Get Around To It
Society & Culture
About
Get Around To It is the weekly culture podcast for curious people. Join arts journalists Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry every Monday for previews, reviews and interviews and deep dives into arts and culture in Ireland and beyond. Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Previews & Reviews: Lena Dunham's Famesick, Legends, Devil Wears Prada 2, Juliano Zaffino
This episode of Get Around To It features reviews of books and films including Lena Dunham's 'Famesick' and 'Devil Wears Prada 2.' It also previews upcoming works and includes an interview with author Juliano Zaffino. The podcast covers cu…
- Deep Dive: Emma Norton on producing The Dry & Normal People and working with Alexander Skarsgaard on Pillion
This episode features an interview with producer Emma Norton, known for her work on "Normal People" and "The Dry." She shares insights into executive producing, including her experience working with Alexander Skarsgaard.
- Deep Dive: Jan Carson on writing her new novel, Few and Far Between
Jan Carson discusses her new novel, Few and Far Between, touching on themes of trauma and the impact of the Troubles. She also shares insights into creating memorable characters.
- Previews & Reviews: Hacks, Angine De Poitrine, The Drama, Unchosen
This episode of Get Around To It features reviews of "Hacks" and "The Unchosen," along with previews of "Once Upon A Time In A Cinema" and upcoming books. It also includes interviews with theatre legend Lynne Parker about "The Delirium Arc…
- Deep Dive: Author Louise O'Neill on her new book, feminism, growing up in the 2000s & more
Author Louise O'Neill is interviewed about her new novel,
- Previews & Reviews: Jessie Ware, SNL UK, Project Hail Mary, Lee Cronin's The Mummy
Arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy review books and shows, preview upcoming media, and interview musician Jessie Ware and songwriter Padraig Cooney on this episode of Get Around To It.
- Deep Dive: Culture Notes with David Gray
This episode of Get Around To It features an interview with David Gray, where he discusses his recent activities. The show also explores his career to date and includes his culture recommendations in a new 'culture notes' segment.
- Previews & Reviews: The Pitt, Inside the Manosphere, Love Story, Chris Fleming
This episode of Get Around To It features reviews of David Byrne's live show, Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere, Love Story, La Grazia, Good Boy, and the Oscars. The hosts also preview The Pitt, Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace, and C…
- Deep Dive: What's it like at the Oscars? A winner and nominees tell us
Oscar winners and nominees Richard Baneham, Louise Bagnall, and John Kelly discuss the experience of being nominated and the impact on their careers. Additionally, the episode covers insights into the ceremony and the atmosphere of the pre…
- Previews & Reviews: Reality Check: Inside ANTM, DIFF, Project Hail Mary, Gavin Friday
This episode of Get Around To It features reviews of Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, the film The Sound of Falling, and upcoming work from Joshua Burnside. Hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy also preview films from the Dub…
- Deep Dive: Jen Bray on overcoming rejection and publishing her debut novel
Author Jen Bray discusses her journey to publishing her debut novel, The Lies Between Us, with Penguin Sandycove. She shares insights into the writing process, overcoming rejection, and working with agents.
- Previews & Reviews: 56 Days, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Cold Storage, Small Prophets
In this episode of Get Around To It, hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy review 56 Days, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Cold Storage, Small Prophets, and I'm Glad My Mom Died. The episode also features previews of The Bride!, the new Gorillaz…
- Deep Dive: Irish comedy special with Roger O'Sullivan and Ailish McCarthy
This episode features Irish comedians Roger O'Sullivan and Ailish McCarthy. They discuss O'Sullivan's award-winning show Fekken and McCarthy's campaign regarding Arts Council funding for comedy.
- Previews & Reviews: These Sacred Vows, Wuthering Heights, Jeff Buckley, Eureka Day
This episode of Get Around To It features reviews of These Sacred Vows, Tyler Ballgame's album, and the play Eureka Day, alongside previews of Wuthering Heights and The Testament of Ann Lee. Director John Butler joins hosts Aoife Barry and…
- Deep Dive: Aidan Gillen on the culture that made him
Actor Aidan Gillen joins the Get Around To It podcast to discuss his career, cultural influences, early memories, and upcoming 2025 projects. He shares insights into his roles in shows like Game of Thrones and Queer as Folk.
- Previews & Reviews: Steal, Industry, The History of Sound, Playboy of the Western World
This episode features reviews of Steal, Industry, and The History of Sound. The hosts also preview upcoming productions including The Playboy of the Western World, The Spy Who Came In From the Cold, Under Salt Marsh, and Eureka Day, alongs…
- Deep Dive: Our guide to the best upcoming 2026 shows, books and films
In this episode of Get Around To It, hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy provide a list of recommended films, television shows, music albums, and books to look out for over the next 12 months.
