Des Bishop Podcast

Steve and Des chat to Aoife Gallagher about the growth of conspiracy theories online and where q-anon came from. Aoife works with ISD Global, which is a think tank that researches the rise of extremism online. She gives us great insight into why conspiracy theories are growing in popularity. We also chat about the mainstreaming of Q Anon and the fact thatTrump embraces them. We finish up by chatting about the groups in Ireland that have connected themselves to international extremist groups.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode I chat to superstar comedian Urzila Carlson. Those in Australia and New Zealand know her as one of the most popular comedians ever over there. The rest of the world as got to know her recently from her Netflix special Overqualified loser. We chat about strict lockdowns down under, therapy, anxiety and what are we going to do to organise this insane world. Its a super funny ep with one of my most favorite people on the planet.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we had listeners send in some questions and dilemmas. We chatted about two of them. One was about how to talk to your friend about your perception that their partner is emotionally abusive. The other is about finding out your friend's boyfriend is still on dating apps. But first we chat about the Irish government disaster, our own covid frustrations and an unplanned chat about male and female anatomy that ended up being hilarious. We finish the ep with a wee relationship update from Des.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are joined today by special guest Hannah Berner as Joanne wasn't able to be with us today. She is the woman that Des has been going on about the last few weeks and along with Steve they rip the piss out of Des. First though Des and Steve chat about Stephen Donnelly and the scandal at Berlin D2. Hannah joins around the 15 min mark if Irish current affairs isn't your thing. Hannah talks about how Des and her met and does her Des impression. Steve and Des then teach her about Ireland and they compare differences in dating culture between countries. We chat about the generation gap and how dating has changed with technology. It is one of the most fun eps we have ever done.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Such a fun ep this week. We chat about WAP and the controversy around the song. Des is too excited about it for Joanne. Is it Feminism? We also chat about stress coping mechanisms. There are a few sound issues on the episode but not too bad to ruin it. Sorry about that.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's ep Des and Joanne delve deeper into the romance building up in Des' life. They have a look at what happens hormonally in your body when you are falling for someone. Joanne tells Des about the halo effect and admits that she doesn't see herself falling in love any time soon. Joanne talks about her first show in months and also tells a hilarious story about vagina steamer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's epsiode is a super fun ep. The trio are really finding their vibe with each other and the laughs ensue. They chat about Des' evolving romance, someone else's love problems, the Brits claiming Irish people and a lot more stuff involving your bum.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode we chat about Kanye and his very public manac episode. We also chat about having positive discussions about mental health and how to be positive around someone who has bi polar disorder. Des brings to the waffle house news of someone new that he has met out in the hamptons. Is this a Covid love story? Listen in  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's ep the crew chat about how bad things are looking in America and how awful it is that the administration is going after Dr. Fauci. They also discuss Brooklyn Beckham getting engaged so young. Des and Joanne chat a bit about the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard case at the end of the episode.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's ep we chat about cancel culture and the controversy over the letter signed by 150 academics and journalists complaining about it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's ep of the waffle house the crew chat about their thoughts about therapy and whether they have ahd good or bad experiences. They also chat about the difference between fan love for men and women. They share their mantras for life if they were life coaches and finally they chat about the absolute disaster that is the American response to Covid.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joanne, Des abd Steve open up with a chat about noticing your facial imperfections because we film so much. They then chat about Type 2 fun and whether they are into it. The ep finishes with a chat about whether Joanne or Des would have a baby with a mate just to have one.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The trio chat about the importance of grooming and why we associate well being with being well groomed. They also chat about the excitement of going back to the pub. Des is looking forward to getting a haircut. They also look back at the early days of the lockdown and how different they feel about it now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Des, Joanne and Steve take a break from the seriousness of the world and look back at their school days. They chat about catch and kiss, early shifts, spin the bottle and the rest. Des chats about the culture shock of coming to Ireland. Joanne chat about the days of going to Bective disco and Steve talks about his first serious relationship.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Des and Steve chat about the protests in the US. They chat about the disaster that is Donald Trump. They also talk about whether Black Out Tuesday was a good idea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's ep we chat mostly about when banter steps over the line, harassment and groping and how attitudes have changed about this over the years. First we chat a bit about body hair and what's attractive to Joanne. We also finish with some parenting tips from Steve and a bit about Des's new foster dog.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this ep we have finally settled on a name of the podcast. We chat about phase 1 reopening in Ireland and how things are in the UK and the US also. Des gives an update on the foster dog situation. We also chat about freezing your eggs and sperm donors. Its a fun ep.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I chat with Chinese Comedian Tony Chou about life in China since the lockdown ended. I know Tony from my time in China filming Breaking China. We became great friends during the series and started a Chinese language comedy show together. I wanted to check in with him about life in China and also how they were responding to the criticisms coming from the Western media about the Chinese governments response to the Virus originally.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I chatted with Louise Kiely who cast Normal People. We were in college together and I thought it would be interesting to chat about the process of casting a series like normal people and how it feels when performances like the two lead actors in the series are so praised by everyone. I ask some general questions about casting also.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode the gang are chatting about getting older. It actually leads to a big discussion about plastic surgery and how it begins to seem more enticing as you get older. Des and Steve ponder would they get lipo? The ep begins with a chat about what everyone has been reading and watching during the pandemic. At the end of the ep Steve and Des have a good laugh about a really bad review that was left on apple podcasts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.