Talking Bollox Podcast

Late yesterday afternoon we got a phonecall. Mick Foley, WWE Hall of Famer, 3 time WWF champion and one of Calvin's dream guests would be open to an interview. If we could get to the Laughter Lounge within the hour. So, we grabbed the mics and headed down. This is a surprise episode, even for us. Mick told us about his getting started in wrestling, the moves he regrets making and which of his iconic characters Mankind, Cactus Jack, or Dude Love he's the most like. The Hell in a Cell hero shared his story of being a hardcore legend with us and explained how looking back on the past is like therapy for him now. And he told Calvin he had great hair, so expect to hear that mentioned forever now.We hope you enjoy, because we certainly did.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

Our culchie co-host Mary Claire Fitzpatrick aka mcluvs2laugh stuck around for the bonus episode this week and gives us the best McGinty since Terence's hiatus began.There are questions about shower preferences, witness protection and Calvin reveals that he might actually be in the market for some turf.If you want to check out the new TB in the Country series head over to TBX now - www.goloudplayer.com/thegaffAnd keep sending your listener questions in to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick aka mcluvs2laugh joined Calvin this week and I think it's safe to say she's the biggest culchie ever on Talking Bollox. Between cockerel impressions and Winning Streak stories, there's also a quiz on the rural way of life and in typical TB fashion it descended immediately into chaos! MC told us about her role as the narrator in our new Talking Bollox in The Country series which is available now for TBX members. If you want to check it out head over to TBX now - www.goloudplayer.com/thegaff Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Enya Martin and Ger Jordan joined Calvin for this bonus episode and a listeners question has them planning Dublin's answer to the Ploughing Championships complete with spicebags, scramblers and e-scooters. Calvin asks if anyone would even want to win an Oscar unless it's for Best Actor and they wonder whether buying the same shoes again and again should be allowed. And they all share some of the biggest lies they regret telling.Send your questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Enya Martin and Ger Jordan joined Calvin this week and since the episode was recorded the day after that amazing Irish win against Portugal, it starts off with some serious slagging of Ronaldo and dreaming about tournaments.Calvin tells us what his idyllic airport experience would be and a listener considering dumping her fella over chicken wings has everyone up in arms.And of course, we couldn't have Ger in and not have him do a prank call...Send your listener questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Roddy Collins stayed around for the bonus episode and as ever with Roddy we didn't know where his stories were going to take us. He started to answer a question about earwigs and ended up telling us about the time he saw a ghost. Calvin thinks more kids should be playing in the streets and Roddy reminisces on his own childhood spent weighing potatoes and stacking cigarettes. Roddy's great craic but be careful if you want to buy him a pint next time he's out, because he won't hold back or make any excuses if he doesn't want to talk.Send in your listener questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

How we could have guest co-hosts in and not include Roddy Collins?He kicks off in his usual fashion taking us on tangents on everything from old westerns, to landing planes and birthdays. He laments the loss of the scissors and comb in the barber shop and tells us how he got kicked out of a building site for talking too much [We're not surprised]We put Roddy's managerial expertise to the test with variety of scenarios on everything from deli ham displays to go-karting feuds.Send in your listener questions and guest co host suggestions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Joe McGucken and Ian Molloy joined Calvin for this bonus episode and they came in with plenty to say including tales of psychics, ghostly farts and forgotten wedding cards. Calvin insists that any amount of seagulls in the gaff is suspicious and unacceptable, while Joe and Ian discuss the pros and cons of method acting and traveling back in time.Send your listener questions to Talking Bollox@GoLoudNow.com

Our stand ins this week are online sketch comedians Joe McGucken and Ian Molloy, who entertain with stories of feuds, inner city ma's, and car accidents.There's a debate about who would win between a world champion sprinter and a competitive eater and Calvin shares possibly the most embarassing story ever told on the podcast.Send your questions and suggestions for co-hosts in to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

