Stephen Mullan

Stevo joins Des to recap Des and Hannah's wedding back in May.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stevo joins Des to recap Des and Hannah's wedding back in May. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Very late Wedding Recap with Stephen Mullan

Des chats about Sinn Fein's election results in the North but first he chat about the news that the Supreme Court in the US plans to overturn Roe V Wade.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Des chats about Sinn Fein's election results in the North but first he chat about the news that the Supreme Court in the US plans to overturn Roe V Wade. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sinn Fein in the Membrane 

On this ep Des expresses his deep love for Katie Taylor and her success. He also talks about the evolution in women's sport and Katie's importance in that growth. He then chats a bit about the increasing mental health problems facing adolescents after watching a video on the Irish Times app about the science behind an in crease in suicide and self-harm in adolescents.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this ep Des expresses his deep love for Katie Taylor and her success. He also talks about the evolution in women's sport and Katie's importance in that growth. He then chats a bit about the increasing mental health problems facing adolescents after watching a video on the Irish Times app about the science behind an in crease in suicide and self-harm in adolescents. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Come on Katie 

Yes you did read that correctly, I will be talking about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. I asked for topics on my instagram and this came back unanimously.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes you did read that correctly, I will be talking about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. I asked for topics on my instagram and this came back unanimously. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Depposition

A lot going on in this episode. Des chat about some of the awful stories of violence from this week. He then chats about the US getting involved in trying to take down the Kinihans. He finishes up with chatting about Easter from the point of view of a lapsed Catholic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot going on in this episode. Des chat about some of the awful stories of violence from this week. He then chats about the US getting involved in trying to take down the Kinihans. He finishes up with chatting about Easter from the point of view of a lapsed Catholic. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Narcos Dublin

On this very silly episode Des has been over influenced by watching Top Boy and now thinks he is a London based Hip Hop artist. He also chats about things we think are good for the environment but don't really help that much. Finally he chats about a potential new podcast with a fellow comic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very silly episode Des has been over influenced by watching Top Boy and now thinks he is a London based Hip Hop artist. He also chats about things we think are good for the environment but don't really help that much. Finally he chats about a potential new podcast with a fellow comic. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

3 Lattes deep with a blanket on my head

I know you are probably sick of it but I give my opinion on things post oscars and also have a review of all the different opinions that have come out since.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know you are probably sick of it but I give my opinion on things post oscars and also have a review of all the different opinions that have come out since. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Slappy slap  

On this ep Des chats about the anxiety of good weather in Ireland, sort of getting robbed on 20 euros in Rialto and finally Des dives into a NY Times article about free speech. cancel culture and censorship.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this ep Des chats about the anxiety of good weather in Ireland, sort of getting robbed on 20 euros in Rialto and finally Des dives into a NY Times article about free speech. cancel culture and censorship. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Free Speech 2022

On this ep Des chats about how the war in Ukraine is being watched through internet culture and gives his thoughts on Naomi Osaka's latest dramas.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this ep Des chats about how the war in Ukraine is being watched through internet culture and gives his thoughts on Naomi Osaka's latest dramas. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Meme war

On this episode Des brings you on the road with him for a silly ranting session about how much you can see how Ireland has changed from the evolution of Petrol station forecourts and motorway stops. This is a very silly episode and I hope you enjoy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Des brings you on the road with him for a silly ranting session about how much you can see how Ireland has changed from the evolution of Petrol station forecourts and motorway stops. This is a very silly episode and I hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Chicken Fillet Regret

Stand up comic Des Bishop, talks to Comics, Politicians, Artists and whoever he finds interesting about life on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great subjects on the Waffle House today!  Very enjoyable!!

Future podcasts

Loving it

Stand up comic Des Bishop, talks to Comics, Politicians, Artists and whoever he finds interesting about life on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Des Bishop Podcast

Sasheer Zamata

Chat with SNL cast member Sasheer Zamata ahead of her trip to Dublin. We chatted about SNL, race and humor, Larry Wilmore and the N word, her mom, internet comments pages and her days working in Disney world. Cool lady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chat with SNL cast member Sasheer Zamata ahead of her trip to Dublin. We chatted about SNL, race and humor, Larry Wilmore and the N word, her mom, internet comments pages and her days working in Disney world. Cool lady. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aisling Bea

I picked up Aisling at the airport and dropped her out to her mom's in Kildare. Aisling is a huge rising star of comedy in Ireland and in the UK. In her short career she has been on numerous UK comedy series and is about to announce another big one. We chatted about Drama school, feminism, talking about abortion in Ireland, sex in comedy and why the last name. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I picked up Aisling at the airport and dropped her out to her mom's in Kildare. Aisling is a huge rising star of comedy in Ireland and in the UK. In her short career she has been on numerous UK comedy series and is about to announce another big one. We chatted about Drama school, feminism, talking about abortion in Ireland, sex in comedy and why the last name. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aisling Bea: Getting Broken Down and Rebuilt

In this episode Des open with another Trump rant but he controls himself because he doesn't want to hog the episode. Joanne and Des then chat a bit about whether they wish they were married through all this. (Not to each other) They then decide and try to workshop some ideas around a new show Joanne might write now that she has so much time. She is thinking about doing a show about being adopted and it leads to a really interesting discussion about being adopted and nature vs nurture. Its a really fun ep and a good distraction from all the madness.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Des open with another Trump rant but he controls himself because he doesn't want to hog the episode. Joanne and Des then chat a bit about whether they wish they were married through all this. (Not to each other) They then decide and try to workshop some ideas around a new show Joanne might write now that she has so much time. She is thinking about doing a show about being adopted and it leads to a really interesting discussion about being adopted and nature vs nurture. Its a really fun ep and a good distraction from all the madness. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Adoption humour with Joanne

Colin Quinn

One of my all time favorite comics, Colin Quinn is my guest this week. An Irish American legend, he is heading to Dublin for the Vodafone Comedy Festival. We chatted about the old NY, his broadway shows and why he never made it to Ireland until now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of my all time favorite comics, Colin Quinn is my guest this week. An Irish American legend, he is heading to Dublin for the Vodafone Comedy Festival. We chatted about the old NY, his broadway shows and why he never made it to Ireland until now. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aidan Bishop

I chatted with my Brother and fellow comedian Aidan Bishop about Trump, his late discovery that he was dyslexic, and a wee bit about growing up with a mother who had an anxiety disorder. A very honest chat with a man I know very well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chatted with my Brother and fellow comedian Aidan Bishop about Trump, his late discovery that he was dyslexic, and a wee bit about growing up with a mother who had an anxiety disorder. A very honest chat with a man I know very well. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aidan Bishop: Misspelled

Nazeem Hussain

Great chat with Nazeem Hussain, writer and star of Australian sketch series Legally Brown. Australian born to Sri Lankan parents, Nazeem has been finding Comedy from his experiences of growing up Muslim in Australia. We chatted about the post 9/11 world, his start as a funny man in the mosque, being followed by the Aussie version of the CIA, ISIS and being a religious comedian. Great guy to listen to and an important time to hear him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great chat with Nazeem Hussain, writer and star of Australian sketch series Legally Brown. Australian born to Sri Lankan parents, Nazeem has been finding Comedy from his experiences of growing up Muslim in Australia. We chatted about the post 9/11 world, his start as a funny man in the mosque, being followed by the Aussie version of the CIA, ISIS and being a religious comedian. Great guy to listen to and an important time to hear him. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Today is part 1 of a 2 part episode where I am asking some questions around sex. Some are related to trying to understand how to be better lovers and some are related to what is right or wrong in certain situations. I have left a lot of questions open and I am hoping for feedback on Social Media which I will discuss on part 2 of the episode tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is part 1 of a 2 part episode where I am asking some questions around sex. Some are related to trying to understand how to be better lovers and some are related to what is right or wrong in certain situations. I have left a lot of questions open and I am hoping for feedback on Social Media which I will discuss on part 2 of the episode tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The end of pubic hair and other sex related questions part 1

Jena Friedman

I chatted with comedian and former Daily Show field producer Jena Friedman ahead of the release of her comedy special American Cunt on Seeso. After a week and a half of Trump scandal I was dying to find out what she thought of it all. We chatted about co-parenting too which sounded a little bit like I was trying to sell her on the idea of doing it with me but that was not the intention. Great chat with a great lady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chatted with comedian and former Daily Show field producer Jena Friedman ahead of the release of her comedy special American Cunt on Seeso. After a week and a half of Trump scandal I was dying to find out what she thought of it all. We chatted about co-parenting too which sounded a little bit like I was trying to sell her on the idea of doing it with me but that was not the intention. Great chat with a great lady. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jena Friedman: American Cunt

A fun episode with Steve and my brother Aidan. We chat about how Aidan is now living with his girlfriend in Quarantine and what kind of pressure that puts on a relationship. Do you share a bed with someone who snores? We get a bit serious then and finish off with the allegations against Joe Biden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fun episode with Steve and my brother Aidan. We chat about how Aidan is now living with his girlfriend in Quarantine and what kind of pressure that puts on a relationship. Do you share a bed with someone who snores? We get a bit serious then and finish off with the allegations against Joe Biden. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2 Bishops and a preacher's son

Donnie Brasco

Super fun chat with Dara. You really just have to turn on the mic and away he goes. Great stories about the early days of comedy, some interesting stuff about maths and science and some inside stories about the RTE days. Mainly though, its just a great laugh and Dara was in fine form despite a wee bit of a hangover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super fun chat with Dara. You really just have to turn on the mic and away he goes. Great stories about the early days of comedy, some interesting stuff about maths and science and some inside stories about the RTE days. Mainly though, its just a great laugh and Dara was in fine form despite a wee bit of a hangover. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dara O'Briain: The Donnie Brasco of Irish Comedy

Joanne McNally

Fun ep with Joanne about how much the hormone is to blame on your feelings. I carried over a question from yesterday's ep of the shift about whether you should chat about PMT with your partner. Are your feelings honest if its driven by hormones? Can you even ask that? Des tries to compare being hangry to having PMS.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fun ep with Joanne about how much the hormone is to blame on your feelings. I carried over a question from yesterday's ep of the shift about whether you should chat about PMT with your partner. Are your feelings honest if its driven by hormones? Can you even ask that? Des tries to compare being hangry to having PMS. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Joanne McNally: Hormones, hangry and periods

After a quick moan about Trump Des and Joanne chat about how Joanne is dealing with Edinburgh being cancelled. They then chat about whether men and women can be friends? Joanne has written an article about this for the Sunday Independent and Des and Joanne explore it a little further. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a quick moan about Trump Des and Joanne chat about how Joanne is dealing with Edinburgh being cancelled. They then chat about whether men and women can be friends? Joanne has written an article about this for the Sunday Independent and Des and Joanne explore it a little further. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Can men and women be friends with Joanne McNally.

Mark Normand

Great chat with Mark Normand. Fresh from his special on Comedy Central, Mark is on his way to Dublin for the Comedy Carnival.  We covered some etymology, the PC police and his last time in Dublin with Amy Schumer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great chat with Mark Normand. Fresh from his special on Comedy Central, Mark is on his way to Dublin for the Comedy Carnival. We covered some etymology, the PC police and his last time in Dublin with Amy Schumer. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this week's episode Stephen Mullan and I chat a lot about Fatherhood. Steve chats about being a Dad and I chat about my dad. First though we chat about being competitive and whether that is a good or bad thing? We also talk about why people find it so hard to admit that they are wrong and ask if there is perhaps some science behind what is going on in the body that drives us to take such strong stances at times. We finish up the chat talking about how much marketing affects our perception on what gender should do what thing. However this is a topic that we plan to return to in greater detail later on.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Stephen Mullan and I chat a lot about Fatherhood. Steve chats about being a Dad and I chat about my dad. First though we chat about being competitive and whether that is a good or bad thing? We also talk about why people find it so hard to admit that they are wrong and ask if there is perhaps some science behind what is going on in the body that drives us to take such strong stances at times. We finish up the chat talking about how much marketing affects our perception on what gender should do what thing. However this is a topic that we plan to return to in greater detail later on. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

How do you feel about being a Dad?

John Bishop

John Bishop is one the the UK's most successful comics with TV shows and arena tours to attest to his success. He is also an old friend of mine from the early days of both of our careers. We met up over in Spain for a catch up. We chatted about his working class upbringing, his years working before he tried comedy, his new conversation show, getting ready for the empty nest and generally about getting older. Great chat with a great guy in a great location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Bishop is one the the UK's most successful comics with TV shows and arena tours to attest to his success. He is also an old friend of mine from the early days of both of our careers. We met up over in Spain for a catch up. We chatted about his working class upbringing, his years working before he tried comedy, his new conversation show, getting ready for the empty nest and generally about getting older. Great chat with a great guy in a great location. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

John Bishop: Smoke from the Chimney, The Synod meets.

In this weeks episode I chat with Stephen Mullan about masculinity. He had told me to listen to a Guardian youtube series about Masculinity which I am half way through. Before we chatted about what came up in the early episodes of that series, we chatted about his experiences on a day out with the Dublin boys club. Its an idea about trying to create a healthy space for men to talk about what is going on for them and bond with men in a healthy way. We also chat about the importance of male friendships and the difficulty of opening up and getting closer to new friends. Finally we get into modern masculinity, the term toxic masculinity and how to be able to chat about the struggles men face without shame and judgement, particularly around how men themselves are victims of what people term toxic masculinity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode I chat with Stephen Mullan about masculinity. He had told me to listen to a Guardian youtube series about Masculinity which I am half way through. Before we chatted about what came up in the early episodes of that series, we chatted about his experiences on a day out with the Dublin boys club. Its an idea about trying to create a healthy space for men to talk about what is going on for them and bond with men in a healthy way. We also chat about the importance of male friendships and the difficulty of opening up and getting closer to new friends. Finally we get into modern masculinity, the term toxic masculinity and how to be able to chat about the struggles men face without shame and judgement, particularly around how men themselves are victims of what people term toxic masculinity. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Are you Masculine? How to answer that question with Stephen Mullan

Des and Katie Boyle are trying to figure out if its a good idea to do an Irish Sex and dating podcast. This is sort of a trial run that is going up on the Des Bishop podcast but perhaps will become its own thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Des and Katie Boyle are trying to figure out if its a good idea to do an Irish Sex and dating podcast. This is sort of a trial run that is going up on the Des Bishop podcast but perhaps will become its own thing. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Irish Sex/Dating podcast experiment

First episode of the New Year and we are chatting about the crazy week in Ireland that resulted in Come out ye Black and Tans getting to number one in the British iTunes Charts. We have a look at how narratives drive our Identity, why we hold on to these stories and why they matter. We also have a look at whether there will ever be a time when Unionists feel like it would suit them to be part of a United Ireland.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First episode of the New Year and we are chatting about the crazy week in Ireland that resulted in Come out ye Black and Tans getting to number one in the British iTunes Charts. We have a look at how narratives drive our Identity, why we hold on to these stories and why they matter. We also have a look at whether there will ever be a time when Unionists feel like it would suit them to be part of a United Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Come out ye Black and Tans

We chat about Lockdown fatigue today. We also chat about Trump's latest press conference. A little bit about cults as a result of watching Waco. Steve chats about some parenting dilemmas.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat about Lockdown fatigue today. We also chat about Trump's latest press conference. A little bit about cults as a result of watching Waco. Steve chats about some parenting dilemmas. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lockdown Fatigue with Stephen Mullan

Jordan Raskopoulos

Jordan is the lead singer of the Comedy trio Axis of Awesome. I have known Jordan for a good few years and I was really shocked when I saw her facebook post last year that she was coming out as a woman. It was great to chat to her about her journey, how life is like since, how it was before and what its like performing now as a woman. I put my foot in it loads, messed up the pro nouns and learned a lot from the first friend I have known that has transitioned. Definitely the most interesting chat to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan is the lead singer of the Comedy trio Axis of Awesome. I have known Jordan for a good few years and I was really shocked when I saw her facebook post last year that she was coming out as a woman. It was great to chat to her about her journey, how life is like since, how it was before and what its like performing now as a woman. I put my foot in it loads, messed up the pro nouns and learned a lot from the first friend I have known that has transitioned. Definitely the most interesting chat to date. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jordan Raskopoulos: Transgender comedy rock star

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