Episode 78: Sneaky Sick Days

There's an unexpected guest on this week's episode - the one and only Joe McGucken!Amy and Darren chat about a recent baby shower, where Darren attempted to help with a balloon arch—let's just say it didn't go as planned. And Darren clarifies his duties as a godfather at his new godchild's recent christening.With the news of a gender reveal cake being released by a supermarket in the UK, the couple, along with Joe, also deliberate on gender reveal parties and whether there is a need for them (or if anyone really cares).Plus, there are some listener questions to be tackled, including a new prison escape scenario, and an idea for a potential new segment on the podcast.If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

Amy and Darren chat about just how far people are willing to go for a day off work and faking sick days. Disclaimer: both of them have done it before! They also chat about their previous jobs and whether they'd be able to tell if someone was fake sick if they were managers.The couple also answer some listener questions, including a race to a lookout tower, a moment to relive from their wedding day, their dream chat show guests, and favourite TV quiz show.If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

This week, Amy and Darren find themselves in a new studio, experiencing a bit of radio magic. They reminisce on Robbie Williams live in Dublin, and decide which Croker concert was better: Robbie or Oasis?Darren reveals his recent trip to D-Doc after a simple cut turned into a diagnosis.Plus, Amy and Darren tackle listener questions that cover everything from wedding trends to unexpected humming noises.If you've got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

This week, Amy and Darren are buzzing from the unforgettable Oasis concert experience in Croke Park, where Darren apparently went a little overboard. He also discusses his quest for the elusive limited edition Oasis jersey - did Darren manage to nab one in it's rarity? The Rose Of Tralee also happened last week, and the couple have a bit to say on the show and about one of it's hosts.Plus, Amy and Darren answer some listener questions, including a wild prison escape plot scenario.If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

This week, Amy and Darren chat about Ireland's first Taco Bell, which is coming to Meath in September. Will they be trying it out? And if they could bring any other brand or chain to Ireland, what would they choose and why? The couple also chat about Cristiano Ronaldo's recently engagement to his long-term partner, Georgia Rodríguez. They discuss the unbelievable size of the ring, and speculate where the two may get married and who will be on their star-studded guest list.Plus, Amy and Darren answers listener questions about anniversaries, dream countries to live in, and the classic debate: Oasis or Blur? If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

This week, Amy and Darren dive into their recent appearance at All Together Now in Waterford. Darren opens up about his stand-up gig at the festival and the unexpected challenges that come with performing to a festival audience. With conversations circulating around a Slane Castle gig in 2026, the couple deliberate who could take to the iconic stage next year and follow in the legendary footsteps of the likes of Oasis, David Bowie, U2 and Robbie Williams.Plus, they tackle listener questions, including some improv scenarios and a microwave debate.If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

This week, Amy and Darren give an update on buying a house, discussing their thought process towards the daunting journey and sharing what kind of home and area they would like to live in.Amy gives an update on Dixie after her trip to the vet, Darren opens up about his past experiences with bullies, and there's a surprise phone call to Darren's mam - again!The couple answer plenty of listener questions too - from role play scenarios as DJ Darren on Phantom FM, to thoughts about what career they both would have if they weren't doing their current jobs.If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

With Amy and Darren preparing for their first live show together at All Together Now this weekend, the couple chat about festivals - sharing stories from the ones they've been to, revealing festival hacks and planning festival outfits. You can catch them at the GoLoud Lounge this Saturday, 2nd August at 6pm, alongside Unscripted with Niamh O'Connor.As well as that, The Conways tell the story of the funky smell in their house, and Darren recaps on his stand-up segment at a recent live show at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Plus, the couple answer some listener questions - including who Amy would host the podcast with if it wasn't her husband, and Darren has an interesting Would You Rather to choose between.If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

This week, Amy and Darren discuss packing for summer holidays. Are they over-packers or under-packers? What are the suitcase essentials? And is there something that they always forget to pack?Once packed, the couple also discuss their airport behaviour, explaining how Darren turns into a different person at an airport. Where do they like to sit on the plane? And how do you keep themselves entertained on a flight?Amy and Darren also receive some listener questions. What was their favourite TV shows and movies growing up? What is the right age to get engaged? And did they sign a prenup?If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!

This week, Amy and Darren dive into pet names in a relationship - do they have them for each other, or are they a bit cringe? They reveal the 3 nicknames that experts have said doom a relationship. The couple also discuss the recent engagement of Kelly Osbourne, and debate whether dad Ozzy will perform at her wedding.With Darren turning a year older this week, he discusses what getting older really means and reveals what he is getting for his birthday. And they recreate some hilarious improv scenarios as sent in by a listener. If you’ve got questions or topics for Amy and Darren, send them to [email protected]!