Talking Bollox Podcast

Bonus: Onopathopoeia

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Slating someone for having a surname for a first name is a bit rich coming from Calvin of all people, and he justifiably gets called out. Despite...

Episode 169 w/ Andrew McGinley

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew McGinley lost his three children when they were killed by their mother in 2020. Since then he has fought to keep their memories alive through v...

Bonus: Dicing with death in Phuket

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener questions are parked for this episode as Terence talks Thailand. It was an eventful month off on holiday with a distinctly Final Destination ...

Episode 168 w/ Joe Dowlin

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Joe Dowlin aka the self proclaimed 'Jobstown Joe' joined us for a chat about his life growing up in Tallaght, developing a ruthless sense of ...

Bonus: Witness for the Persecution

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Persecution complexes, sentimental art and dropping into the quantum realm (on a swivel chair) occupy Terence and Calvin’s minds this week.There’s...

Episode 167 w/ Caroline Foran

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline Foran is one of Ireland’s most prominent, and successful, voices speaking about anxiety. She is a number 1 best selling author and has help...

Bonus: Prayer Max 95

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's bonus episode a particular brand of sweets is dramatically named the worst smell of all time by Terence, while Calvin shakes up the gre...

Episode 166 w/ Chris Kent

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We were joined by Cork comedian Chris Kent this week to chat about life in the supposed 'real capital' and how coming from an area with a bad reputati...

Bonus: The Cow Goes Moooooo

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do cows in different counties have regional accents? Does any know where Calvin's budgie is? Is being in a submarine visiting the Titanic the best ali...

Episode 165 w/ Colin Judge

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the Paralympic Games just a few months away, Irish table tennis hopeful Colin Judge took a some time away from his training to talk to us about h...

Bonus: An Intervention For Calvin

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Calvin admits to breaking his New Years resolution and buying a pair of runners, but his admission doesn't save him from Terence's intervention after ...

Episode 164 w/ Emma Doran  

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Emma Doran joined us for an episode filled with laughs about everything from dogs in heat to the confusing commands when skydiving. She also ...

Bonus: The Breakfast Club

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Terence makes a claim to be Ireland’s healthiest man, eating Ireland’s healthiest breakfast – and a stroll in Howth has left him armed with a va...

Episode 163 w/ Thomas Carty Part 2

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When he first talked to us three years ago - heavyweight boxer Thomas Carty had big plans. Now, his world has exploded with fights in some of the worl...

Bonus: Desert Island Risks

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spoiler alert: If you have not seen The Deepest Breath, Terence will spoil it for you here.We bring you liquid meals, plot twists, hot air balloons, a...

Episode 162 w/ Luke Byrne

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former captain and current technical director of Shelbourne FC Luke Byrne joins us this week.Luke played at the top level in Ireland and fought throug...

Bonus: Texas Vs. Lucan

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Terence almost admits defeat in the long-running saga around his ability to hold his breath underwater, but pulls back at the very last moment and ins...

Episode 161 w/ Eric Lalor

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Lalor joined us this week for a few laughs - He told us about his life growing up with a deaf parent, starting a comedy career later in life, and...

Bonus: Countdowns & Rush Hour

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you a bonus episode recorded (in part) on the stage at the National Stadium, in the hours before our live show.Terence explains why he likes ...

Episode 160 w/ Georgie Crawford

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Georgie Crawford joined us this week, Georgie was diagnosed with breast cancer after having her daughter and during her recovery she realised how litt...

Bonus: Any Given Monday

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best day of the week? Terence and Calvin debate the pros and cons of all seven, and try to reach some kind of agreement on a seemingly imp...

Episode 159 - Roast

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s just the two of us this week ahead of some big plans this weekend.Terence addresses the controversy his new runners have caused, while both of ...

Bonus: Priested into the Knighthood

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Terence whips himself into a frenzy of confusion between an obituary ad becoming priest, as a listener sends him proof he is not the world’s only Te...

Episode 158 w/ Des Bishop Part 2

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's favourite New Yorker, Des Bishop came back in for his second visit while on a trip back to Dublin, and told us all about his new special, De...

Bonus: Another Tap in Paradise

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure of the public tap is at the forefront of Terence’s mind, and he’s struggling to get over some tap-related PTSD from a couple of very ...

