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The boys are feeling rested and refreshed as PJ spent the week with the boyf in Dublin and Kevin had the gaff to himself so he was in his element. They talk about the fact that Rihanna has become a billionaire which means that if we’re to eat the rich then we’re going to have to hide her down in West Cork somewhere as she’s one of the good ones.The theme for this week is fights and feuds even though Kevin couldn’t punch his way out of a paper bag. They recall physical altercations they’ve had in the past, discuss iconic celebrity fall-outs and name people they reckon they could take in a fight (so Niall Horan watch out babe).Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are still recovering from their first night out on the tiles and are only itching to tell you all about it. They talk about all the rides in the Olympics and Joe Wicks being the ultimate himbo. They then chat to the living legend and Gaff Goddess herself, Laura de Barra.From her helpful home hack videos to the success of her best-selling book, Laura details how she became the queen of She-IY™. She also tells us to detract attention from walls that are pure purple and manky when you’re renting.Click here to pre-order Laura’s new book Décor Galore: https://lnk.bio/Kqo6Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode starts off with Kevin taking the piss out of PJ for purchasing a rose gold fan because PJ has always been so vocal about the fact that he despises anything in that colour. And because Kevin’s hairdryer blew up just before the record they put out an appeal to Dyson to send them a fan and new hairdryer. Pretty please?Confessions are back due to popular demand and of course they’re as chaotic as ever. From faking Leaving Cert results to a stunning life hack on how to quickly get rid of a tricky number two, the girlies do not disappoint with their disclosures. Also find out Kevin’s nickname that he swears he didn’t come up with himself in school.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lease on the lads’ gaff is nearly up and they’re contemplating moving elsewhere but Kevin has grown too attached to having a bedroom on the ground floor and reckons he would fare well in a bungalow. They also discuss a wedding they’re both due to attend and because Kevin won't know anyone there he's planning to adopt a different persona for the duration of the event.They then have a chat about starting a family as a queer person and speak with Ranae von Meding (IG: @ranaevonmeding), the CEO and co-founder of Equality For Children, an organisation who are doing stunning work fighting for the rights of children of LGBTQ+ families.ResourcesEquality for ChildrenWebsite: https://equalityforchildren.ieIG: @equalityforchildrenSome Families PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1wyqzWMA1obU90Z85dkp?si=bobmE3lNTZivwyjkplsElw&dl_branch=1SeahorseWebsite: https://seahorsefilm.com/watchPurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads starts off by issuing a public apology to their fave Roy Keane after Kevin’s brother informed them that he did not in fact throw a boot at Mick McCarthy. Mortified. The pair then discuss a theme that’s a combination of two of their favourite things; summer and camp - summer camp! They discuss their experiences of summer camps in their youth, the struggle to make friends whilst there, teaching kids at camps and the iconic Irish drink known simply as Rasa.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys have one question and one question only; when are the Euros over? They can’t stand all the football lads being loud and causing a raucous but are both in agreement that Roy Keane is a ride. Prompted by having the word ‘gay’ shouted at them this week by a stranger and because Pride month has just come to a close they talk about the importance of being proud 365 days a year and being visibly and unashamedly queer and all the work that is still left to be done to make the world a better place for the LGBTQ+ community. Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a week of makeovers girlies and the lads are only itching to tell all about their new looks. It appears the new aesthetics have been perfectly timed as Kevin and PJ also reveal that they’ve landed a new tv gig talking all things Love Island on The 6 O’ Clock Show and they are absolutely weak for themselves but are up in a heap because they’ve no nice clothes. Excitement aside, they turn their attention to conspiracy theories but in true I’m Grand Mam style it’s a bit of a struggle as they can’t wrap their heads around some of the more difficult concepts (still don’t have a clue what the Mandela Effect is). They also talk about The Illuminati, Shakespeare being a pure snake, celebs ordering kids on their pizza and Avril Lavigne dying a death. They also talk about some of their own conspiracy theories and share their plans of starting a new versh of the Feis Maitiú competition.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of the catch-up this week consists of PJ dragging Kevin for his choice of shirt which is completely deserved as it is quite tragic and reeks of a nan. Kevin also details a recent near death experience on his bike which left him completely traumatised because he feared he’d die with helmet hair.The lads then turn their attention to the world of plastic surgery and body augmentation. They talk about bits they’d like to have done, the chaotic noughties TV show 'The Swan' and also read out some body-mod submissions made by listeners who share the good, the bad and the completely chaotic.