The JoeIrish and Sherin Podcast

Joe Dowlin & Sherin Hughes
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Joeirish and Sherin chat with comedians on the circuit, internet influencers and what they considers working class heroes.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 39 | Coach Ken

    In Episode 39 of the Joe Irish & Shirin Podcast, Joe and Shirin welcome back one of their most popular guests - the one and only Coach Ken - for a proper catch-up on just how much his life has changed. 🎙️😂 From leaving his career and taking a leap into the world of AI, websites, marketing and automation, to travelling solo across Europe and Asia while working remotely, Ken opens up about taking risks, overcoming fear and finally backing himself to go after the life he actually wants. There’s plenty of chat about AI, the future of work, social media, starting a business, learning new skills and why people may need to adapt as technology continues to change everything around us. They also get into Ken’s travels through Croatia, Naples, Pompeii, Athens, Dubai, Bali and Thailand, the freedom of solo travel, manifestation, mindset, spirituality, DMT, meditation and some very questionable plans for future podcast retreats. 😂 Underneath all the madness, there’s a brilliant conversation about fear, failure, reinvention, trusting yourself and taking the opportunity when it appears. A proper catch-up with Coach Ken - with AI, travel, spirituality and absolute chaos thrown in along the way. 🎙️😂 [00:00] — Welcome to Episode 39 of the Joe Irish & Shirin Podcast[00:25] — Coach Ken returns as one of the podcast’s most popular guests[01:18] — Ken’s new camera glasses and recording life hands-free[02:23] — Live translation, music, calls and what the glasses can actually do[03:51] — Looking back at some of Ken’s legendary old podcast clips[04:38] — How does it feel seeing how far he has come?[05:18] — Overcoming adversity and always wanting something more[06:27] — Manifestation, excitement and believing in where you’re going[06:46] — The fear that was holding Ken back[07:05] — Taking a career break and stepping away from his old life[07:54] — Leaving the running club in good hands[08:26] — What’s the worst that can happen if you take the risk?[09:09] — Did Ken already know what he wanted to do next?[09:23] — Studying AI and becoming completely obsessed with it[09:56] — From CRM systems to websites, apps and social media[10:23] — Selling things before he had even figured out how to build them 😂[11:13] — What AI automation can actually do for businesses[11:34] — Automated customer responses and Google reviews[12:24] — Websites and social media become Ken’s main business[13:08] — Why businesses need to stay in people’s heads online[13:25] — Hooks, memorable content and getting attention on social media[14:19] — Ken’s AI assistants and chatbots[15:47] — Is Ken slowly turning his house into Minority Report? 😂[16:17] — AI Solutions Dublin and consultancy for businesses[17:15] — Could AI completely change the travel industry?[18:15] — Building instant quotation systems for customers[18:52] — Using AI for everyday problems[19:36] — Are robots going to take everyone’s jobs?[20:13] — Why people need to learn how AI fits into their current careers[21:12] — AI videos, robots and knowing what’s real online[22:29] — Ken’s plans for AI-generated content[23:05] — Helping ordinary people understand the opportunities in AI[24:16] — Selling online and the changing world of work[24:57] — Why adapting to AI is like adapting from horses to cars[25:36] — Europe, America, China and the race to develop AI[26:11] — How Ken’s college course started the entire journey[27:05] — Marketing, targeting customers and generating leads[27:55] — Everyone seems to be starting a new business 😂[28:25] — Joe’s latest venture into seamless resin flooring[29:51] — Joe offers free floors to build up experience[31:08] — Relearning, retraining and refusing to stay stuck[31:47] — The washing-machine disaster that inspired the new flooring idea[33:03] — Moving on to Ken’s travels[33:26] — Working remotely while travelling the world[34:11] — Croatia and meeting family along the way[34:47] — Naples, Italian history and falling in love with the city[35:05] — Capri — beautiful, but absolutely not cheap 😂[35:31] — Visiting Pompeii[36:24] — Athens and the history of the first marathon[37:17] — Why meeting his daughter became the main goal of the trip[37:56] — Forgetting he needed a visa for India 😂[38:32] — Dubai and why Ken wasn’t completely sold on it[38:49] — Heading from Dubai to Bali[39:10] — Thailand and discovering Fitness Street[40:05] — Why Bali ended up being Ken’s favourite destination[41:05] — Solo travel and meeting people along the way[42:02] — Could Ken ever go back to his old career?[42:33] — Wanting to get as much out of every day as possible[42:53] — Future travel plans and how quickly the new business is growing[43:12] — Why Ken has stopped letting fear make his decisions[43:30] — Taking the leap instead of wondering “what if?”[44:10] — Energy, manifestation and what you project into the world[45:20] — Joe opens up about uncertainty around his family home[46:24] — Why some of the hardest moments can completely change your direction[47:11] — Remembering that permanent decisions shouldn’t be made over temporary problems[48:09] — Moving into spirituality and life after death[48:34] — Ken’s thoughts on consciousness[49:10] — Ken describes his experience with DMT[50:03] — Remembering a previous spiritual guest on the podcast[51:19] — Shamanic retreats, meditation and altered states[52:17] — Using rhythm and drums to enter a meditative state[53:10] — Should the lads do a retreat and come back to tell the story? 😂[54:16] — The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives somehow enters the conversation[55:14] — Psychedelics, therapy and changing attitudes towards different substances[57:26] — More questionable ideas for future podcast adventures 😂[58:06] — Why the weird conversations are part of what makes the podcast work[59:09] — Planning a hike, swim, sauna and meditation day[01:00:49] — Wrapping up another brilliant episode with Coach Ken Content note: This episode includes discussion of drugs and psychedelics, mental health, suicidal thoughts, housing insecurity and spirituality.

