Reviewables

This week's episode features guest host Kevin Mcgahern in conversation with legendary actor Sir Sean Connery who talks through the roles he turned down including The Matrix and Jurassic Park. Sir Sean also reveals the parts he wanted but couldn't get including the Brad Pitt role in his old friend David "Finchy" Fincher's Fight Club and appears completely resistant to the modern PC brigade as he refuses to explain or apologise for his long standing and controversial take on slapping.

This week Ed is joined in Reviewatowers by extra special guest co-host Tony Cantwell and fairly special guest Neil Stool, a man who has gained a huge following online for his back to basics style of sketch comedy that might seem old fashioned and confusing to the hosts as he lays down his rules of comedy and also condenses some classic movie plots as he feels movies take too long to get their points across. All this plus the quickest top five list ever recorded on the show! Enjoy!

This week's episode was recorded way back in July which seems like ten years ago because of the pandemic as Andrea gets her shot at being co-host and interviewee as Ed promotes his solo podcast and they both try to understand what TikTok is. Andrea also remembers her confirmation suit and Ed helps her with the woes of online dating and some BDSM messages from prospective beaus. 

This week Ed and Hannah are joined in Reviewatowers by Austrian travel writer Leo Hertzfeld. Leo talks about countries like he's reading it off Wikipedia because he is. Ed forgets what continental means which angers Leo, understandably. Something else is going on and the hosts are not sure what until Hannah cuts to the core of Leo who finally reveals why he's in Ireland and it involves a woman Leo is obsessed with (and not in a good way). 

Ed and Hannah are joined in the old Reviewatowers by actor, improviser and all round sound egg Ali Fox. The chat immediately descends into comparing pandemic panic attacks and takes a left turn as Ed mistakeningly thinks Hannah wants to fuck her chair and that results in a discussion about finding inaminate objects sexy before we finally get around to what Ali wanted to talk about in the first place which was the zoo and how whales aren't fooling anyone with their carry on! There's also a review of the best and correct pronunciation of the word Covid which are not one and the same. Plus Alan Rickman gets some love.  Enjoy Reviewapals!

Reviewables is back back back (!) after a long pandemic induced hiatus and regular co -hosts Hannah and Ed are joined in studio by guest Sharon Mannion and extra host Andrea Farrell. Sharon is an actor, writer and improviser and has featured in numerous shows such as "Bridget and Eamon" and "Republic of Telly". Sharon reviews her very first, high energy appearance on television, why ball ponds are to be avoided and her own children in a freewheeling interview which also delves into her unusual toe situation as Hannah and Andrea try to sing the Reviewables Theme in an exciting competition to see who is the better co-host. There's also a very exciting announcement at the end! Enjoy Reviewapals. https://youtu.be/9G_pZ0uvXh0

Hey Reviewapals, it's an old forgotten episode recorded last Halloween with actor, Dreamgunner  and lovely man, Finbarr Doyle. He chats to Ed and Hannah about his home made Beetlejuice costume and Hannah disturbs everyone with her unique take on Halloween dress up. There's also a discussion on breakfast cereals that literally look like shit and a run down of what famous actors are retired and what ones that maybe should. there's another sad prediction as Ed mentions how hugely old Kirk Douglas is which nature obviously noticed and rectified. Rest in peace, Spartacus. 

Hey Reviewapals, in this episode, Hannah and Ed talk to comedian and podcaster Duane Doogan about cake eating methods, David Attenborough's (alleged) dark secret and Duane's hatred of buses which leads to the lowest star rating the show has ever encountered. This silly conversation was recorded a few weeks before the global pandemic and unprecedented measures taken to flatten the curve and stop the spread.  In the coming weeks Reviewables will endeavour to put out episodes and keep people entertained. Stay safe and mind yourselves and each other.

This week Hannah and Ed almost immediately spiral out as every podcast gets brutally reviewed in one fell swoop, including their own. Special guest and stand up comedian Aideen McQueen is in Reviewatower to pull them back from the brink as she reassess the right and asks the hosts to choose between Boris and Jeremy for a night out. Not literally, just in a  "what if" scenario. Hannah also reveals her new persona and wonders can you steal a person's DNA from their bathwater and the occasional singing takes place.

This week Hannah and Ed are joined in the Reviewatower by comedian, try channel star and podcaster Blaithin de Burca who reviews sustainable personal hygiene products and what make a perfect housemate. Meanwhile, Ed reveals the sacrifices he makes to save the planet and there is confusion as to what constitutes a working church and whether or not a baby can be coddled and what exactly coddling is.

