Talking Bollox Podcast

From cage warriors to the UFC, Ian Machado Garry has dominated in MMA since his first professional fight in 2019. He speaks to us about choosing to drop out of college to devote everything to training and how he feels about comparisons to Conor McGregor.Ian is 8-0 in the UFC at the moment, but he’s still not happy and he explained why he’s lost sleep over his last fight even though it was a win. He also told us why he wants to take on Shavkat Rakhmonov next and how he wants to prove his talents and won’t be taking any easy fights. His drive and self-confidence are infectious and hearing him talk it’s clear there’s nothing he won’t achieve as he lives up to his nickname “The Future”.

What's the worst lie you've ever been caught out in? Terence has made a number of outlandish claims on this very podcast and yet his answer is new to us all.Both Calvin and Terence are curious about the implications of traveling through time and whether a potential time machine would allow them the privilege of attending their own live shows.And they wonder how long it would take to climb down one of Dublin's most well known landmarks - Although the fear of heights they possess might delay them.Send your questions to [email protected]

Ryan is the lead singer of the hugely successful Picture This. He spoke to us about how he first realised he had a musical talent when he was 18 and forced to sing for his music class in school. When his song 'Take My Hand' went viral and the band shot to fame almost overnight Ryan's life changed, and although he sometimes struggles with self confidence, he believes he is where he's meant to be. Ryan's hometown of Athy and the council estate he grew up in might have a bad name, but he told us about the kindness and generosity of the people there that makes him proud.Big into his fashion, Ryan even offered to help Terence with his wardrobe.And he reveals there’s a family connection to a previous guest...

Terence and Calvin are left dazzled by the miracle of competitive walking, as they realise just how fast its possible to go with one foot on the ground.Calvin considers trying for Olympic gold in the bunking event, and Terry ponders if he could accept that a very public backflip into the Liffey might be the lesser of two evils.One listener gives us a range of choices for different types of glory, and John Cena’s musical achievements come in for harsh scrutiny.And we are left with no choice but to weigh up, literally, the chances of carrying a flock of calm crows,

Comedian John Colleary, perhaps best known for playing a guard in Hardy Bucks, joined us this week for an episode full of laughs - Including one of the best stories about interacting with a Garda that we've ever heard on the podcast.He told us all about getting started in comedy and why so many comedians are actually quite shy and socially awkward until they step on stage. John worked with David McSavageon on The Savage Eye and he reminisced on making the show and he told us why you wouldn’t get away with it today.

There’s a significant, and long awaited, moment on the bonus episode this week, as Terence arrives in the studio with some major news.Warning: There is a film mentioned here and after that point it's full of spoilers. (And Calvin has no sympathy for anyone caught off guard by this one.)Calvin is understandably very impressed with moonwalking horses, and the lads consider their easiest route to an Olympic gold medal - with Terence wondering if a bit of training could have him challenge for the title of the fastest man on Earth.

Danny joins us to discuss his meteoric rise in music from writing songs for TLC to pay his electricity bills to selling out 5 consecutive nights in the 3arena - All in spite of the fact that he failed music in school.He opens up about his struggles and hardships of losing his band mate and best friend Mark Sheehan and how he can still feel his presence on stage. We discuss the new direction the band is now taking without Mark and how they are trying to honour his legacy by creating new music.The Script's new album 'Satellites' is out on the 16th of August and the their latest track 'Both Ways' out now.

The consequences of half a haircut or a life with just one shoe are weighed up, while Terence has been doing some very refined snacking in local coffee shops.A listener’s question sends us on a journey through the disturbing world of people living in your attic (a recently unlocked fear for Calvin), and the now long-standing tradition of listeners threating  Terence has spread to even the most professional arenas.Terence threatens to take a juice fit as Calvin doubts his tales of clean living at the gym, and there are doubts raised about how natural Terry’s workout photography has been.

Dr. Austin O'Carroll is a GP in the inner city where he has spent his career caring for the homeless and providing services for addiction, along with all the daily tasks of a busy clinic. He spoke to us about how poverty and trauma affect your health and can decrease your life expectancy by 20 years.Growing up with a disability due to Thalidomide, a medication available to pregnant women in the 60's which caused birth defects, Austin was told he wouldn't be able for the physical demands of the hospital but he knew he wanted to help people and has done just that. Austin is passionate about the rights of homeless people and drug users, and spoke to us about how society has failed them.One of our listeners suggested Austin and if you have anyone you think we should talk to send an email to [email protected].

Terence Power is ready to shock the world with a pair of runners, and he wants to be tried in the court of public opinion.We have some summer themed queries, with a lifetime of sandy feet up for debate.We get some questionable but entertaining facts from one listener, Terence puts some thought into what he would permanently mark Calvin with, and the saga of Terence’s debated height continues.