  2. Sep 10

    Episode 38 | Ozzy

    In Episode 48 of the Joe Irish & Shirin Podcast, Joe and Shirin are joined by Joe’s old boss, mentor and longtime friend — the one and only Ozzy - for a proper trip down memory lane. 😂 From growing up in the flats before moving to Tallaght in the late 70s, street fights, community games and the absolute madness of childhood in the 70s and 80s, Ozzy shares stories from a completely different Ireland. There’s plenty of nostalgia, plenty of slagging and some brilliant stories about apprenticeships, site banter, old-school drinking culture, gambling, pranks, builders, broken skylights and why construction sites simply aren’t the same anymore. Underneath all the madness, there’s also a great conversation about friendship, community, learning a trade, how working life has changed and the relationships you build with people along the way. A proper old-school episode packed with stories, memories and absolute chaos. 🎙️😂 [00:00] — Welcome to Episode 48 of the Joe Irish & Shirin Podcast[00:47] — Introducing Joe’s old boss and longtime friend Ozzy[01:09] — Ozzy on growing up in Dolphin’s Barn[02:12] — Life in the flats during the 70s and the arrival of heroin[03:05] — Moving to Tallaght in 1979[03:53] — Growing up in a brand-new Tallaght and finding your place[05:15] — Moving from the flats into a house and suddenly having your own room[06:17] — Ozzy’s family joining the Mormon Church[07:20] — Did Ozzy ever become a Mormon himself?[08:20] — Vincent de Paul, childhood memories and growing up with very little[09:12] — The milkman, coal man, vegetable man and everyone calling to the door[10:10] — One unforgettable story involving a Jewish salesman and Ozzy’s mother 😂[11:49] — The kind of parenting you definitely wouldn’t get away with today[12:30] — Ozzy’s mother terrifying the kids through the letterbox[14:32] — Car theft, messing around and teenage trouble in the 80s[15:31] — Why community felt completely different back then[16:14] — Street parties, community games and rival roads[17:21] — When the entire street would come out for a fight[19:30] — The characters everyone in Tallaght knew to avoid[20:39] — How families, neighbours and communities all became connected[21:25] — Kids moving away, coming home and how family life changes[23:18] — How Ozzy got into plastering[23:57] — Leaving Ireland at 18 and heading to Liverpool[24:16] — Meeting at Southampton station with no mobile phones[24:32] — The 11-hour boat journey to Jersey[25:07] — Learning the plastering trade on the Channel Islands[26:32] — Coming back to Ireland and meeting Joe on the job[27:31] — Joe’s early days working alongside Ozzy[28:10] — One of the first construction-site pranks gets completely out of hand[29:51] — Finishing work early and heading straight to the pub[30:25] — Construction sites in the old days versus health and safety today[31:06] — The rabbit-catching prank begins[32:20] — Setting up the snare and planning the perfect joke[32:56] — The dead rabbit… with a cigarette hanging out of its mouth 😂[34:07] — The job that should have taken two weeks but somehow lasted months[34:49] — How one lunch-break bet stopped Joe gambling for life[35:39] — Why gambling can become one of the hardest addictions to escape[36:02] — Gambling, gaming and how kids are exposed to it today[37:15] — Joe’s first pint on a building site at 15[38:33] — The legendary hoover prank[40:15] — Getting your workmate out of bed and onto the site[41:32] — Racing to work before the boss catches you doing nothing[42:32] — Joe’s first proper drinking session with the older tradesmen[44:06] — Starting work at 14 and how different apprenticeships are today[44:28] — Why nobody wants to become a plasterer anymore[46:39] — Years of working together and the stories that came with it[46:55] — The £16,000 skylight disaster[48:07] — Realising the skylight has cracked… and waiting for the builder to notice[49:45] — Why construction banter made the hardest jobs enjoyable[50:42] — The recession forces Ozzy into a completely different career[51:03] — Starting care work with no experience or qualifications[51:39] — Looking after one particularly unforgettable resident[53:31] — Ozzy reads a handwritten note and makes a catastrophic mistake[53:43] — Completely misunderstanding what the cream is actually for 😭[54:15] — “I have your cream there…”[55:28] — The moment Ozzy realises he has completely misunderstood the instructions[56:23] — Ringing the supervisor and expecting to lose his job[57:28] — Somehow, Ozzy survives the incident[58:16] — The relationships built through years of care work[58:38] — Wrapping up an hour of memories, construction stories and absolute madness

