Reviewables

130: #126 | You Can't Cancel Connery with Sir Sean Connery

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:12:00 -0000

This week's episode features guest host Kevin Mcgahern in conversation with legendary actor Sir Sean Connery who talks through the roles he turned down including The Matrix and Jurassic Park. Sir Sean also reveals the parts he wanted but couldn't get including the Brad Pitt role in his old friend David "Finchy" Fincher's Fight Club and appears completely resistant to the modern PC brigade as he refuses to explain or apologise for his long standing and controversial take on slapping.

129: #125| Telling It Like It Is with Neil Stool's Comedy Rules

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:12:54 -0000

This week Ed is joined in Reviewatowers by extra special guest co-host Tony Cantwell and fairly special guest Neil Stool, a man who has gained a huge following online for his back to basics style of sketch comedy that might seem old fashioned and confusing to the hosts as he lays down his rules of comedy and also condenses some classic movie plots as he feels movies take too long to get their points across. All this plus the quickest top five list ever recorded on the show! Enjoy!

128: #124 | TikTok Safewords with Andrea Farrell

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:03:42 -0000

This week's episode was recorded way back in July which seems like ten years ago because of the pandemic as Andrea gets her shot at being co-host and interviewee as Ed promotes his solo podcast and they both try to understand what TikTok is. Andrea also remembers her confirmation suit and Ed helps her with the woes of online dating and some BDSM messages from prospective beaus.

127: #123 | The Road Never Traveled With Travel Writer Leo Hertzfeld

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:07:39 -0000

This week Ed and Hannah are joined in Reviewatowers by Austrian travel writer Leo Hertzfeld. Leo talks about countries like he's reading it off Wikipedia because he is. Ed forgets what continental means which angers Leo, understandably. Something else is going on and the hosts are not sure what until Hannah cuts to the core of Leo who finally reveals why he's in Ireland and it involves a woman Leo is obsessed with (and not in a good way).

126: #122 | Inanimate Love Affairs with Ali Fox

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:06:59 -0000

Ed and Hannah are joined in the old Reviewatowers by actor, improviser and all round sound egg Ali Fox. The chat immediately descends into comparing pandemic panic attacks and takes a left turn as Ed mistakeningly thinks Hannah wants to fuck her chair and that results in a discussion about finding inaminate objects sexy before we finally get around to what Ali wanted to talk about in the first place which was the zoo and how whales aren't fooling anyone with their carry on! There's also a review of the best and correct pronunciation of the word Covid which are not one and the same. Plus Alan Rickman gets some love. Enjoy Reviewapals!

125: #121 | Ball Pond Shame with Sharon Mannion

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:10:06 -0000

Reviewables is back back back (!) after a long pandemic induced hiatus and regular co -hosts Hannah and Ed are joined in studio by guest Sharon Mannion and extra host Andrea Farrell. Sharon is an actor, writer and improviser and has featured in numerous shows such as "Bridget and Eamon" and "Republic of Telly". Sharon reviews her very first, high energy appearance on television, why ball ponds are to be avoided and her own children in a freewheeling interview which also delves into her unusual toe situation as Hannah and Andrea try to sing the Reviewables Theme in an exciting competition to see who is the better co-host. There's also a very exciting announcement at the end! Enjoy Reviewapals. https://youtu.be/9G_pZ0uvXh0

124: #120 | Beetlejuice Blues And Retirement News with Finbarr Doyle

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:26:21 -0000

Hey Reviewapals, it's an old forgotten episode recorded last Halloween with actor, Dreamgunner and lovely man, Finbarr Doyle. He chats to Ed and Hannah about his home made Beetlejuice costume and Hannah disturbs everyone with her unique take on Halloween dress up. There's also a discussion on breakfast cereals that literally look like shit and a run down of what famous actors are retired and what ones that maybe should. there's another sad prediction as Ed mentions how hugely old Kirk Douglas is which nature obviously noticed and rectified. Rest in peace, Spartacus.

123: #119 | What's The Bus Fuss with Duane Doogan

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:20:15 -0000

Hey Reviewapals, in this episode, Hannah and Ed talk to comedian and podcaster Duane Doogan about cake eating methods, David Attenborough's (alleged) dark secret and Duane's hatred of buses which leads to the lowest star rating the show has ever encountered. This silly conversation was recorded a few weeks before the global pandemic and unprecedented measures taken to flatten the curve and stop the spread. In the coming weeks Reviewables will endeavour to put out episodes and keep people entertained. Stay safe and mind yourselves and each other.

122: #118 | Reviewing the Right And Other Pursuits with Aideen McQueen

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:24:52 -0000

This week Hannah and Ed almost immediately spiral out as every podcast gets brutally reviewed in one fell swoop, including their own. Special guest and stand up comedian Aideen McQueen is in Reviewatower to pull them back from the brink as she reassess the right and asks the hosts to choose between Boris and Jeremy for a night out. Not literally, just in a "what if" scenario. Hannah also reveals her new persona and wonders can you steal a person's DNA from their bathwater and the occasional singing takes place.

121: #117 | Sustainable Chit Chat with Blaithin de Burca

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:49:07 -0000

This week Hannah and Ed are joined in the Reviewatower by comedian, try channel star and podcaster Blaithin de Burca who reviews sustainable personal hygiene products and what make a perfect housemate. Meanwhile, Ed reveals the sacrifices he makes to save the planet and there is confusion as to what constitutes a working church and whether or not a baby can be coddled and what exactly coddling is.

120: #116 | Rock Hard Rabbit Hole Video Review with Mark Cantan

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:56:39 -0000

This week the show gets off to a semi flying start with confusion over the words to Hannah and Ed's backstage warm up vocal exercises. Also, harmonies are briefly but beautifully sung with Mark Cantan, one of the star's of Boyz On Top, a web series available on HeadStuff and of course YouTube, which is the basis for Mark's best and worst of viewing experiences in this particular episode. But before that the concept of X-Rated soap opera's is discussed, Hannah talks about her love of dog massage videos and Ed waxes lyrical about dying laughing.

119: #115 | Kevin Bacon Dreams with Sarah Devereux

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:39:35 -0000

This week's free wheeling episode sees the wonderful Sarah Devereux grace Hannah and Ed with her bag of precious things. What's in there? All will be revealed. But before that, there's a review of Kevin Bacon's many appearances in Sarah's night terrors, scratch cards are scratched with knives, Haribo is Harihad by all in a throwback to the old days of the podcast and Hannah struggles to remember if she is being seen or heard.

118: #114 | Caucasian World Music Canvassing with Seanie Sutcliffe

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:09:00 -0000

This week the Reviewatower headquarters is invaded for a chat by local Independent from the Cavan or Monaghan area and regular on the RTÉ Player series 'Talking It Out', Seanie Sutcliffe. Ed and Hannah grill him on his controversial views on the link between so called climate change and obesity and he selects his favourite world music by Hollywood actors in an attempt to connect with the young electorate. Will he succeed? Are people ready to love Steven Seagal Reggae music? How problematic will this become? All these questions will be answered plus a few more you never wanted answering.

