Talking Bollox Podcast
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Two lads from the inner city of Dublin doing what they do best, talking bollox. Terence Power & Calvin O’Brien https://t.co/EgqJKcj1tm
Joined January 2021
Episode 120 w/ Tánaiste Micheál Martin. Out Thursday at 5pm
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Episode 125 w/ @EddieHearn . This week the one and only Eddie Hearn. He tells us about the road to becoming the worlds biggest boxing promoter, the legacy of Katie Taylor’s massive homecoming on Saturday and of course we have a couple of zingers for him 👀. Out Thursday at 5pm
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Episode 92 w/ Damien Dempsey. Out Thursday at 5pm, don’t miss it! Enjoy
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Episode 39 w/ @mickconlan11 . Mick tells us about what it was like growing up in Belfast, his journey through amateur boxing, the infamous Olympic scandal and his transition to the pro game with his plans for the future. We also address some heavy topics surrounding mental health
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A very humbling experience today after been invited up to Mountjoy prison to do the 5km park run with the prisoners. We had a great chat and a good laugh with the lads. Thanks to the governor Eddie Mullins for the invite & all the lads for been so welcoming 🙌
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Episode 44 w/ Roddy Doyle. Roddy joined us to talk about everything from his inspirations, his works (The Commitments, The Snapper, The Van), his background & so much more. He even criticised how we spell “Talking Bollox”. 😂 It was a pleasure thanks Roddy 🙌
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HUGE NEWS! We’ve just signed a deal and Talking Bollox will now be brought to you by GoLoud! We’re over the moon and we can’t thank everybody enough for the continued support it’s amazing! Proud moment ❤️ @CalvinOBrien1 @terencepower_
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A small clip from the episode coming out tomorrow!
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Millennium? No mill anyone 😂😂😂 Check out episode 52 here -
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Let’s give the people what they want 🙌👑🇮🇪.
Brilliant Ep! .Joe your a legend. Always have been. From the flats.When am I on lads? .@talkingbollox_.
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Jim Sheridan rapping Snoop Dogg ‘Murder was the case’, here’s a clip of what’s to come in tomorrow’s episode 😂🤯
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Today we attended the Justice Media Awards, we didn’t win the award but bringing Terence Wheelocks story to the publics attention is bigger than any award ❤️ #JFTW
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Episode 53 w/ @ross_tierney_8 . Ross tells us about how he fell into depression and was placed in a psychiatric unit after losing his best friend to suicide. He tells us about the complications surrounding one of his children’s birth. He talks @bfcdublin and his move to Scotland
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Episode 51 w/ @Jackb_8 . Jack comes in to talk to us about his journey in football, going from playing under Patrick Viera at Man City to playing in Holland, the championship and more. He tells us some of the best players he played with/against. Thursday 7pm 🙌🇮🇪
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Just two lads from the flats, talking bollox. Against all the odds 👑. As we said from day 1 we’re nothing without our listeners, big thanks to everybody that voted for us. This is special ❤️
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What do you do if you get noticed for playing one of the most iconic characters on tele? . Pretend to be French 😂🇫🇷
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One year ago we set up the Instagram page, it’s been some journey so far & we’re only getting started! 🙌
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Episode 43 w/ Graham Burke. He tells us about achieving every boys dream of securing a move to a Premier League club. We talked about how politics and decisions can hamper your career in football. He also tells us how coming back to Ireland isn’t always a step down in football.🇮🇪
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Episode 62 with Roddy Collins out Thursday at 7pm
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If you could go for a pint with anyone in the world, who would it be? 😂
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Episode 34 with @nicolatallantsw . We’ve been critical of Nicola on this podcast in the past but we wanted to understand why she does what she does. We ask about her perception of the inner city and whether it gets a fair shake in the media. Also addressing personal points!
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Episode 36 w/ Irish Olympian @emmetbrennan91 . In this episode Emmet talks to us about his journey to becoming an Olympian, he tells us about suffering with depression, to backing himself getting credit union loans to pursue his Olympic dream with all the set backs. Inspirational
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As we’re approaching our one year anniversary next month, we’re marking some milestones on the podcast. In this time we’ve done over 1 MILLION podcast downloads, and over 200k video views. We just want to thank every person that has tuned in and listened we appreciate it❤️❤️
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Episode 71 w/ Christy Dignam part 2. In this episode we talk about:. •Beatles v Oasis.•Aslans plane crash.•Christys bucket list .•Drug addiction/Drug crime in Dublin today . He also sang a couple of his favourite songs for us 🙌. Thursday 5pm we hope yous enjoy this one!
