The Irish Londoners Podcast

It all comes down to this… the final episode of the series.

Ryan steps back into the Quizmaster’s chair as John-Paul goes head to head with Andy in The Big Fat Irish Quiz, a showdown packed with humour, dodgy answers and a few surprises along the way.

From Irish culture and history to music, memories, and everything in between, nothing is off limits… and not everything goes to plan.

Who comes out on top? Who cracks under pressure? And who’s been quietly blagging it all series?

One last episode. One final battle.

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In this episode, Andy takes us deep into his journey through music. A story shaped by passion, chaos and unforgettable moments along the way.

From the wild nights and antics on the road with The BibleCode Sundays, to trips away that blurred the lines between music and madness, Andy opens up on what it really means to live the life.

He also shares his time playing alongside the legendary Shane MacGowan, a true icon of Irish music and the impact that experience had on him. Safe to say… our Andy has well and truly lived the Rock ‘n’ Roll life.

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In this special live episode, John-Paul & Andy bring you the electric atmosphere from Camden’s iconic venue as we attend the screening of Ballroom Boom, the brilliant film directed by Billy McGrath.

We sit down for an unforgettable conversation featuring none other than Adam Clayton of U2, sharing stories, insights and reflections from a legendary career.

We also meet the incredible Kate Fuller, the heart and soul behind the Electric Ballroom, as she gives us a glimpse into the history and spirit of one of London’s most loved live music venues.

From music to memories, this episode captures a truly special night in one of the capital’s most iconic settings.

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This episode the lads dive into No Matter What. Reviewing the Boyzone documentary and reliving a moment in time where the UK fell in love with an Irish boyband.

A time when Irish lads ruled the charts and the UK couldn’t get enough. It didn’t matter where you were from, everyone was all in.

A great bunch of lads and a proper representation of the Irish underdog making their way to the top. We talk the hype, the impact and what it was like growing up in that era when Irish pop music was front and centre… even for the ones who now pretend they’ve never heard a single song!

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School Days Over

In this episode, the lads look back at what it was like going to school as Irish Londoners.

From Catholic schools to Church of England, we talk about the differences, the characters and the things that just felt normal at the time. We also get into the English and Irish habits we picked up along the way and how the two cultures blended without us even realising.

We also look back on the teachers and dinner ladies we remember fondly, the ones who stood out and the small moments that have stayed with us over the years.

The everyday experiences that shaped and looking back now, it probably sounds mad… but to us, it was just life.

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In this episode the lads sit down with Mick Lynch to talk about what it means to be an Irish Londoner.

Sitting between our generation and our parents, Mick gives a different perspective on growing up in London and how life has changed over the years. From his early experiences to what Ireland has always meant to him, it’s a conversation full of stories, insight and a few familiar themes along the way.

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In this episode the lads look back at what it was like growing up in an Irish Londoners house.

From drinking pints of milk and going with your dad to work, to being left in the car and weekends spent around GAA pitches. A time when drink driving and no seat belts were just part of life, we relive the routines, the freedom and the little things that felt completely normal back then.

We didn’t know any different, it was just the way it was!

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In this episode the lads look back at what summer holidays to Ireland really meant growing up.

From packing up the car ready for the family adventure, to the journeys on the boat and arriving somewhere that always felt like home, we share the memories, the routines and the moments that made those trips so special.

Looking back now, it’s hard to imagine wanting to go anywhere else in the world.

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In this episode the lads put Ireland and England head to head in a completely unnecessary taste test.

From cups of tea to brown sauce, biscuits and a few questionable combinations, we sample our way through the foods that shaped us growing up. It’s part nostalgia, part chaos and definitely not one for the professional chefs.

Think Saturday Kitchen… but much, much worse.

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St Patrick’s Day means different things depending on where you grew up and for Irish Londoners it always had its own sense of pride.

In this episode the lads look back at what St Patrick’s Day was like growing up outside Ireland. From childhood memories of school discos, shamrocks and proudly wearing the green, to the slightly more chaotic adult years when the Guinness started flowing a bit earlier in the day.

Along the way we talk about pride, stereotypes, family traditions and the strange feeling of celebrating Irishness while not actually living in Ireland.

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