  3. Sep 2

    Episode 37 | El Paco

    Guest: El Paco In this episode of the Joe Irish & Shirin Podcast, the guys are joined by the one and only El Paco for a proper rollercoaster of a conversation - packed with laughs, madness, brutally honest stories and some seriously powerful moments. From growing up in Darndale and experiencing violence and discrimination from a young age, to finding boxing, discovering his passion for media and entertainment, and ultimately deciding to chase something bigger - El Paco opens up about the experiences that shaped him. The lads get into Traveller culture, community, discrimination, family, grief and the importance of standing together - including the heartbreaking story of El Paco losing his mother and how that loss became the fuel behind his determination to achieve greatness. And then there's Finesse Game Promotions - why El Paco decided to walk away from a comfortable job, follow his passion and create a promotion where the fighters come first. There's serious emotion, plenty of devilment, some very dark humour and a whole lot of honesty. This is one you won't want to miss. [00:00] — Welcome to the Joe Irish & Shirin Podcast! Introducing special guest El Paco[01:30] — How Joe first met El Paco and the story behind their friendship[02:00] — Traveller banter, comedy and why El Paco encouraged Joe to go all in with the jokes[05:00] — El Paco opens up about his childhood and growing up in Darndale[06:00] — His earliest memories of violence and gunfire around the community[08:30] — Growing up around danger, getting older and how those experiences became normal[09:30] — Boxing, bullying and discrimination at school[11:30] — Why people from disadvantaged backgrounds can become products of their environment[12:30] — Traveller history, survival and the lack of support from wider society[13:00] — Discrimination against Travellers and memories of being blocked from communities[14:00] — Family, community and the people who helped each other survive[15:30] — The story of El Paco's great-grandfather Patty Ward and a shocking chapter of family history[17:00] — Traveller culture, family names and why there are "bad apples" in every community[18:00] — A hilarious Traveller story involving a pub, a hatchet and one very specific threat 😂[20:00] — The origins of the name "El Paco" and how the nickname came about[22:00] — Cinco de Mayo, social media and creating a name that would stand out[23:30] — Where El Paco's drive for greatness really comes from[24:30] — Violence, survival, family and the experiences that shaped him[25:30] — El Paco talks about his mother and the incredible woman she was[26:00] — Caring for his mother through her illness and putting his own life on hold for her[27:00] — The heartbreaking reality of watching his mother battle cancer[28:30] — Her final days, faith and the strength she showed throughout her illness[29:00] — Losing his mother and the six months that followed[29:30] — Turning grief into motivation: "I've got to be great"[30:30] — Joe opens up about grief, pain and the importance of finding passion[31:00] — Dark humour, family and finding laughter during the hardest moments[36:00] — Finesse Game Promotions: how the idea came about[37:00] — Why El Paco believes fighters deserve to be treated better[38:00] — "The fighters come first" — the philosophy behind Finesse Game Promotions[39:30] — Where the name "Finesse the Game" came from[40:00] — The upcoming boxing event and bringing the team together[42:00] — Double Trouble join the Finesse Game team 🎤🥊[43:30] — The future of Finesse Game Promotions and the plans for upcoming shows[45:00] — Why El Paco walked away from a good-paying job to follow his passion[46:00] — Financial sacrifice, believing in yourself and taking a chance on your dreams[47:00] — Why following your passion can mean giving up security[48:30] — Family support, his wife Megan and the people behind his journey[50:00] — The importance of having someone who believes in you[51:00] — Acting, ambition and the story of El Paco's brother John[52:30] — John Connor's incredible drive and determination[53:00] — What it takes to keep chasing your dream when nobody else sees it yet

