Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  He’s been dubbed the “Gordon Ramsay of the fitness world” whose response to diet fads like detox tea is “chat shit get banged”. We chat to author and fitness expert James Smith.   Local celeb newshound Noel Furlong is in with a healthy dose of world and local news. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that Smacks deems to be one of her best ever. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  It’s the first episode of the new year and in the spirit of this and given the gyms are closed, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the unusual, wired and downright ridiculous ways to get back in shape without the need for a gym membership!   Local celeb newsman Noel Furlong is back in fresh from his new year DJ slot on Patreon to offer up 2021’s first Noel’s News. Producer Maura is back in with a bang with a mystery...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  We take a look back at some of the best bits from 2020's interviews, Noel's News and even offer a sneak peak into some of the local guests featured on The 2 Johnnies Podcast Xtra on Patreon. Thanks to all of you who continue to listen and support the podcast and helped make it officially Ireland's no.1 Podcast! We'll see ye in the new year! Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  We interview Mairéad Loughman, Ireland’s only Dating Specialist & Matchmaker who has successfully sent over 5,500 people on dates since May 2017. We sat down to discuss Tinder tips, Farmer dating, and how to not make a balls of your relationship.   Local celebrity man with the news Noel Furlong is back with a healthy dose of very important world news. Producer Maura is back in with a suitably controversial mystery...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  The history of Television in Ireland. From it’s humble beginnings and the formation of RTE, to Teletext and modern Irish productions we take a retrospective look at one of our biggest interests: the box.   Local celeb newsman Noel Furlong is back in after a brief absence and has apparently come to a deal regarding “The sauce”. Producer Maura is back in with a suitably controversial mystery topic.  Get in touch email:...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  To infinity and beyond! We’re discussing Space Travel - what does it involve? Why do people do it? And Why are we obsessed with it? Local celebrity news reader Noel Furlong is not happy with the lack of payment for “The Sauce” so he may not be in this week.  Similarly producer Maura is absent due to technical difficulties but luckily our man Neil has stepped up to deliver a mystery topic about gender reveal parties. Get...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  Nursing. A true vocation and one of the most important roles in our society. We look into just what it takes to become a nurse and ask ourselves would we have what it takes to become nurses? Local news jockey Noel Furlong is in with the news and a few tales from his famous 19 years hurling senior. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that some may find morally dubious. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  We interview sports promoter Eddie Hearn, known for representing the likes of Anthony Joshua and Katy Taylor, about Covid, boxing and his new book Relentless: 12 Rounds to Success. Local celeb news reader Noel Furlong is in with some world news and life lessons. Producer Maura has a mystery topic about revenge porn news story you may have heard about. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  Country music. It’s huge here in Ireland, but is it all just pandering to Americana? Is Daniel O’Donnell really country? Are Mumford and Sons really not from Galway? We delve deep into this hugely popular Irish musical interest. Local news reading celeb around town Noel Furlong is in and we’ve got a serious surprise that he may or may not be happy about. Producer Maura has a mystery topic about Christmas Day decisions...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  It’s Science week so we’ve decided to delve into this world a bit more. Now, perhaps more than ever, we are looking to science to tell us what’s going to happen in the future - are robots going to take our jobs? Can artificial intelligence learn to be creative? Basically will computers become our overlords? Joining us to talk about his Professor Alan Smeaton...Professor of Computing with Dublin City University and self...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  We interview one of Ireland’s greatest rugby players, Seán O’Brien about GAA, chicken fillet rolls and Richie Kavanagh. Local news jockey Noel Furlong is in with the usual round up of local and world news. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that gets us thinking about what makes a woman wife material… Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram: the2johnnies Watch clips on...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the big issues, this week:  Advertising - from the classic billboards and tv commercials to #ad instagram posts we delve into the world of advertising, how it works and how it affects us. We also take a look back at some of the best Irish adverts of all time. Local news reading celeb Noel Furlong has some news stories so ridiculous that has Smacks in convulsions. Producer Maura has a mystery topic on nicknames and gives us some famous GAA nickname...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  Body Image, in the modern cameraphone obsessed age we live in it’s a more pressing issue than ever before in our history. We’re discussing just how it effects people today, delve into our own experiences and try to look to how to improve how people think about their bodies. Local loony newshound Noel Furlong is in with the usual round of stories from near and far.  Producer Maura has a mystery topic about sleeping with your...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  It’s back: the lockdown. We discuss how the COVID-19 restrictions have made changes in our lives, good and bad. We also offer some tips on how to keep the head during these trying times. Local hard man newsreader Noel Furlong is in with some rather disturbing news stories.  Producer Maura has a mystery topic about those three famous little words: I Love You. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  We talk with former international rugby player and host of The Good, The Bad And The Rugby Podcast James Haskell about sport, I’m a Celeb and his new book What A Flanker. Local celeb newsreader Noel Furlong is back in action with his usual bout of local and world news.  Producer Maura has has a money-related mystery topic that is sure to get a lot of eyes rolling.  Get in touch email: [email protected] Best...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  We delved into farming before but this week we’ve decided to interview some real farmers and get the low-down from those living the farming life to give us some real insight into what it’s really like.  Local newshound Noel Furlong has gone AWOL with Paddy Fong so he’s sent in a montage of some of his best local stories from the past couple of years and a message: go back and listen to the start if you want it all to make a...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  After seeing him tell his amazing story on The Tommy Tiernan Show we just had to invite Cork man James Leonard on the podcast to tell us all about how he overcame drug addiction and hardship to go on to attain a Masters in criminology and pursue a Phd in University College Cork all while working for the Cork Education and Training Board. Local news reading farmer Noel Furlong is in with a very special new segment. Producer...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  Nightclubs, are we seeing the end of the classic Irish nightclub? We recall all the best aspects of Irish nightclubs like sticky floors, mirrors everywhere and inevitable scraps… And ask ourselves, are we too old for it all now anyway? Local celeb newsman Noel Furlong is in with some local news and a few classic yarns. Producer Maura has has a mystery topic about women’s beautification, but how much do men really know about...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  With our new government already drawing some serious controversy we return to the question, what would it take for us to be politicians and just what is the draw for those looking to get into government? Local celeb and farming legend Noel Furlong is in with some news from around the globe as well as some local stories. Producer Maura has has a mystery topic about long-distance relationships. Get in touch email:...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  As I’m sure ye all know by now - our TV show "The 2 Johnnies Do America" is out this week and we’re giving you some behind the scenes info into what is involved in making a TV show. While it was an amazing experience it was some hard work and we have a heap of hilarious stories we’ve been dying to share with all of ye for a while now! Local celebrity Noel Furlong is back with some news from around the globe as well as some...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  Driving in Ireland - it’s a big thing here so we’re discussing our experiences with learning to drive, our first cars and Ireland’s proliferation of boy racers. Local celeb newsreader Noel Furlong is back after his brief absence with more local and foreign news stories.  Producer Maura has a pet-related mystery topic that is sure to divide opinion out there! Get in touch email: [email protected] Best...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  We meet up with entrepreneur and social media star James Kavanagh to discuss being a half culchie, his experience with boarding school and what we’d be described as by the gay men of Ireland. Local celeb newshound Noel Furlong is lying low this week but do not despair; he has organised a substitute in his absence.  Producer Maura has a mystery topic that is suitably naughty and GAA related, sure ya can’t beat it… Get in...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  The pub - the cornerstone of Irish social culture, it’s all different these days but we take a look at how pubs in Ireland have evolved throughout history. Local celeb newshound Noel Furlong is in with some spicy news regarding a certain local man. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that is surprisingly non-sex-related. Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the mug. Instagram:...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  We talk with Cork comedian and author Colm O’Regan about his latest book, micro Paddy’s Day Parades, and pizza with the Pope. Local hard man news reader Noel Furlong is in with some very special local news. Producer Maura has a mystery topic that may be a little uncomfortable for our male listeners but will certainly resonate with females.  Get in touch email: [email protected] Best correspondence wins the...

Ireland's favourite comedy duo tackle the Big issues, this week:  We’ve got Dear Johnnies about a young lad who’s worried about coming out to his GAA teammates so we’re discussing - is it a big deal in this day and age? Is it harder in certain parts of the country? Do we have a ways to go in Irish sport in general towards becoming more accepting? Local celebrity newshound Noel Furlong is back this week with the News and he is quite excited to see producer Maura back at her desk after a long...