Wet Cold Irish Summer

27. Comedian Stewart Lee, Cork Opera House: 'Wrestling my Werewolf'

The boys go to see alternative comedy legend Stewart Lee as he performs his show ‘STEWART LEE VS THE MAN-WULF’ at Cork Opera House. Does this count as local tourism, and thus fulfil the remit of the podcast? Sure. Why the hell not - RECOMMENDEDs: STAND-UP/TV: * Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf (2026) * Basic Lee (2024) * Content Provider (2019) * Ricky Gervais’ Derek (2012-14) * Carpet Remnant World (2012) * If You Prefer a Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One (2010) * 41st Best Stand Up Ever (2008) * 90s Comedian (2006) * TMWRNJ (1998-9) * Fist of Fun (mainly series 1) (1993-5) * The character Alan Partridge, invented by Stewart Lee and Richard Herring BOOKS: * How I Escaped my Certain Fate (Stewart Lee, 2010) * Flanimals (Ricky Gervais, 2004)

26. Black Market, Cork: 'I'm the Joker Baby'

A Wet Cold Quickie about one of Cork's tastiest little food spots, BOOM. - Plus: settling the debate over Cork's controversial Firemen's Rest hut, the disappearance of Lord Lucan, and more dispatches from Virgin Island.

25. Christopher Colombus' Ship: 'The Ocean's Most F*cked Man'

Celebrate 250 years of the USA with unproblematic king Chris Colombus - as the boys explore a replica of his ship in Cork city.

24. Red Abbey, Cork: 'Nave-Gazing'

The Red Abbey is a 14th century ruin on the southside of Cork city. Head down Douglas Street and turn right when you find the bloody tissues. BYOB!

23. Our Summer Holidays: ‘Italy, Saltee Islands, Budapest, & Virgin Island’

The latest from the Saltee Islands, Italy, Budapest, and Virgin Island. The three Anthony Bourdains discuss puffins, colonial horrors, reality TV therapist sex, and American tourists in Rome. - RECOMMENDEDs: * Rome (HBO, 2005-7) * Virgin Island (Channel 4, 2025) * 'The Romans' (Doctor Who, 1965)