Phoning It In

This week's topic of the week is ‘spooky stories'. Returning caller Alan got a scare on a bus. Jolene had a run-in with a banshee outside her local Centra. Dave is joined in the studio by Damien the spawn of Satan who says the time of reckoning is upon us. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic of the week is ‘bitter disappointments'. Vinny was jilted at the altar. Jessica's children are all bitter disappointments to her. Dave is joined in the studio by Gerry Fallon AKA 'The Donkey King', who runs Ireland's largest donkey sanctuary, 'Ass Town'. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic of the week is ‘revenge gone awry'. Valerie tried to get revenge on her cheating husband but it backfired. Dean tried to get revenge on his ex-business partner and ended up making him rich. Dave is joined in the studio by Darren Carmody, a space enthusiast who discovered something out of this world on a beach in Portmarnock. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic of the week is ‘unfulfilled dreams'. Vincent always wanted to go to the moon. Paulie has always dreamed of owning a mini-fridge. Dave is joined in the studio by Karen and Aaron, twins who grew up in the woods after a bear ate their parents on a camping trip. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic of the week is 'stupid mistakes that still haunt you'. Terry mistakenly leaked classified information during The Cold War. Nigel locked himself out of his ambulance. Dave is joined in the studio by Jud Goodbody who solves crimes using a psychic connection to a dead celebrity. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic of the week is 'reigns of terror'. Jess is a teacher and her principal is a real dictator. Trish is proud that she runs her book club with an iron fist. Dave is joined in the studio by Debbie Spoons who holds the world record for receiving the most marriage proposals This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic of the week is 'Entrepreneurial Failures'. Kennedy's novelty restaurant recently closed down. Justin's cloning business didn't work out. Dave is joined in the studio by spiritual agony uncle Father Declan Quigg.  This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic of the week is 'money problems'. Cordelia has been struggling since she quit her job. Roger says it's 'mo money, mo problems' for him. Dave is joined in the studio by exorcist for hire - Paul Tergeisst. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave is mysteriously absent this week so Cillian Vermillion and Colin Spress from 'Look What's After Happening' are filling in on hosting duties. This week's topic of the week is 'bargains' or maybe 'aunts/ants'. Colin tries to secure a new internet service provider. Cillian and Colin are joined in the studio by the acrobatic duo Cirque Du Poulet. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic of the week is ‘running out of time'. Daniel is running out of time on his chance to claim your inheritance. Alanna needs to get home but is running out of time. Dave's special guest is an AI that goes by the name of Aiden. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode of Phoning It In, Dave chats with Bill, an archaeologist who thinks he has discovered a magical artefact.

This week's topic of the week is 'overbearing parents'. Luke's Dad acts more like a drill instructor. Elaine's mother controls her love life. Dave's special guest is former Garda detective Dinny McGuinness who spent a good deal of his career working undercover. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'horrible bosses'. Caoimhe's boss is a real dictator. Murph's boss is a prankster. Dave's special guest is the Mayor of Dalkey, Sadhbh Delany Saunders, who has been lambasted in the papers for trying to turn the picturesque seaside town into a giant theme park. This show is sponsored by Rí-Rá Irish Lager. For more info check out @ri.ra.beer on Instagram. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

In this bonus episode of Phoning It In, Dave chats with Tamsin who arrived home to find her house abandoned.

This week's topic of the week is 'pushovers'. Logan is a self-confessed pushover. Terri loves pushovers because she's an influencer. Dave's special guest is Twitch Streamer Mitch Dreamer who blew up for his live streams of him attempting to murder his family and friends. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'bad customer service'. Astrid received bad customer service from a male escort service. Maria was not impressed by the limousine she ordered. Dave's special guest is Emmy Calhoun, a professional alibi supplier. HOORAY FOR COMEDY!  Hooray For Comedy! is a night of improvised comedy (hosted by Dave Coffey) featuring three of the best acts in Dublin. Wednesday, April 26th - Chaplins Pub - Doors at 7pm. Headlined by veteran improv troupe Tumbleweed (Pearl O'Rourke & Kelly Shatter.) With special guests The Megamax Method (Mark Cantan & Dave Coffey) and Bag of Cats. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/hoorayFC