This week the show gets off to a semi flying start with confusion over the words to Hannah and Ed's backstage warm up vocal exercises. Also, harmonies are briefly but beautifully sung with Mark Cantan, one of the star's of Boyz On Top, a web series available on HeadStuff and of course YouTube, which is the basis for Mark's best and worst of viewing experiences in this particular episode. But before that the concept of X-Rated soap opera's is discussed, Hannah talks about her love of dog massage videos and Ed waxes lyrical about dying laughing.

This week's free wheeling episode sees the wonderful Sarah Devereux grace Hannah and Ed with her bag of precious things. What's in there?  All will be revealed. But before that, there's a review of Kevin Bacon's many appearances in Sarah's night terrors, scratch cards are scratched with knives, Haribo is Harihad by all in a throwback to the old days of the podcast and Hannah struggles to remember if she is being seen or heard.

This week the Reviewatower headquarters is invaded for a chat by local Independent from the  Cavan or Monaghan area and regular on the RTÉ Player series 'Talking It Out', Seanie Sutcliffe. Ed and Hannah grill him on his controversial views on the link between so called climate change and obesity and he selects his favourite world music by Hollywood actors in an attempt to connect with the young electorate. Will he succeed? Are people ready to love Steven Seagal Reggae music? How problematic will this become? All these questions will be answered plus a few more you never wanted answering.

Hannah and Ed are joined in the reviewabunker by award winning comedian and sometime musician and singer Andrea Farrell who eventually gets round to discussing her favourite film "You've Got Mail" but not before thoroughly examining her top smoking area interactions of all time which somehow always occur in Fibber's and the comedy power of farts.

In what may be his last ever interview,veteran broadcaster and "fan favourite" (his words), Dick Liver, joins Hannah and Ed to read out his own obituary and admits to some pretty heinous activities in order to cut the "Twitterati" posse off at the pass and place his actions in some much needed context. We get a run down of his spectacular, failed Presidential bid involving cows, his precursor show to the Late Late and his thoughts on the late, great, Gay Byrne and the still very much alive, old pal, Mike Murphy among other, highly questionable topics.

This weeks brand new episode features a conversation with comedian Shane Clifford from way back in late October. Time travel with heavy artillery and other topics such as the aim of a sit down urination, if aliens were involved in religion and Shane's alternative version of the recent film "Yesterday" come up and J.K. Rowling is called out for making controversial tweets before her last controversial tweets were even made! Another prediction from the review show that rarely reviews things!

Hannah and Ed return to ReviewaTowers studio after a Winter hiatus for a chat with comedian Michael Fry before his big move to London. He reviews carrying out menial tasks and cashing very little money for it in his first job. He also reviews a co worker named Keith and there is a discussion regarding how best to deal with animals invading your workspace along with an unexpected news roundup.

This week the comedy bunker dwellers, Hannah and Ed, are visited by the clean living (for the most part) Gearoid Farrelly, a stand up and podcaster who has a large collection of cookbooks and considers his favourites for varying reasons. Also, outside broadcasts at funerals, cough medicine abuse and whether opposites attract are among the tangential topics discussed.

The greedy man with too many names who is Jordan Lee Daniel joins Ed and Hannah in the comedy booth for a review of the sitcom Frasier which Hannah has never seen. That won't stop her talking about her favourite episode though! Also the popularity of drugs is up for debate and everybody starts to feel the come up!

Tis the season and Reviewables is the reason that comedian Stephen Bradley joins Ed and Hannah in the recording bunker to talk about sexy goats, why scaring yourself is fun and why you should always sleep with your knees up!

Hannah and Ed reach the end of their heat induced madness with special guest and star of Fair City, the wonderful Roxanna Nic Liam. Hannah tries to shift Binco the fan and pitches a new horror film, Saoirse Ronan makes a quick appearance and Roxanna reviews breaking her ankle at Electric Picnic while Ed considers the pranks you could play on injured revellers.

This week Hannah and Ed are joined in the HeadStuff studio by animator, comedian and critic of sincerity, Gareth Lyons. He talks about his disappointment with the movie "Frank" and Bob Dylan while Ed and Hannah reveal all regarding their teenage pranking and catfishing exploits.  

Comedian and co host of @idontknowherpod Aoife O' Connor joins Hannah and Ed in a very warm studio that is slowly cooking everyone's brains in their skulls. Aoife reviews the sun and what it's like to be the youngest person at a Spanish holiday resort while Hannah sees visions in her freckles and Ed struggles to determine exactly how old Hannah is.

