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Edwin Sammon Of KnowledgeEd and Cara Talk About : The KardashiansHey Sammon Skins, welcome to the new season of the show where I will be talking to other human people instead of to myself and/or characters I'm playing, which is also to myself. The first batch of episodes features conversations with my favourite person in the world, Cara Murphy, my wife and Mother of our tiny human boy. The concept for the podcast came from our first date, where I was so nervous I didn't ask Cara any questions and she has never let me forget. So to make up for this I'm asking as many questions as I...
2023-08-0528 minEdwin Sammon Of KnowledgeExtra Sunday Patreon Pod Featuring Jelly Jello Raps And Sean Connery As BatmanIt's an extra episode that you could have every Sunday if you wanted to as it's direct from my Patreon page! I'm reacting to the Batman trailer that just dropped like a hot potato with a superhero carved into it's face and the Flash trailer that also features more Batmen. It's a bat bonanza! Also, I ponder if Sean Connery could ever play Batman and talk about algorithms and demographics and how we don't fall over physical copies of movies or TV shows. All this plus some improv songs about American foodstuffs and the Squid Games that I haven't seen...
2021-10-1735 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#72: Daddy Issues And Baby Detectives Featuring Luke SammonLuke Sammon has finally arrived and I am delighted and in love but also sleep deprived and unsure of what sunglasses are for! The story of his birth is one where I resist the urge to mansplain about the work of Elton John, I feel a potentially murderous urge to defend my newborn and some other parents maybe not being the greatest make me feel like i'm gonna be OK at this whole Daddy business. Plus, a new, potentially mega hit show that came to Cara in a dream. All this plus a guest appearance by Luke himself! Enjoy!
2021-06-2056 minEdwin Sammon Of KnowledgeExtra Sammon Skin Episode: Strange, Unprecedented Yogurt TimesHere's an extra episode of the podcast that is normally only for the select ears of Edwin's patrons. If you desire extra content early and exclusive on a weekly basis go to https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9483740&fan_landing=true and sign up now. It's that easy! This extra episode features Ed going cuckoo bananas and realising what's important during this pandemic time. also, there's a follow up to his accent review featuring the worst on screen accent of all time! Enjoy!
2020-11-1736 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#47: The Fungie The Dolphin Conspiracy FilesEd gets to the bottom of the conspiracy that absolutely no one is talking about and has amazing exclusive audio of Sir David Attenborough that may shock. Is any of it real? Probably not. But Ed is becoming his own cat and is wary of the folks out there who have a degree from the university of Google. All this plus some horrible German music, Ed talks about his old Santa job and Brendan Blowhard gives us a stone cold classic Halloween tune.
2020-10-2336 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#46: Karate Chopping John Hallow's Ween On The Antique RoadshowA spooky special as Ed explains the origins of Halloween but not before discussing the merits of The Karate Kid and it's similarities with a certain space saga. Ed keeps the swear jar empty for the duration of the episode but adult themes remain in a PG kind of way. There's also a run down of his top picks for Sunday afternoon television and why Antiques Roadshow is a perfect tonic for these mad times. All this plus an exciting trailer for a movie that doesn't exist and Brendan Blowhard drops his latest tune, a banging cover of a spooky...
2020-10-1641 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#45: James Bond's Reboot Singalong Swan SongThis week's episode is a James Bond special as Ed talks about the spy franchise and the ongoing delay of the latest installment "No Time To Die". Ed is not a fan of some of the previous Daniel Craig films in the series and gives his view on where the franchise should go next with the character. There's an exclusive interview with Sir Sean Connery, the original Bond and Brendan Blowhard sings a stunning rendition of the greatest Bond song. Enjoy!
2020-10-0943 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#44: Tom Holland's Four Star Holiday GetawayEd talks about the nitpicks himself and his beloved had on a recent holiday getaway weekend that involved dongles and pods and some very confused hotel staff and Ed has a rambling chat with his Godson. Enjoy Sammon Skins!
2020-10-0235 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#43: Lockdown 2: Electric BoogalooThis week's podcast comes from the beautiful countryside of Galway as Ed records in the office of long time listener of the show and all time brother of Ed, Julian. Ed talks us through his 100 per cent completion of Red Dead Redemption 2 and begins drinking his prep for his annual colonoscopy. There's some clips of his first stand up gig back after six months and a reading of Van Morrison's new protest song against masks and rational empathy. Enjoy!
2020-09-2535 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#42: Blood Cappuccinos With Emotionally Distant VampiresThis week Ed prepares for his first gig in six months and discusses the new lock-down in Dublin and whether or not sports are good for your mental well being, which may be true for some people but Ed has never really enjoyed them compared to pretending to be Conan The Barbarian. There is also a hot new take on the terrible movie Twilight. It may be twelve years old but that won't stop Ed from picking it apart! Enjoy Sammon Skins!
2020-09-1833 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#41: In Space, No One Can Hear You Eat Substantial MealsEd gives some of the 'substantial' meals he's had during the recent pandemic a very poor review as this coming September 21st sees the reopening of the 'wet' pubs. Ed talks about why he thinks it's a good thing ultimately but not for the reasons you think, there's a strange re-imaging of Star Wars and the brand new soap opera "Space Notes" makes its stunning debut as 'glut' is the word of the week somehow.
