With special guest Sophie White. You can follow Sophie on Instagram @sophwhitewhoop, read her work on Substack here, listen to her podcasts The Creep Dive and Just Write the Thing wherever you get podcasts, and Mother of Pod exclusively on Patreon, and buy her books wherever books are sold – but Gutter Bookshop is a good place to start if you want …

Could Chat GPT get the best of Philip Mac Cabe? Why are children so efficient at picking apples? Should there be more team spirit at running competitions? And does cutting prices hurt the pumpkins' feelings?! If you're in the US and would like to pre-order Rosemary's book, you can do that right now on bookshop.org, Amazon.com or from Barnes & Noble…

(Rosemary's the babysitter) If you're in the US and would like to pre-order Rosemary's book, you can do that right now on bookshop.org, Amazon.com or from Barnes & Noble. If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and…

Beatrice had a near disastrous wardrobe malfunction but thank crunchie she had her beloved Flexifits on and her modesty was preserved. Unfortunately she did NOT have her Balenciaga towel-skirt handy… and proof, if ever you need it, that Rosemary truly has no qualms about who sees her bare breasts. If you're in the US and would like to pre-order Ros…

What is it that's driving Beatrice to revisit old frenemies – and what could she possibly get out of it? Will Rosemary ever get a resolution for any of her past problems? And has Demi Moore REALLY moved on from the male gaze? Spoiler alert: WE ANSWER NONE OF THESE QUESTIONS! If you're in the US and would like to pre-order Rosemary's book, you can d…

In case you're interested in the A to Z of Irish design, here it is! If you're in the US and would like to pre-order Rosemary's book, you can do that right now on bookshop.org, Amazon.com or from Barnes & Noble. If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave …

Join us on the Patreon! It's where all the fun happens. Patreon.com/notwithoutmysister Things we discuss in this episode include: Beatrice's #1 obsession, Stuart Mackey (not Stuart Mackenzie) Padma Lakshmi (above) licking yoghurt off her paw Cher's chicken shop date Sarah Manguso's Guardian interview on her new book, Liars Earth Breeze laundry dete…

(Guess which sister said THAT.) And let us know what you have grudgingly spent YOUR money on recently! If you're in the US and would like to pre-order Rosemary's book, you can do that right now on bookshop.org, Amazon.com or from Barnes & Noble. If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.c…

A clip has surfaced from a recent Chappell Roan concert where the singer had a little moment on stage, tearfully explaining to concertgoers that she was feeling overwhelmed by life recently – and asking their forgiveness if the show wasn't up to scratch. So we're asking, have we got to a point where public displays of emotion like this are expected…

Someone start preparing our Nobel prize… If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The best time to join our Patreon was yesterday. BUT THE SECOND BEST TIME IS TODAY! patreon.com/notwithoutm…

But it's okay, Beatrice does it enough for both of us! If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The best time to join our Patreon was yesterday. BUT THE SECOND BEST TIME IS TODAY! patreon.c…

If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The best time to join our Patreon was yesterday. BUT THE SECOND BEST TIME IS TODAY! patreon.com/notwithoutmysister – patrons get bonus content, ad-f…

(We truly wouldn't have a clue – they're all green, green, green, baby!) If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The best time to join our Patreon was yesterday. BUT THE SECOND BEST TIME I…

Who could ever find Alcaraz attractive, when Tom Conty exists?! (And other existential, unanswerable questions.) If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The best time to join our Patreon w…

Tilip and Blaire are here! We anticipate the complaints they'll be making: about the heat, about the cold, about God knows what, ahead of their arrival in Fort Wayne. If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and tho…

The rules by which all wedding guests should adhere. (Inspired by…) If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The best time to join our Patreon was yesterday. BUT THE SECOND BEST TIME IS TOD…

…featuring George and Amal, a number of Irish influencers, and Beatrice's run-in with an angry boyfriend at an otherwise lovely party. Read all about Georgie at The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/article/did-george-clooney-really-call-biden-to-defend-his-wife.html And watch Sabrina Carpenter's video! If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques…

…or is it? Buy the Fair Play deck here. If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The best time to join our Patreon was yesterday. BUT THE SECOND BEST TIME IS TODAY! patreon.com/notwithoutmy…

