Talking Bollox Podcast

Talking Bollox Podcast episodes:

• 01.26.2023

  Episode 109 - Remembrance

  The two boys sit down to take your questions and talk about everything from what they'd put in a Dublin time capsule, to Terence's chances of outwitting and out-running a silverback gorilla in the Ilac Centre, and the one mystery...

  
• 01.19.2023

  Episode 108 w/ Aoife Moore

  Aoife Moore is a journalist covering Irish politics. She was a guest at our last live show and since then we've been hounded by requests to get her on for a full episode. We talked about everything from how the murder...

  
• 01.12.2023

  Episode 107 w/ Jason Byrne

  This one goes as you might expect - a bit of everything and all over the place in the best way possible. We talk a little about men and their health (and why old habits die hard), Jason's heart troubles,...

  
• 01.05.2023

  Episode 106 - Vicar St 3.0

  Roddy Collins, Aoife Moore and James Kavanagh were our guests for talking Bollox Live at Vicar Street on the 19th of November... and this might be our favourite live show so far. There was an incredible atmosphere in the crowd that...

  
• 12.29.2022

  Episode 105 - The Best of 2022

  We take a moment this week to sit down and look back on some of our favourite moments and guests from the past 12 months. It has been an incredible year for Talking Bollox and we wanted to take a...

  
• 12.22.2022

  Episode 104 - Reindeer

  It's a Talking Bollox Christmas special this week, with the two lads sitting down to talk about their Christmas traditions and a few other things that come to mind over the festive season. Plus there's plenty of questions from listeners...

  
• 12.15.2022

  Episode 103 w/ Kenneth O'Driscoll

  Kenneth was once stuck in the trap of a vicious cycle of drug addiction and crime, which stemmed from trauma in his early years. It was the birth of his daughter that motivated him to change his life, and since...

  
• 12.08.2022

  Episode 102 w/ Belters Only

  This week the 2 lads are joined by 2 of the biggest DJs not only in Dublin but in Ireland, Belters Only. They chat about how they came together and found the incredible success they've had, how dark periods left...

  
• 12.01.2022

  Episode 101 - The Murder of Charles Self

  Charles Self, an RTE set designer, was brutally murdered in his own home on an icy night in January 1982. 40 years later the case remains clouded in mystery. The investigation that followed saw 1500 gay men interviewed around Dublin,...

  
• 11.24.2022

  Episode 100 w/ Versatile & Willa White

  It's our 100th episode so we're having a bit of party. Dublin rappers Versatile - Casper Walsh and Eskimo Supreme - join us for their first ever in-depth interview. They tell their story for the first time, from breaking new ground...

  
• 11.17.2022

  Episode 99 w/ Maverick Sabre

  Maverick Sabre is one of the most talented and successful Irish artists of recent years and he joins the lads to talk about his rise in the music industry, struggling with identity between his Irish and English roots, and how...

  
• 11.10.2022

  Ep 98 - Reconciliation

  This week the lads answer your questions. Everything from how to set up your own podcast; the one musical artist they could listen to forever, and what would be your death row meal?

  
• 11.03.2022

  Episode 97 w/ Neil Delamere

  Neil Delamare is one of Ireland's best known and most successful stand up comedians and he joined us for what turned out to be a hilarious, interesting chat that covered everything from Ireland's greatest moments, to mysteries around the pyramids,...

  
• 10.20.2022

  Episode 96: Live at Electric Picnic

  Missed the lads at EP?? No bother as in this episode we hear Talking Bollox live from Electric Picnic. Listen as the lads talk all about being backstage, the artists, the energy and a special guest makes an appearance too.

  
• 10.13.2022

  Episode 95 w/ The Two Norries

  This week on the podcast, the lads are joined by the stars of The Two Norries Podcast, James Leonard & Timmy Long. They discuss what it was like growing up in Cork City, addiction, crime, mental health and how their...

  
• 10.06.2022

  Episode 94 - Vicar St 2.0

  With the week that’s in it, after selling out two nights at Vicar St faster than any other podcast in history, we’re putting out our most recent live show at the iconic venue. What a night this was! Recorded in...

  
• 10.06.2022

  Episode 94 - Live at Vicar St 2.0

  In a sold out live show at Vicar St the lads chat to Tallafornia's Marc O'Neil, Love/Hate star John Connors, boxing champion, Dylan Moran and some live music performed on the night by Ciaran Moran. They chat about life in...

  
• 09.29.2022

  Episode 93 w/ Enda Murphy

  This week the lads are joined by Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Enda Murphy. His firsthand experience of having ADHD has given Enda a unique insight into the difficulties children and adolescence face in growing up. This insight has enabled him...

  
• 09.22.2022

  Episode 92 w/ Damien Dempsey

  One of Ireland's greatest songwriters and one of Dublin's finest ambassadors joins us this week. Damo talks to us about everything from growing up in Donaghmede to making his break into music, his outlook and philosophy on life, his legendary...