2020-09-1127 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#40: Back To School With Brendan Blowhard's Brown Eyed Blow OutThis week Ed talks about the ongoing pandemic and how it has affected his butter purchases, there's a mild rant about the local scourge of young people (or scuts as Ed calls them) letting off fireworks constantly and Ed recalls the terror of going to school and the embarrassment that comes from being a pubescent that continues to adulthood. All this plus Brendan Blowhard joins Ed for a discussion on his new living arrangements and to pay tribute to Van Morrison in his own unique way.
2020-09-0429 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#39: Barry Gibb's Blofeld BonanzaEd is cheerfully discussing his predictions for how the world is going to end and whether or not he will learn how to drive before that happens on this week's episode plus a lengthy interview with returning guest Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees where Ed tries to explain his old Sean Connery routine from when he used to do stand up and Barry inflicts his impression of the old Scot on everyone's ears.
2020-08-2830 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#38: Sailing The Seven Seas With Sir Sean ConneryEd finds himself facing a couple of stand up gigs in the near future and is trying out some new material, there's a mini review of Twin Peaks and as we look to the reality of a Christmas during a pandemic, Ed reasons that Santa Claus is the only real business that can carry on as normal in these crazy times. Sir Sean Connery joins Ed and tells him exactly what has happened to Connery Cove and why it's a good thing for future alien lifeforms in a long and rambling catch up conversation.
2020-08-2127 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#37: Duck Billed Platitudes From The Mouth Of The Sky BossEd finds himself in an unlikely conversation with the Sky Boss, AKA God, where he demands an explanation on the non status of nipples on Duck Billed Playtpi (sic). There's slight tension with Ed's beloved as things get competitive in the most run of the mill way. Ed also defends the much maligned seagull and there is a review of the Netflix series (Un) Well which features Ed's doppelganger practicing Tantric meditation and weird men buying breast milk online . All this plus a song about Jesus to the tune of "Eye Of The Tiger".
2020-08-1437 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#36: E.T. Flew Over The Cuckoo's NestThis week our intrepid podcaster talks about the old sitcom that made Michael J Fox a star, 'Family Ties' and how it followed a strange sitcom trend for depictions of drug use. There are some dodgy Beatles impressions as hippies come under the spotlight and Ed reviews his re-watching of 'The Sopranos' and talks for a minute and ten seconds about why 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' is worth your time plus an exclusive chat with the creator of hit soap 'Love Notes', Anthony St. Clement who talks about his experience in the sandwich theatre company and plays an exclusive...
2020-08-0750 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#35: Stanley Kubrick's Star Wars BuffetThis week our intrepid podcaster talks about Stanley Kubrick's strange eating habits, Leo Varadkar's movie quotes possibly influencing the recently reopened cinema choices and the looming threat of second wave Covid-19 and how that's very much like Lord Of The Rings. Also Ed talks about his recent cinema viewing of The Empire Strikes Back and how he could only see the tiny flaws in an almost flawless moviefilum. All this plus the season finale of the sizzling soap opera, "Love Notes" in the longest episode of the podcast to date!
2020-07-3144 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#34: Unessential Items In The Centre Of The Sneezing ElbowsOur intrepid podcaster looks back at the legacy that the late, great, Jack Charlton left behind and the mystery of sport as a thing is explored in a somewhat hot take that includes a breakdown of boxing as mansplaining is brought to a new low. Ed puts his life on the line in a thrilling shopping excursion for unessential items and there's the latest plot crazy edition of sizzling soap "Love Notes". Also, what if Jesus was on Twitter?
2020-07-2434 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#33: Nose Bats, Ghost Notes And Sex OvensOur intrepid podcaster finally has Brendan Blowhard in studio for a chat and a song which he delivers in his own unique way. Ed also dissects the latest reports of tourists invading and possibly infecting the country and there is another exciting installment of "Love Notes"
2020-07-1737 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#32: Beard Sandwiches At The Hermit's MansionOur intrepid podcaster has taken to some mild ranting this week on subjects such as sledding, beard growth, festival hungover food and the like, the kind of hot button takes you've come to expect. There's a mini review of Rocketman and one song in particular that Ed can't get out of his head. There's some lovely fake ads and an incredible episode of the soap within a pod, Love Notes.
2020-07-1034 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#31: The Improvised Adventures Of Irish American Explosion ManIt's the longest episode yet as our intrepid pod-caster makes it up as he goes along. He's just awake from a nap and uses his slightly rough voice to impersonate Harrison Ford in the movie 'The Devil's Own' as he talks to a man from somewhere in the North of Ireland. Ed dissects an online review of forgotten 1994, non classic movie, 'Blown Away'. There's a baby inspired improvised song and some strange accents inspired by a late night improv session with Cara. Ed also talks about his return to the Zoo and finally the latest spellbinding episode of 'Love Notes...
2020-07-0344 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#30: John Carpenter's The Birthday ThingIt's episode number thirty for our intrepid podcaster and he is celebrating the birthday of his little brother who is a fully grown man by talking about one of his favourite movies that's as old as him and does his impression of Ennio Morricone that sounds like Charlton Heston. There's a birthday song from Brendan Blowhard that does not stay on topic and Ed gives us a rendition of his alternative theme for the pod which covers such diverse topics as porridge and priests. Sean Connery is advertising his brand new venture and the latest episode of the hot new...
