Not Without My Sister

Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe

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The laugh-out-loud banter of two Irish sisters that entertains and makes you feel like you’re just hanging out with old friends! Created and hosted by Rosemary and Beatrice McCabe.

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122 episodes

Episode 78 – Do We All Need Therapy?

Is therapy something that ONLY those of us with diagnosed mental illnesses – or difficult partners – should look into, or would it be beneficial for everyone?! (We'd also like to acknowledge the barriers to accessing therapy for a large swathe of the population and how it SHOULD be readily available to all!) *** If you like the podcast, why not give yourself the gift of an extra episode each and every week by signing up to our Patreon?! For $5 per month you'll get an exclusive episode on Fridays and you'll get to help support the work that goes into making NWMS. Please, if you haven't already, leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify… wherever you listen to podcasts or wherever you have an account! It really helps people find the show. Love R&B Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. notwithoutmysis.com * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

36m
Apr 29, 2022
Episode 77 – Why, Where Did YOU Think Coconut Milk Came From?!

Now that the dust has settled on Beatrice's CRUEL AND UNUSUAL April Fool's joke on Rosemary, we're asking, what's the best (worst) April Fool's we've ever inflicted on someone, and why is Beatrice so downright mean? Plus: Rosemary reveals that once you tell her there's SCIENCE behind your lies she will absolutely believe you. Cows

34m
Apr 19, 2022
Petrified Without My Sister

This week on Not Without My Sister we want to spotlight Petrified - an Irish horror fiction podcast. Petrified tells the chilling tales of ordinary people encountering the supernatural, and their terrifying fates. It's produced by our very own Liam Geraghty and written/directed by Beatrice's former Dublin Youth Theatre chum - Peter Dunne! This particular episode is called Up the Airy Mountain. It's about a group of nuns making a religious pilgrimage to a remote shrine who begin to realise there may be something to fear in the woods. It stars Deborah Wiseman, Deirdre Monaghan and Margaret McAuliffe (with no 'a' in her Mc!) Obviously being a horror drama it's not suitable for little ears. If you like it you can follow Petrified at https://linktr.ee/Petrified_Pod – new episodes drop on Wednesdays!

37m
Apr 13, 2022
Episode 76 – The Beautiful, Multicoloured Males of the Species!

What makes one person attractive – and another person, well, not? And why is it that some people (Rosemary) fancy everyone, while others are more, well, selective? And is a bird's beak flexible?! WHO CAN ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS?! Please let us know what makes someone attractive to YOU, and get in touch with any and all of your bird knowledge as we clearly have none of our own. *** If you like the podcast, why not give yourself the gift of an extra episode each and every week by signing up to our Patreon?! For $5 per month you'll get an exclusive episode on Fridays and you'll get to help support the work that goes into making NWMS. Please, if you haven't already, leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify… wherever you listen to podcasts or wherever you have an account! It really helps people find the show. Love R&B Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. notwithoutmysis.com

35m
Apr 05, 2022
75 – What About a Relaxing Facial?!

Our Mother is an angel – but she is not an easy person to buy gifts for. We're talking Mother's Day treats, how we feel about Hallmark holidays (do wedding anniversaries count?!) and what exactly our mum hated about the one (1!) facial she's ever had. By the way, the face cream she swears by? That would be the Boots Traditional Skin Cream (RIP), for which there is a change.org petition we're not entirely convinced she didn't start herself. Please, let us know how you feel about these types of days – and what you think of as a good Mother's Day present! *** Don't forget: all new Patreon pledges in the month of March will see 200% of their patronage donated to Ukraine. So any newbies sign up for $5, we donate $10 to Ukraine and they'll get access to our full back catalogue as well as ad-free weekly episodes AND exclusive bonus episodes every Friday. http://patreon.com/notwithoutmysister Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. notwithoutmysis.com

31m
Mar 29, 2022
74 – Do Bunnies Even LAY Eggs?! It's the Easter Episode!

We don't quite understand the meaning of Easter – at least, the bunny-and-eggs aspect of it – but that doesn't stop us waxing lyrical about the chocolatiest religious celebration of all. We'd love to hear how you've explained the concept of crucifixion to your children (if you have), and what your favourite Easter eggs are! All new Patreon pledges in the month of March will see 200% of their patronage donated to Ukraine. So any newbies sign up for $5, we donate $10 to Ukraine and they'll get access to our full back catalogue as well as ad-free weekly episodes AND exclusive bonus episodes every Friday. http://patreon.com/notwithoutmysister Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. notwithoutmysis.com

41m
Mar 23, 2022
73 – Dating or Job-Hunting, the Advice is the Same!

When you think about it – and even when you don't – job-hunting is a lot like dating. And recruiting is a lot like dating. And catfishing is a lot like when you say "proficient at Excel" even though you have zero clue how to do anything other than make to-do lists on Excel and never notice when there are extra sheets to look at. We're talking about being duped by interviewees; lying on our CVs and on our online dating profiles; and we somehow manage to shoe-horn in a reference to Rosemary's Game of Thrones date (that wasn't). Enjoy! All new Patreon pledges in the month of March will see 200% of their patronage donated to Ukraine. So any newbies sign up for $5, we donate $10 to Ukraine and they'll get access to our full back catalogue as well as ad-free weekly episodes AND exclusive bonus episodes every Friday. http://patreon.com/notwithoutmysister Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. notwithoutmysis.com

37m
Mar 16, 2022
72 – The Fourth Trimester!

It's been five months since Rosemary gave birth – and of course you haven't heard the last of it! We're talking about recovery, expectations vs reality, the post-baby bubble and more in this kind of "life update" episode of Not Without My Sister! Don't forget, all new Patreon pledges in the month of March will see 200% of their patronage donated to Ukraine. So any newbies sign up for $5, we donate $10 to Ukraine and they'll get access to our full back catalogue as well as ad-free weekly episodes AND exclusive bonus episodes every Friday. http://patreon.com/notwithoutmysister Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. notwithoutmysis.com

46m
Mar 09, 2022
71 – I Don't DO Mansplaining

What are your hard and fast life rules? When Don told Rosemary, "I don't DO moving", she was inspired to come up with a few of her own. So in this week's main episode we're talking about our ultimate DOs and DON'Ts of life. (Rosemary really doesn't do fancy dress, she wants you all to know.) Let us know your DOs and DON'Ts! (Post-pandemic, can we all just agree that we don't do cheek-kissing to say hello or goodbye, unless we're ACTUALLY French? And even then, we'd urge you to reconsider.) Sign up to our Patreon throughout the month of March and 200% of your pledge – yes, we'll match any amount! – will be going to support Ukraine. You'll also get access to our full back catalogue of exclusive episodes, that's at patreon.com/notwithoutmysister Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. notwithoutmysis.com

36m
Mar 01, 2022
70 – On Plastic Surgery (and Medically Necessary Procedures)

When did we first learn about plastic surgery – and what would we consider having done? This question is mostly for Beatrice, as Rosemary has already had a lot done, as it happens. We talk about the quest for beauty, Botox as treatment for headaches and the definition of plastic vs cosmetic surgery on this, our whopping 70th episode! Happy 70th birthday to us! (Thanks to non-invasive treatments, we don't look a day over 21.) If you like the podcast, why not give yourself the gift of an extra episode each and every week by signing up to our Patreon?! For $5 per month you'll get an exclusive episode on Fridays and you'll get to help support the work that goes into making NWMS. Please, if you haven't already, leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify… wherever you listen to podcasts or wherever you have an account! It really helps people find the show. Love R&B Not Without My Sister is presented by Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liam Geraghty is our producer. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. notwithoutmysis.com

33m
Feb 22, 2022
69 – As Kelly Clarkson Said: Just Walk Away!

