuss how their October was and what they're hoping for in November. Niamh talks about how this month she wants to finally be consistent with herself. So every day she is trying to do at least one thing that will better herself (follow her…
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Chaotic, Spooky, Freaky Friday Times
Ep. 56. Niamh and Kevin are back with tons of chaos for you this week. Niamh explains why they haven't been able to record for the past few weeks and she has been having quite the chaotic time lately. The two talk about how the weather is changing and discuss if they are prepared for winter.…
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When Was The Last Time You Asked Yourself What You Wanted?
Ep. 55. Niamh and Kevin share a story that one of you sent in weeks and weeks ago and boy was it a whirlwind of a night (apologies that we forgot about your story for so long). The two then go on to discuss nicknames, Kevin being called Kev and how Niamh has a problem shortening people's names....
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Time To Begin Season 3 (Unofficially)
Ep. 54. Welcome To The Chaos is back with a bang this week - literally! Niamh needed a bit of a break so her and Kevin catch you up on what's being going on in their lives over the past while. Kevin is embarking on an incredibly exciting journey. Niamh has decided it is finally, finally…
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Just Take The Plunge Girl
Ep. 53. *TRIGGER WARNING* This episodes touches on very sensitive subjects which may be upsetting for some people to listen to. Please make sure you are in the right head space before listening to this episode. Do not listen if you think you may be negatively affected by thoughts about life and...
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I Can Do Whatever I Want, I'm An Emotional Wreck Right Now
Ep. 52. Get ready for lots of tears and emotions in this episode. Niamh and Kevin are letting down their brand name by not having any chaos this week - which means you need to get sending them your stories! Niamh has felt incredibly all over the place this week and she honestly cries for about…
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Witnessing Car Crashes & An Urgent Care Visit, Your Usual Chaos Really
Ep. 51. Niamh and Kevin are back together again this week with an ever so slightly shorter episode than normal. Niamh explains what's been going on with her recently which included a trip to urgent care. Both siblings have chaos stories that involve cars. Niamh talks about how her body is yet…
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Kevin's Solo Episode: The Scary Yet Exciting Future
Ep. 50. It's time for a solo episode with Kevin! He has a lot of chaos for you this week including getting locked inside something and he shares one of your guys' chaos stories with you too. This episode is kind of a tribute to one of Kevin's favourites artists ever, CMAT. She came out with a new...
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Homesickness, Feeling Guilty & Dealing With Different Types Of Grief
Ep. 49. *The end of this episode touches on the subject of grief. If you feel this is something that may affect you or you don't want to listen to anything regarding the subject of grief, please do not listen to this episode* Niamh & Kevin are back with an episode filled with chaos. Kevin is…
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It's Just Another Catch Up Really, Isn't It?
Ep. 48. Niamh & Kevin are back this week!! Niamh needed a bit of a break from the podcast but of course she came back with lots of chaos. One of you guys had a great chaos story that many can probably relate to... Kevin's been enjoying his summer and has been playing a lot of swingball (such a…
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Kevin Is An Absolute Concert Queen
Ep. 47. Niamh & Kevin are reunited for this weeks episode and they catch each other up on what they have been up to. Niamh is getting more and more used to people not being able to pronounce her name the same way she does. Kevin has been continuing to life his best life and reminisces on a…
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Sometimes You Need To Just Stop & Simply Be
Ep. 46. This is a first for Welcome To The Chaos as Niamh does a solo episode for you. Kevin was in London this past week to see Beyoncé (tune in next week to find out how he got on) so Niamh decided instead of missing an episode, she would just talk to you herself. You guys sent us in some more...
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“Your idea of relaxing is completely stressing yourself out”
Ep. 45. Kevin had a nice and chaotic flight back from his most recent trip. Niamh had an encounter with a pigeon and they share the first chaos story from one of you guys!! The two go on to talk about learning to say no to things again as lately, Niamh feels as if she is spreading herself a bit…
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It's Time For You To Share Your Chaos
Ep. 44. Niamh wasn't feeling her best self at the start of today's episode and Kevin hasn't had much chaos lately, he's been pretty chill. But that got them thinking...it's time for you to share your chaos!! On the week's where Niamh and Kevin don't have much chaos, they want to share yours...
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Clothes Are Made To Fit You, You're Not Made To Fit Clothes
Ep. 43. *Trigger Warning* This episode talks a lot about body image, food and eating issues, and body dysmorphia. Please do not listen to this episode if any of these topics may have a negative impact on you. Niamh and Kevin start out with lots of chaos for you this week, and they even decide to...
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Too Tired To Piss, To Full Of Piss To Sleep
Ep. 42. Niamh has had some personal chaos this past week which she can’t really touch on but she talks about how things always tend to go that bit harder for her. However, she always gets there in the end but even Kevin has been feeling her stress all the way back in Cork! The two then go on a…
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I Don’t Think We’d Be Irish If We Didn’t Complain
Ep. 41. Niamh and Kevin are back again with their usual chaos and they both have some nice chaotic stories to tell you. Kevin has turned into a soccer fan (well, only for Cork City though) and they talk about how sports can actually be fun to watch in person. Can you believe we’re already in to...
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You Can Be The Loser, I Can Be The Weirdo
Ep. 40. Niamh and Kevin are finally back! Life happened the way life happens sometimes so they both needed to take a break from the podcast for a while and prioritise other people and things. The two catch you up on what’s being going on in their lives lately including Niamh being compared to...
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St. Patrick’s Day, The Hunger Games & Taylor Swift
Ep. 39. Niamh and Kevin discuss how they spent their Paddy’s Day last week and Niamh talks about how it felt being away from home for it. Kevin has been a little bit sick and the two talk about they are both such bad patients and how they get very dramatic when they’re feeling unwell. The Hunger...
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Feeling Like A Neglected Sim
Ep. 38. Welcome to a bit of a filler episode this week as Niamh & Kevin were fairly tired. Both have been social lately and they talk about going drinking and how it can effect them. Niamh mentions how bad her hangovers are getting, having 'the fear' and feeling super anxious after a night of...
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Is This About Jobs Or Is This About Acting?
Ep. 37. It’s been a calm week for both Niamh & Kevin and while there was no chaos they both felt the past week was soooo long. This week’s topic is all about work and the jobs Niamh and Kevin currently have and have had in the past. They talk about if they like the jobs they have at the moment,...
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The Importance of Capturing & Looking Back On Memories
Ep. 36. This past week Niamh has been looking back at her vlogs on YouTube and it was making her so happy that she has captured so many memories throughout her life. So her and Kevin talk about recording memories and the importance of capturing them - and especially making sure you look back on...
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A Conversation About Anxiety
*this episode talks a lot about anxiety and symptoms of anxiety - please do not listen if you think this topic will make you feel in anyway uncomfortable* Ep. 35. Welcome back to another week of chaos where Kevin accidentally nearly took out a drag queen and Niamh went bungee jumping - which she...
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Another Week, Another Birthday: Niamh Turns 26!!!
Ep. 34. Kevin’s been living his life to the fullest lately, he’s had so much going on and thankfully he’s had no chaos - just a whole lotta fun! He’s also been so confident and has been doing a lot of things on his own. Niamh of course had some chaos this week which involved cutting her head.…
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About this show
Welcome to the chaos that is Niamh & Kevin Cogan. We're siblings from Cork, Ireland and each week we're going to be talking to you about our chaotic lives. On this honest and transparent podcast we'll be discussing absolutely anything and everything, we hope you come along on the journey!
Hosted by
Niamh & Kevin Cogan