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It's Simon's birthday (not 24th but thereabouts), which Ryan and Simon discuss. Simon interviews Gianni Infantino, head of FIFA. Ryan interviews Bertha Day, girl who posts her friends birthdays on Instagram. Then we explore Leitrim, it's geography, history, and music. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. S...

It's a second Friday/Flyday/The Fly special! Ryan and Simon discuss Ryan's trips to New York, mainly his rooming situation. Ryan interviews Ron Trepreneur, an entrepreneur. Simon interviews Eileent Over, a boy who fell in class. Then F1 driver Luas Hamilton has his usual race engineer replaced by his creepy uncle. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod...

Ryan and Simon discuss Olivia Dean, Robyn, Scissor Sisters and Ethel Cain. Simon interviews Gary Spunker, local suncream providor. Ryan interviews rock and roll hall of famer Goose Springsteen. Then an attempt to leave a pub lock-in leads to backrooms, and also some obsession. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on...

Ryan and Simon discuss old man strength and their gig in Dundalk. Ryan interviews Declan O'Shea, author and forgotten member of the Fellowship of the Ring. Simon interviews Edison Volley, a man competing solo in the World Cup. Then detectives Sherlock Holmes and Benoit Blanc solve a murder at Forensicon. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we jus...

Ryan and Simon discuss birthday bashes and Hell and Back. Simon interviews Helen Bach, a Hell and Back participant. Ryan discusses Eamon Tuwin, Irish football fan excited for the World Cup. Then someone gets suspicious about how they keep bumping into the same person on holiday. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted...

Ryan and Simon discuss the Menace, their mutual menacing friend, and his menacing lie on their weekend. Ryan interviews Ekin-Stu, upcoming Love Island contestant who truly loves the island. Simon interviews Gitsy, contestant on spinoff show Love/Hate island. Then alien poet Edgar Alien Poe arrives on Earth and is greeted first by Barack Obama, then Ryan. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@g...

It's the Friday Special/Flyday Special/The Fly! Ryan and Simon talk Fridays and flies and Breaking Bad episode The Fly. Simon interviews Brian Seaman, a very hands-on Airbnb host. Ryan interviews Ger Lee, dad who is always early at the airport. Then a surfer tries to get his reluctant surfer friend into the water. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod...

Simon and Ryan discuss all things fake Eurovision in their lives. Ryan interviews returning guest Bfthjørgb after his second consecutive Eurovision victory. Simon interviews King Charles, monarch of England and also a dog. Then a waiter who doesn't know what food is struggles in his restaurant. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might pl...

Simon and Ryan discuss the business and pleasure side of Gardaí in cafes with goblins. Simon interviews Gary Onbag, a guy who truly loves airport pints. Ryan interviews Fashion Drug, host of the Ket Gala 2026. Then a pair of Johnnies do an episode of their podcast, The Shaft. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on...

Simon and Ryan discuss Simon's recent trip to the theatre capital of the world, Liverpool. Ryan interviews Hardon Ramsay, a chef who truly loves his food. Simon interviews The Giant, soon-to-be Dublin landmark. Then a hardened detective has dinner with his Irish mammy. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast....

Simon and Ryan are left to deal with the destructive chaos of a surprise cameo appearance during the episode's preamble. Simon interviews Quentin Tarantino (no relation), an aspiring director making a Prince Andrew biopic. Ryan interviews Cycle Jackson, Michael Jackson's bicycle brother. Then a returning character gets their fortune told, and it's not good. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypo...

Simon and Ryan discuss Simon's surfing, Elvis, and Ryan's Vicar Street performance. Ryan interviews Driver Woods, Tiger Woods' driving instructor. Simon interviews Noel Taste, music correspondent with strong feelings about Electric Picnic. Then Baldcap promote their new single "An Bhfuil Cead Agam Dul Go Dtí An Leithreas". Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therol...

Simon and Ryan discuss Disney movie song lyrics and do a lot of "yeah you" puns. Simon interviews Gary Underbridge, a troll working at the Ha'penny Bridge. Ryan interviews Testicular, a ballsmaxxing influencer. Then an illicit late night meeting with a dealer takes a turn when someone asks for a receipt. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we jus...

