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Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie

ByGoLoud
328 episodes

Podcast Summary

Charleen Murphy and Ellie Kelly present Hold My Drink, a GoLoud Original podcast. Think of the girl's bathroom on a night out, or the group chat the next morning. That is the vibe of our podcast. This is our safe space to spill all the gossip on life, relationships, love, breakups and much more. As well as sharing their own experiences, Charleen and Ellie are also here to answer some of your own dilemmas, whether it be about boys, friends, school, college or work, or anything at all. We always love to hear from you! New episodes of Hold My Drink are released every Wednesday, and our bonus episode, Hold My Drink: Extra Juice, is released every Monday. Contact us by email - [email protected]

#1

Confident Girl Summer #175

A bikini body is any body in a bikini - And while we all have our hang ups Charleen and Ellie are doing their best to be confident and happy in their bodies this Summer. And after Charleen accidentally sent a loving text to her valet, we hear some of your mishaps - Everything from sending a text slagging the wedding dress to the bride and nudes going to parents! Of course, there's Red Flag Radar and the usual dilemmas on things like Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

2025-06-04•1hr 4mins
#2

EXTRA SPICE: "He spat in my mouth"

Its that time of the month again! Extra Spice is back! Join the girls as they dive into some saucy listener bedroom dilemmas that'll leave you both shocked and amused.First up, a listener shares an eyebrow-raising encounter with a colleague that involved a kink she never expected. The girls weigh in on whether she’s overreacting or if this is a valid concern. Next, they tackle another dilemma about a two-year relationship where physical intimacy has taken a turn for the vanilla.Finally, they discuss the struggles of finding private moments amid overbearing family dynamics.Send your bedroom dilemmas to [email protected]. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-06-02•27mins
#3

Molly Mae, Sister Showdowns & ChatGPTherapist #174

Join Charleen and Ellie this week as they dive into the wild world of relationship dilemmas and social media quirks. Charleen fills Ellie in on Molly Mae Behind It All Part Two and they dissect the chaotic effects of AI on communication. They navigate a listener’s dilemma about her boyfriend’s overbearing twin sister. With a holiday to Portugal approaching, the tension builds, and the girls weigh in on whether she should confront the sister or enjoy her time away.And of course we have the newest segment Red Flag Radar - Where the girls weigh up discussing exes, older partners and weekend sleepovers.With laughs, relatable stories, and invaluable advice, it’s a chat you won’t want to miss! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-05-28•38mins
#4

EXTRA JUICE: "Friends ignored my texts and left me stranded" #146

Arriving to a pre-planned birthday dinner hungover is bad. Booking a girls trip and then inviting a friend at the very last minute is worse. But, the worst part of this week's dilemma is that they left our lovely listener stranded on a night out and didn't reply to her texts because they had been drinking all day. Charleen and Ellie do their best to offer advice about whether she should keep the friendship going.Charleen reveals all about the satisfying, yet slightly gross, way she regained her hearing. And Ellie gets into a fight with a taxi man.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-05-26•19mins
#5

LOVEBIRDS: First Date of Many with Ciara Ryan #173

The results are in - But did Charleen and Ellie succeed in their mission to find the love of Ciara Ryan's life? You'll have to listen to find out! She shares her tales from New York and reveals whether she'd go on Love Island if they asked her again after her recent dating experiences.There's also the usual dilemma's including a girl concerned about her boyfriends recent nights out and a newly single bird wondering why she's not feeling a spark. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-05-21•54mins
#6

EXTRA JUICE: "I'm scared to see him with someone else" #145

After a shocking breakup, Charleen and Ellie workshop ways to move on trying to help a listener who is worried she'll never find anyone as good as her ex.And ahead of an upcoming girls trip the two girls look back at some of the best and worst places for a holiday with your best friends, including Charleen's Leaving Cert holiday to 'Shagaluf'.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-05-19•19mins
#7

Our Favourite Live Show Bits ft. Annalivia Hynds, Garron Noone and more!#172

After last week's live show in Vicar St, we got so many messages from people who couldn't be there for one reason or another. So, we decided to share some of our favourite parts of the recent Hold My Drink live shows including guests like Annalivia Hynds and Garron Noone, as well as Secrets from the Stalls with live reaction and a poor attempt at finding love for an audience member...Enjoy!Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-05-14•59mins
#8

