Summary
Movember is back, and the hosts emphasize the importance of participating in various activities to support men's health, including mental health awareness and cancer prevention. They encourage listeners to sign up at movember.com and commit to growing mustaches or engaging in other fundraising activities throughout the month.
The conversation shifts to humorous anecdotes about their experiences with guests and the challenges of navigating Dublin's car parks. They share stories about their podcast journey, including the evolution from audio-only episodes to a full video format, and the excitement of live shows. The hosts reflect on their growth, the challenges of getting guests to travel to their location in Tipperary, and the unique stories that have emerged from their podcast.
A significant highlight includes a charity event they organized for the Children's Health Foundation Ireland, which raised €200,000 to support a local children's hospital. The hosts recount the emotional experience of presenting the donation and the impact it will have on the hospital's resources. They also discuss their upcoming events, including a live show and a festival, showcasing their commitment to entertaining and uplifting their audience while giving back to the community.
Show Notes
The 2 Johnnies made the trip up from Tipperary this week for a long overdue bit of craic with the lads. They didn’t arrive in brown boots, so we were off to a promising start. There’s no shortage of mad stories, from recording a podcast in their jocks in a roasting car to a guitar smash that left one Johnny finishing the show and the other heading to hospital with part of his finger hanging off. We also found out why their local grave digger is harder to book than Garth Brooks, and why an egg throwing champion is a dangerous man to stand in front of. Amongst all the carry on, there’s also a very personal story about Johnny Smacks’ son, the hospital staff who looked after him, and how the pair turned their gratitude into something special. Four lads, two podcasts, and somehow Roddy Collins still manages to get a word in. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture. RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on [email protected]
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