2020-06-2634 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#29: Elvis Lives At The Mystery FunfairThis week our intrepid podcaster is interrupted by the spirit and body of Elvis who won't leave without singing a song despite Ed not wanting him to. There's a couple of Brendan Blowhard numbers as he continues to get over the collapse of his wife and mind and Ed talks about his love of old video games and the banging tunes and misunderstood sound effects of the early nineties video game genre. All this, plus the latest exciting installment of soap opera 'Love Notes' where Tony and Tina spy on Paul at the Funfair.Daytime TV Theme by...
2020-06-1930 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#28: Chimpanzee Cocktails At Connery CoveOur intrepid podcaster finds his voice returning again as he manages to finally gets in touch with Sir Sean Connery and his movable island Connery Cove to find out if the rumours of simian dominance on the island are true but Sean seems to only want to plug his new cocktail book. There's a couple of banging tunes from crooner Brendan Blowhard and the ongoing troubles with his permanently estranged wife Susan continue to bleed into his performances. Finally the debut episode of Ed's new soap opera set in a Dublin Jazz club, "Love Notes" is unleashed.
2020-06-1233 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#27: Don't Smoke 'Em If You Got 'EmThis week our intrepid podcaster is feeling the tar leave his lungs and it's affected his ability to speak but he's powering through and laying out his entire smoking history along with how his quest for ice cream led him to become a bit of a confectionary snob. Also, did you know there is a brand new type of chocolate in existence? Well, there is and Ed has tried it! All this plus Brendan Blowhard returns with a special rendition of Nothing Compares 2U. Enjoy, Sammon Skins!
2020-06-0537 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#26: Piggy Bank TicklesOur intrepid podcaster delves into the origins of money and piggy banks as he recalls a recent conversation with Pappa Gerry about the pigs that the family used to keep back in the day. Learn how intelligent an animal they are! Marvel at how they have kept Arnold Schwarzenegger alive and how they can be relaxed by tickling! Ed also talks about his birthday and does a flawless Billy Connolly impression.
2020-05-2934 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#25: Set Phases To 'One'Our intrepid podcaster struggles with time and space in order to get his podcast out there. Things will eventually return to normality as the first phase of returning to normal ensues and everyone is desperate to get into their local D.I.Y. stores for things they don't need. Ed has a run down of some useless things and an insight into the mindset of a shopper. He's very critical of JML and their "wonder" products. There's also a Brendan Blowhard classic and Ed has a ukulele!
2020-05-2238 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#24: Every Rose Has It's ThornThis episode finds our intrepid podcaster seeking a quiet place to record and failing in that mission, mainly due to the horrible neighbour and her loud ways. Ed reviews his favourite news stories in a time of crisis for interesting news stories and there is a blast from the past in the form of a ten year old radio show where Ed and his good friend Kevin grill Gerry for his Rose of Tralee predictions.
2020-05-1529 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#23: Dispatches From Connery CoveOur intrepid podcaster has received the most interesting electronic letter from Gerry and it describes an ancient Irish method of predicting the gender and quantity of unborn children which has Ed baffled. There's an advertisement for a transportation device and an exclusive interview with the legend that is Sean Connery, speaking to Ed from his own private island where anything goes, apparently! Enjoy, Sammon Skins.
2020-05-1222 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#22: Broken Bikes and Austrian OaksOur intrepid podcaster has landed a big celebrity interview for his pod and he's hoping that this one will be back soon! (hint) Ed's also been having some transportation problems which leads to him remembering the old chopper bikes from back in the day. There's disturbing scenes as a deep dive of Gordon Ramsey on YouTube leads to disgusting scenes and finally there is a Gerry update and he's very critical. Enjoy, Sammon Skins!
2020-05-0831 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#21: Least HauntedOur intrepid podcaster continues his investigation into ghosts and talks about one of his favourite guilty pleasure shows of all time "Most Haunted". Did this show prove that the other side was actually there? Or was it a man from Liverpool having a laugh? Also, can a medium successfully talk to a dog? Does it matter if the dog is still alive? All these questions and more in this episode!
2020-05-0527 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#20: GhostbustingOur intrepid podcaster tackles a very specific topic this episode, Ghosts! Are they real or are they not real? What does Stanley Kubrick have to say about it? Was Ed in the presence of a ghost in his back yard or was it just a cat? There's also a hastily compiled list of the top five most famous ghosts.
2020-05-0228 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#19: Gordon, The Rude SpanielOur intrepid podcaster is worried about the mental health of singer Brendan Blowhard as he is estranged from his little seen wife, Susan. Ed interviews a very rude King Charles Spaniel for a best friend position and talks about the difficult sourdough road that many are taking during these difficult times.
2020-04-3023 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#18: Sawdust and HopeOur intrepid podcaster welcomes Brendan Blowhard back to sing some disco classics as Ed discusses his lack of organs and his desire to quit smoking which leads him to recount his smoking history. There's a story from Ed's past from a Gerry mail and Ed's inner child voice is heard for the first time in years.
2020-04-2822 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#17: Electric Banana BoogalooOur intrepid podcaster once again welcomes Brendan Blowhard to sing us in and out as Ed drops some actual knowledge in the form of animal facts and a surprising fact about Sean Connery. He also reminisces on his childhood stupidity regarding bananas and tuna fish. Enjoy.
2020-04-2635 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#16: Stayin' Alive with Barry GibbOur intrepid podcaster is not always feeling so intrepid and Ed talks about having bad days and how he's inspired by a rich, old, white President (no, not that one!). He also recalls his chance lockdown meeting with his old Dreamgun and Reviewapal Hannah and there's an extra special guest as Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees phones in from L.A. to talk about how he's coping and Brendan Blowhard sings us out (and in) with his renditions of some classic Bee Gees songs.
2020-04-2427 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#15: Hertzog Shoes and Teddy Bear BluesOur intrepid podcaster has a million dollar idea for an app that he may have stolen from acclaimed German film director Werner Hertzog, or maybe not. Ed also gets the low down from Gerry on what exactly happened on that rainy night in Limerick. There's a dive into Ed's joke book and he wonders how drug dealers and assassin's are dealing with the pandemic crisis, plus singing.
2020-04-2223 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#14: Puff, The Magic TrampOur intrepid podcaster is not going to subscribe to the new Disney + and he'll tell you for why and it involves dogs and mermaid's bottoms. There's also Sean Connery's little heard version of Puff, The Magic Dragon and some trivia on movies the old Scot turned down plus Ed gets philosophical and local Dublin singer Brendan Blowhard gives his rendition of a Frank Sinatra classic.
2020-04-2030 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#13: Kiss From A SealOur intrepid podcaster is in fine fettle and has actual music to accompany his excellent singing voice as his beloved Cara gets some famous online attention. Ed talks about his two strangest celebrity followers and gives another Gerry update as the emails keep coming. There's also a short clip of one of the last gigs Ed did before the pandemic. Enjoy Sammon Skins!
2020-04-1825 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#12: A Religious RebuttalOur intrepid podcaster has moved to the bedroom to record this episode and he responds to the longest email rebuttal letter that Gerry has sent so far. Ed offers a more balanced view of religion by naming some positive religious individuals but also calls out the strange contradictory nature of a religious "calling". There's also an examination of Ed's culchie vocal roots and plenty of singing that may get Ed cancelled. Enjoy!
2020-04-1629 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#11: Trumpet BlowersOur intrepid podcaster talks about the possible origins of the phrase "blowing your own trumpet" and is not blown away by the combination of a famous actor and a local shopping bag. There's a Gerry update as he reveals to Ed his very basic childhood foodstuffs, Ed reveals his best easter egg hiding place and witnesses a lovely example of instant karma from the comfort of his balcony.
2020-04-1428 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#10: Dog Tales and Bake OffsOur intrepid podcaster sees his baking prowess grow by the day as the struggle with eating everything in sight continues as Ed calls out a challenger to his championship bake off butter belt. There is a mild debate over which is the best dog breed for him and his beloved Cara as they decide which dog to get as a couple and Ed investigates the mystery surrounding his childhood dogs death.
2020-04-1222 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#9: Cock Fight FridayIt's the shortest episode yet as our intrepid podcaster is given some harsh feedback from his Father, Gerry, via electronic letters. Ed reminisces about the pub they used to own in Birr and it's deep dark secret which should be of interest to history buffs. There's also some beard and sex facts and a fun fact about flamingos.
2020-04-1023 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#8: Goldfish MemoriesOur intrepid podcaster Ed is in Dublin during lockdown and it's heating up as his fiancee won't watch The Irishman even given an unusual ultimatum. Ed also explores the French language, whether or not goldfish have memories and why Bob Dylan is a better singer than Michael Buble.
2020-04-0828 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#7: Babe In The CityLike the plucky pig Babe, Ed is back in the city and things take a shocking turn on the streets of Dublin as the lockdown life comes back into view. Our plucky podcaster is undeterred and laments on the things he misses most while in lockdown and sings a bit of a Beatles tune albeit with modern lyrics. Other things are said as well. Enjoy.
2020-04-0629 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#6: Delighted To AnnounceOur intrepid podcaster makes his last recording from the wardrobe of solitude in Waterford as he prepares to travel back to Dublin City with his beloved Cara. There's a big announcement regarding their relationship and Ed goes into detail about her lovely little quirks. A trip to the recycling centre offers Ed a chance to be a comedian in public again and there's a incident with a Garda and a large ice cream cone plus a musical tribute to the late Bill Withers.
2020-04-0325 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#5: April FoolIt's the last days of solitude in Waterford as our intrepid podcaster reports from his small room within a room within a house. Ed reviews April Fool's pranks and talks about his animal instincts kicking in at the local shopping emporium. There's a late, honourable mention for a fourthquel movie involving apes, and, of course, strange and unexplained bursts of singing.
2020-04-0326 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#4: A New HopeOur intrepid podcaster is still transmitting from his small wardrobe of solitude in Waterford and in honour of his fourth podcast episode he gives his worst and best movie fourthquel picks including a fourthquel that never happened. There are spoilers aplenty. There is also some singing and Ed talks about the millionaire horse that lives in the field next door.
2020-03-3127 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#3: Birr ManOur intrepid podcaster records from a room within a room within a house in Waterford, listen as he gives you actual knowledge in the form of fun facts about his home town of Birr, Co. Offaly. There's also a description of the modern sci fi vacuuming system in his family home and how Ed and his girlfriend nearly had their first row over eggs.
2020-03-2923 minEdwin Sammon Of Knowledge#2: Zoo ManIn this episode our intrepid podcaster Edwin talks about the emotional struggle of self isolation and losing his patience with a certain section of the population who are not being distant enough while out being social. Ed also talks about the volunteer work he was doing that was cut short because of the outbreak and sings his own made up theme tune that doesn't sound anything like a popular and well known theme from a classic 1980's show.
