Beat Breakfast Blog

• Louis Walsh’s latest boyband

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/23/louis-walshs-latest-boyband/

  Heyiz! Joanna here. Was meant to chat to yiz all earlier in the week about Louis Walsh’s latest boyband but then yesterday I ended up in Dublin at the Alicia Keys concert (more on that tomorrow!)

  So on Monday I decided to venture to the Button Factory where a large number of lads in skinny jeans had shown up to audition for Louis Walsh who’s puttin’ together a new boyband. Now I’ll be honest with yiz straight up, there was some crap but every now and then someone was decent so I’m sure he’ll find 5 lads from that bunch. Of course back when he started Boyzone, bein’ able to sing wasn’t really essential.

  It was me first time workin’ at something where other people from “The media” were there and TV3 sent out Alan Hughes, that Sybil one and Glenda Gilson. For some reason, David Norris showed up and then Louis Walsh had a load of extra judges like Linda Martin (LOVE HIM!), Liam McKenna and other people I don’t know.

  Ryan Dolan’s Eurovision dancers were there too and ya might be aware of what I said before about how much I enjoyed their topless performances. PAIR OF RIDES!!

  Anyway, have a little listen to the package (Oh you dirty minded thing!) that I put together from the auditions.

  Listen here!

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  Posted 23/05/2013

• High-maintenance

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/23/high-maintenance/

  

  Our story of the day today was about a Daily Mail article that stated the rise of the metrosexual has led to an increase in high-maintenance men.

  The research found 1 in 5 woman think their fella is high-maintenance and that 75% worry about the time needed to keep their high-maintenance men happy.

  The reaction on the text line was mixed with some saying they knew of high-maintenance men – one texter’s 17 year old brother taking 20 minutes to blow dry gel into his hair every morning. Then at the other end of the scale, there’s those married to men who think a spray of deodorant is a enough.

  Today’s dilemma was about a girl who left work yesterday and while reversing, hit another car. There was no damage but she was totally overcome by guilt. She’s wondering should she now confess. Have a listen and let us know what you think.

  Listen here.

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  Posted 23/05/2013

• Unsightly Cracks

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/21/unsightly-cracks/

  

  Pollycell, better known for covering cracks in walls, have designed new special underpants for men and women to stop unsightly cracks from showing. The higher waistband protects the wearer’s modesty when they bend over. The biggest culprits are usually builders and the phrase “builder’s bum” has come about because of it.

  The general feedback from the listeners was that people should buy jeans and pants that fit and the problem won’t be so widespread, although there were some builders who welcomed the idea.

  In the daily dilemma, we asked about whether starting a relationship with a friend is a good idea. The problem arose when a listener ended up in bed and wants advice on whether the relationship will work even though there’s no physical attraction.

  Listen to it here.

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  Posted 21/05/2013

• Eurovision – The final

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/17/eurovision-the-final/

  

  Heyiz again! Ich bin Joanna! That’s German (I hope). Well it’s the big night tomorrow, Ireland take on the rest of Europe for the Eurovision title. Oh I haven’t been this excited since Take That reformed.

  Last night’s semi final was, in a word, crap but I liked Finland and Malta. God love poor San Marino who didn’t even get through. If there’s anyone out there from San Marino we’d love to hear from yiz!

  So the final looks like whoever can stop Denmark who I HATE!!! I’m sure she’s a lovely girl and all but they seem far too cocky about the whole thing. I’ll be rooting for Cascada coz I love them!

  Russia seems to be gettin’ a lot of attention here in the broadcast centre and I think it’ll be in the mix somewhere. For a top 5 I’m goin’ to go for (in no order)

  1. Denmark
  2. Russia
  3. Germany
  4. Finland
  5. Norway

  Ireland, Georgia and Azerbaijan might do well too.

  Niall and Vinny were surprised to know I actually entered the Eurovision! The lovely people from FLTV, the Liechtenstein TV station sent me a very nice email saying they enjoyed me song and they’d keep me in mind for when they actually got approved for their entry which was lovely of them. They still haven’t been in it yet.

  Here’s the song -

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  Posted 17/05/2013

• Emotional Cheating

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/16/emotional-cheating/

  

  What is emotional cheating I hear you ask? Well according to relationship expert Tracey Cox in the The Daily Mail, it’s one of 3 things.

  1. If you talk negatively about your partner to a “special friend”. You’re effectively saying “I could be lured away from this relationship because it’s not ideal”.

  2. If you act available. The more you talk about your partners to others, the more available you’ll seem.

  3. If you share intimate details of your life with people you fancy.

  Of course the reaction from the listeners led to all sorts of discussions about Facebook and how your other half acts on social media.

  The dilemma was from a girl who used to have an admirer in school. He moved away straight after and she hasn’t seen him in 9 years and now he’s back and she bumped into him in Centra only for him to play it cool. She can’t stop thinking about him and doesn’t know what to do. The general reaction from the listeners was #getoverit. What do you think she should do?

  Listen here.

