S5Ep9: Pat Shortt & Faye Shortt: Comedy, Characters & The Stories Behind the Laughs | Under Construction Podcast S05 E09
Under Construction with ChadwicksShow Notes
Irish comedy legend Pat Shortt and his daughter Faye Shortt join Under Construction for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation. From unforgettable improv moments and epic breakfast roll tales to behind-the-scenes stories from Father Ted and their viral D'Unbelievables sketches, Pat and Faye share the craft, chaos, and charm behind their comedy.
Topics include:
How Pat & Faye developed their comedic style
The magic of improv (and a few unexpected turns!)
Building characters like Michael the Builder
Life in the spotlight & navigating fame
The evolution from stage to social media
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their work, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and a dash of mischief.
Follow Chadwicks, Donncha, and the Guests:
🔗 Chadwicks Website: www.chadwicks.ie
📲 Follow Chadwicks on Instagram: @chadwicks_ie
📲 Follow Chadwicks on TikTok: @chadwicksie
📲 Follow Donncha O’Callaghan: @donnchaocallaghan 📲 Follow Pat Shortt: @patshortt1 📲 Follow Faye Shortt: @fayeshortty
🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
#ChadwicksPodcast #UnderConstructionPodcast #Podcast #IrishComedy #FatherTed #DUnbelievables #Killinaskully #ComedyIcons
More from Under Construction with Chadwicks
In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha is joined by Shauna Doyle, better known as The Tarmacing Mammy, and David Swan, aka The Carpentry Kid.
In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with one of Ireland’s most recognisable and thoughtful voices in music and mental health — Niall “Bressie” Breslin.
In this Christmas Special of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha is joined by two very special guests Eric Roberts, content creator, TV presenter and proud Donegal native, and Dustin the Turkey, builder, broadcaster and Irish comedy legend.
In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with two giants of Tipperary hurling—Seamus Callanan and John McGrath.
In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, Donncha sits down with two thought leaders shaping the conversation about the future of work — Lollie Mancey and Conor Kearney.