Podcast Summary: My Therapist Ghosted Me
Episode: "Seat 1A, Bunking Off & A Sexy Priest"
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
Date: September 19, 2025
Episode Overview
In this characteristically candid and hilarious episode, Vogue and Joanne dive into their recent travel mishaps, stories of running away as children, morbid true crime podcast recommendations, nostalgic childhood games, and the viral allure of a "sexy priest." With unfiltered banter and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, the duo offers their unique takes on everything from Ryanair window seats to the logistics of crematorium crimes — all bookended by pop culture recommendations and a sly dig at organized religion.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Ryanair Window Seat Drama
[01:21 – 05:35]
- Joanne reveals her “shameful" diva travel preference: always booking a left-side window seat ("Seat A"), so that when flying home to Ireland, she can fly over Howth and feel less sad.
- “I had to mail my manager and tell her that I knew I was being diva but I would like to be in the ABCs.” — Joanne [04:08]
- Vogue and Joanne share stories about falling asleep on flights, the unpredictability of travel times, and Ryanair’s creative timekeeping.
- They lampoon the process of cramming hand luggage under seats and joke about having unusually heavy jaws as carry-on.
- "They're like, that 10kg has to go under your seat, love. Like, it's attached to my jaw. There's nothing I can do about it." — Joanne [03:27]
2. Mixing Up Travel Destinations & Viral Mishaps
[05:45 – 11:10]
- Vogue recounts a viral story: two American backpackers tried to go to Nice, France, but end up in Tunis, Tunisia, due to a ticketing mix-up and language barriers.
- “They only... realized that on the back of the airplane seat, you know, they have like the destination. It has Tunis. Like T, U, N I S — off they go to Africa.” — Vogue [06:26]
- Discussion on place name confusion, the “Austria/Australia” urban myth, and prank marketing campaigns.
- Joanne admits once boarding the wrong flight herself, and they reminisce about people who accidentally travel to the wrong city or country.
3. Legendary Irish "Running Away" Boys
[11:10 – 15:34]
- Vogue tells the real-life story behind the RTE documentary "Don't Go Far" about two Dublin lads (Keith Byrne and Noel Murray) in 1985 who "bunked off," ended up on a ferry to Holyhead, traveled by train to London, then made it onto a flight to JFK — all aged 10, with no tickets or money.
- “Off they go to Heathrow. No one’s threatened to them, no one checked their tickets. They walk through all the checkpoints telling everyone... ‘my mam’s behind me.’ They’re like, okay!” — Vogue [13:36]
- The hosts reflect on their own failed childhood attempts to run away — mostly packing nonsense (delf/plates, cassettes) and not getting very far.
- “I used to bring really random stuff that you wouldn't need. Like absolutely nothing. No toothbrush, no knickers for the next day... Just random crap.” — Joanne [15:56]
4. Parenting, Adventure, and Irish Childhoods
[17:06 – 22:39]
- Stories about modern kids escaping the house, nostalgia for more laissez-faire '80s parenting, and differing expectations between Ireland and England.
- Joanne recounts her child greeting random adults and the horror of being “overly friendly.”
- They debate whether today’s kids are missing out by not playing traditional games outdoors. Vogue jokes about sedating kids with iPads (“it’s like Valium for kids”).
5. Nostalgic '80s Games & Hangman Disasters
[20:51 – 23:25]
- Reminiscing about old games: curbs, England-Ireland-Scotland-Wales with elastic bands, tip the can, Hangman and the Fisher Price cassette player. Both lament lost tapes of childhood interviews.
- Discussion on passing down traditions versus letting digital entertainment take over.
6. Pranks, April Fools & Childhood Traumas
[23:47 – 25:21]
- Joanne loved playing pranks growing up; once called her dad to say the house was robbed.
- Vogue confesses trauma from thinking her granddad would die due to an April Fools joke.
- "I remember bawling crying on my dad's lap on April 5th. I thought my granddad was going to die...” — Vogue [24:24]
7. Morbid Podcast Recommendation: "Noble"
[25:25 – 30:10]
- Vogue’s “Cultural Corner" brings a chilling true crime podcast: "Noble." It’s about a Georgia crematorium where 300 bodies were found uncremated; the hosts warn listeners it’s very gruesome.
- “I would not recommend listening to it if you've just lost somebody... It’s not for the faint-hearted.” — Vogue [25:53]
- They debate what crime was committed: was it just “professional misconduct” or something darker? Discussion includes similar horrifying UK news stories about neglected funeral homes.
8. Lighter Culture: Charlie Sheen & Book Recommendations
[30:10 – 31:39]
- Joanne discusses a new Charlie Sheen documentary: finds him surprisingly “open” and “likeable” despite his dark past.
- Both recommend “The Girlfriend” series and Elizabeth Day’s new book ("One of Us").
9. The Viral "Sexy Priest" Segment
[32:02 – 36:06]
- Joanne introduces Father Jordan, a handsome vicar who’s become a viral sensation. The internet’s reaction is predictably cheeky and irreverent (“See you on Sunday, daddy. I mean, Father.”).
- “I'm Muslim, but Jesus Christ.” — Internet comment, read by Joanne [33:22]
- They riff on religious celibacy, the “waste” of handsome men in the clergy, and infamous Irish bishop scandals.
- “You can love Jesus and love riding… The two things can exist at the same time.” — Vogue [33:00]
- Lighthearted, sacrilegious jokes abound on vicar behaviour, priests' secret lives, and the Church's use of parishioner money.
10. Live Shows & Plugs
[36:19 – End]
- Joanne plugs her Dubai show, joking about matinee demand and ticket supplies.
- Plug for Joanne’s book “Big Mouth” (half price on Amazon), banter about “stocking fillers,” and further childhood Christmas nostalgia, including the practicality and oddness of using giant hiking socks as Christmas stockings.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Ryanair Timekeeping:
“First of all, it doesn't take an hour and a half to get to London... That's how much time they give you just so they're on time.” — Joanne [01:47] -
On Running Away:
“I used to bring really random stuff that you wouldn't need... Just random crap, I guess.” — Joanne [15:56]
“Where was I going with the delf? I had no money.” — Vogue [16:05] -
On Morbid Podcasts:
“I would not recommend listening to it if you've just lost somebody... It's not for the faint-hearted.” — Vogue [25:53]
“So who the f*** was that?” — Vogue, about the ashes given in the Noble case [27:37] -
On the Viral Priest:
“I'm Muslim, but Jesus Christ.” — Internet comment, read by Joanne [33:22]
“See you on Sunday, daddy. I mean, Father.” — Joanne quoting another comment [33:30]
“You can love Jesus and love riding… The two things can exist at the same time.” — Vogue [33:00]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:15: Episode intro and "Cultural Corner" teaser
- 01:21: Joanne’s Ryanair seat confession and travel talk
- 05:45: Story of Americans flying to the wrong country
- 11:10: The Irish lads who ran away to New York
- 17:06: Childhood runaway stories and delf-packing
- 20:51: Nostalgic Irish games and Fisher Price cassette memories
- 23:47: Pranks and April Fools trauma
- 25:25: Gruesome true crime podcast “Noble” recommendation
- 30:10: Charlie Sheen documentary and lighter media picks
- 32:02: Viral sexy priest and irreverent religious jokes
- 36:19: Joanne’s Dubai show, book plugs, Christmas stocking chat
Tone and Style
True to their reputation, Vogue and Joanne maintain a breezy, irreverent, and deeply honest tone throughout, constantly riffing off each other's anecdotes with warmth, wit, and just enough darkness to keep it real. Their conversational style and cultural references make the episode both empathetic and unfiltered, perfect for listeners who appreciate a mix of nostalgia, scandal, and silliness.
Overall:
A quintessential episode packed with wild travel tales, darkly funny true crime, nostalgic childhood banter, cheeky takes on religion, and trademark Joanne-and-Vogue insight. Unmissable for fans craving honesty, humour, and the curious comfort of friends sharing life’s strangest details.