Terence almost admits defeat in the long-running saga around his ability to hold his breath underwater, but pulls back at the very last moment and instead doubles down. There's a debate over the merits of Texas over Lucan, and we (once again) crown a new "best film of all time", which sadly sees Rush Hour 2 lose its spot at the pinnacle of cinema after just one brief week. Calvin wants to finally get to the bottom of the only Talking Bollox conspiracy there is, and there is a ban enacted on all ...
Feb 20, 2024•30 min
Eric Lalor joined us this week for a few laughs - He told us about his life growing up with a deaf parent, starting a comedy career later in life, and why culchies find Dubs funny no matter what we say. Eric was well known for his role in Fair City and he told us how the character still haunts him, as well as why he was once known as "Bono's pet". He now has a podcast with the one and only Willa White and he shared some of the sage advice he's taken from Willa. This podcast includes a paid adver...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min
We bring you a bonus episode recorded (in part) on the stage at the National Stadium, in the hours before our live show. Terence explains why he likes to do show preparation his own way, and Calvin is feeling like he got his prep routine just right. But even the impending live show can’t distract from the serious business of a bonus episode, like more big claims about local crows, accusations Terence is in fact a character being played by a middle class actor, dream celebrity best friends, and t...
Feb 13, 2024•33 min
Georgie Crawford joined us this week, Georgie was diagnosed with breast cancer after having her daughter and during her recovery she realised how little she had been taking care of herself. She told us how she challenged who she thought she was and became one of the country's leading wellness voices in the process. Georgie now has two hugely successful podcasts, The Good Glow and Better Days with another previous guest of ours Gerry Hussey. She also told us about the surrogacy process that broug...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min
What is the best day of the week? Terence and Calvin debate the pros and cons of all seven, and try to reach some kind of agreement on a seemingly impossible question, before stumbling into an unfortunate mix up between Good Friday and Friday the 13th. There’s listener emails about more awkward handshake disasters, the fading tradition of allowing kids fend for themselves with a packet of crisps in the pub, the much rarer tradition of "stone wars", and there's a chance to change the world foreve...
Feb 06, 2024•28 min
It’s just the two of us this week ahead of some big plans this weekend. Terence addresses the controversy his new runners have caused, while both of our opinions about carveries cause murder in the studio. With the live show coming up, we talk about what people can expect, plans for taking the show further afield, and we reminisce on times gone by where we barely made it onto the stage at all. And we attempt to ban the worst slang terms, so we’re coming for all the culchies still saying shift an...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Terence whips himself into a frenzy of confusion between an obituary ad becoming priest, as a listener sends him proof he is not the world’s only Terence Power. Calvin wants figure out a way to keep score of every aspect of our lives, from cups of coffee and up. There’s a disturbing tale of a dead dog and a guilty conscience, an apology to Phil Collins, and tales of Dennis Rodman hanging around with dictators.
Jan 30, 2024•27 min
Ireland's favourite New Yorker, Des Bishop came back in for his second visit while on a trip back to Dublin, and told us all about his new special, Des Bishop Of All People and the difference between doing comedy in America & Ireland. Des drops a few names like Chris Rock, Robbie Keane, Tommy Tiernan and explains how he slid into his wife's DM's - All before Calvin derails the podcast when he thinks he hears a cricket in the studio.
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min
The pressure of the public tap is at the forefront of Terence’s mind, and he’s struggling to get over some tap-related PTSD from a couple of very public shamings. Calvin’s in full understanding of how Pirates of The Caribbean has Texas Vibes, but less understanding of people thinking it’s a pirate film. And then there’s some aliens in recovery, and an unexpected but absolutely full-blooded endorsement of Phil Collins as the GOAT.
