Shows
Scundered with Teresa Livingstone28. Scundered with Anne-Marie Wallace and Darren MatthewsTickets to Teresa's Work in Progress show are here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/teresa-livingstone-nice-lady-wip-tickets-1975871106669Use promo code: SCUNDERED for 50% off!Welcome back to Scundered with Teresa Livingstone!This week we’ve got two brilliant guests:🎙️ Anne-Marie Wallace: Radio Ulster presenter & host of Alright Pet?😂 Darren Matthews: stand-up comedian, MC & Newry’s very best boyIn this episode we cover EVERYTHING:🐶 dogs destroying houses🎤 Anne-Marie’s first ever stand-up gig🔥 Darren’s Full Moon Party flaming jump-rope injury🤢 A&E disasters😂 Secret Santa gone horribly wrong🦷 wisdom tooth flirting fai...
2025-12-0956 min
WeAudition ShowBest Interview Strategies and Red Carpet Tips from Emmy Winner K.J. MatthewsIn this episode, Richard and Darren sat down with Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist K.J. Matthews to reveal the secrets of successful red-carpet interviews. From CNN to the Golden Globe, K.J. shares essential tips for actors on how to stand out, handle repetitive questions, and make lasting impressions during press events. Whether you're preparing for your first premiere or looking to elevate your media presence, this episode is packed with insider knowledge every actor needs to know.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Interview Essentials
2025-01-0849 min
Cans Across The WorldSE2 EP3 - Sullivans and Soured Cans [w/ Darren Matthews] The first guest of Season 2 is Darren Matthews - comedian, podcaster, beer fan and all round good guy.We have a chat about stand up comedy, Armagh, Sean's embarrassing hangover from hell, the insane & interesting tale of Sullivan's brewery and loads more.You can follow Darren on instagram @darrenmatthewscomedian for upcoming dates and events.The beer sampled this week is Everything You Never Had Berry Sour by Beer Hut Brewing Co.
2024-10-0451 min
Thrive In Construction with Darren EvansEp. 28 Innovative Workplaces: Andy Matthews on Four-Day Work Weeks and NeurodiversitySend us a textIn this episode of the Thrive in Construction Podcast, we sit down with Andy Matthews, an experienced architect who shares his unique journey in the field, which began at the young age of 15. Andy reflects on his early experiences, from drafting with pen and ink to gaining hands-on work experience in local architecture firms. He discusses the evolution of his career, highlighting the transition from technical work to exploring creative aspects of architecture.Andy shares insights into the challenges and rewards of setting up his own firm after turning 40, influenced by...
2024-08-0139 min
Morning McCarneyDarren MatthewsThis weeks guest is Comedian Darren Matthews. If you'd like weekly ad-free episodes of the Podcast you can subscribe to McCarney Plus at www.markmccarney.com/plus
2023-12-251h 08
Micky Bartlett’s Comedy Club1. Darren Matthews, Johnny Bow and Tom O’MahonyComedian Micky Bartlett hosts a new stand-up comedy show for BBC Sounds. Recorded over eight nights in the Accidental Theatre in Belfast, Micky Bartlett’s Comedy Club brings together a collection of the finest comedians from the booming Northern Irish comedy scene.
Episode one features sets by Darren Matthews, Johnny Bow and Tom O’Mahony.Sound: David Walker
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
2023-12-0234 min
The SceneEP1 - Darren Matthews - Standup ComedianIn this first first edition of The Scene Gino sits down with standup comic Darren Matthews to discuss the recent explosion in popularity of standup comedy in Northern Ireland. Darren has been working as a standup comic for the best part of twelve years, hear his insights into how the comedy industry has changed over the years. From playing in front of just handfuls of people in the early years to recent sellouts in arenas like the SSE. What is that makes people from this country so funny?In this conversation topics include:-Intro
2023-09-231h 04
My Guest List Pod#45 : Neil Matthews-'Other Peoples Shoes'Our guest today, Neil Matthews, is a passionate podcaster who believes in the transformative power of empathy. As the host of the "Other People's Shoes" podcast, Neil has made it his mission to put himself in the shoes of others to learn from their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Neil shows us that we can all benefit from walking in other people's shoes to gain a deeper understanding of our shared human experience. He's here to share his insights and experiences from his incredible podcasting journey, while also counting down his top 10 sporting movies.Enjoy
2023-09-101h 11
Cork In The NorthEP79: I'M IN A GOOD MOOD LADS FT. DARREN MATTHEWSThanks for listeningPlease follow this link for socials, merch and the patreon. Where you can supprt the pod and see some extra episodes: https://linktr.ee/andrewryancomedy?fbclid=PAAaYjEwVchxu-dcPIGSt8ql8Lp70BPx5sGh8fJnyft9OV2HdhUWlKWVxhCoQTickets to Darren's show, Fighting Fit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/darren-matthews-fighting-fit-live-at-the-deers-h-tickets-632889869637
2023-07-271h 03
Sly Guy PodcastSLY GUY PODCAST- 20/07/23- SECRET BALLERS w Darren MatthewsDarren Matthews is on the podcast this week and we're chatting about his upcoming shows, the origins of beer, fake IDs and Big Comic Energy!