117: #113 | Fibber's Tales and You've Got Mail with Andrea Farrell

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:22:56 -0000

Hannah and Ed are joined in the reviewabunker by award winning comedian and sometime musician and singer Andrea Farrell who eventually gets round to discussing her favourite film "You've Got Mail" but not before thoroughly examining her top smoking area interactions of all time which somehow always occur in Fibber's and the comedy power of farts.

116: #112 | Dick Liver cancels himself with Dick Liver

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:38:53 -0000

In what may be his last ever interview,veteran broadcaster and "fan favourite" (his words), Dick Liver, joins Hannah and Ed to read out his own obituary and admits to some pretty heinous activities in order to cut the "Twitterati" posse off at the pass and place his actions in some much needed context. We get a run down of his spectacular, failed Presidential bid involving cows, his precursor show to the Late Late and his thoughts on the late, great, Gay Byrne and the still very much alive, old pal, Mike Murphy among other, highly questionable topics.

115: #111 | Machine Gun Time Traveller with Shane Clifford

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:57:04 -0000

This weeks brand new episode features a conversation with comedian Shane Clifford from way back in late October. Time travel with heavy artillery and other topics such as the aim of a sit down urination, if aliens were involved in religion and Shane's alternative version of the recent film "Yesterday" come up and J.K. Rowling is called out for making controversial tweets before her last controversial tweets were even made! Another prediction from the review show that rarely reviews things!

114: #110 | Cash and Carry Cleanup with Michael Fry

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 06:21:00 -0000

Hannah and Ed return to ReviewaTowers studio after a Winter hiatus for a chat with comedian Michael Fry before his big move to London. He reviews carrying out menial tasks and cashing very little money for it in his first job. He also reviews a co worker named Keith and there is a discussion regarding how best to deal with animals invading your workspace along with an unexpected news roundup.

113: #109 | Cooking the Books with Gearoid Farrelly

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000

This week the comedy bunker dwellers, Hannah and Ed, are visited by the clean living (for the most part) Gearoid Farrelly, a stand up and podcaster who has a large collection of cookbooks and considers his favourites for varying reasons. Also, outside broadcasts at funerals, cough medicine abuse and whether opposites attract are among the tangential topics discussed.

112: #108 | Crazier for Frasier

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:30:37 -0000

The greedy man with too many names who is Jordan Lee Daniel joins Ed and Hannah in the comedy booth for a review of the sitcom Frasier which Hannah has never seen. That won't stop her talking about her favourite episode though! Also the popularity of drugs is up for debate and everybody starts to feel the come up!

111: #107 | Spooked with Stephen Bradley

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:57:59 -0000

Tis the season and Reviewables is the reason that comedian Stephen Bradley joins Ed and Hannah in the recording bunker to talk about sexy goats, why scaring yourself is fun and why you should always sleep with your knees up!

110: #106 | Why Daddy, Why? with Roxanna Nic Liam

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 12:26:50 -0000

Hannah and Ed reach the end of their heat induced madness with special guest and star of Fair City, the wonderful Roxanna Nic Liam. Hannah tries to shift Binco the fan and pitches a new horror film, Saoirse Ronan makes a quick appearance and Roxanna reviews breaking her ankle at Electric Picnic while Ed considers the pranks you could play on injured revellers.

109: #105 | Being Frank and Dissing Dylan with Gareth Lyons

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:33:25 -0000

This week Hannah and Ed are joined in the HeadStuff studio by animator, comedian and critic of sincerity, Gareth Lyons. He talks about his disappointment with the movie "Frank" and Bob Dylan while Ed and Hannah reveal all regarding their teenage pranking and catfishing exploits.

108: #104 | Battle of the Boiling Brains with Aoife O' Connor

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:11:39 -0000

Comedian and co host of @idontknowherpod Aoife O' Connor joins Hannah and Ed in a very warm studio that is slowly cooking everyone's brains in their skulls. Aoife reviews the sun and what it's like to be the youngest person at a Spanish holiday resort while Hannah sees visions in her freckles and Ed struggles to determine exactly how old Hannah is.

107: #103 | Tea and Turkish Delight on the Amazon Trail with Ali Fox

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:04:41 -0000

Actor, Comedian and all round gas bean Ali Fox joins our regular hosts Ed and Hannah in a hot studio to discuss Turkish Delight, how to make the perfect cup of tea and why you should be wary of people who don't get their Subway sandwiches toasted. Ali also tells the story of a sexy old Nazi she discovered in the Amazon and Hannah sings a disturbing childhood song as her brain cooks in her skull.

106: #102 | The Spectre of Mr.Tayto in Savage County with Carl Kinsella

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:55:36 -0000

Ed and Hannah are joined in studio this week by Joe.ie's Carl Kinsella who reviews an event filled trip to Savage County in the land of America where he was introduced to long form mugging, a Jesus museum and the inconvenience of purchasing moonshine in a dry county. Ed also tries out a new, completely original theme song and the gang try to unravel the mystery of just what the hell is a Mr.Tayto?

105: #101 | Busting Blocks with Tony Cantwell

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:47:09 -0000

Future hall of famer and the Internet's Tony Cantwell joins Ed and Hannah to determine whether or not 1987 was the year that movies peaked. The origin of the word "Blockbuster" is speculated on, Ed breaks out his Harrison Ford impression and Hannah recalls watching "Interview With The Vampire" and being spooked by dentures.

104: #100 | Burning Bridges and Calling Out Bitches with Peter McGann

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:39:42 -0000

This week Ed and Hannah welcome regular guest and extraordinary human man Peter McGann to the studio. Peter is an actor, writer and booking agent for alternative comedian Liam Nugent. The main topic of conversation is the (mostly failed) auditions the gang have endured and the pitfalls of the entertainment industry in general. Aslo, Peter says something that had to be censored but almost throws Ed off his stride, what was it? we will never know.

103: #99 The Online Adventures Of G-String Stiff-Rod with Justine Stafford

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:12:08 -0000

This week our fearsome, sometime reviewing duo invite Joe.ie contributor, comedian and God of Memes Justine Stafford to review the good and bad points of the Internet, We discover what's in a theatrical joint, Justine talks about inappropriate funeral etiquette, online brand personas and the profanity quota for the entire season is met in the first ninety seconds.

102: #98 | Insufferable Outbursts with Kevin McGahern

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:46:00 -0000

Hannah and Edwin welcome long time Review-a-pal Kevin McGahern to the Headstuff studios.

Kevin is a comedian, actor and award winning playwright who has appeared in Hardy Bucks, Nowhere Fast, Bridget and Eamon and Republic of Telly. He has presented his own documentary series "Kevin McGahern's America" for RTE and is making his Edinburgh Fringe stand up debut this August with his new show, "Taking Off".

He reviews his favourite live outbursts as well as the shape of Madonna's breasts and a potentially controversial new television show gets pitched.
Theme music by SoCow, Production assistance from Jonathan Sammon and Paddy O' Leary, Artwork by Rob Stears.

101: #97 | Fifty Shades Of Brown with Ronan Carey

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:39:17 -0000

Dreamgun Film Reads Narrator and Fanta of Knowledge Roan Carey extols the virtues of the under rated colour brown, quizzes Edwin on his Taoiseach knowledge and we discover why a browner is confusing and difficult to obtain in old time Vienna. Ronan and Hannah also deliver a mesmerising version of the Mad Men theme.

