Red Raw
Rob Heffernan and Laura O’Mahony are the same but different. Come join them on their quest to be real and raw, to step away from the false content driven world we live in and return to rawness, realness and resiliance all while having pure uncensored craic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 31, 2025
Agony Auntie and Uncle
Rob and Laura are so excited about their big live gig that they decide to delve into some listeners problems to distract themselves. Theres plenty of advice but is anything solved? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 24, 2025
We'd Make You Sick
Rob is sick and Laura is having none of it. Rob and Laura discuss the sickest they ever were, their skills as nurses to their other halves and we learn what happens when an Olympian gets a dodgy tummy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 17, 2025
Derval O' Rourke
This week Rob and Laura chat to friend of the pod Derval O' Rourke.The former World Champion hurdler, three-time Olympian, and bestselling author opens up on all aspects of her life and career. A great chat with a great Irish legend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 10, 2025
The Words that Shape Us
Are there words you have heard from others that have shaped you? Rob and Laura discuss things that have been said about them in the past and Laura is confronted with the fact that her brain seems to only store the negative comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 03, 2025
When the Going Gets Tough
Its Robs birthday and we are all invited to the party. But its not all birthday bumps, Rob and Laura have a big chat about mental toughness, is it the answer or is there something to be said for a softer approach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 24, 2025
Rob hates Snoring
Rob tells of his outrage at fellas snoring and more generally Rob and Laura discuss the poltics around shared spaces. Our pair also confess to a small fight and then Rob nearly gets a little bit sick. It is Red Raw at its chaotic and joyous best Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 17, 2025
Allowing for Greatness
Rob and Laura discuss the need to aspire to greatness and the rising epidemic of excuses and blame that they wish to keep away from their kids. There is also a scathing review of Bridget Jones and an exposé of Robs chilly hands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 10, 2025
My Funny Valentine
After the class of Granny Cora its back to shifting in bushes for Laura and Rob. Love is in the air but they are also both raging! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 03, 2025
Cora Daly (Laura's Mam!)
This week Rob and Laura are joined by the legend Cora Daly. Raised in the wilds of West Clare we chat all about her life as a teacher, a Mammy and a Granny. She even picks her very own Gom of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 27, 2025
More GOMS!
As requested Rob and Laura deliver one more episode about their favourite subject...GOMS! We know them, we live with them, we are them...ENJOY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 20, 2025
Goms!
You asked and we delivered. Enjoy a very January episode where Rob and Laura discuss what makes a Gom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 13, 2025
Team Talk
Rob and Laura chat teams. Does teamwork really make the dreamwork or is there something to be said for a chubby little dote who wants to be a star? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 06, 2025
Vitamins, Betrayal and Burner Phones
Its the first episode of 2025 and Rob and Laura have alot of catching up to do. Rob reveals the truth behind vitamins and Laura reveals the truth behind the mystery scales in her husbands office. HAPPY NEW YEAR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 30, 2024
RED RAW LIVE PART TWO
Rob and Laura are joined by their very special guests Andrew Bree, Jake Carter, Mickey Joe Harte and Marty Morrissey! AND Rob sings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 23, 2024
RED RAW LIVE
On a magic night in September at the Everyman Theatre in Cork Rob and Laura met their listeners for the first time. Relive the joy of this magic night. Part 2 out Mon Dec 30th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 19, 2024
Sonia O' Sullivan
Rob and Laura chat to Sonia O' Sullivan as you have never heard her before. How did she breastfeed and race? What shifting was going on in Cobh? Was it true that she travelled with an entourage?! Enjoy this chat with a living legend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 16, 2024
'I eats the girls lunches' A Christmassy Special
Its Christmas and Rob and Laura discuss who they would play in the Nativity, what their Christmas looks like, Robs need for balance and Laura starts quoting Batman?! Happy Christmas from Rob and Laura and thanks so much for listening. Don't forget Red Raw Live on March 29th at the Cork Opera House as part of the Cork Podcast festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 09, 2024
The Wiffen Twins
Rob and Laura were thrilled to sit down and chat with Daniel and Nathan Wiffen, two giants in the swimming world, Daniel bringing home Olympic gold just this summer. Look out also for a cameo for another Olympic legend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 02, 2024
Up to 90
Rob and Laura discuss the fact that we are creating frantic kids. Rob tells Laura that she is over protective of her kids and Laura tells Rob why!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 25, 2024
Keith Duffy
In this BUMPER episode Rob and Laura sit down and chat with Keith Duffy. They discuss everything from dodgy knees, the loss of loved ones, Boyzone and now of course Boyzlife. And Laura the big fangirl of course whips out her dolls!! Boyzlife come to Cork January 2025!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 18, 2024
Give me One Moment in Time
Rob and Laura choose one moment in life that they would relive as well as discussing Olympic Balls, finding joy, ASMR and punching people who say Rob is punching! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 11, 2024
Who are your people?
