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Phoning It In

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Phoning It In is a hilarious improvised phone-in show. Each week, host Dave Coffey fields a collection of calls from a bunch of cranks, oddballs and weirdos. Dave is joined in studio by regular guests who will lend some 'expert' advice to the callers. This weekly podcast features some of Ireland's best comedians and improvisers who have (literally) no idea what they're getting themselves into - until their host introduces them on air. To hear your complaint feature in a future episode, spew your bile to phoningitinshow@gmail.com Or message us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @PhoningItInShow For any sponsorship inquiries contact advertising@headstuff.org
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Episodes

132: Peter McGann, Mark Cantan, Ali Fox

This week's topic of the week is ‘spooky stories’. Returning caller Alan got a scare on a bus. Jolene had a run-in with a banshee outside her local Centra. Dave is joined in the studio by Damien the spawn of Satan who says the time of reckoning is upon us. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get e...

Oct 23, 202345 minEp. 132

131: Hannah Mamalis, Kevin McGahern, Ed Sammon

This week's topic of the week is ‘bitter disappointments'. Vinny was jilted at the altar. Jessica's children are all bitter disappointments to her. Dave is joined in the studio by Gerry Fallon AKA 'The Donkey King', who runs Ireland’s largest donkey sanctuary, 'Ass Town'. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of Head...

Oct 09, 202348 minEp. 131

130: Mark Cantan, Kate Feeney, Giles Brody

This week's topic of the week is ‘revenge gone awry'. Valerie tried to get revenge on her cheating husband but it backfired. Dean tried to get revenge on his ex-business partner and ended up making him rich. Dave is joined in the studio by Darren Carmody, a space enthusiast who discovered something out of this world on a beach in Portmarnock. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more...

Sep 25, 202350 minEp. 130

129: Laura O’Leary, Malachy McKeever, Finbarr Doyle

This week's topic of the week is ‘unfulfilled dreams’. Vincent always wanted to go to the moon. Paulie has always dreamed of owning a mini-fridge. Dave is joined in the studio by Karen and Aaron, twins who grew up in the woods after a bear ate their parents on a camping trip. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of ...

Sep 11, 202348 minEp. 129

128: Mark Cantan, Stephen Bradley, Niall Keane

This week's topic of the week is 'stupid mistakes that still haunt you’. Terry mistakenly leaked classified information during The Cold War. Nigel locked himself out of his ambulance. Dave is joined in the studio by Jud Goodbody who solves crimes using a psychic connection to a dead celebrity. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also b...

Aug 28, 202356 minEp. 128

127: Wren Dennehy, Kate Feeney, Sophie Shanley

This week's topic of the week is 'reigns of terror'. Jess is a teacher and her principal is a real dictator. Trish is proud that she runs her book club with an iron fist. Dave is joined in the studio by Debbie Spoons who holds the world record for receiving the most marriage proposals This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a m...

Aug 14, 202339 minEp. 127

126: Erin McGathy, Ronan Carey, Giles Brody

This week's topic of the week is 'Entrepreneurial Failures'. Kennedy's novelty restaurant recently closed down. Justin's cloning business didn’t work out. Dave is joined in the studio by spiritual agony uncle Father Declan Quigg. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus ma...

Jul 31, 202355 minEp. 126

125: Hannah Mamalis, John Morton, Steve Bennett

This week's topic of the week is 'money problems'. Cordelia has been struggling since she quit her job. Roger says it’s 'mo money, mo problems' for him. Dave is joined in the studio by exorcist for hire - Paul Tergeisst. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material an...

Jul 17, 202350 minEp. 125

124: Mark Cantan, Luke Benson, Laura O'Leary

Dave is mysteriously absent this week so Cillian Vermillion and Colin Spress from 'Look What's After Happening' are filling in on hosting duties. This week's topic of the week is 'bargains' or maybe 'aunts/ants'. Colin tries to secure a new internet service provider. Cillian and Colin are joined in the studio by the acrobatic duo Cirque Du Poulet. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 124

123: Ali Fox, John Doran, Aoife Spratt

This week's topic of the week is ‘running out of time’. Daniel is running out of time on his chance to claim your inheritance. Alanna needs to get home but is running out of time. Dave's special guest is an AI that goes by the name of Aiden. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access...

