Happily Murrayed
Cutdown & The Murrays
Happily Murrayed is us - Conor and Joanna - chatting about our lives, our relationship, and everything that comes with it. From big life moments to the everyday chaos in between, we share the stuff that’s going on with us, the things we disagree on, and the moments that probably should’ve stayed private. We’re figuring things out as we go - balancing life with baby Alfie, building a home, busy work lives, and trying to keep some sense of normality along the way. It doesn’t always go to plan. This is a podcast about relationships - the good bits, the messy bits, and the moments that nearly break you. We don’t always remember things the same way, we don’t always agree, and we definitely don’t have all the answers… but we’ll give it a go. Each week, we also hear from you - your questions, your stories, your dilemmas - and react in the only way we know how: honestly, and usually with a bit of slagging. If you’re here for the chaos, relationship honesty, or just to feel a bit better about how you’re doing it, you’re in the right place. Get involved: 📩 happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / Facebook: Happily Murrayed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happily Murrayed is us - Conor and Joanna - chatting about our lives, our relationship, and everything that comes with it. From big life moments to the everyday chaos in between, we share the stuff that’s going on with us, the things we disagree on, and the moments that probably should’ve stayed private. We’re figuring things out as we go - balancing life with baby Alfie, building a home, busy work lives, and trying to keep some sense of normality along the way. It doesn’t always go to plan. This is a podcast about relationships - the good bits, the messy bits, and the moments that nearly break you. We don’t always remember things the same way, we don’t always agree, and we definitely don’t have all the answers… but we’ll give it a go. Each week, we also hear from you - your questions, your stories, your dilemmas - and react in the only way we know how: honestly, and usually with a bit of slagging. If you’re here for the chaos, relationship honesty, or just to feel a bit better about how you’re doing it, you’re in the right place. Get involved: 📩 happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / Facebook: Happily Murrayed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Talk About Our Wills… Did We Make Each Other’s?
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Conor’s made his will. Jo reckons hers is easy: Conor can have the lot, and he’ll look after Alfie. Then Conor suggests he might remarry in a year. Suddenly, Jo would like to make a few amendments. A clip of Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard raises another question: if your partner told the waitress she had gorgeous eyes, would you hear a compliment or be offering her your seat? Jo tries to buy a quiz point with margaritas, and the Murray Mailbag takes on child-free weddings, a mother-in-law who lives next door and a fella whose international dial tone keeps giving him away. Chapters 00:00 Coming up 00:35 When Jo’s mum got “the nun” to ring 02:51 The Derry move and Jo’s moon water 05:42 Conor’s will and his imaginary second wife 08:41 Is complimenting the waitress flirting? 12:29 Murray vs Cooper: Have you been paying attention? 19:52 Murray Mailbag: Baby names and child-free weddings 24:10 Should your mother-in-law text before popping in? 27:12 Revenge, missing car keys and an international dial tone 34:21 One last spooky story: How did her three-year-old know? New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alfie has turned two, broken the telly and made himself very much at home in crèche. Conor and Jo take stock of life with their little boy - from birthday celebrations and toddler-proofing a restaurant trip to how becoming parents has changed them both. Jo admits she’s completely changed her mind about crèche, while her dream day now involves Harry Potter, endless cups of tea and very specific visiting hours for Conor and Alfie. Plus, Jo opens her Notes app to reveal her bucket list, the quiz gets competitive and there’s an update from our listener who was invited to Sicily. Parents: if you had a whole day to yourself, what would you actually do? New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 00:00 Coming up 00:31 Marathon prep and a coffee mishap 03:13 Alfie turns two! 05:32 Jo changes her mind about crèche 07:43 What nobody tells you about having kids 12:08 Jo’s dream day off 14:21 Super noodles and student dinners 17:35 Inside Jo’s Notes app 19:25 Conor vs Jo: The quiz 25:34 Murray Mailbag: Gossip and road rage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo’s planned Christmas dinner, the cocktails and a family sleepover. There’s just one problem: Conor hasn’t agreed to the sleepover. They haven’t moved into the house yet, and the Christmas negotiations are already getting heated. Elsewhere, an empty sauna raises some serious questions about personal space, Conor’s signed book turns up on Vinted, and Jo lays down another rule for their new bathroom. Murray vs Cooper delivers a planetary misunderstanding and a memorable “as the crow flies” tiebreaker. Plus, your spooky stories include an unsettling Ring doorbell recording and a babysitter nobody hired. Christmas guests staying overnight: the more the merrier, or time to call a taxi? Tell us whose side you’re on. 00:00 Coming up 00:28 Who made us late? 02:16 Conor’s sober October—and the bottom two abs 03:43 House delays and Christmas dinner plans 08:00 The Christmas sleepover disagreement 10:18 Sauna etiquette and personal space 14:28 Murray vs Cooper 20:16 No peeing in the new shower 21:19 Murray Mailbag: Vinted bargains and spooky stories 32:28 This week’s recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
They did the sleep training. Alfie has decided both parents need to be in bed beside him—and leaving requires permission. Luckily, Conor’s found a loophole. This week, Alfie heads to crèche wearing a gold chain, Jo considers going for a walk without her phone, and Conor discovers that being consulted on the house doesn’t necessarily mean getting a say. There’s also Jo’s unusual party trick, singing under pressure on the Ireland team bus, another disputed Murray vs Cooper quiz and your properly spooky stories. Does your toddler run bedtime too? Tell us your best escape excuse in the comments. Subscribe for more Happily Murrayed with Conor Murray and Joanna Cooper. New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 00:00 Coming up 00:40 Jo’s accidental hand-holding 02:25 Alfie’s gold chain and bedtime rules 04:55 Conor’s bedtime escape 05:30 Jo’s phone-free walking ambitions 07:50 The house: does Conor get a say? 10:20 The engagement ring story 11:50 Party tricks and Ireland team singalongs 14:20 Murray vs Cooper 20:30 Your spooky stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three days eating their way around San Sebastián… then straight home to house-move chaos. Conor and Jo are back with their top three food spots, €2 beers and a long list of decisions they’d rather leave until later. The “retiree group” reunited with the Sextons, O’Mahonys and Healys for pintxos, cocktails and sea-urchin soup that wasn’t exactly Jo’s first choice with a hangover. Conor worried about Alfie from another country, while Jo insists a story is hilarious even as Conor questions whether it’s worth telling. Back home, Jo is ready to move in with or without windows, Conor has vetoed a piece of furniture, and even buying dishwasher tablets has become a debate. Plus, a sandwich comes with unwanted supervision, and the Murray v Cooper quiz takes a deeply unfair turn with a ten-point bonus question. Been to San Sebastián? Tell us which food spots we missed in the comments. And keep sending your spooky stories to the Murray Mailbag on Instagram for October. Subscribe for more Happily Murrayed with Conor Murray and Joanna Cooper. New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The official Garda TikTok account saved one of Jo’s videos. An accidental tap… or is she on a watch list? Jo has questions, and Conor isn’t helping. Meanwhile, a laundry dispute divides the room: Conor does the washing, Jo rewashes it, and neither is backing down. There are ghostly goings-on in the apartment, Conor’s childhood banshee checks and a listener story that gives everyone chills. The countdown to Derry is on, the September reset has unravelled, and Jo is refusing her golf forfeit. She also opens up about her mum’s dementia, her own fears and finding a balance between looking after yourself and enjoying life. Plus, the quiz rivalry continues and the Murray Mailbag asks: what’s the worst thing you’ve ever forgotten? Conor remembers hiding from Joe Schmidt, while the Murrays explain why they kept calling newborn Alfie “Archie”. Whose side are you on in the laundry argument? Tell us in the comments, and send your stories to the Murray Mailbag on Instagram. We’re especially keen on spooky ones for October… Subscribe for more Happily Murrayed with Conor Murray and Joanna Cooper. New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 Chapters 00:00 Morning arguments and fart pants 01:11 The suitcase verdict — and the laundry dispute 07:05 Ghosts, banshees and your spooky stories 14:10 Moving to Derry, ready or not 18:12 September reset: health, family and finding a balance 21:58 Jo’s phone detox — and the Garda TikTok surprise 24:07 The golf forfeit Jo refuses to do 25:16 Murray v Cooper: quiz time 28:32 Murray Mailbag: the worst thing you’ve forgotten 32:04 October prizes and the gold-or-silver test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conor’s golf swing has upset the internet, and someone spotted Jo shopping and went home