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads spent the weekend on an inflatable boat and though the world knows all about it because of Instagram they both felt obliged to mention it on the podcast too because it was so unreal. Also, their best friend Paul won a BAFTA and this also gets a mention in the catchup. For this weeks episode Kevin and PJ answer questions submitted by the listeners and though he's spoken about working on board a cruise ship a million times before Kevin spills the tea on one of the most chaotic moments he had whilst on board the 'giant shopping centre on water'.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Pride month and the weather is stunning and corporations are jumping on the performative allyship bandwagon once again and saying they love the gays and are calling us queens which leads the lads to deliver a v important PSA; stop calling gay people 'queen' immediately.The lads also talk about their tv debut and Kevin discloses his iconic skincare hack for a glowing complexion and then the pair turn their attention to the theme for this week which is toxic masculinity. From lads shadowboxing in the gym in between sets to not being able to open up about how they’re feeling, PJ and Kevin discuss just how chaotic (and damaging) this behaviour can be.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW // deathNature is healing as the lads celebrate their first proper hangover in what feels like forever. And because they were dying all day Sunday the lads thought it was only fitting to choose death as the theme this week. From planning their own funerals to writing their own wills and choosing what they’d like to be reincarnated as, the pair are well and truly ready for when the grim reaper pays a visit in her cinched black corset and thigh high boots.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are still on a high from their first episode back and their week was made all the more enjoyable by the talented piano player next door. The joy didn’t last long however as they discovered that J*mes C*rdon would be part of the much anticipated Friends reunion. The theme this week is queer nightlife and the lads talk about the significance of queer spaces for LGBTQ people, their fave gay clubs to frequent and etiquette for cis-hetero people who want in on the fun including a lengthy list of songs you should never under any circumstances request from a DJ at a gay bar. Or any bar for that matter.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are back with season 5 and they promise it's going to be the biggest skittybang of a season to date. They catch up on what they got up to during their break; Kevin turned 28 and got a 'no junkmail' sign for the letterbox and PJ died his hair green and got a new personality. Then prompted by their iconic new season promo video in which they skydive from a plane at 11,500 feet in the air they talk about other items on their bucket list. From slapping childhood bullies to being taught how to salsa by a sexy fella in South America, the boys want to do it all (except run a marathon because like what a trek).Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads decide to finish off the season in the most wholesome way possible by having the iconic duo Nuala and Phil on for the chats and they do not disappoint. The conversation starts off with the mammies talking about their love for the podcast and becoming accidental influencers and how they’d love a few free bits from Lancôme and Dermalogica 👀They are then tested on their knowledge of gay slang and the lads are gooped and gagged by how much their mams know....Yasss Qweens!If you’re craving more content then check out the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmamPurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January isn’t even over and we’ve already received one of the hottest headlines to ever grace a tabloid paper; ‘PJ Kirby Is Growing The Gruaig’ and of course Kevin doesn’t waste the opportunity to rip the piss out of him for it. And then because the lads are admittedly ‘scraping the barrel’ they open up the episode to questions submitted by listeners. It turns out to be an incredibly candid episode with the boys telling us about some of the major fights they’ve had, stealing granola from landladies and a detailed description of a chaotic anniversary tarpaulin. Also Joe Wicks’ fart gets a mention.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2021 is off to a chaotic start and in Kevin’s words has almost felt like a ‘fever dream’. From right-wing terrorists storming The Capitol to white gays sinking a cruise ship in Puerto Vallarta, it seems like 2021 has simply switched wigs with 2020 and the lads can't cope. The theme for this week is beauty and grooming and the boys finally drop that skin-care regime because we know you’ve been gagging to know the secret behind the glow. They talk about the pressure of being well-groomed as gay men and how some hetero Irish lads get away with murder and they also read out some horror stories in a section they’ve aptly named Beautiful Disasters.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 is finally over and the lads couldn’t be more obsessed. But what exactly have they learned about themselves in the most chaotic year they’ve ever lived through? The boys start by reflecting on their resolutions from last year which are all laughable really but there is something to be said for Kevin’s prediction that it wasn’t going to be his year. They then recount the most implicitly queer moments of 2020; instances you didn’t know were très gay at first glance, but upon further reflection were actually as gay as a bottle of Super Rush in a young twink's spray-on Topman skinny jeans' pocket or PJ choosing a Prada clutch as his luxury item in a zombie apocalypse. Here's to a stunning 2021 girlies!Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the Christmas special nobody asked for but you’re getting anyway and what better way to spread some festive cheer than with some minimalist metallic nails that PJ got done in a fancy nail gaf in Soho. The lads waste no time and get straight into discussing iconic Christmas movies, gay gifts they wish they’d have had the courage to ask for when they were younger and the origins of Santa Claus, who we learn came from very humble beginnings in the country that is now Turkey but God knows what it was called at the time as PJ only watched snippets of a 15 minute video on Youtube. Happy Christmas Girlies!Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been an eventful week in the girlie’s gaf with Kevin ordering an antenna for the tv which means he can finally catch up on watching Tipping Point and The Chase, though PJ argues that The Cube is actually superior to both. Then they tackle the theme for this week which is unpopular opinions, prompted by PJ disclosing earlier in the week that he thinks some babies are ugly, a sentiment which Kevin disagrees with vehemently. They share their own unpopular opinions (which results in a fight over the name Finbarr) and give their take on some of the chaotic unpopular opinions sent in by listeners. One listener chimed in to say they think the phrase chaotic is overused which we think is chaotic. Sorry not sorry.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 has been a year of unexpected events but one thing we never could have predicted was Kevin going viral over a Percy Pig tweet. The lads discuss the pig pandemonium and the hype of last week’s toy show before addressing the theme for this week which is money. They talk money troubles, being poor paupers when first moving to London and panicking every time they had to pay for their grocery shopping, chaotic money splurges and the supposed greatest investment made by any child born in the 90's; the infamous Beanie Baby.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the lads discuss PJ serving a look with his new pearl necklace which has left Dot Cotton off Corrie shaking and also leads them to talk about Harry Styles’ recent Vogue cover. The lads then explore going with your gut and making decisions in an age where we are overwhelmed with options which leads to choice paralysis which is PJ's favourite term ever. Then, to make the episode more fully-rounded and because they’re in the mood to have a skit, they play a game of ‘Would You Rather’ and the girlies did not disappoint with the chaotic submissions. Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas is fast approaching and as the festive season is known as being a period of overindulgence and drinking loads, the lads decide to dedicate an entire episode to alcohol. The Irish have a reputation for being fond of the drink and Kevin and PJ look into this stereotype and discuss whether it applies to them or not. They recall their first experiences drinking alcohol, determine what your choice of drink says about you (for them their go to is a gin and slim tonic which implies that they’re both raging homosexuals much to everyone’s surprise) and give a definitive list of top tier hangover munch.If you are concerned about your own or a loved one’s drinking head to https://www.drinkaware.ie/support-services for further information and a list of support services in Ireland.Link to our iconic hoodies: https://everpress.com/im-grand-mam-hoodiePurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s only November but the lads don’t have a whole lot to be looking forward to so they start discussing the Christmas adverts that have already made an appearance on tv screens. They then turn their attention to sport and the relationship LGBTQ+ people have with sport and some of the queer trailblazers who’ve paved the way on the pitch. They also give their hot takes on chaotic PE teachers, rank the gayest sports in existence and do an interview with Luke Nolan, one of the co-founders of Na Gaeil Aeracha (IG: @rainbowgaels), Ireland’s first explicitly queer-inclusive GAA team - we love to see it.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the first week of the second lockdown but the lads are in flying form as they’re celebrating their fiftieth episode. However, they very nearly didn’t make it this far as we learn from a chaotic voice note which Kevin sent PJ after they released the very first episode. They take a look back at previous episodes and talk about their fave moments from I’m Grand Mam to date and play messages from listeners all over the world sharing why they tune in every week. They then reveal gifts they got for each other to commemorate the occasion. Pop the prosecco and take out the telescopes girlies, it’s time to celebrate. Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin and PJ are happy to report back that following last weeks brief rendezvous with a ouija board that they haven’t had any further encounters with chaotic spirits. They discuss the closure of the iconic middle aisle in Lidl and Aldi and prompted by a challenge on The Glow Up (which Kevin is obsessed with btw), they explore fears and phobias. From dreading car journeys with their friends’ dads when they were young to having to repeat a supposedly funny story to a randomer, the lads tackle their fears head on. But will PJ be able to face his greatest fear of all?Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads start off by reacting to the news that Pope Francis is a huge fan of the podcast and has decided to back same-sex civil unions - work papa! Then, prompted by an ick thread on twitter, Kevin and PJ give an account of things that give them the ick. Hufflepuff gays you’ve been warned.Then, as it’s Halloween, the lads have chosen crossing-over as the theme for the week and attempt to have a skit with a few spirits by using a Ouija board. Cue chaos. Though they were hoping to make a connection with the likes of Lady Diana and Fungie, they actually end up having an ethereal encounter with the Michael Collins magnet on their fridge. Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys haven’t seen much of each other this week which Kevin thinks is a good thing as absence makes the heart grow fonder and it means they’ve loads of catching up to do. Kevin tells us about a recent traumatic run where he popped the bubble in his Air Max runners and PJ shares an encounter he had with a woman who was pure hungry so he got her a fry up. Then prompted by Fatima looking to retrain in cyber security and Rishi being annoying, the lads turn their attention to the arts and discuss how important it is in our lives. From dates at the Tate to getting locked at the theatre, life on Earth sans art would just be ‘eh’.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys start off by revealing the results of the poll they did to see who opens the window before a shower and who opens it afterwards and it’s fair to say Kevin is raging. They also detail a recent fight they had which they had to overcome quite quickly as they were being interviewed by the iconic Miriam O’ Callaghan the next morning. Then to lighten the mood and in an effort to lift the listener’s and their own spirits, the lads read out some anonymous confessions and are left shaking. There’s some good, some bad and some that are just downright chaotic. And that’s clickbait girlies xPurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A local cat has gone missing in the area so Kevin and PJ start off by making an appeal to the public for the misplaced kitty. This leads to the pair uncovering some of their most irrational fears surrounding going missing or being kidnapped. They then turn their attention to iconic duos and for once and for all disclose the full details about how they met and became friends when they were both young closeted twinks with dodgy quiffs. They also talk about other iconic duos that have made a massive impact on their lives such as a packet of Chipstix with a can of Club Orange.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one could have predicted this year to turn out the way it has, not even Rosemary the psychic from episode 23 knew how chaotic it was going to be. To ensure they’re well equipped to withstand any more extreme occurrences 2020 has to throw at them such as a zombie apocalypse or Mr Brightside reentering the charts, Kevin and PJ take to a tent to test their survival skills. Will PJ’s history with the scouts give him an upper hand in the wild? Will sudocreme prove to be a shrewd choice of luxury item for Kevin? Will they even last the night? It’s all v in tents girlies. G'wan, have a lamp off the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmamPurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s fashion. This weeks episode is prompted by the lads taking part in Second Hand September in a bid to cut down on their fast fashion consumption. They talk about previous fashion faux pas they’ve committed, the chaos of the modelling industry and ANTM and their fave bops for when they're living their best Naomi Campbell fantasy on the runway (walk from the bus stop home.)G'wan, have a lamp off the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmamPurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a week of chaotic headlines so Kevin and PJ waste no time getting stuck in and giving their hot takes on gender reveal parties, sniffing soldiers and old fellas bringing alarm clocks to their local.The lads then turn their attention to the queerest year in the Irish education system; Transition Year. From school musicals where Kevin downplayed Alexandra Burke’s Bad Boys choreography and PJ gave a questionable rendition of Careless Whisper, to living their bad bitch CEO Dragons Den fantasy with the mini-company, TY truly was the year the gays thrived. If you did Transition Year you’re gay now, we don’t make the rules.G'wan, have a lamp off the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmamPurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wait is over girlies and the boys are back and are ready to have a skittybang with season 4. Firstly, there’s a whole lot of catching up to do as the lads have been v busy during the hiatus getting scammed by people on Gumtree and falling in love with every Deliveroo driver to ever ride a bike around Cork City. They talk about the importance of taking a break, things that should take a break and the most iconic Take A Break headlines to ever grace the pages of the chaotic magazine.They’ve also started a Patreon for the girlies who just can’t get enough and you can become part of the community at https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmamPurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s extremely hot but the lads can’t even open the window in the kitchen whilst recording as their neighbours are being pure noisy. The lads kick things off by discussing Britney’s chaotic Pride address to her friends ‘at the LGBTQ’. Then prompted by the revelation that Spongebob Squarepants is an absorbent and yellow and porous gay icon, they turn their attention to LGBTQ+ representation in tv and film. Happy Pride girlies!Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know how obsessed the lads are with their mams and they’re forever going on about them but in honour of Father’s Day the lads turn their attention to their dads. They speak about feeling pure awkward around their dads when they were younger watching matches on tv that they had no interest in, the struggle of having their dads help them with their homework bits and their dads being allies. They also wish a happy Fathers Day to some of the other zaddies in the world and read out some stories from listeners about how their iconic dads showed up for the LGBTQ+ community.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads kick things off by expressing their infatuation with the latest iconic figure to take the gay scene by storm; PJ’s 3 year old niece Tess. Then the lads begin chatting about genetic bits as they were sent DNA kits that they had to spit into and send away but they’re a small bit up to 90 because they didn’t really read the final print so they’re afraid they could be cloned but they also think that could be kind of glam to have gorgey gay clones of themselves. The conversation then turns to twins, rollercoasters and PJ getting botox as his skin is pure old.Direct Provision Donation girlies: https://www.instagram.com/dpdonations/Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the lads have had their first troll and are absolutely revelling in it because they feel like this means that they’ve truly made it. They then discuss the chaotic art of pebble-dashing before turning their attention to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. We now know it is not enough to not be a racist; we all have a duty to actively be anti-racist and as the lads were not sure where to start with their allyship, they share the tips of some of their fave iconic black people to help get the ball rolling. Split Your Donations Between Organisations Fighting for Racial Justice: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn?refcode=insta Box’d Out Podcast by Amanda Adé:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V8ak2zR6MkBY9K49jRxwM?si=cchA0ao2Qe2j8qCuxW5Pqg Black Trans Activist Munroe Bergdorf: https://www.instagram.com/munroebergdorf/?igshid=1nufsy4hz8oisBrian O’ Flynn Anti-Racism Letter Template to Irish TDs:https://medium.com/@brianoflynn167/anti-racism-letter-to-irish-tds-ce6a0904ee38Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Because the lads are weak for Lady Gaga’s new bop with Ariana Grande, they turn their attention to fandoms and ask what makes people so obsessed with celebrities. They discuss things they themselves used to be obsessed with it, try and guess the different names for different fandoms and for once and for all try and settle the score on whether I’m Grand Mam fans should be known as girlies or mammies. Kinda love both tbh.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The theme for this years #mentalhealthawarenessweek is kindness and though the lads are fairly good at being nice to others and being everyone’s biggest hype girlies, sometimes being kind to themselves doesn’t come as easy. To try and get better at this they call on the help of behavioural change specialist and full-time glam bitch Shahroo Izadi (IG: @shahroo_izadi) who is also the author of ‘The Kindness Method’, a book which details a new approach to driving positive change by being more sound to yourself. Also of course Kevin couldn’t let the episode go by without a mention of last weeks guest.Samaritans Helpline in Ireland and UK: 116 123.Aware Helpline Ireland: 1800 80 48 48Mind Helpline UK: 0300 123 3393I'm Grand Mam T-shirts: https://everpress.com/im-grand-mamPurchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the lads are joined by the star of the hit tv series Normal People; the ride that is Paul Mescal and everyone is up to ninety. They discuss how he is handling his newfound fame and all the attention from the gays and the girlies, get him to read some filthy thirst tweets, chat about living up to the expectations of a character from one of the most adored novel’s of our generation and basically just spend the entire episode fawning over him because he is so fecking lovely. Paul being on the show is proof that if you put something out in the universe and speak about it often enough then it just might come true and the lads are WEAK. Contains some spoilers girlies (sorry not sorry) and also the sound quality may not be as fab as usual as it was recorded over Zoom because isolation obvs.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Kevin’s birthday this week and all the girlies are invited. PJ fills us in on the surprise virtual party he organised for his bff which featured a talent competition made up of Kevin’s friends, family and a flautist. They then discuss birthdays when they were younger and the lengths they would go to in order to try and secure a spot at the popular parties. They rate the different types of parties they used to attend and express their longing for party bags to make a comeback because they used to be weak for them. Also, the Mam Knows Best section receives a makeover.