Does the Spire get taller in the summer? Is buttered toast more likely to fall butter side down? Terence comes prepared for this special episode of Talking Bollox with thanks to Science Week, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.Science week is a national celebration of science with hundreds of events for people of all ages taking place across the country from the 9th – 16th November. This year it's all about “Then, Today, Tomorrow" and the unexpected experiments that brought about progress, and it's safe to say having a professor come in and answer Terence's questions was an experiment of it's own!Associate Professor in Science Education at UCD, Shane Bergin was our guest and he explained how science is all around us and why we should nurture our natural curiosity in it. If you feel inspired after hearing Shane's passion for science why not get involved in one of the many Science Week events taking place across the country! Find out more on Instagram: @researchireland

Even though his parking was almost up, comedian Andrew Ryan stuck around for this bonus episode. His car was clearly on his mind though as he raged against bad drivers and Land Rovers bought on finance. Despite never having seen a full James Bond film, Calvin thinks it would be more fun to be the villain than to be 007. And move over Saipan, there's a new debate about Roy Keane taking over as we ask who would win in a fight between him and Rory McIlroy?Send your listener questions to Talking Bollox@GoLoudNow.com

We kick this episode off with an update on Terence's health, after he convinced himself, through listening to a previous episode, that he will have to play the ukulele during his surgery. Honestly, we're not surprised by it at all. Our guest co-host comedian Andrew Ryan tells us his own experience with surgery, how grief is a gateway to getting a tattoo and how he ended up in Belfast. He tells Calvin about how much he's enjoyed his first month of marriage and almost has Calvin convinced to get engaged... Almost. Send your questions and suggestions for co-hosts in to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

The jellies are whispering to Willa and he's speculating on major behind the scenes disputes that have changed the landscape of Irish crisps. One listener is missing Terry (like the rest of us) and wants to know how we can wind him up with a carefully crafted lie when he gets back. Willa was scammed buying some runners and he's not happy with it. And we get an insight into how stolen art masterpieces end up in man caves in Belgium for bragging rights. How factual it is, well you can decide. Send all of your questions and comments (and guest suggestions) to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

This week Calvin is joined/invaded by the dastardly due of Willa White and Darren Conway and needless to say madness ensues.Willa gives us an insight into his run ins with Roches Stores back in the day during his previous incarnation as, how shall we say, purveyor of items .They all take a trip down memory lane to Mosney and the 'mooning' pool in the pub and we hear about some of the school tours they took including a trip on a 747 plane!Calvin recounts his bunking into Oasis exploits and everyone is in agreement that the Scots are ALWAYS up for a bit of skullduggery. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

On the first of our new era of bonus episodes we have Shane Todd continuing his stint in the chair, and he's taking your questions.We're taking your questions on what opinions we've changed over the years (a surprisingly controversial one, it turns out); how long any of us could go missing before anyone noticed, and what food and drink pairing best represents us.Shane has some wise advice for Calvin on how to handle the ongoing issue of jeans in gyms, and also has some insight into Ronan Keating's underwhelming haircut history.And Shane pushes for another post-recording dinner, but this time his luck might be in.We'll keep taking your questions every week, with our guest co-hosts, so keep sending them in to us at talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

No one can replace Terence while he's on hiatus, but the podcast must go on. So, we asked friend of the pod Shane Todd to spin down for a bonus episode, although we probably only got to ask about one question.Shane takes us on tangents about celebrity football matches, the definition of the word 'ambiguous' and the differences between deli's North and South of the Border.Tickets for Shane's tour are available now on his website here: www.shanetoddcomedy.com/ This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

You've probably noticed our absence for the last week. Thank you all for your patience while we got back to you.Terence has a message for you that can explain where we've been and let you know about a break he's taking because of some upcoming surgery, which is going to mean he'll have to skip the studio for a bit.It's best to let Terry explain it in his own words, so please take a listen. We'll be back next week – still Talking Bollox, but missing our mate. We will be keeping the show on the road and we'll share those plans with you on our next episode, which will be with you very soon.Thank you for all of your support – for every message, listen, live show and everything else over the last few years. You're all legends.

