Stall It with Darren and Joe

One listener return us to an old area of debate - the strict technical requirements for something to be considered a sandwich. We previously debated the merits of the humble burger, but what of the pizza? We also have a warning about the dangers of undertaking a previously mooted Stall It challenge, and we witness an unfolding drama this week as Joe’s race to the marathon start line quickens. Send...

In the final episode of our Manson series (really, this is the end), Joe goes for a space walk as we try to keep him tethered to reality, with a closing chapter of conspiracy theories, conclusions and some confirmation bias. We look at top-secret FBI and CIA programmes enacted to counter the growing number of groups opposing the establishment, including the Black Panthers and the counterculture mo...

With our odyssey through the tale of the Manson Family nearing its end, we veer off into the world of doubts and suspicions over the official version of events, and wander into the realm of alternative theories – some bizarre, some conspiratorial, and several that case serious doubt over key parts of the original story. Following one journalist’s 20-year mission (and obsession) to uncover new trut...

One listener pleads with us to please, please check Joe’s nonsense and while we try our best it only sees him double down on yet more predictions of his own glory in the face of challenges mere mortals struggle with. But this time we’re veering dangerously close to putting his claims to the test. We get an update on the first pets (that we know of) named after Darren and Joe, there’s a sighting of...

We hear the bizarre story a murder trial for the ages, as the Manson family and their leader put on an exhibition of farce and nonsense in the courtroom. It brings in a raft of new, bizarre and fascinating characters, with Charles Manson, directing his band of devotees, going head to head against Vincent Bugliosi, a lawyer with no fear of the dramatic and a few tricks up his sleeve. Along with try...

We fall headfirst back into the realm of big claims, with the argument that there is no such thing as wild land on earth – just ask the BBC, apparently. It’s a complex conspiracy theory (we don’t need to tell you from who) that involves undercover penguins, GPS polar bears, tigers in the Wicklow Mountains, and Jim Carrey in a rhino’s arse. The drones are delivering dogs to Darren and Joe is now a...

We savour the the incomparable joy of over flavoured crisps, and consider who could be the leader in the most competitive division of the crisps world. Joe prepares, with some confidence, for a casual stroll up Mount Everest, but has a rare moment of humility as he comes up against a challenge even he must accept he just can’t do. There’s a word from the painters and decorators of the world, strik...

The investigation into the Manson Family murders gets off to a shoddy start and carries on that way, as police find themselves baffled and looking everywhere but where they needed to. The Manson Family moves to Death Valley, as crazed paranoia and fear take root inside the group, and the cracks begin to show in the cult. We hear of Manson's showdown with a rival cult leader, who he catches deprogr...

Joe has a lot to say about Diddy and the upcoming trial – Although his claims are seriously questioned, some say his statements are common knowledge, others suggest they’re nothing but unfounded rumours.  Much more believable is his disgust at paying nearly €9 for a pint of Guinness, and he’s not alone in his feelings with Darren agreeing and wondering why the Government is letting people ign...

The lads are back with a bonus to tackle some life changing issues like could you eat 8 cans of tuna in a row? Where do you start in the shower and would you join a suasage based cult? In other develpoments, Joe gets acosted by The KitKat Boys and categorically slams rumours of free spicebags at the live show in Vicar St. Send your questions and everything else to stallit@goloudnow.com

We arrive at the central days in the story of the Manson Family. As Charles Manson feels the pressure grow, with multiple Family members arrested, the critical days begin. In this episode we hear about the Tate and LaBianca murders and the events surrounding them, in the days and nights between August 8th and August 10th, 1969. A media storm descended on the crime scene on Cielo Drive and Hollywoo...

This week the lads tackles one of society's most enduring a far-reaching mysteries. A conundrum that has perplexed the greatest minds for over three decades: Where has all the white dogshite gone? Darren ventures beyond The Pale and visited 8 different counties in 2 days so he gets to give his hot takes on life outside the big smoke and his first encounter with a Waterford delicacy. Ed gets to lea...