2020-03-2728 min
Edwin Sammon Of Knowledge#1: First and Last DatesProfessional funny man and actor (plus baker) Edwin Sammon presents the first episode of his solo podcast. Ed is well known as a stand up comedian, podcaster and actor and now turns his hand to monologuing alone in a room due to the global pandemic. Subjects are rambling, unstructured and hilarious including a discussion of the aesthetic nature of testicles and his experience on First Dates Ireland, Ed also coins the phrase "mental distancing".
2020-03-2528 min
Reviewables102: #98 | Insufferable Outbursts with Kevin McGahernHannah and Edwin welcome long time Review-a-pal Kevin McGahern to the Headstuff studios. Kevin is a comedian, actor and award winning playwright who has appeared in Hardy Bucks, Nowhere Fast, Bridget and Eamon and Republic of Telly. He has presented his own documentary series "Kevin McGahern's America" for RTE and is making his Edinburgh Fringe stand up debut this August with his new show, "Taking Off". He reviews his favourite live outbursts as well as the shape of Madonna's breasts and a potentially controversial new television show gets pitched. Theme music by SoCow, Production assistance from Jonathan Sammon and Paddy O...
2019-06-1139 min
Reviewables101: #97 | Fifty Shades Of Brown with Ronan CareyDreamgun Film Reads Narrator and Fanta of Knowledge Roan Carey extols the virtues of the under rated colour brown, quizzes Edwin on his Taoiseach knowledge and we discover why a browner is confusing and difficult to obtain in old time Vienna. Ronan and Hannah also deliver a mesmerising version of the Mad Men theme.
2019-06-0429 min
Reviewables100: #96 | The Scaldy Witch Cometh With Aoife SprattThe show makes its triumphant return with new co host Hannah Mammalis and returning host Edwin Sammon joined in studio by actor extraordinaire and all round good egg Aoife Spratt. A giddy chat ensues as the eight months the show has been gone are thoroughly reviewed along with the endings to movies and TV shows that Edwin and Aoife have not seen. Plus, Hannah sings and next week's guest Ronan Carey makes a very well timed cameo appearance.
2019-05-2832 min
ReviewablesThe Best of Reviewables Part 1This compilation features some highlights from the many many guests Edwin and Cian have had in the Reviewable hot seat. In order of appearance, Ronan Grace, Pat MCDonnell, Norma Sheahan, Tara Flynn, Kevin Gildea, Andrea Farrell, Hannah Mammalis and Trevor Browne. Also, Edwin catches up with Cian in his compound in Kilkenny.
2019-05-161h 00
Reviewables95: #92 | Sacristy Tales with Giles BrodyEdwin and special stand-in temporary co-host Kevin McGahern welcome Giles Brody to the studio for the last week in a row (they promise). Giles and Kevin review being young altar servers at Mass when they were young. Giles has some tips for beating the heat and talks about Richie Kavanagh’s remake of the film Heat.
2018-07-2450 min
Reviewables94: #91 | Bad Priest, Port of Call, Fr. QuiggEdwin and special stand-in temporary co-host Kevin McGahern are joined by Ireland's oldest and worst priest, Father Quigg. He reviews Bells, Make-Out spots in Ballinasloe and talks about his time working on the Bad Lieutenant movie
2018-07-1734 min
Reviewables91: #88 | Kill James Bond with Sahar AliComedian and poet Sahar Ali joins us this week to figure out what James Bond does in his downtime. She’s also got stories about shit sticks from Sudan and warnings about cheapo laser eye surgery while Edwin reveals why amateur theatre is a deathtrap.
2018-06-2637 min
Reviewables90: #87 | Bidet Mates with Andrea FarrellAndrea Farrell went on a bidet adventure and she’s in studio to tell us all about it. Also this week Edwin finally tells us his cowshit in the hair story, we pitch a new dog kennel sitcom and reveal the real killer from hit crime documentary The Staircase.
2018-06-1932 min
Reviewables87: REISSUE #46 | Butt York with Hannah MamalisLast year actor/comedian Hannah Mamalis joined us to review the sad time she spent in New York and why the sport of putting things up your butt is due a resurgence. Also this week - how do you Greek up a yoghurt? Can you become a CSI expert for 19 euro? And why is Edwin’s Butt Fest jingle a thing of wondrous beauty?
2018-05-2937 min
Reviewables86: #86 | Later Gator Haters with Lacey McGarrigleCian’s second cousin from Florida comes to visit and it soon becomes apparent that tensions run deep in the extended family. Alligator farms, childhood kidnappings in Disneyland and an exciting investment opportunity for Cian and Edwin all feature in today’s episode. Special thanks to Erin McGathy.
2018-05-2241 min
Reviewables84: #84 | The Long Dark TwentiesKelly Shatter and Luke Benson, stars of The Long Dark Twenties, join us to talk about season two of their web-series this week. Meanwhile Edwin’s travel spinoff show gets off to a terrible start and our new landlord and presidential hopeful Richie Grace drops by to evict us from the studio.
2018-05-0841 min
Reviewables83: #83 | Gesundheit with Fiona FrawleyComedian Fiona Frawley hates how you sneeze. And this week she's going to finally tell you why. Also in this episode - fond memories of Blazin’ Squad, repurposing other podcasts on the HeadStuff Podcast Network and Edwin and Fiona explain why acting sucks.
