Ruth Barry joined us this week and opened up about her harsh upbringing, her struggles with addiction and how it all led her to commit an assault that left her in prison. Ruth was using her sentence to work on anger management, self improvement and recovering from her addiction before she fell pregnant while on temporary release. As an expectant mother, her treatment in prison changed dramatically, but her youngest daughter gave her the focus to continue to work on herself and to end the cycle o...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Can Terry be trusted with responsibility, or would he go mad with power? His thoughts on running a Talking Bollox recording offer a window into his thoughts. Calvin has a story for us about an accidental windfall of hundreds of millions of dollars, all thanks to the fancy orange juice, and it leads us to wonder how we’d best squander a fortune – including paying each other to do things we really don’t want to, and a gigantic new attraction for all of Dublin to enjoy. We have some uninspiring lon...
Aug 12, 2025•24 min
While Terry's away this week, we've gone back through the 228 previous episodes we've done and picked some of our favourites - Although it's hard to choose out of all the great guests. We've got The Script's Danny O'Donoghue speaking about his grief after losing his bandmate and lifelong friend Mark Sheehan, and neuroscientist Sabina Brennan on preventing cognitive decline. Ireland international Killian Phillips tells us about his debut and his late night adventures egging Terence, and free dive...
Aug 07, 2025•55 min
Terry says the wrong thing and digs a deep, dark hole for himself that he struggles to get out of, even with help, Calvin has been mixing with architects and has found himself a new enemy. We hear Terry’s case for kissing his front door, no matter what the neighbours think, and there is some vastly underappreciated news of a whale sighting . Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com...
Aug 05, 2025•25 min
PJ came into us thinking he'd have nothing new to say since he was first on a year ago. And within 2 minutes, he proved himself wrong launching into tirades about hoarding and tales of regrettable tattoos and wonky ears. He has a few words of warning for Terence about the reality of becoming a dad to a mad son, and fills us in on the sketch he made with Robert Sheehan and Darren Conway that blew up. Not to mention his story of attending girls schools as the only boy. There's also bike chat and z...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 4 min
It's an emotional one this week as Terry, Calvin and substitute teacher/producer Siobhan discuss the saddest films of all time with poor Zach Effron's face getting caught up in the debate. A listener ask whether you'd prefer your child to become a professional footballer or a doctor and a deep and meaningful about much missed chocolate bars ends up with adult toys in a Kinder egg. Send all of your questions and messages to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com...
Jul 29, 2025•27 min
Kirsty Forde was 17 when she fell in love with Glenn Fullam and they were happy together for years, until one day Glenn got a pain in his back. He ignored it for as long as he could, until he finally went to the hospital. At first the doctors weren't too concerned, but then they called him back in and diagnosed him with cancer. Glenn passed away just four months later. He was only 26 years old. Kirsty told us the heartbreaking story of his quick illness and the pain both she and their young son ...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 40 min
A listener question stinks the gaff out as the boys get a sniff of some of their least favourite smells. Calvin takes a nine iron to Golf yet again and they graciously invite Denis Desmond to invite them to watch Celtic in Glasgow. They hear about an emotional discovery in Kildare and there's a split in the studio between seeing in the dark or having a monkey's tail. Send all of your questions and messages to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com...
Jul 22, 2025•27 min
It's a week since we took to the stage at the Bord Gáis for our biggest sold out live show to date and we're still on a come down from all the excitement. From lie detector tests and gender reveals, to Maniac 2000 - The show was packed from start to finish and we went through everything the audience didn't see on the night. We wonder where we should take the live show next and reveal the plans we have that we didn't get to use at this show. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RI...
Jul 17, 2025•52 min
What is the cheapest and best way to end a live show? Playing Maniac 2000 of course and blowing the roof off the Bord Gáis, but that wasn't the only highlight of the show, and Terence brings in unwanted gifts to celebrate a great night. There's a revelation about the saying "as blind as a bat", confusion over the difference between a common household safety pins and the pin in a grenade and Calvin cringes at the thoughts of overhearing a break up. The discussion quickly goes down the gutter, or ...