Miriam Hussey worked as a qualified pharmacist for 10 years, but she always had a passion for holistic health and wellness. She spoke to us about the importance of your mind and your soul in healing your body and how our lifestyle impacts our health.She explained why it's good to cry sometimes and what you can do in your day to help you on the right path. Miriam is a leading health and wellness figure in Ireland and a founder of Soul Space with her husband Gerry, but she's had to step back and turn down huge opportunities in order to focus on her own priorities and her family. She spoke to us about that decision and how even now she's still not sure what's next for her. She's incredibly inspiring and we think you'll take a lot from this interview.Miriam's book Light Up is available now.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

The lads switch things up and convince Eoin to unleash messages from the TBX phone with predictably wild results.We hear from a listener who has a whale phobia and we discover sharks are coming for Ireland. Great!Thinking of getting those 'Turkey teeth', well Terry has some reassuring advice.One messager mispronounces himself into a mortifying situation in Poland and they absolutely catch one of the builders in Marconi House out rapid in the middle of the recording. Send all of your questions, comment and stories of tapping nightmares to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

From Jorja Smith and Aitch, to Plan B and Maverick Sabre, New Machine (a.k.a. Adam Jordan) has worked with some of the biggest names in music. He told us how he got introduced to music, his first time in the studio and how he didn't and still doesn't know what's next in his career.Adam grew up between London and Wexford and he explained how that affected his music tastes and made him aware of the importance of listening to different voices and influences.He also gave us his advice for aspiring Irish musicians and explained the big shift in the UK scene that made it blow up.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

There's a rebellion against perfectionism in the studio this week, as Terry calls for everyone to just drop the standards a little bit.Terry goes all in to make the case for eating food on the train or bus, while talking on your phone on loud speaker. He also reveals he's a big sandwich type of man.Is there anything worse than a bragger? Is it torture to be stuck with a real Elevenerife type, or is being trapped with a constant complainer an even worse fate?Calvin makes some big, sweeping statements about the relationship between sporting greatness and abusive fathers – and Terry is having to decide between kisses and condiments.We get around to wondering when everything in life got so black and white for so many people, and realise that talking to people just isn't what it used to be.And to top it all off, we get a brilliant and very touching story from a listener, about a few friends and a lifesaving transplant.

This week, we wanted to show you everything you're missing if you're not listening to the bonus episode or TBX. There's the madness of listener questions on everything from body swaps to eating food off the floor. Terence realises there's no roundabouts in town and Calvin wonders if his old school is trying to lure him back in.We introduce you to some of our regular contributors to TBX - both culchies and Dub's. There's insight into the life of bus drivers and there's even people getting called out for straightners. If you want to send a voice note or this convinced you to join TBX, sign up here: https://www.goloudplayer.com/thegaffThis episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

We hear the case for hitting the most quiet person at the table and why that's better than being left lost for words.There are switches on the ceiling and Terry has gone to get a ladder. Calvin has the playbook drawn up for settling a row in a toy shop, and we get the rundown on elite level meditation with Lego, and despite Terry's doubts the receipts are produced.We learn about Terry the collector fella, and discover he has a surprising hobby.And should breakfast be available in a restaurant all day? Terry has strident opinions, but he's not up for trying a stint in a kitchen because everyone is too busy for a laugh.Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

Actor Ger Jordan joined us this week and as the weather starts to get cooler he reminisced with us about collecting and the Halloween celebrations that were more like The Purge growing up in O'Devaney Gardens.Ger opened up about his struggles with gambling and how he turned his life around when he met the mother of his eight children and went after his dream of being an actor even landing a role in Fair City. We couldn't let the opportunity go by without getting Ger to do a few prank calls, and we'll be honest when we heard tears on the other line we nearly walked out of the studio... Thank God she was a good sport!This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