Actor, Comedian and all round gas bean Ali Fox joins our regular hosts Ed and Hannah in a hot studio to discuss Turkish Delight, how to make the perfect cup of tea and why you should be wary of people who don't get their Subway sandwiches toasted. Ali also tells the story of a sexy old Nazi she discovered in the Amazon and Hannah sings a disturbing childhood song as her brain cooks in her skull.

Ed and Hannah are joined in studio this week by Joe.ie's Carl Kinsella who reviews an event filled trip to Savage County in the land of America where he was introduced to long form mugging, a Jesus museum and the inconvenience of purchasing moonshine in a dry county. Ed also tries out a new, completely original theme song and the gang try to unravel the mystery of just what the hell is a Mr.Tayto?

Future hall of famer and the Internet's Tony Cantwell joins Ed and Hannah to determine whether or not 1987 was the year that movies peaked. The origin of the word "Blockbuster" is speculated on,  Ed breaks out his Harrison Ford impression and Hannah recalls watching "Interview With The Vampire" and being spooked by dentures.

This week Ed and Hannah welcome regular guest and extraordinary human man Peter McGann to the studio. Peter is an actor, writer and booking agent for alternative comedian Liam Nugent. The main topic of conversation is the (mostly failed) auditions the gang have endured and the pitfalls of the entertainment industry in general. Aslo, Peter says something that had to be censored but almost throws Ed off his stride, what was it? we will never know.

This week our fearsome, sometime reviewing duo invite Joe.ie contributor, comedian and God of Memes Justine Stafford to review the good and bad points of the Internet, We discover what's in a theatrical joint, Justine talks about inappropriate funeral etiquette, online brand personas and the profanity quota for the entire season is met in the first ninety seconds.

Hannah and Edwin welcome long time Review-a-pal Kevin McGahern to the Headstuff studios.  Kevin is a comedian, actor and award winning playwright who has appeared in Hardy Bucks, Nowhere Fast, Bridget and Eamon and Republic of Telly. He has presented his own documentary series "Kevin McGahern's America" for RTE and is making his Edinburgh Fringe stand up debut this August with his new show, "Taking Off".  He reviews his favourite live outbursts as well as the shape of Madonna's breasts and a potentially controversial new television show gets pitched. Theme music by SoCow, Production assistance from Jonathan Sammon and Paddy O' Leary, Artwork by Rob Stears.    

Dreamgun Film Reads Narrator and Fanta of Knowledge Roan Carey extols the virtues of the under rated colour brown, quizzes Edwin on his Taoiseach knowledge and we discover why a browner is confusing and difficult to obtain in old time Vienna. Ronan and Hannah also deliver a mesmerising version of the Mad  Men theme.

The show makes its triumphant return with new co host Hannah Mammalis and returning host Edwin Sammon joined in studio by actor extraordinaire and all round good egg Aoife Spratt. A giddy chat ensues as the eight months the show has been gone are thoroughly reviewed along with the endings to movies and TV shows that Edwin and Aoife have not seen. Plus, Hannah sings and next week's guest Ronan Carey makes a very well timed cameo appearance.

It's Cian's last stand as co-host and the end of an era for the podcast. Some final highlights before the new series of episodes next week! Featuring, Dick Liver, Leo Varadkar, Giles Brody, Kelly Shatter, Luke Benson, Alison Spittle, Clare Monnelly, Kevin McGahern, Ardal O'Hanlon, Helen Bauer, Barry Gibb and Temper-Mental Misselayneous.

This compilation features some highlights from the many many guests Edwin and Cian have had in the Reviewable hot seat. In order of appearance, Ronan Grace, Pat MCDonnell, Norma Sheahan, Tara Flynn, Kevin Gildea, Andrea Farrell, Hannah Mammalis and Trevor Browne. Also, Edwin catches up with Cian in his compound in Kilkenny.

This week we’re joined by RTE veteran Dick Liver who announces that he’s running for President. He updates us on his auto-biography, outlines his presidential platform and explains why the government are spider goblins. Also this week in a surprise move one of the hosts announces that he’s leaving the podcast!

Hannah Mamalis has been banned for life from a Chihuahua Cafe - this week on the show she tells us why. Also this week we find out why reviewers think Hannah's name is Lisa Richards and why Peter McGann is hanging around the studio and interrupting proceedings. This episode has not been approved by PETA.