  4. Jul 8

    Episode 36 | Latifa Jawadi

    This week on the Joe and Sherin Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Latifa Jawadi, an Afghan lawyer and human rights advocate whose life changed overnight when the Taliban seized Kabul in August 2021. Latifa shares her journey from working as a lawyer and anti-corruption investigator in the Afghan government, to fleeing the country for Ireland with nothing but the clothes on her back — leaving her young son behind in the chaos. She opens up about hiding from the Taliban, the terrifying scramble to Kabul airport, two days sleeping on the floor of a military transport plane, and finally rebuilding her life in Ireland. We talk about her brother's imprisonment by the Taliban, her sister's incredible work running an underground online school for Afghan girls, and what it means to find safety, community, and a new home in Ireland. A powerful, honest, and moving conversation you won't want to miss. 🇦🇫🇮🇪 Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro & episode banter02:56 – Meet Latifa Jawadi: lawyer, activist, guest04:52 – Growing up in Afghanistan & Iran05:47 – Studying law in Kabul & becoming a lawyer06:38 – Working for the Vice President's office07:39 – Fighting corruption in the Afghan government08:56 – Being a woman in a traditional society11:10 – The day the Taliban took Kabul14:18 – Escaping the office, abandoning the government car15:17 – Hiding from the Taliban for a week16:05 – Sending her young son to safety17:20 – Forced marriage & the reality for women under Taliban rule19:19 – Getting the offer of an Irish visa21:10 – The hardest decision: leaving her son behind23:20 – The explosion at Kabul airport25:26 – Two days on the floor of a US military plane27:03 – Arriving in Qatar with no shoes27:40 – Landing in Ireland, September 202128:32 – Reunited with her son Benjamin29:21 – Life as an immigrant in Iran vs. Ireland31:07 – Learning English & starting over32:07 – Volunteering with Transparency International Ireland32:42 – Her brother's arrest by the Taliban35:11 – Finding out he's alive37:14 – Her sister's secret online school for Afghan girls39:26 – Will she ever go back to Afghanistan?40:13 – Women protesting in the streets of Kabul43:22 – Understanding Taliban culture vs. Islam48:08 – Reflections on culture, borders & humanity50:07 – Wrap-up & thanks to Latifa