Jan 23, 2024•27 min
It’s a crossover episode – Stall It's own Darren Conway and Joe McGucken came in to visit and amid the chaos there were also discussions of celebrity sightings, zombie attacks in Dublin, and robbed bikes. Joe's role in Barry Keoghan's rise to fame is revealed, and it all comes full circle when the lads reveal the part Barry had to play in their own success. The lads all join forces to try to convince Terence to watch more films, and they're surprised to hear he made a trip to the cinema to watch...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 59 min
What amount of cash makes a year of leftovers acceptable as your only food? Terry worries about his tiny (and possibly shrinking) ears, while Calvin remembers the cut throat world of street football fondly, and in particular the ruthless consequences of being caught hatching. Meanwhile, we come to the conclusion that life, for Terence Power, is just one big Wet Paint sign, waiting to be smudged. Terence argues that the Liffey is on the Northside, and he’s lost yet another tooth. And there’s push...
Jan 16, 2024•25 min
Jackie Fox tragically lost her daughter Nicole to suicide after years of physical and online bullying and harassment. She came into us to share the heartbreaking story of that loss, and to tell us about Nicole and the torture she endured. Since her daughter's passing, Jackie has taken it upon herself to fight for a revolutionary new law, named after her daughter, Coco, that has made it possible to bring online bullies to justice. It’s a law that will undoubtedly save countless lives. This episod...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min
A grisly financial proposition is put before the lads this week, as they try to weigh up how much they are willing to sacrifice for massive riches. There are stories of protected parrots putting away crime bosses, Terence meets the Gregorian calendar, and some new rules for the Republic of Bollox. There are also some new words that might help us better describe a very particular type of person.
Jan 09, 2024•26 min
Former footballer turned pundit and psychotherapist Richie Sadlier joined us this week for a chat about his beginnings in football, his career at Millwall and how his early retirement turned his life upside down. Unsure of the way forward in a world without football, Richie turned to drugs and alcohol. He told us about his journey to sobriety and how different the path to recovery looks for us all. Richie went on to retrain as a psychotherapist and now gives talks at schools about everything fro...
Jan 04, 2024•2 hr 10 min
What does a cloud weigh? Why should you avoid smiling before a scrap? Can Terence get off the smokes in 2024? Would you rather spend a life cart-wheeling or hand-standing after your meals? These questions and more come up this week, as we take on yet another batch of your questions. Send you questions and anything else to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com
Jan 02, 2024•22 min
Where's Argos, bro? Terence suffers a life-reordering shock to his system this week, as the Dublin he knows and loves crumbles before his eyes. For the week that's in it we gift you a very special Christmas bonus episode, and in it we hear Calvin's case against daylight savings, Terence's musings on unlucky numbers, the pros and cons of a soft or crispy roll, and a crime fighting cactus in the Ilac.
Dec 28, 2023•25 min
Terence's heart has been growing this Christmas, and he's considering throwing his doors open to his hipster neighbours. Calvin has a call to arms for your new year resolutions, and there's big decisions to be made on staying overnight in a haunted house or a frozen forest, and wrestling alligators or gorillas. We hear about world records for holding breath, but Terence doesn't believe them. Then we hear about average times for holding breath, and Terence is outraged. Send your questions and com...
Dec 26, 2023•36 min
Roddy was back in with us for his hattrick. As we lead up to Christmas, we talk about everything from Roddy’s favourite Christmas traditions and his most memorable present as a child to his chance encounter with Shane McGowan. He challenged Calvin to his title as the best at bunking in, shared some stories about getting caught out in a lie by his missus and he even joined in with answering your listener questions!
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Mysterious sightings of mysterious strangers are leaving Terence feeling deeply unsettled this week. Calvin has some intel for us on dangers lurking in the deep off the Dublin coast. Terry has been touching more animal eyes, in Dunnes this time, and Calvin has a lesson for us on one of history's most consequential coincidences.
Dec 19, 2023•27 min
It's just the two lads for this week's episode and there are a few juicy confessions to kick off with, including Terence's new favourite drink and Calvin's unusual diet, not to mention his 38 hour fast. There's also chat about Terry’s hair line and the whole new look and haircut he'll be sporting in 2024. There's talk of politics and the importance of voting and having your area be represented, as well as plans for the future - Not just dream guests for next year but funeral songs and soups are ...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min
The facts and "facts" are flying around this week, with many claims and counter-claims. We sift through your questions and they lead us to discuss sneaky bath bombs, own brand crisps, the world's loudest animal, and Calvin ageing gracelessly as he struggles to come to grips with life in his 30s. Terence has a hard time arguing Calvin has gone middle class when he lets slip about his own coconut latte addiction, and quickly deflects by blaming Calvin for him mistakenly buying an air fryer. Send y...