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prompted by Trump’s truly chaotic suggestion of injecting disinfectant into the body to help combat Coronavirus (like what the absolute heck?), the lads explore the medium of fake news and how destructive it can be when it gets into the hands of an Irish mammy via Whatsapp. They reflect on rumours that were spread about them when they were growing up as well as admitting to spreading their fair share of rumours for the skit and they couldn’t let the episode go by without giving a mention to the lies told to us by our own mams. Also, Paul Mescal.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we have more time with our thoughts these days, people are letting their conscience get the better of them and are feeling guilty for past misdemeanours. Fortunately, Kevin and PJ are here to absolve you from your sins. The lads trace the origin of the 7 Deadly Sins and question why wanting to get the ride, taking a nap or having a bowl of cereal bigger than the 30g recommended serving suggestion could be perceived as evil. They listen to some chaotic confessions made by listeners and give their take on what the penance should be and also talk about how allergic they are to the 5k challenge and come up with a less taxing assignment of their own.Samaritans Helpline in Ireland and UK: 116 123. Call for free at any time, day or night. Take a look at their website www.samaritans.org for further resources that might be helpful during the Covid-19 pandemic.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you already planned what you’re going to do when this is all over? Well the lads have and start the episode by letting you in on their ideal post-quar day and alcohol and boys feature heavily. They also answer some questions that the girlies have asked over on Instagram so stay tuned to find out things you’ve been dying to know like the lads’ skincare regime and the stories behind their chaotic tattoos.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 356 of quarantine and the lads have nothing going on in their lives so they spend the first 10 minutes of the episode discussing soup. They reminisce on fonder times when they were sexually active and as it’s Easter Sunday they debate whether chocolate is better than sex. They then delve into the world of dance and discuss what made them start dancing in the first place, the industry’s imperfections and reveal the identity of the elusive 6’4 gay dancing cat in the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we find ourselves forced to find alternate means of staying in touch, the lads trace their early experiences of making connections; from pretending to be popular to penpals to sieving through the sea of randomers’ willies on Chat Roulette and Omegle. PJ also shares his tips and tricks for maintaining a wholesome and healthy relationship with his fella and how they make long-distance work for them. Kevin doesn’t have a boyf so can’t offer advice but he does have his gruelling isolation schedule unwillingly revealed so stay tuned to find out what it is.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re all stuck inside the gaf but instead of wallowing in self-pity and allowing the existential dread to kick in the lads turn their attention to what they plan on doing with their free time. Prompted by everyone doing all the baking bits and putting up pictures of gorgey banana breads on Instagram, the lads put together a list of new skills that they want to master over the coming weeks. They also take a look back at different hobbies they had growing up but fell out of love with because they didn’t excel at them and as gay men they never settle for mediocrity.Produced by Factory Studios http://www.factory.uk.com/Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Mother’s Day so in this episode the lads pay homage to mammies everywhere and celebrate their iconic ways. Prompted by a video of Kevin’s mam blessing his sister’s car with holy water the lads ask for submissions from listeners of examples of peak mammy behaviour and the girlies don’t disappoint. The boys also take you through their A-Z of being an Irish mammy and also talk about ski bits.Produced by Factory Studios http://www.factory.uk.com/Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and though the parades have been cancelled across Ireland the boys are still celebrating with a special episode about the history of Ireland. Unfortunately, neither of the lads have opened a history book since the Junior Cert so their knowledge is definitely a bit rusty but at least they’re passionate. Were all the Vikings rides? Why was Oliver Cromwell so lousy? Is the potato the most versatile vegetable going? Stay tuned to find out.Produced by Factory Studios http://www.factory.uk.com/Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prompted by the fact that everyone's allergic to the proposed plans to raise the rent of on-campus accommodation for students in several universities across Ireland, the boys decide to discuss their own past experiences with trying to find the perfect, glam gaf. They dish the dirt on previous housemates who they couldn't cope with, talk about landlords who were pure snakes and PJ also reveals a struggle that most Irish men have to come to terms with when they move away from home; how the heck do you work a washing machine?Produced by Factory Studios http://www.factory.uk.com/Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.