Talking Bollox Podcast

Wayne Hart is a reformed criminal. We talked to him about his life of crime, he reflects on how the sexual abuse he suffered as a child led to him turning from the victim to the monster, and the pain he caused people during those years.Wayne has spent 17 years in prison but is now dedicating his life to preventing people following in his footsteps. We had Wayne on as part of the @get_themessage_out campaign. This campaign aims to help young people avoid going down the wrong road in life.This is a powerful one and an inspirational story, and a lesson that anybody can turn their life around!

This week we're joined by one of Ireland's most famous sportspeople - World and European champions and Olympic medalist, Mick Conlan.Mick tells us about what it was like growing up in Belfast, his journey through amateur boxing, the infamous Olympics scandal and his transition to the pro game with his plans for the future. We also talk about the legacy the Troubles left in Mick's hometown, and the work he is doing now to try to combat the scourge of mental health problems there.Besides all that Calvin and Mick settle the row over who owes who a pizza, and make a bet on Mick beating Calvin's marathon time.

After a few weeks of guests we go back to the two boys. 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, and we also give an insight into the thought process of what goes into an episode of Talking Bollox.We go into detail of the school system and the drain it can have on families, and the two boys talk about their very different lives in education.Calvin takes us through his experience in preparing for and running a marathon and Calvin tests Terence’s claim he can name any capital city anywhere in the world.

This is a powerful episode. Brian went from being at death's door to turning his life around after battling addiction to heroin and other drugs for over 20 years, to now being a published author and studying for his PhD. He tells us about his lowest points and the self destruction of addiction and tells us how anyone in that situation can turn their life around.

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 and all the set backs that came with the journey. He gives us an insight into the Olympic village also. Emmet's story is inspirational, he’s one of our own from Dublin's north inner city and he’s an absolute gent. We’re excited to see what the future holds!

This week we have first ever culchie on the show, one of Ireland's most exciting professional boxers, Dylan Moran. In this episode Dylan tells us some mad stories from his days travelling around the world with boxing, from his youth in Waterford, to ending up in scary situations in Tijuana, on to fighting for millionaires in the Alps to training with Conor McGregor in Portugal. His journey has been incredible already and it was brilliant to have him on the show.

This week we talk to Ireland's most famous crime journalist, Nicola Tallant.We've been critical of Nicola on this podcast in the past but we wanted to understand more about her work and why she does what she does. We asked her about her perception of the north inner city and whether it gets a fair shake in the media.

In this episode Marty tells us about life growing up, how he got into DJing, how tiktok got him a huge record deal, and dealing with social media hate around joining the goat house. And of course we ask him if he pisses in the shower. We had a great laugh and the energy was electric!

This week we go with just the 2 of us as we have a good bit to talk about after settling in to the new studio (in our sliders).In this episode we talk about a new venture that we have coming up, we have a good laugh in this one and a few zingers, we talk about our interview with The Journal and a few more important topics that yous have suggested we talk about.

In this episode Lynn talks to us about life growing up, about taking drugs from as early as 11 years old, robbing cars, and getting pregnant at 15 with her first of 2 daughters.She tells us about her journey through a mad childhood and teenage years to becoming a senator. She proves that anybody can do whatever they want once they put their mind to it!

In this episode Hughie talks to us about growing up in Ballymun, life as a Traveller in Ireland, coming out as gay within his community, and his reality TV career. And, of course, we ask him if he pisses in the shower.

In this episode Darren talks to us about how he got started with his sketches, screaming at crips, and drops a little Talking Bollox exclusive. We had a good bit of laugh in this episode and we hope yous enjoy it, thanks for coming in Darren ya legend!

The lads record from Calvin’s kitchen one last time to send a short message about the next big step.

Orlagh and Sinead aresisters to the late Terence Wheelock who died due to his injuries he sustained in Garda custody in 2005. They along with the rest of their family have been fighting and campaigning for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding their brothers death and the aftermath that followed.

The lads sit down this week to discuss a wide range of topics from the lottery to the events on South William Street to the responsibility of being a parent and showing maturity for your actions in life. Plenty of bollox talked and even Conor has a mic this week.

Gemma Dunleavy is a singer/song writer from the heart of Dublin. She joins the lads to talk about life growing up in different flat complexes, her musical journey, inner city life and how the working class people are being priced out of their own area but still maintain their unique characterisitcs.

Willo Wall aka The WallFella is an up and coming Irish rapper from the flats. He sits down with the lads to discuss the current climate living in Ireland, what inspired him to get into hip hop and what it was like in the flats growing up towards the current generations upbringing.