Is it ever acceptable to walk out of a job interview if you realise it's not for you?! Answer: YES! We should ALL be walking away from things a lot more often than we do – as attested to by the numerous examples we go through, of situations we should mos def have walked away from. Pls do not judge Rosemary for prostrating herself so embarrassingly – and please, slide into our DMs or email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com with YOUR stories, of times you DID walk away or of times you definitely SHOULD HAVE!

41m
Feb 15, 2022
68 – I Could Never Eat a Sausage in Someone Else's House

What's YOUR idea of comfort food and why is it a cup of tea and a slice of white toast with Kerrygold?! We're asking the questions that matter on Not Without My Sister today – and yes, Rosemary's McDonald's problem gets several honourable mentions. Let us know what you eat when you need a warm belly hug because we are always open to new food suggestions (as long as it's something Rosemary can order on Uber Eats and Beatrice can cook in her own house). Email us at notwithoutmysis@gmail.com or drop us a DM on Instagram @notwithoutmysister

39m
Jan 25, 2022
67 – Femalebag

It's the long-awaited mailbag episode! We've gathered some DMs, emails and tragic tales sent to us via the magic of social media (and, er, email) and are discussing them right here! If you'd like to get in touch, please feel free to email us notwithoutmysis@gmail.com, DM us on Instagram @notwithoutmysister or get in touch with us individually on IG @rosemarymaccabe and @beatricemaccabe Love the podcast? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

27m
Jan 18, 2022
66 – Love Me Do (Because I Love You)

Have you ever experienced the pang of unrequited love? It may not surprise you to know that both of us have – at various stages of our lives. We talk about the agony (and ecstacy) of fancying someone who has absolutely zero interest in you; whether to confess your love to someone who has no idea; and Rosemary reminisces (again) about the time she handed a gold coin condom to someone because she thought she was being "flirty". If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

32m
Jan 11, 2022
65 – In 2022, We Will…

We're kind of talking about New Year's resolutions – except we're not, because New Year's resolutions have gone out of fashion. So we're rephrasing it to focus more on, you know, goals and objectives; things we'd like to achieve this year; and ways in which we're striving to be… well, better! If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

34m
Jan 04, 2022
64 – Do You Want to Meet Your Baby?

In case you didn't know, Rosemary had a baby – and things, as they so often tend not to, didn't go to plan. We sit down to discuss the birth of Atlas Eddie, Beatrice's role on the day, Brandin's unexpected and uncharacteristic lack of chill and the shock of the C-section. If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

37m
Dec 21, 2021
Santa Baby, a '54 Convertible Too… What's On Our Christmas Lists?

Rosemary likes to think she's not superficial, so she starts out talking about charitable gifts – but soon the façade is forgotten as we get into the meat of what we'd like to find under the tree this Christmas. It's very clear from this conversation that, as our Mum frequently tells us, we "don't need a thing!" but we'd like some nice things all the same. Please share: what's top of your Christmas list this year? If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

39m
Dec 14, 2021
That's IT! I Quit! I'm Movin' On

We're talking about handing in your notice in this brand new episode of Not Without My Sister, for which we have returned from our short hiatus! (It seemed fitting to make a comeback and talk about quitting…) So what are good reasons to leave a job? (And are there any bad?) Why do we all hate handing in our notice? And do our bosses ever truly care that we're moving on? If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Liam Geraghty. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson.