2018-05-0132 min
Reviewables82: #82 | Don’t Ask, Don’t Listen with Dick LiverVeteran broadcaster Dick Liver joins us this week to talk about his drug-fuelled days in RTÉ, playing Russian Roulette with Larry Gogan, feuding with Mike Murphy and his brief time on Republic of Telly with Edwin Sammon.
2018-04-2432 min
Reviewables77: #77 | Recorded in Advance with Patser MurrayThis week comedian Patser Murray joins us to find out why Edwin is the Robin Hood of bike thievery and why James Cameron is hunting Muhammad Ali’s Olympic medal. Also this week we launch the world’s worst researched crime podcast and try to hide the fact that this episode was recorded in advance.
2018-03-2036 min
Reviewables75: #75 | Hang Sammon with Podge McNameeHam Sandwich Guitar Man Podge McNamee is our guest this week and since Cian didn’t bother to show up we have two co-hosts - Kevin McGahern and Bridget Clare Johns. Questions answered this week - why does Edwin have cabin guilt? Is Podge the hungriest man in music? How accurate is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre? And who wants to hear some gross toilet stories?
2018-03-0640 min
Reviewables72: #72 | Mr. Dempsey’s Opus with Peter McGannPeter McGann joins us briefly this week before we give Edwin a surprise with a visit from his old school principal Mr. Dempsey. He runs us through his colourful life which takes in phrenology, aromatherapy, the dark web, unexplained fires and why he’s a master of ‘old sciences’. Tickets for Pulp Injection: [https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/shows/873583679](https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/shows/873583679)
2018-02-1339 minReviewables71: #71 | The Helen Bauer Power Half-HourEnglish comedian Helen Bauer tells us how great it was to grow up in a service station somewhere south of London. Then there’s a Kardashian/Star Wars cultural exchange and Edwin introduces us to the concept of Arse Memory. There’s way too much toilet talk this week. Waaay too much! Seriously don’t listen to this episode while eating.
2018-02-0628 min
The Tom O Mahony Show44 - Edwin SammonOn this episode I'm joined by my long term comedy comrade Edwin Sammon. Being one of the funniest people you'll meet comes easy to Ed as he displays in this episode with gusto. The Birr-oninan and myself swing by the worlds of sausage-passion, questioning the validity of his birth cert at aged 5 and the prospect of the late great Giant Haystacks fighting a chimp.Edwin also has his own weekly podcast, "Reviewables". Which he hosts with fellow comedian Cian McGargleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-o-mahony-show--3262059/support.
2018-02-011h 15
Reviewables#68 | Inside Your HeadStuff with Martin Fahy & Jonathan SammonWe’ve got a bumper episode this week with monkey expert Martin Fahy and Edwin’s brother Jonathan Sammon. They discuss Faith Healer Compounds in Offaly and where isn’t appropriate for the laying on of hands. The Sammon brothers air some family grievances and Martin gives us his top three gross things that have lived in his […] La entrada Reviewables #68 | Inside Your HeadStuff with Martin Fahy & Jonathan Sammon se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2018-01-1652 min
Reviewables#67 | A Boy or Something with Marise GaughanComedian Marise Gaughan runs through the difficulty of having an unusual name. Edwin reveals that his father gets his name wrong all the time. Then it’s a quick jog through ranking sex offenders, swooning over Elon Musk and a whole lot of bum stuff. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You can now […] La entrada Reviewables #67 | A Boy or Something with Marise Gaughan se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2018-01-0937 minReviewables#66 | The Begrudge Report with Alison Spittle & Clare MonnellyAlison Spittle and Clare Monnelly, the stars of RTE’s Nowhere Fast, help us welcome in 2018. They help us answer the most pressing questions of the New Year – who is the most begrudged Irish celebrity? When do doctors learn that an oesophagus is not called a throat hole? Who does Edwin think is a “Lovely Man”? […] La entrada Reviewables #66 | The Begrudge Report with Alison Spittle & Clare Monnelly se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2018-01-0233 minReviewables#63 | Half Price with Keith FoxHow many discount massages and photography sessions can one man need? Comedian Keith Fox is here to answer that question. Also this week – is there a stroke emoji? Do you use ATM Machines? And what did Edwin’s agent insist we edit out of the podcast?? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You […] La entrada Reviewables #63 | Half Price with Keith Fox se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-12-0536 minReviewables#58 | Make Your Own Ghost Cat with Rob StearsIllustrator Rob Stears drops by to review Ghost Cats (and how to make them), Dying from a Cold and the evil that is Cake in a Mug. Also this week somebody gave Edwin a soundboard of creepy sound effects and they really shouldn’t have. It’s our only-topical-for-one-day Halloween spooktacular! Buy Rob’s book HERE Follow Reviewables on Twitter and […] La entrada Reviewables #58 | Make Your Own Ghost Cat with Rob Stears se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-10-3135 minReviewables#56 | Dial T for Taoiseach with Leo VaradkarWhile waiting for former Republic of Telly presenter Kevin McGahern to turn up Edwin and Cian are paid a visit by none other than Ireland’s coolest ever Taoiseach – Leo Varadkar. He talks about being cool, dropping yokes, milk baths, why he’s so cool and of course his many fights with famous bands over the […] La entrada Reviewables #56 | Dial T for Taoiseach with Leo Varadkar se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-10-1733 minReviewables#55 | Pimp My Podcast with Martin Angolo & Ger StauntonMartin Angolo and Ger Staunton from the Canary in a Comedy Goldmine podcast join us in studio this week. Martin has suggestions for how Reviewables could be better and he’s even written an ad for us! Cian, Edwin and Ger are forced to try out Martin’s topical jokes for the listeners and we get a […] La entrada Reviewables #55 | Pimp My Podcast with Martin Angolo & Ger Staunton se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-10-1034 minReviewables#54 | Live at Dublin Podcast Festival with Karl SpainKarl Spain joins us for our Dublin Podcast Festival live show recorded in the Sugar Club, Dublin. Karl reviews a stag party that resulted in Edwin being flashed and a fake story about Karl being reported in the national media. Cian and Edwin review each other. Karl recounts the sex injury he kept to himself […] La entrada Reviewables #54 | Live at Dublin Podcast Festival with Karl Spain se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-10-0347 minReviewables#53 | The Return of Ryan CullenWe’ve come a long way in the last year and this week we find out if Ryan Cullen has too. Donegal’s most loved/hated comedian, Ryan Cullen joins us to review the new-look HeadStuff podcast studio and also to share his love of 1990’s cartoon Street Sharks with us. Also this week Edwin reveals why he […] La entrada Reviewables #53 | The Return of Ryan Cullen se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-09-2642 minReviewables#51 | On the Road with Liam Nugent & Fr. Quigg (Part 1)Recorded in a small hut by the Cliffs of Moher this week’s episode features comedian/disturbed young man Liam Nugent and evil, elderly priest Father Quigg who join us to fight with Edwin, review bicyclists and play some clips from their commentary track for The Day The Clown Cried. With a Stallone-inspired ending this is the first of […] La entrada Reviewables #51 | On the Road with Liam Nugent & Fr. Quigg (Part 1) se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-09-1236 minReviewables#48 | Stale Democracy Biscuits with Michael RedmondOn this week’s episode we talk medicinal LSD, urban beekeeping, late night biscuit baking and try and determine if democracy has become a mockery with Fr. Stone himself, Michael Redmond. Cian also reveals his deep and extensive knowledge of the feudal system and Edwin sounds like he has been placed in a bubble for his […] La entrada Reviewables #48 | Stale Democracy Biscuits with Michael Redmond se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-08-2233 minReviewables#45 | Behind the scenes at the Vodafone Comedy FestivalBonus Episode! Edwin wandered the Iveagh Gardens to give you a feel for what goes on behind the scenes at a comedy festival. Tim Key reviews Guinness glasses. Foil, Arms & Hog tell us how they’re really a James Brown tribute act. Karl Spain falls down a well. Colin Chadwick bothers fish and Emman Idama […] La entrada Reviewables #45 | Behind the scenes at the Vodafone Comedy Festival se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-08-0432 minReviewables#43 | The Return of Johnny CandonThis week we pull an episode out of the archives and bring you more from our conversation last January with Johnny Candon. Johnny tells us what happens when a Tardis falls apart, Edwin is very prescient about Dr. Who developments and we wonder which Bond actor would work as a Timelord. Also this week – […] La entrada Reviewables #43 | The Return of Johnny Candon se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-07-2528 minReviewables#41 | Eat Dirt with Colum McDonnellColum McDonnell digs in to his childhood with Cian and Edwin this week – toy soldiers, war comics and cheating at chess are all reviewed. Also this week – Nazi boardgames, French anti-masturbation books and the bizarre dirt-eating Americans of Amazon. Wilhelm Scream Compilation: Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook You can now […] La entrada Reviewables #41 | Eat Dirt with Colum McDonnell se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-07-1135 minReviewables#39 | Sprog Tales with Ciara King2FM DJ Ciara King joins us in studio to discuss why she can’t relate to comedians doing material about their children. Some strict rules for childhood TV remakes are laid down before Edwin treats us to his own unique version of the Diff’rent Strokes theme song. What celebrity family is Ciara stalking on Instagram and […] La entrada Reviewables #39 | Sprog Tales with Ciara King se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-06-2725 minReviewables#35 | Hold that Door with Temper-Mental MissElayneousSpoken word artist Temper-Mental MissElayneous lays down the law about opening doors for people. She also tells us about knowing her own mind at a young age, how social media can appeal to charity narcissists and treats us to the first in-studio Reviewables performance. Also this week – handwriting self-hatred, vegetarian meat and Edwin sings […] La entrada Reviewables #35 | Hold that Door with Temper-Mental MissElayneous se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-05-3032 minReviewables#30 | Supermarket United with Seán BurkeThis week comedian Seán Burke drops by to talk football fans. Cian and Edwin try instilling a fear of flying in him. There’s look at reviews of pickle juice and edible insects and a new disgusting use for sheep’s eye-sockets is discovered. This episode is kindly sponsored by the National Supermarket Council. Tickets for Reviewables […] La entrada Reviewables #30 | Supermarket United with Seán Burke se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-04-2531 minReviewables#28 | Racist Insides with Damian ClarkAussie comedy guy Damian Clark drops by and lets us in on a little secret – to beat cancer you have to be racist on the inside. Edwin reviews Sonic the Hedgehog 3, we find a mystery white pill in the studio, Cian invents Bum Pie and Damo gives us a great milkshake flavor and […] La entrada Reviewables #28 | Racist Insides with Damian Clark se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-04-1125 minReviewables#22 | Carwash Remakes with Giles BrodyWhy do some many Hollywood films become shoddy foreign remakes? Giles Brody comes in to review this disturbing trend for us. Also this week – Why is Cian only allowed supervised weekend access to his car? Why does Edwin