EXTRA JUICE: "Should I tell his girlfriend we hooked up?" #144

A seemingly perfect night out has left one of the birds with a serious dilemma after she realised the guy she went home with has a girlfriend! And judging by his nonchalance about kissing her in front of his friends, it's probably not the first time he's cheated. But should she tell the girlfriend what happened?And in Peak or Bleak of the Week there's nothing that can top last week's live show! Except maybe split bin bags and crumbed ham...Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-05-12•18mins

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#9

LoveBirds: Swiping Right with Ciara Ryan#171

Our attempts at playing Cupid with Ciara's love life seem to be paying off, if her recent date is anything to go by! She comes in with all the goss and tells us exactly how a date should go!We ask what the etiquette is for sending a rose on Hinge and Ciara goes through her biggest reasons for swiping left online. We also give some hints about the live show on this week! Avoid your FOMO and pick up some of the last tickets available now on Ticketmaster! And of course there's the usual dilemmas and red flags!Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-05-07•49mins
#10

EXTRA SPICE: "I've never had a proper hookup"

Your monthly dose of dirty talk is back! It's got all of the sauciest, spiciest bedroom dilemmas our listeners have shared!Everything from resisting the urge to sleep with an ex to how to go about a hook up with a guy from a dating app!There's also advice for someone who has never had sex sober and a woman looking to rebuild her confidence after a bad relationship left her traumatised.Send your bedroom dilemmas to [email protected]. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-05-05•25mins
#11

LOVEBIRDS: Perfect Profiles with Ciara Ryan #170

For just the next few episodes, the one and only Ciara Ryan is joining us and letting us play Cupid with her love life!This week, she's letting us set up her dating profile, picking the perfect pictures that showcase not only how gorgeous she is on the outside but also her fun wild personality [while also making sure she doesn't seen too wild!] We also try our best to answer her prompts, but we want to hear what you would say so get in touch on [email protected]'s also the usual dilemmas discussing getting back with ex's, losing virginity and we ask how much chocolate milk is too much chocolate milk?Don't forget about our live show in Vicar St on Thursday 8th May, the last few tickets are still available on Ticketmaster! Instagram: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-04-30•56mins
#12

EXTRA JUICE: "He asked me to model with duct tape over my mouth" #143

An art student who feeling uncomfortable about a new acquaintance's sexual jokes and requests to model for a painting about bondage is looking for advice this week - And Charleen and Ellie don't hold back on how they feel about the situation.The start of the summer has Charleen in flying form but Ellie's recent 'injury' has left her feeling bleak.If you haven't picked them up already tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Thursday 8th May in Vicar St are still available on Ticketmaster! Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-04-28•13mins
#13

LOVEBIRDS: A Dating History with Ciara Ryan #169

This a new segment we’re introducing for just the next few weeks, so make sure you don’t miss a single episode!It’s called LOVEBIRDS – And in it, we’re going to be playing Cupid and guiding the wonderful Ciara Ryan through all of the trials and tribulations of modern dating. Everything from the pictures she chooses for her dating profile, to figuring out her type on paper! This week, she takes us through her dating history, including a recent heart break and she reveals how she's been getting on using some well known apps.We also chat about some fears both rational and irrational, and of course answer your dilemmas on friendships, DM's and apple eating habits.If you haven't picked them up already tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Thursday 8th May in Vicar St are still available on Ticketmaster! Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-04-23•1hr 3mins
#14

EXTRA JUICE: "My friend ghosted me" #142

What to do when a jealous friend ghosts you? Is it time to just accept that the friendship has ended or is it worth one more conversation? Charleen and Ellie try their best to offer their advice to a listener who feels she's being ignored after making plans with a different friend group.There's chat about disappointing takeaways revealing Charleen's recent distaste for a Chinese, and Ellie recounts her trip down the country.Email: [email protected]. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-04-21•19mins
#15

Coachella's Best Dressed, Dangers of Influencing and 'Hey Girlie' Text Update! #168

Coachella has been all over our FYP's this week, and Charleen and Ellie review their best dressed of the festival so far, and attempt to manifest and invite for next year.The talk about Annalivia's recent video asking people to stop calling to her house, showing your kids on social media and the other bad sides of influencing.We get an update on last week's dilemma - This time we hear from the sender of the 'Hey Girlie' text...And of course we have the newest segment Red Flag Radar - Where the girls determine whether an odd behaviour is a red or green flag.And tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Thursday 8th May in Vicar St are still available on Ticketmaster! Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-04-16•1hr 2mins
#16

