Episode 24 | Stephen Cowboy Kelly

What this episode covers

In this episode of the Joe Irish Podcast, Joe sits down with comedian and content creator Stephen “Cowboy” Kelly for a hilarious and honest conversation about comedy, social media fame, controversy, and life behind the camera.Stephen shares the story of how Three Bucks Left started, his connection to the cult Irish series The Hardy Bucks, and how his viral “creamy pints” videos took off online. He talks about dealing with social media backlash, navigating cancel culture, and why sometimes the best response to controversy is to stand your ground.They also dive into touring internationally, appearing on reality TV, performing comedy across the world, and Stephen’s charity marathon challenges supporting mental health and community causes.From comedy and politics to Irish culture and viral content, this episode is packed with laughs, stories from the road, and a real look at the life of one of Ireland’s most talked-about online comedians.Timecodes00:00 – Podcast intro 00:10 – Welcoming Stephen “Cowboy” Kelly 01:50 – The story behind Three Bucks Left 03:10 – Moving on from The Hardy Bucks 04:30 – Irish influencers and online creators 06:00 – Viral videos and social media controversies 07:20 – Handling backlash online 08:40 – Refusing to apologise and doubling down 10:00 – Starting a podcast and creating content 11:30 – Viral comedy sketches and audience reactions 12:00 – The “Dry January” viral video 13:20 – Family life and kids 14:00 – Appearing on Dinner With The Enemy 16:00 – Reality TV debates and controversial moments 18:00 – Comedy boundaries and offending people 19:00 – The challenge of filming content regularly 20:00 – How the “Creamy Pints” series started 21:00 – Going viral internationally 22:00 – Guinness jokes and Irish humour 23:00 – Talking politics and world events 25:00 – Social media and attention spans 26:00 – Touring and live comedy shows 27:00 – The origin of “French Toast” 28:00 – The early days of The Hardy Bucks 30:00 – Working in TV vs online content 31:00 – Theatre acting and stage performances 32:00 – Comedy tours and hair transplant jokes 34:00 – Travel stories from gigs abroad 35:00 – Marathon training and running challenges 36:00 – Charity runs and fundraising 37:00 – Supporting mental health charities 39:00 – Healthcare struggles in Ireland 41:00 – Running across Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way 44:00 – Irish tourism and hidden gems 45:00 – Travelling the world as a comedian 47:00 – Performing in Australia and the US 49:00 – Politics and public opinion 50:00 – Running for politics? 51:00 – Comedy around the world 52:00 – Conspiracy theories and random debates

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