Giving Me Life
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThree queer Irish showgirls discuss pop culture over copious amounts of wine.
Hosted by Lady K, DialEmma and Ruby Noir
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28 - Docu-Men-Tays!
December 17, 2019 20:03We remain on our seasonal soujourn and so we're bringing you our favourite real life tales from the last year. Yes, we're revisiting just a few of the documentaries we've discussed and there's plenty more in the archives. 00:57 - 18:08: Behind the Curve , available on Netflix from Ep. 7 Blood of a Labrador 18:12 - 38:40: Nothing Like a Dame feat. Bunny O'Hare, available to rent or buy online, from Ep. 8 Dropping Bombs Like a Bombshell 38:44 - 56:27: Bathtubs Over Broadway available to...
27 - TV. Some of You May Have Heard of It
December 11, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 51.5 MBIn a shocking twist, we are still on our Christmas break and so we present to you our favourite TV picks from the last year or so. This week we're revisiting Lip Service, Russian Doll, Schitts Creek, She-Ra and Luther. You can't say we're not varied. 1:00 - 14:44 Lip Service 14:47 - 21:43 Russian Doll 21:47 - 34:09 Shitts Creek 34:11 - 46:43 She-Ra 2018 46:45 - 52:40 - Luther
26 Movies, Old & Old
December 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBWe're on our Christmas break so in the meanwhile, we're serving you up with some of our favourite segments from the last year every week of December. This week, it's our favourite movies, old and old. Join us as we revisit 1970's queer classic The Boys in the Band, 80's kids classic Labyrinth, not a classic at all, ever, Grease 2 and the worst film ever made; Birdemic: Shock and Terror! 00:52 : The Boys In The Band 13:11: Labyrinth 32:27: Grease 2 01:00:31: Bridemic: Shock and Ter...
25 - Wolfsnake
November 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBOn the season finale of 'Giving Me Life' ... Horror-Comedy 'Inside No.9', the podcasting empire of the McElroy Brothers, the works of fantasy writer Laurell K Hamilton, and all the usual mad stuff you send us 00:00 - 14:30 Intro, listener submissions, 14:30 - 25:10 'Inside No.9' 25:10 - 29:30 Wine Corner 29:30 - 41:00 The podcasting empire of the McElroy Brothers 41:00 - 1:11:10 The works of fantasy writer Laurell K Hamilton 1:11:10 - 1:15:13 Outro and contact details
24 - Our Non-Special Halloween Special
October 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBOn this episode: Weird cat stuff; 'Fleabag'; Marilyn Manson's 'Mechanical Animals'; a documentary about the making of one of the worst films ever and all the usual mad stuff you send us ... 00:00 - 17:05 Intro, Listener Submissions (this got weird!), Wine Corner 17:05 - 32:15 'Fleabag' Season 2 Trailer 32:15 - 44:24 Marilyn Manson's 'Mechanical Animals' 'The Dope Show' 44:24 - 59:26 'Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey Of Richard Stanley's Island Of Doctor Moreau' (Myself and Ruby were...
23 - Giant Sexy Onion
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBWelcome to 'Giving Me Life', a fortnightly podcast where 3 Queer, Irish Showgirls discuss pop-culture, old and new, over copious amounts of wine. On this episode: BBC spy drama 'Killing Eve'; LGBT movie history documentary 'The Celluloid Closet'; 70's cult schlock horror classic 'Theatre Of Blood' and all the usual crazy you send us. AND returning guest host, the fabulous Bunny O'Hare! 00:00 - 13:00 Intro, Listener Submissions 13:00 - 29:15 'Killing Eve' Season 1 trailer 29:15 ...
22 - Notes From The Biscuit Barrel
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 86.9 MBOn this episode: Ancient Roman hairdressing techniques; Michael Moore documentary 'Fahrenheit 11/9'; cult-classic 'The Princess Bride'; biscuits, lizard people, Dan Brown and a bunch of other weird stuff ... 00:00 - 15:50 Intro, Listener Submissions, Best Biscuits, Lizard People 15:50 - 26:40 Ancient Roman hairdressing techniques Janet Stephens on youtube 26:40 - 45:45 'Fahrenheit 11/9' Trailer 45:45 - 55:38 'The Princess Bride', William Goldman Trailer 55:38 - 57:12 Outro an...