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Darren Matthews: Fighting Fit @ the Deer's Head 05/08/23
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/darren-matthews-fighting-fit-live-at-the-deers-h-tickets-632889869637
Beer Tasting with a Comedian 3. Beer hard with a Vengence @ the Deer's Head 06/08/23
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-tasting-with-a-comedian-3-beer-hard-with-a-vengence-tickets-562247757177?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
2023-07-201h 10
No Blasters With Ciaran Bartlett079. Vs Aaron Butler and Darren MatthewsThis week I'm joined by friends of the podcast Aaron Butler and Darren Matthews.
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2023-07-181h 01
Meet The Parents057. Zayn Left 1D with Abigail Parkinson and Darren MatthewsThis week I'm joined by social media star and actor Abigail Parkinson and comedian Darren Matthews.
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Tickets for Diona's new show The Hen Do available here - https://gblproductions.com/whats-on/the-hen-do
Tickets for Elf in Belfast here - https://www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/elf-in-belfast/
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2023-07-131h 03
You ain't heard nothing yetDarren MatthewsS3, EP8- Interview with Darren Matthews. Comedian and all round good guy Darren Matthews joins Jack this week to chat about traveling, his favorite comics and what life is like as a comedian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0531 min
BUDGE, how to fudge being human!Business Narcissists and Cracking the Success Code! With Business Guru Tom Matthews
Join Budge in a captivating conversation with business guru and managing director of a prominent private equity firm Tom Matthews. Gain invaluable insights on private equity, decision-making emotions, and the importance of trust in business collaborations. Explore the interplay between emotions, ego, and trust in navigating complex landscapes. Discover the distinction between narcissism and sociopathy in the business world and the significance of self-awareness and ethical leadership. Don't miss this enriching discussion with Tom Matthews, offering practical wisdom for entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders. Tune in now and expand your business knowledge!
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2023-07-0322 min
Cans Across The WorldEpisode 98 – Wasted Hot Cross Bun Pale Ale (Northern Monk X Surplus To Purpose) [W. Darren Matthews] CANS RETURNS! After a hefty amount of time away, the CATW podcast is back. In this episode, Seán is joined by Darren Matthews, comedian/podcaster to chat about his comedy career, playing against Man United Legends XI, traveling, beer news and some other bits. The beer sampled this week is the Wasted Hot Cross Bun Pale Ale by Northern Monk X Surplus To Purpose)
2023-06-3048 min
Politics, Culture and some other shitCoronation Day with my guest Darren MatthewsSo what was supposed to be a livestream , NIGHTMARE, turned into a chat with my buddy Darren Matthews who kindly dropped in all the way from Copenhagen. We point an Irish Socialist finger at the monarchy and laugh.
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2023-05-061h 08
Hella FunnyGive Me Perky or Give Me Death with Darren MatthewsThe delightfully ginger Darren Matthews joins me and we chat getting cancelled, all things comedy/gigs, the woes of ladbaby and you’ll find out why the internet is not our friend…enjoy
2023-05-011h 01No Blasters With Ciaran Bartlett058. Vs Darren MatthewsThis week I'm joined by comedian Darren Matthews.
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2023-02-211h 00
Sly Guy PodcastSLY GUY PODCAST- 15/12/22- WILD OATS OF A MAN w Darren MatthewsDarren Matthews is on the podcast this week and we are talking wild oats, Priest training school, childhood memories of South Down, goals for 2023 and drum wormholes...
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2022-12-1551 min
The Sean Hegarty ShowEpisode 23 - Darren Matthews & Jordan RobinsonThis week, Sean is joined in the studio by friends and fellow stand-ups, Darren Matthews & Jordan Robinson.
They talk about improv comedy, Newry City FC, doing badly in school, Jordan fulfilling a dream by getting to gig with Reginald D Hunter, they play Prod Stewart vs Philomena Taigley plus so much more.
To support this podcast, you can donate as little as £3 (one off payment) via ko.fi.com/seanhegarty
Be sure to follow Darren & Jordan on their socials and get tickets to Jordan's WIP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/wwjd-when-will-jordan-die-tickets-440873232707
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2022-11-021h 24
Politics, Culture and some other shitPolitics, Culture and Darren MatthewsThis episode I talk with my friend , stand up, game show host, East Belfast GAA member and fellow Armagh Gael Darren Matthews.
