Dubland

Possibly the most anticipated episode of Dubland so far? Suzanne and PJ have A LOT of catching up to do. There's no point in writing much of a description here, you're going to listen to it anyway, aren't you? So, we do the misery first and then move on to all the deadly stuff. PJ talks openly and completely heroically about his mental illness, his mother's passing, his Late Late Show appearance and everything else that's been going on over the past year and more. We learn about Crazy Golf, get an update on whether PJ would want a Christmas Tree, and Ozzy Osbourne's drinking classes. There's also a firsthand account of the Boston Marathon Bombing, and there's actually some Valentine's Day talk this year! There's an update on the leaky roof. Just go and listen to it, let us know if you enjoy it! Suzanne mentions the Dubland t-shirts, which you can buy here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2023

Dubland is back! They talk about the Olympics and the merit of just allowing drug use. The Euros, England's fans and Jack Grealish and Declan Rice. A quick mention of Conor McGregor's ankle and then back to the Euros, Italy took all of their tactics from Dublin football team. Colour therapy and how to be calm and then some Love Island talk where agreement cannot be reached. PJ has a lovely walk up a hill and then is quickly dragged back down to earth. Going on your holidays 20 minutes up the road. Suzanne's friend Jeremy Clarkson and his farming stuff. No holiday in the sun this year for the Dublanders. So you listeners will have to keep them company, you can do that on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2021

There's lots to enjoy in this episode of Dubland, you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be infuriated and you'll be terrorised. What more do you want? Are we reopening on the 5th of July or what's the story? This delta thing sounds like shampoo anyway, not a new variant, so get on with it one way or the other PJ is sick of the positivity, why are we still going through all the numbers? The smart lads out there are putting plans in motion to sell their sperm when all the other lads have dead flutes. Suzanne has a panic attack over a mild tickle in her throat and she rocks up outside her co-host's gaf while he's in bed. They talk about the two different cultures in Dublin, just like Howth seagulls vs. the South William St. youths, then we pop in for a quick skim over PJ's haircut, and then back to seagulls. PJ wants to go Into The Wild and Suzanne has an awful experience on Twitter. Instagram is Badminton. If you're on TikTok over 40 you're a criminal and there's a terrifying deep dive into sleep paralysis and The Man. It's Dubland, just get it #inurears There's a great bonus episode this week which very quickly descends into a ridiculous conversation about how to measure the male bits and pieces - it's for members only and it's the kind of content you definitely want.  Support Dubland by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2021

Dubland begins this week with an accusation. PJ has the sort of tan that looks like it has a hint of Spanish sun in its making. PJ defends himself (and his dogs with the same lotion). Suzanne becomes more Irish when she's not in Ireland. PJ also reveals the results of his extremely interesting DNA test, and for the first time ever, Dubland exclusive, reveals who his real dad is. Suzanne gets a very fancy new kettle and toaster, very fancy now. She also talks about her new ASMR fetish, and PJ cannot understand it, he hates noise! Suzanne was on a podcast with Amy Huberman and PJ would not be able to meet her, she's Ireland's Kylie Minogue and his words would fail him. Sunny days mean people want to talk to other people. Suzanne's car breaks down and she immediately sees an opportunistic silver lining. There's a great bonus episode this week which very quickly descends into a ridiculous conversation about how to measure the male bits and pieces - it's for members only and it's the kind of content you definitely want.  Support Dubland by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2021

This week on Dubland you will learn, in great detail, how to get more pleasure than is strictly legal out of your pet. The Dublanders are all good and vaccinated and PJ has some stuff to say about side effects, and Apple have started to get very invasive with their apps. PJ has dicky feet but finally got a nice looking pair of shoes that also work for his foot shape - it's fascinating stuff. Suzanne has booked flights, so that's it, she's off, or she's not. Either way, she tells us about a horrific flight experience she had in the past. People are out and about, sports stadiums and airports are buzzing again and PJ talks about someone who may or may not be him and may or may not enjoy Xanax on flights. PJ is also on a national poop campaign and there are more animal facts! It's Dubland, get it in to ya! There's a great bonus episode this week which very quickly descends into a ridiculous conversation about how to measure the male bits and pieces - it's for members only and it's the kind of content you definitely want.  Support Dubland by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2021

Young people are very accommodating to old farts like PJ who don't know what they're up to. He's now been vaccinated along with a load of other random people, and he tries to warn Suzanne about the impossibility of breaking up with your GP. She goes postal on her kids over greed. The Brits don't need tickets to anywhere, they just arrive. Suzanne has a movie moment in Arklow and PJ hates sea swimming but he's going to do it this week with Fiona Lambert for a great cause. They both think it's unfortunate that we're living through a pandemic and not a war so we can't send all the young people off on tanks. PJ applies for the job of Dublin Nightmare as he very much sees bins, speed bumps and traffic lights in his future. There are animal facts featuring otters, dogs, pigs, cats and sperm whales. PJ threatens Suzanne over food he makes that she will like even though it isn't beige. Suzanne has complicated feelings about handstands and shite people are like takeaways. Look, it's feckin' Dubland, what do you want from us? There's a great bonus episode this week which very quickly descends into a ridiculous conversation about how to measure the male bits and pieces - it's for members only and it's the kind of content you definitely want.  Support Dubland by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2021

