Whiskey & White

The lads return after a hectic month for both. Tyrone has been on a speaking tour, whilst Tommy has been doing comedy gigs. In that time, Tommy convinced Tyrone to do another live show. Tyrone enjoyed it that much that he wants to do another! Tyrone tells us about all the activism he’s been getting up to over the last month. He’s met so many new people, and it’s been a struggle to make so much small talk. The lads argue over the editing process for the whiskey n white TikTok account. Tyrone says he doesn’t trust Tommy to do it. The lads take us on a trip down memory lane as they reminisce about the first time they were allowed to go downtown without an adult. Then they talk about their first time in the party paradise of Ibiza. And then they ask the question, ‘Do women like wolf whistles?’. A return episode filled with plenty of laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Team McKenna talks about how the training camp went for Tyrone’s big fight. Tommy and Gin talk about how grumpy Tyrone is when he’s in fight mode. Tyrone apologises to Tommy for the way he treated him during the fight.  Despite his temper tantrums, Tyrone says he felt great during the fight week and was very happy with how his camp went. He commends Tommy and Gin for the job they did, although he said he will never respect Tommy's advice when it comes to weight cuts.   Tommy and Gin said they felt pressure going into this fight because it would have been a bad reflection on them if Tyrone didn’t win.   Tyrone announced before the fight that this would be his last, but has made a U-turn on that decision and vows to fight on! He gives a detailed recap of the fight and gives his opponent, Dylan Moran, credit for boxing a smarter fight than they had in their first encounter.    The lads then all pay respect to the great boxing champion, Ricky Hatton, who sadly passed away the day after Tyrone’s fight.    Another cracking episode that gives you a feel of what it’s like to get ready for a championship bout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrone is back from his trip to Palestine and tells us about his experience. He went there to work in the young people living in the refugee camp who attend the boxing gym. He says the training sessions was a way they could escape the pressure of daily pressure life in Palestine. He talks about the division between Israelis and Palestinians and how hard it is for Palestinians living there. Since returning home he talks about the hate he’s received online from pro Israel supporters. Tyrone also is preparing for a big fight against Dylan Moran in Windsor Park. Tyrone beat him last year but this time Tommy is training him alone with Mark Ginley. Tyrone reflects on the previous fight and he plans to knock him out again. Tommy says since retiring he’s been trying to stay away from boxing but he keeps getting dragged back. He talks about how his 6 year old daughter has started boxing also and how he feels about it. The lads then go on to talk about out the food reviews that they have started and how it has caused tension between the pair because of Tommys camera skills. Another entertaining episode from the boys with plenty of laughs and bickering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by sleep coach, Emmet Lynch. He explains what a Sleep Coach is and why people need one. He talks about how the major cause for many people problems sleeping is down to life stress. Emmet tells us how he became a sleep coach after spending years working in the NHS. He dispels the myths surround ‘optimal sleep’. And talks about the impact that alcohol has on your sleeping patterns With Emmett being a qualified CBT councillor and therapist, he is well qualified when it comes to dealing with clients who are struggling with sleep due to personal and past trauma. Make sure you tune in to get some top tips for you to get the best sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by Belfast Busking sensation, John Garrity. He tells us about his humble beginning in rural Fermanagh. Growing up surrounded by music and how a school teacher helped him build his confidence to perform. He talks about coming to Belfast to try it out but after having a great time busking in the city centre and some encouragement from friends and family, he decided to move to Belfast full time. He talks about being scouted by Simon Cowell’s talent agents to try out for ‘Britain's Got Talent’ and ‘I Can See Your Voice’. Although he was asked to go on the show, it wasn’t what he thought and hoped it would be. He discusses being an independent artist and has no aspirations of signing to a label. The career highlight for John so far has been performing with Kodaline in the Nolan show. And we finish this episode with a song dedicated to Tyrone while he is out in Palestine with the children. A great conversation with the most well-known street performer in the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the lads answer questions from the viewers. They talk about how they first got started in the Oliver Plunkett