21 - Carved Cheese Swan
September 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWelcome to 'Giving Me Life', a fortnightly podcast where 3 Queer, Irish Showgirls discuss pop-culture, old and new, over copious amounts of wine. On this episode: Ruby's thoughts on the recent Electric Picnic festival; 90's classic 'Interview With The Vampire'; the long-awaited new Tool album 'Fear Inoculum'; and animated series 'Steven Universe', and all the usual mad stuff you send us ... 00:00 - 13:40 Intro, Electric Picnic, Listener Submissions Fingernail Teeth 13:40 - 33:11 'In...
20 - Disproportionate Whisks
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 58 MBOn this episode: Cyberpunk action classic 'The Matrix', Disney doc 'Waking Sleeping Beauty', and quirky youtube channel 'Binging With Babish' 00:00 - 09:42 Intro, Listener Submissions, Drag Race UK, the new 'L Word Generation Q' trailer new 'L Word' trailer Giant 'hand face' statue 09:42 - 22:15 'Binging With Babish' youtube channel Binging With Babish 22:15 - 40:15 'The Matrix' + sequels and spin-offs 'The Animatrix' trailer 40:15 - 54:30 'Waking Sleeping Beauty' Trailer ...
19 - Spider-Gull
August 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWelcome to 'Giving Me Life', a fortnightly podcast where 3 Queer, Irish Showgirls discuss pop-culture, old and new, over copious amounts of wine. On this episode: All the usual crazy stuff plus wine fraud documentary 'Sour Grapes', 90's cult classic 'Grosse Pointe Blank', and inspirational fashion documentary 'Advanced Style'. 00:00 - 22:00 Listener Submissions, Wine Corner 22:00 - 35:40 'Sour Grapes' Trailer 35:40 - 45:20 'Grosse Pointe Blank' Trailer 45:20 - 58:08 'Advanced S...
18 - Parliament Of Horror
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBWelcome to 'Giving Me Life', a fortnightly podcast where 3 Queer, Irish Showgirls discuss pop-culture, old and new, over copious amounts of wine. On this episode: Social media documentary 'The American Meme', 'Addams Family Values, Voiceover documentary 'I Know That Voice', our reaction to the 'Cats' trailer, and all the usual crazy listener submissions... 00:00 - 23:13 Intro, Listener Submissions, Wine Corner 23:13 - 55:00 'The American Meme', Social Media 'The American Meme' traile...
17 - Avatar Milk
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBOn this episode: Rejected Princesses; 90's Teen Film 'Clueless'; UFO documentary 'Unacknowledged' and all the usual mad stuff you send us ... 00:00 - 18:18 Intro, Listener Submissions, Wine Corner 18:18 - 36:30 Rejected Princesses Website 36:30 - 59:45 'Clueless', Pride & Prejudice', 'Sense & Sensibility' 'Clueless' trailer 59:45 - 1:21: 25 'Unacknowledged' documentary 'Unacknowledged' trailer 1:21:25 - 1:23:36 Outro and Contact Details
16 - The Keeper Of The Heads
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBOn this episode: 'Good Omens' TV Series; Queer cult classic 'The Boys In The Band'; Two Burlesque documentaries - 'Getting Naked' and 'Heart Of The Glitter Tribe'; and the usual bunch of weird stuff :) 00:00 - 25:00 Intro, Listener Links and Reactions Luke Kelly statue Tickle Me Elmo on fire 25:00 - 42:00 'Good Omens' Tv Series Trailer 42:00 - 54:20 'The Boys In The Band' Harold's entrance 54:20 - 1:00:40 Wine Corner + Listener Link 1:00:40 - 1:31:05 'Getting Naked: A Burle...
15 - Let's Get Drunk And Watch The Tony's
June 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBIt's an extra long double episode dedicated to the Tony Awards! We're joined by our fabulous special guest, Dancer and Choreographer Neil O'Brien. 00:00 - 18:20 Intro; 'Skin Apple'; Prehistoric wolf head; 'Crochet Baby'; More Dino Erotica; Wine Corner; A very special letter from a concerned listener; Corrections Dept. 18:20 - 33:20 Tony's 2019 - Opening Number, Speeches, Intros etc. Opening Number Billy Porter Karaoke 33:20 - 50:45 Tony's 2019 - Performances Choir Boy; Ain't Too ...
14 - Concrete Feather Fans
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBOn this episode: Tod Browning's 'Freaks'; Rick Beato's 'Everything Music'; 'Burlesque' the movie, Burlesque in the movies, Burlesque on a boat!; Noah's Ark replica lawsuit; Lady Gaga Illuminati Symbolism at the Super Bowl; and much more ... 00:00 - 14:50 Intro, Wine Corner, Croatian Boat Burlesque Adventures; Ark Replica lawsuit; Gaga Illuminati Symbolism ... 14:50 - 27:00 Rick Beato's 'What makes this song great?'; youtube as an educational resource Max Martin Steely Dan - 'Kid Char...