A little context. Pls feel free to share any and all name suggestions for Rosemary's baby – remember, the emphasis is on imbuing said baby with a strong internal locus of control. Just bear that in mind. If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a fiv…

From Stephen Merchant to Harrison Butker, Ireland's poverty problems, American's opioid crisis and why our grandads loved their tiny chairs… this episode truly has it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This title sounds deep and meaningful but mostly Rosemary's lamenting the hair she had before she got her shag and Beatrice is talking about how she can't navigate without her phone (and apparently can't even take down directions). If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while …

…and other things that may not be true. Plus: what are you going for when you dress yourself? What do you say to your child when they point out your droopy boobs? Can you lick your own nipple?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beatrice is back in the working world and we're talking about productivity: how to improve it, prioritising and creating the perfect to-do list. If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The…

That clip you know you want to investigate more? That's thanks to Girls Gone Bible, listen on Spotify here. And learn more about travel sports here! If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them).…

Beatrice takes a perfectionism quiz, Rosemary is SICK, OKAY?! and standby for the definition of edging, coming (if you'll excuse the pun) soon to our Patreon: patreon.com/notwithoutmysister If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review!…

There's some Apple Maps drama, an actual almost altercation in a bar (!!!!) and Rosemary gives a top tip on how to handle the whole, "Is this chair free?" problem. If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those …

Honestly, there's nothing to say about this one. Just… never trust a sister when she says "I have a surprise topic for you!" If you have questions, queries, comments, critiques, email them to us! Get us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. And while you're at it, leave us a five-star review! We love those (and those who post them). The best time to join o…

Trigger warning for honestly nothing very traumatic at all. We discuss the moments and through-lines in our childhood that simply have to have caused lasting damage; we discuss the elephant's foot piano stool Rosemary sat on while she learned to play James Blunt's entire first album; and Beatrice attempts to tally up the number of times she's moved…

We're talking about online shopping subterfuge, disappointments and mismeasurements, while Beatrice reveals the major criticism her child has about her and Rosemary goes down a long, meandering seed-related sidebar. FYI: This is the swimsuit Bea ordered for her family fun vaycay at a Nashville water park. Rosemary's main love-hate relationship is w…

We're talking about the Hermès Birkin lawsuit, Kim K's $40k bag on the ground at a Lakers game, the Alexander Wang boots Beatrice just had to have (and then Rosemary had to copy and, er, also have), and H&M and the stranglehold its sequined goods seem to have on Beatrice every. Single. Season. Plus! Who, exactly, is allowed to buy a Rolex? Is takin…

In which we discuss our makeup staples, Bea clearly thinks of herself as the Kim of the family (entrepreneurial and stylish, with a rake of kids) and Rosemary refuses to accept "makles" as a portmanteau. (Your thoughts are always welcome.) a face cream by Estée Lauder that's actually by Lancome Bourjois Healthy Mix Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen …

We're in agony aunt mode again – and this time topics are a bit more serious than previously. We're discussing emotionally abusive relationships, stay-at-home parenting, and what to do if your sex drive disappears, post-baby?! If you have any questions you'd like us to answer we would love for you to send them to us – email notwithoutmysis@gmail.co…

It's time for us to reveal just how much we know about movies, from Boppenheimer to Flowers of the Killer Moon and more, more, more! The best time to join our Patreon was yesterday. BUT THE SECOND BEST TIME IS TODAY! patreon.com/notwithoutmysister – patrons get bonus content, ad-free listening and more. Email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com or DM us o…

Elon Musk's Neuralink has come out with a chip, ready to be implanted in all of our brains. But are WE ready?! Read all about it: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/elon-musks-neuralink-has-implanted-its-first-chip-in-a-human-brain-whats-next/ Bryan Johnson, who is dedicating his life to staying young: https://www.businessinsider.com/bryan-…

You have no idea how long it took Bea to whittle her life's soundtrack down to these few songs – so in case you're curious what songs she (grudgingly) omitted, she's only gone and made a very helpful Spotify playlist! Listen to it here and enjoy! There's never been a better time to JOIN THE PATREON! patreon.com/notwithoutmysister – patrons get bonu…

What's MORE than vulgar?! We find out, in this thoroughly investigative episode. P.S. Do you allow elbows on the table in your house?! Please advise. There's never been a better time to JOIN THE PATREON! patreon.com/notwithoutmysister – patrons get bonus content, ad-free listening and more. Email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @…

