Episode 238 w/ Shane Todd - Part 2

No one can replace Terence while he's on hiatus, but the podcast must go on. So, we asked friend of the pod Shane Todd to spin down for a bonus episode, although we probably only got to ask about one question.Shane takes us on tangents about celebrity football matches, the definition of the word 'ambiguous' and the differences between deli's North and South of the Border.Tickets for Shane's tour are available now on his website here: www.shanetoddcomedy.com/ This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

You’ve probably noticed our absence for the last week. Thank you all for your patience while we got back to you.Terence has a message for you that can explain where we’ve been and let you know about a break he’s taking because of some upcoming surgery, which is going to mean he’ll have to skip the studio for a bit.It’s best to let Terry explain it in his own words, so please take a listen. We’ll be back next week – still Talking Bollox, but missing our mate. We will be keeping the show on the road and we’ll share those plans with you on our next episode, which will be with you very soon.Thank you for all of your support – for every message, listen, live show and everything else over the last few years. You’re all legends.

Miriam Hussey worked as a qualified pharmacist for 10 years, but she always had a passion for holistic health and wellness. She spoke to us about the importance of your mind and your soul in healing your body and how our lifestyle impacts our health.She explained why it's good to cry sometimes and what you can do in your day to help you on the right path. Miriam is a leading health and wellness figure in Ireland and a founder of Soul Space with her husband Gerry, but she's had to step back and turn down huge opportunities in order to focus on her own priorities and her family. She spoke to us about that decision and how even now she's still not sure what's next for her. She's incredibly inspiring and we think you'll take a lot from this interview.Miriam's book Light Up is available now.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

The lads switch things up and convince Eoin to unleash messages from the TBX phone with predictably wild results.We hear from a listener who has a whale phobia and we discover sharks are coming for Ireland. Great!Thinking of getting those 'Turkey teeth', well Terry has some reassuring advice.One messager mispronounces himself into a mortifying situation in Poland and they absolutely catch one of the builders in Marconi House out rapid in the middle of the recording. Send all of your questions, comment and stories of tapping nightmares to [email protected]

Calvin hits back at the doubters over the roundabouts in town debate and we get drawn back into the great debate on what is and isn’t town. And we can’t get any solid answers, so we need your help.Terry feels the podcast has been taken over by the listeners outside Dublin and he needs the Dubs to step up.We explore the potentially terrifying world where Terence and Calvin are school teachers, and able to impose their personal brand of education on the pupils.The terror of tapping a card extends beyond Terry’s fear in the Centra, as one listener ends up causing a pedestrian pile up due to a malfunctioning card.Send all of your questions, comment and stories of tapping nightmares to [email protected]

From Jorja Smith and Aitch, to Plan B and Maverick Sabre, New Machine (a.k.a. Adam Jordan) has worked with some of the biggest names in music. He told us how he got introduced to music, his first time in the studio and how he didn't and still doesn't know what's next in his career.Adam grew up between London and Wexford and he explained how that affected his music tastes and made him aware of the importance of listening to different voices and influences.He also gave us his advice for aspiring Irish musicians and explained the big shift in the UK scene that made it blow up.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

There’s a rebellion against perfectionism in the studio this week, as Terry calls for everyone to just drop the standards a little bit.Terry goes all in to make the case for eating food on the train or bus, while talking on your phone on loud speaker. He also reveals he’s a big sandwich type of man.Is there anything worse than a bragger? Is it torture to be stuck with a real Elevenerife type, or is being trapped with a constant complainer an even worse fate?Calvin makes some big, sweeping statements about the relationship between sporting greatness and abusive fathers – and Terry is having to decide between kisses and condiments.We get around to wondering when everything in life got so black and white for so many people, and realise that talking to people just isn’t what it used to be.And to top it all off, we get a brilliant and very touching story from a listener, about a few friends and a lifesaving transplant.

This week, we wanted to show you everything you're missing if you're not listening to the bonus episode or TBX. There's the madness of listener questions on everything from body swaps to eating food off the floor. Terence realises there's no roundabouts in town and Calvin wonders if his old school is trying to lure him back in.We introduce you to some of our regular contributors to TBX - both culchies and Dub's. There's insight into the life of bus drivers and there's even people getting called out for straightners. If you want to send a voice note or this convinced you to join TBX, sign up here: https://www.goloudplayer.com/thegaffThis episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie 

We hear the case for hitting the most quiet person at the table and why that's better than being left lost for words.There are switches on the ceiling and Terry has gone to get a ladder. Calvin has the playbook drawn up for settling a row in a toy shop, and we get the rundown on elite level meditation with Lego, and despite Terry's doubts the receipts are produced.We learn about Terry the collector fella, and discover he has a surprising hobby.And should breakfast be available in a restaurant all day? Terry has strident opinions, but he's not up for trying a stint in a kitchen because everyone is too busy for a laugh.Send all of your questions and comments to [email protected]

Actor Ger Jordan joined us this week and as the weather starts to get cooler he reminisced with us about collecting and the Halloween celebrations that were more like The Purge growing up in O'Devaney Gardens.Ger opened up about his struggles with gambling and how he turned his life around when he met the mother of his eight children and went after his dream of being an actor even landing a role in Fair City. We couldn't let the opportunity go by without getting Ger to do a few prank calls, and we'll be honest when we heard tears on the other line we nearly walked out of the studio... Thank God she was a good sport!This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie