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!
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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?
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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.
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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
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EPISODE 19: Corinthians Boxing Club
This week on BOLD, I head to Corinthians Boxing Club, an institution of the Inner City. I chat with head trainer Kevin Corcoran about the club’s 100-year history, my connection with it as a young person, and how a place charging €2 a session produced Olympic champions like Kellie Harrington.
We also talk about why the HSE is failing families with autistic kids, and how a boxing clubs like this can become a lifeline for families in the inner city.
And of course, my upcoming white collar fight on July 4th to raise funds to bring the young boxers in Corinthians to compete abroad. Light a candle for me.
New episodes every week – rate, review, and leave a comment. Cheers!
I am Joe McGucken. This is BOLD! A podcast where I get to explore the stories and perspectives you don’t hear every day. Whether it’s sitting down with someone who works as Santa Claus, chatting with a pigeon racer, or diving into the quirks of modern life. It’s all about conversations that are as entertaining as they are unexpected.
Some episodes, it’s just me sharing thoughts, unpacking interesting ideas, or telling stories from the week. Other times, I’m talking to people with jobs, hobbies, or life experiences that’ll make you stop and think - or at least make you laugh.
I’m not here to push boundaries for the sake of it. I just want to shine a light on things that are fascinating, funny, or maybe even a bit unusual. If you’re into comedy, good stories, and the kind of stuff you’ll want to share with your friends, give it a listen.
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