Two lads from the inner city of Dublin sitting around doing what they do best, talking bollox. Contact us by email: talkingbollox@goloudnow.com
It's the two boys this week, enjoying a nice relaxed chat ahead of the live show in Vicar Street on Sunday. We talk about what it's like going to festivals and concerts sober, if going on a date is leading someone on, the many uses of the words bollocks, and our ridiculous demands backstage at live shows.,
Ciaran is a singer/songwriter from Dublin's north inner city and a man whose music speaks about where he, and we, came from. He joined us to talk about life growing up in the area, his musical inspirations, what inspires him to make his music, and he has a very questionable zinger. There was plenty more in this episode too, including the biggest viral moment of the week - Terence's very public, and very embarrassing, fall. But as we learned, it isn't an isolated incident.
Lynsey Bennett is our guest this week. She was first diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2017 and endured three and a half years of hell while undergoing chemo She fills us in about life now after the most challenging 18 months, she updates us on how she has managed to keep her cancer stable using holistic treatments and gives us the results of her most recent trip to Germany. Lynsey is a very courages woman who has had to battle a lot over the last few years but she is now looking to move forward...
This is one of the most incredible stories we've heard yet, and the first time we have taken a deep dive into the world of problem gambling. Tony stole €1.75m from his employer to fund a gambling habit that got so out of control he lost of €10m in total, including almost half a million in just 12 hours. This is a great insight into the grip gambling can take on people and how addicts can live a double life with what can be a totally secret addiction.
Eddie Mullins is the Governor of Mountjoy Prison. He came in to us to give us an insight into life in Irish prisons, from the perspective of the prisoners and the prison guards. His views on life, punishment, and rehabilitation are fascinating and it was a pleasure to sit down and get an incredible look into a world that almost everyone has an opinion on, but very few know.
Anna came in to us this week to tell us about her career on stage from Canada to the UK and back home again, to help us with some very tough zingers, and offer some valuable advice on dealing with stage fright ahead of our live show - including some of her own experiences of what it's lime to have a disaster on stage, and just keep going with it. And Anna was also able to bring a little more knowledge to our long running debate on the seagulls of Dublin.
We did an Ask Us Anything this week where we took your questions, and they're a mixed bag. We covered everything from choosing between if you would give up crisps or sweets for life, to our biggest influences in life, the growing pressure of social media to show wealth (whether its real or imagined) and misconceptions around ADHD. This one was a lot of fun and also threw us a few curveballs to really think about. Plus we have some big news about the next live show!
Christy Dignam is one of the legends of Irish life, and his experiences have given him an incredible insight into far more than just the music business. We've had Christy on the show back in the early days and we felt there was a lot more to talk about so we asked him to join us again. We talked about everything from his battles with addiction, to Aslan's plane crash, to the hoodie v jumper debate, and Christy weighs in on the Beatles V Oasis debate. And to wrap it all up, he belted out a couple...
Karl is one of the boys, he's better known by his online persona Awful Gas. He started out streaming and making videos during the pandemic and has developed a large online community, with big followings on YouTube, TikTok and Twitch. This episode is a prime example of how a Talking Bollox episode can spiral far beyond the guest's story. We cover everything from conspiracy theories to ghosts and aliens.
Eric Donovan is a boxer and a person with a story unlike any other. He came in to tell us his incredible life story and talk about plenty besides that, including his favourite podcasts, the problems some kids face when school doesn't work for them, proving the doubters wrong, redemption in life and sport, and of course a bit about boxing! Above all Eric and the lads talk about how recovery is a journey with no destination, but the destination isn't the point.
One month ago we took a huge step and brought Talking Bollox out of the studio and to the people, playing our first ever live show at a sold out Liberty Hall. It was an unforgettable night, with guest Senator Lynn Ruane, Hughie Maughan and Al Foran all joining us for an incredible evening with a crazy crowd.
We go back to the two boys this week, and we're running through a few things listeners have asked us to speak about. We're talking about Terence's theory that the TV licence man doesn't exist; Calvin's eventful week on a ski holiday; Ireland's response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis; Terence's latest film reviews (controversial) and then the future of live shows for the pod - plus plenty more.
This week we welcome Suzanne Jackson to the Talking Bollox studio. Many of you will know her as SoSueMe, she is one of Ireland's most famous people. What not many will know is how hard she grafted to become one of the most successful businesswomen in the country. A brand builder and entrepreneur she was one of the first bloggers in Ireland, long before anyone knew what an influencer was. She used the online world to make connections and build an audience. Many people thought she was mad to pack ...
We finally met our match in the Talking Bollox world. We thought we were able to talk some bollox until we met Enya. There’s some great chats in this one and some mad detours including Tinder, American sports, Ronaldo and sign language. Enya also tells us about how she got into comedy from her first sketch to eventually selling out Vicar Street. Selling out Vicar St sounds like good craic doesn't it? We might try that ourselves 👀. Enya also discusses what it’s like to be a female comedian and h...
