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Can’t Cope

Can’t Cope

By: Kelsey Hoare and Rebecca Beausang
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Two cousins. Two cities. Zero filters.


Kelsey and Rebecca have been roaring down the phone at each other for years, so they thought, feck it, let’s make a podcast.

Kelsey’s in London, a rock & roll queen tearing up the music scene. Rebecca’s in Cork, a high-maintenance diva who wouldn’t be seen dead without a blow-dry and a glass of bubbles. One’s loved up, the other’s single and dodging men like it’s a full-time job, but neither of them have their shite together, and that’s exactly why you’ll love them.


Together, they’re an unstoppable riot.


Every week, they dive into the things that wreck your head, make you scream, or have you absolutely HOWLING. Whether it’s nights out that should have ended hours ago or work disasters, if there’s drama, they’re in it, and if there’s a laugh to be had, they’re definitely having it.


And, of course, they’ll be sharing What They Can’t Cope With This Week, which could be anything from the price of a vodka soda to a fella in brown pointy shoes who still thinks he’s a catch.


They’re not here to be wise or offer life-changing advice, but if you love talking nonsense, love the drama (but from a safe distance), and love two women who say what you’re thinking, this is the podcast for you.


New episode every week. Strap in, ya mad thing.


Music by Jessica Hoare


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Kelsey Hoare and Rebecca Beausang
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Episodes
  • #1: Damien from The Den & Men Who Belong in Case Studies
    Feb 11 2025

    It’s the season of love… or the season of absolute torture, depending on who you ask.


    In this debut episode, Kelsey and Rebecca get stuck into their most chaotic, scandalous, and jaw-dropping Valentine’s Day experiences. They’ve dealt with cheating exes, full-blown emotional terrorists, and the kind of men who belong in case studies. Kelsey is actually looking forward to Valentine’s this year, while Rebecca is trying (and failing) to recall a single romantic experience that didn’t end in absolute carnage.


    And if that wasn’t enough, Swarovski is out here acting like Valentine’s Day is a national emergency, sending dramatic warning emails letting people “opt out” of their deeply triggering marketing, because apparently, singleness is something you need to be protected from.


    Oh, and Kelsey’s first crush? Damien from The Den. Make of that what you will.


    It’s bold, hilarious, and the perfect episode to survive the most cursed holiday of the year. Whether you’re in love, single, or just here for the scandal, this one’s for you.


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    44 mins
  • #2: Buses, Butterflies & Certain Death
    Feb 18 2025

    Irrational fears, everyone has them, but some are more unhinged than others.


    Before getting into the madness, Rebecca shares a shambolic leftover story from Episode 1, because apparently, her Valentine’s disasters didn’t end there. This one involves an ex, a 5-minute reunion in Killarney, and the absolute state of a “To My Girlfriend” card from a man who was, in fact, not her boyfriend (nor would he ever be). Naturally, this reminds Kelsey of the opposite nightmare, an ex who actually was her boyfriend but handed her a birthday card that read “To My Friend.”


    Then, the girls dive into irrational fears, and a clear pattern emerges: Rebecca’s are catastrophic, life-threatening and straight out of a Final Destination movie, while Kelsey’s are… butterflies and jelly. Rebecca is convinced she’ll die in a freak bus crash into a river, a bathtub disaster straight out of Coronation Street, or a roof collapsing at any moment, while Kelsey just wants to live in a world where she doesn’t have to think about winged creatures, questionable food textures or the deep psychological horror that is claymation.

    It’s deranged, outrageous, and full of non stop laughter - if nothing else, at least you’ll feel less mad about your own irrational fears.



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    52 mins
  • #3: First Shift on the Back of the Bus & Hear Me Out… Tom Jones
    Feb 25 2025

    First kisses. Cringey, terrifying, and in some cases, highly organised. Rebecca recalls her militant first shift, because at that age, you just had to get it over with. Meanwhile, Kelsey’s was peak Irish culture: at the back of the bus, obviously.


    Then, somehow, they end up discussing Sir Tom Jones (hear Rebecca out), Kelsey relives how Rebecca ruined Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso within hours of its release, and they get slightly derailed by the fact that Viagra is freely available, while women can’t even get antibiotics for basic health issues.


    Oh, and Rebecca might have a very controversial take on Paul Mescal’s level of stardom. You’ve been warned. No plan, no theme, just an absolute scream and questionable opinions.



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    49 mins
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