Synopsis
Stand up comic Des Bishop, talks to Comics, Politicians, Artists and whoever he finds interesting about life on both sides of the Atlantic.
Episodes
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Very late Wedding Recap with Stephen Mullan
21/09/2022 Duration: 48minStevo joins Des to recap Des and Hannah's wedding back in May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sinn Fein in the Membrane
07/05/2022 Duration: 50minDes 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Come on Katie
30/04/2022 Duration: 01h08minOn 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Depposition
23/04/2022 Duration: 01h04minYes 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Narcos Dublin
16/04/2022 Duration: 55minA 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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3 Lattes deep with a blanket on my head
09/04/2022 Duration: 47minOn 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Slappy slap
02/04/2022 Duration: 49minI 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Free Speech 2022
26/03/2022 Duration: 01h10minOn 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Chicken Fillet Regret
12/03/2022 Duration: 49minOn 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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No one man should have all that power
05/03/2022 Duration: 01h05minThis week's episode was meant to be some sort of look at the debilitating effects of power on humans but it ended up being a lot more about Des thinking back on good and bad reviews from the Edinburgh fringe festival. He also discusses the magic of a good crowd and how that changes a show so much. He does have a go at looking at the two mental health journeys now in the news. Those of course being Kanye and Putin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The dangerous egos of men
26/02/2022 Duration: 42minDes gives his thoughts on what is happening in Ukraine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Irish Peloton Instructor
19/02/2022 Duration: 01h14minOn this ep I chat with Pelotons first Irish instructor Daniel McKenna, AKA the Irish yank. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Love Languages. (BS?)
12/02/2022 Duration: 51minAs Valentine's approaches Des does the love language test live on the pod. Will he discover something about himself he never know. What will his love language be? Are these love languages even a real thing? Very fun ep See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Goodbye ATMs and other pandemic changes
05/02/2022 Duration: 01h02minSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Wedding invitations and the end of the world.
29/01/2022 Duration: 53minOn this ep Des chats about Russia and Ukraine, Vaccine dramas, West Elm Caleb and has a long funny chat about the complicated world of who gets invited to a wedding. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Freedom
21/01/2022 Duration: 54minDes grovels to the listeners for his extended delay. He then shares a crazy story about a medical emergency he had yesterday. He tries to be positive about freedom day in Ireland and is happy to be back on the pod. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mark Hayes: From Cork to Hollywood
16/07/2021 Duration: 01h07minFun ep with LA based cork comedian Mark Hayes. Des and Mark swap fish out of water stories, whats funny to Americans about Ireland, celebrity interactions and falling in love with American women. They also have a quick chat about Ian Bailey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ashley Gavin Pride Special
26/06/2021 Duration: 01h25minThis week's episode I chat with Ashley Gavin. She is a super funny comic in NY that I met recently at a show of Hannah's. We chat about coming out as gay, letting the audience know up front about who she is. She tells some hilarious stories about doing cruises and we finish with a chat about the first active NFL player coming out. Enjoy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Irish Staycation Special
04/06/2021 Duration: 01h08minOn today's ep Des and Steve chat about great Irish holiday spot memories. They give hotel tips and beach tips and funny stories about camping trips. They also open with a chat about trying to be hero because there was an explosion in Des's Building last night, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.