Suzanne is the good 1980s parent in this episode of Dubland as she sends her kids out into nature for a "base" of sunburn. At least she's not lathering them in carrot oil and giving them "tanning pills". PJ browned himself as he cycled out to Howth for a paddle and a beer. Suzanne has been vaccinated and though she's been excited about getting it for months, she now talks about the battle between excitement and nerves over getting it. It takes a while to get the vaccine because loads of Annes are having the chats.  If a bulb goes in PJ's house he just learns to live in the dark. The banks are open, PJ is thinking about mortgages and he talks about falling between two stools being too old or too young for most things. He can't go to singles events but he could go on holidays like a domestic cat.  He also looks like someone drew a face on a balloon. "I don't like the look of that", says his doctor. PJ gives Suzanne a Spanish lesson over her pronunciation of her lendy car. There's also judgy people, calculated risks, half-dead (and then actually dead) pigeons, Suzanne's first visit to a farm, scary dogs and Suzanne grammatically setting up her kids for a lifetime of bullying. It's classic Dubland stuff, get it #inurears There's also loads of great bonus episodes for members now. You'll hear about the ten meals in a day challenge, some listener reviews, the Boxing Story retold, some Would You Rather questions and loads more, support the show by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2021

This week on Dubland we find out that in PJ's youth, the bank saved the wrong fiver for him. He's also starting to ruin his life with hope in a complete switcharoo with Suzanne. PJ reckons he has ten years of mobility left and Suzanne, who is younger, says he trampolining days are behind her. She then goes on to defend the UK royals, loves all the pomp and circumstance, PJ who cannot comprehend any of it wants a fancy dress funeral, he also gives a radio masterclass (faders and all) before we return to Suzanne's masterclass on royal ceremony. After congratulating Queen Suzie we move back to proper Dubland territory with poos in the park. The government has lost the room and there's plenty of talk about coffee shops and chippers and the likes. PJ's birthday happened so that's a rich topic of conversation and he's a new man - "there are cracks of light everywhere", "the sea will change your life" as opposed to his less good moods when "it's too early for ice cream". Also, we hear about how you shouldn't buy yourself a box of chocolates. The battle of the saints returns from last week because PJ got a bit carried away on this particular issue, but he also has a glorious new theory on idle hands. Look, it's Dubland, we can't solve your life (though we do try near the end of this episode), just enjoy the damn podcast. There's also loads of great bonus episodes for members now. You'll hear about the ten meals in a day challenge, some listener reviews, the Boxing Story retold, some Would You Rather questions and loads more, support the show by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2021

PJ is now the oldest man in the world. Like everyone else in their 40s, he has given up on life. Then there's the story of the naked burglar. PJ gets whiskey for his birthday and proves he likes it by saying what he would have said if he didn't like it. He then bangs on about the rules of whiskey. The pair of them are hooked on the ibuprofen, mad for it altogether. The red wine isn't doing it for Suzanne anymore, she's on the injectables now. Now, the big question of the week - do you tip your food delivery people? And do you tip your parcel delivery people? A very revealing conversation ensues. Luca the Italian sword-champagne-bottle-opening-Maseratti-driving delivery man (he actually owns his own restaurant but it doesn't sound as good) makes an appearance via PJ's gregarious description of him. There's talk about Skodas and St. Anto finds something Suzanne has been missing. Then St. Chris and St. Raphael go head to head. PJ puts himself inside a dog. There's a nice mental health chat then, phones sent away in the evenings, the ability to change your mind. Hospitals, radiologists, vaccines and tears of joy all make an appearance. It's a great episode of Dubland, get it #InUrEars If you let the ball drop, you'll be grand. There's also loads of great bonus episodes for members now. You'll hear about the ten meals in a day challenge, some listener reviews, the Boxing Story retold, some Would You Rather questions and loads more, support the show by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2021

There is dog excrement everywhere and Mr. Poo, formerly known as PJ Gallagher is ready to talk about it and he might even make the odd complaint about this new excrement covered world we inhabit. He's also done with burgers and both he and Suzanne are too old for spice bags. They talk about the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy, the Artane Boys' Band and the overwhelming desire for a bomb scare when you were in school. It rates highly among the excuses to get out of work, which are listed in this episode. There's the peace process and forgotten Irish hero Alan McLoughlin, it's another episode of Dubland and it's all here! There's also loads of great bonus episodes for members now. You'll hear about the ten meals in a day challenge, some listener reviews, the Boxing Story retold, some Would You Rather questions and loads more, support the show by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2021

