Talking Bollox Podcast

Bonus: Red Strings and Red Marbles 02.06.2026 27min

Terence learns a lesson about taking risks but somehow it doesn't affect his decision making when offered the chance to win a million. Calvin has learned lots too and has started to believe in the red string theory with not one but two mad coincidences to back it up. There are tales of recent scary trips to Calvin's attic and Terence gets a self inflicted injury mid podcast.Not to mention the return of the "rawrrr"... Send your questions, coincidences, dilemmas and more to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Episode 270 w/ Geoff Knupfer 28.05.2026 53min

From sitting across the table from two of England's most notorious serial killers, Myra Hindley and Ian Brady, to heading up the investigation to locate the bodies of the 17 people disappeared during the Troubles in the North, Geoff Knupfer has had a fascinating career.He sat down with us and took us back to his investigation of the Moor Murders and how a chance question led them to recovering the body of one of the five children killed by Hindley and Brady.Geoff headed up the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains in the North, a body tasked with gathering confidential information and using it, not for a criminal case, but to find the bodies of The Disappeared and bring them home to allow the families to get closure. He told us about how it felt to discover the first body and how important the immunity offered by the commission is.f you have any information about the location of the remains of The Disappeared, however small, please contact the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains by leaving a confidential voice message on +353 1 602 8655 or emailing secretary@iclvr.ieThis episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ieGet in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Bonus: Mouthing Off 26.05.2026 24min

Calvin gets told of for his bad language and his questionable geography that has him leaving Pearse St outside of the boundaries of 'town'.Terence gets a nickname from a listener and considers giving his son a middle name inspired by a past guest.They ponder which is better a week of wet socks or a bed full of Nature Valley crumbs and an unhinged snowball fight is dreamed up.Send your questions to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com for your chance to win a free year of TBX! The best question sent during May wins!

Episode 269 w/ Damien Dempsey 21.05.2026 1h 3min

Legend of the Irish music scene Damien Dempsey joined us for a sing song this week. In between songs, we talked about the resurgence in Gaelic culture among young Irish people and how important the old ballads have been to him since he was a young child. He told us how music kept him connected to his father after his passing and opened up his spirituality, and his visions of flying over Connemara on an eagles back…We learned how he ended up performing at a prison in The Phillipines, he told us about a music session so good it made Bruce Springsteen miss a flight, and explained why in spite of his cult following Damo doesn’t consider himself famous, or even want fame. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ieGet in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Episode 268 w/ Wayne Waldron 20.05.2026 42min

Wayne Waldron signed up to his first ever marathon on a whim a few years ago. He finished the race in under three hours. A time that many runners couldn’t achieve with months of training behind them, never mind with one weeks notice like Wayne had. And he did it all in a pair of Nike Air Max. Since that first race, Wayne has gone on to become one of the country’s best Ultramarathon runners, getting a sub 3 hours 50 km with just seconds to spare. He talked about how he doesn’t always agree with Strava and posting every run and explained why you should be able to sing while you’re running and how important it is to follow a running plan. And look, if he can coach Terence back to running after literal brain surgery, we know his advice is worth listening to.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Bonus: Tickle Trials 19.05.2026 24min

Are murderers ticklish? Is the aquatic centre still a thing? These are the sorts of important questions the lads answer in this weeks bonus episode. Terence wonders where the resurgence of people cursing his dog has come from while Calvin dreams up plans for a swim, a TB trip to New York and a statue of Coolio in the Pheno.Don't forget to send your listener questions in to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com for your chance to win a free year of TBX!

Episode 267 w/ John Sweetman 14.05.2026 56min

True crime series Lines Of Enquiry launched in November and has very quickly taken off. This week we spoke to the host, John Sweetman a former Garda who specialised in fingerprints and handwriting analysis. John told us about the scenes that always stuck with him, developing a thick skin and some of the heavy cases he worked on including Jastine Valdez, the murders of the Hawe family and the Midlands Letters case that stopped a predator before he could act out his sick fantasies. John isn't your typical copper and his background was actually in animating a childhood classic the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Bonus: Mayo 4 Terence 12.05.2026 29min

Are there secret swimming lessons happening in Sean MacDermott street baths? Terence and Calvin are convinced but refuse to reveal their sources.Terence gets worked up by a question about mayonnaise and Calvin gets emasculated at the thought of having his phone snatched by a world record breaking marathon runner.Send your best question to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com for a chance to win a year of TBX.

Episode 266 w/ Bob Cullen 07.05.2026 1h 29min

When Bob Cullen woke up in a Garda cell with no memory of how he got there, he began looking back at his life to understand what led him to that moment. A childhood scarred by bullying. Drug taking at age 12. Insecurities masked by lashing out violently. Bob was sentenced to 7 and a half years for robbery and he used his time in prison to tackle his addiction and educate himself on criminology and psychology. Now, he advocates for a complete overhaul of the prison system in favour of something that actually serves justice for all victims.This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation, if you can relate to Bob's story please speak to your GP or call Samaritans any time on 116 123.Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.comThis episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Bonus: Victim of My Own Nap 05.05.2026 28min

There's been a lot of talk about punctuality lately on the podcast. But this week it went to the extreme. After waiting in studio for over an hour for Terence to arrive, Calvin had only begun recording an apology when a phone call came through. Terence had awoken from his nap.Down the phone, he does his best to convince the lads to record another day. There's talk of money exchanging hands, but what they really want is a punishment suggested by the listeners so send them in to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Episode 265 w/ Aaron Rowe 30.04.2026 1h 1min