Episode 157 w/ Stall It

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a crossover episode – Stall It's own Darren Conway and Joe McGucken came in to visit and amid the chaos there were also discussions of celebr...

Bonus: Hatch Me if You Can

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What amount of cash makes a year of leftovers acceptable as your only food?Terry worries about his tiny (and possibly shrinking) ears, while Calvin re...

Episode 156 w/ Jackie Fox

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Fox tragically lost her daughter Nicole to suicide after years of physical and online bullying and harassment. She came into us to share the he...

Bonus: Five Finger Discounts

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A grisly financial proposition is put before the lads this week, as they try to weigh up how much they are willing to sacrifice for massive riches.The...

Episode 155 w/ Richie Sadlier

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former footballer turned pundit and psychotherapist Richie Sadlier joined us this week for a chat about his beginnings in football, his career at Mill...

Bonus: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Clouds

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does a cloud weigh? Why should you avoid smiling before a scrap? Can Terence get off the smokes in 2024? Would you rather spend a life cart-wheel...

Episode 154 - Raiders of the Lost Argos

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where's Argos, bro?Terence suffers a life-reordering shock to his system this week, as the Dublin he knows and loves crumbles before his eyes.For the ...

Bonus: Terence visits Whoville

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence's heart has been growing this Christmas, and he's considering throwing his doors open to his hipster neighbours.Calvin has a call to arms for ...

Episode 153 w/ Roddy Collins

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roddy was back in with us for his hattrick. As we lead up to Christmas, we talk about everything from Roddy’s favourite Christmas traditions and his...

Bonus: Deep Blue Kangaroo

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mysterious sightings of mysterious strangers are leaving Terence feeling deeply unsettled this week.Calvin has some intel for us on dangers lurking in...

Episode 152 - Receding

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's just the two lads for this week's episode and there are a few juicy confessions to kick off with, including Terence's new favourite drink and Cal...

Bonus: Coconut Lattes on Stoneybatter

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The facts and "facts" are flying around this week, with many claims and counter-claims.We sift through your questions and they lead us to discuss snea...

Episode 151 w/ Olivia O'Toole

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Football legend, and one of Ireland's top international goal scorers, second only to Robbie Keane, Olivia O'Toole joined us this week. She told us abo...

Bonus: A (micro)Nation Once Again

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A listener's question leads to a historic moment, and the founding of a nation created by and for Talking Bollox. The fledgling nation will be located...

Episode 150 w/ Dec Pierce

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dec joins us to talk about everything form growing up being bullied in school to becoming a huge DJ & radio presenter in Ireland. He also tells u...

Bonus: Once Upon a Time in Antarctica

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The best insults, tales of spoiled dogs and planning holidays to Antarctica (without your appendix) - it's a meandering episode this weekYour question...

Episode 149 w/ Danny O'Brien

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of Friday's live show, comedian Danny O'Brien joined us to offer some of his own disaster stories from the stage and his tips for putting it all...

Bonus: Cult Leader for a Day

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would Terence make a good cult leader? Is Calvin on the juice, or has he just been eating a lot of whole cakes?Terence decides he might skip the cult ...

Episode 148 w/ Nathan Kelly

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MMA fighter Nathan Kelly joined us this week to tell us how fighting helped him both during his childhood in Finglas and later when he went down the w...

Bonus: The Waterboy

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From panicking in the shower to swearing by LL Cool J’s “iconic” Deep Blue Sea, Terence is thriving in the water this week. A film recommendatio...

Episode 147 w/ PJ Gallagher

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ Gallagher has been one of Ireland's most famous faces for the past two decades, and has lived his life in the public eye in that time - but he is o...

Bonus: The Invention of Running

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence has been conned by a DM of disinformation, while Calvin is outraged by the poor terminology used by one listener around breakfast. There are c...

Episode 146 w/ Marcus Cowzer

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After giving up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer, Marcus Cowzer spent years being unsure of his future, feeling like he had disappoi...

Episode 145 - Ritual

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while but we go back to just the two boys this week. We take your questions and talk about everything from suspected hauntings, to the tri...

Bonus: Terry Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence recalls his time spent recently on a strange hospital ward with some unusual, but lovable, neighbours - and Calvin wonders if there might have...

