Stall It with Darren and Joe

Joe won't stand for it any longer - A pint that is, he is strictly sitting down for drinks these days and explains his reasoning in detail. Darren pushes through his dislike of breakfast foods to create his own ideal bowl of cereal, complete with Prime in place of milk. And there's talk of a Stall It video game, the upcoming live show and one listener learns that you can't rely on anyone, not even...

Joe's talk of influencers and publicity stunts sparks a memory for Darren of a very interesting school day. He recounts, to an incredulous Joe, how a bear once threw sweets and chocolate bars into the yard during break time, and the two go on a deep dive into Finglas, 2006, to try and find some answers. They recruit some help along the way from eye witnesses who do their best to piece the mystery...

Joe's dislike of seagulls has moved onto a different avian species, while Darren ponders the best way to include some basic arithmetic in his day to day conversations. And although it's been years since either of them were on the DART, the lads still have opinions on Dublin's public transport offerings and contemplate the pros and cons of becoming a bus.

Both Darren and Joe sleep in and arrive late to record the podcast, leading them to discussions about Joe's childlike, yet very self aware, dreams of skateboarding and togging out for Man United. Darren's extra hour of sleep unfortunately does little to get rid of his headache, and while it may just be a 'nocebo' effect from years of feeling a bit sick, it could be a sign of some previously undisc...

Joe is adamant that forks have made fingers obsolete and wonders if it was the quantity of feta cheese being eaten in Greece that inspired the ancient civilisation to invent the utensil. The conversation then moves on to another piece of tableware as the lads discuss the legality of drinking a pint of Guinness with a straw. Darren looks to catch out listeners who piss in the bath and the manager o...

Joe arrives in with a letter from home detailing his terrible tipping habits. Unfazed, he shows no shame for his behaviour, nor for any other equally embarrassing moments, not even one which resulted in a change of underpants. Darren meanwhile tries to decode the secret meaning behind a cup of pick-n-mix brought back from the cinema and briefly considers therapy to make him sound more distinct fro...

Making the best of a bad situation, one listener wants to harness Joe's incredible capacity to find the bad in the world and turn it into a big money spinning TV production. The lads are torn on deciding if they'd rather master all of the world's languages or become fluent in each of its musical instruments, and a listener has sent us in a cinematic video showing us what life is like working the f...

Darren and Joe embark on another adventure of mystery this week, as they learn about the strange case of an unidentified body on a beach that left investigators baffled for decades, with theories abounding about spies, time travellers and jilted lovers. Joe is also remembering rigged raffles and Darren recalls his time as a lounge boy benefiting from the generosity of local small time crooks. And...

A letter of praise arrives all the way from West Cork, and it sparks something deep inside Darren & Joe, who just can't find it in themselves to be gracious - but are intrigued by the idea of farm life. There are decisions to make on if we would fare better against evil aliens or menacing AI, and with our live show at Vicar Street announced, one listener has put forward two potential scene stealin...

This week we have an unseasonably supernatural wander through haunted tales, superstitions and potential possessions - from haunted bread to a floating wobbly woman coming up the stairs. Joe sends a shiver through our spines with a terrifying tale of some potential hauntings in his home and an inexplicable fear of a man in his bath, while Darren is suspicious of a ghostly sliced pan. We also explo...

Please for advice are coming thick and fast, with the lads posed quandaries on relationships, travel plans and There is a very direct answer to a question about a Darren V Joe WrestleMania bout, we hear of a hilarious Stall It misunderstanding in Canada, and two young Italian fans of the podcast are bringing the Stall It theme tune to the world. Joe almost gets away with no abuse from listeners, b...

Darren has become a global superstar off the back of his biggest ever sketch video. He's a name from China to Guantanamo Bay. And it's all news to Joe, who somehow missed Darren's big breakout moment. That's because Joe has been on a cruise and he returns with a fresh batch of tales of adventure and minor grievance on the high seas. There's also stories of cows in Finglas, the terror of moths, and...

