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Roll Play

Comedy. Improv. Chance. Parody. Impressions. Accents (the ones we're allowed to do, not the offensive ones). Characters. Friendship. Audio. Video? No, mostly audio. Roles. Rolls. Play.This is Roll Play, by Ryan Carrick and Simon Hennessy.We take your role ideas and (dice) roll them into some serious play so send them to:IG: @therollplaypodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 35

    Helen Bach, Eamon Tuwin, and the Holiday Stalker

    Ryan and Simon discuss birthday bashes and Hell and Back. Simon interviews Helen Bach, a Hell and Back participant. Ryan discusses Eamon Tuwin, Irish football fan excited for the World Cup. Then someone gets suspicious about how they keep bumping into the same person on holiday.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 34

    Ekin-Stu, Gitsy, and the Alien Poet

    Ryan and Simon discuss the Menace, their mutual menacing friend, and his menacing lie on their weekend. Ryan interviews Ekin-Stu, upcoming Love Island contestant who truly loves the island. Simon interviews Gitsy, contestant on spinoff show Love/Hate island. Then alien poet Edgar Alien Poe arrives on Earth and is greeted first by Barack Obama, then Ryan.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 33

    The Fly

    It's the Friday Special/Flyday Special/The Fly! Ryan and Simon talk Fridays and flies and Breaking Bad episode The Fly. Simon interviews Brian Seaman, a very hands-on Airbnb host. Ryan interviews Ger Lee, dad who is always early at the airport. Then a surfer tries to get his reluctant surfer friend into the water.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 32

    Bfthjørgb, King Charles, and the Foodless Waiter

    Simon and Ryan discuss all things fake Eurovision in their lives. Ryan interviews returning guest Bfthjørgb after his second consecutive Eurovision victory. Simon interviews King Charles, monarch of England and also a dog. Then a waiter who doesn't know what food is struggles in his restaurant.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 31

    Gary Onbag, Fashion Drug, and a Pair of Johnnies

    Simon and Ryan discuss the business and pleasure side of Gardaí in cafes with goblins. Simon interviews Gary Onbag, a guy who truly loves airport pints. Ryan interviews Fashion Drug, host of the Ket Gala 2026. Then a pair of Johnnies do an episode of their podcast, The Shaft.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 30

    Hardon Ramsay, The Giant, and the Detective's Mammy

    Simon and Ryan discuss Simon's recent trip to the theatre capital of the world, Liverpool. Ryan interviews Hardon Ramsay, a chef who truly loves his food. Simon interviews The Giant, soon-to-be Dublin landmark. Then a hardened detective has dinner with his Irish mammy.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 29

    Quentin Tarantino, Cycle Jackson, and the Fortune Telling

    Simon and Ryan are left to deal with the destructive chaos of a surprise cameo appearance during the episode's preamble. Simon interviews Quentin Tarantino (no relation), an aspiring director making a Prince Andrew biopic. Ryan interviews Cycle Jackson, Michael Jackson's bicycle brother. Then a returning character gets their fortune told, and it's not good.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 28

    Driver Woods, Noel Taste, and Baldcap

    Simon and Ryan discuss Simon's surfing, Elvis, and Ryan's Vicar Street performance. Ryan interviews Driver Woods, Tiger Woods' driving instructor. Simon interviews Noel Taste, music correspondent with strong feelings about Electric Picnic. Then Baldcap promote their new single "An Bhfuil Cead Agam Dul Go Dtí An Leithreas".Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 27

    Gary Underbridge, Testicular, and the Dealer's Receipt

    Simon and Ryan discuss Disney movie song lyrics and do a lot of "yeah you" puns. Simon interviews Gary Underbridge, a troll working at the Ha'penny Bridge. Ryan interviews Testicular, a ballsmaxxing influencer. Then an illicit late night meeting with a dealer takes a turn when someone asks for a receipt.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 26

    Judas, John Firestick, and Paddington Bear in Dublin

    Simon and Ryan discuss Good Friday and April Fool's pranks. Ryan interviews Judas, traitor (and kisser) of Jesus. Simon interviews John Firestick, the dodgy box inspector. Then Paddington Bear arrives, not in London, but in Dublin.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 25

    Simon M. Barassment, Brenda M. Bassador, and Genealogy with Dr Gene E. Alogy

    Simon and Ryan discuss Ireland's heartbreaking loss to Czechia in the World Cup qualifier and also blind rank their favourite forms of execution. Simon interviews Simon M. Barassment, a guy who gets embarassed a lot. Ryan interviews Brenda M. Bassador, an influencer just back from Prague. Then Anne Cestor appears as a guest on Genealogy with Dr Gene E. Alogy to trace her family tree history.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 24

    BS InstaGrammy, Ivben Derbro, and SNL Ireland

    Simon and Ryan discuss the Wolf of Wall Street and their school exam history. Ryan interviews BS InstaGrammy, a manosphere influencer. Simon interviews Iveben Derbro, a man in recovery from a unique addiction. Then three sketches from the very first, and probably last, episode of Saturday Night Live Ireland.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 23

    Noel Actor, Oscar, and Twilight Jedward

    Simon and Ryan discuss Simon's recent gigs in London and Ryan's in Dublin. Simon interviews Noel Actor, a best actor winner at the Oscars with a surprise story. Simon interviews Oscar, the man behind the Oscars. Then Jacob and Edward from Twilight team up to form a band.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 22

    Greg McConnor, Noel Selfawareness, and International Performative Mens Day

    Simon and Ryan discuss how they are both strong and fit athletes in 2026. Ryan interviews Greg McConnor, former judo star who has suddenly found God. Simon interviews Noel Selfawareness, an infleuncer struggling with trauma from the past. Performative males Barra and Ohyeah Soap (no relation) return once more to discover they have somehow missed International Women's Day.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 21

    St Patrick, Jack Yesman, and the James Bond Scandal

    Simon and Ryan discuss their most/least favourite times on stage together and Ryan's run-in with radio controversy. Simon interviews St Patrick on his surprising views on his statue in Temple Bar. Ryan interviews Jack Yesman, sea-swimming influencer. Then James Bond and M discuss a dark secret from James' past.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 20

    Emily Hauntë, Noel Craic, and the Wedding Crash(er)

    Simon and Ryan discuss their upcoming gigs and the many comedy figures who love them but hate the podcast. Ryan interviews Emily Hauntë, the ghost of Emily Brontë. Simon interviews Noel Craic, the minister for culture with an exciting new initiative. Then a wedding crasher turns out to have a surprising connection with the groom.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 19

    Sean Bean, Bad Burkey, and Student Discount Fishing

    Simon and Ryan discuss their new camera setup, Simon's illness, and student comedy gigs. Simon interviews Sean Bean (no relation), local cafe owner with an interesting business approach. Ryan interviews Bad Burkey, half Puerto Rican pop star, half evangelical Irish Christian. Then an old-ish man tries to get students to buy him stuff with their discounts.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 18

    Virgin Nerdburger, Joxy Turbo, and the Celebrity Valentine's Date

    Happy Valentine's! Ryan and Simon discuss their best musical performances, Valentine's plans, and Ryan joins Simon's movement for 2026. Ryan interviews Virgin Nerdburger, a tech CEO in the news for the wrong reasons. Simon interviews Joxy Turbo, viral sensation, unsung hero, and shop worker. Then Michael Healy-Rae and Christopher Walken go on a romantic Valentine's date.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 17

    Bill Duckworth, Adrian from Cork, and Yup Bros On Yup Bros

    Ryan and Simon catch up after their hiatus on their respective trips abroad, Simon's filming, and Ryan's play. Simon interviews Bill Duckworth, a duck loving the bad weather. Ryan interviews Adrian from Cork, viral dater and club member. Then an episode of Actors on Actors spinoff Yup Bros on Yup Bros.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 16

    Peter Griftin, Grian Chatten, and the Festival Guards

    Ryan and Simon discuss the origins of their friendship. Ryan interviews Peter Griftin, a men's mental health activist. Simon interviews Grian Chatten, frontman of Fontaine's D.C. Then two guards at a festival take something they think are painkillers, but aren't.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 15

    Noel Prankstain, Karlo, and the Saipan Tinder Date

    Simon and Ryan discuss Simon's upcoming trip Sri Lanka and their exciting gigs. Simon interviews Noel Prankstain, a major online prankster. Ryan interviews Karlo (with a K), the number one whirling Berlin party goblin. Then Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy go on a Tinder date.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 14

    John Fall, Neo Colonialism, and the Performative Males' Return

    Simon tells Ryan the tale of his missing passport on New Year's Day, a story of outrageous luck and bunkers. Ryan interviews John Fall, the viral man who slipped on the ice in 2010. Simon interviews Neo Colonialism, who has kidnapped someone down the road from him. Then the two performative males of a previous episode return to start a tote bag business.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 13

    Noel Stalgia, Resmond O'Lutions, and New Years Eve Karaoke

    It's the New Year's Eve special! Ryan and Simon discuss the highs and lows of 2025, as well as the Electric Man/Mam. Simon interviews Noel Stalgia, a recession indicator expert. Ryan interviews Resmond "Res" O'Lutions, last years New Years resolutions. Then a high school couple ring in the New Year with some karaoke.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 12

    Juniolph, Tammy Tinsel, and the North Pole HR Meeting

    Merry Rollplaymas! Simon and Ryan discuss their appearance on the 6 o'clock show and Simon's breakout musical success amongst the Jamaican community. Ryan interviews Juniolph, Rudolph's nepo baby reindeer. Simon interviews Tammy Tinsel, Santa's mistress. Then an elf gets called in for a meeting with HR after the North Pole Christmas party.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 11

    Noel Moore-O'Tonomy, Bagsti, and the Performative Males

    Simon and Ryan discuss hitting 10 episodes and their respective mega famous friends from Fontaine's DC and Stranger Things. Simon interviews Noe' Moore-O'Tonomy, the minister for living with your parents. Ryan interviews Bagsti, a spicy bag influencer. Then two performative males try to one up each other.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 10

