Loose Cannons
Helen Stynes and Mary Sherwin, from the Midlands 103 Step Up To The Mic challenge, discuss varied topics with candid conversations and hearty laughs. Tune in for unfiltered perspectives.
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Episodes
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Menopause
Friday, 11 October 2024
Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes, the Loose Cannons, discuss menopause with Dr. Deirdre Forde, sharing personal experiences and tackling myths, challenges, and realities.
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Pets
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Nearly half of pet owners see their pets as household leaders, with 49% saying they get their way more. A Many Pets survey found 53% make special meals for them. The Loose Cannons hosts discuss pet ownership and love for animals versus family.
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Pensions
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
A Royal London Ireland survey shows that a third of workers plan to retire at 66, while the same number expect to work until 70. On Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes, and Hannah Kearon discuss their retirement plans.
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Anti Social Behavior
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
The Loose Cannons are addressing anti-social behavior in Midlands towns following comments from the Bridge Shopping Centre manager, John Cusack, about "feral youngsters" causing incidents in the center.
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10 Things To Let Go
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
The Loose Cannons are discussing the pressure of being perfect. Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes also look at the lessons they have learned over the years and deal with issues of people pleasing and being brave.
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Dating Apps
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Dating apps have transformed dating, with 53% of adults under 30 using them. On Loose Cannons, hosts Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes discuss dating with matchmaker Mairead Loughman from Love HQ.
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Nobody's Perfect!
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes look at the pressure of being perfect and discuss the lessons they've learned over the years on the need to always be pleasing other people.
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Holidays
Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Four in five people are planning an overseas holiday this year, with Spain, the UK and Italy our favourite destinations. However, are we cutting back too much to make it happen?
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Clutter
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Are you a hoarder? Is there a junk room or drawer in your home? This week we discuss Clutter.
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Ageing
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
An overwhelming majority of older people surveyed want an Independent Commissioner for Ageing in Ireland.
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Advice to Your Younger Self
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Some of the advice women would give their younger selves is to be more confident, learn to say no and don't waste your time with negative people.
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Should Gardaí have tattoos?
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Should members of An Garda Síochána have tattoos? Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes find out more.
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Adult Children Living at Home
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes dive deep into the topic of Adult Children living at Home.
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Westmeath Bachelor
Tuesday, 2 April 2024
The title of Ireland's most eligible bachelor has been won by Westmeath man.