This week on Dubland PJ is starting a new job so obviously everything is terrible. The Dublanders don't want to be negative Nellies, but somehow it might be happening anyway. Suzanne went on the Pat Kenny show to demonstrate the fact. She is joining PJ as a Covid Crank. Anyway, that's all the morbid stuff out of the way. Suzanne and PJ then go on to planning their funerals. The podcast should become a sort of document, which anyone who survives Suzanne and PJ should listen to when it comes to their rites etc. There's talk about organs and "he would have loved this", and of course PJ's unique burial plans. PJ would also like more elbows thank you very much. Oh and he's like to discuss that square flap in the back of old timey pajamas. There's also the inaugural "We Can't Fix Your Life" in which Suzanne and PJ answer your questions! It's Dubland, go and enjoy it. There's also loads of great bonus episodes for members now. You'll hear about the ten meals in a day challenge, some listener reviews, the Boxing Story retold, some Would You Rather questions and loads more, support the show by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2021

Dubland drops this week with middle aged men in cycling high heels which isn't enough to lighten PJ's form, he's having a mare of a week. There's more talk of PJ's finances with Eoin McGee and just a touch of light defamation. He's giving up on getting a house, but Suzanne isn't ready to give up on him getting a house, so she starts pitching TV shows based on the topic, and dating shows, and the merging of the two. Which leads to discussion about First Dates and PJ's history of dating dead women. We get the romantic genesis of Suzanne and Joey's relationship, so PJ gives us his break up process and cycles of torment. The burning question of whether he deserves love or should be given an adult orphan rages through the episode, all including a very PJ conclusion. We learn that we're all into weird things and that sex is New Year's Eve. There's the great battle of the toaster steak VS. the pergola. And loads more! There's also loads of great bonus episodes for members now. You'll hear about the ten meals in a day challenge, some listener reviews, the Boxing Story retold, some Would You Rather questions and loads more coming, support the show by becoming a member here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2021

Straight into the action this week on Dubland with pie charts, right angles, pizza and the globally diminishing ability to be able to tell the time. St. Anthony is on the lookout for Suzanne's AirPods and PJ tells us about his waxy ears and burning "water" in a list of pains and grievances that Suzanne, the mother of three, wouldn't understand. PJ is going to get into a helicopter with a pilot who loves golf jumpers and is convinced PJ is someone other than PJ. Suzanne discovers micro-happiness and tells us about it by explaining her anger and making everyone furious in the process. She was, however, giddy with her McDonald's in bed and titillating pornographic Whatsapp chats with her pals. PJ's mortgage woes rear their head again while Suzanne talks about buys spare homes. There's a hero of the week and Suzanne doing some of PJ's life admin. There are golf bats, Bitcoin and loads more. It's Dubland, what do you expect? support the show at HeadStuff+ and get more content just for you lovely members! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2021

Dubland begins this week with a slightly more conventional plug for HeadStuff+ (the new membership platform on which you can become a member and support this podcast!) Then it gets down to more conventional Dubland topics, if the word conventional could ever be associated with this podcast. They talk about mass collections and PJ as an altar boy who was in it for the cash. There's Dead Dad Day which is an annual thing for Suzanne. Giving stuff up for Lent and the various cheats people use for those difficult 40 days. A vicious argument over whether UK chocolate and Irish chocolate are the same (results to be announced on a future episode) - Easter Egg chocolate makes an appearance here too. Suzanne breaks down the three possible catalysts for her "hormotional" state and asks the unwilling PJ to help diagnose her. There's some vaccine rollout talk and the return of PJ's victorious Stockdale position. There's a four year old who last week was like an old man, and now has anxiety. There's Valentine's Day talk and (you might want to skip this bit) PJ's potatoey throat hair. Look, it's Dubland, support the show at HeadStuff+ and get more content just for you lovely members! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2021

Dubland is back! And now you can support the show by becoming a member of HeadStuff+, just go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com/register and choose Dubland as the show to support, this will help us keep making the show and get better and better! In the meantime, this episode is as chaotic as you'd like for a return to Dubland. Prodcuer Alan asks them to plug HeadStuff+ at the top, which leads Suzanne and PJ to talking about Sweet Valley High for about ten minutes. Of course. Then Suzanne gets out of the religious commune she was apparently living in all this time as she discovers there is porn on the internet. There is romantic porn and the revelation that hair is bad manners. Suzanne's family has grown since the last episode and now her life is all minecraft, barbies and her daughter as an old man. Luckily PJ has some homeschooling tips for her. They talk about Covid Christmas - PJ's best Christmas ever. Suzanne's midwife talks about PJ during the main event. There's an Animal Fact and PJ sees a cow for the first time (it surprises him), look it's Dubland, it doesn't always have to make sense - get it #inurears. Remember, become a member of HeadStuff+ to support Dubland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2021

