Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: Nursing. A true vocation and one of the most important roles in our society. We look into just what it takes to become a nurse and ask ourselves would we have what it takes to become nurses? Local news jockey Noel Furlong is in with the news and a few tales from his famous 19 years hurling senior. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that some may find morally dubious. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence w...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 146
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We interview sports promoter Eddie Hearn, known for representing the likes of Anthony Joshua and Katy Taylor, about Covid, boxing and his new book Relentless: 12 Rounds to Success. Local celeb news reader Noel Furlong is in with some world news and life lessons. Producer Maura has a mystery topic about revenge porn news story you may have heard about. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Ins...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 145
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: Country music. It’s huge here in Ireland, but is it all just pandering to Americana? Is Daniel O’Donnell really country? Are Mumford and Sons really not from Galway? We delve deep into this hugely popular Irish musical interest. Local news reading celeb around town Noel Furlong is in and we’ve got a serious surprise that he may or may not be happy about. Producer Maura has a mystery topic about Christmas Day decisions . Get in touc...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 144
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: It’s Science week so we’ve decided to delve into this world a bit more. Now, perhaps more than ever, we are looking to science to tell us what’s going to happen in the future - are robots going to take our jobs? Can artificial intelligence learn to be creative? Basically will computers become our overlords? Joining us to talk about his Professor Alan Smeaton...Professor of Computing with Dublin City University and self confessed ne...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 143
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We interview one of Ireland’s greatest rugby players, Seán O’Brien about GAA, chicken fillet rolls and Richie Kavanagh. Local news jockey Noel Furlong is in with the usual round up of local and world news. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that gets us thinking about what makes a woman wife material… Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram: the2johnnies Watch clips on YouTube and Fac...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 142
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: Advertising - from the classic billboards and tv commercials to #ad instagram posts we delve into the world of advertising, how it works and how it affects us. We also take a look back at some of the best Irish adverts of all time. Local news reading celeb Noel Furlong has some news stories so ridiculous that has Smacks in convulsions. Producer Maura has a mystery topic on nicknames and gives us some famous GAA nickname origins tha...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 141
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Body Image, in the modern cameraphone obsessed age we live in it’s a more pressing issue than ever before in our history. We’re discussing just how it effects people today, delve into our own experiences and try to look to how to improve how people think about their bodies. Local loony newshound Noel Furlong is in with the usual round of stories from near and far. Producer Maura has a mystery topic about sleeping with your partner,...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 140
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: It’s back: the lockdown. We discuss how the COVID-19 restrictions have made changes in our lives, good and bad. We also offer some tips on how to keep the head during these trying times. Local hard man newsreader Noel Furlong is in with some rather disturbing news stories. Producer Maura has a mystery topic about those three famous little words: I Love You. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mu...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 139
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We talk with former international rugby player and host of The Good, The Bad And The Rugby Podcast James Haskell about sport, I’m a Celeb and his new book What A Flanker. Local celeb newsreader Noel Furlong is back in action with his usual bout of local and world news. Producer Maura has has a money-related mystery topic that is sure to get a lot of eyes rolling. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins ...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 138
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We delved into farming before but this week we’ve decided to interview some real farmers and get the low-down from those living the farming life to give us some real insight into what it’s really like. Local newshound Noel Furlong has gone AWOL with Paddy Fong so he’s sent in a montage of some of his best local stories from the past couple of years and a message: go back and listen to the start if you want it all to make a lot more...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 137
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: After seeing him tell his amazing story on The Tommy Tiernan Show we just had to invite Cork man James Leonard on the podcast to tell us all about how he overcame drug addiction and hardship to go on to attain a Masters in criminology and pursue a Phd in University College Cork all while working for the Cork Education and Training Board. Local news reading farmer Noel Furlong is in with a very special new segment. Producer Maura ha...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 136
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Nightclubs, are we seeing the end of the classic Irish nightclub? We recall all the best aspects of Irish nightclubs like sticky floors, mirrors everywhere and inevitable scraps… And ask ourselves, are we too old for it all now anyway? Local celeb newsman Noel Furlong is in with some local news and a few classic yarns. Producer Maura has has a mystery topic about women’s beautification, but how much do men really know about it? Get...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 135
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: With our new government already drawing some serious controversy we return to the question, what would it take for us to be politicians and just what is the draw for those looking to get into government? Local celeb and farming legend Noel Furlong is in with some news from around the globe as well as some local stories. Producer Maura has has a mystery topic about long-distance relationships. Get in touch email: podcast@the2johnnie...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 134
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: As I’m sure ye all know by now - our TV show "The 2 Johnnies Do America" is out this week and we’re giving you some behind the scenes info into what is involved in making a TV show. While it was an amazing experience it was some hard work and we have a heap of hilarious stories we’ve been dying to share with all of ye for a while now! Local celebrity Noel Furlong is back with some news from around the globe as well as some tips on ...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 133
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Driving in Ireland - it’s a big thing here so we’re discussing our experiences with learning to drive, our first cars and Ireland’s proliferation of boy racers. Local celeb newsreader Noel Furlong is back after his brief absence with more local and foreign news stories. Producer Maura has a pet-related mystery topic that is sure to divide opinion out there! Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mu...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 132