    RFK Jr, Mace Window, and the Late Late Troy Show

    Ryan and Simon discuss the most consistent pint/act at Other Voices, as well as Dingle Dome dollars and debt. Ryan interviews RFK Jr about his new career direction in hip-hop. Simon interviews Mace Window, the man destroying one Centra at a time with his car. Then tune in for this year's episode of The Late Late Troy Show, hosted by Hattrick Kielty and with a ton of guests named Troy.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 9

    Michael Helium-Rae, En-ick Burke, and Troy Parrots

    Simon and Ryan discuss Ireland winning the World Cup months before it begins, the Wicked premiere, and their wickedness in the eyes of Ireland AM. Simon interviews Michael Helium-Rae, minister for inflation and proud Ballyoon and Kerry man. Ryan interviews En-ick Burke, social media ick guru and expert. Then a Garda busts a fraudulent seller of fake Troy parrots.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 8

    The United Gooch, J.J. Bowling, and the Know-It-Alls

    Ryan and Simon discuss their contemporaries the 2 Johnnies, Garron Noone, and Zendaya, as well as wondering who rates cat food. Ryan interviews the United Gooch, a Man United fan undertaking a unique challenge. Simon interviews J.J. Bowling, a beloved author with a troubling condition. Then 2 know-it-alls/seen-it-alls go for coffee - you know they type!Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 7

    Ger Port, Prince And-two, and Bint

    Ryan and Simon discuss their enormous ad revenue, 30 Seconds, and Fred Again. Simon interviews Ger Port, founder of the cost-cutting airline RyanGer. Ryan interviews Prince And-two, the former royal understudy now in the line of British succession. Then two young entrepreneurs at an afters come up with an incredible new bin/DJing/AI business - Bint.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 6

    Adam from Bumble, DJ LostMary, and the Louvre/Loo

    Ryan and Simon discuss 6-7, their age, and how Ryan's mystery trip went. Ryan interviews viral Northern Irish himbo Adam from Bumble. Simon interviews Irish cricketing legend turned philanthropist DJ LostMary. Then two jewel thieves attempt to break into the Louvre, but find themselves unexpectedly in the loo.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 5

    Casper O'Nama, Count Jackedula, and the Haunted Cousins

    In this Halloween Special bonanza, Ryan and Simon discuss spooky things like bonfires, stealing other people's videos online, and what to call their millions of fans. Simon interviews Casper O'Nama, the only living resident of a literal ghost estate. Ryan interviews Count Jackedula, a hench vampire. Then Graham wants Nib, his cousin from Wyoming, break into a haunted house with him, but Nib is very worried about what his Dad will do if he finds out.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 4

    Wee Willy Whimsy, Brendan Gleeson/Greg Suarez, and Cheeseburgers and Geesburgers: Ireland's Horniest Meat Emporium

    Simon and Ryan discuss how they've been hanging out with presidential candidates and talk about Ryan's upcoming trip with the Bruisers which Simon wasn't invited to. Ryan interviews Wee Willy Whimsy, a child from the television in the 1950s. Simon interviews Brendan Glesson (a.k.a Greg Suarez), an American tourist experiencing culture shocks in Ireland. Then 2 businessmen have an awkward meeting at Cheeseburgers and Geesburgers: Ireland's Horniest Meat Emporium.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 3

    Gus Depot, Michael Gee Friggins, and the Old Wokes Home

    Simon gets the AI overlords to condense Ryan into one small audio snippet, which ends up being more versatile than you'd think. Simon interviews Gus Depot, the founder/creator of Dublin Bus. Ryan interviews Michael Gee Friggins, an adult entertainer who sounds remarkably like a certain prominent Irish political figure. Then two members of a woke old folks home (or old woke's home, if you will) chat.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 2

    Bfthjørgb, Gale Force, and the Singing Priests

    Ryan and Simon reminisce on the success of their instant Irish language rap classic "Níl a Fhios Agam" by Baldcap, introduce the podcast, and talk about how Irish girls are sometimes trouble/The Troubles but are always worth it. Ryan interviews Bfthjørgb, winner of the Eurovision 2025 for his home nation of Norwedenmark. Simon interviews Gale Force, weatherman turned Irish presidential candidate. Then one singing priest kicks another singing priest out of their parish.Send us your role ideas at [email protected] or on Instagram @therollplaypod and we just might play them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Comedy. Improv. Chance. Parody. Impressions. Accents (the ones we're allowed to do, not the offensive ones). Characters. Friendship. Audio. Video? No, mostly audio. Roles. Rolls. Play.This is Roll Play, by Ryan Carrick and Simon Hennessy.We take your role ideas and (dice) roll them into some serious play so send them to:IG: @therollplaypodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ryan Carrick and Simon Hennessy

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Comedy. Improv. Chance. Parody. Impressions. Accents (the ones we're allowed to do, not the offensive ones). Characters. Friendship. Audio. Video? No, mostly audio. Roles. Rolls. Play.This is Roll Play, by Ryan Carrick and Simon Hennessy.We take your role ideas and (dice) roll them into some...

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