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The John Meagher ShowInto the Wild with Ryan DaltonMy jaw operation was a success, and I'm able to talk again without dribbling all over myself...what a time to be alive!This week's guest is documentarian and host of the hit podcast "Into The Wild" Ryan Dalton. Before his life in all things nature took hold Ryan was a standup comedian, and we shared many a terrible open mic stage in the greater London area when we started out.I talk to him about the decision to quit performing comedy, and how he found himself in Namibia investigating ethical hunting. Please listen to...
2026-02-121h 03The John Meagher Show"Fa-scists back alright!" (to the tune of "Backstreet's Back alright)I'm back from a week in Bahrain and chatting nonsense yet again! Thanks for listening; don't tell Trump I was slagging him off, I might need a visa soon ❤️
2026-01-1619 minThe John Meagher ShowHappy New Year! Traitors, lab-grown brains, and the Vietnam War Machine fuelled by Newry PiesHope you all had a great Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year and are ready to hit 2026 right in the dick!I'm at home and getting some absolute top-tier Dad-lore (did you know the Newry Pies Factory was involved in the US Military industrial complex? No? Me either!There's a Patreon exclusive episode this week too so have a look there for a rant to end all rants on public decency.
2026-01-0218 minThe John Meagher ShowFighting freakshows from Jake Paul to Muhammad AliMerry Christmasssss!The absolute freak show fights from this past weekend gave me the idea to chat about my favourite, most awful, fights in history as well as what happens when a regular gym bro thinks they can beat up a heavyweight champion of the world.
2025-12-2429 minThe John Meagher ShowDavid Walliams, P Diddy, and a history of hangovers"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds"This week we had a Comedians' 12 pubs of Christmas in London and BOY OH BOY did it take a toll! It sent me into a rabbit-hole learning all about the history of hangovers and their various cures over the centuries (pickles feature heavily).Last night news came out that comedian, presenter, user of black face way after everyone knew it was racist, was dropped by his publisher after a series of sexual assault allegations by female staff members. He denies the allegations and of course has...
2025-12-2133 minThe John Meagher ShowSpotify Wrapped (rage), my row with a Tory (rage), coffee shop etiquette (more rage), and Jerry Seinfeld cereal-nonce (amazed)Hello!Thanks for being a subscriber! This week I'm chatting about a lovely wedding last weekend that involved annoying staff, arguments with old-school tories but mainly great fun. I watched the Jerry Seinfeld movie "Unfrosted" and cannot quite believe how terrible it was, and there's a good chunk on the etiquette of being in a public place.Hope you enjoy!
2025-12-1235 minThe John Meagher ShowMike Rice at Shepherd's Bush Empire,Hillsborough report, and poor old "Prince" AndrewWe had a week of being real culture vultures going to see the nasty little man Mike Rice sell out his biggest ever show on Sunday, then Hans Zimmer at the O2 on Monday. Special shout out to Rob Moriarty who opened for Mike and absolutely SMASHED it! (also some guy Vittorio who's a real hidden gem I believe!)Another dozen prisoners walked out this week so i have what is now my only recurring segment talking about that.Thanks for listening!
2025-12-0419 minThe John Meagher Show"That's Troy Parreh!", Juryless trials, your worst ever teacher, and won't someone think of the Billionaires!Oh what a week!!!I talk about the emotional toll Troy Parrott's hat-trick to send Ireland to the World Cup Play-offs took, the latest Budget, why I still hate an old teacher I had, and for the love of all that's holy and right won't someone please think of the billionaires!!!
2025-11-2724 min
Why Would You Tell Me That?Insert Feather Here!In this week’s episode, we learn just how sexually naive Dave and Neil actually are, as the lads very badly describe lap dancing!Dave also explains how Sabrina Carpenter got the new Mayor of New York City elected. Neil tells us why the Germans wanted to bomb pretty places and then brings a surprise guest, fellow comedian John Meagher, to tell us all how the Brits did Satanism during the Troubles!A fairly regular episode so.Check out John on Instagram @johnmcomedy or visit jmeaghercomedy.com.To...
2025-11-2644 minThe John Meagher ShowSuper vulnerable morose timesTrigger warning - I was on the scene of a pretty horrible accident on Saturday and it made me think about death. In the podcast this week I talk about friends who've passed away, and also how to get your head from that place to going to a gig. There are long pauses where you may think "Is my volume muted?" but it's just me composing myself.Normal craic podcast will resume later this week!
2025-11-2029 minThe John Meagher ShowGetting stinky in Helsinki, the death penalty for all, and Turkish BarbersI'm recording this from a hotel in Belfast because the glamour and glitz just does not quitz (not a word but works for the line).Thanks for listening, shout me on Insta @johnmcomedy with questions/ideas
2025-11-1329 minThe John Meagher ShowBillionaire noncing, the latest episode of UK real life Prison Break, and chatty Guards!Hello!Hope you've had a good week. I'm later than usual because I've been going from pillar to post for gigs this last while.I talk about the Irish Guards causing me nightmares, the weird fetish for applauding billionaires like Elon Musk, and why do people keep just letting prisoners out of jail?
