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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How many hobbies do your children have? Are you constantly driving them from one activity to the next? Have you ever stopped to think what ones are most beneficial to their development and which ones will give them the key skills they need for life. The Loose Cannons of Helen Stynes, Siobhan Leijen and Mary Sherwin have been discussing the pros and cons of signing up little ones to sport and dance groups:
The Loose Cannons sat down to talk about the 'Letter to my future self' campaign. Each letter posted as part of the campaign will be returned to its sender this time next year. But Mary Sherwain, Helen Stynes and Siobhan Leijin take a detour and ponder is no sex better than bad sex?
Have you ever thought about getting cosmetic treatment done? From boob jobs to Botox, fillers to facelifts, the Loose Cannons are diving into the world of cosmetic procedures and asking the big question, what would they actually be willing to try themselves? This week, Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Siobhan Leijin get honest about beauty standards, ageing, and the pressure to look a certain way. Nothing is off limits as they share their own thoughts, fears and guilty curiosities when it comes to going under the needle or the knife.
The Loose Cannons are always up for anything, so we’ve sent them to a Jiu Jitsu class to see if they can handle it. Helen Stynes and Siobhan Leijin have been to Eire Grapple in Tullamore to give it a go:
Have you ever been called fat? Or told that a certain piece of clothing made you look big? Or do you get negative comments because people think you look too thin? The Loose Cannons, Marty Sherwin and Helen Stynes have been discussing some of the horrible things they've been told over the years. And they discuss if it's ever ok to comment on someone's weight:
Spain is the latest European country looking to ban social media for under 16s. It's after Australia led the way last year - while the Irish Government is also looking at imposing some restrictions. There are concerns a ban could risk pushing children into darker corners of the internet. The Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes have been discussing the pros and cons of such a ban with Tullamore mum of three young girls Marie Owens: :
Imagine having to wait for over 20 years to get an official diagnosis. Well it Ciara Whelan that long to be diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis. The 33-year-old has debilitating pain in her abdomen, hips, lower back and legs. On bad days she can't get out of bed, and has been hospitalised several times for heavy periods. Ciara will be part of a protest by Her Voice Project, that will take place outside Leinster House on March 21st. She's been sharing her story with The Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes:
ADHD is more likely to go unrecognised in girls and women. That's according to Chartered Counselling Psychologist Aisling Leonard-Curtin, who received her diagnosis five years ago. She says if people get the right support they are able to channel their ADHD to do amazing things. She has been speaking with the Loose Cannons Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes about what it is like to live with an ADHD brain.
What age gap is acceptable when it comes to dating? US President Donald Trump is 24 years older than his wife Melania Trump Read More and there's also the same gap between French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte. While Hollywood star Al Pacino and ex-girlfriend Noor Alfalla had a 54 year gap. Research shows that men live longer if they have a younger partner, however women live longer if their partner is the same age. The average age gap in relationships worldwide is 4.2 years. The Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes have been delving in to the age gap debate
To celebrate Father's Day the Loose Cannons look at the changing roles of dads. Mary Sherwin tells Siobhan Leijen that her father was her primary carer. They discuss how the role of men has changed over the decades:
Four in five woman will take their husband's surname when they get married. Just over 1 in five will keep their own name, with one in twenty opting to double-barrell their last name. The Loose Cannons look at the Pros and Cons to changing your surname after walking down aisle. Helen Stynes, Mary Sherwin and Siobhan Leijen are at odds over whether it's right or wrong to give your child a double-barrelled name:
The Loose Cannons, Helen Stynes and Siobhan Leijen have been sitting down with Michael Donegan, the man behind the magic at Kilbeggan Chocolate. This episode is a delicious deep dive into the world of artisan chocolate — from the very first small-batch bars to becoming a beloved local brand. They talk about chocolate-making, Easter favourites, and chocolate body parts.
Ballymahon's Maura Higgins has been in the news since sharing a late night kiss with married man Danny Jones after the Brit Awards earlier last month. The pair had spent time in the I'm A Celebrity jungle last year. The midlands model has been branded as a homewrecker but if she's the single one, should she shoulder the blame? The Loose Cannons of Helen Stynes, Siobhan Leijin and Mary Sherwin chat if a drunken kiss can be forgiven
Join Helen, Mary, and Siobhan as they swap stories, debate deal-breakers and laugh about the quirks that make dating so delightfully complicated. Whether you’re hopelessly in love, happily single, or just here for the laughs, Loose Cannons promises to keep it real, relatable and ridiculously funny.
The Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes are having a thought-provoking and candid conversation about the Menopause today. They have sat down with Dr. Deirdre Forde, a Menopause Specialist at Ceile Medical in Athlone, to openly discuss their own experiences. They dive into the realities, challenges and myths surrounding this stage of life, offering insights and straight talk.
Staying up to watch TV is the main reason why people don't get enough sleep. One in five say staying up too late watching programmes or films gets in the way of them getting seven or eight hours of rest each night. The Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Hannah Kearon discuss their nighttime habits.
Two years ago on Midlands Today's on International Women’s Day, Midlands 103 launched step up to the mic to try and get more female voices on air. Out of that five women received training in all aspects of radio. Two ladies wanted to continue their journey on air and the Loose Cannons were born. Over the last year, Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes have discussed everything from pensions to the garda uniform to how google maps drive them mad. This year, we wanted to challenge them even more, so we decided to send them pole dancing and wanted them to record their experience. And I'm proud to say th
Do you have a work wife or work husband? Well, if you do, they can help you deal with stress in the workplace. Nearly three quarters of people say they have a 'work wife' or 'work husband' who helps with their mental health. A survey by Krispy Kreme, found 73% have a 'special, platonic friendship with a colleague'. Almost half admit they're more likely to confide in their 'work spouse' than their actual husband or wife.The Midlands 103 Loose Cannons, which is made up of Helen Stynes, Mary Sherwin and Hannah Kearons believe it's important to have a support network when they are in work.
The Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Sinéad Hubble, discuss the pros and cons of wearing uniforms.
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.
Almost 90% of adults admit they'd rather have conversations through emojis over text than confront their feelings face-to-face. A survey says 1 in 10 adults have admitted to ending a relationship over text. Researchers say the findings reveal a "seismic shift" in our communication standards. The Loose Cannons of Helen Stynes, Mary Sherwin and Hannah Kearon discuss if we have lost of art of conversation.
Sentimental items can bring back strong feelings of past memories and many people will hold on to concert tickets, cinema stubs or even receipts. The Loose Cannons Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Caitriona Hughes discuss if it’s alright hang on to items from an ex-partner.
Nearly half of pet owners think their cat or dog is the head of the household. 49% said their pet got their own way more than anyone else in the house - even teens or toddlers. 53% of those surveyed, by Insurance firm Many Pets, admitted to making special meals for their pet including Sunday roasts for their dogs and steaming fish for their cats. The Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes, Catherine Ryan and Sile Reynolds have been chatting about their pets and if some people love their animals more than other family members.
A survey from Royal London Ireland has found a third of workers expect to retire at the age of 66, when people qualify for the State pension. The same figure expect to be working until they reach 70. The Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Hannah Kearon have been discussing their plans for when they retire.
The Loose Cannons are discussing anti-social behaviour in towns in the midlands. It comes after the manager of the Bridge Shopping Centre said “we are not dealing with feral youngsters, who are out of control. John Cusack opened up about a number of incidents in the centre.
