Stall It with Darren and Joe

Darren and Joe answer your listener questions. Who do you think is the most famous person the lads have ever met? Does Joe call Barry Keoghan every now and again to ask if he'll do the joker laugh? Does Darren call Tom Vaughan-Lawlor to practise his Nidge impression? Find out in this special bonus episode.

Did you ever buy a €20 scratch card? Well Darren has. Did you ever wear a wet suit in the sea? Well Joe thinks you're cheating. This week the lads chat about Darren's elaborate wedding plans, from stormtroopers to LED fireworks while Joe, buoyed by his new found celebrity, contemplates entering the Big Brother house.

This week the Stall It listeners have questions about the best use of robot butlers, fighting turtles, and becoming a doppelganger for major historical figures. The lads, as always, do their best to provide the answers.

The lads try to come down off the high of their first ever Stall It live show, and Joe adjusts to life on a whole new level of celebrity - with facials and freebies included. We're soon back to normal, though, as Darren worries about the growing size of seagulls and that leads to an exploration of the possibilities and ethics of gene editing science. Joe throws a party with an intriguing ensemble of guests, but is left in a tricky spot as he's caught tripping up over his own strict dogma around birthday celebrations.

Listeners want the lads take on the arrogant attitude of pigeons, the pros and cons of robot butlers, and difficult house visitors.

The lads discuss a strange mix of religion, tattoos and denim. Joe pleads for mercy when the online mob go after his body art, we delve into some of the world's most interesting religions - from worshipers of alien scientists to sects warning of the dangers of radio waves - and the lads realise, to their horror, that they don't fully understand the origins of denim.

Darren fields requests from listeners ahead of the live show, and there's a debate over who would make the cut for a royal rumble featuring Ireland's most famous celebrities.

Darren and Joe do some thought experiments to prepare them for any potential zombie apocalypses, Darren dreams of having the super power to make a decent omelette, Joe delivers a truly unique and very personal gift to Darren, and then Joe upset everyone again with yet another harsh stance on a seemingly universally popular idea.

This week's listener questions put some tricky choices before the lads, ranging from Quentin Tarantino films to Joe's ability to endure home renovations with a twist. But the final question, offering a choice between two nightmarish culinary options, leaves them divided.

A conversation about trying on clothes in a changing room takes a sharp turn and the lads find themselves journeying into questions of being buried alive, curious coffin inventions, resurrection and funeral outfits. And Joe has an encounter with a man enjoying his final day of freedom before returning to prison, plus a strange tale of a mystery phone that led to an unexpected romance.

Listeners want to know what entertainment milestone memory the lads would like to live again for the very first time; picking a food temperature to live the rest of their days by, and who would win the Irish national royal rumble.

Joe struggles with anonymity, or worse being known as "Darren Conway's mate" when he's out in public. Meanwhile Darren has been rubbing shoulders with the stars and has come back with news on a strange link between Kodaline and Mr. Price. The lads weigh up if Lego is cooler than Darren's figures, and Joe wants to tell us about his plans for using mind expanding supplements to transform his brain.

Would you rather live a life forever underdressed, or in a permanent state of overdress? Would you fare better, in the long run, living permanently in pyjamas or a tuxedo? This week a listener question sends the lads on a journey anticipating a strange, but restricting lifetime where the clothes will definitely make the man.

Joe is worried about the mental health of artificial intelligence, Darren has unraveled a major conspiracy around his upcoming birthday, and Joe is feeling left out and a little unsettled by a new casual uniform rapidly taking over the GoLoud offices.

Questions about potential crisp flavours take on national importance as the lads wrestle with the great opportunity and responsibility of leading a revolution in snacking. And there's a bold new suggestion for the future moral arc of a key figure in the Stall It Universe.

Darren took to the roof of Croke Park for a charity abseil and the only thing scarier than the drop was the fear that somebody might not like him - and that lays bare a key difference between the personalities of our two hosts. In other news, Joe is worries about the slide into a surveillance society and the danger of his whole life ending up on the cloud. Meanwhile, Darren faces a complex washing machine challenge this week and it leads to an unpleasant encounter at the laundrette, which has the lads wondering how they can help when they see someone being attacked in public.

The contrasting fortunes of pirates and pigeons are up for debate, while Joe has stories of handing over cash on a fork, and there's a decision to be made if the lads want to live the life of a benevolent medium or an inescapable existence as Dublin's Dr Dolittle.

Joe brings us inside the mysterious and fascinating world of big money pigeon racing, Darren puts his knowledge of Irish rural life to the test, there's a Jaws retrospective, and considerations for the fate of podcasters in the end times.

