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An Irishman living in Taiwan. Fitness, culture, guests, comedy and more.

Features original music each week from different bands and musicians around the world.

Podcast released every Tuesday. 

111 Episodes
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Call Centre Chaos

Call Centre Chaos

2024-05-2829:49

In this episode, Paddy talks about the new Mad Max movie and his love for the original films. He also tells a hilarious tale about a call he got once when he was working at a call center in Ontario Canada for cable TV boxes in the southern states of the US.Featuring original music from the UK's: Nick Frater
In this episode Paddy chats to Luke Leyland, a former professional wrestler, who flew to Nigeria in Jan 2024 and became the first British/European to ever fight in Nigerias ancient martial art of Dambe.Featuring original music from Portugal’s: JolyBmore
In this episode Paddy chats to comedian and writer Dom Joly. They discuss everything from Joly’s smash hit tv show Trigger Happy Tv, to his most recent book The Conspiracy Tourist. Featuring original music from UK musician: Nick Frater
In this episode, Paddy chats with Daniel George from Honour and Arms Full Contact Medieval Combat sports facility in Rochdale, UK. Daniel discusses everything from the sport's origins to the production of heavy-duty weapons and armour used in bouts that can involve 30 v 30 combatants. Featuring original music from Kentucky musician: Spooky Fox
Sweat-drenched tales from Taiwan and math mishaps set the stage as Joey Callahan, the Philly comic with a penchant for storytelling, joins me for a whirlwind of laughs and poignant musings. Our banter dances between Joey's family legacy, steeped in the history of Nazi Germany, and the warmth of a Philadelphia pub. We confront the stark reality of mortality, the haunting thought of dying alone, and the solace found in cultural rites like the Irish wake. Our conversation, stitched wi...
Earthquake Experience

Earthquake Experience

2024-04-1027:54

In this episode, Paddy talks about his experience during Taiwan's massive 7.2 earthquake which struck off the East coast of the island last week.Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
Hannibal The Cannibal

Hannibal The Cannibal

2024-03-2530:17

In this episode Paddy talks about the new Roadhouse movie, refugees in Ireland and The Silence of the lambs. Get some
The Texas 7

The Texas 7

2024-03-2032:16

In this episode, Paddy discusses The Texas 7. A group of highly dangerous prisoners that escaped from a maximum security Texas prison in the year 2000. Upon their escape, they committed multiple armed robberies, stole vehicles, and killed a Texas police officer which led to a huge manhunt and a half-million-dollar reward for their capture.Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

2024-03-0533:42

In this episode, Paddy discusses the horrifying but amazing true story of Walter Rosenberg, who in 1944 at the age of 19 became the first Jewish prisoner to manage to escape from the notorious Nazi death camp Auschwitz. Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
Lively Up Yourself

Lively Up Yourself

2024-02-2030:28

In this episode, Paddy discusses the new Bob Marley movie One Love. He talks about his first time hearing Bob Marley almost 20 years ago and how today he is still his favorite musician. Also, Paddy provides a list of movies to look out for in 2024.Featuring original music from Welsh band: Waterpistol
Tradition Attrition

Tradition Attrition

2024-02-1334:41

In this episode, Paddy delves into some bizarre traditions from around the world, from having one of your fingers cut off every time a loved one dies, to getting soaked with water and then covered in cinnamon if you're single at age 25. Tune in if you want a laugh.Featuring original music from Cardiff band Waterpistol
In this episode, Paddy talks about college houses in Galway city in the early 2000s, from roommates leaving the immersion on all week ending in an enormous electricity bill to Paddy mistakenly putting what he thought was Brill cream into his hair for an entire week only to embarrassingly find out it was something else.Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
A Chat With Meego Yassin

A Chat With Meego Yassin

2024-01-3001:01:02

In this episode, Paddy is joined by Meego Yassin. Meego, born and raised in Iraq talks about life in a war-torn country before having to leave at age 15. A lifelong martial artist, he has competed in muay thai, boxing, and tai kwon do. He holds multiple black belts in various disciplines including BJJ and once went viral with his infamous story about his time working in a movie with Steven Seagal.Featuring original music from Belfast band: Search Party
Toasters 'N' Moose

Toasters 'N' Moose

2024-01-2243:33

In this episode, Paddy is joined by Tom Shaw and Estelle Piper better known as internet sensation Toasters 'N' Moose. They discuss how their now-famous song "Taste The Biscuit," which they performed in a movie over a decade ago has gone viral multiple times and made them a recognizable musical duo worldwide.Featuring Original music from Toasters 'N' Moose.
Missile Mistake

Missile Mistake

2024-01-1531:24

In this episode, Paddy talks about his experiences with earthquakes in Taiwan and how a mistranslated message last week from the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense had him believing there was a missile heading his way from mainland China. Also discussed, is the Persian carpet flatworm that penis fences with its two-pronged penis. All true stories.Featuring original music from Kentucky musician: Spooky Fox
Mind-Bending Bullshido

Mind-Bending Bullshido

2024-01-0837:20

In this episode, Paddy delves into the world of psychics, telekinesis and famous spoon-bender Yuri Geller who rose to fame in the late 70’s making millions of dollars convincing people he had psychic powers. Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
Mosquito Mayhem

Mosquito Mayhem

2024-01-0239:11

Its 5:00 am in the morning, Paddy, naked with an electrified tennis racket in his hand and a manical look in his eyes hunts down a ruthless mosquito thats been biting him and buzzing in his ear all night. Oh an loads of facts and rambling about mosquitos.Features original music from Melbourne Australin band: The Slingers
Christmas Craic

Christmas Craic

2023-12-2636:34

In this episode, Paddy talks about why the 26th of December is called Boxing Day in the UK and St Stephen's Day in Ireland. He delves into St Stephen and his brutal execution, a gruesome fate that most of the 12 Apostles would meet. On a happier note, he also looks into the top 5 Christmas songs and movies of all time.Featuring original music from Britains: Nick Frater
Neighbor Nonsense

Neighbor Nonsense

2023-12-1937:35

Paddy rambles about Taiwan's crazy traffic and how he's witnessed multiple accidents. Also, noisy neighbors in Taiepi and how to deal with a neighborly dispute when you're a foreigner and cultural practices differ quite a lot from what you're used to. Featuring original music from Melbourne band: The Slingers
Funeral Fiesta

Funeral Fiesta

2023-12-1134:06

In this episode Paddy talks about the recent death and funeral of legendary Pogues frontman Shane McGowan. He also discusses odd or unusual funeral practices from different cultures around the world.Featuring original music from SoulBoy Mystic
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