100: #96 | The Scaldy Witch Cometh With Aoife Spratt

Tue, 28 May 2019 09:30:40 -0000

The show makes its triumphant return with new co host Hannah Mammalis and returning host Edwin Sammon joined in studio by actor extraordinaire and all round good egg Aoife Spratt. A giddy chat ensues as the eight months the show has been gone are thoroughly reviewed along with the endings to movies and TV shows that Edwin and Aoife have not seen. Plus, Hannah sings and next week's guest Ronan Carey makes a very well timed cameo appearance.

99: The Best of Reviewables Part 2

Tue, 21 May 2019 04:30:00 -0000

It's Cian's last stand as co-host and the end of an era for the podcast. Some final highlights before the new series of episodes next week! Featuring, Dick Liver, Leo Varadkar, Giles Brody, Kelly Shatter, Luke Benson, Alison Spittle, Clare Monnelly, Kevin McGahern, Ardal O'Hanlon, Helen Bauer, Barry Gibb and Temper-Mental Misselayneous.

The Best of Reviewables Part 1

Thu, 16 May 2019 14:36:15 -0000

This compilation features some highlights from the many many guests Edwin and Cian have had in the Reviewable hot seat. In order of appearance, Ronan Grace, Pat MCDonnell, Norma Sheahan, Tara Flynn, Kevin Gildea, Andrea Farrell, Hannah Mammalis and Trevor Browne. Also, Edwin catches up with Cian in his compound in Kilkenny.

98: #95 | Election Special with Dick Liver

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:58:20 -0000

This week we’re joined by RTE veteran Dick Liver who announces that he’s running for President. He updates us on his auto-biography, outlines his presidential platform and explains why the government are spider goblins. Also this week in a surprise move one of the hosts announces that he’s leaving the podcast!

97: #94 | Chihuahua Ban with Hannah Mamalis

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Hannah Mamalis has been banned for life from a Chihuahua Cafe - this week on the show she tells us why. Also this week we find out why reviewers think Hannah's name is Lisa Richards and why Peter McGann is hanging around the studio and interrupting proceedings. This episode has not been approved by PETA.

96: #93 | Being on Time with Jim Elliott

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000

American and comedian Jim Elliott drops by the studio (eventually) to explain why he has his face on his phone, why Death would be a great taxi driver and to say a whole bunch of things that could potentially get us sued. This episode definitely not brought to you by Just-Eat.ie

95: #92 | Sacristy Tales with Giles Brody

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -0000

Edwin and special stand-in temporary co-host Kevin McGahern welcome Giles Brody to the studio for the last week in a row (they promise). Giles and Kevin review being young altar servers at Mass when they were young. Giles has some tips for beating the heat and talks about Richie Kavanagh’s remake of the film Heat.

94: #91 | Bad Priest, Port of Call, Fr. Quigg

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:31:32 -0000

Edwin and special stand-in temporary co-host Kevin McGahern are joined by Ireland's oldest and worst priest, Father Quigg. He reviews Bells, Make-Out spots in Ballinasloe and talks about his time working on the Bad Lieutenant movie

93: #90 | Taoiseach Old School with Giles Brody & Leo Varadkar

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 09:12:28 -0000

This week Giles Brody is trying to promote his new book but is interrupted by Leo Varadkar who has a lot to talk about – his recent solo Referendum victory, the terrible origins of Socky from The Den and why he’s suing the makers of new Irish movie Dublin Old School.

92: #89 | Time Drowns with Owen Colgan

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Hardy Buck Owen Colgan drops into studio this week to tell us why he’d spend an entire Euromillions win on a blockbuster movie all about how class he is. Also this week - why can’t Owen stay mad for more than six minutes, how much does it cost to hunt people for sport and what’s the best way to hid your Lotto winnings? Tickets for Owen Colgan: Hard Man, Soft Lover - [https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/owen-colgan-monroes-live-tickets/8458135](https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/owen-colgan-monroes-live-tickets/8458135)

91: #88 | Kill James Bond with Sahar Ali

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:54:45 -0000

Comedian and poet Sahar Ali joins us this week to figure out what James Bond does in his downtime. She’s also got stories about shit sticks from Sudan and warnings about cheapo laser eye surgery while Edwin reveals why amateur theatre is a deathtrap.

90: #87 | Bidet Mates with Andrea Farrell

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:01:29 -0000

Andrea Farrell went on a bidet adventure and she’s in studio to tell us all about it. Also this week Edwin finally tells us his cowshit in the hair story, we pitch a new dog kennel sitcom and reveal the real killer from hit crime documentary The Staircase.

89: REISSUE #36 | Small Fighting Talk with Trevor Browne

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0000

A year ago Trevor Browne joined us to review office small talk. What topic will give you the most mileage and bore you the least? Also in this episode – Trevor’s history of fighting at school, a T-Rex Formula for working out if a Jurassic Park film is any good and why you shouldn’t feed Scottish post-rock bands after midnight.

88: REISSUE #65 | Christmas Special with Leo Varadkar & Giles Brody

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:01:03 -0000

Last December Comedian Giles Brody and cool Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined us for a bumper Christmas episode. We covered all the big topics you’d expect from a holiday special - Does lion urine keep away wily Dublin foxes? Which is the better Christmas movie – Steve Jobs or Passion of the Christ? Plus a wrapping paper rap battle, improvised Christmas songs, a terrible seasonal quiz and a few surprise special guests.

87: REISSUE #46 | Butt York with Hannah Mamalis

Tue, 29 May 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Last year actor/comedian Hannah Mamalis joined us to review the sad time she spent in New York and why the sport of putting things up your butt is due a resurgence. Also this week - how do you Greek up a yoghurt? Can you become a CSI expert for 19 euro? And why is Edwin’s Butt Fest jingle a thing of wondrous beauty?

86: #86 | Later Gator Haters with Lacey McGarrigle

Tue, 22 May 2018 05:22:00 -0000

Cian’s second cousin from Florida comes to visit and it soon becomes apparent that tensions run deep in the extended family. Alligator farms, childhood kidnappings in Disneyland and an exciting investment opportunity for Cian and Edwin all feature in today’s episode. Special thanks to Erin McGathy.

85: #85 | Promoting Podcasts with Paschal Podcast (inventor of the podcast)

Mon, 14 May 2018 10:53:24 -0000

Giles Brody joins us this week to reveal the truth behind The Fields of Athenry. Unfortunately due to technical difficulties most of the episode is taken up with a promotional ad that is crashed by Paschal Podcast, the inventor of podcasts. Apologies to Giles, we’ll have him back on soon hopefully.

84: #84 | The Long Dark Twenties

Tue, 08 May 2018 08:56:27 -0000

Kelly Shatter and Luke Benson, stars of The Long Dark Twenties, join us to talk about season two of their web-series this week. Meanwhile Edwin’s travel spinoff show gets off to a terrible start and our new landlord and presidential hopeful Richie Grace drops by to evict us from the studio.

