My Therapist Ghosted Me

Episode: St Patrick's Day Parade, Valentines & Wuthering Heights

Date: February 20, 2026
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
Special Guest/Producer: Joe Ashwell

Overview

In this lively and candid episode, Vogue and Joanne share hilarious anecdotes and sharp observations while covering three main topics: recent awkward encounters after shows, the news that Vogue is to be Grand Marshal at Dublin's St Patrick's Day parade, and an impassioned review of Emerald Fennell’s buzzy new adaptation of Wuthering Heights. The episode is peppered with their signature honest, self-deprecating banter and sidelong takes on Valentine’s Day, family quirks, and pop culture detours.

Key Discussion Points

1. The Art of Awkward Meet-and-Greets (00:54–05:12)

• Post-Show Encounters: Joanne recalls attending the show "Titanique" on Valentine’s night, meeting the cast after because of a friend’s connection, and suddenly feeling “triggered” by awkward cast encounters.
• Magic Mike Memory: The hosts reminisce about being invited backstage at Magic Mike where the cast clearly didn’t want the post-show meet-and-greet (“They treated us like two competition winners who banged down the door to get a photo with the cast.” – Joanne, 02:40). Both admit the experience left them cringing after.
• Perils of Proposals in Public: Vogue highlights hating meeting people after shows (“I just feel like I’m really invading their space.” – Vogue, 02:58), sharing that Spenny even tried to propose at the Lion King – an idea Disney quickly vetoed because it would interrupt the live show.

2. Disney Tangents and Irish Wit (04:06–10:59)

• Top Disney Films: The group veers off into a playful dissection of their favorite Disney movies (“My favorite’s Beauty and the Beast, it makes perfect Spence” – Vogue, 04:02), poking fun at each other's tastes and quirks, including Vogue’s love for the Finding Nemo ride.
• Freckle Fiasco: Joanne describes experimenting with a "freckle pen" for her look, only to be told by a friend she looked like she had syphilis (07:32).
• Inventing Familiar Sayings: They mock the idea of inventing well-known phrases, referencing Alexandra Burke’s claim of inventing “elephant in the room” (“It’s a very American saying, so why not be the first to bring it over here and make it into a song?” – Joe quoting Burke, 10:09).

3. Joanne’s Stand-Up Success & Audience Shifts (11:51–15:15)

• Double Apollo: Joanne celebrates playing a double show at the Apollo, noting how chaotic managing guests can be, but is genuinely touched by Joe’s praise:
  "You were absolutely... just incredible. Masterful. It was everything a stand up show should be." – Joe, 13:16
• Male Audience Surge: They observe an increase in straight men attending Joanne’s shows, a notable demographic shift and a source of amusement.

4. Vogue Named St Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal (15:47–19:59)

• A Secret Out: Vogue reveals she’s been chosen as Grand Marshal for Dublin’s legendary St Patrick’s Day Parade, expressing huge excitement (“This is like a dream job… 500,000 people or something go.” – Vogue, 17:31).
• Keeping Quiet: Vogue explains she kept the news under wraps out of superstition and modesty, prompting Joanne to tease her for not sharing ("I tell you everything... Vogue is the grand marshal... you tell me nothing." – Joanne, 16:13).
• Celebratory Details: Vogue is thrilled about the special treatment she’ll receive (“They do a nice breakfast in the Marion… it’s a whole day.” – Joanne, 18:16).
• Darkly Comic Anxiety: Both joke about parade-day fears, with Joanne confessing her intrusive thoughts of an assassination scenario on the parade route, complete with a macabre Jackie O reference—("I could see myself as JFK's wife... your blood is on my costume... I'd put it on Etsy." – Joanne, 20:47).

5. Valentine’s Day: The Ick and Motherhood Catfish (22:28–25:33)

• Vogue’s Aversion: Vogue admits to hating typical Valentine’s Day declarations ("It gives me the ick." – Vogue, 22:39).
• Family Traditions: She shares her quirky tradition of writing fake-Valentine’s cards for her kids in different handwriting, pretending to be secret admirers, while Spenny is confused by the effort (“Spenny was like, is that your handwriting? I was like, no, Spen, I’m trying to be a five year old here.” – Vogue, 23:50).
• Joanne’s Judgement: Joanne is both entertained and horrified by Vogue’s “catfishing” of her own children (“This is all very catfish… this is questionable morally.” – Joanne, 24:29).