Jul 15, 2025•25 min
This week was a chaotic one and we blame Shane Todd for telling us to have Micky Bartlett and Willie Thompson on together. The boys sat down and took off running with debates about gills vs. wings, an explanation of the 12th of July for dummies and Adam Sandler impressions. Willie and Micky are part of a thriving comedy scene in the North and told us how attitudes towards Northern Irish and working class comedians are changing and what it's like to be a part of that progress. The lads don't worr...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 26 min
The small parts of everyday life are occupying our minds, from how to do a wash, to how to make the perfect slice of toast and even the ever present fear that lives unseen inside us. Calvin argues for the advantages to defending your home from intruders while in the nip, to how the instinct for a shortcut is in the DNA. He's also (possibly) caught faking a speed walk across town, and we hear the case for being allowed to scream (in a friendly way) at dogs. Send all of your questions and comments...
Jul 08, 2025•25 min
When Una Ennis' 7 year old son Archie was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a condition that causes his muscles to weaken, her plea for help was shared all across social media. She told us how she first began to notice that Archie was struggling with basic things like jumping and climbing the stairs and how their family has coped since receiving the news of his diagnosis. Incredibly, Una and all of Archie's Army have now raised over 1 million euro for advanced treatments that can help ...
Jul 03, 2025•44 min
We begin with controversy and farce over late trains, leading to accusations of international sabotage. Terry argues Calvin can’t take a slagging and it almost goes completely out of hand as we have accusations of being a rat firing around the studio. We hear all about the Talking Bollox day out at an awards ceremony, from Terry arriving late due to a wardrobe malfunction of his own making, and him getting a fire exit confused with the jacks. Calvin has taken two holidays in everyone’s book exce...
Jul 01, 2025•31 min
Doireann Garrihy was our guest this week and took us back to the start from her dad's flirting tactics that helped win over her mam, to her famous godfather. She also told us about her time studying drama, blowing up on Snapchat and more recently, her decision to walk away from a successful breakfast radio show on RTÉ. In between bleeps, Doireann told us who her favourite podcast guest was and how she found out she offended someone with an impression online. She also did her best to teach Terenc...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 29 min
We’re bringing you a very special extra episode this week, and giving you a peek behind the curtain at what goes on over on TBX. For the very first time, and just this once, we are bringing a TBX episode to everyone for free. Last month we ran a couple of quizzes on TBX, this episode was the second and the most chaotic. Things got out of hand and the quizmaster (Terry) lost control. What followed was some of the most ridiculous, chaotic and competitive moments we’ve had in the studio. This is an...
Jun 25, 2025•48 min
Would it be better to be feared or loved? Does it matter if you’re a podcast host at a live show, a football manager or a maniacal dictator? In a bout of curious historical trivia we get a brief chat about OJ Simpson and some fascinating and farcical insights into a little known element of 9/11. There’s questions about starting a business, pissing every minute of the day and a heated debate over what counts as a sauce. There are bad ideas about delivering ice creams and an unanswered question ab...
Jun 24, 2025•25 min
Just weeks after his debut for the Irish senior squad, Killian Phillips joined us in studio. He told us what it means for him to play for his country and how he always told his late granddad that he would represent Ireland one day. Killian's road to professional football wasn't always straightforward and he took us through his career from Sunday league to playing against clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United. He also told us how he went from sitting on the bench in the Premier League to bei...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 20 min
We get unverified news that dogs are evolving in an environmentally conscious way, and seagulls are eating fancy ice creams. We hear about some very strange, and shameful, food eating habits this week. Calvin wants to know what the hierarchy is on the bus, between man, woman, child and pet. He also makes a few dog jokes, and dad jokes, that cross the line. We’re very aware we’ve been conned into breaking our own ban on animal talk, and we can’t hold ourselves back from somehow talking about a be...