Aaron Rowe has been blowing up lately, with hit songs like Hey Ma, sold out gigs and crowds that blow the roof off. He joined us this week after an incredible show in the Academy. He told us about his journey from being afraid to tell his friends he played guitar to standing on stage in front of thousands of people opening for Ed Sheeran and Sam Fender. Aaron got his big break when he was playing in a pub on Camden St and Lewis Capaldi walked in. He explained how life has changed since that moment, what's next for him and why so many of the songs he writes don't get heard.And there's was some serious chaos in studio when he arrived in!Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.comThis episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Bonus: Death By Condom 28.04.2026 25min

Quite the trip this week (in every sense) as the boys respond to last week's callout to listeners in far flung corners of the globe and it's fair to say their voices are lighting up some random spots.A very disturbing story from a listener involving a dog, a used condom and a father in law inspires Terry to ring his brother to get him to tell an absolute cracker involving a near death experience of a childhood friend.Let us know in the comments where you're listening from! Or get in touch by emailing TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Episode 264 w/ Pierce O'Leary 23.04.2026 1h 19min

World champ Pierce O’Leary is back with Terence and Calvin – and this time he’s actually walking in with the belt.He chats about the ups and downs nobody sees: boxing politics, learning the business, nearly packing it in 14 months ago, and the mad graft it took to turn “I’m gonna be world champion” into reality.Pierce tells the full Rocky-style story of moving to England with a backpack and a grand, living above a pub, and the night he nearly had to defend himself with a kitchen knife.Plus: the sold-out 3Arena homecoming, what’s next, and what a proper brutal camp looks like.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Bonus: Spreading Rumours 21.04.2026 22min

Calvin starts a rumour and Terence makes outlandish claims of his geography knowledge that are immediately disproven. There's new films added to the 'To Watch' list, not to mention viral videos.The two lads offer advice to a listener who moves into a new gaff with a mate and immediately has to deal with him “christening” the place with random dates. And they wonder whether Justin Bieber was getting paid too much for his set at Coachella?Let us know in the comments where you're listening from! Or get in touch by emailing TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Episode 263 w/ Deirdre O'Kane 16.04.2026 56min

Legend of the Irish comedy scene Deirdre O'Kane joined us this week - She talked about learning that comedy was a script, not just improvised on stage and how she began writing jokes immediately after that realisation. One of the first women on the scene, Deirdre was doing well, but nearly quit after a particularly bad show - Until a sign from the universe in the form of the iconic Billy Connolly. She told us how the world of stand up has evolved, what her dream role is and why comedy classics like Intermission are not as easy to make as you might think. We also learned more about Terry in this episode - Namely, that he's never seen Intermission and that he doesn't know who Billy Connolly is.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Bonus: Blood Baths 14.04.2026 23min

An innocent listener question asking Terence to imagine his tour of Dublin's best sites brings up some a bad memory of causing a mass evacuation in Sean MacDermott street baths.The lads praise the taxi drivers who found new ways around the city when the tractors took over, and give an update on the car that’s been bought, paid for, but still never driven.And it doesn't take long for the accusations to start flying and hostilities to build as the real grafters reveal themselves.Comment to let us know where you're from and whether you add an 'a' or an 'o' to the end of a nickname, or send us an email to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Episode 262 w/ Paul Flaherty 09.04.2026 58min

Cillian Flaherty was a fit and healthy 15 year old boy. He was looking forward to his upcoming TV appearance on Ireland's Fittest Families. Then one night in 2024, he went to bed and never woke up.His dad Paul Flaherty joined us to talk about the shock of finding his son dead, how fitness helped his family through grief, and why it's so important to get your heart tested regularly.Follow Paul on Instagram @paul23flaherty to keep up to date with the run in Cillian's memory coming up soon.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Bonus: A Punchable Offence 07.04.2026 28min

Calvin leaves everyone speechless with his passion and love for the Queen classic Bohemian Rhapsody and his revelation that the Garda don't pay onto the Luas.Terence refuses to accept the rules of the blind rank and mourns the loss of the Living Room as the lads compare Sean MacDermott Street and Dorset Street.And Calvin's little brother Jesse O'Brien arrives early to record TBX and crashes the recording to ramp up the tension in studio.Send your questions, stories and anything else that can cause chaos to TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

Episode 261 w/ Jenny Keane 02.04.2026 1h 5min

Sex educator Jenny Keane came into us with a whole heap of tips to spice up your sex life, from introducing toys in the bedroom to emptying the dishwasher. She explained the benefits of planned intimacy and how to get past periods of disconnection in a long term relationship. Jenny told us all about how humour kills shame and makes awkward conversations easier, as well as increasing the likelihood of orgasm.Since she was last in with us Jenny's had a baby and she opened up about how it's encouraged her to have a better work life balance and why she's so excited to take her new live show on tour.Find Jenny's tickets and even more tips on @hellojennykeane This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

Episode 260 w/ Josh Rock 01.04.2026 36min

Belfast's Josh Rock is already one of the best darts players in the world — currently ranked in the top 10. And he's only been playing professionally for the last 4 years after earning his Tour Card in 2022.Josh started playing darts at 2, cried when he lost his first match at 10 and hit his first 9-darter at 16, but it was only after Covid that he realised how good he really was. He talked to us about winning the world cup with Northern Ireland, what it would take for him to become world number 1, and who would win between Phil Taylor and Luke Littler.We sat down with him when the PDC hit the 3Arena for Premier League night.Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 