6. True Crime Diversions: Nancy Guthrie and Missing Stats (27:51–30:57)

• Obsession Alert: Joanne goes deep on following the ongoing “Nancy Guthrie” missing persons case in the US, outlining its podcast coverage and alluding to “inside job” suspicions.
• Technology in Crime: They discuss the Apple Watch/pacemaker evidence in crime detection and marvel over US stats:
  "More than 600,000 people go missing in the States each year." – Joe, 29:41
• Valentine’s Handwriting Tragedy: Vogue adds a humorous stat about how “bad doctor’s handwriting” kills 7,000 Americans a year (29:09).

7. Film Chat: Wuthering Heights Review (31:42–42:08)

• Joanne’s Rave Review: Fresh from seeing the new Wuthering Heights adaptation directed by Emerald Fennell, Joanne is blown away:

  "The second it started I was like, I am so into this. It is epic. The soundtrack is stunning... I left aroused and sad."' – Joanne, 33:33/33:50

• Chemistry and Costumes: The hosts gush over the intensity between Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, raving about the “fingering” scenes, the longing, and the costumes.

• Classics Critique: They lampoon gatekeeper fans bothered by deviations from Emily Brontë’s novel, dismissing critics:
  "People are snobs… She was completely ignored when she was alive and now everyone's worshiping at her altar." – Joanne, 36:03

• Romance vs. Reality: Thoughtful discussion surfaces about the differences between early-relationship love (“I want to ride you all day, all night...”) and the comfortable affection of long-term couples. Vogue reflects, “We can't anymore because we're married for so long. It's not ever gonna be like that again” (35:05).

8. Pop Culture Sidetracks & Sex Scenes On-Screen (38:13–40:18)

• Actors and Jealousy: The challenges of filming sex scenes while dating or married in real life—a springboard for anecdotes, including Ben "Padgley" (Penn Badgley, star of You) refusing further onscreen intimacy out of respect for his wife.
• Vogue’s McDonald’s Commercial Tryout: Vogue shares a self-deprecating story of an over-the-top kissing audition for a McDonald’s ad, only to lose the part to Aisling Bea:
  "I was obviously thinking I'm auditioning… we were swallowing each other's heads." – Vogue, 40:05.

9. Philosophy & Horses: The Great Valentine’s Day Dilemma (41:08–41:56)

• Callback to Horse Ethics: The hosts recall a past philosophical debate about whether it’s kinder to eat or ride a horse, with Joanne quipping, “After spending Valentine’s Day on my own, I’m fully willing to ride the horse.” (41:37)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "They treated us like two competition winners who banged down the door to get a photo with the cast." – Joanne (02:40)
• "In my mind, I was a Veruca on someone’s foot. Get the nail file and get me off." – Vogue (02:26)
• "You were absolutely … incredible. It was everything a stand up show should be." – Joe (13:16)
• "This is like a dream job... 500,000 people or something go." – Vogue on the St Patrick's Day parade (17:31)
• "I could see myself as JFK’s wife… then your blood is on my costume… I’d put it on Etsy." – Joanne (20:47)
• "I left aroused and sad." – Joanne after Wuthering Heights (33:50)
• "People are snobs. She was completely ignored when she was alive and now everyone's worshipping at her altar." – Joanne on Emily Brontë (36:03)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Backstage Awkwardness / Magic Mike: 00:54–05:12
• Disney Favourites & Quotes: 04:06–10:59
• Audience Demographics at Shows: 13:40–15:15
• Vogue as Parade Grand Marshal: 15:47–19:59
• Valentine’s Day Disdain/Parenting Pranks: 22:28–25:33
• Missing Persons, Nancy Guthrie Case: 27:51–30:57
• Wuthering Heights Review: 31:42–42:08

Tone & Takeaway

Per their brand, Joanne and Vogue are brutally honest, irreverent, and always funny. Their banter moves effortlessly through pop culture, confessional slices of life, and Irish humor, culminating in real affection beneath the roasting. If you love messy honesty and the feeling of eavesdropping on two very sharp friends, this episode offers it in spades—with a side of earnest celebration for big career moments, and a pinch of unexpected emotion stirred in.