Episodes
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178: Ep.178: Hipsters & Haul Girls
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175: Ep.175: From The Streets To The Sheets
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: This week we discuss “intelligence” or, debatably, our lack thereof... Local news man Noel Furlong is in with the news. Producer Maura has a saucy, but educational mystery topic. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best...
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174: Ep.174: The Fast & The Bicurious
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We discuss lads who fought the law, some won and some not so much.. That’s right we’re discussing scams and robberies. Local celeb newsreader Noel Furlong is back from his absence to dish out the news. Producer Maura has another...
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173: Ep.173: 1 Man, 3 Wives
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We get hot and heavy as we talk about polyamory! No, it’s not a new type of polyfilla; it’s a relationship where there’s more than two having the fun. Local celeb newsreader Noel may not be ‘round but someone else surprisingly is…...
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172: Ep.172: How To Be Good With Money
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We get some financial advice...we talking to Eoin McGee, presenter of “How To Be Good With Money” to find out if hot tubs are a good investment... Local celeb news man Noel is in with the latest news and stories from far and wide....
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171: Ep.171: The Eagle Has Landed
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We take a walk on the wild side and explore Ireland’s wildlife. News man Noel is back after getting his jab. Producer Maura has a mystery topic about GAA shorts. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins…
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170: Ep.170: D'Olympics
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: With the Tokyo Olympics just over 2 months away, we’re bringing you the 2 Johnnies Guide to D’Olympics! Noel’s off getting his vaccine this week but he will be back to his usual slot next week. Producer Maura has a mystery topic…
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169: Ep.169: Jesus Walks
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We’re talking religion - what are some of the strangest religious practices out there and ask, could we get into Scientology? News reading legend Noel Furlong is in with some of his classic local and world news. Producer Maura has a...
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168: Ep.168: The Teenage Years
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We chat to man who once commuted from Canada to play hurling - former Clare hurler, All-Star and all round lovely human being, Tony Griffin. News man Noel Furlong is in with the usual roundup of local and world news. Producer Maura...
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167: Ep.167: The Social Media Debate
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We discuss how social media has changed our lives and ask, "has it been for the better or for worse?" Newsreader Noel Furlong is in with the local and world news. Producer Maura has a serious mystery topic that nevertheless may make...
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166: Ep.166: Limerick Meditation
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We discuss comedy and meditation with Dermot Whelan. News reading legend Noel Furlong is back from a week of absence to deliver the news. Producer Maura is in with her mystery topic. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best...
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165: Ep. 165: The Rock Is Making Some Twine $
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We discuss acting - how much of a challenge is it? And what are the craziest things some actors have done to prepare for roles? Local newsman Noel Furlong should be in with the news but then again, he may not... Producer Maura is…
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164: Ep.164: Joe Brolly
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We chat to veteran TV sports pundit Joe Brolly (and we promise we won’t cut him off). Local newsreader Noel Furlong is in with the news from the town and beyond. Producer Maura is in the studio to deliver her weekly mystery topic.…
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163: Ep.163: The Apprentice
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We’re discussing apprenticeships and college courses that you can do after your leaving cert - stuff like thatching, brewing, and designing spaceships... Local loony Noel Furlong is in with the usual round of world and local news...
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162: Ep.162: Teenage Dirtbag
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We discuss the phases we got through in life; at what stage do you hit puberty? And are “quarter-life crises” a real thing? Local celeb news man Noel Furlong is in with the usual round of world and local news Producer Maura has...
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161: Ep.161: Breakfast with Oliver Callan
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We chat to satirist Oliver Callan about his days driving to school in a tractor and mimicking the likes of Danny Healy Rae and Mary Lou McDonald. Local celeb news man Noel Furlong is in with the usual round of world and local news...
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160: Ep.160: Elvis Is Alive And He lives In Limerick
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We’re discussing conspiracy theories… is the Earth flat? Is Trump a time traveller? And what on Earth is Adrenochrome and what does it have to do with RTE??? Local celeb news man Noel Furlong is in with the usual yarns and stories....