In this episode Rob and Laura chat about what draws them to a person and as ever the importance of the circle you place around yourself. They also discuss a VERY exciting guest coming to the pod on November 25th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 04, 2024
Its Alfie Time
This week Rob and Laura had no choice but to have Alfie O' Mahony on the show because it was his birthday and he insisted. Its also another milestone for the pod as Rob and Laura celebrate one whole year of Red Raw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 28, 2024
House of Horrors
In what was meant to be a Halloween special Rob and Laura discuss the horrors of their own minds and what it can feel like to be 'in the horrors' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 24, 2024
Free Advice
Rob and Laura roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to solving their listeners problems. Spoiler alert....very little gets solved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 21, 2024
Green Flags, Idols and the Windy City!
Rob and Laura discuss Robs trip to Chicago, his big green flag and also the childhood idols that shaped them. They reflect on the feelings surrounding the loss of an idol and decide that fame is sadly not the dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 14, 2024
Couples Therapy and Captain Underpants
Rob and Laura discuss the importance of finding time for your partner and allowing them to change even if that change is just changing their underpants of choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 07, 2024
Rob and Laura's BIG QUIZ
Rob and Laura catch up on the week that was and then they partake in a very rigged, very unfair quiz in which poor Robs dodgy tummy starts acting up. It is pure joy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 30, 2024
Broaden those Horizons
Rob and Laura discuss broadening our horizons, travel and being brave. As always they go off in several dinghies but would you expect anything less from them?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 23, 2024
Post Match Analysis
Rob and Laura reflect on their first live show, the extraordinary high and the post show low. It is one last look back before they start looking forward and planning the Red Raw takeover! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 16, 2024
Performance Anxiety
Rob and Laura are jittery ahead of their first live show. They chat nerves, attitude and Joe Rogan even makes a cameo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 09, 2024
Uncle Rob and Auntie Laura
This week Rob and Laura get stuck into some problems from the listeners as well as their own and Laura makes a discovery about Hulk Hogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 02, 2024
Change
This week Rob and Laura are properly reunited and they discuss the concept of change as well as the greatest marital advice of all time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 26, 2024
September is the New January
We are BACK! In this episode we get honest. Rob discusses his own body image which as a former Olympian may come as a shock to some people but is so worth talking about as it helps us all. Laura rages about her parents getting older and there is a hint of January vibes in the air! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 19, 2024
Best of Red Raw Season One Part 2
Another compilation of best bits from Season One of Red Raw. Back next week with a brand new episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 12, 2024
Best of Red Raw Season 1
Rob and Laura are on a two week break. Listen back to some of their best moments and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 05, 2024
Rob at the Olympics
This week Rob jumps on zoom to tell Laura about Olympic life in Paris. He discusses highs and lows, Micheál Martin waving at him and of course he reacts to his own athletes upsetting loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 29, 2024
Money, Money, Money
Rob and Laura chat money. Having it, not having it and being scammed out of it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 22, 2024
Guadix Part 2 Ft. OUR CHILDREN
Rob and Laura chat about the upcoming Olympics and the rest of their time in Guadix before handing the mic over to the Heffernan and the O' Mahony children! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 18, 2024
Guadix
Rob and Laura on TOUR!!! Catch up with the holiday so far as Rob shows Laura Guadix for the first time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 15, 2024
Weirdos
Rob and Laura discuss weirdness. How we all should accept the fact that we are weird and stop trying to mask it. They also discuss the moment Rob thought he had lost Lauras son and they pack their bags for Guadix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 08, 2024
Sibling Rivalry
Rob and Laura chat about the differences between siblings, Robs wish for everyone to reach their potential and lots more. Another episode to get stuck into! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 04, 2024
Joanne McNally
On this bonus episode Rob and Laura chat to the wonderful and totally sound Joanne McNally. They talk about the explosion of her career, what she was like in school and her new found love of running. TW there are some small mentions of topics such as eating disorders. Joanne is so open and so honest so be careful if you need to be but also hers is a story of recovery and resiliance. Its a great chat with a great person. A real, honest, articulate powerhouse! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 01, 2024
Crazy World
Rob and Laura have alot to discuss this week. Rob reflects on the Cork Footballers being out of the championship but then they discuss the issue that really keeps them up at night...protecting their girls in this crazy world, that line between freedom and safety. They have no solutions but plenty of insights and loads of laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 24, 2024
Shane Casey AKA Billy Murphy
Rob and Laura are joined by their old friend Shane Casey. They chat about their passed history and iron out some misunderstandings but mainly its a warm, open and honest chat about life, authenticity and that one good adult that can make a difference to us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 17, 2024
Athletics
This week in a slightly longer episode Rob offers his insights into the European Athletic Championships as well as a look forward to the Olympics. He also answers questions that Laura has been dying to ask like 'do you ever get ire?'. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 10, 2024
Making Friends
A listener asks Rob and Laura about making friends as an adult. Laura thinks its near impossible but Rob is more hopeful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 06, 2024
BONUS EPISODE Marathons and Banter
Rob and Laura had too much news this week so had to do an extra episode. Rob talks about his time at the Cork City Marathon and Laura goes cracked about lads finding her scary!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 03, 2024
We're all going on a Summer Holiday
As the summer holidays draw near will Laura go to Guadix? Rob and Laura chat about their family holidays when they were small...they both had big boxes of Cornflakes and shifting but only one of them had a picture with a donkey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 27, 2024
Father and Son
This week it was so exciting to welcome Cathal Heffernan, Rob's son to the podcast. Cathal talks about his early sporting life, his career in football, his love for his Dad and he finally answers Lauras question about doing the Leaving Cert. A wonderful chat with a great man Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 23, 2024
BONUS EPISODE Listeners Question
Enjoy this bonus mini episode to celebrate Rob and Lauras big live show announcement!!! A gift from them to you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 20, 2024
Do you ever feel Lonely?
Rob and Laura talk about times where they have felt lonely. Loneliness in parenthood, in careers and in the countryside. They also share a big announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 13, 2024
'Marian did my bottles!'
In this episode Laura accuses Rob of being afraid to fight her on things which ends up in them revisiting a previous topic - body image. And Rob reveals why he was reluctant to talk about minding babies in a previous episode!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 06, 2024
The Keys to Success
Rob is home from Spain and his thoughts on a simple life lead to a discussion about success. What really is it? Join Rob and Laura as the solve nothing and everything all at once Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 29, 2024
The Safe Space
Rob declares that this podcast is a safe space to ask questions he has always wanted to ask so he starts off with why are ye crazy when ye are pregnant!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 22, 2024
Sparkly lads and Tough Guys
Rob and Laura discuss masculinity in all its forms. They talk toughness, roughness, sparkles and softness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 15, 2024
Flaws, Baggage, Chaos and Marty Morrissey
Rob and Laura discuss personal flaws and baggage in this chaotic episode. Rob recalls his rowdy early years in sport and together they solve nothing but have a ball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 08, 2024
This is not a Mental Health Pod
Rob and Laura accidentally get into a mental health discussion while explaining that there are enough mental health podcaats in the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 01, 2024
Men and Women SOLVED!
Rob and Laura discuss the different reactions to fights, relive an old fight and ultimately solve nothing and nearly have a fight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 25, 2024
School Days Over
Laura insists on revisiting Robs school days and we learn that he used run home on his lunch break to have custard creams with his Mam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 18, 2024
Well Holy God
Rob and Laura discuss religion. Their feelings on it and the desire to pass it onto their children! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 11, 2024
WOKE Me Up Before you Go Go
This week Rob and Laura discuss rude people, silent teenagers and a world that is so tied up in knots people are afraid to say anything. Thankfully Rob and Laura have not gone FULLY woke yet. Don't cancel them they are lovely! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 04, 2024
The Green Eyed Monster
This week Rob and Laura discuss jealousy. Professional and personal jealousy! Laura discovers shes a fierce jealous person and Rob can't fix her! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 26, 2024
'You're a Liar and a Fraud'
This week Rob and Laura talk about how important it is to be passionate about things in life but first they discuss their shortcomings in some of their relationships. Real chats 'its just life'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 19, 2024
Getting Rowdy
Rob and Laura chat about rowing with their kids, Laura talks about her biggest fight with Shane and as ever we hear talk of more people being big dopes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 12, 2024
2 Weddings and a Funeral
As its Valentines Week Rob and Laura relive their weddings to 'my Mar' and 'poor Shane' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 05, 2024
Body Talk
Rob and Laura discuss their thoughts around body image in the context of sport and the context of being a chubby little dote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 29, 2024
The Birds and the Bees
Rob and Laura navigate the choppy waters of how to talk to their children about what Rob INSISTS on calling 'the birds and the bees" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 22, 2024
Bullies and Besties
Rob and Laura discuss the choppy waters of protecting your children and yourself from out and out doses and attempt to come up with a strategy for protecting their children in this crazy world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 15, 2024
Shock Waves
Rob and Laura dive into their personal archives to shock each other this week and it gets interesting. Prepare to be shocked but not shook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 08, 2024
Fun Bobby
Its January! No new year new me here. Laura struggles with her January self while Rob battles with his inner demon Fun Bobby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 21, 2023
And so this is Christmas
In this episode Laura insists on giving everyone their full names, Rob starts off a bit grinchy but is full on Santa Claus by the end!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 18, 2023
What’s Another Year?
In this episode Rob and Laura recap the highs and lows of their year. Rob says it was mainly highs while Laura would really only rate it a 6 out of 10! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 11, 2023
”Do you love your kids?”
In this episode Rob and Laura talk about what kind of parents they are, Laura rages over a spelling test and Rob scraps in the streets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 04, 2023
Panic Stations
Rob and Laura discuss panic, health anxiety and nearly getting punched by an Olympic boxer! Rob fixes his own health concerns but 'promising podcaster' Laura is still petrified she'll be struck down in her prime! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 27, 2023
Dopes and Doping, Trolls and Trolling
Rob and Laura are back talking about one of their favourite topics - people being dopes! They also discuss online trolls, stuff that has been written about them in the past and how many people would go to Robs wedding if it was today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E1 · Mon, November 20, 2023
My Mar, Poor Shane and Drugs
Today as promised Laura returns to her New Zealand holiday, Rob tells us how he met Marian (spoiler alert it involves a giant ball) there's trying to conceive chats, breastfeeding chats and just when you think its all over Rob opens up about a drugs test that could have destroyed his life. It will leave you breathless but also hanging for more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E2 · Mon, November 13, 2023
Getting to Know You
Welcome back to episode two. In this episode Rob and Laura take us on a whistlestop tour of who they are and end up breathless by the end of it from packing so much in. Rob uses everyones full name, listen and see if you are mentioned! He also says Lauras favourite sentence of all time (clue- its the one about wee wees). Laura overshares about her private life and no surprises here they continue on their quest to be nothing but real and raw...RED RAW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 06, 2023
Rob and Laura Origin Story
Rob and Laura are BACK on the airwaves but how did they end up here? This is the origin story of Rob Heffernan and Laura O' Mahony. Get to know them all over again as they are set free from radio and reappear as their real, raw and resilient selves! Disclaimer - This first episode is a bit echoey but still very juicy...we got the hang of it after this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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