Jun 19, 202345 minEp. 123

122: Kevin McGahern, Michael Fry, Justine Stafford

This week's topic of the week is 'overbearing parents'. Luke's Dad acts more like a drill instructor. Elaine's mother controls her love life. Dave's special guest is former Garda detective Dinny McGuinness who spent a good deal of his career working undercover. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and ...

Jun 05, 202347 minEp. 122

121: Hannah Mamalis, Ronan Carey, Clara de Brún

This week's topic of the week is 'horrible bosses'. Caoimhe's boss is a real dictator. Murph's boss is a prankster. Dave's special guest is the Mayor of Dalkey, Sadhbh Delany Saunders, who has been lambasted in the papers for trying to turn the picturesque seaside town into a giant theme park. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also b...

May 22, 202338 minEp. 121

119: Giles Brody, Ali Fox, Niall Keane

This week's topic of the week is 'pushovers'. Logan is a self-confessed pushover. Terri loves pushovers because she's an influencer. Dave's special guest is Twitch Streamer Mitch Dreamer who blew up for his live streams of him attempting to murder his family and friends. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choice...

May 01, 202345 minEp. 119

118: Pearl O’Rourke, Kate Moylan, John Spillane

This week's topic of the week is 'bad customer service'. Astrid received bad customer service from a male escort service. Maria was not impressed by the limousine she ordered. Dave's special guest is Emmy Calhoun, a professional alibi supplier. HOORAY FOR COMEDY! H ooray For Comedy! is a night of improvised comedy (hosted by Dave Coffey) featuring three of the best acts in Dublin. Wednesday, April 26th - Chaplins Pub - Doors at 7pm. H eadlined by veteran improv troupe Tumbleweed (Pearl O'Rourke ...

Apr 17, 202354 minEp. 118

117: Mark Cantan, Laura O’Leary, Michael Shannon

This week's topic of the week is 'mean landlords'. Willie is fed up with his landlord's games. Tallulah’s landlord has remote access to the heating and keeps turning it off. Dave also chats with Martin who believes his doctor is trying to kill him. Our special guest, joining us from the dark side of the moon, is Irishwoman Patty DeVoy, one of five artists onboard the first civilian voyage around the moon. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com w...

Apr 01, 202352 min

116: 2022 Christmas Special

Ho ho ho! It's the 2022 Christmas Special so this week's callers and guests are all joining us in the spirit of the holiday season… Rick, one of Santa’s elves, is not happy with the changes at The North Pole. John is a policeman who’s trapped in a hostage situation at a Christmas party. Philip is obsessed with Christmas and wants everyone to be as excited as him. Dave's special guest joining him in the studio is none other than Frosty The Snowman! Featuring the Christmassy comic stylings of Aoib...

Dec 19, 202258 minEp. 116

115: Bonus Episode - Medieval Roleplay

Dave chats to Cormac who was kicked out of his medieval reenactment group: The Kingdom. Featuring two gas divils - Hannah Mamalis and Peter McGann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 202213 minEp. 115

114: Michael Fry, Justine Stafford, Dermot Ward

This week's topic of the week is 'rumours'. Gemma spread a rumour that her best friend was a devil worshipper. Simon heard a rumour about 5G and the Irish government. The special studio guest is bonafide Irish country music legend Pat McGee. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Dec 05, 202253 minEp. 114

113: Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell, Killian Sundermann

This week's topic of the week is dangerous vacations. Anto and his friends took a shot at climbing Mount Everest. Sarah went 'snake bothering' in Brazil. Tim and his wife went to the Aillwee Caves. The special studio guest is Evan Knowles who died and visited the afterlife. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad cho...