  
• 09.15.2022

  Episode 91 - Revolut

  The two lads sit down for a catch up and to take questions from listeners. We cover everything from why the Garth Brooks gigs have Terence living in a state of fear, the potential to run away forever to Sweden,...

  
• 09.08.2022

  Episode 90 w/ John Connors

  John is one of Ireland's most famous actors and he's never been scared of voicing his opinion, which has often led to controversy. He came in to chat with us and for the first ever he talks about it all...

  
• 09.01.2022

  Episode 89 w/ Shauna Bannon

  Shauna Bannon is one of the lading faces of Irish MMA and her personal story is one of incredible determination in pursuing excellence, as she aims to reach the MMA by the age of 30. She joined us to talk...

  
• 08.25.2022

  Episode 88 w/ Willa White Part 3

  We make Talking Bollox history this week, as we have the first ever guest hattrick, with Willa White making his third appearance. To mark the occasion we covered everything from Goldilocks going over bank counters for porridge, the greatest Dublin slang,...

  
• 08.18.2022

  Episode 87 w/ Stephen Travers

  The Miami Showband Massacre is one of the most infamous atrocities of The Troubles. In the early hours of the morning The MiamI Showband - then one of Ireland's most famous groups - were stopped at what appeared to be...

  
• 08.11.2022

  Episode 86 - Live at Vicar Street

  On June 19th we played Vicar Street for the first time, and it was an incredible night with a sold out crowd lifting the roof off the place. The guests that joined us on stage were comedian Enya Martin, sex educator...

  
• 08.04.2022

  Episode 85 w/ Tony Groves

  Tony Groves is the co-founder of the Tortoise Shack podcast publishing platform, a former banker and an active political commentator. In this episode, Tony speaks to us about the number of people who have died while in Garda custody, and some...

  
• 07.28.2022

  Episode 84 - Recognition

  We go back to just the two boys in the studio this week. We want to discuss a few things on our mind and take your questions. You've given us some very interesting zingers and asked us about everything from...

  
• 07.21.2022

  Episode 83 w/ Sarah Grace

  In 2019 Sarah Grace was violently sexually assaulted in her home by a man who broke into her bedroom. She told us the harrowing story of that night and the battle she then had to fight to ensure her attacker...

  
• 07.14.2022

  Episode 82 w/ Keith Treacy

  Keith Treacy's story is one of great hope, tragedy and ultimately redemption. He was a footballing prodigy from the flats on Dublin's Sheriff Street. Man Utd's assistant manager was calling the family home in Dublin to plead with Keith to...

  
• 07.07.2022

  Episode 81 w/ John Kavanagh

  John Kavanagh is known for becoming one of the most successful coaches in the MMA game - but his story was already a fascinating one long before he reached the UFC. John tells us about how he started a back...

  
• 06.30.2022

  Episode 80 w/ Iain Ward (King of Chemo)

  Iain Ward goes by the online name King of Chemo, and he has set himself the mission of breaking the world record for the most amount of money ever raised for charity by running a marathon. In just a few...

  
• 06.23.2022

  Episode 79 w/ Coolio

  In a year of surreal moments for Talking Bollox, this is up there at the very top. We were joined in the studio by Coolio, the platinum selling, Grammy winning rapper who has created some of the most famous songs...

  
• 06.16.2022

  Episode 78 - Relaxed 2.0

  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...

  
• 06.09.2022

  Episode 77 w/ Ciaran Moran

  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...

  
• 06.02.2022

  Episode 76 w/ Lynsey Bennett

  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,...

  
• 05.26.2022

  Episode 75 w/ Tony O'Reilly

  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...

  
• 05.19.2022

  Episode 74 w/ Eddie Mullins

  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...

  
• 05.12.2022

  Episode 73 w/ Anna Clifford

  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...

  
• 05.05.2022

  Episode 72 - Revealed

  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,...

  
• 04.28.2022

  Episode 71 w/ Christy Dignam Part 2

  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...

  
• 04.21.2022

  Episode 70 w/ Karl McManus

  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...

  
• 04.14.2022

  Episode 69 w/ Eric Donovan

  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...

  
• 04.07.2022

  Episode 68 - The Live Show

  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...

  
• 03.31.2022

  Episode 67 - Reloaded

  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...

  
• 03.24.2022

  Episode 66 w/ Suzanne Jackson

  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...

  
• 03.17.2022

  Episode 65 w/ Enya Martin

  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...

  
• 03.10.2022

  Episode 64 w/ Des Bishop

  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...

  
• 03.03.2022

  Episode 63 w/ Dr Brian Pennie Part 2

  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...

  
• 02.28.2022

  GoLoud Selects | Talking Bollox on Unusual Suspects

  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...

  
• 02.24.2022

  Episode 62 w/ Roddy Collins

  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...