2025-11-0827 minThe John Meagher ShowPoetry with James Conor PattersonThis week I chat to Newry-mawn and leading light of the Irish poetry world James Conor Patterson! James and I first met when I made "The Divil's Own" and he was kind enough to take part and recite a poem for us. We speak about criticism, politics, Seamus Heaney, Ciaran Carson, mentors, aaaaaand I learned that poetry and comedy are much closer than I had imagined.James has won an Eric Gregory Award for bandit country in 2019, and his work has appeared in publications including Magma, The Moth, New Statesman, Poetry Ireland Review, The Poetry Review, The Stinging Fly...
2025-10-301h 00
The John Meagher ShowGood old fashioned British RacismAnother solo pod this week.I've been gigging in the Reform heartland and BOY OH BOY did I get my fill of it!Aside from my nuanced take (I hate racists and can't understand anyone who would vote for them) on the current direction of travel in Britain, I also chat about the Louvre break-in, Sarkozy going to prison, and why it's actually okay to be angry sometimes despite what Rory Stewart tells you.
2025-10-2422 minThe John Meagher ShowNFL, Instabro workouts, and "The Smashing Machine" being one of the most boring movies of all timeHello!This week I have a short one rambling about gigs, working out in public (gross), and how a movie aimed so directly at me could have failed so badly
2025-10-1729 minThe John Meagher ShowDevil Worshippers, Jon Ronson, and a run in with Military IntelligenceI made a BBC Radio 4 show last year called "The Divil's Own" and so many poeple asked me about it I thought I'd do a bit of a breakdown of how it happened, what it involved, and some stuff that didn't make the cut. Enjoy!
2025-10-0857 minThe John Meagher ShowRosie Holt on satire, the boys club, and the best/worst dick pic dm ever!Rosie Holt is an actor and writer best known for her viral internet videos skewering the political landscape. She's amassed millions of views and a legion of fans, plus some people who don't know the difference between her and an actual MP.I also solo pod about the joys of gigging in a camera free environment, nightmare neighbour renovations, and male plastic surgery.
2025-09-241h 25The John Meagher ShowTraitors, Conor McGregor takes another L, and Charlie KirkAnother solo pod this week.I'm back from a couple of lovely gigs in the North of England and talk about those. Tommy Robinson (supreme arsehole) had a march in London at the weekend - I give my insightful thoughts on that and who I think should be the real face of a modern Britain.Connor McGregor is on the biggest losing streak since Hitler fought on multiple frontiers, so I have a look at his political future.The horrific murder of Charlie Kirk sent social media into a spiral, and I have...
2025-09-1725 minThe John Meagher ShowChristy Moore, Jackie Chan, and Fr. Ted the musical with Niall McNameeSinger and actor Niall McNamee joins me to talk about life on the road, being smashed through a table by Jackie Chan, and how he was cast as Fr. Dougal in "Fr. Ted the musical".Follow Niall on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/12ECCS26QfiL4LVEarRWGf
2025-09-111h 55The John Meagher ShowGlinner Arrest, Alan Partridge, Flag protestsA very quick mini episode today as my recorded interview with Niall McNamee involved a lot of chat about Graham Linehan; what we didn't know was that as we were chatting "Glinner" was being arrested so I feel like it's safest all round to do a few edits before it goes live.In the meantime here's me chatting about the Alan Partridge premier (including having to leave because of an absolute melt in front of me). A wedding Jenna and I were at this weekend, and why your Da is a loser for painting...
2025-09-0321 minThe John Meagher ShowFringe politics, actual politics, allotments, carnivals, and headbutting lads in clubsJust back from a few days in Edinburgh for the Fringe/TV Festival and chat about that. Jenna and I got an allotment to tend, and I got an injury DAY ONE to also tend, but being a big strong boy I didn't let it hold me back and had a great afternoon at Carnival. Some chat about future show ideas, and why headbutting lads is sometimes a great idea.Share, rate and suscribe please - chat next week!
2025-08-2730 minThe John Meagher ShowGuest Robbie McShane talks about Gary Little, Caravaggio's time on the run, and the desperation and passion of fantasy footballI have my first guest on the show! Robbie McShane is one of the best comedians Ireland has right now (even if he doesn't gig enough!).We talk about Bob Dylan, Caravaggio's crime spree, and what it feels to be creative, and fantasy football league.Last week the comedy world was shook with the untimely passing of Scottish titan Gary Little. I talk about the luck I had knowing him albeit too briefly.
2025-08-201h 20The John Meagher ShowYoung Plumbers, Tommy Robinson, and right wing griftersAnother round of venting from John; this week it's right-wing grifter culture, Tommy Robinson, and the sad truth of young plumbers voice-boxes
2025-08-1331 minThe John Meagher ShowMy wife fights a politician, Bonnie Blue, and Wrestling tooI'm just back from performing at Wilderness Festival (which is why my voice sounds so dodgy), and had a great time especially when my wife ripped apart a former politician. I watched the Bonnie Blue documentary and talk about that, as well as why Jesse Ventura should be cast in West End plays.Small trigger warning as I also talk about PIP payments and why I hate right wing pricks.