EXTRA JUICE: "He spent two nights in a brothel" #141

What do you do after you discover that your boyfriend spent not one but two nights in a brothel while on a boys trip? Well, this listener doesn't need that question answered, she's already got rid! But she is wondering what to tell their mutual friends? Charleen and Ellie weigh in on the dilemma.Another listener is starting to plan her day around her gym crush and wondering if it's gone to far, especially when she's never spoken to him and doesn't know if he's single! The girls offer their best flirting tips and tricks, although the success rate of these lines is unclear.And of course, they talk about the upcoming live show in Vicar St on the 8th of May! Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster and you don't want to miss out! Email: [email protected]. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-04-14•15mins
#17

Boob Jobs, Buying Houses and Big Announcements! #167

It's an episode full of updates, from a live show announcement to Ellie's exciting next step in buying a house.Charleen reflects on her boob job and her newfound desire to be 'more natural' - Hair extensions and Botox not included!Molly Mae's latest story post is examined for clues that she is back together with Tommy Fury and the girls help a listener whose life has been turned upside down by the absolutely dreaded 'Hey Girl' text.There's a new segment too this week, Red Flag Radar - If you have any red flags popping up in your life send them to [email protected] don't forget tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Thursday 8th May in Vicar St, go on sale this Friday at 9am on Ticketmaster! See you there!

2025-04-09•1hr 2mins
#18

EXTRA SPICE: "He's selfish in the bedroom"

Move over regular bonus episode - EXTRA SPICE is here. Your new monthly dose of dirty talk with all of the sauciest, spiciest bedroom dilemmas the listeners have got!This week features a selfish lover not putting his partner's pleasure first as well as a listener conflicted about the best choice of birth control. There's a boyfriend of 5 years who's never seen his girlfriend naked because of her body confidence issues. And not one, but three fully grown women who are too embarrassed to buy condoms!Send your bedroom dilemmas to [email protected]. Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-04-07•17mins
#19

Sugababes on Getting Back Together, Teenage Fame and New Music #166

The absolutely iconic girlband Sugababes joined us this week! Our younger selves are screaming!They told us about spending their time after school in the recording studio and how fame at such a young age affected them. Although Siobhan, Keisha and Mutya are the original line up, they explained why they don't like the word reunion and told us all about their plans for new music.They spoke about being independent artists now and why they think labels aren't looking for girlbands as much these days.And of course we asked them to offer their advice to our listener who has a crush on a colleague. Tickets to see the Sugababes in Belfast and Dublin on April 19th and 20th are available here: Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-04-02•52mins
#20

EXTRA JUICE: "I'm in a coercive relationship. How do I get out?" #140

This week Ellie and Charleen hear from a listener who has had it with one of the gang. She was an absolute nightmare on a recent girls trip and words need to be had. They also have some words of advice for a listener who is in a coercive relationship and is fearful of taking the next step.If you relate to that listeners story of being in a coercive relationship or even just want more information on it, visit Women’s Aid.ie or call their national freephone 1800 341 900.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-03-31•19mins
#21

Caoimhe Ryan On Life In New York, American Men And Moving Home #165

With Ellie unable to join the pod, this week Charleen teams up with her childhood bestie Caoimhe for a Q&A about her fab life in New York, how she found American men, falling in love with Nashville Cowboys and what it has been like moving home to Dublin after 3 years in The Big Apple.They also help a listener who is feeling suddenly left out of her friend group and you guys have some strong words of advice for a listener feeling confused by a man in Australia. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-03-26•49mins
#22

EXTRA JUICE: "I've to choose between a WhatsApp group and my bestie!" #139

Poor Charleen has a run in with a clamper for the first time and Ellie wants to have a cleansing rant about how hangovers are getting harder to shake.They also hear from a listener looking for advice on how to navigate a tricky situation between with friend group, her best pal and a WhatsApp group that could mean her losing her closest friend. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-03-24•15mins
#23

Baby Emzo Emma Kearney on Accidental Nudity, Having A Baby and Becoming An Influencer! #164