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I got stung with the car video this week while Calvin is living the life in Mexico! 😂 Tonight 7pm @GoLoudApp
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Well well well. Episode 17 done with the legend himself CHRISTY DIGNAM!!!! 🙌✅. Christy talks to us about his drug addiction, suffering with cancer, his music career, what the money is like and of course whether his pisses in the shower or not 😂 This was an honour!! Legend
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Episode 29 with the main man @darren_conway . Our first episode in the new studio with @GoLoudApp and it was an experience to say the least 😂😅. In this episode Darren talks to us about how he got started with his sketches, a load of mad shite and his hopes for the future!
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And just like that…. Vicar St is SOLD OUT!! . Thanks to every single person who bought tickets, we will make sure it’s a special night for everybody. To anybody who missed out again, don’t worry there’s more to come. We’re only getting started! 👀
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What a legend this fella is!!🙌☘️🇮🇪. @liamcunningham1 came on to have a chat with us and tell us about growing up in Dublin, pissing in the shower 😂😂 & Game Of Thrones! It was a pleasure! @terencepower_ @CalvinOBrien1
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Episode 28 with Orlagh & Sinead Wheelock. The girls come in to talk to us about their brother Terrence Wheelock who died in Garda custody in 2005 under suspicious circumstances and about the families pursuit for justice ever since. JUSTICE FOR TERRENCE WHEELOCK ❤️
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Does anybody remember ‘hatching’ in a game of World Cup? False allegations everywhere 🤣🤣🤣. New bonus episode out now - ‘Hatch Me If You Can’. Listen here -
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Thanks to Colaiste Dhulaigh for having us out to chat to the students this morning 🙌 Cheeseboards waiting for us and all, well looked after 😂
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We are so grateful that Kellie went out of her way to show us support on the biggest stage in the world after a huge performance and win!.LETS GO KELLIE 🇮🇪❤️
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Episode 22 . Terence talks about his relapse with drink/drugs, the suicidal thoughts and depression that followed that & why it was a blessing in disguise. We talk about the difference with Instagram & reality as well as a rage of social topics 🙌 Thursday 7pm as always!
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If there was anybody to come in and critique how we spell Talking Bollox, we’re glad it was Roddy! Not sure what Terence is gonna do with the tattoo he got on his leg though 😂 Episode 44 w/ Roddy Doyle out Thursday at 7pm 🙌
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Ep 37 w/ Brian Pennie.This is a POWERFUL episode. Brian went from being on deaths door to turning his life around after being on heroin and many other drugs for 20+ years. He tells us about his lowest lows and the self destruction of addiction. ANYBODY CAN TURN THEIR LIFE AROUND!
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Episode 23 & this week we were joined by Rachel Power (Terences ma) 😂. Rachel comes in this week to talk to us about life growing up, her childhood traumas, all of her regrets and what she wanted to do better but couldn’t because of her addictions. Thursday 7pm 🙌
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Episode 169 w/ Andrew McGinley out at 5pm today
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“Shut your face Tiger you’re annoying me now!” 🤣. Episode 111 w/ @ConorSketches out now! Listen here -
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Episode 24 done with Ellie Kelly. In this episode we spoke about how Ellie has risen to become one of Irelands biggest social media influencers. We spoke about online bullying, her plans for the future and about a million zingers! We also find out what her real name is 👀
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As we’ve no zingers this Sunday we’d just like to ask our listeners to spread awareness to the March on the 26th of June at 2:30pm from the garden of remembrance to store st Garda station for Terence Wheelock 🙏❤️ #JFTW.
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What Olympic sports would people from the inner city be good at 😂😂😂 -
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Episode 114 w/ Tommy Mallet out Thursday at 5pm 🙌
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Episode 130 w/ The Rodfather . Roddy is a regular at this stage. We chat about everything Roddy has going on in life now, the success of his book, getting back in to management and some great stories as always 🤣. Episode out this Thursday don’t miss it
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This week we spoke about the struggles of lockdown, the effects of gambling and how when addiction is brought up it’s not mentioned enough even though it has some of the worst consequences. We also settle the microwaved toastie controversy. 😂 Tune in tomorrow evening
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Chris Forrester speaks about mental health . Episode 123 . Listen here -
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“Condos in Queens, indo for weeks.Sold-out seats to hear Talking Bollox speak” . Here’s a behind the scenes from our live show! 👀
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Episode 45 w/ @sineadkavanagh0 . Sinead is on the cusp of becoming world champion with her upcoming fight against Cris Cyborg. Sinead comes in to talk to us about being homeless with her child living in b&bs to now preparing for one of the biggest fights in female mma history.
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@PhillyMcMahon is welcomed in to the chair to have a chat with us & is not here today to talk just about GAA. Philly talks about mental health, addiction, drug policies & the social discrimination towards working class areas! Thanks for your time mate, tune in tomorrow evening!
