Talking Bollox Podcast

Terence has been conned by a DM of disinformation, while Calvin is outraged by the poor terminology used by one listener around breakfast. There are calls for the banning of hard crisps (to protect Terry's teeth), while Calvin makes a stunning admission about his own ignorance of one popular morning staple. The lads try to weigh up their chances in a race against Usain Bolt, and also decide on the...

After giving up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer, Marcus Cowzer spent years being unsure of his future, feeling like he had disappointed his father and being unable to deal with the anger and fear of abandonment inside him. While he did eventually rebuild his relationship with his father, it wasn't without a struggle. He tells us about growing up feeling like nothing he did was e...

It's been a while but we go back to just the two boys this week. We take your questions and talk about everything from suspected hauntings, to the trickier elements of dog ownership, to Terence's shocking New Balance admission.

Terence recalls his time spent recently on a strange hospital ward with some unusual, but lovable, neighbours - and Calvin wonders if there might have been more going on that Terry realised. Terence admits, quite proudly, he wants to cry more, while Calvin has an incredible true tale about the highest non-fatal fall in human history. A question about eating a bucket of onions make Terence seriousl...

This is a powerful tale of pulling yourself back from the brink, and escaping even the darkest moments. Chris found himself trapped in a spiral of drink and drugs that led to extreme paranoia and psychosis - to the point he believed a hitman was chasing him, and his family were aiding the plot to kill him. Today Chris runs 5km (at least) every day, and he has done that for over 200 days in a row n...

Terence has been paying extortionate prices for sandwiches and Calvin thinks it's time to strike back against the cost of living crisis, in his own particular way. Terence wants to get clarity on how murder charges work, and if podcasting can have any bearing on them, while Calvin wonders if the charge for murdering Tupac should be worth the same when it's taken almost three decades to get an arre...

Jordan McCann has come through many obstacles and battled many demons to become a hugely respected musician. He talks to us about life growing up in Little Hulton, his experiences of prison, and the damage left behind by poverty and addiction. He talks to us about how everyone can turn their life around, and how he left behind a life on the streets to achieve his success.

What are the most valuable liquids in the world? Terence and Calvin attempt to make their own lists and include some questionable additions like Blue Powerade and Volvic Water. A listener gets in touch to share another random fact that has the boys wondering what defines a castle, while a different question has them debating the months of the summer season. And Terence is left to defend himself af...

Since he first spoke to us over 2 years ago, Kiefer Crosbie has gone on to achieve his dream of fighting in the UFC - But he won't stop there. Kiefer told us all about the journey he's been on to get to this point, and what he sees in his future, including a return of the UFC to Dublin. He also talked about the power of martial arts in preventing violence on the streets and Terence called him out...

If the zombie apocalypse came to Ireland, would Terence and Calvin team up for survival, or each go their own way? One listener's question about their survival plans kicks off a major difference of opinion, and leads to some strange revelations and worrying admissions. There's a seemingly unanswerable riddle that leads to deep thought on the importance of the element of surprise when it comes to y...

Hypnotist, magician and brain hacker Keith Barry joined us this week to explain how he got started with magic and mind reading, his work with some very well known names including Morgan Freeman and Nicole Scherzinger and he even hacks our brains and makes a promise to rid Terence of his smoking habit through hypnosis.

After a long hiatus we return to the studio for a very special bonus episode. Terence gives an update on what has kept him away for so long and why it's cost him two teeth, so far. Calvin argues he could be a pilot with minimal time spent training, while Terence argues he got the better of Lance Armstrong going up Howth Hill. There’s also some talk of clapping at funerals and on flights, while Ter...

Our biggest ever live show! We packed out the National Stadium for our show on the 28th of June and were joined by our most requested guest ever Willa White who had us all in stitches with his stories, illusionist Keith Barry also appeared and did a few tricks with us and we even got Maverick Sabre to sing us all a few songs!

A Talking Bollox first this week, as we have an episode with just one of the lads. Illness meant Terence wasn't able to make it to Electric Picnic this year, so Calvin called on Willa White to share the stage with him. It wasn't quite the show we had all hoped for, but Willa brought some stories and jokes that lifted the roof off the place.

Calvin has a new theory about the flocks of Spanish students he's been seeing on the bus this past summer, while Terence is too busy getting recognised by bus and Luas drivers to notice - Although it unclear whether this fame is due to the podcast or his shameless disregard for buying tickets. There's also talk of spur of the moment tattoos, surprising ecosystems and survival on coffee alone.

Ali Ryan joined us to talk to us about her huge success as a showbiz journalist, founding Goss.ie at just 23 and her struggles and determination to keep it afloat in the early years. She also opened up about the sex tape filmed without her consent, the blackmail and rumours around it, and the impact it had on her life.

Terence suffers from a bout of sleep paralysis that sends him down a YouTube rabbit hole and has him worried he might be the latest member of the 27 club. Meanwhile, Calvin is reassessing his music playlists in favour of podcasts and choosing who he would bring back from the dead for a headline act at Electric Picnic. There's also an assertion that Howth Head is a harder cycle than the Tour De Fra...

Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, Eddie Mullins joined us as he moves into a new role where he'll be tackling the issues around the inner city. We chat about the solutions to those issues, including preventative measures and more balanced reporting in the media and online. We also hear about how Dublin, and Mountjoy, has changed over the past 30 years as well as what has stayed the same.

Are there more mullets now than there are skin fades? Yes, according to Terence and Calvin, but what they don't know is whether they're by choice or the result of being unfaithful to your barber. They ponder this, along with questions about going back in time, emigrating and sacrificing your sight for your family. Terence also offers some advice to aspiring runners and while Calvin shares his own...

Kiera Dignam joined us to talk about being bullied in school, getting pregnant at 16 and being a 'nepo baby'. In the wake of her father Christy's passing, she also told us about how music has helped her to deal with grief and why he could never be replaced.

Calvin's taste in TV shows is questioned, along with his life philosophy after he is forced to choose between lions and sardines. And Terence tells us why he's getting sick of explaining his 'embarrassing' tattoo. A listener reaches out with some statistics that reignite the 147, 9 darter, hole in 1 debate and the lads discuss recent cases of antisocial behaviour in Dublin, possible solutions and...

Next week's bonus episode comes early after a tooth ache throws off the typical recording schedule but there's still plenty of Talking Bollox with tales of heroic life saving and dramatic plane journeys. Not to mention the listener questions which have Terence contemplating life as a spy and Calvin reminiscing on some of the stranger 'facts' he learned in college. The lads also debate the best qui...

The bonus episodes return with big dreams, from a young Calvin’s childhood dream of becoming an astronaut, to Terry Flower’s mission to become a mogul in 12 months, and a blueprint for success for the Talking Bollox business empire. Calvin is still fielding a wave of hate over a tweet, while Terence is wondering what he can make his enemies eat for eternity. They lament the lack of passion shown i...

We return after our break and we've got a few things to talk about - from Terence's discovery that Talking Bollox appears to be huge in Turkey, to some stories from behind the scenes of our recent live shows. And, as promised, there's the big reveal on the complex, secretive story behind the R episodes.

This week we bring you our favourite Talking Bollox moments from the world of sport. We’ve got inspirational stories of recovery, the lessons that come with missing out on huge potential but finding peace, and a chat with the world’s biggest boxing promoter – Eddie Hearn.