32m
Dec 07, 2021
REVISITED: Ghosted and Gaslit – It's the Online Dating Episode, Straight from the Archives

We're taking another short stroll down memory lane as we count down to our grand return on December 6th. This is the eighth ever episode of Not Without My Sister, in which we revisit some of our most heartbreaking and humiliating online dating moments (oh, there are many more than we can recount). Not Without My Sister is still uploading NEW content on Patreon each and every Friday, so if you miss us terribly and wish to support us throughout this short sojourn, head over there and sign up for €4.50/month: http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** Beatrice and Rosemary sat down to chat through their experiences online dating: Beatrice was an early adopter, starting out when she lived in Paris, using an online dating site called Meetic, while Rosemary has more recent experience getting ghosted (and then gaslit) by a friend of a friend back home in Dublin. Not Without My Sister is now on Facebook! Sort of. Search 'Not Without My Sister' to join our Facebook group where we will hopefully be discussing topics that come up on the show, giving advice, getting advice and sharing things that we love on the internet. We would LOVE to hear your online dating stories! Share on Facebook, Instagram, tweet Rosemary or email notwithoutmysis@gmail.com! Be sure to head to our Instagram @notwithoutmysister http://www.instagram.com/notwithoutmysister for regular competitions, updates and more. Follow Rosemary on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/rosemarymaccabe and Instagram http://www.instagram.com/rosemarymaccabe @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/beatricemaccabe @beatricemaccabe. *** Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The podcast is produced by Liam Geraghty http://www.liamgeraghty.com/. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland https://www.codydrecords.com/. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren http://www.thewarren.ie/. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

57m
Nov 09, 2021
REVISITED: You Better Work, B – The Inside Track on Beatrice's Career (Thus Far)

On this, the sixth episode of Not Without My Sister EVER, Beatrice talked about how she got to where she is now in her career as a fashion designer – and what she learned along the way! We're on our mini maternity leave until December, so thank you for bearing with us as we stroll down memory lane and give a little glimpse into what people get over on Patreon! Because we're still uploading NEW content there each and every Friday, so if you miss us terribly and wish to support us throughout this transition, head over there and sign up for €4.50/month: http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister ** Ever wanted a little more insight into Beatrice's career? Here's your opportunity to trace the route she took on her career in fashion design. Beatrice graduated from her joint course in History of Art and Fashion Design at NCAD in the very early 2000s. From there she's been almost all the way around the world, from Milan to Paris, New York to Dallas and finally (we hope!) ending up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She recounts her journey through the fashion world. Things we mention: Here's a piece on Marni from the Business of Fashion https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/intelligence/a-castiglioni-family-affair-one-year-later An example of some of the high theatre Bea worked on at John Galliano http://anotherbagblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/john-galliano-autumnwinter-20089.html (menswear AW 2008/2009) One of Bea's proudest moments: her 'Stephanie' bag design worn by fashion royalty https://celebrity-outfits.com/diane-von-furstenberg-stephanie-bag-worn-by-khloe-kardashian/ er, MTV's "reality" TV show, The City http://www.mtv.com/shows/the-city/episode-guide *** Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The podcast is produced by Liam Geraghty http://www.liamgeraghty.com/. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland http://www.codydrecords.com/. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

46m
Nov 02, 2021
BONUS! From the Patreon: This Old Thing?!

http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister How good are you at taking compliments? And, more importantly, how good are you at giving them? We're talking about the age-old dilemma of how to take a compliment in this week's Patreon-only episode of NOT WITHOUT MY SISTER, which we hope will leave you feeling confident enough to graciously accept any and all compliments that come your way. *** Things we mention include: __ __ If you are one of those elusive people that accepts a compliment like a pro, please, share your secrets with us!  *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Tall Tales, talltales.ie. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

36m
Oct 26, 2021
REVISITED: Mother Dearest, the First Ever Episode of Not Without My Sister (Not Without Our Mother)