to send her a paragraph about her shoulder pads, her ego and her “Nike eyebrows”. Jo has a few thoughts. Meanwhile, Jo is convinced their apartment is haunted, Alfie gets his first haircut, and the September reset is going so well that the producers have staged an intervention. In the Murray Mailbag: the biggest lies you’ve told to get out of something. From faking an injury to getting caught on Sky Sports, some of you have taken your excuses considerably too far. Plus, can Conor finally knock Jo off her quiz throne? Got a story for the Murray Mailbag? Send us a DM on Instagram, and subscribe for more Happily Murrayed with Conor Murray and Joanna Cooper. New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 Chapters 00:00 Two wines still counts as being off it, right? 01:42 The Irish Open — and Jo’s had enough of golf 05:38 Is our apartment haunted? 08:12 Jo’s reality TV obsession 10:40 Conor’s golf swing and Jo’s unwanted DM 16:05 Alfie’s first haircut 17:22 September reset: we’re being called out 22:06 Can Conor finally win the quiz? 26:57 Murray Mailbag: lies to get out of things 32:26 The music that lifts your mood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conor and Jo are back from Marbella — although apparently not everything made it off the plane with them. 👀 This week, they settle a very important relationship question: if one person is carrying the passports, does that automatically make them Airport Dad and responsible for everyone’s luggage too? Conor also reports back from his first pro-am, the house finally starts looking like an actual home, and plans for hosting Christmas immediately descend into negotiations over gate codes and turkey sandwiches. Then Murray v Cooper returns. Jo takes on sport, Conor enters the world of fashion and pop culture, and one Sydney Sweeney question causes considerably more trouble than expected. There’s also another September Reset check-in before the Murray Mailbag asks: when did you realise you were completely comfortable in your relationship — and can couples ever become too comfortable? Farting etiquette, bathroom boundaries, shaved legs and several things Jo would simply rather never know about. New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 Chapters 00:00 Conor Takes On His First Pro-Am 03:31 Marbella & The Airport Dad Argument 07:24 Jo Is Giving Up Drink… Apparently 09:00 House Update: Halloween, Christmas & Moving In 12:06 Who’s Hosting Christmas? 17:22 Murray v Cooper: Sport vs Fashion 22:30 September Reset: Are They Actually Improving? 24:07 Murray Mailbag: When Do Couples Get Comfortable? 27:18 Conor’s Full-Body Grooming Revelation 29:00 Recommendations & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conor needs some space, Jo has a serious screen-time problem… and apparently some of your partners are absolutely disgusting. 🤢 This week, Conor and Jo reveal why life in their increasingly cramped apartment is pushing them towards Unhappily Murrayed, while the countdown to finally moving into their new house continues. Then things take a turn as they discover some of the most disgusting things people have caught their partners doing — from booger walls to fingernails being saved for later. You have been warned. The September Reset also hits its first major obstacle when Jo checks her screen time and discovers just how many hours of her week disappeared into social media. And in the Murray Mailbag: Jo reveals the drastic measures she once took after locking herself out of her student house, a listener wonders whether she should fly to Sicily for a holiday romance, and Conor and Jo tackle lazy partners, bad relationships and whether you should listen when everyone in your life tells you someone is wrong for you. New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 Chapters 00:00 Coming Up 00:49 Conor & Jo Need Some Space 03:13 Alfie’s Wholesome Weekend 05:57 House Update: Are They Ever Moving In? 08:26 The Most Disgusting Things Your Partners Do 🤢 11:19 September Reset: Jo Has a Problem 13:48 How Much Time Is Jo REALLY Spending on Social Media? 16:03 Conor Takes Up Boxing 18:24 Murray Mailbag: You Knew It Was a Bad Idea… 21:09 Should She Fly to Sicily for a Holiday Romance? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September feels like a fresh start — so Conor and Jo are giving their lives a full audit. This week, they score themselves across four areas: Body, Mind, Home Life and Soul — and work out what actually needs to change. Things get slightly uncomfortable when they compare their phone screen time and discover Jo spent an average of 7 hours and 6 minutes a day on her phone the previous week, including nearly 14 hours on TikTok. 