Episode 144 w/ Chris Connolly

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a powerful tale of pulling yourself back from the brink, and escaping even the darkest moments.Chris found himself trapped in a spiral of drin...

Bonus: Murder was the Case

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence has been paying extortionate prices for sandwiches and Calvin thinks it's time to strike back against the cost of living crisis, in his own pa...

Episode 143 w/ Jordan McCann

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan McCann has come through many obstacles and battled many demons to become a hugely respected musician. He talks to us about life growing up in L...

Bonus: Two for a Chew

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the most valuable liquids in the world? Terence and Calvin attempt to make their own lists and include some questionable additions like Blue ...

Episode 142 w/ Kiefer Crosbie Part 2

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since he first spoke to us over 2 years ago, Kiefer Crosbie has gone on to achieve his dream of fighting in the UFC - But he won't stop there. Kiefer ...

Bonus: The Mini Pinch Apocalypse

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If the zombie apocalypse came to Ireland, would Terence and Calvin team up for survival, or each go their own way? One listener's question about their...

Episode 141 w/ Keith Barry

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hypnotist, magician and brain hacker Keith Barry joined us this week to explain how he got started with magic and mind reading, his work with some ver...

Bonus: Don't Call it a Comeback

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a long hiatus we return to the studio for a very special bonus episode. Terence gives an update on what has kept him away for so long and why it...

Episode 140 - The National Stadium

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our biggest ever live show! We packed out the National Stadium for our show on the 28th of June and were joined by our most requested guest ever Will...

Episode 139 - Electric Picnic w/ Willa White

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Talking Bollox first this week, as we have an episode with just one of the lads. Illness meant Terence wasn't able to make it to Electric Picnic thi...

Bonus: Take the L

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calvin has a new theory about the flocks of Spanish students he's been seeing on the bus this past summer, while Terence is too busy getting recognise...

Episode 138 w/ Alexandra Ryan

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ali Ryan joined us to talk to us about her huge success as a showbiz journalist, founding Goss.ie at just 23 and her struggles and determination to ke...

Bonus: Amy with a Fada

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence suffers from a bout of sleep paralysis that sends him down a YouTube rabbit hole and has him worried he might be the latest member of the 27 c...

Episode 137 w/ Eddie Mullins Part 2

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, Eddie Mullins joined us as he moves into a new role where he'll be tackling the issues around the inner city. We c...

Bonus: A Barber Scorned

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are there more mullets now than there are skin fades? Yes, according to Terence and Calvin, but what they don't know is whether they're by choice or t...

Episode 136 w/ Kiera Dignam

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiera Dignam joined us to talk about being bullied in school, getting pregnant at 16 and being a 'nepo baby'. In the wake of her father Christy's pa...

Bonus: Happy as a Sardine

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calvin's taste in TV shows is questioned, along with his life philosophy after he is forced to choose between lions and sardines. And Terence tells us...

Episode 135 - Respite

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Next week's bonus episode comes early after a tooth ache throws off the typical recording schedule but there's still plenty of Talking Bollox with tal...

Bonus: TB to the Moon

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The bonus episodes return with big dreams, from a young Calvin’s childhood dream of becoming an astronaut, to Terry Flower’s mission to become a m...

Episode 134 - Relief

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We return after our break and we've got a few things to talk about - from Terence's discovery that Talking Bollox appears to be huge in Turkey, to som...

Episode 133 - Talking Bollox Sports

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we bring you our favourite Talking Bollox moments from the world of sport. We’ve got inspirational stories of recovery, the lessons that c...

Bonus: In the Name of the Father Power

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence is considering a calling from God, but early signs are the priesthood might not be for him. The coffee and strawberry debates (and listener b...

Episode 132 - Talking Bollox Live

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After our shows at the National Stadium we decided to go back to the archives and bring you some of our favourite bits from our live shows, going righ...

Bonus: Secret Payments and Alestations

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence is in a rage against a local festival that has ruined his week, and Calvin has some issues with the gentrification of place names in the inner...

Episode 131 - Ragamuffin

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of two of our biggest ever live shows at the National Stadium we sit down to answer your important questions, like would we rather go on Love Is...

