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Comedian Darren Matthews waxs lyrical on life, travel, funny stuff and random things. Sometimes with friends.

Darren Matthews


    • Mar 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    Kimberly McLoughlin S03E10 The serious episode we laugh about addiction and recovery in.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 57:39


    I sat down for a zoom call with Kimberly McLoughlin (_Kimberlymcloughlin on Instagram) as we chat about one year with no booze and drugs and how to recover loudly and with an online presence. We go through figuring out there's a problem, small town boredom and alcohol in modern society. Have a listen and don't feel uncomfortable when we make jokes, because Kimmy and myself didn't. Like, share and subscribe.

    Any Magee S03E09, DJ, radio programmer, live music enthusiast, semi professional punk rocker.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 43:55


    Amy Magee, DJ and content creator for harboursideradio.com/ joins me this week on a chat of how to start your own radio station that broadcasts worldwide in the hopes of creating an entertainment and arts space in a building that has been an indoor playground, a gym and a night club. Sounds complicated? You should try being Amy and organising local DJs, content and the occasional 24hr broadcast. check out the station and give Amy herself on Instagram at therockshowwithamy 

    Colm G Doran S03E08 Writer, Director, Actor, Theatre all rounder. Maggie Mays hall of famer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 51:02


    This episode is with Colm G Doran who tells you how to go from a drama degree to working in the theatre after a few years off. We discuss immersive theatre, inspiration and creativity while stuck in house and having a non traditional Irish father who pushes you in to the arts. Colm was also one of the first people who helped me get stage time as a new comedian with open mics at the Bookfinders cafe in Belfast so we have a good laugh about that also. Check out his socials and Instagram at Colmg1 to see what he is working on this weather.

    Stephanie Bukovec S03E07 professional footballer, freestyler and national team goalkeeper

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 52:44


    I chat with Toronto born Stephanie Bukovec who I was lucky enough to work with during my time in Canada and learn a thing or two from regarding football and thankfully for it as she has been plying her trade for a number of years now across Europe from Sweden to Iceland to Croatia to Ajax in the Netherlands and finally back to Croatia where she is first team goalie and now National team goalkeeper through the wonders o the grandmother rule. Have a listen to Stephanie talk about starting in Canada as a freestyler and showing the boys how it was done back in the day. Check out her Instagram at scbukovec and follow what she has been up to.

    Conor Keys S03E06 Stand up, Podcaster, Yumz, Conspiracy Interpreter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 70:54


    I chat to one half of the "Deckchair and Yumz" podcast and the other half of the "Best of the Best Podcast" Conor Keys about how to accidentally start a successful podcast amid the world shutting up shop. We delve into the vanilla Podcast and the Patreon version wheres Keys and co go down the rabbit hole of whats going on in the world. Check out the main mans podcasts on all your favourite Podcasty places. We talk missing gigs and Keys first gig which I also performed at. Good times and looking forward to sharing the stage with Conor again soon.

    Bruce Fummey S03E05 Scottish history tours, stand up comedian and great Scott, he's a Scot.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 100:44


    I sat down with the very entertaining Bruce Fummey and promised him I'd only take an hour of his day and ended up taking years off his life. Bruce and myself talk how a teaching career leads to being a tour guide via a stand up comedy career. We chat Scottish history, it's ties to Ireland, Scots language and Scots Gaelic, kings, queens, battles, the intricacies of how I've been pronouncing Alba wrong for years. Basically. We talk... a lot. Check out Bruce's fantastic website at https://www.scotlandhistorytours.co.uk/ give him a subscribe on Youtube and find his Facebook page. God forbid you learn something while being entertained.

    Conor A.K.A Canks from the Fellaship Podcast. S03E04

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 67:11


    Canks joins me for a chat about his own Podcast and the hows and whys of home schooling and staying sane while trapped in the house for Lock down 3. Check out the FELLASHIP PODCAST Out Every Sunday where all good Podcasts are found.

    Sean O'Neill S03E03 Cans across the world, blogger, podcaster, owner of great dog.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 54:58


    I finally get semi professional drinker and fully qualified Strabane person Sean O'Neill on the ups and downs of drinking for free, home brewing and the beer and bugs taste pairing we filmed a few months ago. Check out Seans content at Canacrosstheworld.com

    Sean Hegarty S03E02 Comedian, broadcaster and brand new but not that new podcaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 55:55


    I catch up with long time comedy buddy and all round busy man Sean Hegarty. We talk why Zoom gigs are the devil, home schooling 3 boys and IVF stigmas in todays world. Search Sean Hegarty Podcasts to check out Seans new and existing work.