😳 Is it officially intervention time? They also get honest about how becoming parents has affected their relationship, why date nights and cooking together have disappeared, getting stronger and healthier, being more present around Alfie and the changes they want to make throughout September. Plus, Conor plans a mystery trip for Jo, there's an update from the house build, Jo wonders whether The Weeknd was harvesting her energy, and Conor reveals the one date he apparently cannot remember. 🎃 Join in with the Happily Murrayed September Reset and let us know what you're changing this month. New episodes every week. 🤍 00:00 Coming Up 01:12 Alfie Pulls a Sickie & Conor Plans a Mystery Trip 04:27 Did The Weeknd Harvest Jo’s Energy? 07:24 Are Kids Just… Annoying? 09:47 Conor Takes On the Limerick Hurlers 12:39 House Build Update & Conor’s Halloween Problem 16:23 The September Life Audit 21:25 MIND: Books, Phones & Jo’s Screen Time Confession 29:00 HOME LIFE: Has Parenting Changed Their Relationship? 31:06 SOUL & The September Reset Challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Conor reports back from Ibiza, including party naps, questionable dancing and casually finding himself beside Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Meanwhile, Jo heads to London, does some serious damage at Bicester Village and finally lands a Topshop job years after repeatedly being turned down by them. We also launch Murray v Cooper — our new quiz designed to find out whether either of them can actually back up the things they confidently talk about every week. First up: Conor on pensions and Jo on the Rules of the Road. 🚗 Then it's over to the Murray Mailbag: "I love my partner, but I'll never understand why they..." Dishwashers. Chewing. Whistling. Being late. Toilet habits. Leaving doors open. Clothing tags. And yes, several immediate calls for divorce. Let us know the completely irrational thing your partner does that drives you mad. New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 Chapters Based on the pre-edit transcript, so these may need a small adjustment against the final export. 00:00 Coming Up 00:45 Conor Survives Ibiza 02:05 Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley 03:11 Three Nights of Ibiza Clubs 04:18 Conor's WHOOP Exposes His Dancing 04:56 Jo's London Weekend 05:19 Four Hours at Bicester Village 06:04 The Shared Celine Fleece 07:48 Jo Negotiates a YSL Discount 09:33 Alfie & The Terrible Twos 10:43 How Many Calories Are in Champagne?! 11:56 Alfie Falls Out of Bed 13:36 Jo's Topshop Full-Circle Moment 14:40 Murray v Cooper Begins 15:14 Conor's Pension Quiz 16:39 Jo's Rules of the Road Quiz 19:22 Murray Mailbag: Things Our Partners Do That Drive Us Mad 20:18 The Dishwasher Wars 21:05 Jo's Packing Chaos 22:43 Chewing, Whistling & Jo's Pet Hates 26:28 Being Late: Conor vs Jo 27:26 Why Can't Men Plan Dates? 28:22 The Toilet Complaints 😂 29:13 Conor Irons Bedsheets for Guests 30:42 Taps, Clothing Tags & The New House Rules 31:15 Ronaldo, Georgina & Marriage Agreements 32:14 Jo's New Engagement Ring 32:48 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A missing diamond, secret runaway funds and one question that seriously divided the Murray household: should couples have their own money? This week, Jo reveals the panic of realising the diamond had disappeared from her ring mid-flight to Mallorca — and the small matter of whether Conor had actually insured it. 👀 Then it's over to the Murray Mailbag, where things get surprisingly heated. Should married couples combine everything? Should you always have money that's completely your own? If one partner earns more, should they have more spending money? And is keeping an emergency "runaway fund" just sensible? Plus, your answers to the most ridiculous thing your partner has ever spent money on — featuring unused golf memberships, Star Wars helmets, pedigree sheep, €100 worth of coffee beans for someone without a coffee machine… and a €7,000 watch. Elsewhere, Conor prepares for Ibiza with the best of intentions, Jo survives the Dublin Horse Show, and we discover an entirely new world of tiny horses. New episodes of Happily Murrayed every week. 🤍 Send your questions to HappilyMurrayedPod@gmail.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow Happily Murrayed for new episodes every week. Chapters 00:00 Coming Up 01:50 Conor Prepares For Ibiza 03:16 "Best Intentions Murray" 04:39 Jo & Conor At The Dublin Horse Show 08:48 Jo's Bali Horse-Riding Controversy 09:45 The Sexist Car Park Pillar Strikes Again 10:40 Jo Takes Someone's Wing Mirror Off 12:39 Jo's Previous Car Crash Story 14:53 Jo Loses Her Diamond On The Flight 18:34 Murray Mailbag: Should Couples Have Their Own Money? 21:06 If One Partner Earns More, Should They Get More? 22:19 Jo Doesn't Believe In Pensions 😂 24:41 Should Every Woman Have A Runaway Fund? 26:10 Joint Accounts vs Separate Money 28:45 What's The Most Ridiculous Thing Your Partner Has Bought? 30:58 Your Partners' Wildest Purchases 33:49 So... Should Couples Have Separate Money? 