Thanks again for bearing with us while we take this little hiatus-slash-maternity leave break! Here's the very first episode of the podcast, revisited – for those of you who didn't start from the start, or just need a reminder as to where we got the name! We'll have to keep revisiting old episodes now that Mother has told us, in no uncertain terms, that we are NOT to mention her EVER AGAIN! Anyway, we're still releasing new episodes each and every Friday over on Patreon; if you'd like to support us over there, you can do so for €4.50/month at http://patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** Thank you for listening to Episode 1 of Not Without My Sister, which we have tentatively titled, ‘Not Without Our… Mother?’ This episode is dedicated to, and focuses on, our Mother, who, for all of her Irish Mammyisms, has her own individual quirks and foibles which make her – we think – just interesting enough to dedicate an hour-long podcast episode to. We hope you enjoy it 🙂 If you have any topic suggestions, or subjects you’d like us to chat about, please do let us know! Leave a comment on our website or contact us via Instagram @rosemarymaccabe http://www.instagram.com/rosemarymaccabe and @beatricemaccabe http://www.instagram.com/beatricemaccabe. Here are a few of the things we reference throughout the episode. You’ll find the transcript here http://www.notwithoutmysis.com/?p=2127. __ __ Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe. Editing is by Liam Geraghty http://www.liamgeraghty.com/. Original music by Cody D. Records https://www.codydrecords.com/. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodstyle/. Not Without My Sister is a production of The Warren http://www.thewarren.ie/. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1h 2m
Oct 19, 2021
BONUS! From the Patreon: A Book Recommendations Bonanza!

http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister We received a DM this week that read, and I quote: "Could you and/or Bea PLEEEAAAASSSSEEEE SHARE SOME BOOKS ♥️♥️"  It strikes me (Rosemary) now that I may have misquoted this person in the episode but sure look here we are now with a WHOPPER list of books we'd recommend reading – just for you, our beloved, loyal patrons! In case you don't have a pen to hand, we have even listened all (er… we think) of the authors and books we mention below. Enjoy! *** __ __ We didn't include any links, mostly because honestly THE PAIN OF IT ALL but, if you are planning on buying any of the above, please consider buying from your local bookshop – they have undoubtedly had a very terrible 18 months and would appreciate your custom! (Our local bookshop is Barnes & Noble so, er, we don't feel all that bad about buying books on Kindle via Amazon… although both options are not great, honestly.)  *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Tall Tales, talltales.ie. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

40m
Oct 12, 2021
REVISITED: Santa, his ceramics and THOSE Pucci pants!

We're on maternity leave – but we still wanted to give you a little reminder that Not Without My Sister exists! So here's our number one episode of all time, as voted for by YOU: episode 12, Sense & Stupidity, with a new intro tacked on to the old (but much beloved) episode! Thank you so much for bearing with us over these few weeks as we take a little time off and readjust to the newest Mac Cabe on the block. We're still uploading NEW content to our Patreon each and every Friday, so if you miss us terribly and wish to support us throughout this transition, head over there and sign up for €4.50/month: http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** How many times have you thought to yourself, JESUS, I'M LUCKY I SURVIVED THAT? If you're anything like us, it's more times than you can count on two hands. Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe chat about what could have been near-death experiences: moments of idiocy and, frankly, complete disregard for our own personal safety that ended well – but possibly SHOULD have ended very, very badly. *** Cultural (ish) mentions in this episode include: The Joe Rogan Experience http://podcasts.joerogan.net/ (podcast) Spencer & Vogue https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KsLW/ Glennon Doyle's UNTAMED https://amzn.to/3cn32cC (follow Rosemary on Goodreads here https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/105851093-rosemary-mac-cabe) COYOTE UGLY https://amzn.to/3iPyiU0, the formative film of Rosemary's teenage years *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe http://www.instagram.com/rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe http://www.instagram.com/beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister http://www.instagram.com/notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here https://www.facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com http://notwithoutmysis.com/. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister http://www.notwithoutmysis.com/ is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe http://www.rosemarymaccabe.com/, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty http://www.liamgeraghty.com/. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland https://www.codydrecords.com/. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren http://www.thewarren.ie/, the home of great Irish podcasts. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

55m
Oct 05, 2021
61 – The Art of the Navigator

How good are you at navigating? You know, with a map – or Google Maps, more commonly – from the passenger seat of the car. Can you stay calm? Can you elicit calm in the driver? Do you regularly f*ck up and have to apologise for meandering down country roads? You'll be shocked to know that one of us thinks we're a great navigator! And one of us knows we're not. One of us likes to navigate themselves. (One of us likes to direct everyone else.) One of us, too (bizarrely) seems to be advocating for the return of the paper map (serious Boomer vibes). Plus, some serious throwing under the bus of one of our parents (probably not the one you think). If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Tall Tales, talltales.ie. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

41m
Sep 28, 2021
60 – How Do YOU Handle YOUR Stress?