    Linda Ervine S03E01. Irish language activist. East Belfast GAA honorary president.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 76:22


    I chat with Linda Ervine on her thoughts about teaching Irish for everyone at Turas in East Belfast and how the language belongs to everyone, going from taking a 6 week taster course to doing a degree in Irish in 8 short years and how to get a job as president of a GAA club without ever having seen a match. Check out https://www.ebm.org.uk/turas/ for more if you want to learn some Irish also.

    Craig Quartermaine writer, journalist, Indigenous Australian comedian. Retired truck driver. S02E17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 64:28


    I sat down for a 10 hour time difference of a chat with the very talented and learned Craig Quartermaine. We chatted about Covid being good to the big man and how he ended up in Queensland after a life time as a Perth boy. We talk indigenous Australian culture and the present situation of allegations within our respective comedy scenes. Like, Share and subscribe and check out Craigs Podcast 'Somethin Clever' and material. It's clever stuff. Always a pleasure catching up and he didn't even give me shit for supporting the rival footy team. 

    Leo Kearse, Right Wing comedian S02E16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 66:38


    I got Comedian, writer and performer Leo Kearse on to chat with some one I don't agree with politically but can't fault the man as a great joke writer. We talk people trying to cancel him and how he ended up as a right wing comedian. We cover why comedians shouldn't behave like a politician and how to say terrible things in a smart and funny way. Check out Leos Youtube channel for more videos of his material. Like, share and subscribe and drop a review where ever possible. Do what Leos political heroes do. Lie if you have to.

    Andy McGibbon that's in the Bonnevilles Part 2. Politics and Personal opinions S02E15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 81:52


    Continuing on from Andy's own Podcast interview with Ruairi Creaney I decided to pick the big mans brains all the way from how to invite unionism to the table of a United Ireland to him telling me his family almost ended up in Australia instead of Lurgan only his mother took a liking to the new houses being built. Give an Armagh man a cold beer and he'll give you a hot take on anything. 

    Andy McGibbon Part 1. Punk rock, Playing the blues and paying the bills. S02E15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 64:34


    I chatted with Andy McGibbon from Lurgan bluesy bastards the Bonnevilles and we ended up making it an epic podcast. Part one is the realities of being in a touring band and literally keeping the show on the road. We talk tour stories and being music nerds with the romantic notions about reading album liner notes and why drummers never own a car big enough to fit their kit in.  I learned about the genesis of the Bonnevilles and how much noise 2 lads from Lurgan can really make.

    Diona Doherty, Actor, Comedian, Playwright S02E14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 75:07


    Great chat today with Diona Doherty. She's that lady you've seen in that thing but can't quite place her face. You know the one. I think it was on BBC. As a career actor with a CV that includes, TV, film, voice over and writing shows of her own and all that was before she decided to dip her toe into stand up comedy also. We chat the reality of the jobbing actor from being recognizable worldwide on Netflix to advertising local supermarkets to Irish language  movies when you aren't fluent. I always learn how to make a self tape. Check out Diona's work on Twitter and Instagram at dionadoherty. Like. Share. Subscribe and enjoy our chat.

    Aaron Butler Comedian, The Greatest Show (West Belfast) Man, Video creator S02E13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 55:50


    This episode I'm joined by the very funny and excellent dancer Aaron Butler to talk starting comedy with a gig at the Edinburgh Festival and the shared trauma of things that just weren't right about Catholic school musicals at the turn of the century among other things. Check out Aarons own work at Aaronbutler.online and that will link you to all his appropriate channels. He can link you to the inappropriate ones from there. Like. Share. Subscribe and enjoy Aaron's stuff also.

    Stevo Timothy, Comedian, charity fundraiser, Everton fan S02E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 54:27


    It's my first returning guest with Stevo Timothy of farmer Michael and Kathleen fame coming back to talk about raising over 60,000 euro for the Irish Wheelchair association in memory of his mother Evelyn. We touch on training during Covid 19, celebrity friends making videos of support and being escorted to the finish line by a group of bikers. We also delve into the sad state of affairs as to why charities exist in Ireland and beyond and I chat with Steve about how to make smart social commentary satire after the release of his most recent video referencing the civil unrest in America.

    Alex 'Greeno' Green, Challenger sports, The Unicorn and The Cat. S02E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 68:40


    I chatted with my former boss and current Vice President of Challenger Sports Alex Green. From Glasgow to Rhode island and after 20 years of coaching soccer in America Greeno has done more miles than me down the highways and byways of North America. We chatted coaching football in America, the adventures of staying with host families who party with 50 cent and why I call him the unicorn after working together for a week in Shania Twains home town in Canada. Enjoy the madness and we are looking into subtitles for our two accents. check out challengersports.com to know more.

