Culture Club: Evanne Ní Chuilinn
Summary
Guest Yvonne Quillen discusses her new children's book, *Squad Girls*, which she wrote to encourage her daughter to read by featuring gymnastics and diverse sports. The conversation shifts to the Sydney Sweeney betting ad, where Quillen criticizes the male-gaze objectification of female athletes. In the Culture Club segment, she shares her love for Oasis, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé, while also recommending Julia Roberts, *Les Misérables*, and the *Mave Kerrigan* crime novels.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Yvonne Quillen
Inspiration for writing 'Squad Girls'
Messages about sport, friendship, and inclusivity
Discussion on Sydney Sweeney's betting ad controversy
First music purchase: Oasis 'Wonderwall'
Story of attending Oasis at Parkkiesqueve
Oasis tickets and family listening habits
Favorite album: Taylor Swift's 'Folklore'
Taylor Swift concert experiences and impressions
Favorite artist: Beyonce and dancing
Clip: Beyonce 'Crazy in Love'
Favorite actor: Julia Roberts
Clip: Julia Roberts in 'Ocean's 11'
Favorite musical: Les Miserables and clarinet
Clip: 'Bring Him Home' and personal significance
Favorite book: Mave Kerrigan series by Jane Casey
Clip: Excerpt from 'A Stranger in the Family'
Favorite TV show: Friends and binge-watching
Clip: Friends poker scene
Buried treasure: Red Raw podcast and sign-off
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