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2022-07-171h 39
Shite Talk: An Irish History PodcastEdward Carson with Darren MatthewsThis week Kevin told Jason, and our guest Darren Matthews, all about the life and times of Edward Carson, the father of Ulster Unionism. We've got two shows left in Ireland for 2022 so you should come see us in either: Dundalk - Dundalk Gaol for a retelling of the 1922 Jail Break Dublin - Wild Duck with Donal Fallon of 3 Castles Burning Also, go check out Jordan Robinson who joined us for the first Edward Carson reading when we did it live in the Sunflower, Belfast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-291h 23
Muscle for Life with Mike MatthewsEp. #872: Darren Candow on the Latest Research on Creatine SupplementationThis podcast is all about creatine. Specifically, I'm talking with Dr. Darren Candow about common questions regarding creatine, myths, and even some of the latest research on how creatine might even benefit people who aren’t looking to gain gobs of muscle or athletes looking to recover faster.While creatine isn’t a new subject for the podcast or my content in general, Dr. Darren Candow is a fantastic guest to dive deeper on the topic. That’s because he’s studied it directly in the field.Not only is Darren a professor at the Universi...
2022-02-2359 min
Darren Carter - Pocket Party#209 Punch Drunk Sports Kareem Matthews Answers Questions about The Big GameComedian and L.A. Rams diehard, Kareem Matthews, joins me in todays episode of the Pocket Party Podcast and we have some laughs as he explains the Big Game. Follow Kareem on IG: Kareem.MatthewsNow let's start that party in your earholes!Keep moving forward and do something positive for yourself everyday. Thanks for watching my comedy clips, Pocket Party Podcast and Vlogs. Have a great day! Every time you tell someone about me, share a video, or click the "Like" button It helps. So THANK YOU! Have a great day and keep shining! 🔦Can you do us...
2022-02-0837 min
No Blasters With Ciaran Bartlett04. Vs Darren MatthewsThis week I'm taking on comedian Darren Matthews, check out Darrens Beer tasting event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-tasting-with-a-comedian-2-beer-harder-tickets-241108731707
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2022-02-081h 31
The Tom O Mahony Show216 - Darren MatthewsThis week I'm delighted to be joined by comedian, podcaster and hurling enthusiast Darren Matthews to talk the marvelous anomaly that is his Newry comedy club and that time he drunkenly had to judge a Vietnamese comedy competition.Limelight Show: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/461484/2132027DARREN'S SHOW LINK:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-tasting-with-a-comedian-2-beer-harder-tickets-241108731707To support the show and access todays video and a rake more Patreon exclusive content why not follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/tomomahonybuckshotBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-o-mahony-show--3262059/support.
2022-02-0448 min
The Real Deal With Shawn Matthews - Real Conversations with Real PeopleDoing Relationships Differently with your personal life and in business with my babe Darren BartschDarren is not only my fiance but a good businessman. He has had 7 businesses' in his life and in the past year, He has built a Software Development Company called Barrana. He started this business to help people, do things differently in his industry and it has evolved with time. His passion is People having their sovereignty, when you have freedom you have choices.
Darren is Authentic, Patient, Supportive.
How do we build relationships? In this episode, I am very thrilled to have a conversation with my babe on this topic. We explore, building a fou...
2021-10-1334 min
Darren Carter - Pocket Party#186 Redondo Beach Pier Shooting w/ Kareem MatthewsAaaaaand We. Are. BACK! This episode we talk w/ Comedian Kareem Matthews who was about to do a show and was there in Redondo Beach on the Pier the night that there was a shooting. We hear all about it and also do some fun 80's music trivia and more. Can you do us a tiny favor....and please leave a review on iTunes....it really does help. Thank you. Also.... please feel free to share this or any of the other episodes.You never know who might need to hear it.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/us...
2021-08-3044 min
String NinjasThey Mostly Come At Night feat. Darren MatthewsThis week we’re joined by our buddy Darren Matthews. We talk about running a Comedy Club, Taco Chips and Weight Loss
2021-08-241h 00
Politics, Culture and some other shitTrailer for 2 podcasts this week with Darren Matthews and Gerry Carroll MLAThis week I'll be talking with Darren Matthews from the Darren Matthews and Friends Podcast, Punk drummer, musician, stand up comedian and fellow son of Armagh on Wednesday at 7pm Live on You.
Then on Thursday at 5pm I'll be talking to Gerry Carroll, People Before Profits West Belfasts MLA.
If you have any questions please let me know via Twitter, Insta or email andymcgibbon@live.com
I hope you can join to talk Politics, Culture and some other shit.
2021-07-0602 minDarren Carter - Pocket Party#178 "This is a Cold Game" Comedian Kareem MatthewsHello and welcome back to The Pocket Party Podcast!Kareem and I talk comedians having the same names, LA opening up, favorite foods, White people stuff, Black people stuff and have lots of laughs. .Comedian Kareem Matthews and Comedian Darren Carter..Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE 😀. How to support the channel and my comedy/podcast/future projects: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2968123317682176187.PayPal @ DarrenCarter.com.I'm also on CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/officialdarrencarter and get personalize birthday/anniversary/Holiday or roast shout out..Start That Party! https://jemi.a...
2021-06-2849 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Katie MatthewsThis week DPDS connects with Professional Dancer - Katie Matthews
Industry Insights connects with New Zealand born Katie Matthews. Katie talks about her career thus far and her early days of training to become a professional Ballerina before travelling and working in America.