We decided to do our very own Desert Island Discs, detailing the songs that have soundtracked our lives thus far – at least, the ones we can remember… Enjoy! There's never been a better time to JOIN THE PATREON! patreon.com/notwithoutmysister – patrons get bonus content, ad-free listening and more. Email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com or DM us on Ins…

Somehow a conversation about gratitude journalling has devolved into a reading of Rosemary's teenage diary, a deep dive into why, exactly, Nicky Byrne blocked her on Twitter and a trip down memory lane to the night Beatrice got egged on her way to Whelan's. C'est la vie! There's never been a better time to JOIN THE PATREON! patreon.com/notwithoutmy…

This story is insane – so naturally we just had to talk about it. There's never been a better time to JOIN THE PATREON! patreon.com/notwithoutmysister – patrons get bonus content, ad-free listening and more. Email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

That's Beatrice's verdict on everything she watches and reads – it's the culture episode! Tessa Bailey's Romancing the Clarksons books Hugh Howey's Wool The 100 If you, like our Dad, like sexy dragon books, this series is great Philip Pullman on the Penguin Podcast Rupi Kaur Amanda Gorman Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes Manifest on Netflix Invasion o…

We're talking kitchens, appliances and what, exactly, should go in the press – trust us, it's more interesting than you'd think! Drew Barrymore's Beautiful range at Walmart Surprisingly, the paint colour is NOT called "articulated beige" and is, instead, called "accessible beige" – by Sherwin Williams Rosemary's Pinterest board of kitchen and home …

We found it! (You're welcome.) The love hearts Rosemary talks about up top? Those would be by @atcharlotteshouse on Instagram. Want more NWMS?! There's never been a better time to JOIN THE PATREON! patreon.com/notwithoutmysister – patrons get bonus content, ad-free listening and mooooooore. The Canadian TV shows Bea loved? Due South and Degrassi Ju…

We're talking about the new study that shows that kids learn better on paper than they do on screens – is it really that surprising? Rosemary's still carrying around her Filofax like a 21st century Maggie Thatcher, while Beatrice is never giving up her good old paperback habit. Let us know how you feel YOUR kids get on with on-screen learning – and…

We're talking about the 2024 Grammys: the outfits, the awards, the diversity, and the fact that Taylor Swift once more had a man get up on stage to tell the world she didn't deserve her award. Let us know what you thought of all of the goings on at the Grammys – and check out our Instagram for pics of the outfits we discuss! Let us know your though…

Are any boots truly – truly – made for running, though?! We're talking business dress codes on today's episode, inspired by Beatrice's interview, for which she has to dress in "business professional" attire. And we are… confused. Any and all job interview advice welcome by the way – ESPECIALLY if you're someone who works in recruitment or conducts …

Rosemary's birthday is coming up and she's not sure whether she wants to do anything – while Beatrice always wants to do something for her birthday, but only if the soundtrack is right. Plus: does Rosemary really want these Ugg boots? And Beatrice reads an excerpt from her teenage diary wherein she shows her true colours. ** DM us on Instagram @not…

You can now support the pod from as little as $2/month by joining the Tip Jar tier on patreon.com/notwithoutmysister – help keep the lights on at podcast HQ and show your love for NWMS with less than the price of a black coffee… we love and appreciate every single one of you, but especially appreciate when you choose to support the podcast :) We to…

Rosemary details her history of misbehaving while Beatrice reveals a night when she stayed out way past her curfew and we come to a shocking conclusion: Rosemary was always insufferable! ** DM us on Instagram @notwithoutmysister, or email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Rosemary's book, This is Not About You, is available now wherever books are so…

Oh, and other things. Awards season is upon us and you know what that means: open season on discussing the outfits we loved, hated, didn't understand and simply wish would go away. From frills to fascinators, sleek tailoring to embroidered vulvas, we've got the low down on the style at the Golden Globes. ** DM us on Instagram @notwithoutmysister, o…

When it comes to rules to live by, it turns out that not a single Guardian journalist is right about, well, anything! Rosemary reveals her one true talent, Beatrice once again brings up blow jobs (so vulgar) and we decide what Dr Dad is truly good at. Happy New Year!! ** DM us on Instagram @notwithoutmysister, or email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.c…