On this week's episode Charleen and Ellie are joined by the fabulous and hilarious Emma Kearney (aka Baby Emzo) who has them all in stitches with her stories and takes on being an influencer. She also talks about the recent arrival of the gorgeous Anneliese and how she's coping with motherhood.They all have some very strong words for a listener who wants out of a neglectful relationship and another too afraid to tell her boss she wants to emigrate. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-03-19•1hr 1mins

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#24

EXTRA JUICE: "I'm pregnant but now my sister won't talk to me" #138

We all know how expensive taxis are these days but you won't BELIEVE how much Charleen got charged for her trip home after Sabrina Carpenter. They hear from a heartbroken listener who has just discovered she's pregnant and is naturally delighted but since breaking the news to her family her sister has compeltely withdrawn from her and she doesn't know what to do.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-03-17•15mins
#25

Fashion, New Love and Eating Disorders with Aoife O'Farrell #163

One of the coolest girls on the internet right now, known for her unreal style and Claddagh hoops - Aoife O'Farrell is our guest this week!She told us how a row over a roast dinner led her to start posting online and explained where she gets her fashion inspo from.Aoife suffered from an eating disorder for years and really opened up about how she overcame it and why she thinks therapy is so important.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodIf you relate to Aoife's story of disordered eating please do get help from your doctor or reach out to Bodywhys.ie or call their helpline for support on: (01) 2107906

2025-03-12•1hr 13mins
#26

EXTRA JUICE: "I hooked up with my ex but he has a girlfriend!" #137

This week Charleen and Ellie both have something to say about being at the receiving end of online trolls and they do NOT hold back.They also hear from a listener who who hooked up with her toxic ex which is bad enough but he also has a girlfriend. How can she deal with the guilt and what's the best way to handle this messy situation? As ever, the girls have the advice.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-03-10•14mins
#27

Saying "I Love You", Emoji Wars and the Brits fallout #162

How do you know you’re in love? And just as importantly – How do you say those three words for the first time? Charleen and Ellie – Notorious lover girls, look at their past history of saying ‘I love you’, the nerves, the regrets and fear of not hearing it said back!They discuss the viral Maura Higgins and Danny Jones video from the Brits and wonder how their morning after went.And the other side of the story from last weeks dilemma about being nearly 90 mins late for dinner gets heard. Along with some fairly harsh truths to a girl who is concerned by her boyfriends emoji choices.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-03-05•58mins
#28

EXTRA JUICE: "My boring boyfriend is giving me THE ICK!" #136

Move over Batman, there's a new crime-busting superhero in town as Ellie heroically steps up to prevent a crime being commited right before her eyes.They also hear from a listener whose boyfriend has settled into some very settled and frankly BORING ways which is proving to be quite the turn-off so she needs some advice on what to do next. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-03-03•18mins
#29

Cheating, Bad Dates and Intrusive Thoughts with Beth Wyer #161

Beth Wyer (aka Bethandwhatt on TikTok) joined us this week! She told us all about the heartbreak of not only being cheated on but also betrayed by her best friend! And that's not Beth's only wild story in the search for love, as she opened up about doing doughnuts in Darndale and wearing balaclavas in cat cafes. Thankfully, Beth's now found love - But there is one small problem which she reveals exclusively on the pod! She helps out with a listener dilemma, and she also shares her own struggles with mental health and intrusive thoughts.Beth also has her own podcast Tipsy Topics out now!Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-02-26•57mins
#30

EXTRA JUICE: "He only texts me when he has no other girls to try" #135

Charleen Murphy delays flights. Pass it on. Except she doesn’t and in this week’s episode she rants about the latest in a long line of rumours being spread about her. Ellie joins in on the transport themed ranting too this week after being essentially shushed in an airport lounge.And they offer some tough love to a listener who’s mad about a boy who only texts her looking for one thing.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-02-24•14mins
#31

I Met My Younger Self for a Coffee #160

The 'I met my younger self for a coffee' trend is all over our FYPs - And this week Charleen and Ellie joined in. They offer their younger selves advice on everything from micro-fringes (Don't get one! Seriously!) to dealing with heartbreak and confusion about what to do with your life.There's a listener who is struggling to deal with her boyfriend kissing another girl on a night out, and another who wants to know if she should just do the travelling she wants to do without her fella who can't afford it.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-02-19•55mins
#32