Comedian Des Bishop has had a fascinating life and he came in to offer us some of the knowledge he's collected along the way - from dealing with imposter syndrome, to handling pressure, to the differences between choices and chances in all our lives.
We all remember Brian from his first appearance in episode 37, but while that chat was about his personal story, this is him bringing his incredible professional knowledge to the table. He explains to us what happens to the body and brain during periods of addiction and stress, and the scientific tactics that can help us all battle those things. He also explores why we end up in those states in the first place. Brian also tells us about his MAVIG system, a set of principles and techniques he kee...
A short message from Terence and Calvin about a brand new true crime podcast coming from one of our team here at Talking Bollox. Unusual Suspects is the incredible story of a $7.4m armed heist in New York, and the FBI chasing an Irish priest and an ex-IRA man (turned comic book dealer) in connection with it. This story and the characters in it are incredible, it grips you right from the start and it is absolutely top notch. We've heard it and we love it and we think you will too, so we wanted to...
This week it's the one and only Roddy Collins. There's nobody quite like him in football and it was a pleasure to sit down and hear some of the stories from a long career in the game, a lifetime around Dublin city, and watching his younger brother, Steve, rise to the top of the boxing game and become world champion.
At last we finally managed to get the three Power brothers in the studio together, as Terence's brothers Gavin and Ger join us to talk about life growing up with Terry Flower. You'll have heard Terence's story before, from both him and his ma, but his brothers have their own perspective and we wanted to hear that. There's a lot of laughs and funny stories in this one, but on a more serious side the lads talk about how so many kids are written off by society because of their circumstances, but th...
As it's Valentine's week we decided to bring in a sex educator. Absolutely nothing is off limits in this episode! Jenny has made her name talking about sex with an honesty and openness we don't often hear in Irish society. and this week she's taking all of your questions. You definitely don't want to miss this one!
Darren Lalor maybe isn't as well known as some of our guests, but his story is no less fascinating or inspirational. Darren grew up in Finglas and left school at 14. He went on to have a career managing many music acts, including Aslan. Later in life he was making a living as a taxi drive, and decided he wanted to train to become a barrister. It was a long, hard road that involved him studying at night while he sat in his car between fares, but he pulled it off. It's an incredible story of perse...
This week it's just the two boys. It's been a while since we sat down with just the two of us, talked bollox and had a laugh - so this week we've got a lot of zingers, our quiz battle returns and we talk through a few topics listeners asked us to cover.
Pat Divilly is an expert on mental and physical wellness, with a wealth of insight into how we can improve our lives with simple steps. Pat is renowned for his books, seminars and workshops, and he came in to tell us his story about how struggles in his 20s set him on a new path in life, and share some of what he has learned on his journey.
This week we're joined by Irish comedy legend Ardal O'Hanlon. Ardal has some brilliant stories and tells us about going from life as a shy kid in County Monaghan, living in the shadow of The Troubles, to becoming one of the most recognisable faces in Irish comedy. We of course talk about being Father Dougal Maguire, but there's a lot more to this than just Father Ted.
This week we're joined by one of the hottest prospects in Irish boxing, WBA International Champion, Caoimhin Agyarko. Caoimhin talks to us about growing up in Belfast, how he got into boxing, and how he has dealt with racist abuse throughout his life. He also tells us about when he was stabbed on a night out in Belfast a few years ago. It was an attack that very nearly cost him his life and changed his whole perspective on the world.
Jim Sheridan is a giant of Irish cinema, and one of our own. From Sheriff Street, Jim has made some of Ireland's most famous and powerful films, including 'In the Name of the Father' and 'My Left Foot'. He's worked with some of the greats of cinema and he's been nominated for six Oscars. He tells us how a lad from Dublin 1 conquered the world, and about working with people like 50 Cent and Daniel Day Lewis. Jim is a living legend and it was an absolute pleasure and honour to have him come in for...
At just 20 years of age Ross Tierney has achieved a lot, establishing himself as a star of the Bohs first team, playing for Ireland under-21s and earning himself a transfer to Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. But what he has gone through off the pitch is on another level entirely. He suffered a deep personal tragedy when he lost his best friend to suicide, and faced one of the toughest situations imaginable for any new parent when his newborn son was born with serious complications. Ross te...
This week marks one year of the Talking Bollox Podcast, so it was a time for our birthday celebration. And then Willa White announced the death of the zinger. But we bounced back for a chat that looked back on an incredible year, the Talking Bollox Awards, and a bumper quiz. On top of all that there were some powerful moments and a lot of laughs, courtesy of Willa.
Ireland international Jack Byrne comes in to talk to us about his journey in football, going from playing under Patrick Viera at Man City to playing in Holland, the Championship and eventually playing for Ireland. He talks about the personal struggles he faced as he moved between clubs, and why he finally decided he wanted to move home. He also talks to us about how Irish football can move to the next level and he tells us some of the best players he played with and against
Miriam is one of the biggest social media content creators in Ireland. She comes in to talk to us about how she built a massive global social media audience in a short space of time and her journey from lockdown to The Late Late Show, with a stop off in South Africa. We also talk about why social media is the new mainstream media, and much more.