PJ cut his own hair. They talk about auditions and never getting a call from your agent, sure don't we all know? We all love Deirdre O'Kane (not Suzanne's aunt). Do you know anything about the Turkmenistan President? We learn a bit more about Suzanne's kids and the differences between them. From temper tantrums to list of gifts to conscription lists. PJ gets two presents, one he's the delighted with, the other invokes a glorious underwhelmed reaction. There's talk about palettes, whiskey, wine and cucumber. Conversation swings back around to talking about nightshirts for men, of course. An update on PJ's learning of Spanish. The vaccines are coming, we're happy about it, even himself, right? PJ the babysitter gives us some tips and tricks on how to make the kids behave. Also, lessons on the polite way to obtain something you want. It's all here, it's all Dubland, and that's your lot for 2020. Herself is off to make a human, and sure then it'll be Christmas, so we'll see you in the New Year! Good luck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2020

Dubland is back with more talk of fancy foods, Branston Pickles and Braxton Hicks. Suzanne's house is a building site and PJ still has a leaky roof (for new listeners this is going on for years).  Suzanne is a crank, but she has good reason, which she lists, and PJ can't believe it, especially the sports related size comparison. He really learns a lot in this episode. He genuinely might be a new man after this episode. So there's a lot of talk about the pregnancy and babies and stuff. But then PJ brings in his big news of the week, it involves Brussel Sprouts. The episode also involves Nighties and Oodies. We have Celtic pig wrestlers to blame for the misery of pants that affects the modern man. We also get some Animal Facts, which is a welcome segment to return to the podcast! Oh and go buy a t-shirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2020

Suzanne bursts PJ's bubble at the beginning of this episode by chastising him about the mortgage stuff. PJ is very upset, he's finished all the books so now he's learning Spanish. He's freaked out though because he discovered that the Argentinians are making a TV show about him. Suzanne is freaked out by the new PJ, she's really pregnant and all of this just doesn't feel real to her. He's even teaching people English. Phil the DPD driver makes an appearance and we learn a bit about Dunnes and Penny's. We should be shopping local... but what about Pumpkins? They talk about Halloween, which will be difficult this year, but PJ is excited all the same, even if he doesn't understand what the kids are dressing up as. Suzanne wonders if you should be sexy or scary? She runs through some of the classic costumes of her youth. PJ invokes a friend of his to illustrate how to make a few quid go a long way. Which leads to a conversation about the value around razor blades. The Twilight Zone is back, PJ is watching a lot of horror films, Suzanne isn't convinced. Hocus Pocus aside. There's an email from a listener - look! It's Dubland! Get on it and enjoy the feckin' thing. Oh and go buy a t-shirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2020

Suzanne gives PJ a present because he was texting her about the end of the world. He drowned his sorrows in all the whisky. Suzanne is cranky, fed up with people. Phil the DPD driver is the only good one left. PJ was involved in a car crash. We learn about teaspoon fulls of babies. And, related, we learn about vasectomies. PJ's pal gives the doctor the wrong sample. Men are a much simpler system. People are pass-remarkable about Suzanne's belly.  There's talk about family and adoption and all sorts of stuff, sure look, it's Dubland, get it #inurears.  Go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2020

Dubland is back and back to talking about poor old Paul Mescal's biology. Suzanne also makes an ethical defence for preventing a portion of society from accessing healthcare. There's the latest turn in Dubland's on point reaction to Covid-19. Suzanne gets a Covid test, it's great fun, although, she must reiterate, she didn't need one. PJ is incredulous at the description of the test. PJ compares pregnancy to a banned extreme sport. There's a ken doll. PJ tells us about the skip he hired and the improvement in the house thereafter. Leaks are literally impossible to fix so PJ has to shower with a plumber. There's some classic PJ about half an hour in. There are new rules for what goodies kids are allowed to eat. It's interesting. Suzanne is bringing her kids up to be Evian drinking Divas, and the grannies are no help. There's a bit about sports books, and running and sore body parts. It's Dubland! Be Grand. Go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2020

Dubland meets Doireann Garrihy and quickly delve deep into PJ's bowel movements, or lack thereof. Eventually we get around to Doireann and the talk moves to being busy and how busy we should be and what the pandemic has taught us about taking a breath. They talk about moving in with your fella or missus, especially during a pandemic. Suzanne and PJ starts organising Doireann's wedding, which she quickly puts a stop to, seeing as she's not engaged or getting married. So they talk about comedy, how Doireann got her start, and what else she might do. A few months down the road and we're back to the nudity in Normal People. They talk about Doireann's podcast, The Laughs of Your Life. They get a bit deep about how great and friendly Doireann is but also how difficult it is to be in the public eye and put up with criticisms. Things get emotional and confusing when talking about dogs. Doireann is advised by Suzanne and PJ to just steal a set in RTE and starting making a TV show. We end with an inspirational moment from PJ. Go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2020