Dec 12, 2023•27 min
Football legend, and one of Ireland's top international goal scorers, second only to Robbie Keane, Olivia O'Toole joined us this week. She told us about growing up in Sheriff Street during a heroin epidemic that impacted her family directly and how her love of football helped to keep her on the right path. She also spoke about the changing attitudes towards women's football since her days being sent off the pitch when the other team noticed she was a girl. Olivia told us what the Irish qualifica...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 20 min
A listener's question leads to a historic moment, and the founding of a nation created by and for Talking Bollox. The fledgling nation will be located off the coast of Dublin and to start will have just a handful of laws - mostly related to footwear, and some related to getting fresh. Terence has hired the bodyguard John Lennon should have had, while Calvin wants to raise an issue with Terencea warning about a trans-Atlantic tsunami. Terence's mind is blown when he misunderstands that there are ...
Dec 05, 2023•31 min
Dec joins us to talk about everything form growing up being bullied in school to becoming a huge DJ & radio presenter in Ireland. He also tells us how he set up Block Rockin Beats, which is a huge success and is getting bigger and bigger! Dec gets into detail about his health scare at the start of the year. He talks about the trauma that has come with that, how he tries to deal with it now & ow he's grateful to be able t do certain things with his life again.
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 44 min
The best insults, tales of spoiled dogs and planning holidays to Antarctica (without your appendix) - it's a meandering episode this week Your questions have Terence and Calvin considering if they'd sacrifice the internet to save the chipper (while questioning what became of Dublin's best chippers), and wondering why some people are producing gourmet meals for dogs. Terry is on Sky Scanner pricing up flights to the South Pole, and Calvin is wondering if there are more people in Antarctica or Lei...
Nov 28, 2023•24 min
Ahead of Friday's live show, comedian Danny O'Brien joined us to offer some of his own disaster stories from the stage and his tips for putting it all into perspective, like reminding yourself no matter how bad it went 'nobody died'. He told us about performing in the Ringsend flats and the community spirit he felt there, even after the event got broken up by the Guards. He also spoke about his work in addiction services and why its so personal to him, as well as sharing some gas tales from the ...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Would Terence make a good cult leader? Is Calvin on the juice, or has he just been eating a lot of whole cakes? Terence decides he might skip the cult circuit and go straight for the Aras, if he can turn down his invite to the 27 club and makes it to 35. The lads give their best shot at inventing a conspiracy theory, Calvin is trying to explain Squirrel Stamps to Terence, and there’s a detailed debate about the world’s soundest animal (besides dogs).
Nov 21, 2023•31 min
MMA fighter Nathan Kelly joined us this week to tell us how fighting helped him both during his childhood in Finglas and later when he went down the wrong path with drugs and alcohol. He explained how he turned things around, even going on to fight at Madison Square Garden with a headline show in the 3arena coming up on the 8th of December.
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 32 min
From panicking in the shower to swearing by LL Cool J’s “iconic” Deep Blue Sea, Terence is thriving in the water this week. A film recommendation from Calvin sees Terence insisting he can be a world beating free-diver, but not without warning of the dangers of panicking in the shower. And some education on record breaking films leads to him swearing off all fish cinema – except one. There’s a debate on movie soundtracks, a reflection on awkward fan interactions, colonies on the moon, and a passi...
Nov 14, 2023•27 min
PJ Gallagher has been one of Ireland's most famous faces for the past two decades, and has lived his life in the public eye in that time - but he is only now telling the full story. He spoke to us about growing up in a house with alcoholic parents and 5 men with schizophrenia; how he got into comedy; the birth of Naked Camera and the inspiration behind Jake Stevens; how he found out he was adopted and contacted his birth parents, and how his struggle with depression very nearly saw him take his ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 26 min