And how do we handle ours? Beatrice doesn't think she has particularly high stress levels, except, oh yes, for the fact that she hasn't slept the night through in almost a decade. So we talk about things like sleep hygiene, to-do lists, how Rosemary's therapist thinks she might have ADHD (but Rosemary thinks she's just got some bad habits a la Ed Sheeran) and whether or not Mammy Mac Cabe has ever experienced true stress in her life. (And if you are someone who masturbates to relieve stress, we want to know how, exactly, you get yourself in the mood. Let us know anonymously by emailing NOTWITHOUTMYSIS@GMAIL.COM toot sweet!) If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Tall Tales, talltales.ie. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

36m
Sep 21, 2021
59 – Don't Ever Put a Bowl of Nuts out for Arriving Guests

Why does bad luck keep hampering our every holiday attempt?! Why will Beatrice never again provide nuts for guests? Did Travis really steal Philip Mac Cabe's broken tooth? And has Philip kept up his pointe practice? We answer NONE of these questions in today's episode of Not Without My Sister! If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This episode was edited by Tall Tales, talltales.ie. Sound and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

32m
Sep 14, 2021
Summer Jobbin' (Had Us a Blast)

Ah, another glorious walk down memory lane as we recount the summer jobs we had in our not-even-remotely-misspent youths (when you live in the country you have to try to get into trouble): from potting teeny tiny saplings in teeny tiny pots to serving Sunday dinners to middle-aged golfers, we go deep into the cultural and personal ramifications of being put to work at far too young an age. LOL, no we don't, we just talk about how much money we earned, the day one of us got fired from her part-time job in a jeans emporium and how the one of us was given the keys to the school (but was teacher's pet, she swears) over the summer months. If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

39m
Sep 07, 2021
57 – The Thin Blue Line(s)

We're talking about the magical moment(s) we discovered we were expecting – how we felt, who we told and how reacted – in the latest episode of Not Without My Sister. We'll be touching on unplanned pregnancies, asking how many pregnancy tests is many pregnancy tests and divulging exactly how Don always knows Bea is pregnant before she does. If you like the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! For the price of a fancy coffee (€4.50/month) you'll get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with our main feed Tuesday episodes EARLY and absolutely ad-free! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is at facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

36m
Aug 31, 2021
56 – Can We Pull You for a Quick Chat?

We're talking reality TV on this week's episode – or, rather, Beatrice is quizzing Rosemary on what exactly it is that she enjoys about , and true trash TV like . Is it voyeurism? Is it the potential for ogling beautiful people in the sun? Or does she enjoy watching other humans suffer? Or could it be (d) all of the above?! Let us know your thoughts about the behemoth that is reality TV – and your favourite memories of indulging in the genre, from the earliest days of and everyone's favourite scripted reality TV family, to modern wonders like and . And as always, let us know if there are any subjects – taboo or otherwise – that you'd like us to cover!  FYI! We're now on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister! Sign up for $5/month and get an exclusive weekly bonus episode each and every Friday, along with ad-free Tuesday episodes! www.patreon.com/notwithoutmysister *** You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe https://www.instagram.com/rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe https://www.instagram.com/beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister https://www.instagram.com/notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here https://www.facebook.com/notwithoutmysister! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com http://www.notwithoutmysis.com/. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com. Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty http://www.liamgeraghty.com/. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland https://www.codydrecords.com/. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

42m
Aug 24, 2021