PJ has absolutely nothing to do, he's living in the privilege of pure boredom. He's like a cardboard human at a baseball game. He then goes off on Leeds FC, and makes a ballsy wager on their losses. Who would rob a dead man's heart? There's some Irish history in this episode and some of the gossip of great Irish authors and their meanderings. Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, James Connolly and the Queen of Tarts all make appearances. There are ghosts and banshees and the possibility of the dead not being dead. Suddenly we're jolted back to modern times as there's a gift from Kilkenny! PJ's PA (Suzanne) has some updates on his house saga... what about the log cabin? Anyway, she gives him another week of dodging before he has to get back on getting his act together. Social anxiety creeps into the Kane/Donnelly household. Suzanne becomes the face of pandemic maternity life. Little piece for the Herald. They move on to ballin' over Big School. What's the difference between a boy baby and a girl baby? Suzanne learns some biology.  Go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2020

A back to school special with Suzanne and PJ. We get a good sense of your Dubland hosts at school age. Suzanne's kids decide that school/creche are no longer as important as sleep. PJ updates us on the Communion we've been hearing about for weeks. We learn new things about the celebrity status of his nephew. Suzanne tried to make her peace with the Lord as a seven year old and PJ tells us how he left the school he hated in a blaze of glory. There's a barnstormer of a revelation about hands in pants. PJ waxes lyrical about his elevated level of boredom. He does get kind of assaulted, which is interesting enough. Suzanne for her part gets attacked by fireworks, the Gards say it's grand. Should we be using the word 'Staycation'? An intellectual debate ensues. There's some Covid talk and loads of other bits and pieces, it is Dubland afterall. Enjoy it! Go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2020

Suzanne makes the case for a percentage of Harry Kane's fortune by way of close family relations. PJ shoots it down using irrefutable biology. Maiden names get the once over as do myths of rock and roll lechery. There's more biology then, of the unmistakably female kind, including a trip to Benidorm. PJ is a week into his holidays and he's bored stiff. He finds himself doing bizarre things in his shed. He has returned to Instagram and Suzanne instantly informs him that she thought his dogs were dead and he was "soft around the edges". PJ can't be bothered with the mortgage thing anymore, he's going to build a log cabin. Having said that, he panics when trying to get a skip so we'll see what happens. Suzanne, who can handle things, has some craic with ovens and Dysons. There's Jim Corr, Jedward, the Irish Government's Golfgate. There's loads here, as usual, just listen to it. Go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2020

Finally, after much talk of getting financial planner Eoin McGee into the studio to help PJ sort out his mortgage woes, we have got Eoin McGee into the studio. And it's a jumbo episode! Nearly two hours in which they talk about nearly everything but PJ's mortgage woes. Anyway, not to worry, he needs something to moan about. There's loads in here about money, taxes, mortgages, savings, pensions and a few good laughs along the way. It's Dubland, dive in. Go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2020

This week there’s a gift from a fan, two gifts in fact. Difficult for PJ, who “hates owning things”. He’s clearing out his house but has gone a bit Marie Kondo, or maybe he’s just lost it. He doesn’t want to own anything - no need for a bed, or a table, sure just eat off your lap. Suzanne has strong feelings about not eating at a table. She’s less upset then you’d imagine about turning 40, though. There’s talk of botox.  The chat moves on to pregnancy and the miracle of modern ultrasound scans, before things get very off topic on the relative merits of Cadbury’s chocolate and the problems with ordering a pint of milk. The episode finishes up with some outrage directed at Dublin GAA over the price of watching matches online.... and the wonders of Senekot. Now, go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute.          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2020

PJ is struggling so Suzanne goes to the trusty Dubland audience and Dr. Google to diagnose him. PJ turns to Smithwicks. How are we getting on with the virus now? Judging by previous attitudes from your hosts you might guess where they are now... but I wouldn't bet your house on these yoyos. Suzanne stalks PJ in Howth. Suzanne gets more free stuff, PJ is suitably perturbed. There's talk about food and being/not being a foodie. An ad starring PJ from the 90s is uncovered. They get deep into the Dublin footballer Dean Rock 'controversy', they totally sort that out, Dubland style. They move on to full kit people. People just want to have craic, according to PJ, but they do not want any of the craic to set themselves as the target. There's a good conversation about mental health and the attitudes of people online. It's a very open, honest and raw conversation by the end. It's great stuff. Look, there's absolutely loads here. Go buy a t-shirt and enjoy Dubland. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2020

Dubland begins this week with some music that Suzanne and PJ are listening to at the moment. Which sets PJ off on a rant about Irish rappers. He then heads off to the right place for a meal but ends up getting 'done'. They talk about Covid-19, where we are now, and whether or not we're all fecked, one way or another. This leads to PJ's theory that we're in the midst of an epidemic of human excrement, and it unleashes wild accusations against our canine friends. For those who can still eat after that there's more cheescake talk. PJ thinks the government should be taxing six year olds, and he skimps out on giving a few quid to his nephew. There's a lesson to be learned from Zacchaeus. Cheating in relationships when it comes to Netflix and ordering takeaway, gets sorted out, Dubland style. Suzanne blames World War 1 for our pandemic crisis and then there's a heartfelt plea for people to look after their mental health and look after each other. The Dublanders are sound, at the end of the day. This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2020

The mint milkshakes from McDonald's turned kids green and Sunny D made them orange. Good for bereavement though, which is something. PJ confesses his love for "Dallas" and Funderland. The episode is a nostalgia fest for the first while. There's breaking news on the word 'Culchie'. They serve the wrong chips in Lahinch but overall it's a great place altogether, down in the Clares. The pair of love gurus talk about relationships and sexuality and sort it all out once and for all. PJ turns into a classic barfly and Suzanne wades briefly into the battle of big financial tech. Hotel breakfasts in the time of the so-called New Normal, the good, the bad and the ugly of buffet or not systems. The age old question of what is better, Sex or a Cup of Tea, is finally answered, conclusively. The saga of PJ vs Gym continues. Socks, odd socks and 20 year old underwear. Sports fans in their full kits on tour. Dubland keeps the world spinning and sorts it all out as it goes, don't even worry about it, buy a t-shirt, good luck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2020

PJ gives out to Suzanne again. We need to be afraid of everything now. PJ gets a McDonald's but Suzanne, despite her joy at the news, has a few issues with how he went about it. Kanye West is running for president, which is great news for the podcast. Suzanne meets a Covid Denier and she also had a bad cheesecake, they end up talking about soggy bottoms again. PJ has gone DEEP on the Below Deck, he's now spending money on it, it's all Suzanne's fault. She is watching Normal People now. They talk at length about their naked bodies and all the riding. There's talk about how people dealt with lockdown, whether it was over eating, drinking, or just straight up freaking out. They talk vaccines from the pessimistic and optimistic points of view. Look, it's Dubland, buy some t-shirts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2020

PJ has lost the plot altogether. Here's what happen, for those of you really paying attention, you'll remember that last week Suzanne called PJ skinny. Well, that ignorant attempt at a compliment has thrown him completely off the rails. So inflated was PJ's ego in regards to his invincible body that he lost himself in cheesecake, alcohol and Haribo jellies. The episode starts with a fatty breakdown of PJ's sugar intake. The perennial question of "which crisp is best for a crisp sandwich?" is well and truly answered. The lockdown is easing, so there are pubs, hairdressers... excitement ensues.  We've been talking about this for months now, but plans for Suzanne's big birthday are evolving. There's talk about Zoom-calling in to restaurants for parties, and people calling to your house without forewarning you - are these the world's worst people? You'll be happy to know there are tips to dispose of them in this sage episode. Young PJ thought he was He-Man, and in a lucky incident in which he didn't die, he relates a story about the parenting and the DIY homecare of his childhood years. There's mass at home, Camp Jesus, magic carpets, there's a Hero of the Week, Highlight of the Week, and we've reached peak Cancel Culture. PJ almost has a heart attack live on air. It's an electric episode of Dubland, you're going to love it. Let us know on the social medias if you do. Good luck to ya! This episode is sponsored by The UX Design Institute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2020

Dubland are back in the studio for the first time in months, and Suzanne marks the occasion by instantly calling PJ skinny. He doesn't take kindly, so that's where we begin. Then there's PJ and Stefanie Preissner having coffee and his mad, intense fears about mundane things, which inspires great creativity in him. The world has gone mad, there's a quick rundown of the madness of 2020. The sexual abuse in the Irish comedy scene. Animals are now attacking people all over the world, probably because humanity seems vulnerable - maybe this is their moment? We go deep into the occult and the men with the skinny fingers... I'll let Suzanne explain. PJ can explain the farty hero of the week. Suzanne's kids have gone violent with the lockdown. Are we happy about things returning to normal? 50%... I'll let you guess which 50%. Putting vegetables into cakes. No, stop it. Joe Duffy makes an appearance and gets a great review from the gang. Gwenyth Paltrow has a new candle. Would PJ eat a sandwich in a cafe or go to a wedding? The podcast ends on a miserable note... it's Dubland, enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2020

Fat and brown, or skinny and white... which is more desirable? Once again, Dubland demolishing the big questions. It doesn't stop there, of course, we move on to 'poo anxiety', and how much should we be farting? An update on PJ's dizziness and some potential solutions from the Dubland listeners hive mind. Suzanne and PJ then attempt to sort out Irish politics, but basically, they don't. So they move on to "Selling Sunset". Iconic sports stars who were absolute screwballs. PJ is still conflicted about his on again off again relationship with vegetarianism. Suzanne is conflicted about whether she should buy a face mask or riot gear. There are mountain bikes, queues, football and all sorts of stuff, look it's Dubland, just get it #InUrEars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2020

Suzanne has watched the Jeffrey Epstein documentary which was just fuel to the fire. The lifting of some restrictions was good, but everything else is terrible. All that is to say that she's as bad as PJ in this episode. Hence the title. Having said that, PJ won't give up his title easily - something he wished for in last week's episode comes true this week... and he gives out about that. No stopping him. The leader of Ireland speaks mostly in movie quotes, and we're ok with that. Suzanne flip-flops and starts trying to plan holidays. There's Covid talk, protests in Dublin, Black Lives Matter, abuse and a lot of emotion. It's more a therapy session for Suzanne and PJ than a comedy episode for the listeners.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2020