    Brian Cranley. Singer, Troubadour and Amateur Lumberjack S02E10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 52:51


    I go back into my murky past as a rocker and Zoom called with very talented Brian Cranley who once was the singer in my band The Scream which we later changed to Soviet Flares when we found out that name was taken by a band Dave Grohl used to drum for. We chat about life in Vancouver, being in a band with family and friends and how marrying someone abroad doesn't guarantee you that sweet visa and future Canadian Prime Minister Bryan Adams. Like, share and subscribe and check out Low Kamouraska on Spotify for a taste of the talents of Brian Cranley.

    Tyrone McKenna. Professional boxer, semi pro bassist, amateur comedy duo member. S02E09

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 58:02


    Lucky enough this episode I got chatting to Golden contract finalist and all round entertainer and professional fighter Tyrone McKenna. Determined to be Belfast's most entertaining boxer while learning bass guitar and being part of a comedy duo with another guy called Tyrone. No seriously... Check out the big man on Instagram @ Tyrone_mc_kenna and get on the band wagon. This fighter is going big time. Oh and don't ask him for a free T shirt. What the hell Am I talking about? Give the episode a listen as we compare fight records and have a great oul chat.

    Nicole O'Hagan Mountain biker and Nurse S02E08

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 40:16


    I Zoom called this week all the way to... back where I'm from to chat with recently qualified nurse and professional throwing herself down trails on a mountain biker Nicole O'Hagan. We chat the best the way to get started, handlebar flips and I learn new words like hard tail and enduro race. Check Nicole out @nicole_ohagan on Instagram for more info and exciting trail trekking adventures.

    Sian Choyce, Stand up comedian S02E07

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 80:38


    I sat down for a lengthy chat with Perth based comedian and former Queenslander via Adelaide Sian Choyce. We talk comedy, Australian accents and culture and why living in the most isolated City in the world is finally paying off for the people in Western Australia. You'll make the smart Choyce by listening to this lovely episode... I'm sorry, I'll get my own coat after that pun. Check out Sian on twitter at Sian_Choyce and Instagram @siananabread . Sian has opened for Chris D’Elia, Ari Shaffir, Bert Kreischer and Doug Stanhope, TWICE.

    Christian Talbot, writer and luthier S02E06

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 72:19


    I zoom called in with creator of the Life of Sharks and trainee guitar building, screen printing funny man Christian Talbot (quite the CV) about how comedy leads to a life working with your hands and writing a comic about sharks with a merchandise line. I know this seems like a lot of random things but just listen and enjoy. Like, subscribe and share with your friends and family. I think we both managed not to swear in this one.

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    Marcus Keeley Instant Feedback Podcast S02E05

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 48:44


    The episode is a podcast about a podcast with creator of the Instant Feedback Podcast ( I'll stop saying Podcast now) Marcus Keeley and how he came about the idea of interviewing performers immediately after they came off stage be they comedian, poet or comedian who just died on their arse. We talk running comedy nights, made up comedians adventures in France for a one hour show. Check out The Instant Feedback podcast on all your favourite places to listen to ... I've said Podcast again haven't I?

    Ally McKenzie Documentarian S02E04

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 60:03


    I chat this week with documentarian and a man who was raised in my village even though he arrived from Scotland. We chatted music in the good old days, film making, travelling with a camera and how to turn your passion in to your work by making a documentary about your favourite football team. Ally is on Twitter @allymckenzie91 and keep an eye out for some upcoming film projects with BBC from his production company Sideline Films.

    Emma Brennan Alpha Training NI S02E03

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 54:17


    I chat with the lady who helped me pass my Level 2 gym instructor course (no really, I'm a qualified gym instructor) Emma Brennan, about what it's like to open a brand new state of the art gym and then have to close it in present times. We chat home workouts, producing the next generation of fitness professionals and my sweet Incredible Hulk/ Leonardo DaVinci mashup T shirt. Like, share, subscribe and drop and give me 20!

    Terry McHugh S02E02

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 60:14


    I talk comedy and lock down in the middle of nowhere with North Belfast comic and long suffering retail warrior Terry McHugh. Check out his facebook page Terry McHugh comedy for some free one man shows and give me a wee follow sure, he's good people. Also good look finding his house if you ever need him.

    Season 2. The new mic strikes back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 29:59


    I give some podcast recommendations on lock down and talk about the lack of anything that I've been doing. All while having a beer.

    St Paul's GAA are based in West Belfast. County Antrim.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 2:25


    St Paul's Belfast are the club that welcomed me in when I moved back to the city.