This week's topic of the week is 'mean landlords'. Willie is fed up with his landlord's games. Tallulah's landlord has remote access to the heating and keeps turning it off. Dave also chats with Martin who believes his doctor is trying to kill him. Our special guest, joining us from the dark side of the moon, is Irishwoman Patty DeVoy, one of five artists onboard the first civilian voyage around the moon. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

Ho ho ho! It's the 2022 Christmas Special so this week's callers and guests are all joining us in the spirit of the holiday season… Rick, one of Santa's elves, is not happy with the changes at The North Pole. John is a policeman who's trapped in a hostage situation at a Christmas party. Philip is obsessed with Christmas and wants everyone to be as excited as him. Dave's special guest joining him in the studio is none other than Frosty The Snowman! Featuring the Christmassy comic stylings of Aoibhin Murphy, Mark Cantan, Pearl O'Rourke, Hannah Mamalis, Amy Hughes, Clara DeBrun, Peter McGann, Ali Fox, Laura O'Leary, Ro Carey and John Spillane. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

Dave chats to Cormac who was kicked out of his medieval reenactment group: The Kingdom. Featuring two gas divils - Hannah Mamalis and Peter McGann.

This week's topic of the week is 'rumours'. Gemma spread a rumour that her best friend was a devil worshipper. Simon heard a rumour about 5G and the Irish government. The special studio guest is bonafide Irish country music legend Pat McGee. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is dangerous vacations. Anto and his friends took a shot at climbing Mount Everest. Sarah went 'snake bothering' in Brazil. Tim and his wife went to the Aillwee Caves. The special studio guest is Evan Knowles who died and visited the afterlife. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'dodgy BnBs'. Alice had a disturbing stay in a BnB in Galway. William thinks the BnB he stayed in was some kind of front for criminals. Dave also chats with Maire whose local convenience store is no longer very convenient. The special studio guest is 'Warlock', Ireland's premier pickup artist and dating coach. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is secrets. 'Churles' has been keeping a big secret from his son. Hannah has a secret about her pet schnauzer, Lord Pepperbottom. Deb has a secret so shocking she wants to remain anonymous Our special guest is Coleen Rooney who has moved into her fallout shelter because of an impending global catastrophe. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'university woes'. Brida is unhappy with her campus accommodation. Ethan was let down by Freshers' Week. The special studio guest is Toby T, the sixth member of pop group 5ive who was ousted due to his unpopularity with the other members. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

Ahead of this week's Dublin Fringe show, Dave chats with Co-Producer Cian Sullivan about Klankety Klank, how it came about, who's in the show and what we're both looking forward to. Then, we take a listen back to the Zoom version of the show which was first broadcast back in April 2021. Featuring:  James O'Hagan, Cian Sullivan, Dave Coffey, Alison Spittle, Wren Dennehy, Erin McGathy, Mark Cantan, Peter McGann, Ronan Carey, Sophie Shanley and Stephen Bradley. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to Klankety Klank. It's a completely improvised comedy quiz show with your favourite performers from Phoning It In doing their best celebrity impressions. Get your tickets here: https://www.fringefest.com/festival/whats-on/klankety-klank

In this bonus episode of Phoning It In, Dave chats with Malcolm who's concerned he might be sterile due to hazardous conditions at his place of work. Featuring Edwin Sammon, Pearl O'Rourke and Malachy McKeever. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank. It's a completely improvised comedy quiz show with your favourite performers from Phoning It In doing their best celebrity impressions. Get your tickets here: https://www.fringefest.com/festival/whats-on/klankety-klank

This week's topic of the week is 'life goals'. Anabel can't seem to achieve any of her life goals. Craig just crushed his biggest life goal, while people keep stealing Philip's goals. Dave also chats with Norma whose family have started to treat her differently now that she's holy. The special studio guest is Buddy Winters, a self-proclaimed vampire slayer who believes Ireland is seeing a massive spike in vampire activity. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank. It's a completely improvised comedy quiz show with your favourite performers from Phoning It In doing their best celebrity impressions. Get your tickets here: https://www.fringefest.com/festival/whats-on/klankety-klank

This week's topic of the week is 'drugs'. Nelly was spooned out of it on some purple crazy sauce recently. Melvin is a drug dealer who thinks drugs are pretty cool. Dave also chats with Ken who feels he was unfairly represented in a recent TV documentary about weirdos. The special studio guest is a professional assassin. For legal reasons, he's asked that we call him Big Dog. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank. It's a completely improvised comedy quiz show with your favourite performers from Phoning It In doing their best celebrity impressions. Get your tickets here: https://www.fringefest.com/festival/whats-on/klankety-klank

In this bonus episode of Phoning It In, Dave chats with Jodi who is worried that her daughter's school lunches are contaminated with something. Featuring Ali Fox, Síomha McQuinn and Roxanna Nic Liam. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank. It's a completely improvised comedy quiz show with your favourite performers from Phoning It In doing their best celebrity impressions. Get your tickets here:  https://www.fringefest.com/festival/whats-on/klankety-klank

This week's topic of the week is disappearing Dublin buses. Linda saw a bus evaporate before her eyes. Dave also chats to Bret who lost his towel. The special studio guest is the former mob boss of New Jersey, Tony Carboni, who turned states witness on his fellow mob bosses and now lives in the Witness Protection Programme. If you would like to support this show, please consider buying tickets to our upcoming Dublin Fringe show Klankety Klank. It's a completely improvised comedy quiz show with your favourite performers from Phoning It In doing their best celebrity impressions. Get your tickets here:  https://www.fringefest.com/festival/whats-on/klankety-klank

This week's topic of the week is demonic patrons. Grieflar shares his experiences working as a demon chemist. Julie sold her soul and is having seller's remorse. The special studio guest is pop sensation Loretta who says she is ready to quit music to pursue her true calling as a bounty hunter. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

In this bonus episode of Phoning It In, Dave chats with Lorna who has been waiting on an ambulance for over an hour. Featuring Sophie Shanley, Pearl O'Rourke and Mark Cantan. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is hoarders. Raymond likes to hoard human body parts. Seanie is fed up with his wife hoarding stuff around the house. The special studio guest is Marian Furmuny one of the stars of last summer's runaway hit reality show ‘A Quiet Love' where prospective couples are gagged on their dates and are unable to speak to each until after they've agreed to get married. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This is the 100th episode of Phoning It In so we're marking it with an extended episode with lots of very special guests, including Daniel O'Donnell, President Michael D. Higgins, and infamous punk rocker Terry Terrible. Featuring the all-star cast of Stephen Bradley, Ali Fox, Aoife Spratt, Tony Cantwell, Erin McGathy, Fionn Foley, Ronan Carey, Kelly Shatter, Laura O'Leary, Hannah Mamalis, Mark Cantan, Sophie Shanley, Kevin McGahern, Pearl O'Rourke and Luke Benson. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is bizarre antiques. Stella found an antique spoon in her granny's basement. Gus inherited a strange shoe from his great uncle. The special studio guest is Evan Nowes, AKA The Coffin Confessor, who you can pay to crash your funeral in order to make shocking revelations to your loved ones. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is dodgy publicans. Felix was barred from his local by a dodgy publican. Brian's Da is a dodgy publican who's putting something strange in the pints. Dave also chats to Dominick whose collection of medieval weapons has gone missing. The special studio guest is the High King of Ireland, Pony O'Connor. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'wedding days that went awry'. Lewis says his wedding day turned into a complete nightmare. Vanessa's wedding day was ruined by a celebrity wedding crasher. The special studio guest is the world's greatest arguer, Anita B. Wright. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'alien encounters'. Emilia was visited by an alien on New Year's Eve. Ryan met an alien on the DART. The special studio guest is Norman Pearson, the first person to be successfully frozen and reanimated thirty years later.  This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'bad borrowers'. Jack's sister borrowed his husband, while everything Paul owns is borrowed. The special studio guest is the world's greatest hustler Frankie ‘Fingers' Fitzpatrick. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'adventure holidays gone wrong'. Oscar, Natalie and Todd all share their disastrous experiences which may or may not be linked somehow. The special studio guest is Les Ismoor who was at one time the largest Dance Hall owner and operator in the country. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

This week's topic of the week is 'annoying in-laws'. Jade's mother-in-law keeps trying to catch her out. Mike's brother-in-law got him involved in a pyramid scheme. The special studio guest is Didi Seymour a Professor of Parapsychology and Psychic Phenomenon who has made a major discovery in the area of near-death experiences. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

In this bonus episode of Phoning It In, Dave interviews London, Paris and Bunratty Jones three Irish influencers famous for their YouTube videos about seduction. Featuring Hannah Mamalis, Mark Cantan and Pearl O'Rourke. To listen to more exclusive bonus episodes of Phoning It In, including extra calls and improv games, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com and sign up to become a member of HeadStuff+.