Bonus: A rumour always better than the truth

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The true worth of iced coffee threatens to ignite all out war, with CAlvin and Terence firmly at odds. Calvin gives Terence has a revelation about co...

Episode 130 w/ Roddy Collins Part 2

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the podcast, Roddy Collins joins us once again to entertain with stories of singing down the phone to his book publisher, a holiday home tha...

Bonus: Undefeated & Underrated

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence claims to be the world's greatest player at a very particular and parochial game, Calvin wants to whittle down the list of potential narrators...

Episode 129 w/ Darren Conway Part 2

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

100 episodes later, Darren Conway is back in with us for a part 2. We chat about Darren's work in the couple of years since he was last in, from his...

Bonus: James Bond, muppet

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence practices telepathy while trying to decide on his favourite Irish film of all time; there's an offer to play a life or death game with temptin...

Episode 128 w/ Deirdre Gogarty

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's first female world champion boxer, Deirdre Gogarty faced a lot of obstacles in her journey to becoming champion including the attitude towar...

Bonus: good kid, bAd wheelie

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The inability to do a wheelie continues to haunt Terence and Calvin, but memories of the thrill of the chase of childhood knick knacks still warms the...

Episode 127 w/ Katriona O'Sullivan

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katriona is a doctor with a PhD in psychology, but she has had to face some incredible obstacles to get where she is today. She told us about growing ...

Bonus: Unmasking the TV licence man

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners have a strange array of questions for us this week - everything from needing answers on blocking the toilet at work; giving your mortal enem...

Episode 126 w/ Gerry Hussey

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gerry is a performance psychologist and author of ‘Awaken Your Power Within’ and more. He joined us to share his story of struggling with his ment...

Bonus: Teleporting the gaff down

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence sees the vast potential in the powers of teleportation (of others), Calvin has big questions about strange names, a listener challenges the la...

Episode 125 w/ Eddie Hearn

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chairman of Matchroom Sports and arguably the world's most influential boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn joined us ahead of Katie Taylor's homecoming to di...

Bonus: Moonwalking under a ladder

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Umbrella theft, superstitions, the size of fridges, chewing gum in the shower and debatable time travel options - it's a weird one, but Terence explai...

Episode 124 w/ Pat Shortt

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Shortt is one of Ireland's most famous, and most loved, comedians and actors. We talked about his early life growing up, how D'Unbelievables got ...

Bonus: The Babylonian Fellas

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence is thrown into a tailspin by questions over who invented time, while Calvin is baffled by how far away Lucan is. Calvin has lessons for us o...

Episode 123 w/ Chris Forrester

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris comes in to chat with us about the League of Ireland, arriving to play for Bohs in his school uniform and beating the likes of Villa & Leicester...

Bonus: The Texas Connection

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You asked for them, so we've delivered them. The bonus episodes are here. In our first ever extra episode we take your questions, give some stories ...

Episode 122 w/ Adam Rowe

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a lot of manifesting by Terence, comedian and host of Have A Word podcast, Adam Rowe joined us this week for a chat about everything from flying...

Episode 121 - Referendum

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We chat about the aftermath of last weeks episode with Tánaiste Micheál Martin - from the reaction, good and bad, to some of the more incredible con...

Episode 120 w/ Micheál Martin

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Tánaiste Micheál Martin this week. We talk about his early life growing up in Cork, his start in politics and what it's like to beco...

Episode 119 w/ Owen Roddy

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Once known as 'Rowdy' Owen Roddy and now known for his coaching expertise, Owen joined us to chat about about his life growing up, his start in MMA & ...

Episode 118 w/ Neil Delamere & Dave Moore

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome comedian Neil Delamere back to the pod this week and he's brought along his own podcast co-host, Dave Moore, of Today FM, to give us a gene...

Episode 117 - Restless

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the lads sit down together to catch up and run through some of your questions. They offer up their opinions on everything from crows and wa...

Episode 116 w/ Eve McDowell

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eve is a stalking victim, who has used her personal experience to campaign for the introduction of laws against stalking in Ireland. She was followed ...

Episode 115 w/ Darren O'Connor

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Darren is a youth worker who has worked in Dublin's inner city for many years, including with Terence as a young man. Darren told us about growing up...