Simon and Ryan discuss Good Friday and April Fool's pranks. Ryan interviews Judas, traitor (and kisser) of Jesus. Simon interviews John Firestick, the dodgy box inspector. Then Paddington Bear arrives, not in London, but in Dublin. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Simon and Ryan discuss Ireland's heartbreaking loss to Czechia in the World Cup qualifier and also blind rank their favourite forms of execution. Simon interviews Simon M. Barassment, a guy who gets embarassed a lot. Ryan interviews Brenda M. Bassador, an influencer just back from Prague. Then Anne Cestor appears as a guest on Genealogy with Dr Gene E. Alogy to trace her family tree history. Send...

Simon and Ryan discuss the Wolf of Wall Street and their school exam history. Ryan interviews BS InstaGrammy, a manosphere influencer. Simon interviews Iveben Derbro, a man in recovery from a unique addiction. Then three sketches from the very first, and probably last, episode of Saturday Night Live Ireland. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we...

Simon and Ryan discuss Simon's recent gigs in London and Ryan's in Dublin. Simon interviews Noel Actor, a best actor winner at the Oscars with a surprise story. Simon interviews Oscar, the man behind the Oscars. Then Jacob and Edward from Twilight team up to form a band. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast...

Simon and Ryan discuss how they are both strong and fit athletes in 2026. Ryan interviews Greg McConnor, former judo star who has suddenly found God. Simon interviews Noel Selfawareness, an infleuncer struggling with trauma from the past. Performative males Barra and Ohyeah Soap (no relation) return once more to discover they have somehow missed International Women's Day. Send us your role ideas a...

Simon and Ryan discuss their most/least favourite times on stage together and Ryan's run-in with radio controversy. Simon interviews St Patrick on his surprising views on his statue in Temple Bar. Ryan interviews Jack Yesman, sea-swimming influencer. Then James Bond and M discuss a dark secret from James' past. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and...

Simon and Ryan discuss their upcoming gigs and the many comedy figures who love them but hate the podcast. Ryan interviews Emily Hauntë, the ghost of Emily Brontë. Simon interviews Noel Craic, the minister for culture with an exciting new initiative. Then a wedding crasher turns out to have a surprising connection with the groom. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram...

Simon and Ryan discuss their new camera setup, Simon's illness, and student comedy gigs. Simon interviews Sean Bean (no relation), local cafe owner with an interesting business approach. Ryan interviews Bad Burkey, half Puerto Rican pop star, half evangelical Irish Christian. Then an old-ish man tries to get students to buy him stuff with their discounts. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@...

Happy Valentine's! Ryan and Simon discuss their best musical performances, Valentine's plans, and Ryan joins Simon's movement for 2026. Ryan interviews Virgin Nerdburger, a tech CEO in the news for the wrong reasons. Simon interviews Joxy Turbo, viral sensation, unsung hero, and shop worker. Then Michael Healy-Rae and Christopher Walken go on a romantic Valentine's date. Send us your role ideas at...

Ryan and Simon catch up after their hiatus on their respective trips abroad, Simon's filming, and Ryan's play. Simon interviews Bill Duckworth, a duck loving the bad weather. Ryan interviews Adrian from Cork, viral dater and club member. Then an episode of Actors on Actors spinoff Yup Bros on Yup Bros. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just...

Ryan and Simon discuss the origins of their friendship. Ryan interviews Peter Griftin, a men's mental health activist. Simon interviews Grian Chatten, frontman of Fontaine's D.C. Then two guards at a festival take something they think are painkillers, but aren't. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Simon and Ryan discuss Simon's upcoming trip Sri Lanka and their exciting gigs. Simon interviews Noel Prankstain, a major online prankster. Ryan interviews Karlo (with a K), the number one whirling Berlin party goblin. Then Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy go on a Tinder date. Send us your role ideas at therollplaypod@gmail.com or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acas...