    Episode 23 - Lianne MCooey and Modern Life is Rubbish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 72:29


    I guest star and also simulcast with my partner in comedy Lianne McCooey as she launches her new podcast 'modern life is rubbish'

    Episode 22 - Amanda Ferguson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 62:56


    I chat with writer, freelance journalist and all round lovely North Belfast person Amanda about the glamour of journalism as your own boss and not making social plans incase a big story comes up. A great chat over a pint from the Sunflower bar in Belfast.

    Episode 21 - John Meagher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 79:06


    I'm joined by London based Newry man John Meagher as we talk comedy as a business. The illusion of great gigs and our deep personal yet hilarious trauma of growing up in Newry. Check the man out online and enjoy the chat. Like share and subscribe lovely people.

    Episode 20 - Paddy Raff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 72:11


    I chat with creator of Nigel the BT9er and West Belfast comedian Paddy Raff about selling out arenas within 2 years of starting comedy and being so successful you own a caravan in Donegal. Enjoy.

    Episode 19 - Micky Bartlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 99:18


    I chat with touring comic and the most week travelled Lurganite in history. Micky Bartlett about comedy as a full time job and weird places for a gig.

    Episode 18 - Gareth McCullough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 45:19


    I chat with Newry Reporter sports editor and long time champion of the entertainments in the local area about labours of love and getting paid to watch your favourite football team.

    Episode 17 - Tom O'Mahoney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 37:09


    I chat with the pride of South Tipperary about how many miles it takes to make a good comedian, life before comedy and the intricacies of a county with two license registrations.

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    Episode 16 - Michael 'Violin Mick' Conlon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 52:56


    I chat with one half of he string ninjas about being a professional fiddler (steady on), musical upbringings and supporting a football team far far away.

    Episode 16 - Leonie McDonagh live from the Comedy kitchen.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 61:27


    I chat with comedian, dancer and artsy all rounder Leonie Mcdonagh about how a Galway girl ends up in Belfast and the finer points of stand up as an art form and how to host a world audience from your kitchen.

    Episode 15 - Gino Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 61:22


    I chat with comedy writer, lighting technician and old school mate Gino Lynch about his writing, producing and starring as Taxi Jo while working in TV and movies. We talk comedy and the real life characters in the old home town.

    Episode 14 - Cormac Lamb. Australian fire fighter.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 31:53


    I chat with Newry native now Sydney resident Cormac Lamb about the wild fires currently ravaging Australia and what's being done.

    Episode 13 - Cate Conway. Radio DJ and voiceover artist.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 60:00


    I chat with radio personality, all round presenter and award winning cat breeder Cate Conway about how to get started in broadcasting. Sky diving and fancy advent calenders amongst other things. Check out her Instagram @ Radio.Cate

    Episode 12 - Jordan Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 54:41


    I chat with comedian/improvisor Jordan Robinson about 100 gigs in his first year, opening for bigger boys and what's next after open heart surgery and his debut solo show Pig Heart.

    Episode 11 - Darren Matthews and no friends this week.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 28:19


    This week I recap the first 10 episodes of the podcast and talk about upcoming gigs and plans for the new year in Belfast and beyond. Voting gets a mention also so please don't fall asleep there.

    Episode 10 - Caitlín Fearon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 54:25


    I chat with Scarlet Belles burlesque dancer and fellow hospitality survivor Caitlín Fearon about arts in Newry, dance and weird shape bananas. No... Really.

    Episode 9 - Cormac MacDiarmada the Notorious Barrick Boy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 55:15


    I chat with Barrick boy creator and west Belfast stand up comic Cormac about the origins of the online page, the madness of the wild west and how he ended up on stage between writing movie scripts and skits.

    Episode 8 - Darren Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 63:15


    I chat with Belfast based DJ Darren Craig about DJing, when rock was king, ice hockey and his beloved Liverpool FC. Share it if you like it and subscribe wherever podcasts may be found.

    Episode 7- Sean Quinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 47:44


    I chat with fellow Bessbrook native and now Adelaide resident Sean Quinn about stand up, travel and the land down under. Australia. Not the republic.

    Episode 6 - Stevo Timothy aka Farmer Michael.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 47:06


    I chat with creator and internet sensation Stevo Timothy about his farmer Michael character and what comes next after talking to your phone in your car.

    Episode 5 - lady Sinéad Nora

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 29:13


    I chat with comedian, writer, horse enthusiast and long suffering Everton fan Sinead Nora about her role as writer and creater of Kathleen, wife of Galway's own farmer Michael.

    Episode 4 - Chris Kerr

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 58:28


    I chat with Chris. Former Antrim county goalkeeper and at Galls net minder turned mental health advocate in Belfast about sports and keeping your mind and your body right in the modern world.

    Episode 3 - Gerry Norman and Tour Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 42:38


    I chat with Gerry Norman about his new musical project Tour Alaska, flaming vans and how to release music in today's age of the internet.

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