34:27 Recommendations & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Family Holidays, Compliment-Fishing and Backing Up Your Partner... | Happily Murrayed Conor and Jo are back from their family holiday, with all sorts of stories that show just how much parenthood can change things. Plus, Joanna learns mid-show about an unpaid gig Conor has booked her in for, while this week's Murray Mailbag raises all sorts of questions around backing up your partner in public... Send your questions to HappilyMurrayedPod@gmail.com New episodes every Thursday. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow Happily Murrayed for new episodes every week. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:43 Family Holiday Memories 06:10 Conor's Surprise for Joanna 09:02 Mallorca Review 12:43 ROKA Restaurant 14:47 Family Holiday Anxiety 17:08 The Murray Mailbag 23:25 Recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You asked. We answered. And things got personal very quickly.👀 In this special AMA episode, Conor and Jo take on your questions about marriage, parenting, rugby, weddings, their house build and everything in between. They reveal what they fancy most about each other, the habits that drive them mad, how they chose Alfie’s name, what life as a rugby couple was really like, Conor’s worst injury and whether kids belong at weddings. There are also wedding regrets, house-build arguments, sleep struggles, baby names, jealousy, relationship advice and some answers they probably should have kept to themselves. Send your questions to HappilyMurrayedPod@gmail.com New episodes every Thursday. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow Happily Murrayed for new episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You may as well call me Mommy... 😅 This week, Jo reveals just how much planning goes into a family holiday after Conor admits he barely knows where they're even staying in Majorca. Is this what marriage looks like... or is Jo basically his mother at this point? Elsewhere, the pair tackle one of your biggest relationship dilemmas yet: is it ever OK to have a work wife or work husband? The Murray Mailbag is split. Plus, holiday excitement, toddler travel, coconut margaritas, packing stress, recommendations and plenty of laughs along the way. 👇 Let us know in the comments... Are work wives and work husbands harmless... or crossing a line? 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow Happily Murrayed for new episodes every week. 00:00 Intro 01:29 Life Update: Jo's Girls Trip & Conor's Solo Parenting 02:25 Jo's Mykonos Stories 05:18 Conor's All-Ireland Final Weekend 08:55 Mallorca Family Holiday Plans 11:16 Holiday Packing: Jo vs Conor 14:50 Shrek, Margaritas & Airport Encounters 17:02 Murray Mailbag: Are Work Wives & Work Husbands OK? 23:43 Listener DMs 25:25 Recommendation Of The Week 27:18 See You Next Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should you tell your partner everything your friends tell you... or are some secrets meant to stay between friends? This week's Murray Mailbag completely split opinion. Jo and Conor debate whether couples should tell each other everything, where the line is between gossip and confidence, and read some of the wildest stories you've ever sent us. Elsewhere, we enjoy two rare date nights, accidentally turn up to the wrong night of Dermot Kennedy, discover one of Ireland's best restaurants, and Jo somehow ends up with paprika in her eyes. Plus, another house update, relationship quizzes, and your recommendations. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook @HappilyMurrayed Get in touch: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 0:00 – Coming up 0:38 – Car trouble & an "electrical fault" 3:55 – Two date nights in one week 4:06 – Our stay at Omos / incredible food 8:20 – Dermot Kennedy... on the wrong night 10:17 – Toddler tantrums & parenting updates 12:17 – Conor's perfect sports day 15:04 – Couple quiz: annoying habits 17:08 – Murray Mailbag: Should you tell your partner everything your friends tell you? 23:58 – More unbelievable cheating stories 28:18 – Listener recommendations 29:35 – Jo's favourite snack 30:31 – The paprika disaster 😂 32:10 – Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Would you be happy for your partner to go on holiday without you? This week's Murray Mailbag sparked one of our biggest debates yet. From lads' trips and girls' holidays to trust, jealousy and independence, Jo and Conor react to your brilliant responses and chat about why time apart might actually be good for a relationship. Elsewhere, Jo explains why she's convinced their bedroom is haunted after another sleep paralysis episode, including the time she accidentally terrified Miss Russia at Miss Universe. Conor shares an unforgettable story about partying with the All Blacks after one of Ireland's biggest matches, and there's another update on the house build. Plus, recommendations and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday. 