83: #83 | Gesundheit with Fiona Frawley

Tue, 01 May 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Comedian Fiona Frawley hates how you sneeze. And this week she's going to finally tell you why. Also in this episode - fond memories of Blazin’ Squad, repurposing other podcasts on the HeadStuff Podcast Network and Edwin and Fiona explain why acting sucks.

82: #82 | Don’t Ask, Don’t Listen with Dick Liver

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Veteran broadcaster Dick Liver joins us this week to talk about his drug-fuelled days in RTÉ, playing Russian Roulette with Larry Gogan, feuding with Mike Murphy and his brief time on Republic of Telly with Edwin Sammon.

81: #81 | The Actor’s Purpose with Dylan Purpose (actor)

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:25:05 -0000

Dublin actor Dylan Purpose is a rising star so we decided to get him on the show before he’s far too big for his boots and for podcasts like ours. He tells us about his one man version of The Guard, how not being able to remember lines has helped his career and he demonstrates his mastery of accents for us.

80: #80 | Remaining Alive with Barry Gibb

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0000

In a very special episode Bee Gees surviving member Barry Gibb joins Cian in studio to discuss his band’s long history, the truth about his romance with Barbara Stresiand and how helium was their biggest influence.

79: #79 | Laser Apes with Kevin O’Sullivan

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0000

It’s comedian Kevin O’Sullivan’s first time in the Reviewables hotseat – because last time we tried to have him on he slept in! We discuss Smart Phone Anxiety, the origins of Lightsabers. the ethics of skipping video game cut scenes and why 90’s show Dinosaurs freaked him out.

78: #78 | Straight White Ginger with Grace Mulvey

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0000

Comedian Grace Mulvey can't wait for a female Hitler and thinks it’s about time that straight white men took back the world of improv. Also this week Maggie Thatcher’s comedy attempts, we improve The Crown and what if Trump just became president to work on his golf game.

77: #77 | Recorded in Advance with Patser Murray

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:50:00 -0000

This week comedian Patser Murray joins us to find out why Edwin is the Robin Hood of bike thievery and why James Cameron is hunting Muhammad Ali’s Olympic medal. Also this week we launch the world’s worst researched crime podcast and try to hide the fact that this episode was recorded in advance.

76: #76 | Ireland’s Got President with Richie Grace

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:40:44 -0000

Property Developer and part-time philanthropist Richie Grace (Rory Connolly) joins us to talk about his upcoming bid for the presidency. He also talks about his many years on the boards of holding companies, how flame throwers can be used to heat your home and why mandatory bodhrán lessons are the way forward.

75: #75 | Hang Sammon with Podge McNamee

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 10:29:13 -0000

Ham Sandwich Guitar Man Podge McNamee is our guest this week and since Cian didn’t bother to show up we have two co-hosts - Kevin McGahern and Bridget Clare Johns. Questions answered this week - why does Edwin have cabin guilt? Is Podge the hungriest man in music? How accurate is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre? And who wants to hear some gross toilet stories?

74: #74 | Cushing Number with Oisin Hanlon

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Comedian Oisin Hanlon tries to review Star Wars Rogue One but the film sent him on a life-changing odyssey in Spain that involved homeless models, filthy swinging and a lot of questionable decisions. Now he’s in AA, so he reviews that for us instead on the latest Reviewables. Enjoy!

73: #73 | Pizza Lolly with Tom O’Mahony.

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:59:29 -0000

Tom O’Mahony is on this week to talk about why we import rabbits from Italy, what’s going on with Flat Earthers and why we’re all going to get rich from inventing Pizza Lollies. Also this week – why are chewy drinks disgusting and when it comes to Death Row meals, why is revenge a dish best served very very hot.

72: #72 | Mr. Dempsey’s Opus with Peter McGann

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000

Peter McGann joins us briefly this week before we give Edwin a surprise with a visit from his old school principal Mr. Dempsey. He runs us through his colourful life which takes in phrenology, aromatherapy, the dark web, unexplained fires and why he’s a master of ‘old sciences’. Tickets for Pulp Injection: [https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/shows/873583679](https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/shows/873583679)

71: #71 | The Helen Bauer Power Half-Hour

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 10:57:10 -0000

English comedian Helen Bauer tells us how great it was to grow up in a service station somewhere south of London. Then there’s a Kardashian/Star Wars cultural exchange and Edwin introduces us to the concept of Arse Memory. There’s way too much toilet talk this week. Waaay too much! Seriously don’t listen to this episode while eating.

69: #69 | Positive Honking with Brian Gallagher

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:42:54 -0000

Comedian Brian Gallagher has sat through more competency based interviews than he cares to remember. He tells us why they’re all shite! Also this week: Why are geese fascists, why is our spinoff podcast about middle-class cheese and why does Cian rely solely on lemons to defend himself in a home-invasion situation?

#68 | Inside Your HeadStuff with Martin Fahy & Jonathan Sammon

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:12:55 -0000

We’ve got a bumper episode this week with monkey expert Martin Fahy and Edwin’s brother Jonathan Sammon. They discuss Faith Healer Compounds in Offaly and where isn’t appropriate for the laying on of hands. The Sammon brothers air some family grievances and Martin gives us his top three gross things that have lived in his […] La entrada Reviewables #68 | Inside Your HeadStuff with Martin Fahy & Jonathan Sammon se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#67 | A Boy or Something with Marise Gaughan

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:28:16 -0000

Comedian Marise Gaughan runs through the difficulty of having an unusual name. Edwin reveals that his father gets his name wrong all the time. Then it’s a quick jog through ranking sex offenders, swooning over Elon Musk and a whole lot of bum stuff. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You can now […] La entrada Reviewables #67 | A Boy or Something with Marise Gaughan se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#66 | The Begrudge Report with Alison Spittle & Clare Monnelly

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 05:07:36 -0000

Alison Spittle and Clare Monnelly, the stars of RTE’s Nowhere Fast, help us welcome in 2018. They help us answer the most pressing questions of the New Year – who is the most begrudged Irish celebrity? When do doctors learn that an oesophagus is not called a throat hole? Who does Edwin think is a “Lovely Man”? […] La entrada Reviewables #66 | The Begrudge Report with Alison Spittle & Clare Monnelly se publicó primero en Headstuff.

