Talking Bollox Podcast

Legend of the Irish comedy scene Deirdre O'Kane joined us this week - She talked about learning that comedy was a script, not just improvised on stage and how she began writing jokes immediately after that realisation. One of the first women on the scene, Deirdre was doing well, but nearly quit after a particularly bad show - Until a sign from the universe in the form of the iconic Billy Connolly. She told us how the world of stand up has evolved, what her dream role is and why comedy classics like Intermission are not as easy to make as you might think. We also learned more about Terry in this episode - Namely, that he's never seen Intermission and that he doesn't know who Billy Connolly is.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

An innocent listener question asking Terence to imagine his tour of Dublin's best sites brings up some a bad memory of causing a mass evacuation in Sean MacDermott street baths.The lads praise the taxi drivers who found new ways around the city when the tractors took over, and give an update on the car that’s been bought, paid for, but still never driven.And it doesn't take long for the accusations to start flying and hostilities to build as the real grafters reveal themselves.Comment to let us know where you're from and whether you add an 'a' or an 'o' to the end of a nickname, or send us an email to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Cillian Flaherty was a fit and healthy 15 year old boy. He was looking forward to his upcoming TV appearance on Ireland's Fittest Families. Then one night in 2024, he went to bed and never woke up.His dad Paul Flaherty joined us to talk about the shock of finding his son dead, how fitness helped his family through grief, and why it's so important to get your heart tested regularly.Follow Paul on Instagram @paul23flaherty to keep up to date with the run in Cillian's memory coming up soon.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Calvin leaves everyone speechless with his passion and love for the Queen classic Bohemian Rhapsody and his revelation that the Garda don't pay onto the Luas.Terence refuses to accept the rules of the blind rank and mourns the loss of the Living Room as the lads compare Sean MacDermott Street and Dorset Street.And Calvin's little brother Jesse O'Brien arrives early to record TBX and crashes the recording to ramp up the tension in studio.Send your questions, stories and anything else that can cause chaos to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Sex educator Jenny Keane came into us with a whole heap of tips to spice up your sex life, from introducing toys in the bedroom to emptying the dishwasher. She explained the benefits of planned intimacy and how to get past periods of disconnection in a long term relationship. Jenny told us all about how humour kills shame and makes awkward conversations easier, as well as increasing the likelihood of orgasm.Since she was last in with us Jenny's had a baby and she opened up about how it's encouraged her to have a better work life balance and why she's so excited to take her new live show on tour.Find Jenny's tickets and even more tips on @hellojennykeane This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Belfast's Josh Rock is already one of the best darts players in the world — currently ranked in the top 10. And he's only been playing professionally for the last 4 years after earning his Tour Card in 2022.Josh started playing darts at 2, cried when he lost his first match at 10 and hit his first 9-darter at 16, but it was only after Covid that he realised how good he really was. He talked to us about winning the world cup with Northern Ireland, what it would take for him to become world number 1, and who would win between Phil Taylor and Luke Littler.We sat down with him when the PDC hit the 3Arena for Premier League night.Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Terence starts this bonus episode off with an important question - "What do we do in these?" If, like him, you need a reminder, the bonus episodes are filled with listener questions on everything from saving lives to getting caught paying the TV license. They're also the perfect place to share sightings of hosts outside the studio, like the tale of Terence picking up dead birds outside the ILAC. Not to mention stories of missing eggs and missed opportunities.The lads make and very quickly ignore a promise to keep the peace as they all turn on each other.Send your questions, stories and anything else that can cause chaos to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

It's the first episode back for Terence so who better to remind him how to interview someone than former Late Late show host Ryan Tubridy. Ryan took us back to the start reviewing films and books on the radio and TV as a young child and explained how even though he always felt drawn to journalism he didn't want to study it in college.He told us about taking on the biggest show in the country The Late Late, why he wishes it happened to him when he was a few years older, and how he went from being afraid to look Russell Crowe in the eye to playing tennis with him. We also talked about the pay scandal at RTE and the fallout from it. He explained why he loved when things got chaotic on live TV & why we never got the invite on the Late Late with him.Ryan's podcast The Book Shelf is taking to the stage across the country - Get your tickets here: linktr.ee/thebookshelfpodcastGet in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

The day has come - Terry Flower is back behind the mic and he has a lot to say. Or rather, a lot to explain, everything from going to JD during the birth of his first child, to rumours that he died.There's serious chats about the brain surgery he underwent and the recovery afterwards, and not so serious chats about the tiger in the Lion King. Calvin reckons the two of them could still take on any other podcast duo in a fight, even though Terry's gone from threatening digs to written complaints and there's a revelation that neither of them saw coming.Send your listener questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

You might have known it was coming, but in case you missed the big announcement - The one and only Terence Power is finally back! After recovering from brain surgery (not to mention becoming a new dad) Terry is back in studio with a brand new episode of Talking More Bollox coming out later today and the full main episode on Thursday!But before getting back into the thick of things, Terence wanted to take a minute to say a massive thank you to all of you legends for sticking around and keeping listening to the podcast over the last few months! Your support doesn't go unnoticed!There are big plans this year now that everyone is back to full health and we can't wait for you to see what we have coming.Get in touch as always on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne joined Calvin for a chat that begins with a heartfelt message from the podcast's early days and ends up with a phone call to a barber to fact check one of Calvin's stories.There's facts about TG4, sunstroke recollections and school yard rumours being spread about what's happened to Kenan and Kel.Get in touch with the podcast on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Gearóid Farrelly was the co-host of the bonus this week and caused chaos with his stories of meeting an ex while covered in dog shite and kicking sandcastles and his careful consideration of pissing in a lift.There are debates about the films that are closer to torture, they offer some relationship and love life advice and Calvin has some questions about joining the priesthood. Send in your questions, dilemmas and blind rankings to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Gearóid Farrelly arrived into studio and we barely had time to get the mics on before he launched into his hilarious tale of having not one but two Zoom calls with his Facebook hackers.He followed that up with his experience going to the wrong funeral and getting caught rotten sharing a yoghurt with his cat. And it all left Calvin recommending a SNA to Gearóid.They ask if a postman is the happiest job out there and reminisce on some of the most embarrassing Covid moments.Send your listener questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.comThis episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Maniac 2000's creator and icon of the Irish music scene Mark McCabe got stuck into the bonus episode this week. From answering listener dilemmas about friendships that seem more like a job, to imagining a world without music. The lads blind rank some of the worst things Dublin has to offer including the Viking Splash, the Walkinstown Roundabout and being in Lucan. And Calvin tries to argue that Lent has fallen off.Send any of your blind rankings, dilemmas, or listener questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

The one and only, Mark McCabe, creator of the iconic Maniac 2000 joined us this week. He told us how the number one Irish wedding song came to exist, what it felt like to be top of the charts and how he resented being seen as a one hit wonder.Mark compared the Dublin nightclub scene between when he was first coming up and now, and took us back to his pirate radio days. He ranked the worst types of people in the crowd at a DJ set and told us about his worst ever gigs.Send your listener questions and co-host suggestions for while Terence is away to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Tony Cantwell stood in for Terence on the bonus episode and told us about a dramatic time in his life where he cut off his hair and got a vasectomy in the one week. There's a dilemma about a car salesman caught rotten and the lads wonder which is worse a barber who's been on the session or scratching the car on a first date.Calvin reckons spreading a rumour that you've murdered someone around the hotel might improve a holiday and rages against the scam of real estate agents. Send your blind rankings, dilemmas, and listener questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Tony Cantwell stepped in as guest co-host this week and took Calvin back to days of prankcalling the FM104 Phoneshow and doing knick knacks. He explained how his biggest issue is with emigration is "surprise visit home" videos and why he wasn't allowed pass on the family name and add another Tony Cantwell to the world.Send your listener questions and co-host suggestions for while Terence is away to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Mark Mehigan stuck around for the bonus episode this week - Although he had big shoes to fill following Jesse's viral chicken fillet debate. Somehow, Mark comes in with an even more controversial deli take.Calvin decides he'd rather challenge for a UFC Heavyweight title than appear on Britain's Got Talent, and the two debate the best Irish songs of all time. Have your say by voting at vote.todayfm.com/100-greatestSend your listener questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Mark Mehigan joined us this week and brought a lot of chaos with a listener tale of a 25 year old home owner and a 71 year old master seducer. He told us how rewarding it was getting on stage to a sold out Olympia,even if he wasn't sure some of the jokes would land and how he wouldn't change his accent in spite of the strong reaction it gets.Mark was also really open about his sobriety journey coping with the pressure to act a certain way after stopping drinking.if you enjoyed this episode check out Mark's podcast the Weekly Roast now.Send your listener questions and co-host suggestions for while Terence is away to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

In this week's bonus, Eric Lalor shared his proposal story with a listener who's worried about her friend getting engaged at a black-tie work do. Calvin re-enforces the ban on proposals at Talking Bollox live shows and suggested Eddie Rockets as an alternative.There's a discussion about the worst food combinations (milk and Coke?) and Calvin has some debatable opinions on cinema treats. And they talk about the controversy over 'penis injections' at the Winter Olympics.Send your listener questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com