Episode 289 w/ Louize Carroll

This week on Talking Bollox, Terence and Calvin are joined by psychologist and relational life therapy practitioner Louise Carroll for a proper deep dive into relationships - from red flags, gaslighting and “kitchen sinking”, to why most couples end up stuck in the same loops.Louise chats about growing up in Navan, working in Jigsaw for years, leaving it all to chase music with the Blizzards, and even managing a ranch in Costa Rica to get her head right.They break down the classic pursuer/distancer dynamic, why “never go to bed on an argument” can be a myth, and how phones and social media quietly wreck connection.Louise also explains her 12-week programme, Wisely Attached, and the “wounded, wild and wise” parts we all carry.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture. RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ieGet in touch on [email protected]

We have praise for the Ireland international footballers who are listeners of the podcast - but Terence quickly turns that praise into confrontation. We try to pick a Talking Bollox five-a-side team and have to accept our chances of getting a game aren’t great.We got a big response from listeners to last week’s attempt to get Terence back on the stage for a live show, and this week we offer every bribe we can think of, from goal celebrations on his behalf at the Aviva Stadium, to the release of top-secret information he’s long demanded to know.Terence shows his disgust for a very normal word that he finds disgustingly posh and he shows a surprisingly relaxed attitude to walking around in public with toothpaste on his face.Your questions also have us weighing up if it’s better to be too scared or too embarrassed, and the prospect of getting inside the mind of someone from your phonebook. That brings Calvin to the thought of being caught inside the mind of one particular former guest – a fate he’d consider worse than time in prison.Send all of your questions and comments to [email protected]

Irish rapper Casey Walsh joined the lads this week, four years on from his last appearance and in a very different place in life.The last time Casey was here he was part of Versatile, but this time he returns as a solo artist with new music, a tour on the way, and a whole new outlook on life. He talked about the madness that came with the band’s rise, from selling out the 3Arena to touring with Snoop Dogg, and how being that young with that much attention, money and momentum sent him down a path he eventually had to step away from.Casey opened up about getting sober, finding faith, meeting his wife Kim, and how his life has changed since making those decisions. There is also a new chapter opening up for him, with his first major lead acting role in the new RTÉ and BBC series Tall Tales and Murder. He told us about getting the call, breaking down when he landed the part, and why acting was always the dream before music ever took over.We also got into creative hate comments, going viral overseas and how Coolio became more than just a childhood hero, but a close friend.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture. RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ieGet in touch on [email protected]

The accusations are flying straight off the bat on this weeks Talking More Bollox. Calvin brings “evidence” of Terry’s car leaving tyre marks up the footpath… and Eoin tries to dig himself out of the missing Hot Ones episode hole.Terence discovers the joys of the ferry (planes are dead to him), dog passports and a couple of filthy childhood food confessions—plus a brain-melter ship riddle to finish.And will there be another live show? Terence finally answers the question you all want to know, and Eoin isn't wasting time bribing him to get up there on stage.This episode was sponsored by Kearns Sausages. Kearns are looking for your “Top Dog” – for the chance to win a year's worth of Kearns Sausages plus €1,000 cash. Visit https://kearnssausages.com/ for more info

Mike Rice finally makes it into the studio and the lads waste absolutely no time settling old scores about cancellations, no-shows and who’s been acting the maggot for the last year.From Westlife being national treasures (with stats to prove it) to Katie Taylor bringing Mike back to Jesus, the chat goes everywhere fast — including cracked statues, big flash extensions, and buying cars without a licence.Mike opens up on growing up on a Kilkenny dairy farm, feeling “stone useless”, hating UCD/D4 vibes, and the moment he said “fuck it” and went all-in on comedy — plus the most soul-destroying gig of his life and the Kneecap MC madness.This episode is sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture. RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie and tell them Terence and Calvin sent you.

On this weeks Talking More Bollox it’s straight into conspiracy territory (again): what really happened to the lost “Hot Ones” episode, and did it really get wiped from existence after the lads nearly died from spicy wings?There are crumbs-in-the-bed nightmares, fake tracksuits vs tacky runners, belly-button speakers, and the most toxic suncream holiday trait you’ve ever heard.Send anything and everything you'd like to hear on the pod to [email protected] This episode was sponsored by Kearns Sausages. Kearns are looking for your “Top Dog” – for the chance to win a year's worth of Kearns Sausages plus €1,000 cash. Visit https://kearnssausages.com/ for more info

Kiefer Crosbie is back in the studio this week for his annual visit with the lads… and of course he’s causing trouble on the way in again!Kiefer breaks down what it’s really like trying to get fights sorted after the UFC, why bare knuckle money talks are never as simple as people think, and the harsh reality of getting paid peanuts while covering camps, corners and travel.He also opens up on concussions, injuries, and the mental health crash that hit after the UFC dream didn’t go the way he planned — and why getting real help changed everything.And make sure you stick around till the end where Kiefer takes the lads down a big alien rabbit hole!This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture. RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie and tell them Terence and Calvin sent you.

In this very special branded episode of Talking Bollox, Terence and Calvin hit the road and head into the heart of Dublin’s north inner city to visit the legendary Sheriff Youth Club. For over fifty years, this remarkable institution has operated as a true beacon of hope, keeping local kids engaged, active, and on the right track through football teams for all ages and genders.Throughout the episode, the lads sit down with club secretary Leonard Russell, dedicated coach and chairperson Grace Richardson, and lifelong club legend Thomas Daly. Together, they dive deep into the rich history of the club, the daily reality of grassroots community volunteering, overcoming major local setbacks, and the sheer joy of watching generations of kids grow up on the pitch.Brought to you in partnership with Tesco and their Community Fund, this episode highlights how vital support from local stores, like the recent contribution from the Cooper's Cross opening, helps fund grassroots projects, sports equipment, and transformative experiences across Ireland. Tune in for a powerful, hilarious, and inspiring look at community spirit at its absolute finest. It's true...Every Little Helps!

Terry and Calvin are back with another round of your listener questions on this weeks Talking More Bollox, kicking off with how to actually get out of bed in the morning (and why multiple alarms should be illegal)Then onto mad Irish holiday behavior, and a plane story involving duty free drink that nearly had one of the lads in cuffs.They also debate crisp dust vs a pebble in your shoe, booking time off work for GTA 6, dodgy internet history, Irish meat picks, and the absolute state of people in airports.This episode was sponsored by Kearns Sausages. Kearns are looking for your “Top Dog” – for the chance to win a year's worth of Kearns Sausages plus €1,000 cash. Visit https://kearnssausages.com/ for more info

In this weeks episode Calvin and Terence head out to the Helix for a sit down with UFC legend turned boxer Molly “Meatball” McCann, right in the middle of fight week for the Croke Park card. Security was intense, the schedule was tight, and the chat is short and sweet, but it’s pure quality.Molly talks changing lanes from MMA to boxing, the pressure of fighting on a historic night, and how she’s grown up a lot in the last couple of years, from giving up the drink to finding real peace in herself.She also gets into her Liverpool roots, why Ireland feels like home, and the Katie Taylor “cousin” connection.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture. RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ieGet in touch on [email protected]