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159: Ep.159: Hughie, Ireland's Favourite Gay Traveller
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: You may have seen him on Big Brother, Dancing With The Stars or recently on First Dates, we chat to Hughie Maughan about wearing too much tan, Traveller call-out videos and his recent bum lift surgery. Local newsman Noel Furlong is…
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158: Ep.158: If The Davy Fitz?
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: He likes to take things “so seriously” and wash down a fry with a glass of milk... We chat to Wexford manager and star of "Ireland’s Fittest Families"...Davy Fitzgerald Local news reader legend Noel Furlong is in with the usual…
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157: Ep.157: Micky Christ Won The Lotto
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: Money, money, money… we’re asking just how does wealth affect people? What happens when you win the lotto or inherit a load of money? And do people have a hard time holding on to all that cash? Local celeb news man Noel Furlong is…
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156: Ep.156: Most Haunted
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We’re asking; are ghosts real? Have we ever seen a ghost? And would we stay overnight in a haunted house? News reader celeb Noel Furlong is in with his news of the week. Producer Maura has a dog related mystery topic. Get in touch...
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155: Ep.155: Hit The Diff
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We chat to the man who taught the public about farm machine terminology through his hit song “Hit The Diff”, Mr. Marty Mone. News reading lunatic Noel Furlong is in with the usual round of stories and tales. Producer Maura is in…
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154: Ep.154: Evolution of Boy Bands
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We look at the history of boy bands and ask, "why they are such an important part of the music industry?". News man Noel Furlong is here to offend, gossip and report the news (hopefully without shooting any children). She’s the…
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153: Ep.153: Mass With Tommy Tiernan
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: He’s probably Navan’s greatest cultural export...we chat to the one and only Tommy Tiernan. Given Tommy’s love of the chat we had a longer than usual interview so we’ve told Noel to layve it off for a week but don’t worry, he will...
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152: Ep.152: Bro Science
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: He’s been dubbed the “Gordon Ramsay of the fitness world” whose response to diet fads like detox tea is “chat shit get banged”. We chat to author and fitness expert James Smith. Local celeb newshound Noel Furlong is in with a…
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151: Ep.151: Extreme Housework
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: It’s the first episode of the new year and in the spirit of this and given the gyms are closed, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the unusual, wired and downright ridiculous ways to get back in shape without the need for a gym...
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150: Ep.150: Simply The Best
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We take a look back at some of the best bits from 2020's interviews, Noel's News and even offer a sneak peak into some of the local guests featured on The 2 Johnnies Podcast Xtra on Patreon. Thanks to all of you who continue to…
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149: Ep.149: Single All The Way
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We interview Mairéad Loughman, Ireland’s only Dating Specialist & Matchmaker who has successfully sent over 5,500 people on dates since May 2017. We sat down to discuss Tinder tips, Farmer dating, and how to not make a balls of your...
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148: Ep.148: Complaints From The Bishop
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: The history of Television in Ireland. From it’s humble beginnings and the formation of RTE, to Teletext and modern Irish productions we take a retrospective look at one of our biggest interests: the box. Local celeb newsman Noel...
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147: Ep.147: Space Jam
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: To infinity and beyond! We’re discussing Space Travel - what does it involve? Why do people do it? And Why are we obsessed with it? Local celebrity news reader Noel Furlong is not happy with the lack of payment for “The Sauce” so he...
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146: Ep.146: H'on The Nurses!
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: Nursing. A true vocation and one of the most important roles in our society. We look into just what it takes to become a nurse and ask ourselves would we have what it takes to become nurses? Local news jockey Noel Furlong is in with...
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145: Ep.145: Eddie Hearn
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We interview sports promoter Eddie Hearn, known for representing the likes of Anthony Joshua and Katy Taylor, about Covid, boxing and his new book Relentless: 12 Rounds to Success. Local celeb news reader Noel Furlong is in with…
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144: Ep.144: Going Out the Same Way You Came In
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: Country music. It’s huge here in Ireland, but is it all just pandering to Americana? Is Daniel O’Donnell really country? Are Mumford and Sons really not from Galway? We delve deep into this hugely popular Irish musical interest.…
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143: Ep.143: Calfs, Robots & The Science of Social Media
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: It’s Science week so we’ve decided to delve into this world a bit more. Now, perhaps more than ever, we are looking to science to tell us what’s going to happen in the future - are robots going to take our jobs? Can artificial...
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142: Ep.142: The Tullow Tank
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: We interview one of Ireland’s greatest rugby players, Seán O’Brien about GAA, chicken fillet rolls and Richie Kavanagh. Local news jockey Noel Furlong is in with the usual round up of local and world news. Producer Maura has a…
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141: Ep.141: Who's Taking The Horse To France?
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week: Advertising - from the classic billboards and tv commercials to #ad instagram posts we delve into the world of advertising, how it works and how it affects us. We also take a look back at some of the best Irish adverts of all time....
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140: Ep.140: Leave My Love Handles Alone
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Body Image, in the modern cameraphone obsessed age we live in it’s a more pressing issue than ever before in our history. We’re discussing just how it effects people today, delve into our own experiences and try to look to how to...
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139: Ep.139: John Paul Is ip’n A Wan
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: It’s back: the lockdown. We discuss how the COVID-19 restrictions have made changes in our lives, good and bad. We also offer some tips on how to keep the head during these trying times. Local hard man newsreader Noel Furlong is in...
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138: Ep.138: Room Treats With James Haskell
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We talk with former international rugby player and host of The Good, The Bad And The Rugby Podcast James Haskell about sport, I’m a Celeb and his new book What A Flanker. Local celeb newsreader Noel Furlong is back in action with…
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137: Ep.137: Meet The Farmers
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We delved into farming before but this week we’ve decided to interview some real farmers and get the low-down from those living the farming life to give us some real insight into what it’s really like. Local newshound Noel Furlong…
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136: Ep.136: The Real Young Offenders
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: After seeing him tell his amazing story on The Tommy Tiernan Show we just had to invite Cork man James Leonard on the podcast to tell us all about how he overcame drug addiction and hardship to go on to attain a Masters in…
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135: Ep.135: Cascada And Sambuca
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Nightclubs, are we seeing the end of the classic Irish nightclub? We recall all the best aspects of Irish nightclubs like sticky floors, mirrors everywhere and inevitable scraps… And ask ourselves, are we too old for it all now...
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134: Ep.134: Keeping Up With The Independents
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: With our new government already drawing some serious controversy we return to the question, what would it take for us to be politicians and just what is the draw for those looking to get into government? Local celeb and farming…
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133: Ep.133: The 2 Johnnies Do America
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: As I’m sure ye all know by now - our TV show "The 2 Johnnies Do America" is out this week and we’re giving you some behind the scenes info into what is involved in making a TV show. While it was an amazing experience it was some…
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132: Ep.132: Boy Racers Get Girls
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Driving in Ireland - it’s a big thing here so we’re discussing our experiences with learning to drive, our first cars and Ireland’s proliferation of boy racers. Local celeb newsreader Noel Furlong is back after his brief absence…
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131: Ep.131: Don't Get Me Fong
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We meet up with entrepreneur and social media star James Kavanagh to discuss being a half culchie, his experience with boarding school and what we’d be described as by the gay men of Ireland. Local celeb newshound Noel Furlong is...
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130: Ep. 130: Tequila In Termonfeckin
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: The pub - the cornerstone of Irish social culture, it’s all different these days but we take a look at how pubs in Ireland have evolved throughout history. Local celeb newshound Noel Furlong is in with some spicy news regarding a...
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129: Ep.129: Pizza With The Pope
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We talk with Cork comedian and author Colm O’Regan about his latest book, micro Paddy’s Day Parades, and pizza with the Pope. Local hard man news reader Noel Furlong is in with some very special local news. Producer Maura has a...
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128: Ep.128: I'm Coming Out
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: We’ve got Dear Johnnies about a young lad who’s worried about coming out to his GAA teammates so we’re discussing - is it a big deal in this day and age? Is it harder in certain parts of the country? Do we have a ways to go in Irish...
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127: Ep.127: Cream Chinos
Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week: Schools. Private or public? Mixed or single-sex? We discuss the advantages and disadvantages and whether or not we'd have a preference for our own kids. Local celeb and newshound Noel Furlong has gone AWOL so we've dug out a classic...