The sun is out! Does that make the pandemic ok? Not really, but it applies a filter to life, which is nice. Turns out the whole thing is Liverpool Football Club's fault anyway. The sun brings the people out, and with that the hugs and the licking of each other. It's very deflating these inflated groups of people. Suzanne's daughter knows, and most people, according to her Instagram poll - anyway, PJ has a lot to say about the people who will "lose their minds if they don't see their friends". Ryanair flights to Italy and Spain are starting soon, and PJ deconstructs the fantasy of booking toilet times on the plane. Should we just keep the 2 metre distance from other people thing? Even without the pandemic, maybe it's new etiquette, just give everyone 2 metres of space?  They discuss Normal People, what teenagers are really like, romantic connections and relationship politics. The O'Neills shorts brings them onto fashion from their own childhoods - towelling socks, anyone? The Dublanders then tackle the horrific murder of George Floyd and the protests and riots in the States. The racial divide in America and the long gone promise of the greatness of the USA as seen from the perspective of 1980s Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2020

Chef PJ gets us started this week with his patented new and improved cooking techniques, with a fresh new take on what constitutes fresh food. An immediate about-turn leads us down the path of the exact opposite point. Then there's an uncompromising takedown of soda bread (cue comparison to a sandal).  There's a new law in Ireland, you can deliver pints, as long as you're a certain distance from the pub. You can get an Irish person to forget anything if you have a pool. There's a birthday message from the Varadkars to the Kanes. Suzanne steps into the glasshouse of pandemic breakdowns and starts flinging stones every which way. There's more Covid convo, PJ is still a neg, but he's happy enough, pubs will never be the same, anti-craic. He does, in fairness to him, have a very heartfelt moment where he talks about his friends. Look folks, it's Dubland, dive in and enjoy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2020

After some technical difficulties (PJ closes his laptop), the Dublanders dive into chat about heroes, shopping, and how some people have just given up. They talk about the government and people giving out about supporting charities, or the wrong charities, or some other nonsense. Where did the Coronvirus start? - Suzanne is unsure. PJ has a healthy little rant about Trump. Suzanne has a healthy little rant about her kids. PJ basically turns into a supervillain of negativity. But there is the birth of the new PJ, Boring PJ. He's basically just vegetables. There's a proper grown-up conversation about household budgets. Suzanne realises she's basically a 1970s housewife, which moves on to 1980s holidays. Then there's the flute in the canoe. It's all go folks, enjoy Dubland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2020

In this episode PJ informs Suzanne that she will die of a broken heart. She doesn't seem to mind as long as her hair is nice. The easing of restrictions, what does it all mean? How are the mammies dealing with being locked in? What is the best stuff to have in your cycling shorts? Gemma O'Doherty pretending we're in a police state. Suzanne is hopeful, PJ is pessimistic. We need people to be sounder. People slagging off Leo. PJ goes deep into the Stockdale Complex. Hope is a good thing, but hope hope will starve your emotions to death if you use a timeline. We're going to have the biggest baby boom since the Pope popped over and told us to ride. There's a history lesson on the Pope's Children. Suzanne then expands on her deep knowledge of the Northern Irish situation, it's all about currency and spice burgers. Enjoy Dubland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2020

Dubland Lockdown Two - the differences between northside and southside lockdowns, the supportive clapping for HSE and NHS workers. More hair cutting analysis. Suzanne has reached Acceptance... PJ not so much. He has wrath to dish out - Cyclists get it. 5k Liars get it. PJ's friends get it. Humans in general get it. New technology gets it. Whatsapp gets it. And, obviously, Trump gets it. Don't drink disinfectant, people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2020

Dubland meets... absolutely no one because they are living in lockdown! They have figured out how to make chat over the internet and here we are. They talk about everything quarantine related, from home haircuts to Tiger King, from politics to a walk in the park, and from we’ll be out and about next week, to we’ll never be let out again, this is our new forever. All that and everything in between. It’s the isolation consolation we all need right now. Who better than Suzanne and PJ to hunker down in their bunkers and make us feel better about all the junkers, hoarders and plonkers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2020

Dubland meets Roz Purcell and after Suzanne fawns over her, they talk a good bit about Miss Universe and Ireland's answer to it, The Rose of Tralee. They talk about weight, the psychology around weight and complimenting people on their weight. We learn about how Roz got to where she is and what she defines herself as. They tackle the big questions like, why are women obsessed with true crime? Roz lays out her case of why she would be difficult to murder. They talk about social media, its pros and cons. It's all go, enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2020