boxing club. Tommy discusses his most challenging experience as a young amateur, highlighting how tough it was for him to get to the gym. They answer what their most brutal fights were as professional boxers. They discuss the devastating feeling of loss and how hard it is to bounce back. They discuss the challenges of making money in the sport during the early stages of your career. Tyrone talks about his brief retirement. Why he made the decision to hang up the gloves, and why he ultimately decided to come back. They talk about becoming fathers during their careers. It made them work harder because now they have mouths to feed. The support of their wives is essential, and they back them throughout their careers, both amateur and professional. Tyrone talks about starting his professional career in America while his wife was pregnant with their first child. Tyrone talks about how he started being mental in interviews and on social media to build his profile to get more fights, and it was a successful plan.And the lads give advice to young boxers coming up through the ranks. This is a great episode that provides viewers with a real insight into the life of fighters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the lads talk about Tommy playing in the Tea With Me FC v Premiership Legends match. Tyrone paid for a ticket to go and watch, but felt like Tommy should have gotten him sorted with a free one, as he always sorts Tommy with free tickets to his events.    They talk about the 2 weeks of good weather that Belfast got and how the place goes mad every time the sun comes out.  The lads went out day drinking in the good weather, which resulted in Tyrone booking into get a tattoo while steaming drunk. He was so drunk that he forgot he had made the booking until the tattoo artist texted him to confirm the appointment.   Tyrone says he feels like Tommy has stopped inviting him to hang out and believes Tommy wants to keep him separate from his black friends. Tommy says Tyrone used to go out every week without him, so it’s a case of what goes around comes around.   Tyrone blames his ADHD for not checking his emails, and Tommy talks about being an ally of the Irish traveller community.   This is another hilarious episode with the two best friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are joined by one of our first guests on the show, Tom Smyth. He explains the details of the dream mentoring program and what you can gain from it. The importance of writing down your goals. He has been writing his goals and journaling for years. He tells us how he wrote his goal of being an actor into existence. After writing it a few years ago, he got a role in a Terry Stone movie. Additionally, he has now ventured into the furniture business and is making international deals worth millions of dollars. He calls out Tommy about his goals and questions whether he is taking the massive action to make them come true. Tommy asks him why he always flies private instead of first class. He talks about the struggle of always being on the grind whilst trying to be present for his family. He then goes on his journey of sobriety. He says nothing good comes from alcohol. He also mentions going bankrupt a few times and how he bounced back each time. It’s great to have Tom on the pod, and it gives us an insight into the life of a successful businessman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are joined by upcoming Belfast rapper Durt Burd. He tells us how he got his name, why he wears a mask, and what inspired him to get into the rap game. He talks about how he found Jun Tzu’s business card and called the number and rang down the phone for him. He is also an Irish speaker and incorporates the Irish language in his raps. This naturally draws comparisons to Kneecap, but it frustrates him as he tries to forge his own identity. His love for Belfast comes through in his songs as he talks about the city in the post-troubles era. He addresses the infamous Vice documentary and how the Belfast rap scene was poorly portrayed. His struggles with mental health almost made him quit rapping, but now he’s overcome those battles and is booked to perform this year at some Irish festivals. This is an intriguing listen about a young Belfast MC trying to make it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy and Tyrone answer questions sent in by the viewers. They answer how they first became friends. How they bicker all the time. How the podcast came about and who they think is the better podcaster. Tyrone talks about the fear he has of over sharing on episodes. They talk about how hard it is to do a podcast and think that their Belfast accents is what is stopping them from going global. They talk about their big vision for the show and Tommys dream guest for the podcast is Snoop Dogg. The pair talk about the hardest spar they have had. The anxiety they both go through on fight week and the silly superstitions that fighters have. A brilliant insight into the background story of your two hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices