Episodes
Joe tells of a terrifying dream that saw ET haunt Dublin's flats, the Stall It audience spots a potentially historic moment at a stadium that could see Joe vindicated at long last, there's a strange tale from a German listener, and Darren saves the world against robot invasion using just the power of dance.
Published 01/29/24
We're joined this week by film director, and long-time collaborator, Ger Walsh. Ger reminisces about how he met Darren, and the power moves Darren deployed in their first meeting. We hear a peculiar conspiracy theory relating to one of Ireland’s most famous actors, Darren celebrates winning the Best Boyfriend award, and Joe reveals his foolproof system to beat the system in Rock Paper Scissors. Joe also tells us about his da’s illustrious career as a competitive draughts player, while Ger’s...
Published 01/24/24
Your queries and musings have put before the lads a raft of tricky choices this week. Is the life of an embarrassing clown or a respectable bore the one they want to lead? Is there more worth in reading a few human minds, or talking to all of the animals? In a room full of spiders, are the lights your friend or enemy? This week we’re joined by Ger Walsh, the director of Darren and Joe’s sketches and TV shows, and he manages not only to challenge the lads with some questions of his own, but...
Published 01/22/24
We reach a remote and unique crossroads this week, as the supernatural and creepy meets relationship advice. Joe makes a ferocious stand on cobwebs, and what they are or are not, while Darren breaks down his system for conflict resolution. We hear about spider wars and the attic invasion saga continues, with the reassuring realisation that “ghosts don’t shit”. There’s a debate on white socks versus black socks, and Joe reveals his fear of empty buildings. Meanwhile, the mailbag grew fat over...
Published 01/17/24
How would Stall It bring Irish culture to the world? Should Joe's conspiratorial views on the aviation industry be entertained any longer? Would you be able to handle being pelted with pencils at breakfast by a former Belgian international footballer? Is a stubbed toe or a lifetime of ham sandwiches a worse fate? We bring you nothing but the very biggest questions this week.
Published 01/15/24
We make our return to the studio after the break and Joe comes armed with many a strange tale, while Darren fears he's been the victim of a grand dog food con. He’s been back to Disneyland and been left frustrated and baffled by the experience. There have been strangers attempting to get into his home, and he's been calling out plumbers to turn on the radiators. It's all left Joe with a shopping list of grievances. Darren is suspicious he’s been tricked, at least once in life, into eating dog...
Published 01/10/24
Would the lads stand a chance taking on TV classic, Gladiators? Could they freeclimb Ringsend church? Do they stand a chance taking a penalty against a world class goalkeeper? There are many questions this week that push them to consider why physical feats offer them the bet chance of glory – or the lesser chance of disgrace.
Published 01/08/24
As the nation enjoys the festive season we go in another direction, with Joe facing down a ferocious letter from a skeptical listener who has, quite frankly, had just a just enough of Joe's spooky tales. That brings us into the fascinating world of superstitions, from Darren's infinite counting to the perplexing compulsions of major sport stars. Darren admits he has never (and we mean, ever) played cards - and sends Joe's head spinning. And Darren and Joe play out what would happen were Joe...
Published 01/03/24
A conversation about horses and ponies is hijacked by a wandering Terence Power, of the Talking Bollox podcast, who ambles into the studio and offers his insights on equestrian questions. There is another horse themed query, but this time one that pits the stable life against one of drama and daring.
Published 01/01/24
It’s a somewhat festive episode this week, with discussions on Christmas pyjamas, strange Christmas pudding traditions, and Joe’s contention that Rocky is a Christmas movie. The Christmas spirit soon gives way to the usual fare, such as debates on if Joe would look crazy with bleached hair and if Darren could play Marlon Brando in a biopic.
Published 12/27/23
Darren has crossed a line at the local Chinese and the lads aren't sure they can ever look at him the same way again. Joe's fake luxury watch hunt is inspiring followers, who wait with bated breath to see if Joe has been scammed. And a listener question about dramatic stage entrances at the Stall It live show inadvertently lead us to the realisation that at the heart of every classic Disney animated movie lies a bleak darkness. Send your questions to [email protected]
Published 12/25/23
Joe is thinking about the world ending, whether that is by anthrax attack or falling clouds - and he wants to explore his feelings with Darren's help. An intercepted communication sparks a debate over what technology the gards use to communicate, after which absolutely nobody is willing to admit defeat. Darren considers a career in old school stand up comedy, and he's been doing Bono impressions at the dentist. Plus he's worried a fly infestation in his apartment means the haunting he has...
Published 12/20/23
Would global fame and riches be worth it if you were despised at home? Or is the life of a nationally adored, yet humble, figure the way to live your life? what about a life of utter contentment on an isolated farm in Ireland's most rugged corner? Your questions have the lads pondering what drives them, what they truly want for life - and if an Oscar is worth having your ma's gaff egged. There's also talk of Darren's Funko Pop style head, Joe's disdain for socks, and Darren's dream line up...
Published 12/18/23
Darren contemplates a Christmas spent peering through Joe’s front window, basking in the reflected warmth of the McGucken family Christmas. We take a tour through North Korea, led by tour guide Joe – and Darren is outraged by the inconvenience of Ireland’s voting system. Plus there’s some ideas pitched for the upcoming live show, and news of how you can find an audience for whatever bizarre talents you may have.
Published 12/13/23
Competitive baking, strategic golf to navigate family politics at Christmas, and misheard red lentils are all in the ether this week, as your questions open a myriad of odd avenues. Joe remains defiant in the face of criticism, and simultaneously predicting humanity's imminent (relatively speaking) doom, while Darren is wondering how the tone of an invite can veer it from innocent to quite sinister. Listeners have sent in their own theories on the JFK conspiracy, with one in particular...
Published 12/11/23
Joe has been leading a life of forced cosplaying, and this week he comes clean about the situations he has found himself in, including playing the role of a Mary Poppins character on Griffith Avenue. Darren is considering a life as a scaffolder, and aiming to learn the basics of car maintenance. And there are tales from the pub career of Darren, including a hot streak of barring orders and a belly to belly confrontation.
Published 12/06/23
Darren is worried about what's he going to miss out on by not living for another 1000 years, and Joe is considering an eternity in 1990. Darren has some serious problems with the ethics of Jurassic Park, and submits to us that the T-Rex was in fact a big chicken (literally). And the lads show a great degree of sympathy towards the early-Christmas songs crowd.
Published 12/04/23
We reach the final stage of our odyssey through the world of JFK assassination conspiracies, and for our final act we explore some of the many different conspiracy theories that have arisen from the storm of confusion left in the wake of the murder of JFK. From Cuban exiles to disgruntled Mafia bosses, from war-hungry spy masters to murderous aliens - it seems there are few left above suspicion once we get through the vast array of theories, from the potentially plausible to outright...
Published 11/29/23
We move beyond the Texas School Book Depository, and explore the events and evidence that doesn't relate solely to Lee Harvey Oswald - from the Grassy Knoll, to the Magic Bullet, to The Umbrella Man and JFK's missing brain. This is where the mystery of the day really kicks in. Were there shooters behind a picket fence, was there a signal from a mysterious man standing at the curve in the road, why did the doctor who conducted the autopsy burn his notes? Who were the men seen in the railroad...
Published 11/28/23
The lads wrestle with some absolute nonsense this week, as your questions force them to consider things such as: Is a life better spent under the watchful eye of a narrator, loudly detailing your every move to the world, or a brass band following you with a bespoke playlist for your days? There are also brain busters forcing us to weigh up giant tricycles and hoverboards as a lifetime's transport. Joe, of course, comes in for some criticism - the people are against some of his recent big...
Published 11/27/23
Who was Lee Harvey Oswald? Was he the patsy he claimed to be, or part of something far more elaborate? We continue our deep dive into the world of the JFK assassination, looking into the back story of Lee Harvey Oswald and examining the evidence laid out against him, and why critics argue the official version of events doesn’t add up.
Published 11/23/23
At long last, after many (many) requests from Joe, we are at last descending down the rabbit hole that is the JFK assassination and the many (many) conspiracy theories that surround it. On the 60th anniversary of the murder of US President John F. Kennedy, we set out to understand why even today it remains the grandest of all conspiracy theories and a story that holds a seemingly infinite fascination for millions around the world. Why, after six decades, are so many people still so obsessed...
Published 11/22/23
Hopped up on tales of conspiracies - the lads wonder whether their listeners are being honest in their emails or if it's time that the identity of those sending in questions should be confirmed before their questions are answered. While awaiting the introduction of that process, they imagine the safest spot in their homes to hide a paperclip away, excluding the obvious answer 'up your bum'. Joe's never failing confidence in his own abilities, and unusual lunch combinations, also comes into...
Published 11/20/23
Joe returns to defend his good reputation against the barbs aimed at him in his absence. Darren attempts to mark the glorious comeback with a celebrity deathmatch, and Joe is ready to bring the trash talk to sell the main event. He’s confident enough to reveal his tactics once he’s in the ring – and it involves a lot of running. Darren’s been at the hospital and he wants us to know all about it, and he’s threatening to steal Joe’s kettle. Meanwhile, Joe is falling deeper into the world of...
Published 11/15/23
A listener's question has the lads delving through their personal archives for the very worst cringe inducing miscommunications, and inappropriate messages, We game out the road that would lie ahead if all chocolate was to be replaced with beef - and Joe sets Darren a mission to seek out more foods that sit on the divide between sweet and deep fried. And Stall IT has received an offer from a listener in the horse racing world, and it's one we choose to embrace.
Published 11/13/23