13 - A Waxwork From Planet Of The Apes
May 22, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBOn this episode: Horrifying statues! Sparkly Batman! Shatner! Also, fab new musical theatre documentary 'Bathtubs Over Broadway; More Burly and Vaudeville history talk; Cult 80's kid's film 'The Goonies' and much more ... 00:00 - 20:37 Intro, freaky statues, Robert Pattinson as Batman, William Shatner in 'Columbo' Lucille Ball statue Beckham statue prank video Shatner on 'Columbo' - best of video 20:37 - 38:20 'Bathtubs Over Broadway' documentary Trailer 'My Bathroom' song fro...
12 - That Was Real Advice Given By Nuns
May 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBWelcome to 'Giving Me Life', a fortnightly podcast where 3 Queer, Irish Showgirls discuss pop-culture old and new over copious amounts of wine. On this episode: cult film 'What We Do In The Shadows; HBO doc 'The Inventor; Fosse / Verdon; more weird tooth stuff; dino stuff; 'blueberry' fetishes and much more ... 00:00 - 15:49 Intro; Wine Corner; 'The Velocipastor'; Scary tooth art; 'Sonic The Hedgehog' trailer; 'White Power' milk; Blueberry fetish; Lesbian Film and TV recommendations 'T...
11 - You're The Seagull Lady Now
April 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBOn this episode: More chocolate weirdness; DialEmma's 'History Of The Showgirl'; cult Scottish lesbian drama 'Lip Service; 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' and much more... 00:00 - 12:44 More chocolate weirdness; Animated Dino porn; Gay Seagulls; Goth Wine Gay Seagulls 12:44 - 33:44 DialEmma's 'History Of The Showgirl' (part 1) Burlington Bertie From Bow Vesta Tilley 'A Cover Is Not The Book' from 'Mary Poppins Returns' 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' trailer 'Mack The Knife' Original 33:44...
10 - An Eldritch Nightmare Made Of Chocolate
April 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOn this episode: Sondheim, Stritch, Documentary Now!, classic 80's movie 'Labyrinth, as well as creepy celebrity shaped chocolate items and much more ... 00:00 - 14:11 Intro, Wine Corner, Weird celebrity-shaped chocolate items, The new Cats live-action musical Gosling in chocolate form Cumber-bunny Details of 'Cats' live action film 14:11 - 24:32 Documentary Now! - Original Cast Album Co-Op episode, Original Cast Album: Company documentary Co-op - My Home Court Co-op cast al...
9 - Do It For Your Country
March 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBOn this episode: Schitt's Creek, Queer Eye Season 3, and one of the worst movie musicals ever - Grease 2. And much more ... 00:00 - 12:14 Intro, Karl Lagerfeld's cat has launched a 'fashion collection', Nodosaurus, Mammoths, weird shit we have / would eat Choupette the cat How cool is this Dinosaur? 12:14 - 24:19 Schitt's Creek Season 1 trailer 24:19 - 39:28 Queer Eye Season 3 S3 Trailer 39:28 - 1:08:35 Grease 2 Grease 2 Trailer 1:08:35 - 1:11:01 Outro and Contact Details
8 - Droppin' Bombs Like A Bombshell
March 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBAn extra long episode this time round 'cos we have a special guest: the fiery Celtic Goddess herself, Drag Queen Ms. Bunny O'Hare! Topics covered include: classic documentary 'We Live In Public; Makeup Artist Rachel Maksy; Social Media Influencers; The drag scene; Makeup and perfume tips; Mike Birbiglia's show 'Thank God For Jokes'; 'Offense' in stand up comedy; 'Nothing Like A Dame' / 'Tea With The Dames' - a documentary about the lives and careers of Dames Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan ...
7 - Blood Of A Labrador
February 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBOn this episode: 'Umbrella Academy'; new 'Flat Earth' doc 'Behind The Curve'; classic film 'All About Eve'; and updates on the new Tool album, the 'Carlton Dance' lawsuit and the future of 'Dino Erotica' :) 00:00 - 10:30 Intro; our 'Wine Of The Week'; 'Carlton Dance' lawsuit; Tool album update; another Toto's 'Africa' cover, Dino madness 'Carlton Dance' lawsuit New Tool album update Toto's 'Africa' - cartoon voices Feathered Dino tail in amber 10:30 - 25:10 Our take on the new ...
