BOLD with Joe McGucken

EPISODE 24: My Ma Is Addicted To Temu

I'm Joe McGucken and on this weeks episode of the BOLD podcast My dog Fred done a runner and went missing, and somehow that got me thinking about old Nokia ringtone, and sending cartoon porn to friends through infrared. All on the same day of Oliver's birthday party: pure chaos wrangling kids at The Smurfs movie and a Burger King party where we were basically public enemy number one for existing. I also dissect the CEO controversy around the Coldplay kiss cam, moan about the culchies that invade Dublin on match days, take a shit on a Wexford beach, and my Ma's new Temu addiction. All that, plus a massive thanks. Somehow we're a top 5% podcast in Ireland! You're mad, but I appreciate it.

EPISODE 23: My Week Of Near Death Experiences

What's up! I'm Joe McGucken, and this week on the BOLD podcast, you're lucky I'm even here. I was violently knocked off my electric scooter by a car and somehow survived to tell the tale. As if my week wasn't bad enough after being attacked by a rabid bat in a Galway pub. My self defense involved a lot of screaming. What was I doing in Galway? Well, somehow I got roped into a football panel discussion for Off The Ball, where I presented myself as a Shelbourne expert. Oh, and I also flew a plane. So, take it from me, flying a plane is actually easy. Swimming, on the other hand, is not. Some da jumped off a Disney Cruise to save his daughter, and I wonder what I would do in that situation. Given my serious lack of buoyancy. All that, and more sh*te talk, on this week's BOLD podcast!

EPISODE 22: The €250 Million Problem

Someone in Cork just scored a ridiculous EuroMillions jackpot this week. €250 Million! And while everyone's celebrating them (and the shop that sold the ticket!), I'm here to tell you that sometimes that kind of luck can be a curse. On this episode of the BOLD podcast, I'm diving into the mad stories of lotto winners who hit the jackpot, only for their lives to spiral into chaos, misery, or worse. From the teen millionaire who hated her life, to the shocking tales of murder and misfortune. I'll take a look at why winning big might just be the most unluckiest thing that can happen. And what even is luck anyway?

EPISODE 21: Happy Da's Day

Happy Father's Day! Or Da's Day, because I'm not a priest. On this Da's Day episode of BOLD, I unpack the weird job of being a Da. One day you're the main character, the next you're a chauffeur, a chef, and a professional arse-wiper for a tiny, demanding prima donna. We'll also take a look at some weird Hollywood das (looking at you, Eddie Murphy) and even weirder ones in nature like the seahorse aulfellas giving birth. Respect. But I'm not one too judge, so I risk my ego and ask my own kids for a performance review. So stick this on, send the family away, and enjoy a bit of BOLD.  Leave a comment, rating and follow on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

EPISODE 20: Mistaken Identity

This week on the BOLD podcast, I talk to Pat and Breda Curran. Their home was petrol-bombed in a case of mistaken identity, destroying everything and tragically taking the life of their dog. It's a truly horrific story. But thankfully they were fortunate enough to escape with their son. We reflect on Pat's art, which has been a source of healing for him in the past, often showing scenes from old Dublin and his time growing up in the flats. You'll also hear from musician Gemma Dunleavy, who explains why Pat's art is so important to her and to the city's history and culture. Pat and Breda's house was uninsured. If you'd like to help them rebuild, there's a GoFundMe set up: https://gofund.me/1c52c19f