Anne meets up with two wonderful Dublin women Chris Farren and Joanie Kelly, sisters and best friends share wonderful, poignant, funny and sad stories, there's even a lovely song at the end.

The wonderful Caroline Swords took time out to talk life, love, business, values, ❤️, how to cure fear of flying, how to reinvent yourself in your 40s, negotiating the Irish housing crisis + Math rock, the electronic music scene here and in Bristol and in Berlin..and hanging with Steve Davis, snooker star, and DJ and fab electro musician/composer!   annegildea.com

Like all of Anne's guest introductions don't do justice, suffice to say Ann Dunne has done many things and in the short time she chats with Anne, we learn about some of them.   annegildea.com

Anne chats with the force of nature, Angela Mulcahy, Angela manages the Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill, Co. Waterford for the past 20 years. It has attracted many talents in music, comedy and drama.  It is just one of many strings in her bow.

Anne chats with the amazing Flo McSweeney, Irish singer, actress, entertainer, about life the universe, her recent show in Vicar St and getting the zoomies.   Anne Chats Web Page

Mónica Muñoz, dancer, performance-maker, and educator, took time to chat with Anne about work, life, philosophy and her deep passion for dance. Find out more about Mónica at the link below.   Mónica Muñoz Dance  

Howth woman, Edie Saunders chats with Anne about her life, including her experiences, growing up working  socialising, and raising a family in Dublin in the sixties and seventies.    

In this show Anne chats with actor Pom Boyd, her friend of many years, they talk  acting, friendship and the experiences that make you who you are. Pom also discusses her most recent role as Bernie in the acclaimed television series The Dry, which has wrapped only recently.   annegildea.com

Anne Chats to one of her great friends, and fellow Nuala, Sue Collins. Sue talks about her parents, upbringing, highs and lows, comedy and there's even a bit of a song. Check out this hilarious and emotional interview.   annegildea.com 

This weeks episode is taken from interviews with Anne, on the road, touring Ireland in 2023, with her successful show How To Get the Menopause & Enjoy It. Anne talks about her desire to be a comedy performer, the creation of her stand up show - Anne Gildea - How To Get the Menopause & Enjoy It, a show about middle-age and menopause, which looks in-depth, with humour and warmth, at this natural symptom, which can be one of the most impactful things to happen in a woman's life. Anne also discusses, empowerment, solidarity and sisterhood, the impact the show had on those who saw it, and much more. Please note, the main interview took place in Anne's car as she traveled to one of her tour destinations. The video version is available on You Tube and provides some more insight to Anne's work and the show. Do get in touch if you would like to share your thoughts on the podcast and any of its subject matter. Send your correspondence to annegildeais@gmail.com

This week we offer you the chance to listen And/ or watch the first half hour of our upcoming production of Anne Gildea - How To Get the Menopause & Enjoy It, which will be streaming later in the year. It can be listened to on all good platforms and watched on You Tube, all platforms accessible through our Podbean site or our website here Anne Chats

Anne took on the daunting task of chatting to her 91 year old Mum Una Gildea. Recorded on her birthday 17th of March 2025, Una had plenty to say and Anne mostly listened. Music composed by Brian Keegan Produced by Paul Farren & Anne Gildea annegildeais@gmail.com annegildea.com

The dynamic force that is Cathy Soraghan took time out to chat to with Anne about her life and accomplishments. Cathy, a personal trainer who has worked with many famous people, shared her story and philosophy with Anne and much more. You can learn more about Cathy on her website, Women On The Run   Music courtesy of Brian Keegan

In this episode Anne chats with Irish artist Serena Caulfield about life, work and family. This images of this unique artist's work can be found on her website serenacaulfield.com If you're watching this podcast on You Tube look out for a series of images at the end of her chat with Anne.   annegildea.com/annechats

Anne chats to old friend Michelle Read about her career in the arts, originally from Norwich, she has lived and worked in Dublin for many years. A season professional who can boast many talents as a theatre maker, writer, director, performer. She talks experiences, ambitions and what theatre means to her.   annegildea.com/annechats

This episode Anne chats to Barbara Brennan, a coordinator/community officer who works avidly with women and men of all ages in St Matthews Family Resource Centre, Ballyfermot. Barbara is an inspiring and vocational person who has worked with community groups for of many years. She took time out from her work to sit down with Anne and share her experiences and philosophies with Anne. Original Music by Brian Keegan annegildea.com

In Part Two of Anne's chat with Breda Cashe, Breda discusses further, her career as a producer. She also speaks powerfully about dealing with the sad loss of her husband and dealing with grief, in this very emotional conversation. annegildea.com Produced by Paul Farren & Anne Gildea Music by Brian Keegan

Part one of this chat has Anne talking to theatre producer Breda Cashe, who discusses her life and career in the arts. Breda is probably most widely known for the outstanding, musical comedy show, I Keano, but this is just one of the many projects She has been involved with during her career.

Anne chats to theatre manager Laura Dowdall who operates, with Andrew Murray, the Viking Theatre, a thriving independent theatre in Clontarf, Dublin. Laura discusses  her work and passion for the arts in general, and much more. annegildea.com Produced by Paul Farren & Anne Gildea Music by Brian Keegan

My first amazing woman  is Phyllis McGlynn. Phyllis, now in her late 70s, lives in Dublin Dolphin’s Barn, when I first met Phyllis I loved her sparky sense of humour and reliable presence–    annegildea.com Produced by Paul Farren & Anne Gildea Music by Brian Keegan