Katie began her career dancing for the ‘Royal New Zealand Ballet after studying at the International Ballet Academy in New Zealand.
Having early success in her career Katie went on to star in the popular dance show ’So You Think You Can Dance’ where Katie was a top 10 finalist. Katie went o...
2021-05-0456 minDarren Carter - Pocket Party#165 Kareem Matthews from Comedy Store Documentary and More!Comedian Kareem Matthews and I have a great time on this episode. He will be back. Now let's start that party in your earholes!Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE 😀How to support the channel and my comedy/podcast/future projects: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2968123317682176187PayPal @ DarrenCarter.com I'm also on CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/officialdarrencarter and get personalize birthday/anniversary/Holiday or roast shout out. Start That Party! https://jemi.app/officialdarrencarter Book surprise Zoom calls, order signed photos, become a guest for my podcast and more 🔦 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdarrencarter My son Austin...
2021-04-1940 min
SMAC TALKSMACK TALK #29 | DARREN MATTHEWSSMAC TALK - Episode #29 The Podcast that discusses whatever with whoever hosted by Sean McAleavey aka SMAC! Huge thanks to my guest this week - Darren Matthews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/darrenmatth... Any weekly recommendation current events/ questions for my guests let me hear about them in my comments or via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcaleav... Outro Music by GabrielJon: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4z3zn... If you enjoy leave a like, drop a comment below and if you haven't already then subscribe
2021-03-2253 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsKimberly McLoughlin S03E10 The serious episode we laugh about addiction and recovery in.I sat down for a zoom call with Kimberly McLoughlin (_Kimberlymcloughlin on Instagram) as we chat about one year with no booze and drugs and how to recover loudly and with an online presence. We go through figuring out there's a problem, small town boredom and alcohol in modern society. Have a listen and don't feel uncomfortable when we make jokes, because Kimmy and myself didn't. Like, share and subscribe.
2021-03-1957 minCans Across The WorldEpisode 92 - Home Brewed Mead w/ Darren Matthews In this episode, Seán is joined by Darren Matthews (comedian/podcaster) to chat about the history of Mead, St. Patrick's Day stories, the roadmap out of lockdown and much more. The brew sampled on this podcast was a home brewed mead gifted to us by our friend & home brewer Stevie. Thanks a million! Follow Stevie on Instagram @SME30 and check out his very excellent band The Coronations.
2021-03-1957 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsAny Magee S03E09, DJ, radio programmer, live music enthusiast, semi professional punk rocker.Amy Magee, DJ and content creator for harboursideradio.com/ joins me this week on a chat of how to start your own radio station that broadcasts worldwide in the hopes of creating an entertainment and arts space in a building that has been an indoor playground, a gym and a night club. Sounds complicated? You should try being Amy and organising local DJs, content and the occasional 24hr broadcast. check out the station and give Amy herself on Instagram at therockshowwithamy
2021-03-0543 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsColm G Doran S03E08 Writer, Director, Actor, Theatre all rounder. Maggie Mays hall of famer.This episode is with Colm G Doran who tells you how to go from a drama degree to working in the theatre after a few years off. We discuss immersive theatre, inspiration and creativity while stuck in house and having a non traditional Irish father who pushes you in to the arts. Colm was also one of the first people who helped me get stage time as a new comedian with open mics at the Bookfinders cafe in Belfast so we have a good laugh about that also. Check out his socials and Instagram at Colmg1 to see what...
2021-02-2651 minCans Across The WorldEpisode 89 - I Hope This Pale Ale Finds You Well (Evil Twin) [w/ Darren Matthews] In this episode, Seán is joined by Darren Matthews for a can and a chat. They discuss the latest lockdown banter, some personal stories, Darren's ancestry.com adventures, the good pub, some beer news and much more. The beer sampled was the I Hope This Pale Ale Finds You Well by Evil Twin brewing.
2021-02-2655 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsStephanie Bukovec S03E07 professional footballer, freestyler and national team goalkeeperI chat with Toronto born Stephanie Bukovec who I was lucky enough to work with during my time in Canada and learn a thing or two from regarding football and thankfully for it as she has been plying her trade for a number of years now across Europe from Sweden to Iceland to Croatia to Ajax in the Netherlands and finally back to Croatia where she is first team goalie and now National team goalkeeper through the wonders o the grandmother rule. Have a listen to Stephanie talk about starting in Canada as a freestyler and showing the boys...
2021-02-1952 minCans Across The WorldEpisode 88 - Pan IPAni Double Wheat IPA (Trzech Kumpli brewery) [Guest. Darren Matthews] Seán is joined by Darren Matthews (comedian/podcaster) for a chat about life, the universe and everything. They discuss the sesh, growing up in the country, the latest beer news and answer some questions from the listeners. The beer this week is Pan IPAni Double Wheat IPA from Trzech Kumpli brewery. Check out CansAcrossTheWorld.com for more beery goodness!
