Niall Breslin, also known as Bressie, came into studio this week for a chat about everything from his decision to quit rugby for music to meeting Oasis and Will.I.Am. He even revealed why he'd never go back on The Voice.

He also opened up about his own struggles with anxiety and explained why mindfulness is so important to him. Niall has released a new podcast called the Madman's Hotel which explores Ireland's history with mental health care, particularly focusing on St. Loman's in his home town of Mullingar. He spoke about the project and the impact this institution still has on the families who's loved ones were patients there.

Tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Nov 23rd in UCH, Limerick are available now on the UCH box office.

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We want to bring you news of a very exciting new project from the team here at GoLoud, in collaboration with the team behind the hugely successful series “The Witness” – crime journalist Nicola Tallant and producer Ian Maleney.

It’s a new 8-part true crime series called "The Gambler", it’s released today and we think it might become your next true crime obsession. We think you’ll love it, so we wanted you to hear about it from us first.

The story begins off as Nicola gets a phone call from a prisoner in an Irish prison, who says he has some information she might be interested in. But what came after, as Nicola kept speaking to this man - Pat Sheedy - would prove to be even more interesting. That phone call started a journey into the darkest reaches of addiction, crime and deception – and into the life of a man battling demons, with a lot of ups and downs.

We think you’ll be excited to check it out.

The Gambler is a GoLoud Original and it is out now.

Spotify link to The Gambler: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rDXDZO10vChppLfIxLyFF?si=62dd15ff950549ad

In this week's bonus, a listener gets in touch to share her own Rant of the Week after a bad experience with a creepy man at her gym. And it's safe to say it makes Charleen's rant about scary films and Ellie's rant about people crossing the road slowly look fairly mild.

And she's not the only listener who got in touch for this bonus episode - There's also the weekly dilemma, in which one girl feels she is the only thing keeping her friend group together.

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What do you regret wearing the most when you look back on your younger years? Peplum tops? Adidas Tracksuits? Or maybe you cringe when you think back to the bleached hair and concealer lips? Charleen and Ellie look back their favourite trends from times gone by and wonder why anyone ever thought they were cool.

They help one listener get over a guy she works with who doesn't see things going anywhere romantic between them and offer their opinions on one of TikTok's most controversial users at the moment.

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Charleen and Ellie offer their advice to a listener who is dealing with a boyfriend who's become mean and snappy in recent months as she wonders whether she is missing out on being single.

Wasted food and annoying junk emails are the topics for the rant of the week and the girls also discuss whether they would ever go on Big Brother.

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Dami Hope joins Charleen and Ellie this week to chat all things Love Island and life since leaving the villa. He opens up about his relationship with Indiyah and whether he can see a wedding in their future.

Dami sadly lost his father in the past year and he talks honestly about dealing with grief and taking it as a sign to enjoy his life to the fullest which he is doing.

There's also the usual dilemmas, and of course a look ahead to the live shows.

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Do mean girls ever go away? Or do they just follow you through all walks of life? And if you are unfortunate enough to have them as housemates, what's the best way to deal with them? Ants in the bed? Clingfilm on the toilet bowl? Charleen and Ellie discuss in Rant of The Week.

There's also a dilemma from a listener who moved all the way to Australia for her boyfriend but feels like since she got there he's treating her more like a housewife rather than giving her the princess treatment she used to get from him.

Tickets for the Hold My Drink live shows on Nov 5th & 6th in Vicar Street and Nov 23rd in UCH, Limerick are available now on Ticketmaster and the UCH box office.

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It's a spooky special this week!

Medium, Angela Dunlop came in to studio to read Charleen and Ellie's auras and she makes a few predictions about their future. She even reveals Charleen's recent tiff with someone close to her.

It wouldn't be a Halloween episode without some ghost stories - not to be confused with ghosting stories that are sent in every week! The girls share your tales of the supernatural and some of their own after Ellie's trip to the haunted Hellfire Club over the weekend.

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Her recent trip to America has Charleen wondering what the etiquette is when it comes to reclining your seat on an airplane. Manners are on Ellie's mind as well after a recent incident while dining out has her asking why people feel it's okay to be rude to waiters.

They also offer advice to a listener who's struggling to build a relationship with her mother who recently quit drinking but now seems to have no interest in her kids or family.

Tickets for the Hold My Drink live shows on Nov 5th & 6th in Vicar Street and Nov 23rd in UCH, Limerick are available now on Ticketmaster and the UCH box office.

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Host of Unveiled and well known fitness blogger Niamh Cullen joined the girls this week. She shared all the details about her upcoming wedding - including the dress she bought without seeing it in person!

Niamh went through a tough time after the stress of a legal case sent her into a depression - She opened up about how she felt at that time, and explained why she is actually glad it happened at this point in her life.

There was also a dilemma about getting a reclusive boyfriend out of the house.

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After learning that you can top your leap card up on your phone, we might be seeing Charleen on more buses. And Ellie wonders why are there already Christmas decorations up before Halloween is even over?

There's also a dilemma from a girl whose boyfriend drunkenly confessed that he's not 100% sure about their relationship.

Tickets for the Hold My Drink live shows on Nov 5th & 6th in Vicar Street and Nov 23rd in UCH, Limerick are available now on Ticketmaster and the UCH box office.

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