Talking Bollox Podcast

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.

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 Saltburn, even if he only lasted as long as it took him to eat his nachos.

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 pushback on the public’s pity for Terence, with Calvin baffled about how well his co-host has manged to shape public perceptions.

This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal thoughts, if you or someone you know is struggling with the topics discussed please reach out for help by calling the Samaritans on 116 123.

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.

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 from mental health to porn and sex. He told us about that as well as his turbulent journey to becoming a father.

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.

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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.

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.

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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!