2025-08-0649 minThe John Meagher ShowEpisode 2: Edgelord comedians, Edinburgh Fringe, and a run in with a criminal motorcycle gang!Follow me on Instagram @johnmcomedy, and come see me perform if I'm doing shows near you.
2025-07-3039 minThe John Meagher ShowGigging abroad, Norwegian 10's, and terrible US comediansWelcome to episode 1 of my weekly podcast. I'm just back from the Oslo Comedy Festival and I talk about what that was like, and how gigging abroad is different. I loved the city and took in some culture (though avoided the sauna), and went swimming alongside what may be the most attractive people on the planet...I'm checking out steroids and Ozempic asap!
2025-07-2327 min
Mike & Vittorio's Guide to Parenting126. Satanic (with John Meagher)Mike and Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting is a weekly podcast, where two London-based Irish comedians Mike Rice and Vittorio Angelone tackle the current issues facing parents from the unique perspective of not having any children, any interest in children, or mentioning children at all. Check out John's stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/johnmcomedy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Subscribe to Patreon https://www.patreon.com/parenting Buy Tickets for Mike's Tour here: www.mikericecomedy.com Watch Mike's Special here: https://youtu.be/aWgW4LBZHz8 Buy tickets for Vittorio's Fringe Show...
2025-06-261h 07
Hella FunnyDoppelbängers with John MeagherEdinburgh craic Farman scoop koNikocado weight loss/social experiment Oasis tickets Feet pics & pay pigs Weird dreams Shite food Find John on insta socials https://www.instagram.com/johnmcomedy?igsh=cW9yaW9lbDdlazViMerch on sale athttps://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/hella-funny
2024-09-101h 19
The Edinburgh Fringe Show, with Ewan SpenceThe Edinburgh Fringe Show 2024 - John Meagher, Big Year
John Meagher joins me on the podcast today to discuss his life and Edinburgh Fringe debut. 8 years after starting on his performing career, he has an hour for the Fringe. Big Year is that show, and it’s an opportunity for John to look back over his life, from an island off the coast of Ireland to his own home in England.
We talk about his approach to writing material and why it has to be personal, the various culture shocks throughout his life, finding love and looking back on his life to find the good times....
2024-08-1420 min
BEST OF LONDON🫣💎 GREATEST BANDS and COMEDIANS to see LIVE including BILL BURR, FLEETWOOD MAC, FERN BRADY, TOMMY TIERNAN, CHRIS KENT, JOHN KEARNS, ACDC and MORE as revealed by COMEDIAN JOHN MEAGHERJOHN MEAGHER was recently featured in ROLLING STONE who said he was "Ireland's next great comedian." The Irish Times said “it's like watching a young Irish Billy Connolly” he won an award at last year’s Edinburgh Festival and he's been a finalist at the greatest Best Act competitions including ones at The Hackney Empire, The Leicester Mercury's, the BBC AND The Leicester Square Theatre.
He’s also turned his hand to investigative journalism and has an explosive documentary coming out on BBC Radio 4 in April called The Devil's Own which is going to shock the...
2024-07-2810 min
Mike & Vittorio's Guide to Parenting62. Bowling (with John Meagher)Mike and Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting is a weekly podcast, where two London-based Irish comedians Mike Rice and Vittorio Angelone tackle the current issues facing parents from the unique perspective of not having any children, any interest in children, or mentioning children at all.Check out John's stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/johnmcomedy/Buy tickets for Mike's tour here: https://www.mikericecomedy.com/ Buy tickets for Vittorio's tour here: https://vittorioangelone.com/tour Thanks for listening! Like, subscribe, drop a comment, all the good stuff.Subscribe to Patreon pa...
2024-04-041h 04BEST OF LONDONIRISH COMEDIAN, BBC BROADCASTER, INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST and NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPION who’s compared to BILLY CONNOLLY supported PATRICK KIELTY and likes BILL BURR - BEST OF LONDON with JOHN MEAGHEROur guest is one of the UK and Ireland's funniest comedians. The Irish Times said “it's like watching a young Irish Billy Connolly” he won an award at last year’s Edinburgh Festival and he's been a finalist at the greatest Best Act competitions including ones at The Hackney Empire, The Leicester Mercury's, the BBC AND The Leicester Square Theatre.
He’s also turned his hand to investigative journalism and has an explosive documentary coming out on BBC Radio 4 in April called The Devil's Own which is going to shock the world. I was lucky eno...
2024-02-2357 min
The Big Sport PodS1 E5. Joseph Emslie vs John MeagherThis week, stand up comedians Joseph Emslie and John Meagher take on each other with some good natured competitive spirit and some minor accuracy issues with the questions - do not worry, all was rectified in the edit! Again, I'm sporting my gym injury patch for this episode - more about that can be found in my stand up shows! If you like these podcasts, you can donate to help me make series two. Follow this link to 'buy me a Ko-fi' - https://ko-fi.com/bigsportpodFollow John Meagher on https://www.instagram.com...
2023-07-1737 min