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Episode 124 w/ Pat Shortt. One of Ireland's most famous comedians and actors was in with us this week - the one and only Pat Shortt. We talked about his incredible career, from D'Unbelievables to Father Ted and The Banshees of Inisherin. Thursday 5pm
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WOW! WE HAVE JUST SOLD OUT VICAR ST IN 15 MINS!!!!! . This is absolutely mental. We honestly cannot thank yous enough for the support since day 1! . We’re in shock so we don’t really know what to say but we’ll see yous August 19th, let’s blow the roof off the place 🙌🙌
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About last night……. See yas all tonight! We can’t wait 🥳. Still some tickets available for tonight’s show, get them here -
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Our first live show! Hit the link to sign up for the ticket pre sale 🙌 -
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Episode 48 w/ @JosephMcgucken part II. We have a serious bit of craic in this one 😂 But then we get in to why we got Joe in for a part 2! A very raw, gripping story about Joes loss of his brother and father and the miracle birth of his son Ollie ‘Ice’ Mcgucken. Thursday 7pm ❤️
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We’ve just jumped into the top 5 podcasts on Spotify for the first time ever and into the top 5 on Apple Podcast also, this is unreal!! Let’s try make it to the number 1 podcast in the country on both platforms! The support is absolutely unbelievable and we are forever grateful❤️
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That time @CalvinOBrien1 went swimming with sharks 🙌😂 make sure to check this episode out (47) -
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Episode 58 . In this episode we spoke about how even 1 year into the podcast and all the success we’ve had so far we still feel classicism is alive and well in 2022. We also have a couple of zingers, a bit of craic and we finally finished the quiz 😂
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🎙️ BONUS EPISODES 🎙️. Talking More Bollox will be coming out every Tuesday at 10am! . Our first episode will include FULL LIVE SHOW DETAILS, listener questions and a good laugh! . People have been eager for us to get these up and running so here we go, we hope yous enjoy!!
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Episode 41 w/ Glenn Murray PART II. Glenn talks to us about heartbreak, the reason why he hitch hiked around Ireland to raise awareness for mixing alcohol and drugs with your mental health. He touches on ADHD & OCD+ in detail and everything he’s done since he was last on with us
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Please give this a read & a quick retweet, could help us a lot more than you think! 🙌💙 @terencepower_ @CalvinOBrien1
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Episode 27 . In this episode we talk about the drama on South William street over the past few days, we touch on our new deal with GoLoud & Calvin talks about parents who are fighting and stop the other parent seeing their child or fathers walking out of their kids lives 🙏
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Episode 38. This week we touch on some personal topics in regards to traits associated with ADHD and how this impacts day to day life for Terence. We talk about the school systems and the drain it can have on families. Calvin also tells us about running his marathon the weekend
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Episode 82 w/ Keith Treacy out Thursday at 5pm 🙌
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What a buzz last night! Thanks to everybody that came to our 1 year anniversary party it was an absolute belter 🎉🕺
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Episode 74 w/ Eddie Mullins (The governor of Mountjoy prison). Out Thursday at 5pm 🙌
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We’re 100% getting sacked over this but fuck it . WILLA WHITE CONFIRMED AS ONE OF OUR SPECIAL GUESTS ON THE 29th OF JUNE IN THE NATIONAL STADIUM!!! . Ticket link here -
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So this happened today. 10k followers in as many weeks!! Thanks to each & every person out there who has supported us its unbelievable and we’re only getting started! ❤️
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Episode 64 w/ Des Bishop out Thursday at 7pm 🙌
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Last ever episode due to personal reasons, thanks for all the support over the months! Ending it with a big one so enjoy tonight at 7pm 🙏❤️
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"People are being pushed out to the outskirts of Dublin. a lot of people have emigrated because they can't even afford to stay.". As house prices soar vulnerable communities in Dublin's city centre feel they are being forced out of areas where they have lived for generations.
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Episode 35 with our first ever culchie @pro_dylanmoran . In this episode Dylan tells us some mad stories travelling around the world with boxing from sweaty changing rooms in Tijuana to fighting for millionaires in the alps to training with @TheNotoriousMMA in Portugal. Legend 🇮🇪
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Episode 52 w/ Willa White part II. This is our 1 year anniversary episode so we took time to reflect on what we’ve done. Willa tells us some hilarious stories 😂 We had a Talking Bollox award show for our previous guests and we just talk a load of bollox as usual! Thursday 7pm 🙌
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We turned up to EP the biggest festival in the country and got a crowd like that while there was some huge acts on at the same time as us, absolutely mental! . We’ll never be able to thank yous all enough but we love yas to bits and we hope yous enjoyed the show
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“Up there having a big culchie festival!!” 🤣🤣🤣. Episode 182 w/ John Colleary out now . Listen here -
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