Best of The HeadStuff Podcast Network 2017

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 10:36:02 -0000

So here we are, at the end of another year, the 2017th year… can you believe there have already be 2017 years on this planet? Amazing really. Anyway, what we have compiled here is the best of The HeadStuff Podcast Network 2017, short clips from a range of our shows. If something piques your fancy, […] La entrada Best of The HeadStuff Podcast Network 2017 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#65 | Christmas Special with Giles Brody & Leo Varadkar

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 05:15:38 -0000

Comedian Giles Brody and cool Taoiseach Leo Varadkar join us for our bumper Christmas episode. We cover all the big topics you’d expect in December. Does lion’s urine keep away wily Dublin foxes? Which is the better Christmas movie – Steve Jobs or Passion of the Christ? Plus a wrapping paper rap battle, improvised Christmas […] La entrada Reviewables #65 | Christmas Special with Giles Brody & Leo Varadkar se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#64 | Speed Freak with Stephen Colfer

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 06:06:37 -0000

Actor and writer Stephen Colfer is ashamed of how he listens to podcasts. Is he a freak? Find out on this episode! Also this week – how do you beat Youtube copyright, how bulletproof are sharks and why did T.S. Elliot mainly write poems about oral sex? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook […] La entrada Reviewables #64 | Speed Freak with Stephen Colfer se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#63 | Half Price with Keith Fox

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:30:27 -0000

How many discount massages and photography sessions can one man need? Comedian Keith Fox is here to answer that question. Also this week – is there a stroke emoji? Do you use ATM Machines? And what did Edwin’s agent insist we edit out of the podcast?? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You […] La entrada Reviewables #63 | Half Price with Keith Fox se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#62 | LA, Story? With Aoife Dooley

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 06:08:16 -0000

Creator of Your One Nikita and author of How to Deal With Poxes Aoife Dooley is in studio this week to review LA in all its seedy glory. She talks about hitting celebrity nightclubs in Penney’s flip-flops, meeting weirdoes everywhere and accidentally ending up at an orgy near Venice Beach. Also this week – Rasputin died in […] La entrada Reviewables #62 | LA, Story? With Aoife Dooley se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#61 | Bin Day with Colm McGlinchey

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:22:57 -0000

Resident host of The Comedy Crunch Colm McGlinchey carries things up and down stairs a lot and now finally he gets to review this important topic. Then it’s three men talking about the scourge of bin juice. Also this week – why nobody likes clowns in cinemas, who gets sick on VR and why Colm […] La entrada Reviewables #61 | Bin Day with Colm McGlinchey se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#60 | Fashion Tips with Ardal O’Hanlon

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:45:51 -0000

This week Ardal O’Hanlon joins Cian and stand-in co-host (and former Taoiseach) Kevin McGahern to talk about why he’s going to start wearing unfashionable clothing soon. Also this week – is celery really a food or just a dip delivery system? What insects has Ardal eaten? And why does Kevin have the underwear of an overweight […] La entrada Reviewables #60 | Fashion Tips with Ardal O’Hanlon se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#59 | Talkin’ Trousers with Joe Rooney

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 06:35:28 -0000

Former fake priest Joe Rooney drops by the studio to review trousers, living on a boat and the rights and wrongs of throwing underpants at your kids. Also this week we answer the big questions – Is Tom Cruise an undercover agent? What’s the problem with button-fly jeans and Why does nobody get haunted by […] La entrada Reviewables #59 | Talkin’ Trousers with Joe Rooney se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#58 | Make Your Own Ghost Cat with Rob Stears

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:00:43 -0000

Illustrator Rob Stears drops by to review Ghost Cats (and how to make them), Dying from a Cold and the evil that is Cake in a Mug. Also this week somebody gave Edwin a soundboard of creepy sound effects and they really shouldn’t have. It’s our only-topical-for-one-day Halloween spooktacular! Buy Rob’s book HERE Follow Reviewables on Twitter and […] La entrada Reviewables #58 | Make Your Own Ghost Cat with Rob Stears se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#57 | Dog Vests with Lisa Casey

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:30:43 -0000

This week Dundalk comedian Lisa Casey stops by to review coping mechanisms and try to plug her new dog vest business. Also this week – how sound was George Michael? Are champagne crisps gross? Is reading while walking illegal? And why is Elon Musk skateboarding uphill in Dublin?? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on […] La entrada Reviewables #57 | Dog Vests with Lisa Casey se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#56 | Dial T for Taoiseach with Leo Varadkar

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:44:56 -0000

While waiting for former Republic of Telly presenter Kevin McGahern to turn up Edwin and Cian are paid a visit by none other than Ireland’s coolest ever Taoiseach – Leo Varadkar. He talks about being cool, dropping yokes, milk baths, why he’s so cool and of course his many fights with famous bands over the […] La entrada Reviewables #56 | Dial T for Taoiseach with Leo Varadkar se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#55 | Pimp My Podcast with Martin Angolo & Ger Staunton

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:46:15 -0000

Martin Angolo and Ger Staunton from the Canary in a Comedy Goldmine podcast join us in studio this week. Martin has suggestions for how Reviewables could be better and he’s even written an ad for us! Cian, Edwin and Ger are forced to try out Martin’s topical jokes for the listeners and we get a […] La entrada Reviewables #55 | Pimp My Podcast with Martin Angolo & Ger Staunton se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#54 | Live at Dublin Podcast Festival with Karl Spain

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:56:57 -0000

Karl Spain joins us for our Dublin Podcast Festival live show recorded in the Sugar Club, Dublin. Karl reviews a stag party that resulted in Edwin being flashed and a fake story about Karl being reported in the national media. Cian and Edwin review each other. Karl recounts the sex injury he kept to himself […] La entrada Reviewables #54 | Live at Dublin Podcast Festival with Karl Spain se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#53 | The Return of Ryan Cullen

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 06:07:47 -0000

We’ve come a long way in the last year and this week we find out if Ryan Cullen has too. Donegal’s most loved/hated comedian, Ryan Cullen joins us to review the new-look HeadStuff podcast studio and also to share his love of 1990’s cartoon Street Sharks with us. Also this week Edwin reveals why he […] La entrada Reviewables #53 | The Return of Ryan Cullen se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#52 | On the Road with Liam Nugent & Fr. Quigg (Part 2)

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:45:56 -0000

In this thrilling conclusion to our Cliffs of Moher special the lads manage to successfully survive the completely real cliff-hanger ending of last week’s show. Liam tells us why he regrets ever getting involved in podcasting. We run an ice-cream holster idea through the Dragon’s Den process and Liam recounts his brave attempts to rip […] La entrada Reviewables #52 | On the Road with Liam Nugent & Fr. Quigg (Part 2) se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#51 | On the Road with Liam Nugent & Fr. Quigg (Part 1)

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 04:51:48 -0000

Recorded in a small hut by the Cliffs of Moher this week’s episode features comedian/disturbed young man Liam Nugent and evil, elderly priest Father Quigg who join us to fight with Edwin, review bicyclists and play some clips from their commentary track for The Day The Clown Cried. With a Stallone-inspired ending this is the first of […] La entrada Reviewables #51 | On the Road with Liam Nugent & Fr. Quigg (Part 1) se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#50 | Fight Your Friends with Emma Doran

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 06:12:32 -0000

Things get unexpectedly violent on our fiftieth episode as Emma Doran reviews her former best friends. Street fights, Wendy House prisoners, dead pets and a whack off a shoe all feature as Emma brings us back to her childhood in spectacular style. Also this week a review of the Five Second Rule as suggested by […] La entrada Reviewables #50 | Fight Your Friends with Emma Doran se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#49 | George Hook: The Horrible Tasty Truth with Kevin Gildea

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:01:02 -0000

Legal letters are assured as Kevin Gildea reveals the horrible, tasty truth about George Hook in this week’s revelation-filled episode. Also this week – why are Subway putting sugar in your sandwiches? Why is The Master so good? Why isn’t Cian sure about being an agnostic? Tickets for Reviewables LIVE at the Dublin Podcast Festival […] La entrada Reviewables #49 | George Hook: The Horrible Tasty Truth with Kevin Gildea se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#48 | Stale Democracy Biscuits with Michael Redmond