Terry continues to regret his 'Cornelius' shout when potentially his own country cousins put in a claim.We undercover some serious tea involving none other than the great Brian Kerr down at EP.Terry gets his head melted over bedtime and Calvin could live amongst superheroes as long as The Hulk stays away from his car. Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

Impressionist and comedian Al Foran joined us this week and we can't believe it's taken us 233 episodes to get him on the podcast.Al told us about how his love of film set him on his current path, how even at school he was encouraged to do impressions and how it led to him having his first gig at just 18! Since then he's gone on to do massive shows and has met incredible people through them - Even if he bottled doing a Roy Keane impression in front of him. Al was a guest at our first ever live show, where he attempted to impersonate us on stage. We think he redeemed himself this week. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

Calvin comes prepared for this bonus, intent on getting his own back after things got out of hand at All Together Now.The pros and cons of landlines are debated, and not one but two insects get added to the list of things to be afraid of.Terence wants to restrict the hours during which you can use a big trolley at Tesco, while Calvin wonders why we have 24 hour shops at all.Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

KhakiKid blew us all away at the live show in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre and we knew we'd have to get him on for a full episode.We reminisced on getting into fights when we were younger and chatted about the best musicians out there now and the ones who fell off.He told us about getting started in music, life growing up in Walkinstown, and why it bothers him now when he sees people pretending to be working class.We learned where the name KhakiKid comes from and how he almost became an accountant. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

This week on Talking More Bollox, the lads tackle the terror of an overflowing urinal and debate whether to skip ahead in a queue or risk getting soaked. They get to drop some wisdom on essential life skills that school should teach, from starting a business to the often-overlooked art of tying shoelaces. They also take on the minefield that is saying “thank you” to the bus driver. It really can be a tricky business.Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

It's a birthday special with just the two lads this week - And Terence wonders why there's not more fanfare around 29th birthdays and reflects on more than half his 20's spent hosting the podcast. They debrief on what was possibly the best gig of their lives after seeing Oasis live and Calvin shares his bunking in story but doesn't give too much away. There are hints for big things coming soon for the podcast and tips on becoming a new dad as names for Terence's unborn son are brainstormed and ruled out. And they answer your questions on things like golf, self care routines and replacement co-hosts. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

Can you name something you don't like about Dublin? Terry cant, but Calvin has a few.We go through some instantly irritating noises, from alarms to door knocks, and noises that put you into a wonderful mental state.Calvin fills us in on the romantic success of rural men, and a listener questions has us picking a life as a rock star with a fictional wife.We get a history lesson on the lads' childhood of money making schemes, and Terry is not at all happy with a question about sailing out to sea in your house.Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

Ruth Barry joined us this week and opened up about her harsh upbringing, her struggles with addiction and how it all led her to commit an assault that left her in prison.Ruth was using her sentence to work on anger management, self improvement and recovering from her addiction before she fell pregnant while on temporary release. As an expectant mother, her treatment in prison changed dramatically, but her youngest daughter gave her the focus to continue to work on herself and to end the cycle of trauma.Ruth knows first hand what needs to change within the Irish prison service and is now doing amazing advocacy work using her lived experience to improve conditions for the other women going through the system.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

Can Terry be trusted with responsibility, or would he go mad with power? His thoughts on running a Talking Bollox recording offer a window into his thoughts.Calvin has a story for us about an accidental windfall of hundreds of millions of dollars, all thanks to the fancy orange juice, and it leads us to wonder how we'd best squander a fortune – including paying each other to do things we really don't want to, and a gigantic new attraction for all of Dublin to enjoy.We have some uninspiring long term plans, Calvin tries to wriggle out of some tricky accusations with a weak defence, and Terry warns we're crossing the line with people throwing around rat accusations in the studio.Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

