Umbrella
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJoin Cian and Laura Anne as they chat about current queer affairs, discuss topics with special guests and offer unhelpful advice to listeners love woes.We want to hear from you!Send us your problems: [email protected] us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellaradioshowThis is a podcast of Umbrella - a radio show on Liffey Sound FM from 9-10pm on Wednesdays.
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Kids w/ Bláithín de Burca
October 10, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis week we have Bláithín de Burca as a guest host and we discussed her fringe show, Paddy Smyth on The Circle, what to decide when having kids we borrow a queer ear from the Telegraph and have an event round up. Yes, all that in an hour...well 40 minutes. What a bargain! Oh, and ..............................................it's Rebekah Vardy's account.
Feeling Safe In Public w/ Avoca & Coco
October 02, 2019 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBDrag sensations Avoca Reaction & Coco Chanel no. 5 popped into the studio to discuss the feeling as queer people in Dublin and Ireland, Mark Ronson's back pedal on sapiosexuality and helped a listener's problem about commitment.
Queer Anthems With Kate Brennan Harding
September 26, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week Kate Brennan Harding joined Cian to discuss The Circle, Mark Ronson's recent sapiosexual shenanigans and Brit Award's genderless awards. She brought with her a collection of queer anthems that often get overlooked for the female pop goliath. Find the playlist on Spotify "Umbrella's Queer Anthems". You can find all of Kate's Spotify playlist by searching Kate Brennan Harding in Spotify. @umbrellaradioshow @kate_brennan_harding on Instagram
Dublin Fringe Festival Special Part 2
September 18, 2019 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBFringe Fest Special #2 featuring: Margaret Perry of "Collapsible" 18-21st Peacock Stage in the Abbey Theatre. Barry McStay of "Vespertilio" 18-21st Smock Alley. Scottee of "Things We've Always Wanted To Tell You" 18th - 21st in The Project Arts Centre.
Dublin Fringe Festival Special Part 1
September 11, 2019 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBCian sat down with three performers which are putting on shows at this year's Dublin Fringe Festival. Bláithín De Burca from "Blá Blá Blá" 11/9 - 15/9 Drop Dead Twice Xnthony from "Deluxe Access" 12/9 - 15/9 Drop Dead Twice Áine O'Hara from "GAA MAAD" 9/9 - 21/9 Bewley's Café Theatre Tickets are available at fringefest.com
Please Lucas, Get Me A Mask!
September 05, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBCian is riding solo and plays more clips from The Gemma Collins podcast and innuendos from Bake Off. He chats Mike Pence in Ireland and Electric Picnic along with a Fringe Festival event guide and a special queer ear.
Using Your Profile For Good with Jack Rua
August 29, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBCome join me and guest host @jackruamusic live on Liffey Sound Fm 9-10PM this evening where we will be discussing using your platform for good. Music from @puregrandmusicphoto and Jack tells us his fave song right now. In #queerear we have an in-law problem. And we have events from @draganddraw and @street66dublin in our event guide. Sure what else would you be at? If you can't join, catch up on podcast by finding Umbrella Radio Show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. #queer #queerradio #qu...
Love Sensation Aftermath w/ James O'Hagan
August 22, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis week James joins Cian to discuss the first ever Love Sensation festival which was a success. Matt Healy has been kissing men on stage, Gemma Collins has been podcasting and Channel 4 have been airing a moving Jade Goody doc which has us all tense. A queer ear problem from Chris who was kink shamed and the lads discuss Drag Race UK's meet the queens preview.
History of Queer Music in the Irish Charts: 2015-2017
August 14, 2019 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBCian is on holidays so it was the final music special this week, the history of the queer artists in the Irish charts, part 6: 2015-2017.
History of Queer Music in The Irish Charts: 2012-2014
August 07, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBCian is on holidays so it was a music special this week, the history of the queer artists in the Irish charts, part 5: 2012-2014.
History of Queer Music in The Irish Charts: 2009-2011
July 24, 2019 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MBCian is on holidays so it was a music special this week, the history of the queer artists in the Irish charts, part 2: 2009-2011.
History of Queer Music in The Irish Charts: 2006-2008
July 16, 2019 23:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBCian is on holidays so it was a music special this week, the history of the queer artists in the Irish charts, part 3: 2006-2008.
History Of Queer Music In The Irish Charts: 2003-2005
July 10, 2019 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBCian is on holidays so it was a music special this week, the history of the queer artists in the Irish charts, part 2: 2003-2005.
History of Queer Music in the Irish Charts: 2000-2002
July 03, 2019 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBCian is on holidays so it was a music special this week, the history of the queer artists in the Irish charts, part 1: 2000-2002.
Celebrating Pride in the workplace w/ Luke aka PureGrand
June 28, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week we had singer and visual artist PureGrand (aka Luke) to discuss gender neutral uniforms, celebrating Pride in the work place and a Queer Ear about a missent nude. Live 9-10 LiffeySound 96.4 FM.
Blood Donation Freedoms w/ Tomás Heneghan
June 20, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBTonight 9-10PM on Liffey Sound Tomás Heneghan was in to discuss his great work with blood donation freedoms for MSM. We'll be chatting about Taylor Swift's new video and the question on everyone's lips, should the uniformed gardaí be in the parade?
Body image with Felix O'Connor
May 30, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBLaura Anne is away so Cian is joined in studio with Felix O'connor to discuss teh finale of Drag Race, the recent Gilette add and body image in the queer community. Also they have a queer ear from Deirdre who is worried she has been fetishising bi men. has she? Listen and find out. Find us on IG @umbrellaradioshow and rate and review on apple podcasts.
Transitioning in Ireland with Lorcan Nic Giolla Bhain
May 02, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week, Cian and Laura Anne discuss the Emerald Warriors drag show and a "foul" event on public transport. Lorcan Nic Giolla Bhain joins the show to tell us about her podcast, "Transitioning in Ireland," and share her thoughts on the current trans healthcare situation. As usual, we offer a listener some advice, or in this case, more of a telling off. And can you guess who shares their underwear with their significant other?
Culture & Class with Sean Hegarty of the Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival
April 25, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week on the show, Cian and Laura Anne discuss their Easter weekends and share stories of Bad Good Fridays. Sean Hegarty joins the show to bring a little culture and class and tell us all about the Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival. As usual, we have our Queer Ear segment, where we have several different opinions on what a listener should do with sexy vids of a former lover; which leads Laura Anne to share a story about a nude picture ending up in front of the wrong eyes. 24/4/2...
Same Sex Marriage
April 18, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week, bells are ringing and Cian and Laura Anne will be discussing marriage, the recent story with Glitterhole's "Drag Story Time" & Carlow are getting their own pride. We have a marriage themed queer ear and in our event guide we have events from Tramline, Avoca Reaction & Street 66. Music from @courtneymelba and @broseph_murray. 17/4/2019
JK Rowling, STOP!
April 10, 2019 23:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week Cian and Laura Anne get real with JK Rowling once again, bond over their podcast binges and Laura Anne tells us about her trip to London. We'll have music from @montaukhotelband, @girlimusic , @johngrantofficial and @scissorsofficial. Catch us live at 9pm or wherever you get your podcasts tomorrow. 10/4/2019
Leo Loves Kylie
April 03, 2019 23:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBhis week Cian and Laura Anne spend some quality one on one time catching up, discussing the news and Leo's letter to Kylie and offer potentially dangerous advice to a listener with a question about the gym. We'll have music from @daithimusic1 and @emilyburnsmusic. Catch us live on Liffey Sound at 9pm, or wherever you get your podcasts. 3/4/2019
Allie O'Rourke, MJ Stokes & Felix O'Connor
March 28, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBTonight we're joined by three special guests, @allie.orourke, @oximoronic28 and @emjaystokes, to talk to us about their experiences in the world of stand up comedy. We'll have music from @wallisbirdofficial and @willyoungofficial and we'll offer advice to a listener who isn't ready to define themselves. Listen to us live on Liffey Sound FM or catch our podcast wherever you get yours tomorrow. 27/3/2019
Drag Aid with Bonnie Ann Clyde
March 21, 2019 00:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBThiew eek Cian & Laura Ann chat to Drag Queen extrordinaire about Drag Aid, a charity event for Chechnya, they have a Drag related Queer Ear, they discuss Sam Smith's news and Laura Anne has been part of a movie filming. 20/3/2019
Adam Shanley from the GMHS & KnowNow.ie
March 14, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week Laura Anne is back and Cian and her discuss Billie Eilish lyrics, J. K. Rowlings next Potter world revelation that no one cares about and they talk to Adam Shanley Outreach worker from teh Gay Men's Health Service and manager of Know Now about the rise of HIV diagnosis in Ireland and the tools available for living with HIV in Ireland 2019. Our queer ear deals with a girl willing to risk a friendship for love. 13/3/2019
Representation & the new LGBT acronym with James O'Hagan
March 07, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBJames is back in the studio while Laura Anne is away and joins Cian to discuss the HIV cure story, The Birmingham school stopped form teaching "No Outsiders", the new LGBT acronym LGBTQQIAAACPPF2K, seriously and we discuss representation in the media and its importance. As always we have our event guide, queer ear and pop song wisdom too. 6/3/2019
Valentine's Special
February 13, 2019 22:00 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week, Cian and Laura Anne discuss some movies they've seen, a trip to a hot tub and share some raunchy foot stories. They talk about the good and bad elements of Valentine's day and suggest some events to keep you occupied whether you love it or loathe it. And in they're Queer Ear segment, they offer some potentially not terrible advice to Jenny whose friend keeps ditching her every time she's in a relationship. We want to hear from you! Send us your problems: [email protected]...
Twink, isn't she in pantos?
February 08, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week, Cian and Laura Anne discuss gay types / stereotypes with extra special guest James O'Hagan of The Big Gay Bucket List podcast, and attempt to offer advice to Michael, who's got a fancy new fella, in our Queer Ear segment. We want to hear from you! Send us your problems: [email protected] Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellaradioshow This is a podcast of Umbrella - a radio show on Liffey Sound FM from 9-10pm on Wednesdays. 6/2/2019
The Morning After The Life Before
February 28, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week on Umbrella we catch up with the Jussie Smolett case and the Oscar aftermath and we have special guests Lucia Smyth & Ann Blake in to tell us about the play "The Morning After The Life Before" which is in Bewleys café theatre right now. Ann & Lucia stick around to help us with not one, but two queer ear dilemmas. 27/2/2019