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 06:47:40 -0000

On this week’s episode we talk medicinal LSD, urban beekeeping, late night biscuit baking and try and determine if democracy has become a mockery with Fr. Stone himself, Michael Redmond. Cian also reveals his deep and extensive knowledge of the feudal system and Edwin sounds like he has been placed in a bubble for his […] La entrada Reviewables #48 | Stale Democracy Biscuits with Michael Redmond se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#47 | Internet Brain Tingles with Darren Lalor

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:27:54 -0000

This week comedian, Facts channel contributor and voice over person Darren Lalor discusses politician cosplay, bus etiquette, inter bag breeding, chiropractors and the actual thing he came on to talk about, ASMR which is an acronym for something very interesting. To find out what, you’ll have to listen to the show. Tickets for Reviewables LIVE […] La entrada Reviewables #47 | Internet Brain Tingles with Darren Lalor se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#46 | Butt York with Hannah Mamalis

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 06:45:24 -0000

An emotional episode this week as actor/comedian Hannah Mamalis reviews the sad time she spent in New York and why the sport of putting things up your butt is due a resurgence. Also this week – how do you Greek up a yoghurt? Can you become a CSI expert for 19 euro? And why is […] La entrada Reviewables #46 | Butt York with Hannah Mamalis se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#45 | Behind the scenes at the Vodafone Comedy Festival

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 13:50:10 -0000

Bonus Episode! Edwin wandered the Iveagh Gardens to give you a feel for what goes on behind the scenes at a comedy festival. Tim Key reviews Guinness glasses. Foil, Arms & Hog tell us how they’re really a James Brown tribute act. Karl Spain falls down a well. Colin Chadwick bothers fish and Emman Idama […] La entrada Reviewables #45 | Behind the scenes at the Vodafone Comedy Festival se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#44 | Live at the Vodafone Comedy Festival

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:05:37 -0000

Reviewables Live was recorded in a packed tent at the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin with special guests Andrea Farrell, Erin McGathy, Kevin McGahern and Ronan Grace. Titanic Stories, Bill Clinton Statues and Sex Cooking all feature. Plus – an exclusive review of Kevin’s feature film debut by someone who hasn’t seen it yet. If you […] La entrada Reviewables #44 | Live at the Vodafone Comedy Festival se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#43 | The Return of Johnny Candon

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 06:22:08 -0000

This week we pull an episode out of the archives and bring you more from our conversation last January with Johnny Candon. Johnny tells us what happens when a Tardis falls apart, Edwin is very prescient about Dr. Who developments and we wonder which Bond actor would work as a Timelord. Also this week – […] La entrada Reviewables #43 | The Return of Johnny Candon se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#42 | Alone Time with Danny Ryan

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:23:46 -0000

Limerick comedian Danny Ryan reviews the many, many hours he spent alone as a young man exploring the disappointing landscape of his imagination. Danny also reveals the origin story of The Air Stander – a superhero with the ability to not be blown over by a light breeze. Also this week – cat cafés, hate […] La entrada Reviewables #42 | Alone Time with Danny Ryan se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#41 | Eat Dirt with Colum McDonnell

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:45:52 -0000

Colum McDonnell digs in to his childhood with Cian and Edwin this week – toy soldiers, war comics and cheating at chess are all reviewed. Also this week – Nazi boardgames, French anti-masturbation books and the bizarre dirt-eating Americans of Amazon. Wilhelm Scream Compilation: Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You can now […] La entrada Reviewables #41 | Eat Dirt with Colum McDonnell se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#40 | Ground Control with Conor O’Toole

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 09:00:45 -0000

Conor O’Toole rates and reviews ground coverings this week. What’s so good about grass and why does he hate sand? Listen in to find out. Also this week – Leaving Cert Mystery Shoppers, Seeing-Eye Velociraptors and Walking Stick Martial Arts. It’s Episode Forty of Reviewables and We’re Using A Lot of Capital Letters! Conor is […] La entrada Reviewables #40 | Ground Control with Conor O’Toole se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#39 | Sprog Tales with Ciara King

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:09:03 -0000

2FM DJ Ciara King joins us in studio to discuss why she can’t relate to comedians doing material about their children. Some strict rules for childhood TV remakes are laid down before Edwin treats us to his own unique version of the Diff’rent Strokes theme song. What celebrity family is Ciara stalking on Instagram and […] La entrada Reviewables #39 | Sprog Tales with Ciara King se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#38 | Inbox Diving with Julie Jay

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:36:03 -0000

After five minutes’ meticulous research, comedian Julie Jay decides to review the contents of her inbox. Riddler date requests, oblivious sexual overtones and unreadable emojis all feature. Names have been redacted to protect the not-so-innocent. Also this week – dogs in cinemas, growing up in a confession box and how to get your hands on tickets […] La entrada Reviewables #38 | Inbox Diving with Julie Jay se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#37 | Rule of Three with Kevin McGahern

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:01:39 -0000

Republic of Telly presenter Kevin McGahern joins us for the most controversial reviews ever recorded in the Reviewables studio. We get our first phone-in guest and it’s none other than Liveline presenter Joe Duffy! Also this week – who is all turned around on the issue of hitting children, why has it been a Buzz […] La entrada Reviewables #37 | Rule of Three with Kevin McGahern se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#36 | Small Fighting Talk with Trevor Browne

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 06:55:06 -0000

The self-appointed prince of Irish comedy Trevor Browne reviews office small talk this week. What topic will give you the most mileage and bore you the least? Also in this episode – Trevor’s history of fighting at school, a T-Rex Formula for working out if a Jurassic Park film is any good and why you […] La entrada Reviewables #36 | Small Fighting Talk with Trevor Browne se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#35 | Hold that Door with Temper-Mental MissElayneous

Tue, 30 May 2017 10:14:38 -0000

Spoken word artist Temper-Mental MissElayneous lays down the law about opening doors for people. She also tells us about knowing her own mind at a young age, how social media can appeal to charity narcissists and treats us to the first in-studio Reviewables performance. Also this week – handwriting self-hatred, vegetarian meat and Edwin sings […] La entrada Reviewables #35 | Hold that Door with Temper-Mental MissElayneous se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#34 | Cats in Pants with Paul Tylak

Tue, 23 May 2017 06:25:32 -0000

Paul Tylak drops by the studio to ask and answer many of the day’s burning questions: Why don’t songs tell stories anymore? Why do cats not wear pants? What would a Christopher Walken sing-a-long album sound like? Who remembers the Stephen Hawking Mysteries? And why aren’t you allowed record your own phone-calls for training purposes? […] La entrada Reviewables #34 | Cats in Pants with Paul Tylak se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#33 | It’s the End of the World with George Fox

Tue, 16 May 2017 09:42:34 -0000

Comedian, Facts Channel Contributor and Hat Wearer George Fox joins us as we settle in for the end of the world. George reviews apocalypse scenarios in order of preference, reappraises his opinion on two erstwhile-cool Hollywood icons and together we discover why Enid Blyton was so fond of dropping F-bombs. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join […] La entrada Reviewables #33 | It’s the End of the World with George Fox se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#32 | You’re Fired with Emman Idama