Joe makes absolute filth from an innocent question about inanimate household objects. We weigh up the greatest one-off tricks to pull off just once in life. After a formal complaint from one listener about Joe’s butchering of an accent, Darren doubts his own Christopher Walken impersonation abilities. There is much discussion of the history of Wispa Golds as Darren refuses to accept the bar has be...

Charles Manson visits the home of Sharon Tate as he tries to chase down his last chance at musical stardom. A shot at redemption emerges for his dreams of a record deal, but hope soon descends into farce as the Manson Family host what may be history’s most shambolic audition. As the lights of Hollywood fade into the distance, Manson sets course for the darkness of the desert. Life on the ranch bec...

With the announcement our next live show, we talk about the process of rehearsal and reveal some of the more stressful moments from the days and weeks leading up to the last show. There’s a new Joe-proof system for rehearsals in place and Darren has concerns about the split on takings from a spice bag truck that has ended up embedded in a wall at Vicar Street. Darren and Joe are left proven drasti...

Is Darren Conway a modern day prophet of pop culture? One keen eared listener has spotted a potentially hidden talent, although there are signs his gift could be waning, if he ever had it. The question over Darren’s oversized shoes makes a return, as a second listener trawls the archives. We’re considering which gig from history we would most like to play – while also being quite surprised by some...

Recently ejected from their life among the rich and famous of the LA elite, the Manson Family find a new home – at an old movie set from the western era – and find a new purpose.   As Charles Manson feels his music dreams slipping away, and experiences a very public humiliation, the Family’s focus shifts to apocalyptic visions and dreams of violence.   A terrifying prophecy of doomsday e...

Darren is getting himself caught up in mass public hype of the Oasis reunion, but doesn’t want anyone to know he’s just there for the hype. Joe discusses the morality of taking tickets from diehard fans, even if you just want to go along out of FOMO. We explore the curious history of Irish gameshows – some more disastrous than others – and Joe finally meets a reality TV show that he thinks goes ju...

Darren has been spending time with some bad influences and it’s having a knock on effect on the podcast as he brings a new, tough attitude to the studio and a refusal to accept any and all criticism. There’s some rejection of very good advice and severe butchering of motivational quotes. And Joe accepts a listener’s challenge and formally announces he will run the Dublin Marathon, but will not be...

We begin a deep dive into the incredible, barely believable story of Charles Manson and the Manson family - and how the cult's crimes changed the world. In this first episode we hear about how the seeds for the murderous cult were sown in the early years of a young Charles Manson, and how he warped a bundle of religious texts, Beatles songs and self-help strategies into his own bizarre philosophy...

How many legs does a crab have? According to Darren, who doesn't include his thumbs when counting his fingers, it's 8 making the crustaceans a distant relative of a spider. Why does it matter you ask? Well, they obviously need to know so they're fully informed when deciding if they'd rather crab legs or T-Rex arms. A close ally of Joe's gets in touch with a complaint about a recent trip to the fis...

Darren is misidentified as British by a robot, while Joe races full tilt into the warm embrace of Artificial Intelligence authoritarianism Could Darren return to the dating scene? He worries he may never be able to; even if he was dating Amy. His plan for romantic success involves eggy bread and a spray painted dog. And maybe a disco. Joe visits London and returns home to announce that Dublin is a...

Joe’s silent defenders emerge from the shadows this week to defend his honour and fact check the fact checker on everything from hair care to the global availability of black pudding. There are strange childhood recipes pored over, and  a historic tale of a strange end has one listener asking us what would be the most undignified legacy to leave behind. Joe proves himself surprisingly convent...

We bring you the incredible tale of two notorious Irish serial killers in Scotland, and the world famous skeleton they left behind after their shocking spree came to an end. Joe has been to a parrot show, and comes back to report it may be the most depressing form of bird entertainment ever performed. The parrot show is just one part of another hugely underwhelming holiday for Joe, with explosive...

Listeners Christie and Jay have fired in two very different but equally thought provoling questions for Darren and Joe to chew over this week. One involves the real life pros and cons of having a friendly bear as a best pal and the other has Joe falling from space from a great height. They also hear from an irrate punter who claims they almost killed while he was on a treadmill recently. Yeah, the...