2021-02-1956 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsConor Keys S03E06 Stand up, Podcaster, Yumz, Conspiracy InterpreterI chat to one half of the "Deckchair and Yumz" podcast and the other half of the "Best of the Best Podcast" Conor Keys about how to accidentally start a successful podcast amid the world shutting up shop. We delve into the vanilla Podcast and the Patreon version wheres Keys and co go down the rabbit hole of whats going on in the world. Check out the main mans podcasts on all your favourite Podcasty places. We talk missing gigs and Keys first gig which I also performed at. Good times and looking forward to sharing the stage with...
2021-02-111h 10
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsBruce Fummey S03E05 Scottish history tours, stand up comedian and great Scott, he's a Scot.I sat down with the very entertaining Bruce Fummey and promised him I'd only take an hour of his day and ended up taking years off his life. Bruce and myself talk how a teaching career leads to being a tour guide via a stand up comedy career. We chat Scottish history, it's ties to Ireland, Scots language and Scots Gaelic, kings, queens, battles, the intricacies of how I've been pronouncing Alba wrong for years. Basically. We talk... a lot.
Check out Bruce's fantastic website at https://www.scotlandhistorytours.co.uk/ give him a subscribe on Youtube...
2021-02-031h 40
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsConor A.K.A Canks from the Fellaship Podcast. S03E04Canks joins me for a chat about his own Podcast and the hows and whys of home schooling and staying sane while trapped in the house for Lock down 3. Check out the FELLASHIP PODCAST Out Every Sunday where all good Podcasts are found.
2021-01-311h 07Politics, Culture and some other shitPart 2 of my chat with the class Darren Matthews.Check out Darrens podcast Darren Matthews and Sometimes Friends.
2021-01-2854 minPolitics, Culture and some other shitMy guest Darren Matthews Part 1I was lucky to be able to chat with my guest Darren Matthews, this is part 1 of 2.
Darren has been a drummer, a roadie and traveller. Is currently a stand up, footballer, hurler and member of East Belfast GAA.
We talk about all that.
2021-01-2838 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsSean O'Neill S03E03 Cans across the world, blogger, podcaster, owner of great dog.I finally get semi professional drinker and fully qualified Strabane person Sean O'Neill on the ups and downs of drinking for free, home brewing and the beer and bugs taste pairing we filmed a few months ago. Check out Seans content at Canacrosstheworld.com
2021-01-1254 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsSean Hegarty S03E02 Comedian, broadcaster and brand new but not that new podcasterI catch up with long time comedy buddy and all round busy man Sean Hegarty. We talk why Zoom gigs are the devil, home schooling 3 boys and IVF stigmas in todays world. Search Sean Hegarty Podcasts to check out Seans new and existing work.
2021-01-0955 minCans Across The WorldEpisode 84 - Hum It APA (Sean's Home Brew) [Feat. Darren Matthews] In this episode, Sean is joined by Darren Matthews to celebrate being back on the drink after 30 days of sobriety. They chat about Diego Maradona, music, life, answer listener questions and discuss the beer news of the week. The beer sampled is Seán's home brew called 'Hum It' APA.
2020-12-0450 minCans Across The WorldEpisode 83 – Yellow Label Black Tea (Lipton) [Special Guests: Gareth (Metal For Life NI) + Darren Matthews] In this episode, Seán is joined by Gareth from Metal For Life NI and Darren Matthews (comedian/Injury Time podcast). They speak about mental health, mindfulness, coping mechanisms, what the Metal For Life NI charity is all about and they geek out about music. The alcohol free drink sampled in this episode is: Yellow Label Black Tea by Lipton
2020-11-271h 33
BarcastBarcast Podcast || 2019 Champions Amaris Chase & Darren MatthewsWelcome to Barbados Adventure Race Season 2 - S1 EP4 The show for all things related to the Barbados Adventure Race, one of the premier Obstacle Course Races in the Caribbean. If you’re looking for tips on training, news on upcoming events or just wanting to hear about some of the personalities around the BAR, this is podcast for you. Hosted by Race Director, George Griffith and media personality and BAR.BAR.iAN extraordinaire, Patrick ‘Salt’ Bellamy. Meet us at the BAR every week. This week our hosts George and Salt are joined 2019 Champi...
2020-10-0637 min
Cans Across The WorldEpisode 73 – Quadditch Belgian Quadrupel (Larkins Brewing Co) + Blood Orange Pale Ale (Great South Bay Brewery) [W/ Darren Matthews] This week, Seán chats with Darren Matthews (comedian/Darren Matthews & Sometimes Friends podcast) to have a can and ramble about the week’s topics. They get into a chat about socially distanced comedy gigs & shows, tell drinking stories, Bullhouse brewing’s recent announcements, the world’s strongest beer and other beer news. The beers sampled this week are the Quadditch Belgian Quadrupel by Larkins Brewing Co and the Blood Orange Pale Ale by Great South Bay Brewery.
2020-09-1838 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsLinda Ervine S03E01. Irish language activist. East Belfast GAA honorary president.I chat with Linda Ervine on her thoughts about teaching Irish for everyone at Turas in East Belfast and how the language belongs to everyone, going from taking a 6 week taster course to doing a degree in Irish in 8 short years and how to get a job as president of a GAA club without ever having seen a match. Check out https://www.ebm.org.uk/turas/ for more if you want to learn some Irish also.
2020-08-041h 16
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsCraig Quartermaine writer, journalist, Indigenous Australian comedian. Retired truck driver. S02E17I sat down for a 10 hour time difference of a chat with the very talented and learned Craig Quartermaine. We chatted about Covid being good to the big man and how he ended up in Queensland after a life time as a Perth boy. We talk indigenous Australian culture and the present situation of allegations within our respective comedy scenes. Like, Share and subscribe and check out Craigs Podcast 'Somethin Clever' and material. It's clever stuff. Always a pleasure catching up and he didn't even give me shit for supporting the rival footy team.
2020-07-011h 04Cans Across The WorldEpisode 61 - Hibiscus Lime Hard Seltzer (Ska Brewing) and Dead Pony Club (Brewdog)( Feat. Darren Matthews) This episode Stu is Joined by Comedian Darren Matthews to discuss the C&C/Maine man, Craic-uums, the bars re-opening, gigging and punters, Tab Clear and Tom from Myspace.
2020-06-2653 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsLeo Kearse, Right Wing comedian S02E16I got Comedian, writer and performer Leo Kearse on to chat with some one I don't agree with politically but can't fault the man as a great joke writer. We talk people trying to cancel him and how he ended up as a right wing comedian. We cover why comedians shouldn't behave like a politician and how to say terrible things in a smart and funny way. Check out Leos Youtube channel for more videos of his material. Like, share and subscribe and drop a review where ever possible. Do what Leos political heroes do. Lie if you have to.
2020-06-241h 06
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsAndy McGibbon that's in the Bonnevilles Part 2. Politics and Personal opinions S02E15Continuing on from Andy's own Podcast interview with Ruairi Creaney I decided to pick the big mans brains all the way from how to invite unionism to the table of a United Ireland to him telling me his family almost ended up in Australia instead of Lurgan only his mother took a liking to the new houses being built. Give an Armagh man a cold beer and he'll give you a hot take on anything.
2020-06-211h 21
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsAndy McGibbon Part 1. Punk rock, Playing the blues and paying the bills. S02E15I chatted with Andy McGibbon from Lurgan bluesy bastards the Bonnevilles and we ended up making it an epic podcast. Part one is the realities of being in a touring band and literally keeping the show on the road. We talk tour stories and being music nerds with the romantic notions about reading album liner notes and why drummers never own a car big enough to fit their kit in. I learned about the genesis of the Bonnevilles and how much noise 2 lads from Lurgan can really make.
2020-06-201h 04
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsDiona Doherty, Actor, Comedian, Playwright S02E14Great chat today with Diona Doherty. She's that lady you've seen in that thing but can't quite place her face. You know the one. I think it was on BBC. As a career actor with a CV that includes, TV, film, voice over and writing shows of her own and all that was before she decided to dip her toe into stand up comedy also. We chat the reality of the jobbing actor from being recognizable worldwide on Netflix to advertising local supermarkets to Irish language movies when you aren't fluent. I always learn how to make a self tape. C...
2020-06-141h 15
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsAaron Butler Comedian, The Greatest Show (West Belfast) Man, Video creator S02E13This episode I'm joined by the very funny and excellent dancer Aaron Butler to talk starting comedy with a gig at the Edinburgh Festival and the shared trauma of things that just weren't right about Catholic school musicals at the turn of the century among other things. Check out Aarons own work at Aaronbutler.online and that will link you to all his appropriate channels. He can link you to the inappropriate ones from there. Like. Share. Subscribe and enjoy Aaron's stuff also.
2020-06-1055 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsStevo Timothy, Comedian, charity fundraiser, Everton fan S02E12It's my first returning guest with Stevo Timothy of farmer Michael and Kathleen fame coming back to talk about raising over 60,000 euro for the Irish Wheelchair association in memory of his mother Evelyn. We touch on training during Covid 19, celebrity friends making videos of support and being escorted to the finish line by a group of bikers. We also delve into the sad state of affairs as to why charities exist in Ireland and beyond and I chat with Steve about how to make smart social commentary satire after the release of his most recent video referencing the civil...
2020-06-0654 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsAlex 'Greeno' Green, Challenger sports, The Unicorn and The Cat. S02E11I chatted with my former boss and current Vice President of Challenger Sports Alex Green. From Glasgow to Rhode island and after 20 years of coaching soccer in America Greeno has done more miles than me down the highways and byways of North America. We chatted coaching football in America, the adventures of staying with host families who party with 50 cent and why I call him the unicorn after working together for a week in Shania Twains home town in Canada. Enjoy the madness and we are looking into subtitles for our two accents. check out challengersports.com to know...
2020-06-031h 08
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsBrian Cranley. Singer, Troubadour and Amateur Lumberjack S02E10I go back into my murky past as a rocker and Zoom called with very talented Brian Cranley who once was the singer in my band The Scream which we later changed to Soviet Flares when we found out that name was taken by a band Dave Grohl used to drum for. We chat about life in Vancouver, being in a band with family and friends and how marrying someone abroad doesn't guarantee you that sweet visa and future Canadian Prime Minister Bryan Adams. Like, share and subscribe and check out Low Kamouraska on Spotify for a taste of...
2020-05-3052 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsTyrone McKenna. Professional boxer, semi pro bassist, amateur comedy duo member. S02E09Lucky enough this episode I got chatting to Golden contract finalist and all round entertainer and professional fighter Tyrone McKenna. Determined to be Belfast's most entertaining boxer while learning bass guitar and being part of a comedy duo with another guy called Tyrone. No seriously... Check out the big man on Instagram @ Tyrone_mc_kenna and get on the band wagon. This fighter is going big time. Oh and don't ask him for a free T shirt. What the hell Am I talking about? Give the episode a listen as we compare fight records and have a great oul...
2020-05-2758 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsNicole O'Hagan Mountain biker and Nurse S02E08I Zoom called this week all the way to... back where I'm from to chat with recently qualified nurse and professional throwing herself down trails on a mountain biker Nicole O'Hagan. We chat the best the way to get started, handlebar flips and I learn new words like hard tail and enduro race. Check Nicole out @nicole_ohagan on Instagram for more info and exciting trail trekking adventures.
2020-05-2440 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsSian Choyce, Stand up comedian S02E07I sat down for a lengthy chat with Perth based comedian and former Queenslander via Adelaide Sian Choyce. We talk comedy, Australian accents and culture and why living in the most isolated City in the world is finally paying off for the people in Western Australia. You'll make the smart Choyce by listening to this lovely episode... I'm sorry, I'll get my own coat after that pun. Check out Sian on twitter at Sian_Choyce and Instagram @siananabread . Sian has opened for Chris D’Elia, Ari Shaffir, Bert Kreischer and Doug Stanhope, TWICE.
2020-05-201h 20
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsChristian Talbot, writer and luthier S02E06I zoom called in with creator of the Life of Sharks and trainee guitar building, screen printing funny man Christian Talbot (quite the CV) about how comedy leads to a life working with your hands and writing a comic about sharks with a merchandise line. I know this seems like a lot of random things but just listen and enjoy. Like, subscribe and share with your friends and family. I think we both managed not to swear in this one.
2020-05-171h 12
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsMarcus Keeley Instant Feedback Podcast S02E05The episode is a podcast about a podcast with creator of the Instant Feedback Podcast ( I'll stop saying Podcast now) Marcus Keeley and how he came about the idea of interviewing performers immediately after they came off stage be they comedian, poet or comedian who just died on their arse. We talk running comedy nights, made up comedians adventures in France for a one hour show. Check out The Instant Feedback podcast on all your favourite places to listen to ... I've said Podcast again haven't I?
2020-05-1348 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsAlly McKenzie Documentarian S02E04I chat this week with documentarian and a man who was raised in my village even though he arrived from Scotland. We chatted music in the good old days, film making, travelling with a camera and how to turn your passion in to your work by making a documentary about your favourite football team. Ally is on Twitter @allymckenzie91 and keep an eye out for some upcoming film projects with BBC from his production company Sideline Films.
2020-05-101h 00
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEmma Brennan Alpha Training NI S02E03I chat with the lady who helped me pass my Level 2 gym instructor course (no really, I'm a qualified gym instructor) Emma Brennan, about what it's like to open a brand new state of the art gym and then have to close it in present times. We chat home workouts, producing the next generation of fitness professionals and my sweet Incredible Hulk/ Leonardo DaVinci mashup T shirt. Like, share, subscribe and drop and give me 20!
2020-05-0454 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsTerry McHugh S02E02I talk comedy and lock down in the middle of nowhere with North Belfast comic and long suffering retail warrior Terry McHugh. Check out his facebook page Terry McHugh comedy for some free one man shows and give me a wee follow sure, he's good people. Also good look finding his house if you ever need him.
2020-05-031h 00
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsSeason 2. The new mic strikes back.I give some podcast recommendations on lock down and talk about the lack of anything that I've been doing. All while having a beer.
2020-04-2829 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsSt Paul's GAA are based in West Belfast. County Antrim.St Paul's Belfast are the club that welcomed me in when I moved back to the city.
2020-03-2902 min
Blarney Pilgrims Irish Music PodcastDarren, Dominic, Uncle Leo and Sean MathewsAn unexpected journey in the company of Darren, Dom, Dom's Uncle Leo, Sean Matthews and the bean an tí in Carberry's, Drogheda.