EXTRA JUICE: "Do I tell his GF what he's been up to?" #134

We all know about the 'Hey Girlie' text - That moment another girl gets in touch to educate you about your boyfriend's behaviour. And this week, we hear from a listener who is wondering if it's time she sends one.And in place of Charleen and Ellie ranting, the birds got in touch! With some... constructive feedback, on the latest episodes of Hold My Drink.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-02-17•15mins
#33

Couples Counselling on Valentine's Day with Dano! #159

Happy Valentine's Day to all the birds! This week, we have a very special Valentine in the studio, the OG Angel Boy himself, Dano! Although, it's hard to tell whether its a Valentine's Day special or a couples counselling session! After last week's episode about petty arguments, Ellie acts as the impartial judge to deliberate on some of the most common fights between Charleen and Dano. And they try their best to answer an important question - Who knows you better, your best friend or your boyfriend?In Secrets From The Stalls, there's a listener who's wondering when her fella will finally ask her to be his girlfriend, and in Phone a Friend the listeners offer their advice to a girl who's not being taken seriously by the men she's dating.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-02-12•36mins
#34

EXTRA JUICE: "My Boyfriend Wants To Return To The Scene Of The Crime" #133

Charlene has had it with all the damaging misinformation online and they discuss how you can help boost your confidence.A listener reaches out with a problem with her boyfriend. He wants to go to Amsterdam for a mate's birthday but the last time he went he cheated on her. What should she do?Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-02-10•15mins
#35

Picking fights - Petty reasons to start a row #158

All seems peaceful for Charleen and Ellie - But is it really? They've had some petty rows lately, as have the listeners, over things as small as the Dubai chocolate bar, and as big as kissing other people.Charleen considers a parasite cleanse, although with Ellie's revelation about her childhood she might be the better candidate for it. There's even a nod to an old segment - German Word of the Week. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-02-05•1hr 8mins
#36

EXTRA JUICE: "Should I end it with my dream man to prevent heartbreak?" #132

Charleen is fed up of men - and their urge to spread their legs wide and take up as much space as possible, regardless of the people around them. Meanwhile Ellie rants about the absurd cost of breakfasts in Dublin after paying a whopping €19 (!) for a rubbish fry.And a listener has gotten in touch after finding her dream man BUT it's not all rosy, he's not from Ireland and will have to move home soon. Should she stay with him until he leaves or end it before she gets heartbroken?Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-02-03•14mins
#37

Molly Mae, GAA and asking "Am I Gay?" #157

The GAA catfish scandal brings back old memories for Charleen of being caught up in a catfish incident of her own.The girls chat about the Molly Mae documentary and whether they think her relationship with Tommy will soon be rekindled. And of course, there's dilemmas on everything from fizzling out friendships to questioning your sexuality.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-01-29•57mins
#38

EXTRA JUICE: "Is she just a girl friend or is it more?" #131

Can men and women really just be friends? That's the big debate for this bonus episode after one listener gets in touch unsure of whether she's being crazy or if there's something going on between her ex and his female friend.There's also a listener who feels like she's running out of time to do everything she wants - college, dream job, emigrate, settle down. Even though she's just 23!Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-01-27•15mins
#39

Get Better with Chris on Addiction, Running and Changing Your Life #156

Known online as Get Better with Chris, Chris Connolly never felt good enough growing up. This lead him to abuse drugs and alcohol until eventually he had a psychotic break and was sleeping on the streets in London, convinced a hitman was out to get him.Chris told us how he turned his life around, and why running is so important to him. He even tried to convince Ellie to join him on a 5k.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-01-22•54mins
#40

EXTRA JUICE: "They forgot my birthday. I didn’t get so much as a text" #130

When your so called "friends" don't even remember your birthday, does that mean they get struck off your wedding invite list? Ellie thinks the answer is clear after a listener sends in her dilemma.Charleen is struggling with her own friendship issue after her suggestion for a group trip to Ibiza gets rejected, and Ellie's Rant of the Week might have anyone without a dog reconsidering getting one.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-01-20•15mins
#41