Tue, 09 May 2017 06:05:01 -0000

Ever been fired? Ever been made to watch a forty minute video of you doing the thing that you got fired for first? Emman Idama was and he’s here to share it with us. Also this week – a review of Grafton Street that encourages arson, is ‘it’s just a bridge’ a valid criticism of […] La entrada Reviewables #32 | You’re Fired with Emman Idama se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#31 | Drugs in a Cup with Tara Flynn

Tue, 02 May 2017 09:44:38 -0000

Remember when advertisements were good? And by ‘good’ we mean really terrible? Well Tara Flynn does and she wants that idyllic time back goddamn it. Also in this week’s show – why Cian will never get to be in an ad, why naked comedy posters are far too common and why you should read the […] La entrada Reviewables #31 | Drugs in a Cup with Tara Flynn se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#30 | Supermarket United with Seán Burke

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 07:51:05 -0000

This week comedian Seán Burke drops by to talk football fans. Cian and Edwin try instilling a fear of flying in him. There’s look at reviews of pickle juice and edible insects and a new disgusting use for sheep’s eye-sockets is discovered. This episode is kindly sponsored by the National Supermarket Council. Tickets for Reviewables […] La entrada Reviewables #30 | Supermarket United with Seán Burke se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#29 | Beaning There with Stephen Bradley

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:28:25 -0000

Stephen Bradley hates beans… or does he? By the end of this episode even he wasn’t sure. Also in this episode: Who makes toast from scratch, who’s living in the studio basement and which Hollywood star do you want on your shower curtain? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You […] La entrada Reviewables #29 | Beaning There with Stephen Bradley se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#28 | Racist Insides with Damian Clark

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:16:52 -0000

Aussie comedy guy Damian Clark drops by and lets us in on a little secret – to beat cancer you have to be racist on the inside. Edwin reviews Sonic the Hedgehog 3, we find a mystery white pill in the studio, Cian invents Bum Pie and Damo gives us a great milkshake flavor and […] La entrada Reviewables #28 | Racist Insides with Damian Clark se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#27 | Quantum Casting with Cormac Moore

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 09:40:08 -0000

He’s the host of Fully Charged on Spin 103.8 but for one morning only Cormac Moore can swear into a microphone without getting in trouble! He takes us through the world of bullshit financial self-help books and we discover the only way to make money through them is to write your own! Also this week […] La entrada Reviewables #27 | Quantum Casting with Cormac Moore se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#26 | Lack of the Oirish with Peter McGann

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:13:56 -0000

There’s a lot of them out there, they’re cringe-worthily embarrassing and Peter McGann is on this week’s show to review them. Yes it’s the awful Hollywood Oirish accent. Also this week find out why Irish soap operas are actually made in Poland, if a Bill Cosby dating advice book is a real thing and why […] La entrada Reviewables #26 | Lack of the Oirish with Peter McGann se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#25 | Sequelitis with Gordon Rochford

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 06:41:37 -0000

He’s one half of Those Conspiracy Guys and he hates cash-in movie sequels and spinoffs. He’s Gordon Rochford and he’s wrong about Babe 2: Pig in the City! Also this week – prank pregnancy tests, fake poo and the longest plug we’ve ever had. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook […] La entrada Reviewables #25 | Sequelitis with Gordon Rochford se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#23 | Untenable Existential Crisis with Eve Darcy

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:57:11 -0000

Eve Darcy tries to make listeners and hosts alike doubt their very existence with a badly written children’s book. Also this week – saxophone-playing rats, rapper cookbooks and terrible metaphors for the meaning of life. It’s Reviewables, Eve Darcy tickets: http://limerickfringe.com/performance/thats-why/ Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You can now […] La entrada Reviewables #23 | Untenable Existential Crisis with Eve Darcy se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#22 | Carwash Remakes with Giles Brody

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:28:22 -0000

Why do some many Hollywood films become shoddy foreign remakes? Giles Brody comes in to review this disturbing trend for us. Also this week – Why is Cian only allowed supervised weekend access to his car? Why does Edwin dispute that it’s a golden age for television? And will Grossmas Day be the next hit […] La entrada Reviewables #22 | Carwash Remakes with Giles Brody se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#21 | TARDIS Latte with Johnny Candon

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:18:01 -0000

Johnny Candon pays his first visit to the Reviewables studio and brings us on a whirlwind review session covering Doctor Who’s preferred method of transport, Gary Lineker’s boxer shorts, Patrick Stewart’s chest, horrible gingerbread-flavoured coffee and flatulence-filtering underwear. Check it out! Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You can now […] La entrada Reviewables #21 | TARDIS Latte with Johnny Candon se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#20 | My Fungal Valentine with Ruth Hunter

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:30:56 -0000

It’s Valentine’s Day so we’re talking fungal foot infections with Ruth Hunter. Also today a first for the podcast as we smell-sample some cheap perfume, ideal for a last minute Valentine’s gift. And we’re talking Death Witches, Nelly Frittatas and Vomit Tuxedos. How’s that for romance? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network […] La entrada Reviewables #20 | My Fungal Valentine with Ruth Hunter se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#19 | Deli Social Work with Laura Byrne

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:10:20 -0000

Laura Byrne lays down the law on what’s acceptable when it comes to breakfast rolls and how best to avoid being barred from your local crappy deli. Also this week – Edwin embarks on his jingle project, ready-cooked smoke flavoured sausage disgusts everyone and who really pays the price for VIP sections in nightclubs?? Follow […] La entrada Reviewables #19 | Deli Social Work with Laura Byrne se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#18 | Energy Waffles with Sharon Mannion

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 06:30:12 -0000

Forced child musical education is on the agenda today as comedian Sharon Mannion recalls the curse of the button accordion. Also this week – What happened to Birdseye Potato Waffles? Who actually likes energy drinks? And what is the one redeeming feature of Brown Thomas? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on […] La entrada Reviewables #18 | Energy Waffles with Sharon Mannion se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#17 | Pottery PDA with Erin McGathy

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:30:24 -0000

Comedian and host of the This Feels Terrible Podcast Erin McGathy joins Cian and Edwin and she’s brought a list. Why are public displays of affection better in Ireland than LA? What’s wrong with Ghost? Who keeps an erection collection? And how did stop smoking guru Allen Carr really die? Plus church reviews that will […] La entrada Reviewables #17 | Pottery PDA with Erin McGathy se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#16 | Interrogate Cereal with Martin Angolo

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:06:37 -0000

Martin Angolo lies about cereal and Cian and Edwin rightfully treat him as a hostile witness. Later, Edwin takes over the Review Anew section to reappraise Martin’s bullfighting joke. Also in this episode, bathroom etiquette when you’re in a cult, confused baristas and the pickled pleasures of life. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff […] La entrada Reviewables #16 | Interrogate Cereal with Martin Angolo se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#15 | All the Cheese with Danny O’Brien