- Previews & Reviews: Heated Rivalry, Marty Supreme, Hijack, Ailbhe Reddy
This episode explores the popularity of Heated Rivalry, provides reviews for Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value, and discusses upcoming releases including A Knight of Seven Kingdoms and Hijack season 2. The hosts also preview new music fr…
- Bonus: Maggie O'Farrell talks Hamnet, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley
Author Maggie O'Farrell joins podcast hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy to discuss her book Hamnet and the upcoming film adaptation directed by Chloé Zhao. She shares insights on the script, the casting of Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley,…
- Deep Dive: What's it really like to interview celebrities? (Replay)
This episode of the culture podcast Get Around To It is a replay discussing the experience of interviewing celebrities. The show is presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy.
- Deep Dive: What's it like to have your book adapted for TV?
Authors Andrea Mara, Catherine Ryan Howard, and Rónán Hession discuss their experiences with having their books adapted into television series. They cover the production process, their involvement in the projects, and debunk common myths.
- The GATI Highlights (and Lowlights) of 2025
In this episode of Get Around To It, hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy share their personal highlights, favourites, and disappointments from 2025 across albums, gigs, and films.
- Previews & Reviews: Hamnet, Amadeus, The Abandons, Simon Cowell
In this episode of Get Around To It, hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy discuss arts and culture news, review Hamnet, The Abandons, and Simon Cowell: Next Act, and preview upcoming releases. The episode also includes an interview with mus…
- Deep Dive: Why these TV shows should have ended sooner
In this episode of Get Around To It, hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy analyze six TV shows that overstayed their welcome. Maria Fleming of First Fortnight discusses the upcoming arts festival focused on mental health and shares recent c…
- Previews & Reviews: Plur1bus, With Love Meghan, Joanne McNally, The Dead
This episode of Get Around To It features reviews of the AppleTV+ series Plur1bus and The Dead at MoLI, alongside previews of a new FredAgain album and the Knives Out film Wake Up Dead Man. Hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy also discuss…
- Deep Dive: What do you mean you haven't heard this album?
In this episode of Get Around To It, hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy listen to albums they have never heard before. Aoife tackles Dexy's Midnight Runners' debut, "Searching for the Young Soul Rebels," while Lauren listens to Alex G's "…
- Previews & Reviews: Big news! Trespasses, Wicked: For Good, All's Fair & AI slop, Jarlath Regan
In this episode of Get Around To It, hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy discuss arts and culture news, reviewing shows like Trespasses and Wicked: For Good, and exploring AI slop. They also interview Gary Grant of Imbibe Coffee and comedi…
- Deep Dive: What's it REALLY like to write a book?
This episode of Get Around To It features arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy. Aoife Barry shares her personal experience writing her debut non-fiction book,
- Previews & Reviews: Lily Allen drama, David Kitt, Mr Scorsese, Joan As Police Woman interview
Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy cover arts and culture news including Lily Allen and David Kitt. They review new music from Florence + The Machine and Bricknasty, the Apple TV+ series Mr. Scorsese, and the Sky Comedy show I Love LA. The epis…
- Deep Dive: Do these films we loved still stand up?
Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy discuss whether beloved films like 28 Days Later and The Worst Person in the World stand the test of time. The hosts also share their top 5 films of 2025 so far.
- Previews & Reviews: Victoria Beckham, MayKay, Jessica Traynor, Bugonia... and a SPECIAL Soupy Norman guest!
This episode of Get Around To It features reviews of the Victoria Beckham Netflix documentary and the film The Spin, along with discussions on arts news and the MayKay album. Guests include poet Jessica Traynor and choreographer Emma Marti…
- Deep Dive: What is Soupy Norman and why should you watch it?
This episode of Get Around To It features a deep dive into the comedy show Soupy Norman, with hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy discussing what it is and why it should be watched. Aoife also presents her top 5 British comedies from the e…
- Previews & Reviews: Taylor Swift, Steve, The Smashing Machine... and Tilly Norwood
This episode of Get Around To It features discussions on arts and culture news, including the Comedy Amendment Bill and 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood. Hosts also review films such as 'Steve' and 'The Smashing Machine,' share initial thoughts on…
- Deep Dive: What's it really like to interview celebrities?
Arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy share insights into the experience of interviewing celebrities, discussing the good, bad, and bizarre aspects, and detailing their all-time favorite interviews.
- Previews & Reviews: House of Guinness, Alien Earth, Taylor Swift, and Neil Hannon interview
Arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy review 'Alien Earth' and 'Re:Creation', preview 'House of Guinness' and 'Poor', and discuss Taylor Swift's album. They also interview Neil Hannon and Sprints.
- Deep Dive: Why is Gen Z so obsessed with the show Girls?
This episode of Get Around To It explores Gen Z's fascination with the show Girls, examining its indie sleaze and feminist girl boss themes. Hosts Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy also count down their favorite shows about female friendship a…
- We're back! Featuring Alison Spittle, Michael Fry and Frank Blake
Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy launch the new season of their culture podcast, Get Around To It. Guests Alison Spittle, Michael Fry, and Frank Blake discuss recent CMAT and Traitors Ireland, the Basic Income for the Arts scheme, and various…