  5. Jul 2

    Episode 35 | Dan Stevens

    This week Joe and Sherin are joined by comedian Dan Stevens for an episode that swings from pure chaos to real heart. It kicks off with a new sponsor segment on sober holidays, spirals into one of the wildest DUI-arrest-in-America stories you'll hear (hillbilly house parties, a night in a Florida county jail, and negotiating for meatloaf with a fellow inmate), and then takes a hard turn into something much deeper — Dan opens up for the first time about his brother Dylan's battle with psychosis and schizophrenia, and the devastating loss of Dylan to suicide. It's a raw, honest conversation about mental illness, grief, and how Dan has chosen to frame and carry that loss forward. The episode closes out lighter, talking comedy, solo podcasting, and Dan's own show. Content warning: this episode contains detailed discussion of mental illness, psychosis, and suicide (from ~28:10 onward). Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open / intro chaos, Joe's birthday banter 02:22 – Welcoming comedian Dan Stevens to the show 03:26 – New sponsor: Connect Travel — sober holidays & travel packages 08:05 – Dan sets up the story: his time doing comedy in Florida 08:46 – Meeting a grieving stranger at a comedy club, heading to a bar 11:01 – The karaoke bar, strong beers, and meeting two women 11:44 – Going back to the women's house — things get weird 13:11 – The "last hillbilly" and the confrontation with her son 13:29 – Driving off, pulling over, police lights in the rear-view 14:07 – Getting pulled over and the sobriety test 15:24 – Arrest, handcuffs, and the ride to county jail 17:14 – Inside Brevard County Jail — the jumpsuit, the shackles, the cell 18:11 – Making "friends" in prison 21:12 – The meatloaf negotiation story 23:11 – Meeting "Shane" — a fellow inmate with a violent past 24:11 – Getting released, court process, and probation in the US 26:07 – The victim impact panel — Dan's real takeaway from the experience 28:10 – Turning to a heavier topic: Dan's brother Dylan 28:36 – Dylan's early signs of mental health issues and psychosis 30:25 – What it was like living alongside someone in psychosis 33:19 – Explaining the reality of psychosis and delusions 34:29 – Dylan's hospitalization and temporary recovery 35:19 – The importance of sleep and routine for mental health 36:38 – The day Dylan went missing 37:22 – Finding Dylan 38:47 – Confirming Dylan died by suicide 39:05 – How Dan chooses to frame his brother's death 41:26 – Dylan's own words: "If it is happening, I'm f****d. If it's not happening, I'm f****d." 42:56 – How Dan has processed and carries the grief today 44:17 – Comedy as a healthy distraction, not an avoidance 46:56 – Talking about Dan's own podcast, "The Dan Stevens Show" 49:04 – What Dan's solo episodes are like 50:15 – Fan warning / callback to an old viral clip 50:51 – Wrap-up, thanks, and sponsor shoutout (Connect Travel)

  6. Jun 17

    Episode 34 | Marty Guilfoyle

    In Episode 34 of the Joe Irish and Sherin Podcast, Pat and Sherin sit down with Irish radio DJ and Spin 1038 presenter, Marty Guilfoyle. From his early days ringing up a community radio station as a teenager to becoming one of Ireland's most recognisable DJs, Marty shares how a chance encounter in a late-night club in Lanzarote completely changed the direction of his life. The lads talk friendship groups, growing up, social media comparisons, the perks of working in radio, and why Marty reckons the best part of the ladder might actually be where you're standing right now. There's also a pit stop in a very unexpected hotel in Tenerife, a near-miss with Calvin Harris at Electric Picnic, and a wild swingers hotel story that absolutely nobody saw coming. Timecodes: 00:00:10 – Welcome & intro to Episode 34 with guest Marty Guilfoyle 00:00:50 – Marty on why being invited on podcasts means so much to him 00:01:34 – Are you a podcast listener? Marty admits he's not really 00:02:35 – Marty's 16 years at Spin 1038 — and the station's full history 00:03:15 – How Joe met Marty through his brother next door (the decks story) 00:03:57 – Living with a stranger during Covid & making a best friend for life 00:04:40 – Friendship groups, growing apart, and the friend group of 15/16 00:07:03 – Football, Liverpool, and the WhatsApp group drama 00:08:25 – Making friends in different circles across different jobs 00:09:42 – Marty's other half's girl gang, London hen surprise & Magic Mike 00:10:31 – Ladies nights in Dubai — how clubs make their money 00:11:37 – How Marty got into DJing: the radio show that started it all 00:12:34 – Ringing a community radio station as a teenager and getting let on air 00:13:50 – Getting a show on Fun Radio, sending a demo to Spin, and landing the job 00:14:41 – Working weekends for Spin and weekdays for Beat — and how they became one group under Bauer Media 00:17:01 – Gigging in Ibiza, Dubai, and Majorca — and the invitation to join as apprentice 00:17:35 – Playing Ultra festival on the same bill as Steve Aoki 00:18:08 – The Iceland trip with the gang and running into MK 00:19:14 – The Lanzarote moment that changed everything: DJ Coco Loco and a life-altering offer 00:20:14 – Ringing his mam from Lanzarote: "You are NOT staying" 00:21:15 – The kindness of strangers and how it shapes your career path 00:22:00 – Playing New York Rocks in the early days 00:23:10 – Upcoming gig at Oceans Beach, Majorca — and why Marty doesn't consider himself a "cool DJ" 00:24:45 – The viral fan comparison to Avicii at a 5,000-person gig in Limerick 00:25:57 – Booking Oceans Beach and hoping they know what they signed up for 00:27:03 – Electric Picnic: clashing with Calvin Harris and Hozier 00:29:23 – Festival lineup clashes and loving artists across all genres (Kylie Minogue, Hana Lang) 00:30:15 – The secret "Absolute Mood" playlist and holiday music chat 00:32:05 – Dubai: why Marty wasn't a huge fan and what felt off 00:33:16 – Favourite gig ever: Pasha in Macao, China, and a spontaneous trip to Hong Kong 00:36:43 – Moving to Roundwood, Wicklow, and learning to love the quiet life 00:38:20 – The M50 red flag test for dating — and gym etiquette 00:41:33 – What's next? Marty reflects on chasing the ladder in his 20s vs enjoying where he is now 00:43:30 – Playing a small bar in Killarney and realising that's the good stuff 00:44:09 – Social media, comparison culture, and finding contentment at 36 00:47:03 – The perks of working in radio: Katie Taylor, David Guetta, Dua Lipa, and more 00:49:05 – Favourite celebrity interviews: Pete Tong, Charlie Puth, MK, and Sean Penn (as an extra on a film!) 00:51:35 – Pete Tong coming straight from the airport to Marty's studio 00:52:13 – Holiday plans: two weeks off, Tenerife & the Canaries 00:53:04 – The accidental swingers hotel story in Tenerife 😂 00:57:17 – Wrap-up, thanks, and "Friends and Lovers" sign-off

  7. May 28

    Episode 33 | Farmer Joe

    "Farmer Joe, Fasting & the Truth They Don't Want You to Know" Joe and Sherin sit down with the one and only Joe "Farmajo" — health advocate, content creator, and walking experiment in natural wellness. Joe takes us on his incredible journey from fatty liver, 5 stone overweight, and struggling to climb a hill without stopping for breath, to hiking the highest peaks in Ireland, reversing his own health markers, and helping four people reverse Type 2 diabetes. No filters, no pharmaceutical sponsors — just real talk about food, fasting, and taking back control of your health. This one gets deep, gets funny, and might just change the way you look at your breakfast cornflakes. 🌾⚡ ⏱️ TIMECODES 00:00 — Intro / Hands in the air, welcome to Episode 33! 00:43 — Introducing Joe "Farmajo" — how Joe & Sherin first spotted him on TikTok 01:19 — What is Farmajo? Kids TV, animations & the board game getting kids off screens 02:18 — Joe's viral video hit 325K views… then got shut down. Why health content gets suppressed 03:13 — The steam facial remedy & soaking your feet — Joe's nightly self-care routine 05:11 — Attention spans, dopamine hits & why nobody can sit still anymore 06:15 — The best energy drink in the world (hint: it's not Red Bull) 07:11 — Celtic sea salt, morning routines & 50 press-ups before breakfast 07:51 — Intermittent fasting explained — why skipping breakfast might be the best thing you do 09:03 — How to do your first fast without losing your mind (sea salt is the secret weapon) 09:41 — Salt vs. sugar: which one ACTUALLY raises your blood pressure? 10:38 — The sleeping tablet scandal — a woman on pills for 14 years & what Joe did about it 11:31 — Joe opens up: 3 years probation for speaking out. His book is coming. 13:25 — Sherin's personal experience with sleeping aids after losing her mum 15:17 — Joe's major bowel scare, giving up coffee & sugar — and what came out the other side 👀 16:55 — June 2024: diagnosed with severe fatty liver. Doctor wants to put him on tablets. Joe says no. 17:47 — How Joe lost 5 stone in 6 months through intermittent fasting alone 18:15 — The Kellogg brothers & how "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" was invented to sell cornflakes 20:35 — Helping 4 people reverse Type 2 diabetes & the insulin resistance conversation 22:40 — Sugar, cancer & the body only needing 4 grams of sugar a day 24:00 — Why protein powder is just dried waste milk — and eggs are the real superfood 25:12 — Eggs and ADHD: the overlooked superpower food 28:12 — Calisthenics explained: why press-ups and squats are the two best exercises on earth 29:05 — Social media addiction, dopamine loops & how to actually cut back 33:26 — From nearly collapsing hiking Clinch Hill to conquering the highest peak in Leinster 35:36 — How to quit vaping using sea salt (Joe's 50% mindset theory) 40:12 — The coffee debate — Joe & Sherin admit to their caffeine habits, Farmajo issues a challenge 43:08 — 9 teaspoons of sugar in a bowl of cornflakes. Cocoa Puffs = cocaine puffs 🤯 44:21 — Autism rates: from 1 in 25,000 to 1 in 25 — what's really going on? 46:44 — Gestational diabetes, processed food during pregnancy & the link to childhood conditions 51:10 — Parasites, pig meat & Joe's monthly parasite cleanse (yes, really) 53:27 — Sherin's recent breast check & how it made her rethink her diet 54:24 — CBD, cannabis & multiple sclerosis — Joe's brother and a powerful family story 57:42 — Autophagy: what happens to your body after 48 hours of fasting 🔥 58:55 — Jared from Ballymore — 60 marathons in 60 days, world record broken 59:49 — Wrapping up, follow Joe @farmajo_1.64 on Instagram, and the hosts issue themselves a live challenge on air 1:01:11 — Sign off, shoutout to Jamie the producer & see you next week!

  8. May 20

    Episode 32 | Eilish O'Carroll

    Joe and Sherin are joined by the brilliant Eilish O'Carroll — best known as the loveable Winnie McGee from the smash-hit Mrs. Brown's Boys — for a hilarious and heartfelt episode 32. Before they even get into the interview, Joe has to come clean about being left standing in the freezing cold at the wrong City West Luas stop while waiting for Eilish to collect him — a mix-up that had been weeks in the making. Once they get past that, the conversation flows beautifully. Eilish opens up about her journey into theatre, her work directing and mentoring a community women's show, and what it's really like to play Winnie alongside her real-life brother Brendan O'Carroll for over 26 years. She reveals the private backstory she wrote for Winnie in her own head — never shared with Brendan — that helped her stay in character through all the on-screen abuse. She also talks candidly about filming the Mrs. Brown's Boys mini-series while going through chemotherapy, growing up in Finglas and Stoneybatter, her mother's remarkable career as the first female Labour TD, her own one-woman show Do Level of Laugh, and her deep admiration for Brendan's late-bloomer success story. Funny, warm, honest, and full of great craic. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro / cold open00:00:10 – Joe welcomes listeners to Episode 32 and introduces Eilish O'Carroll (aka Winnie McGee)00:01:00 – The mix-up that almost never was: Sherin's scheduling chaos and dual alter egos00:02:00 – Joe's Luas adventure — wrong City West stop, freezing cold, 30+ minutes waiting00:05:00 – Eilish finally arrives (kind of) — the full story unravels00:08:00 – Eilish talks about her ADHD and how she relates to Joe00:09:00 – The Sister Sheds community show: how it started and how Eilish got roped in00:11:30 – Directing the women's show, rehearsals in kitchens, and the chaos of putting it together00:14:25 – The show's standing ovation and Eilish's impact as a director and mentor00:22:00 – Eilish's theatre background and love of performing00:35:30 – The chemistry between Eilish and Brendan on stage and the art of reading your scene partner00:37:30 – Playing Winnie: the private backstory Eilish invented that Brendan never knew about00:40:30 – What she loves most about Mrs. Brown's Boys and the power of making people laugh00:41:00 – Filming the mini-series during chemotherapy: flying Glasgow–Dublin and straight back into chemo00:42:00 – Brendan on Strictly Come Dancing and the real family bonds on the show00:44:00 – Fan encounters: Australian fans, being "mobbed," and staying grounded despite fame00:47:00 – Never really feeling "famous" — and why that's a good thing00:48:30 – How Eilish joined Mrs. Brown's Boys: starting as wardrobe, coming back from England00:49:20 – Her one-woman show Do Level of Laugh and its personal, emotional content01:11:35 – Brendan's Christmas routines and life between Dublin and Florida01:12:10 – Returning to Finglas: community spirit, Coronation Street vibes, and going home on TV01:14:45 – Emotional visit to the family home and memories of her mother dancing in the lounge01:15:30 – Her mother: the first female Labour TD, the Ballymun house, and moving to Finglas in the night01:17:40 – Other O'Carroll family members and why Brendan didn't find success until his 40s01:19:00 – Brendan's early struggles: debt, running a pub in Finglas, and finding comedy as a way out01:20:00 – Brendan's legendary first Late Late Show appearance with Gay Byrne01:23:00 – What's next for Eilish: The Circle writing group and a trip to Lourdes01:25:00 – Wrap-up, big shout out to Pat Sullivan, and Joe's promise to have Eilish back on

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  • Creator
    Joe Dowlin & Sherin Hughes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Joe Dowlin & Sherin Hughes