🤍 Chapters 00:00 – Coming up 00:35 – Catch-up: Hurling final & a huge weekend of sport 04:21 – Jo thinks their bedroom is haunted 👻 05:21 – Sleep paralysis & terrifying Miss Russia 09:29 – House build update 11:19 – Saunas, cold plunges & "men don't struggle enough anymore" 12:50 – Ireland's win over Australia & rugby tour stories 15:33 – The All Blacks food fight 🍳 17:00 – Murray Mailbag: Would you let your partner go on holiday without you? 21:25 – The "Let Them" theory 29:35 – Weekly recommendations 34:01 – Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Happily Murrayed, Jo and Conor get into one of the messiest relationship debates yet — can you actually be friends with an ex? It starts simple… and quickly spirals into cheating, loyalty, who should tell who, and whether men really are more likely to cheat. Before that, we chat Alfie’s first ever cinema trip (which nearly broke Jo), the latest house build updates, Conor’s growing obsession with golf, and the argument over barn doors and golf simulators. Plus, why we won’t post Alfie’s face online - and our latest true crime recommendations. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook @HappilyMurrayed Get in touch: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com Chapters 0:00 – Coming up 0:28 – Foot ratings, feet pics & weird DMs 2:27 – Rollers, face masks & golf weekends 4:12 – Alfie’s first cinema trip 6:10 – Why we don’t show Alfie online 9:27 – House build update 12:18 – The bath in the middle of the room? 13:01 – The Nigerian goalkeeper obsession 14:39 – Barn door regrets 15:30 – Golf simulator negotiations 19:05 – Murray Mailbag: Can you be friends with an ex? 24:24 – The wildest cheating story we’ve heard 25:15 – Would you tell someone they’re being cheated on? 29:40 – Jo’s advice for toxic relationships 31:14 – Recommendations: true crime podcasts 33:17 – Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Happily Murrayed, Jo kicks things off with a road rage story that somehow ended with her being called an “entitled bitch” in Brown Thomas 😅 We recap a huge weekend at Ascot, Olivia Dean in Marlay Park, and the chaos of leaving Alfie with a babysitter for the first time. In this week’s Murray Mailbag, we react to your wildest and cringiest dating stories — from lads bringing cousins on dates to mattress-on-the-floor icks. Plus, Jo shares the manifestation story behind winning Miss Ireland, and Conor opens up about how visualisation shaped his rugby career. New episodes every Tuesday 🤍 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook @HappilyMurrayed Get in touch: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com Chapters 0:00 – Coming up 0:37 – Jo’s road rage confession 3:08 – Ascot recap 5:37 – Olivia Dean in Marley Park 7:12 – Jo’s concert “altercation” 8:57 – First babysitter chaos 11:01 – Murray Mailbag: cringiest dating stories 13:33 – Should you split the bill on a first date? 15:38 – Spotify comments & feedback 16:10 – Jo’s manifestation story 18:40 – Conor on visualisation in rugby 20:17 – House build update 21:54 – Wedding anniversary gifts 24:58 – Was Conor an altar boy? 26:21 – Recommendations 28:22 – Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Happily Murrayed, we’re getting into the big one — is dad guilt even a thing? Jo opens up about the reality of being away from Alfie and why mum guilt never really switches off, while Conor argues dads feel it too… just in a very different way. We’re also fully in World Cup fever in our house, with Alfie football-mad and the tournament taking over everything. Plus, we get into the reality of living together — and whether it actually means more or less sex. There’s also the Murray Mailbag, your stories on what living with your partner is really like, and our weekly recommendations. As always, it’s honest, chaotic and probably oversharing. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook @HappilyMurrayed Get in touch: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com Chapters 0:00 – Coming up 0:37 – Royal Ascot prep 1:31 – World Cup fever in our house 3:24 – Is dad guilt even a thing? 4:30 – Jo’s panic on the plane home 8:02 – Solo dates with Alfie 11:03 – Alfie’s World Cup obsession 13:17 – We’re not fun anymore (0.0 beers) 15:25 – Jo’s Pride brunch plans 17:05 – Murray Mailbag 17:18 – What living together is actually like 18:22 – Biggest relationship reality checks 20:12 – Cleaners saving relationships 21:37 – Does living together mean more sex? 22:23 – Living near the in-laws 24:03 – Recommendations 24:31 – Best breakfast rolls 26:14 – Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Happily Murrayed, Jo tells the story of failing her driving test in just seven minutes… and why Conor had to come rescue her after crashing the car (again). We also celebrate our third wedding anniversary, talk house updates, interior design decisions, and why Conor still isn’t over losing carpet in the bedroom. In this week’s Murray Mailbag, we get into Leaving Certs, GCSEs, A-Levels, long-distance relationships, summer romances, how many kids we’d like, parenting differences, and what our death row meals would be. Plus: Derry food chat, fighting in relationships, and Jo’s dream job if she wasn’t doing this. This episode is brought to you by Paul Sheeran Jewellers. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, searching for the perfect engagement ring, or treating yourself to something timeless, Paul Sheeran Jewellers offers an exceptional collection of fine jewellery and luxury watches from some of the world’s most renowned brands. Chapters 0:00 – Coming up 0:34 – Jo crashed the car… again 2:47 – Jo’s disastrous driving test story 5:08 – Our 3rd wedding anniversary 7:20 – House update & the hardwood floor decision 10:03 – Anniversary date at the jewellers & F1 simulators 11:39 – Murray Mailbag begins 11:43 – How did we do in school? (Leaving Cert / A-Levels) 17:13 – Long-distance relationship advice 19:33 – How we argue (and why couples who “never fight” are lying) 20:52 – Cringe dating stories 22:31 – How many more kids do we want? 23:50 – Parenting differences & screen time 26:14 – Death row meals 27:54 – Where would we be if rugby/modeling never happened? 29:43 – Listener feedback 31:45 – Recommendations of the week 33:30 – Outro 📩 Send us your questions, dilemmas & stories: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Follow Happily Murrayed on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube 🤍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Happily Murrayed, Jo tells us all about her trip to Portofino with Penneys — from €60 bellinis and Hugo spritzes to dancing in the streets of Italy and accidentally ruining pesto in a cooking class. Meanwhile, Conor spent the weekend in Kerry reliving his childhood summers in Derrynane and explaining the very strange tradition of teenage “shifting” on the rocks after beach rugby. We also answer your Murray Mailbag questions — including whether a jog is an acceptable first date, whether the man should always pay on date one, and how Jo handled the attention that came with dating one of Ireland’s biggest rugby stars. Plus: jealousy in relationships, World Cup predictions, engagement stories with the Ireland lads, and why people keep calling Jo “Joanne.” Chapters 0:00 – Coming up 2:20 – Kerry vs Portofino 4:50 – Jo’s Portofino trip (and Conor’s suspicions) 8:49 – Conor’s childhood summers in Kerry 10:37 – The “summer shifting” stories 11:46 – Murray Mailbag begins 11:50 – Should wives take their husband’s surname? 13:47 – How do you ask someone out? 14:39 – Best first date ideas (coffee, drinks… or a jog?) 17:32 – How Jo handled Conor’s rugby fame 18:35 – The girl who nearly made a move on Conor 21:03 – Are we jealous in relationships? 22:42 – World Cup sweepstakes & favourite teams 23:55 – Which teammate does Conor miss most? 24:37 – The Dubai engagement story 25:57 – Should we do a wedding special? 26:34 – Jo’s biggest pet peeve: being called Joanne 27:40 – Outro 📩 Send us your questions, dilemmas & stories: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Follow Happily Murrayed on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube 🤍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Happily Murrayed, we uncover Conor’s surprisingly extensive beauty regime — from facials and shaving his legs to getting salmon sperm injected into his face. After years of slagging Joanna for her modelling jobs and skincare routines, it turns out Conor might be just as high maintenance after all. We also chat about our first RTÉ radio interview, Jo’s glamorous Portofino modelling trip, watching the European Cup final in a very Leinster-heavy pub, and a brilliant listener email from a Dub trying to adjust to life in Derry. Plus: Murray Mailbag questions, Pete O’Mahony’s plans for our future garden, the butter chicken incident, and our recommendation of the week. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Coming up 2:50 – Catch up: our first RTÉ radio interview 4:40 – Watching the European Cup final in a Leinster pub 6:10 – Jo’s best ever facial 7:10 – Conor’s salmon sperm treatment 9:10 – Jo’s Portofino modelling job 9:50 – Listener callback: adjusting to life in Derry 14:00 – Callback: the Derry Chinese restaurant airlift 15:00 – Murray Mailbag 15:30 – Opinions on Whoop bands 17:30 – Pete O’Mahony’s plans for our garden 18:30 – Who takes the longest to get ready? 