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

  • Menopause

    Friday, 11 October 2024

    29 minutes

    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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  • Have you got a Work Wife/ Husband?

    Tuesday, 8 October 2024

    27 minutes

    Do you have a work spouse? Nearly 73% say their 'work wife' or 'work husband' helps with stress. The Loose Cannons discuss the importance of workplace support networks.

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  • Uniforms

    Tuesday, 8 October 2024

    25 minutes

    The Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Sinéad Hubble, discuss the pros and cons of wearing uniforms.

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  • TV License Fees

    Tuesday, 8 October 2024

    31 minutes

    There have been many calls to scrap the TV licence fee in the wake of the RTE payments scandal in the last year. The Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Sinéad Hubble discuss the programmes that the state broadcaster has created.

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  • The Art of Conversation

    Tuesday, 8 October 2024

    28 minutes

    Nearly 90% of adults prefer emojis to face-to-face conversations, with 1 in 10 ending relationships via text. The Loose Cannons hosts discuss if we've lost the art of conversation.

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  • Sentimental Items

    Tuesday, 8 October 2024

    15 minutes

    Sentimental items, like concert tickets and receipts, evoke strong memories. The Loose Cannons hosts Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes, and Caitriona Hughes discuss whether it’s okay to keep items from an ex-partner.

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  • Pets

    Tuesday, 8 October 2024

    22 minutes

    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

    25 minutes

    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

    27 minutes

    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

    33 minutes

    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

    38 minutes

    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

    18 minutes

    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

    44 minutes

    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

    24 minutes

    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

    30 minutes

    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

    18 minutes

    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

    29 minutes

    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

    15 minutes

    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

    25 minutes

    The title of Ireland's most eligible bachelor has been won by Westmeath man. 

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