Jun 17, 2025•25 min
In this week's episode , Sabina Brennan returns to discuss the fascinating connection between neuroscience and manifesting as well as her new book, "The Neuroscience of Manifesting: The Magical Science of Getting the Life You Want" which explores how our thoughts can shape our reality. They all join forces to take on the myths surrounding the law of attraction and reveal why it's about taking action, not just wishful thinking. Sabina also shares insights on self-compassion and discovering your t...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Sometimes it can be hard to describe what an episode of Talking More Bollox is like. This one of those weeks. We go from Leitrim’s first traffic late (surprisingly late), to Calvin’s fear of the ruthless elderly women down the local, and on to confusion and hostility over the definition of a second cousin. We take up the challenge of creating carnage in the Ilac, ponder Terry’s ongoing Argos mystery, try to explain why there was no “first” human being, teleport through time, and doubt the existe...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min
We've spoken so much on this podcast about our experiences with the Guards, but it's hard to know who to go to if you want to have your voice heard by someone who can make actual change. The Policing and Community Safety Authority sit down with the Commissioner and with senior gardaí on a regular basis to discuss how policing resources are being used and their CEO Helen Hall joined us this week. Helen spoke about why it's so important that the there is oversight watching what the Guards are doin...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We have a special bonus bonus for you all this week thanks to our pals at Tesco ,Can't Argue With That and things get hilariously heated as the boys get into their own arguments trying to settle yours. Is bean juice ketchup? What is the definition of a hot-dog? The 'big shop' vs 'the 'quick shop' debate and is a door 'on' when it's open or closed? It'll ALL make sense when you listen...well kinda. Thanks again to Tesco for their support. The value provided by Tesco through their Aldi price match...
Jun 04, 2025•30 min
It’s a mad bundle of questions this week, and we can't take the blame for that. Calvin rages against Terry and toxic masculinity, and there’s the claim a famous stretch of Dublin doesn’t actually exist. We’re worrying about ghosts in the garden and giddy at the potential for a Talking Bollox haunting. We accept that Roy Keane wouldn’t tolerate Terence (or Calvin), while Terence alleges he was forced to buy the car, and we’re picking trends to send into oblivion. Send all of your questions and co...
Jun 03, 2025•26 min
This week’s episode sees the return of one of Terry and Calvin’s favourite guests, the inspirational Gerry Hussey. Gerry is back to share his inspiring perspective on overcoming personal obstacles and pushing past self-doubt. From motivating himself out of depression to transforming challenges into triumphs, Gerry emphasizes the importance of choices and accountability in shaping our lives. He also discusses his new book, focusing on how our internal narrative can drive positive change and empow...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 4 min
One listener comes to us with a demand for an apology to Terence, and Eoin and Calvin are getting caught in the crossfire. There’s a chance at living a Groundhog Day, and Terry finds the perfect 24 hours to re-live. Calvin makes the case for the greatness of the octopus, but Terry has a problem with the lack of effort and commitment shown by the animals in the zoo, and he’s offering sly digs as show of his love. Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com...
May 27, 2025•25 min
Fiona Taaffe and her daughter Karinann Cosgrave joined us this week and opened up about how Fiona's struggle with drug addiction affected their family. Fiona never realised she had a problem with drugs, but Karinann told us how she knew what was happening in their home, waking up to parties, putting her own mother to bed and finding drugs in her pockets. When Karinann was taken out of the home, Fiona was free to do as she pleased and her addiction grew. It was only when her family intervened tha...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 9 min
In this special bonus episode of Talking Bollox, Terry and Calvin are coming to you live from TU Dublin – proudly sponsored by the National Tertiary Office. They’re diving into the transformative Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree Programme, a game-changing initiative that’s making higher education accessible and affordable for all. You don’t need points and you won’t pay college fees for the first one to two years while you study locally at your nearest Education and Training Board (ETB). Hear inspirin...
May 21, 2025•50 min
If Terry and Calvin think they can pull the Leitrim wool over the listener's ears, they were proven VERY wrong this week. Having both claimed to never having been to the fair county in last week's bonus, listeners were quick to point out these outrageous lies and a grovelling apology is duly issued. Calvin 'Sherlock' O'Brien blows Terry's mind by guessing his middle name and as ever they tackle the tough questions like how long can you live in your car and we hear about how Terry got on in his d...
May 20, 2025•26 min
In the first half of this episode, we heard all about Sam’s upbringing in the north, joining the IRA, and his brutal treatment in the H Blocks. But that’s not the end of Sam’s story, after being released from prison he headed off to the US where he undertook one of the biggest thefts in US history - Robbing $7.4 million! Sam told us about his decision to steal the money after seeing it laying all around the Brinks and how they had to unload millions from their van before making their escape afte...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 18 min