Ellie Kelly is one of Ireland's leading social media influencers. She joins the lads to talk about the stigma of her role in society, her plans for the future and of course to talk loads of bollox.

Rachel Power is Terence's Ma, she joins the lads to talk about her trauma growing up and her struggles with addictio and how her and her son are breaking the generational cycle.

This week the lads discuss a hard hitting topic "Relapsing" and how unprepared people can be for it. There is many benefits of being sober but the burden of falling off the wagon is always there. There is also plenty of zingers and usua laughs.

Kiefer "Big Daddy" Crosbie is a professional mixed martial artist from the inner city of Dublin currently fighting in the Bellator orgainisation. He joins the lads today to talk about growing up in Dublin, how he got into martial arts, what it takes to become a world champion, Dublin at Halloween time and much more.

Willie White is a stand up comedian, actor, singer and scaffolder from Ballymun. He joins the lads to talk about his struggle with addiction, time in prison and what it's like on stage as a comedian.

Charleen Murphy is a n Irish fashion blogger and social media influencer. She joins the lads to talk about online abuse, her experience with school & college and her plans for the future for herself as a brand and other business ventures. There is also a whole load of zingers that have been demanded over the past few weeks that are finally addressed.

Thomas Carty is a Dublin 7 native who has just signed professional as Irelands hottest prospect in heavyweight boxing. He joins the lads to talk about growing up in Dublin, Easter eggs, spiritual readings and of course boxing!

Christy Dignam is the lead singer of Aslan. He is a recovered drug addict currently battling cancer. He joins the lads to talk about his journey through life, music, addiction and what it's like living through covid.

Mick "The Busker" McLoughlin is a Dublin busker known for performing on Henry street. He joins the lads to talk about his life growing up, his love of music, becoming homeless and how his relationship saved his life. He also performs a series of songs related to different moments of his life.

Ger Redmond is an Irish professional Triathlete. He joins the lads to talk about his life growing up in Darndale in Dublin, moving to Scotland to become a pro footballer before having to return home to raise his sibilings all at the age of 16. Ger went on to become a criminal and became incarcerated where he decided to turn his life around and set out on his journey which got him to where he is today. Follow Ger's story on social media #prison2pro

Pierce is professional boxer with a current perfect record of 6 wins and no loses. He's born and raised in Dublins inner city and he joins the lads to talk about growing up in sheriff street, his journey to becoming a professional boxer, the sacrifices he has had to make along the way and pyramid schemes!

For this episode the lads go back to how they started, just the two of then talking bollox! They reflect on all things lockdown related and how thats turned the nation against itself as well as one of the most overlooked additions in gambling.

Liam Cunningham is an Irish actor best known for his role as "Davosn Seaworth" in Game of Thrones. He joins the lads via Zoom to tell his story about how he got into acting, being a sparks in Africa and becoming starstruck working with some big names.

Philly McMahon is an 8 time All Ireland winner with Dublin football. He has countless acolades within the GAA world but it is for his work with drug policies, social change and love of "the hip knocker" that he joins the lads today.

Jen Healy btter known as "YinYogaJen" to her clients is a qualified mental health practitionor and Yin Yoga teacher. She joins the lads to talk about her past traumatic experiences, how finding Yin Yoga has helped heal her mentally and talk loads of bollox about society, sociel media and bouncers being pricks,

Glen "Sauso" Murray is a globe trotting sensation from the heart of Dublin. He joins the lads to talk about his journey not only around the globe but his journey to becoming sober as well as an international chef.

Craig O'Brien is an Irish professional boxer and an Irish champion. He joins the lads to talk about growing up in the flats, addiction, his time in prison and how he turned all of it around by going pro in the Irish boxing scene. The lads also touch on their experience with Covid 19.

Cheryl Lyons is a makeup artist turned entrepreneur. She joined the lads to talk all things from her past, what drives her ambition and running a business throughout mutiple lockdowns.

TheWheloFella is an Irish rapper and a member of the Irish defence forces. He sat down with the lads to discuss his success in the Irish rap scene, his journey to the army and the best burger in Dublin.

The lads have a quick recap and reflection of current affairs, how the podcast has taken off and where they see it going in the new year.

Conor is a social media influencer. He joins the lads to talk about red sauce, OnlyFans and the pressure social media can cause on a person and their relationships.

Carly is a breast cancer survivor at the age of 25 and is advocating for the breast check age in Ireland to be lowered. She joins the lads at the kitchen table to talk cancer, chicken fillet rolls and raves.

Two lads having a chat about their backgrounds, addiction, mental health, physical wellbeing and King or Tayto.

Just a brief intro into what can be discussed off the cuff sitting at a kitchen table.