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 06:46:48 -0000

Resident Host of the Comedy Crunch Danny O’Brien joins us to talk about turning over a new leaf in the new year and why that’s total nonsense. Also in today’s episode the worst excuses for not going to work, Edwin launches his presidential campaign and the return of our old friend mechanically separated chicken. Follow […] La entrada Reviewables #15 | All the Cheese with Danny O’Brien se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#14 | Puppet Sauce with Rory Connolly

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 11:24:22 -0000

Our first episode of 2017 sees Rory Connolly from Diet of Worms reviewing beermats and telling us why they’re illegal in Edinburgh in the month of August. Also phone card myths, where are sand baboons from and is a two-way mirror just a fancy name for a window? All this and much much more are […] La entrada Reviewables #14 | Puppet Sauce with Rory Connolly se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#13 | Christmas Buckaroos with Jim Elliott and Fred Cooke

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:00:09 -0000

It’s the Christmas Special! To celebrate we have cheap booze and even cheaper guests. Fred Cooke and Jim Elliott join us to talk buckaroo, pigeon children, festive poos and sexy Santas. Would the nativity have benefited from the addition of Buckaroo? Are inflatable horns really a waste of money? All this and more in our […] La entrada Reviewables #13 | Christmas Buckaroos with Jim Elliott and Fred Cooke se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#12 |Beauty and the Bah Humbug with Andrea Farrell

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:30:39 -0000

Andrea Farrell joins us this week and tells us why Beauty and the Beast is forever linked with a childhood trauma for her and why they shouldn’t thaw out frozen Walt Disney anytime soon. Also theft from the studio, a Christmassy beer and are the mountains really a good first date location? Follow Reviewables on Twitter […] La entrada Reviewables #12 |Beauty and the Bah Humbug with Andrea Farrell se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#11 | Bat Mouths with Ronan Grace

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:17:11 -0000

Comedian Ronan Grace racks up more reviews than any guest so far – going from continental cuisine to batmen via robot putdowns, burger joint DJs and problematic nipples. Also this week what movie does Edwin find both confusing and erotic? And finally a Trip Advisor review of months. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff […] La entrada Reviewables #11 | Bat Mouths with Ronan Grace se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#10 | Man Bun Union with Joanne McNally

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:40:00 -0000

Joanne McNally tells us why this ‘going out’ lark is dead to her and how she’s all turned around on man buns. Edwin introduces us to Blades the new drug craze and we figure out what would happen if the Podcast Union went on strike. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on […] La entrada Reviewables #10 | Man Bun Union with Joanne McNally se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#9 | Mouth Failures with Steve Bennett

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 06:41:12 -0000

Steve Bennett (Irish Comedian of the Year 2016) reviews schadenfreude and tells us why he adores bad entertainment. Also this week the sinister Street Cleaner’s Union revealed and our first beef – we call out Vit-Hit drinks for being so darn creepy. Fight! Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook Artwork […] La entrada Reviewables #9 | Mouth Failures with Steve Bennett se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#8 | Broken Hoop Dreams with Norma Sheahan.

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:58:46 -0000

Norma Sheahan (Moone Boy, Can’t Cope Won’t Cope) joins us for an episode that has it all – an impenetrable bottle, a fleeing guest, disgusting recipes and a song to close the show. Plus why read a book when you can just shoot it? And how many people have actually died in Norma’s gym? Icelandic […] La entrada Reviewables #8 | Broken Hoop Dreams with Norma Sheahan. se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#7 | Craft Haribo Lager with Pat McDonnell

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:05:31 -0000

Pat McDonnell (Father Ted, Savage Eye) drops by to let us know why eggs are unnatural and how Haribo and cheap lager are virtually identical to a good craft IPA. Also this episode – why does Edwin hate Google Maps and why is Cian trying to murder Edwin? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff […] La entrada Reviewables #7 | Craft Haribo Lager with Pat McDonnell se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#6 | US Election Egg Special with Shawna Scott

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:13:35 -0000

Sexsiopa.ie owner Shawna Scott reviews absentee voting for the US Election and revises her opinion on wine. Also Edwin tells us why Westworld season two will be set in Mullingar and Cian tries to explain the nightmare that is the Egg Master. Listen to Shawna’s podcast, Our Sexual History, here. Egg Master Review Follow Reviewables on […] La entrada Reviewables #6 | US Election Egg Special with Shawna Scott se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#5 | Colin Farrell Harassment Club with Ger Staunton

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:16:18 -0000

Ger Staunton on how a love of rubbish football led him to free pints in Belgium and the foundation of the Colin Farrell Harassment Club. Also we review the latest dance craze – The Awkward Bounce – and why are prisoners barred from reviewing their accommodation on Tripadvisor? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff […] La entrada Reviewables #5 | Colin Farrell Harassment Club with Ger Staunton se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#4 | The Sickness Charts with Alison Spittle

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:40:06 -0000

Comedian Alison Spittle is in studio to rank illnesses in order of preference. Bed rest, sympathy and ability to watch boxsets are the criteria used. How does Flu size up to the Big C? Also this week illegal tips on avoiding train fares and the self-appointed nightclub king of Ireland. The DeNiro article: https://www.buzzfeed.com/annehelenpetersen/the-shaming-of-robert-de-niro Follow […] La entrada Reviewables #4 | The Sickness Charts with Alison Spittle se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#3 | Meatball Chandeliers with Eric Lalor

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 02:38:37 -0000

Eric Lalor, the most evil man in Carrigstown, drops in to review returning to the gym as an auld fellah. We sample rabbit-dropping-esque meatballs that remind Eric of his childhood. Also – how much does a chandelier add to the price of a Chinese takeaway? And are funerals really bad for tourism? Follow Reviewables on […] La entrada Reviewables #3 | Meatball Chandeliers with Eric Lalor se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#2 | Raisin Graves with Ryan Cullen

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:17:38 -0000

Comedian Ryan Cullen reviews raisins and explains why they make him so very very angry. Why does spam taste like Northern Ireland? The barmbrack myth gets busted and Cian knows little to nothing about UFC. Hosted by Cian McGarrigle and Edwin Sammon. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook Artwork by […] La entrada Reviewables #2 | Raisin Graves with Ryan Cullen se publicó primero en Headstuff.

#1 | Hotdog Dating with Grainne McKeever

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 03:28:55 -0000

It’s our first episode! To kick it all off we have comedian Grainne McKeever in to review online dating and propose a few changes that will either make it better or far far worse. We test a jar of Wikinger hot dogs (aka murder cylinders) and Grainne revises her views on curry. All this plus […] La entrada Reviewables #1 | Hotdog Dating with Grainne McKeever se publicó primero en Headstuff.

REVIEWABLES | Trailer for brand new podcast on HeadStuff Podcast Network

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:49:26 -0000

Reviewables is the brand new podcast from The HeadStuff Podcast Network. Every week Cian McGarrigle and his trusty co-host Edwin Sammon will review the overlooked moments and lowbrow pleasures of life. They will review the things that others won’t, from mystery meat to life’s defeats. The first episode will be released next Tuesday 27th of September, […] La entrada REVIEWABLES | Trailer for brand new podcast on HeadStuff Podcast Network se publicó primero en Headstuff.