While Terry's away this week, we've gone back through the 228 previous episodes we've done and picked some of our favourites - Although it's hard to choose out of all the great guests. We've got The Script's Danny O'Donoghue speaking about his grief after losing his bandmate and lifelong friend Mark Sheehan, and neuroscientist Sabina Brennan on preventing cognitive decline.Ireland international Killian Phillips tells us about his debut and his late night adventures egging Terence, and free diver Claire Walsh explains how she fell in love with the sport - And of course there's a bit of Willa White and Eric Lalor thrown in for a few extra laughs!This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

Terry says the wrong thing and digs a deep, dark hole for himself that he struggles to get out of, even with help,Calvin has been mixing with architects and has found himself a new enemy.We hear Terry's case for kissing his front door, no matter what the neighbours think, and there is some vastly underappreciated news of a whale sighting.Send all of your questions and comments to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

PJ came into us thinking he'd have nothing new to say since he was first on a year ago. And within 2 minutes, he proved himself wrong launching into tirades about hoarding and tales of regrettable tattoos and wonky ears. He has a few words of warning for Terence about the reality of becoming a dad to a mad son, and fills us in on the sketch he made with Robert Sheehan and Darren Conway that blew up. Not to mention his story of attending girls schools as the only boy.There's also bike chat and zingers and PJ reveals why he you won't be seeing him on stage any time soon. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

It's an emotional one this week as Terry, Calvin and substitute teacher/producer Siobhan discuss the saddest films of all time with poor Zach Effron's face getting caught up in the debate.A listener ask whether you'd prefer your child to become a professional footballer or a doctor and a deep and meaningful about much missed chocolate bars ends up with adult toys in a Kinder egg.Send all of your questions and messages to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

Kirsty Forde was 17 when she fell in love with Glenn Fullam and they were happy together for years, until one day Glenn got a pain in his back. He ignored it for as long as he could, until he finally went to the hospital. At first the doctors weren't too concerned, but then they called him back in and diagnosed him with cancer. Glenn passed away just four months later. He was only 26 years old.Kirsty told us the heartbreaking story of his quick illness and the pain both she and their young son went through losing him.The people we love stay in our hearts when we talk about them and that's what keeps Kirsty going through her grief and the dark places it took her to.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie **This episode contains discussion of grief, death and suicidal ideation - If you need help please reach out to the Samaritans at 116 123.

A listener question stinks the gaff out as the boys get a sniff of some of their least favourite smells. Calvin takes a nine iron to Golf yet again and they graciously invite Denis Desmond to invite them to watch Celtic in Glasgow.They hear about an emotional discovery in Kildare and there's a split in the studio between seeing in the dark or having a monkey's tail.Send all of your questions and messages to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

It's a week since we took to the stage at the Bord Gáis for our biggest sold out live show to date and we're still on a come down from all the excitement.From lie detector tests and gender reveals, to Maniac 2000 - The show was packed from start to finish and we went through everything the audience didn't see on the night. We wonder where we should take the live show next and reveal the plans we have that we didn't get to use at this show.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie

What is the cheapest and best way to end a live show? Playing Maniac 2000 of course and blowing the roof off the Bord Gáis, but that wasn't the only highlight of the show, and Terence brings in unwanted gifts to celebrate a great night.There's a revelation about the saying "as blind as a bat", confusion over the difference between a common household safety pins and the pin in a grenade and Calvin cringes at the thoughts of overhearing a break up.The discussion quickly goes down the gutter, or the toilet basin to be more accurate, as Terence takes it on himself to fact check who invented toilet paper and the flusher.Send all of your questions and messages to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

This week was a chaotic one and we blame Shane Todd for telling us to have Micky Bartlett and Willie Thompson on together. The boys sat down and took off running with debates about gills vs. wings, an explanation of the 12th of July for dummies and Adam Sandler impressions. Willie and Micky are part of a thriving comedy scene in the North and told us how attitudes towards Northern Irish and working class comedians are changing and what it's like to be a part of that progress. The lads don't worry about offending people and didn't hold back on the slaggings they gave each other or the jokes they made and they had us in stitches from the start.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie