The Weekly Schmooze

In which we turn one year old! We look back at the 51 episodes prior to this one, we talk about how we're moving to a new URL after this episode (more info on that to come; check the Facebook page on Monday, and you'll be able to find us), Darragh talks about Electric Picnic, and Ben and Eoghan turn the greatest singer of all time's name into a euphemism for 'slow'.

Just a quick episode from Darragh, saying thanks to everyone for listening to the year's episodes on the eve of our 52nd episode. Thanks guys!

Wow, 50 episodes already! That's crazy...in this one we reminisce about the last 49 episodes, talk about Darragh's upcoming Electric Picnic gig (which since recording the episode, he's actually done; it went very, very well, by the way), and decide what to go as for an 80's themed birthday party.

We're feeling generous this week, so we're going to post this little episode featuring an unmastered song from Darragh's forthcoming album 'Whispers & Silent Screams' before posting a proper episode for this week. The track's called 'Plastic Cup' and it's a beautiful little country ditty for you to enjoy.

In which Ben and Eoghan have do their best Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman impressions. That is all you need to know.

In which Ben returns!

Just a two-hander today, as Ben is away. Eoghan talked about Catlonians and their relationship with poo, Darragh talked about the Olympic Opening Ceremony, and together they came up with a new Olympic sport: Urination.

Eoghan finds out which 'Game Of Thrones' character he is, Ben finds out which 'Dexter' character he is, and Darragh finds out which 'Breaking Bad' character he is.

In which Ben, Darragh and Eoghan all take the Jung Typography Test (a personality test, for those of you who don't know).

In which we talk about porn and zombies.....not at the same time.....that would not be a good combination......by the way, Ben DID say 'Fill Ben' at the end; Darragh was correct......boo-yaa.

In which the boys discuss Porntugal, the German language, Eoghan's recent exploits in gay bars (not like that, you pervs), and religion, which Darragh really dislikes. Enjoy!

In which Darragh is forced to play a video game entitled 'Amnesia' on air, which then turns into Ben playing the game on air, which then turns into nonsense. You'll see what I mean.

Eoghan returns to talk about the Leaving Cert, come up with an ingenious new strategy for the Irish football team, and play Darragh's new game 'Stranger Than Fiction'.

In which Darragh plays some songs from his forthcoming songs from his album, Whispers & Silent Screams (and 1 that's not on the album). Enjoy!

No pod this week, due to a technical glitch, but we put up said technical glitch in remix form in order to give you something. Enjoy!

No Eoghan or Ben today, so Darragh has instead put up a track from his forthcoming album 'Whispers & Silent Screams'. The track is called 'In The End'. The album will be out in September. You will buy the album. Otherwise Darragh will sit on you. That will hurt. A lot. Seriously though, enjoy the track!

Eoghan has to leave for the next 3 weeks (he's doing something called the Leaving Cert....I dunno; it's one of those new-fangled 'exam' thingy's), so today is are last episode with him for a while. To send him off in style, we talked about the one thing he loves more than anything else in this world: The Avengers.

Darragh has a choice to make; a BIG choice to make.

In which a boy becomes a man, a topic is found in dwarf porn, and Eoghan becomes a murderer.

For the first time ever, the Weekly Schmooze moves location from Arclight Studios to our special guest Alex Jordan's house. Prepare to have your minds blown with this episode folks! (P.S. The latin funk breakdown halfway through the episode is there due to a cut section where we talked about some stuff that could get some people into some serious trouble. For real. It could have caused a lot of trouble....so we put latin funk in there instead.)

A short episode this week, but we pack a lot in. Topics include Conall Morrison, Shakespeare, Hugh Grant, and a word game at the end. Also, Darragh adds a little bonus speech at the end, with a crazy twist.

Part 2 of this little 2 parter. Enjoy!

We're back! In order to make up for last week's absence, we're going to do a two-parter, the first of which you're listening to right now. Part 2 comes out later on this week, and then we will continue as normal for next weeks podcast. Enjoy!

Before we begin, we must apologise for the even-worse-than-normal sound quality. As you'll all hear, there is a persistently terrible buzzing noise throughout the recording, so we had to put a shitload of effects on the recording to get the noise to subside in volume. It's still there, but trust me it sounds much better than before. Apologies.

Finally, a proper episode! No remix's, no legal grey areas, no accidental deleting of episodes; just 35 minutes and 27 seconds of pure, unadulterated podcasting!

After having to take down Episode 26, we knew that this week's episode would have to be a great. And it was.......but that's not what you're hearing now. Listen on, as Darragh explains why a series of mishaps led to the loss of Episode 27.

We didn't record an episode this week, so we celebrated our 25th episode by looping the words 'twenty five' into a reggae jam. Enjoy.

We talk about time travel and.....some some other stuff which Darragh has forgotten, and therefore cannot put in this little description.

(WARNING: Contains major spoilers to the film 'Chronicle') In which Darragh learns a valuable lesson: never talk about sex. Ever. (By the way, this episode's fairly explicit. You have been warned.)

Topics of conversation: musicals and Batman Levels of cool: 0 (P.S. Darragh would like to apologise for the slightly random cut between the 'cool ray' discussion and the '60's Batman' discussion about 37 minutes in. He couldn't figure out a way to connect the two, so just decided to make it nonsensical, and tell you all about his shortcomings as an editor instead.)

In what is the guys' favourite episode that they've ever recorded, a Zombie Apocalypse is discussed.

So, we recorded Episode 20 on Saturday in the Pavilion Theatre....and it was shit. We re-recorded it today (Sunday), and it was very good....but Darragh didn't bounce the track down, so the recording is lost for all eternity. And so, Eoghan has been granted his wish from Episode 13 for a Dubstep remix featuring his voice.

In which we discuss Shame, panto, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Darragh's embarrassing musical escapades.

In which Darragh tries to beatbox the intro, fails, then talks with Eoghan and Ben about Batman. Also, time confuses us.

A mix and match of different audio recordings due to Darragh's absence next week (and therefore his inability to record a show) with some Latin Funk thrown into the background. Enjoy!

Our first podcast of 2012....and it's pretty much the same as 2011.

We are joined by special guests Anna, Ella, Shannon, Eimhin, Vicki, Aoife, Ellen, Elaine and Alex for a jolly little table quiz and a festive auld time at the Weekly Schmooze Christmas Party. Unfortunately, these guests are also our audience, so nobody will hear this episode...

The 2nd and final part of the epic.....well, two parter. Enjoy!

The first in a 2-part epic. The boys talk about their failed first attempt Episode 12, why Ben hates the current Episode 12, and other assorted topics which we can't remember at the moment but which are hilarious nonetheless.

Despite recording a 12th episode, the file was corrupted. So, to bide our time before episode 13, Darragh made this quick dance remix of Ben saying the word 'Shit' over and over again. Sorry that there isn't a real episode, but we hope that this will do for the time being.

The boys come back with a new name, a new host, and the same old shit to talk about.

Our last episode on Podbean...not that this should matter with PodOmatic, of course. (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)

An embarrassingly short apology note from Darragh (without Ben and Eoghan, we should point out) explaining why there isn't a show this week. (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)

A very sleepy episode, but a fine one nonetheless. (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)

We had a very special guest on the show, but we're not going to tell you who...because you know, we're so mysterious...seriously though, listen and you'll see who it is. (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)

In which Ben's short attention span gets in the way of a topic, Ben's lack of subtlety gets in the way of any attempts of professionalism in the show, and Ben's insistence of only telling the punchline of a joke gets in the way of that jokes chances of any quality whatsoever. (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)

Darragh's attempts to make a big announcement are foiled and forgotten about when Lord Of The Rings talk gets in the way. Also, Ben cries....a lot! (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)

Casual racism, spears, space jams, and numerous failed attempts at trying to end the show. (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)

Warning: May Contain Latin Funk Breakdown (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)

Percy, Pimps, Paul, and Pretty Pathetic levels of Professionalism. (Special Guest: Paul Cullen) (NOTE: This episode was recorded under the guise of Pseudonymphs)