With the world full of strangeness at the minute, it seems apt that we'd find ourselves chatting about all sorts of unexpected things in this week's episode: unaccompanied singing as Mount Kilimanjaro; the people who gave us our first taste of Irish music; searching for your own voice; Take The Floor, Bowie, Aztec Camera and The Raggle Taggle Gypsy. Sneaking the remote control away from your dozing dad. And probably the greatest heckle ever, from a...
2020-03-241h 31
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 23 - Lianne MCooey and Modern Life is RubbishI guest star and also simulcast with my partner in comedy Lianne McCooey as she launches her new podcast 'modern life is rubbish'
2020-03-211h 12
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 22 - Amanda Ferguson.I chat with writer, freelance journalist and all round lovely North Belfast person Amanda about the glamour of journalism as your own boss and not making social plans incase a big story comes up. A great chat over a pint from the Sunflower bar in Belfast.
2020-03-071h 02
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 21 - John MeagherI'm joined by London based Newry man John Meagher as we talk comedy as a business. The illusion of great gigs and our deep personal yet hilarious trauma of growing up in Newry. Check the man out online and enjoy the chat. Like share and subscribe lovely people.
2020-03-031h 19Cans Across The WorldEpisode 44 - Plunged Orange (Hatherwood)/Striding Edge (Northern Monk) With Darren Matthews This episode the boys are joined by the fantastic Darren Matthews to discuss holiday banter, free wine, wedding planning, the fundamental differences between "A looky looky man" and "A Dicker", toilet etiquette, (back and to the left), PSA, "UNFINED" (Adjective. unfined (not comparable) Not having been fined (clarified by filtration). unfined wine. Not having been fined (subjected to a financial penalty)), Bulgaria and terrible Guinness.
2020-02-2857 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 20 - Paddy RaffI chat with creator of Nigel the BT9er and West Belfast comedian Paddy Raff about selling out arenas within 2 years of starting comedy and being so successful you own a caravan in Donegal. Enjoy.
2020-02-251h 12
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 19 - Micky BartlettI chat with touring comic and the most week travelled Lurganite in history. Micky Bartlett about comedy as a full time job and weird places for a gig.
2020-02-181h 39
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 18 - Gareth McCulloughI chat with Newry Reporter sports editor and long time champion of the entertainments in the local area about labours of love and getting paid to watch your favourite football team.
2020-02-0145 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 17 - Tom O'MahoneyI chat with the pride of South Tipperary about how many miles it takes to make a good comedian, life before comedy and the intricacies of a county with two license registrations.
2020-01-2937 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 16 - Michael 'Violin Mick' ConlonI chat with one half of he string ninjas about being a professional fiddler (steady on), musical upbringings and supporting a football team far far away.
2020-01-2452 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 16 - Leonie McDonagh live from the Comedy kitchen.I chat with comedian, dancer and artsy all rounder Leonie Mcdonagh about how a Galway girl ends up in Belfast and the finer points of stand up as an art form and how to host a world audience from your kitchen.
2020-01-171h 01
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 15 - Gino LynchI chat with comedy writer, lighting technician and old school mate Gino Lynch about his writing, producing and starring as Taxi Jo while working in TV and movies. We talk comedy and the real life characters in the old home town.
2020-01-151h 01
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 14 - Cormac Lamb. Australian fire fighter.I chat with Newry native now Sydney resident Cormac Lamb about the wild fires currently ravaging Australia and what's being done.
2020-01-0331 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 13 - Cate Conway. Radio DJ and voiceover artist.I chat with radio personality, all round presenter and award winning cat breeder Cate Conway about how to get started in broadcasting. Sky diving and fancy advent calenders amongst other things. Check out her Instagram @ Radio.Cate
2019-12-1100 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 12 - Jordan RobinsonI chat with comedian/improvisor Jordan Robinson about 100 gigs in his first year, opening for bigger boys and what's next after open heart surgery and his debut solo show Pig Heart.
2019-12-1054 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 11 - Darren Matthews and no friends this week.This week I recap the first 10 episodes of the podcast and talk about upcoming gigs and plans for the new year in Belfast and beyond. Voting gets a mention also so please don't fall asleep there.
2019-12-0728 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 10 - Caitlín FearonI chat with Scarlet Belles burlesque dancer and fellow hospitality survivor Caitlín Fearon about arts in Newry, dance and weird shape bananas. No... Really.
2019-11-2654 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 9 - Cormac MacDiarmada the Notorious Barrick Boy.I chat with Barrick boy creator and west Belfast stand up comic Cormac about the origins of the online page, the madness of the wild west and how he ended up on stage between writing movie scripts and skits.
2019-11-2455 min
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 8 - Darren CraigI chat with Belfast based DJ Darren Craig about DJing, when rock was king, ice hockey and his beloved Liverpool FC. Share it if you like it and subscribe wherever podcasts may be found.
2019-11-171h 03
Darren Matthews And Sometimes FriendsEpisode 7- Sean QuinnI chat with fellow Bessbrook native and now Adelaide resident Sean Quinn about stand up, travel and the land down under. Australia. Not the republic.
2019-10-2947 min