14: Interrogation Techniques

We’ve all done our fair share of job interviews – but what have we learned? And what do we say when asked what our worst traits are?!

Sisters Beatrice and Rosemary Mac Cabe sit down to talk about their interview experiences. Some that were good, some, er, that resulted in someone walking out of the room. Plus: the job Beatrice lasted less than 24 hours in before walking out due to her principles. Yes, “principles”.

Plus, there’s a dramatic mid-episode ordeal that involves Beatrice leaving the room. You. Just. Wait.

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s’Mothered (again) – sorry

John Connolly’s Woman in the Woods*, which has convinced Beatrice that we should all be able to switch our emotions on and off at will

A volte face, the official line

The fateful lobby of DVF’s studio in New York

“Osmosal”, we have now confirmed, is NOT a word

What happens when you offer up your ideas at an interview, DON’T get the job and then see your concepts popping up later? (Here’s what happened when Balenciaga was involved...)

Our mother really, REALLY loved the Pavarotti movie

The Guardian stole my movie review idea!

Also from The Guardian, “More than ‘Strong Females’: why the best TV gets inside women’s heads”

Sally Field: “You like me!”

Manchán Magan’s Thirty-Two Words for Field*

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You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you’ll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysisterOur Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.

Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. Not Without My Sister is a member of The Warren, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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