Joe's list of bucket list holidays grows shorter as he ticks off yet another dream destination - but of course he still isn't happy. Darren considers and invite to a Stag do, and separately ponders his card for a celebrity deathmatch fight night. There's also a tricky proposition around a much maligned, but still somewhat iconic, Star Wars character.

In a major moment for Stall It, and cats, we receive word of the first known naming of a pet in honour of Darren and Joe – and it has us wondering what else might be out there. Joe is aiming for a more sentimental existence, after finding a long lost childhood letter from his sister and feeling the pang for creating a personal archive. He also has tales and tips from the world of shop lifting and...

There are some difficult choice placed before us this week, with a lifetime's supply of takeaway food and Necca figures (not toys) up for grabs - but there's always a catch. There are also life or death opportunities and risks involving a demented snail, and a chance at living your dreams, but in the presence of a disagreeable landlord of strange habits. And one listener dig up a very old and huge...

We take a look at humanity's greatest moments of spite, from opportunistic real estate deals to global sporting giants founded out of nothing but badness. Joe quite quickly and happily prepares himself to turn on his compatriots if an invading force lands on our shores, while Darren doesn't want to turn rat, but isn't sure he has the get up and go to be a resistance fighter. There's a journey thro...

A delayed bonus episode has the listeners fed up and in the mood for airing their grievances, with complaints about Joe's understanding of theoretical physics and Darren's embarrassing mix up between mattresses and duvets. Joe also reveals what would actually make him happy, or at the very least - content, and Darren shares some sad news about DJ Fresh Vibes.

Illegal dumping for the fringe air miles benefits, caring for the overly-keen elderly and easily ignored life advice are on the agenda for the lads this week. Darren is exploring the finer points of the legalities around dumping, and wondering about how far he can go reporting his neighbours before he's classed a police informant, and concerned about is ow legal liabilities. He's also arguing for...

A lump sum or a creative challenge are laid on the table of the lads to weigh up. Alternative career paths present themselves and Joe opts for the traditional while Darren admits to being a bit confused about the choices on offer. Darren makes a bold statement about the population of the entire country of Ireland outside Dublin, and Joe tries to figure out if there is any kind of money he wouldn't...

Joe sends Darren's head spinning with tales of multiverses and the potential for giants to exist everywhere all at once. The lads explore the massive potential of the parallel world of renting a friend or a mourner (or a podcast guest). The heat has Darren's summer destroyed, and Joe has been dreaming of battling Stone Cold Steve Austin in the ring.

A debate rages about the great shark films, a listener writes in to back up Joe, there are war stories, and a truly unsettling question around teeth. And then there's another big question, about the greater risk of seeing forward or back in time.

Welcome to the most disorganised 100th birthday party you'll ever attend. The celebratory mood of hitting this milestone is carried along by Darren’s new tin whistle, before it’s punctured by Joe’s scathing review of a miserable trip to Disneyland Paris – complete with shattered childhood dreams, miserable strike actions, ignorant taxi drivers, and exorbitant prices. We recall some listeners’ favo...

To mark the week of our 100th episode we are doing a competition - with listeners vying to win a very special prize by submitting their best questions. The top contenders have the lads considering the peace negotiations between the warring tribes of Ireland; homes with skateboard ramps as a feature; wildlife royal rumbles, and what one secret they would choose to reveal.

Joe reveals a deep and long standing vendetta against the world of TV talent shows, and explains how the roots lie in the painful rejection of his Burrito Song. And yes, he gives us a rendition. There's talk of crippling dental PTSD, and the curse of missing out of the genetic code lottery for ankles. Joe is off to Euro Disney and explains to us the bizarre cultural phenomenon of Disney Adults. Jo...

A curveball opening questions sends us down a squeamish road with tales of Joe's most disgusting moments, and Darren wants to love some very popular things but just can't get there. One listener wants to explore the lads deep preparation process for each podcast, while Joe wants to smash the stigma that people should shower at the gym. The lads learn about supersonic travel and Joe puts forward th...