6 - Sad Cake
February 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBOn this episode we talk about: Memento Mori sex toys; the new Period emoji; Russian Doll; Cat shows; Lizzo; this year's Oscar nominations; and we have our first guest on the show, 'Mr. Leather Ireland 2019' Fionn Scott. 00:00 - 05:00 Intro, Memento Mori sex toys, Period emoji 05:00 - 11:50 Russian Doll, Groundhog Day Russian Doll trailer 11:50 - 33:50 Interview with 'Mr. Leather Ireland 2019' Fionn Scott. We talk about his journey into leather; the fabulous sash he won and the et...
5 - Brioche And Sushi
January 29, 2019 10:14 - 59 minutes - 63.2 MBOn this episode: Dino erotica; The Good Place Podcast; Steely Dan; Our favourite alt-cabaret duos; 'Oh Hello! On Broadway'; Duelling FYRE Festival documentaries and more ... 00:00 - 09:26 Intro, weird 'Africa' cover, Our last word on tooth storage, Dino Erotica / Chuck Tingle, Drag Race S11 'Meet The Queens' Meet The Queens of S11 09:26 - 21:07 'The Good Place' Podcast Go listen to it! 21:07 - 27:30 Steely Dan - 'Classic Albums' documentary on the making of 'Aja' Documentary 27...
4 - You Gotta Be Hammered By The Time The Eagles Show Up
January 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOn this episode: The tooth will finally be revealed! (Sorry, it had to be done) Aquaman review, Brideshead Revisited (The good version, not the shitty remake), Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Birdemic, and more 00:00 - 07:44 More about teeth 07:44 - 10:57 Aquaman review Trailer 10:57 - 12:25 Luther 12:25 - 26:16 Brideshead Revisited A Queen of the old school 26:16 - 30:20 'You Must Remember This' podcast YMRT podcast archive 30:20 - 33:56 English Heritage Elizabeth I Makeup t...
3 - A Very Punchable Quality
January 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBOn this thrilling episode: More about teeth in envelopes!; Dance lawsuits!; Booze!; Actual Spoilers!; Minimalism! and much more ... 00:00 - 05:10 Intro, more about teeth, and the wrong 'Kind Of Blue 05:10 - 10:15 'Wait For Your Laugh' documentary Trailer 10:15 - 22:55 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 2 discussion WARNING: LOTS OF SPOILERS Season 2 trailer Lenny Bruce on the Steve Allen Show 22:55 - 25:40 Pitbull's cover of 'Africa' DEAR GOD, MAKE IT STOP!!!! 25:40 - 29:...
2 - An Envelope Of Teeth
December 19, 2018 05:00 - 59 minutes - 61.1 MBWhat's giving us life? Death! Also, Strictly Come Dancing; Luther; the classic Miles Davis album 'Kind Of Blue; vintage makeup; Dumplin' and much more... 00:00 - 05:25 Intro and more about 'She-Ra' and 'Sacrifice' 05:25 - 11:20 'Luther' Season 5 trailer 11:20 - 18:55 Dumplin' Trailer 18:55 - 23:45 Vintage Makeup (Lisa Eldridge) Marilyn Monroe Iconic Look Tutorial Makeup History part 1 Makeup History part 2 23:45 - 34:10 'Kind Of Blue' by Miles Davis 'All Blues' orig...
1 - Marie Antoinette Was A Stunt Queen
December 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBOn this episode, we discuss The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina (Again!); The fabulous Michelle Gomez; The glorious Amber Butchart; 'Africa by Toto; Derren Brown's new special 'Sacrifice'; 'Race Chasers' podcast; Drag Race All-Stars S4; classic movie 'The Women and much more... 00:00 - 01:50 Theme song and intro 01:50 - 10:38 Sabrina, Michelle Gomez Giant Arms (Green Wing) Michelle Gomez - Stand Up Set Sabrina lawsuit settled 10:38 - 23:10 She-Ra Reboot, Body positivity, 80's...
0 - Let's Give This a Try
November 30, 2018 10:23 - 56 minutes - 57.5 MBOn this episode, we talk about Christeene, Netflix & Chills, Burlesque audience consent, The West Wing, The L Word, Vintage makeup, and much more. 00:00 - 04:00 Intro, Theme Song, Shambolic attempt at host intros 04:00 - 08:45 Christeene Pissing In A River Live Transformations with James St. James Christeene interview 08:45 - 11:40 Contact lenses madness, Brain surgery, Accent? 11:40 - 14:00 Netflix & Chills (part 1) The Haunting Of Hill House Trailer The Haunting (1999) T...