Nov 21, 202248 minEp. 113

112: Hannah Mamalis, Peter McGann, Stephen Colfer

This week's topic of the week is 'dodgy BnBs'. Alice had a disturbing stay in a BnB in Galway. William thinks the BnB he stayed in was some kind of front for criminals. Dave also chats with Maire whose local convenience store is no longer very convenient. The special studio guest is 'Warlock', Ireland’s premier pickup artist and dating coach. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusiv...

Nov 07, 202249 minEp. 112

111: Mark Cantan, Kate Feeney, Emily Fox

This week's topic of the week is secrets. 'Churles' has been keeping a big secret from his son. Hannah has a secret about her pet schnauzer, Lord Pepperbottom. Deb has a secret so shocking she wants to remain anonymous Our special guest is Coleen Rooney who has moved into her fallout shelter because of an impending global catastrophe. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access...

Oct 24, 202250 minEp. 111

110: Hannah Mamalis, Ali Fox, Stephen Bradley

This week's topic of the week is 'university woes'. Brida is unhappy with her campus accommodation. Ethan was let down by Freshers' Week. The special studio guest is Toby T, the sixth member of pop group 5ive who was ousted due to his unpopularity with the other members. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choice...

Oct 10, 202247 minEp. 110

109: Klankety Klank Preview

Ahead of this week's Dublin Fringe show, Dave chats with Co-Producer Cian Sullivan about Klankety Klank, how it came about, who's in the show and what we're both looking forward to. Then, we take a listen back to the Zoom version of the show which was first broadcast back in April 2021. Featuring: James O'Hagan, Cian Sullivan, Dave Coffey, Alison Spittle, Wren Dennehy, Erin McGathy, Mark Cantan, Peter McGann, Ronan Carey, Sophie Shanley and Stephen Bradley. If you would like to support this show...

Sep 12, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 109

108: Bonus Episode - Microwave Factory

In this bonus episode of Phoning It In, Dave chats with Malcolm who's concerned he might be sterile due to hazardous conditions at his place of work. Featuring Edwin Sammon, Pearl O'Rourke and Malachy McKeever. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank. It’s a completely improvised comedy quiz show with your favourite performers from Phoning It In doing their best celebrity impressions. Get your tickets here: https://...

Sep 05, 202220 minEp. 108

107: Edwin Sammon, Pearl O’Rourke, Malachy McKeever

This week's topic of the week is 'life goals'. Anabel can’t seem to achieve any of her life goals. Craig just crushed his biggest life goal, while people keep stealing Philip's goals. Dave also chats with Norma whose family have started to treat her differently now that she's holy. The special studio guest is Buddy Winters, a self-proclaimed vampire slayer who believes Ireland is seeing a massive spike in vampire activity. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to...

Aug 29, 202249 minEp. 107

106: Laura O’Leary, Niall Cutler, Enda Danite

This week's topic of the week is 'drugs'. Nelly was spooned out of it on some purple crazy sauce recently. Melvin is a drug dealer who thinks drugs are pretty cool. Dave also chats with Ken who feels he was unfairly represented in a recent TV documentary about weirdos. The special studio guest is a professional assassin. For legal reasons, he’s asked that we call him Big Dog. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank....

Aug 15, 202245 minEp. 106

105: Bonus Episode - Blue Cheese

In this bonus episode of Phoning It In, Dave chats with Jodi who is worried that her daughter’s school lunches are contaminated with something. Featuring Ali Fox, Síomha McQuinn and Roxanna Nic Liam. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank. It’s a completely improvised comedy quiz show with your favourite performers from Phoning It In doing their best celebrity impressions. Get your tickets here: https://www.fringef...

Aug 08, 202211 minEp. 105

104: Ronan Carey, Clara de Brún, Stephen Bradley

This week's topic of the week is disappearing Dublin buses. Linda saw a bus evaporate before her eyes. Dave also chats to Bret who lost his towel. The special studio guest is the former mob boss of New Jersey, Tony Carboni, who turned states witness on his fellow mob bosses and now lives in the Witness Protection Programme. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank. It’s a completely improvised comedy quiz show with y...

Aug 01, 202246 minEp. 104
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