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We meet up with entrepreneur and social media star James Kavanagh to discuss being a half culchie, his experience with boarding school and what we’d be described as by the gay men of Ireland. Local celeb newshound Noel Furlong is lying low this week but do not despair; he has organised a substitute in his absence. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that is suitably naughty and GAA related, sure ya can’t beat it… Get in touch email:...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 131
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: The pub - the cornerstone of Irish social culture, it’s all different these days but we take a look at how pubs in Ireland have evolved throughout history. Local celeb newshound Noel Furlong is in with some spicy news regarding a certain local man. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that is surprisingly non-sex-related. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram: the2johnnies Watch clips...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 130
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We talk with Cork comedian and author Colm O’Regan about his latest book, micro Paddy’s Day Parades, and pizza with the Pope. Local hard man news reader Noel Furlong is in with some very special local news. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that may be a little uncomfortable for our male listeners but will certainly resonate with females. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram: the2...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 129
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We’ve got Dear Johnnies about a young lad who’s worried about coming out to his GAA teammates so we’re discussing - is it a big deal in this day and age? Is it harder in certain parts of the country? Do we have a ways to go in Irish sport in general towards becoming more accepting? Local celebrity newshound Noel Furlong is back this week with the News and he is quite excited to see producer Maura back at her desk after a long absen...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 128
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Schools. Private or public? Mixed or single-sex? We discuss the advantages and disadvantages and whether or not we'd have a preference for our own kids. Local celeb and newshound Noel Furlong has gone AWOL so we've dug out a classic segment for ye this week. Producer Maura has a mystery topic about restaurants that I'm sure we can all relate to! Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 127
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: A boyband managed by Louis Walsh, first single written by Kodaline, it looked like they were on route to superstardom... We talk with Clonmel native Dale Cronin, who you may know from Dancing With The Stars or from our video for “Sinéad”, about his time in Irish boyband, Hometown. Local hard man and no nonsense news reader Noel Furlong is in with a special Cork-themed segment. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that will definitely...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 126
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We're back on a classic Irish topic: The Drink. This time though, in post-COVID19 Ireland this topic has taken a new turn and we get deep on how Irish drinking culture has had to change and adapt. Local celeb news hound and possible farmer Noel Furlong is in with the News. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that should be familiar to most men out there. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. I...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 125
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We finally tackle our most requested topic: farming. Is it a good career choice? Would me make good farmers? Could you actually have time to go to Santa Ponsa as a farmer??? Local hardman and seasoned World/Local news hound Noel Furlong is in with the News. Producer Maura is back with a trademark racy topic that gets The 2 Johnnies disagreeing. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram:...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 124
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We interview Trisha Lewis, the woman behind weight-loss-journey sensation Trisha's Transformation. Local celeb and undercover GAA trainer Noel Furlong is in with the News Producer Maura gives us a mystery topic the really gets us going, and I'm sure it'll be the same for many of ye! Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram: the2johnnies Watch clips on YouTube and Facebook The 2 Johnnie...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 123
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We're talkin all things babies; is it really that bad in the beginning? Do Irish fathers do enough? Do men realise how tough it is for new mothers? We also discover some very eye-opening info. Local celeb and GAA swindler Noel Furlong is with the News Producer Maura gives us an appropriately child-themed mystery topic Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram: the2johnnies Watch clips o...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 122
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: The guys talk to one of Ireland's biggest stars of adult content on Only Fans.com Alanna Pittorino. Local celeb and GAA fanatic Noel Furlong is with the News Producer Maura discusses social distance dating. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram: the2johnnies Watch clips on YouTube and Facebook The 2 Johnnies Subscribe to our months newsletter for Free updates and content. The 2 John...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 121
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We're getting back to the boom and discuss some of the thrilling highs but also look at some of the more tragic effects of post-boom Ireland. Local stoat aficionado and News donkey Noel Furlong is in with the news. Producer Maura has a unsurprisingly risqué mystery topic. Get in touch: [email protected] Instagram: @the2johnnies Watch clips on YouTube & Facebook: The 2 Johnnies Subscribe to never miss an episode. Tic Tok :...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 120
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: Helicopters, 100% mortgages and cocaine; we're talking all things BOOM as we discuss the cash fuelled madness of the Celtic Tiger. Local O.A.P. celeb and "Only Nans" creator Noel Furlong is in with the news. Producer Maura has a first-date related mystery topic. Get in touch: [email protected] Instagram: @the2johnnies Watch clips on YouTube & Facebook: The 2 Johnnies Subscribe to never miss an episode. Tic Tok : the2johnn...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 119
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Where to take someone on a first date, a simple cup of coffee and see if it's there... or all out impressive?? Local O.A.P. celeb and Hill Billy Noel Furlong is in with the news. Producer Maura has a team mate mystery topic. Get in touch. [email protected] instagram the2johnnies Watch clips on YouTube & Facebook : The 2 Johnnies Subscribe to never miss an episode Tic Tok : the2johnnies Subscribe to our free newsletter Sec...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 118
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, This week: Comedian, Hollywood actor and all round legend Bryan Callan gives the boys life advice. Local celeb and OAP Noel Furlong is in with his team of the century. Producer Maura asks the boys about TV shoe Normal People. Get in touch: email: podcast@[email protected] Instagram : the2johnnies youtube & Facebook subscribe www.the2johnnies.ie for more info. tour dates & free newsletter Thanks for listening, hope this goes up ok...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 117