The prospect of swapping bodies for a day quickly becomes a strategic duel between Darren and Joe as each ponders how to inflict the most damage on the other's reputation, while preserving their own. And there's a prison break aided by Kermit the frog.

The lads are joined by comedian Tony Cantwell this week and together they go through Tony's admission to the Stall It Universe, their petty criminal pasts catching up with them, having a go at ghosts, and the pressures of making eye contact.

A question about becoming ruler of a colony on Mars leads us down the strange rabbit hole of Joe's vision for creating a world in his own image, and some of it proves very controversial. Meanwhile Darren has a tough decision to make about his hypothetical security team if he ever gets the job as the world's most powerful man.

The lads delve into the world of River Liffey piracy, there's a tale of adventure from Darndale to New York, plus the founding of the Stall It Universe, and the genesis of its first two superheroes - Captain Dublin and the Incredible Sulk.

On this week's bonus episode listeners are offering bids on Darren's personal library of classic literature, Joe finds himself drawn back into questions about his preference for dreams or reality, or half reality, and Darren is eating beans after losing it all (for now at least) on crypto.

Niall Breslin drops in to the lads this week. Bressie brings the lads back to the 80s and 8p soup, school tours and being threatened with a knife wilding fans of The Killers. Plus he has some valuable advice and encouragement for Darren on his reality TV goals. This episode discusses some serious mental health issues, and some people might find it distressing. If you or someone you know is struggling, please talk to a friend or family member about what you’re going through, call into your GP or hospital, or call the Samaritans on 116 123 - free from any phone in Ireland. You’re never alone. Support is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Help is always on hand. Don’t suffer in silence.

This week the lads get what they think could be one of the most mind bending listener questions yet, and Joe has stories of elaborate cover up operations to hide the evidence of house parties. Plus we have big news about a Stall It live show.

Darren has been asked to take up the challenge of Hell Week, and that gets Joe thinking every physical contest, from the Olympics down, should have one non-athlete competing, so the rest of us can fully appreciate excellence. Joe has an idea for a reality TV show that pushes the boundaries of taste to their limit, and the lads begin planning their future in the energy drinks industry. There's also a special appearance by Frankie of Meditations For the Anxious Mind, as we get to the bottom of how he and Joe have completed a body (and phone) swap.

Another batch of listener questions tests the lads and in the process Darren reluctantly divulges a plot he's been cooking up to take over the fast food world, but he finds it harder to determine his favourite place in Dublin.

Is tennis a sport? Is darts just a game? What are the rules of kabaddi? The lads argue over what constitutes a sport and what could be a sport in the future. Joe has some big problems with fellow Where's Wally fans, and it's a grudge he's been harbouring for decades now, while Darren has had an unfortunate and humiliating accident.

In this week's bonus episode, Joe and Darren tackle listener questions on their theatrical dreams and who would fare better if they were sent to prison as a duo. And then a listener drags Joe down memory with a question about the mysterious Happy Pizza Song.

The difference in world views between the two lads are laid bare as Joe decides he's ready to spend the rest of his days exploring the solar system alone, while Darren turns down a trip to Mars because of a scarcity of newsagents. There's a debate over if Joe's memories of Mr Price have been twisted by the Mandela Effect, a discussion on the merits of Adam Sandler's back catalogue, and a surprisingly in depth chat about falling over.

There are so many questions coming in from listeners that this week we've decided to give them their own special bonus episode, so we have time to answer those age old questions like - would you rather have to run everywhere or only be able t shout?

Joe wants to know more about Darren's comfort limits and discovers he refuses to go to a music festival and he's not too bothered about climbing Mount Everest, meanwhile Joe wants to let us know about a global mass delusion he has uncovered.

Joe makes it into the studio despite a serious eye problem, meanwhile Darren is setting off on a mission for charity, but Joe has some gripes to raise about funding other people's thrill seeking. There’s a nomination for the most salt and vinegar crisp of all time, and a growing concern about the fading potency of modern day fizzy cola bottles. The lads go down the terrifying memory lane of their old social media posts, and Joe has a story that only he could have, about harbouring fugitives on the run and making them tea.

One of the legends of Irish comedy, David McSavage, joins the lads this week. He talks about getting attacked busking and on stage, what made The Savage Eye a massive hit, the danger of censoring comedy and taking offence in all the wrong places, and the all pervasive threat of boring people and bad jokes.

The lads explore the mystery of the giant bottle of Country Spring, Darren hunts down a bike thief, Joe falls into a pit of cringe, Darren has to change supermarkets because people are starting to talk, and Joe has some big ideas - for a new reality TV show, and a potential business as the man to call when you need the party to stop.

With Eoin on holiday the lads are left unattended. Joe visits the jaxx for a prolonged period of time, leaving Darren to ponder life as a solo podcaster. The lads discuss the angriest animal in Dublin, Darren talks about the only time he ever had to walk out of work, and Joe talks about the weirdest funeral gifts he's come across.

Darren tackles the theory test and ponders the benefit of an NCT for your body. Joe talks organ shopping on the dark web and his nanny's love for one armed bandits. After Darren papped Joe's dance routine at a party, the lads plead their case for inclusion in any upcoming celebrity dance show.

Darren has taken the bold step of becoming a miniature turtle owner, while Joe has an insight into the lengths people will go to for making fraudulent personal injury claims. Joe has been over dressing at awards ceremonies and castles a lot, too much really, and Darren has been keeping watch on the area with his new surveillance system.

Darren is entering the world of house hunting but it's not been an easy start, so Joe suggests considering a relocation to Spain and a new career move. We have a deep dive into Darren's shot and uninspiring martial arts career, while Joe has a few adventures to tell us about, from salt caves in north county Dublin, to discovering a secret layer of Irish society (secret to him, anyway).

We have a very special extra bit of Stall It for you today, because Darren and Joe want to let you know about a brand new true crime podcast series... from our very own Producer Eoin! It's called 'Unusual Suspects' and it's an incredible, gripping story about a $7.4m armed heist in New York, and the FBI chasing an Irish priest and ex-IRA man( (turned comic book dealer) in connection with it. So the lads asked Eoin to tell them more. Unusual Suspects is available to download now on the GoLoud app and all major podcast platforms.

Would you live forever if you had the choice? Joe has Darren mulling some more brain busters this week, before we unravel the Irish invention of duty free shopping. And the great debate between living forever with a haircut like a batch loaf, or a eternity sitting on sponge furniture, takes hold of the lads and just won't let go.

Joe recalls the painful memory of bidding farewell to his childhood curry shop, Darren has talking cheese in his fridge, the lads remember the secret codes and rituals of auld lads giving fivers, and there's a debate on the honour system around returning found cash.

Tarot cards, Valentine's Day and Supreme hats are on the lads' minds this week, as they try to tell each other's fortune, debate the merits of romance, and get into the designer clothing resale market. Besides that, Darren's wondering if he can save money by switching all his electrics to battery power, Joe is still hiding from tradesmen, and listeners questions make a return.

Darren comes out second best in a battle with a hot stone, Joe gets his shower fixed but has to hide while the work is done, there's talk of homemade Jackass tapes, and Darren starts his journey into the world of literature. And quickly gets freaked out.

Joe tells us about the suspicious Lotto syndicate he's been drawn into, remembers the time he went to college by mistake, and his short-lived habit of adopting mystery Labradors. Meanwhile, Darren brings us his research into the greatest cereal toys of all time and reminisces about his award winning career as a short story writer.

Some pretty underwhelming sex education meets the American Pie trilogy at a crossroads in Joe's life, while Darren breaks the big news about his upcoming role alongside Tom hardy in an Xtra-Vision. The lads compare superstitions they live by and as the Stall It book club is founded. Joe explains is colour blindness and several fascinating tales of his bathrooms. There's more than one Joe bathroom story this week.

Darren wants to know about what you can and can't say these days, so Joe does his best to walk him along the tightrope of public opinion and show him how to stay on the right side of the line. The lads talk food, from Joe's hatred for carvery to Darren's delicious but disappointing experience of seafood fine dining (and the embarrassment of eating a whole lobster). And there's a return of the elusive Darren from Finglas.

Could Joe cut it as a cult leader? Darren won't be following but he thinks others might. The lads tell each other about the most dangerous places they've visited, Darren remembers the electric shock that sent him out the front door, and Joe tries to open Darren's eyes to the potential of mushrooms.

What’s the fastest you ever got out of a chair? Darren reminisces about the days when he could leap from a seat in record times. Then there’s an exploration of trypophobia, and Joe gets very squeamish. Darren admits he’s freaked out by outer space, so the lads consider what’s at the end of the universe, a brick wall or a cosmic roundabout? Joe explains why he hates spending money in all circumstances, and listeners have some particularly strange questions this week.

Why does Joe hate Christmas? He has many reasons, which he happily outlines for us. Darren dreams of making a million on crypto so he can go yacht shopping, but probably just buy a pirate ship instead. And the lads wonder, is human spontaneous combustion real?