Talking Bollox Podcast

In this week's episode, we dive into the extraordinary journey of MMA fighter Ryan Curtis—a story of resilience, determination, and the unbreakable human spirit. Ryan’s career in mixed martial arts was on a meteoric rise, marked by his relentless work ethic and passion for the sport. But in 2023, his life took a disastrous turn when a tragic accident left him with a broken neck, threatening not just his career, but his ability to move from the neck down. What followed was nothing short of astonishing. Through sheer willpower, an unwavering support system, and an indomitable mindset, Ryan defied the odds, embarking on a recovery journey that has inspired countless people around the world. Today, he joins us to share his story—the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way.

From the cage to the comeback, this is Ryan Curtis, raw and unfiltered.

Just don't call it a miracle!

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We have some big news about our return to the stage as we announce our next live show.

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Terence is ratted on by a witness from the past who comes to us with a startling revelation about Terry’s past habit of collecting caterpillars in the dump.

Calvin finds himself explaining some mysterious garbled text messages, and recalls the one memory he never wants to let go.

Terence shows no remorse over his habit of gifting live show tickets to everyone he meets on his travels around town – even if it means there’s no ticket left to give to Calvin’s ma.

And there’s a request in for Terry to unveil his now famous cartwheel on the stage, and maybe throw in a little tumble too.

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Comedian Fred Cooke joined us on the podcast and had us in stiches from the start between his Louth accent impression and his uncanny musical knowledge.

He told us about the steep learning curve between watching and performing standup. And Calvin shared his own story of nearly getting kicked out of one of his gigs.

Fred might be best known for his work with Tommy Tiernan, from supporting his tour to mc'ing his TV show. He told us how Tommy taught him to breathe, and we're glad he did because we wouldn't have gotten a word in otherwise.

And there might even be a big announcement...

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We begin this week with Terence flirting with the chance to become a Baron (or Lord), if the price is right.

The big debate about white versus black pudding takes a twist as we (somehow) end up debating pigs’ ankles and horses’ knees.

Terence is, literally, cartwheeling around the studio, and Calvin is making the case for an internet free way of life.

We also have an update on the big listener dilemma of the past few weeks.

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Carla Piera FitzGerald lost half her body weight in 14 months – An incredible loss of 13 stone or 83 kilos. She told us about her unhealthy relationship with food which began with hiding sweets aged 5 and continued through to her 30s. She tried every diet going but it was only when Carla sorted her head out, that she began to see substantial changes in her body.

Carla’s story is so inspiring, especially for anyone looking for a fresh start this January, and it just goes to show what we can do when we’re consistent and when we put our minds to something.

Carla spoke openly about Ozempic and Gastric bands which are seen as ‘quick and easy’ fixes, and she shared all the unexpected ways weight loss has improved her life from making flying easier, to making her taller!

Carla's new podcast The Imperfectionist is out now!

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Calvin brings us some terrifying attic tales sent to him from listeners, ahead of any potential ban on attic stories.

There’s a moment taken to defend the most maligned, but delicious, cake in podcast history.

The challenge of six months locked in the house with some select items causes a problem and some trauma.

There’s a heated debate over fat shaming dogs and long held grudges, and it seems Terry might have been eating hair gel.

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200 EPISODES OF TALKING BOLLOX!

And what better way to celebrate than a party?

We invited back some friends of the podcast, like Willa White, Eric Lalor, Katriona O'Sullivan, Kiefer Crosbie, Darren Conway and Joe McGucken. Not to mention Neil Delamere, Enya Martin, Glenn 'Sauso' Murray, and Thommas Kane Byrne.

There's questions about revenge, dancing, and baked beans, revelations about Terence's shopping habits and the legend that is - MCGINTY!

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A listener challenges us to create a plan for evading capture as Ireland’s most wanted men. It leads to a stunningly shambolic scheme that includes life on the run in Donegal, hiding out in Newgrange and laying low in Terry’s sitting room, all while wasting your few quid on flights you didn’t need, and a needless shopping trip in Derry.

There’s a debate over the complex boundary map of Dublin city centre, and frustration with a question about living life as a miniature version of yourself.

Terence loses both a game of rock, paper, scissors and a bet about penalty taking in football – but despite accepting he’s lost the bet he’s still sure he’s also correct.

Send your questions, comments, dilemmas, conspiracies, complaints, queries, theories, bets, recipes, challenges, and everything else to [email protected]

It's a main bonus - Or a bonus main. Whatever it is, it's definitely NOT Episode 200, that's for sure.

Terry has gone from zero tellys to two tellys, Calvin witnesses chaos on a plane between a dog and a cartoon character, and we at last get a dilemma, and get more than we bargained for.

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We return for 2025 with Terence dropping some hugely impressive trivia, before he loses all that new found credibility with a wild claim about the world’s oldest man living out his days in Kildare.

We hear about a life changing confrontation with a new coffee machine, and Calvin looks for the humour in a toothbrush mix up.

Terence is starting to come around to the idea he has a strange walk, and Calvin is questioning the sense of trans-Atlantic trips to take pictures of fried chicken.

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