American and comedian Jim Elliott drops by the studio (eventually) to explain why he has his face on his phone, why Death would be a great taxi driver and to say a whole bunch of things that could potentially get us sued. This episode definitely not brought to you by Just-Eat.ie

Edwin and special stand-in temporary co-host Kevin McGahern welcome Giles Brody to the studio for the last week in a row (they promise). Giles and Kevin review being young altar servers at Mass when they were young. Giles has some tips for beating the heat and talks about Richie Kavanagh’s remake of the film Heat.

Edwin and special stand-in temporary co-host Kevin McGahern are joined by Ireland's oldest and worst priest, Father Quigg. He reviews Bells, Make-Out spots in Ballinasloe and talks about his time working on the Bad Lieutenant movie

This week Giles Brody is trying to promote his new book but is interrupted by Leo Varadkar who has a lot to talk about – his recent solo Referendum victory, the terrible origins of Socky from The Den and why he’s suing the makers of new Irish movie Dublin Old School.​

Hardy Buck Owen Colgan drops into studio this week to tell us why he’d spend an entire Euromillions win on a blockbuster movie all about how class he is. Also this week - why can’t Owen stay mad for more than six minutes, how much does it cost to hunt people for sport and what’s the best way to hid your Lotto winnings?  Tickets for Owen Colgan: Hard Man, Soft Lover - [https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/owen-colgan-monroes-live-tickets/8458135](https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/owen-colgan-monroes-live-tickets/8458135)

Comedian and poet Sahar Ali joins us this week to figure out what James Bond does in his downtime. She’s also got stories about shit sticks from Sudan and warnings about cheapo laser eye surgery while Edwin reveals why amateur theatre is a deathtrap.

Andrea Farrell went on a bidet adventure and she’s in studio to tell us all about it. Also this week Edwin finally tells us his cowshit in the hair story, we pitch a new dog kennel sitcom and reveal the real killer from hit crime documentary The Staircase.

A year ago Trevor Browne joined us to review office small talk. What topic will give you the most mileage and bore you the least? Also in this episode – Trevor’s history of fighting at school, a T-Rex Formula for working out if a Jurassic Park film is any good and why you shouldn’t feed Scottish post-rock bands after midnight.

Last December Comedian Giles Brody and cool Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined us for a bumper Christmas episode. We covered all the big topics you’d expect from a holiday special - Does lion urine keep away wily Dublin foxes? Which is the better Christmas movie – Steve Jobs or Passion of the Christ? Plus a wrapping paper rap battle, improvised Christmas songs, a terrible seasonal quiz and a few surprise special guests.

Last year actor/comedian Hannah Mamalis joined us to review the sad time she spent in New York and why the sport of putting things up your butt is due a resurgence. Also this week - how do you Greek up a yoghurt? Can you become a CSI expert for 19 euro? And why is Edwin’s Butt Fest jingle a thing of wondrous beauty?

Cian’s second cousin from Florida comes to visit and it soon becomes apparent that tensions run deep in the extended family. Alligator farms, childhood kidnappings in Disneyland and an exciting investment opportunity for Cian and Edwin all feature in today’s episode. Special thanks to Erin McGathy.

Giles Brody joins us this week to reveal the truth behind The Fields of Athenry. Unfortunately due to technical difficulties most of the episode is taken up with a promotional ad that is crashed by Paschal Podcast, the inventor of podcasts. Apologies to Giles, we’ll have him back on soon hopefully.

Kelly Shatter and Luke Benson, stars of The Long Dark Twenties, join us to talk about season two of their web-series this week. Meanwhile Edwin’s travel spinoff show gets off to a terrible start and our new landlord and presidential hopeful Richie Grace drops by to evict us from the studio.

Comedian Fiona Frawley hates how you sneeze. And this week she's going to finally tell you why. Also in this episode - fond memories of Blazin’ Squad, repurposing​​ other podcasts on the HeadStuff Podcast Network and Edwin and Fiona explain why acting sucks.

Veteran broadcaster Dick Liver joins us this week to talk about his drug-fuelled days in RTÉ, playing Russian Roulette with Larry Gogan, feuding with Mike Murphy and his brief time on Republic of Telly with Edwin Sammon.

Dublin actor Dylan Purpose is a rising star so we decided to get him on the show before he’s far too big for his boots and for podcasts like ours. He tells us about his one man version of The Guard, how not being able to remember lines has helped his career and he demonstrates his mastery of accents for us.