19:20 – The Jurgen Klopp story 20:20 – Who’s the better cook? 22:30 – The Butter Chicken Story 23:30 – Recommendation of the week: Peelers and The Walk Amongst Us 📩 Send us your questions, dilemmas & stories: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Follow Happily Murrayed on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube 🤍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Happily Murrayed, we’re all over the place in the best way possible 🤍 We get into Alfie’s first time swimming, Conor’s unexpected trip to a London gentlemen’s club, and Joanna’s big night away that somehow ended with her arriving home in somebody else’s jeans. We also chat about how becoming parents has completely changed the way we think about life, death and everything in between. There’s more feedback from listeners, more Murray Mailbag questions, another house-build disagreement (wood floors vs carpet floors), and Jo tries to justify buying wooden dumbbells. Plus, Conor opens up about retirement, whether he misses rugby, and the call from Ronan O’Gara that nearly took us to France. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Coming up 1:30 – Bikini or salad? Part II 3:00 – Catch-up 4:30 – Alfie’s first time swimming 6:45 – Conor’s visit to a London gentlemen’s club 9:30 – Joanna’s big night away in London 12:00 – How having a child changes your view on life and death 15:13 – Listener feedback 17:00 – The Murray Mailbag 17:30 – House-build disagreement: wood floors vs carpet 19:30 – Jo’s wooden dumbbells 21:30 – Does Conor miss rugby? 25:10 – The call from ROG to go to France — and why we didn’t go 30:00 – More Murray Mailbag questions 📩 Send us your questions, dilemmas & stories: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Follow Happily Murrayed on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube 🤍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re back for Episode 2 of Happily Murrayed 🤍 This week we chat about Conor's trip to Anfield, why we’re making the move to Derry, whether Alfie will end up playing for Ulster one day, and why Chinese cuisine has such a special place in the hearts and bellies of Derry people. We also get into some parenting advice sent into the Murray Mailbag and open up about the weeks after Alfie was born — including Conor having to head straight into Ireland camp days later. Plus: Jo’s Mini Cooper at a rugby match, the advice that shaped Conor’s career, and plenty more. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Coming up 2:20 – Catch up: Anfield & Paddy The Baddy 7:00 – Murray Mailbag 8:00 – Why we’re moving to Derry 11:00 – Conor’s mentors’ advice 11:50 – Will Alfie play for Ulster? 12:30 – Jo’s Mini Cooper story at the rugby match 13:00 – Parenting advice 15:30 – What happened after Alfie was born — and why rugby didn’t stop 21:00 – Why Derry food is the best ever 📩 Send us your questions, dilemmas & stories: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Follow Happily Murrayed on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’ve finally done it… we’ve started a podcast. In our very first episode, we’re straight into it - fresh from a chaotic weekend at our friends’ wedding in Italy, running on no sleep and trying to figure out how Jo ended up balling her eyes out to a priest. We get into the story of how we met (which, as it turns out, we remember very differently), from first impressions to our first kiss - including Drake’s role in it all. Outside of that, there’s plenty going on - Alfie has conjunctivitis, the house build is in full swing, and Jo (along with the builder) is doing everything she can to stop Conor installing a half door. We dive into the Murray Mailbag and we give advice on moving in together for the first time, why the robot hoover has become a major issue… and the one thing Conor still can’t understand about Joanna. Get involved: 📩 Email: happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Instagram: @happilymurrayedpod 🎵 TikTok: @happilymurrayedpod ▶️ YouTube: Happily Murrayed 📘 Facebook: Happily Murrayed Send us your dilemmas, questions or stories - the messier the better Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happily Murrayed is us - Conor and Joanna - chatting about our lives, our relationship, and everything that comes with it. From big life moments to the everyday chaos in between, we share the stuff that’s going on with us, the things we disagree on, and the moments that probably should’ve stayed private. We’re figuring things out as we go - balancing life with baby Alfie, building a home, busy work lives, and trying to keep some sense of normality along the way. It doesn’t always go to plan. This is a podcast about relationships - the good bits, the messy bits, and the moments that nearly break you. We don’t always remember things the same way, we don’t always agree, and we definitely don’t have all the answers… but we’ll give it a go. Each week, we also hear from you - your questions, your stories, your dilemmas - and react in the only way we know how: honestly, and usually with a bit of slagging. If you’re here for the chaos, relationship honesty, or just to feel a bit better about how you’re doing it, you’re in the right place. Get involved: 📩 happilymurrayedpod@gmail.com 📱 Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / Facebook: Happily Murrayed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