Leave It All Behind You #155

Charleen and Ellie are back and they're ready to take on 2025! But unlike the listeners who are promising to say goodbye to everything from men and negative energy to vapes and slick backs, the girls aren't committing themselves to 75 Hard or any other extreme resolutions! There's the usual dilemmas which include a disorganised bridal party, and a friend who's only out for drama. And Charleen opens up about the sad passing of her grandmother in Peak and Bleak of the Week.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2025-01-15•54mins
#42

EXTRA JUICE: "I’m having doubts about staying here with him" #129

Charleen needs help deciphering her DMs from someone who's either a troll or a real straight shooter and sends her nice messages mixed in with comments about her 'shiny makeup' and 'stripping'.There's a listener dilemma too from a girl wondering if she should stay in Ireland and forget her dream of going to Australia for her boyfriend - who has hurt her in the past by liking girls pictures and looking at OnlyFans.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-01-13•14mins
#43

EXTRA JUICE: "I'm very ambitious but he isn't" #128

The festivities are over - And the pressure of being the party planner has gotten to one of the birds who got in touch upset that none of her friends stepped up to arrange a night out when she was busy.And she's not the only one struggling, in 'If I Was You' another listener struggles with her boyfriends lack of ambition and future planning as they approach the end of their college years.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2025-01-06•13mins
#44

EXTRA JUICE: "He wants to persue things even though he's moving to Australia" #127

Happy New Year Birds! You won't be seeing Ellie out in town celebrating or counting down to midnight if her rant this week is anything to go by. And a recent dining experience has Charleen ranting about loud talkers.After meeting her dream guy online, one listener is wondering why he ever matched with her considering he's about to move to Australia. The girls do their best to offer her advice to avoid heartbreak.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2024-12-30•15mins
#45

EXTRA JUICE: "He was my first kiss and first time" #126

It's Christmas week! And Ellie wants to have a word with anyone planning to eat their Christmas dinner before 2 o'clock.Charleen rants about the lack of nice venues in Dublin and attempts to convince someone listening to please open a Joe and The Juice.There's also a listener dilemma from a girl who is getting ghosted by her first kiss and first time.Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2024-12-23•19mins
#46

Home Truths and Holiday Memories: A Christmas Special #154

It's the last full episode of 2024! And with less than a week to go to Christmas, Charleen and Ellie look back at years gone by, the gifts they always wanted, looking at you Fur Real moving horse, the best outfits to wear to Midnight mass a.k.a The MET Gala. There's even a Christmas quiz!There's some harsh realities and expert advice in Phone a Friend after a listener got in touch about her boyfriend's slow replies. And the girls also offer their own opinions on having your boyfriends parents move in with you.Merry Christmas!Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2024-12-18•1hr 2mins
#47

EXTRA JUICE: "I was uninvited from my boyfriends 21st" #125

A listener gets in touch wondering why she was the only one to get uninvited from her boyfriends 21st and she wonders if the mom just secretly hates her.A stolen coat causes a lot of trouble for the girls and as Ellie get ready to jet off to NYC, Charleen warns her about the tipping system in America. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2024-12-16•19mins
#48

Your Worst Christmas Presents EVER! #153

Tis the season to start thiniing and stressing about Christmas presents and on this week's episode we hear about some of the worst Christmas presents you've ever gotten and there are some absolute shockers in there.Ellie gets 'stoned' in Sligo and in this week's Secret From The Stall they offer some advice to a listener whose boyfriend is giving her some real reasons to be suspicious. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2024-12-11•58mins
#49

EXTRA JUICE: "I'm moving to Australia with my boyfriend but do we have a future?" #124

Christmas is all about being sweet and kind but it's also the perfect time to have a decent rant and this week Ellie gets stuck into people who get in her way on the pavement. Also they hear from a listener for 'If I Was You', who is having doubts about making the big leap to Australia and his recent behavious is NOT helping. Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

2024-12-09•11mins
#50

Switching Off From Work And Breakup Regrets #152

Achieiving the perfect work-life balance is hard for everyone but when you're self-employed and your job is online content, are you ever 'off the clock?'In this week's episode Charleen and Ellie get real and raw about their very differing approaches to switching off from work and how to manage that feeling that 'you're still not done'.They hear from a listener who broke up with her Norwegian boyfriend but has a serious case of the second thoughts and can't decide what or where to go next! Email: [email protected]: @holdmydrinkpod

2024-12-04•55mins

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