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  Posted 16/05/2013

• Eurovision semi 2

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/16/eurovision-semi-2/

  
  Hello! Joanna here again with a little bit of Eurovision madness. Very excited about semi 2 tonight. First of all, to get yiz in the mood though, here’s some classic Eurovision videos from the YouTube.

  This one is from 1990 when the Spanish singers missed their cue. Skip to about 1:40 to see the good stuff. I love how they have a little argument on stage and the band keep pretendin’ to play!

  Next up, another Spanish one. This time from 2010 when someone decided to run onto the stage as the poor chap was singin’. And he just kept on goin’, fair play to him!

  And then there was the time that Dana International fell on her arse!

  And finally the funniest moments from the voting.

  So onto tonight and me predictions. Still ragin’ I only got 7 on Tuesday. The best one here tonight is Finland with San Marino and Malta decent songs too.

  1. Finland
  2. San Marino
  3. Malta
  4. Azerbaijan
  5. Georgia
  6. Greece
  7. Norway
  8. Romania
  9. Switzerland
  10. Macedonia

  Jesus there’s a lot of rubbish in this one.

  Anyway, enjoy. Listen in tomorrow to Beat Breakfast when we’ll be chattin’ all things Eurovision!

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  Posted 16/05/2013

• What did you say?

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/15/what-did-you-say/

  

  So this morning’s story of the day was about things that Irish people say that would confuse visitors. The 7 on the list were -

  “Have you a lend of a rubber?”
  “Will you shift me mate?”
  “Will you meet me friend?”
  “Will you get the plates out of the press there”
  “Pass me over that yoke will ya?”
  “I’m after hurting me mickey.”
  “I’m after getting a rake of cans.”

  Some of the others that came in from the listeners include “I will now in a minute” and “The hack of ya”. Have you any others?

  This mornings dilemma was from a girl who’s been working with a guy for a year and has been calling him the wrong name the entire time. She’s just found out his real name and to make it worse, she fancies him too. She’s wondering should she come clean or just pretend it was just a joke the whole time?

  Have a listen here

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  Posted 15/05/2013

• Ireland are in the final!

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/15/ireland-are-in-the-final/

  
  Joanna here again with another Eurovision update! Last night was the semi-final as ya might have seen and Ireland sailed through!! WOOOO. I would also like it noted that those half-naked dancer boys should be hosed down immediately and sent to my dressin’ room.

  I predicted the followin’ 10 finalists -

  1. Denmark
  2. Russia
  3. Ukraine
  4. Netherlands
  5. Belarus
  6. Moldova
  7. Ireland
  8. Serbia
  and then 2 of Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro.

  Although the last ones were wrong and instead we saw Belgium, Estonia and Lithuania reach the final. The Netherlands haven’t been in a final since 2004 so they were really excited about the whole thing. I have a feelin’ that the Danish one thinks she has it won already so didn’t even bat an eyelid when they called her out, the smug bitch.

  The highlight of the night for me was the girl from Moldova who had the light up dress. I’ve been to Penneys this mornin’ already and can’t find one anywhere so if anyone is good with their hands and has a few fairylights hangin’ around for Christmas perhaps you could knock me one up.

  God bless!

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  Posted 15/05/2013

• Eurovision Fever!

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/14/eurovision-fever/

  

  Heyiz! Joanna here. I’m in great form because tonight is the first semi-final of the Eurovision! I’m havin’ a little get together and all in me house and yiz are all invited. I’m not tellin’ yiz where I live though coz you’d never know what sort of perverts would be showin’ up at your door.

  Meself and Zara had a little chat with the Irish entrant Ryan Dolan which ya can listen to by clickin’ ->HERE<-. He's a lovely chap and I hope he qualifies. If anything, topless dancers might help him a little bit. In a bit of Mystic Meg fashion, I'm goin' to predict tonight's 10 qualifiers.

  1. Denmark
  2. Russia
  3. Ukraine
  4. Netherlands
  5. Belarus
  6. Moldova
  7. Ireland
  8. Serbia
  and then 2 of Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro.

  Things to look out for tonight are the giant that carries the Ukrainian girl onto the stage and Ireland's hot topless dancer boys. Oh and the girl from Moldova with the light up dress. I WANT ONE!!!

  Anyway, here's a little bit of Ryan!

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  Posted 14/05/2013

• To The Left, To The Left

  http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/2013/05/13/to-the-left-to-the-left/

  

  A lot of the talk today was about the Beyonce concert in the 02. We talked about concerts in the story of the day and asked people what annoys you most when going to a gig.

  We got all sorts from people pushing in the queue to overcharging for everything, people pushing past during your favourite song and someone with smelly pits standing beside you with their arms in the air! YUCK.

  One of our listeners, Laura Dempsey, took a picture of the woman herself and she looked right into the phone! EEK!

  The dilemma was about a girl getting married who wanted to ask her best friend to be bridesmaid but the best friend happens to be a big girl and so she’s wondering should she lose weight. Most of the reaction we got can’t even be written here on the blog! Shocking stuff altogether.

  Have a listen here.

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  Posted 13/05/2013