dispute that it’s a golden age for television? And will Grossmas Day be the next hit […] La entrada Reviewables #22 | Carwash Remakes with Giles Brody se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-02-2824 minReviewables#19 | Deli Social Work with Laura ByrneLaura Byrne lays down the law on what’s acceptable when it comes to breakfast rolls and how best to avoid being barred from your local crappy deli. Also this week – Edwin embarks on his jingle project, ready-cooked smoke flavoured sausage disgusts everyone and who really pays the price for VIP sections in nightclubs?? Follow […] La entrada Reviewables #19 | Deli Social Work with Laura Byrne se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-02-0731 minReviewables#17 | Pottery PDA with Erin McGathyComedian and host of the This Feels Terrible Podcast Erin McGathy joins Cian and Edwin and she’s brought a list. Why are public displays of affection better in Ireland than LA? What’s wrong with Ghost? Who keeps an erection collection? And how did stop smoking guru Allen Carr really die? Plus church reviews that will […] La entrada Reviewables #17 | Pottery PDA with Erin McGathy se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-01-2432 minReviewables#16 | Interrogate Cereal with Martin AngoloMartin Angolo lies about cereal and Cian and Edwin rightfully treat him as a hostile witness. Later, Edwin takes over the Review Anew section to reappraise Martin’s bullfighting joke. Also in this episode, bathroom etiquette when you’re in a cult, confused baristas and the pickled pleasures of life. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff […] La entrada Reviewables #16 | Interrogate Cereal with Martin Angolo se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-01-1731 minReviewables#15 | All the Cheese with Danny O’BrienResident Host of the Comedy Crunch Danny O’Brien joins us to talk about turning over a new leaf in the new year and why that’s total nonsense. Also in today’s episode the worst excuses for not going to work, Edwin launches his presidential campaign and the return of our old friend mechanically separated chicken. Follow […] La entrada Reviewables #15 | All the Cheese with Danny O’Brien se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2017-01-1029 minReviewables#11 | Bat Mouths with Ronan GraceComedian Ronan Grace racks up more reviews than any guest so far – going from continental cuisine to batmen via robot putdowns, burger joint DJs and problematic nipples. Also this week what movie does Edwin find both confusing and erotic? And finally a Trip Advisor review of months. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff […] La entrada Reviewables #11 | Bat Mouths with Ronan Grace se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2016-12-0629 minReviewables#10 | Man Bun Union with Joanne McNallyJoanne McNally tells us why this ‘going out’ lark is dead to her and how she’s all turned around on man buns. Edwin introduces us to Blades the new drug craze and we figure out what would happen if the Podcast Union went on strike. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on […] La entrada Reviewables #10 | Man Bun Union with Joanne McNally se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2016-11-2924 minReviewables#7 | Craft Haribo Lager with Pat McDonnellPat McDonnell (Father Ted, Savage Eye) drops by to let us know why eggs are unnatural and how Haribo and cheap lager are virtually identical to a good craft IPA. Also this episode – why does Edwin hate Google Maps and why is Cian trying to murder Edwin? Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff […] La entrada Reviewables #7 | Craft Haribo Lager with Pat McDonnell se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2016-11-0824 minReviewables#6 | US Election Egg Special with Shawna ScottSexsiopa.ie owner Shawna Scott reviews absentee voting for the US Election and revises her opinion on wine. Also Edwin tells us why Westworld season two will be set in Mullingar and Cian tries to explain the nightmare that is the Egg Master. Listen to Shawna’s podcast, Our Sexual History, here. Egg Master Review Follow Reviewables on […] La entrada Reviewables #6 | US Election Egg Special with Shawna Scott se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2016-11-0133 minReviewables#2 | Raisin Graves with Ryan CullenComedian Ryan Cullen reviews raisins and explains why they make him so very very angry. Why does spam taste like Northern Ireland? The barmbrack myth gets busted and Cian knows little to nothing about UFC. Hosted by Cian McGarrigle and Edwin Sammon. Follow Reviewables on Twitter and join The HeadStuff Podcast Network on Facebook Artwork by […] La entrada Reviewables #2 | Raisin Graves with Ryan Cullen se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2016-10-0435 minReviewablesREVIEWABLES | Trailer for brand new podcast on HeadStuff Podcast NetworkReviewables is the brand new podcast from The HeadStuff Podcast Network. Every week Cian McGarrigle and his trusty co-host Edwin Sammon will review the overlooked moments and lowbrow pleasures of life. They will review the things that others won’t, from mystery meat to life’s defeats. The first episode will be released next Tuesday 27th of September, […] La entrada REVIEWABLES | Trailer for brand new podcast on HeadStuff Podcast Network se publicó primero en Headstuff.
2016-09-2100 min
The Alison Spittle Show#4 | Edwin SammonIn Episode Four – Alison meets comedian, Edwin Sammon. Well, they’ve actually met before. She saw him naked once. For comedy. Edwin recently joined Republic of Telly and you might also recognise him from Bridget and Eamon. He was born to play a priest on Bridget and Eamon because, as he tells Alison, he wanted […]
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2016-05-1852 min
WGM - THE WGMEp. 10 Tim Wheeler, Edwin Sammon, Alvy CarragherThe tenth episode of our showcase for emerging and established creative talent, featuring comedy from Edwin Sammon, poetry from Alvy Carragher and a chat with Ash frontman Tim Wheeler. www.theweeklygm.com
2014-06-1700 min