The Royal Visit to the Guinness Storehouse. There's a sentence Suzanne and PJ can get into. But somehow it moves quickly to funerals, and that's the real conversation! So much better than weddings - can you guess who's opinion that is? PJ is living in Coronavirus ground zero, so, yeah they get into a good old chinwag on that fast approaching bundle of fun. Back to the royals, English crisps, pubs and tea - all this leads up to Suzanne crying in an airport. There's fancy whiskey, which is good for beating the virus. One of the pair of them is mad into Love Is Blind, and one of them is mad into Formula 1, but can you guess which is which? Look lads, it's Dubland, just dive in and enjoy it, yeah? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2020

Dubland meets Baz Ashmawy... and they talk about all of Suzanne's favourite snake oil nonsense, glue blood, levitation, the whole lot. Baz's daughter is an elf, which is pretty cool. She had to change school, unfortunately, Elf school is more welcoming. Irish funerals are better than Irish weddings. Baz talks about getting back into acting, and about his new documentary with his mother. Suzanne reveals her two year rule, and her theory on chlamydia and old people. The gang discuss alcoholism, being baptised when you're a big boy or a gorgeous little girl. They get into religion, Baz's upbringing and a different view on life in Ireland. There's loads more in this episode, it's goddamn brilliant! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2020

This week's Dubland starts off with a very wholesome gift giving. Very suddenly, almost without notice, it descends into an analysis of how this is the worst year of all time (and it's only February). We go through how Sinn Fein are getting on so far since their recent historic General Election. PJ has a revelation... it's not news to anyone else. There is discussion about wine, incontinence, and being prone to skidmarking.  Then we pivot to Caroline Flack and cancel culture. It's an excellent conversation and an open look at a scourge of our modern world.  There's a headline of the week, and other shenanigans.  Suzanne talks about her visit to the Tommy Tiernan Show and her encounter with Roddy Doyle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2020

Ohhhhhweeee, the Irish General Election... this is a doozy... no better people than the Dublanders to sort out this mess. Or like, argue between themselves and really sort nothing at all. Good craic though. PJ is in his element with this news. Suzanne has a sense of doom.  They then move on and talk about the royal visit... again, team Dubland don't quite see eye to eye on this announcement.  PJ generously explains to the listeners his perfect economical date. They discuss Valentine's Day. There's good detail on afternoon tea, and it's not all Suzanne. Talk about the new Bohemians jersey. Which brings it back to politics, and politics brings the conversation to bowel movements. It's Dubland folks, that's how it goes. Enjoy! By the way, you can still buy Dubland t-shirts, which you should do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2020

. Suzanne and PJ help Stefanie to get over some slight nerves about being on Dubland. They then proceed to talk about politics, god, science, dick pics, a few Netflix documentaries and addictive personalities. What was Stefanie nervous about again?  She talks about all of her rules, her attempts at a normal life, her relationships. It's fascinating stuff. Dubland Meets... is off to a flying start! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2020

Dubland gets started this week with some talk about the upcoming General Election in Ireland. Then we're onto the flicky eyes which leads to a deep dive into pulling a sicky from work. Lads go from Wayne Rooney to William Butler Yeats when describing their illness. There is some talk about what men do with banana peels, "but I'm not gonna tell ya". Suzanne hasn't watched Little Women, but she's happy to review it anyway, and she fantasises about being a cheerleader in high school. She then goes into great detail about being "beat down" (unattractive) in school. This episode has ancient social networks, dog-eaten remote controls, heartbreak and reincarnation.  It's stone cold classic Dubland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2020

Dubland starts this week with some ACTION as Suzanne decorates the brand new studio with some fresh coffee. PJ commentates and then the hard sell begins - Dubland needs a sponsor! If you can help, get in touch. The serious business of the episode begins with talk of crisps and butter knives. Nobody wants to talk, that's the theory of the week, on this podcast, in which two people sit in a room and...  It's over three weeks into the new year and PJ is still finding ways to moan about Christmas. There's an absolutely legendary Hero of The Week.  The tractors suffer the wrath of Suzanne, despite her attempts at a positive January. The reaction to this elicits a public apology, which is just about as heartfelt as it could be. Irish politics gets the Dubland going over. Looks lads, it's an episode of Dubland, dive in and enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2020

After a short review of the previous episode, Suzanne and PJ move on to discuss PJ's total lack of social life. This leads to his interaction with his good-looking neighbour. Which of course leads to talk of him moving house, and more mortgage chat, and then a mid-episode plea to a financial expert (a future episode). Everyone in Ireland knows someone who knows someone else who lives in Ireland. This isn't the case in the UK or other big countries. Suzanne raises her fears of the countryside again (it's dark)... there's some stuff about same sex marriage in Ireland, including a Hero of the Week. There's an upcoming General Election in Ireland, of course this sets the Dublanders off. There's a new Suzanne Kane, she doesn't give a toss, and PJ is a big fan! Oh there's also talk of a "hot" candle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2020

Dubland is back after the Christmas break, but PJ is not in the humour. He's done with New Year's, he's done with Christmas, he's done with all of it. Suzanne, who loves Christmas, also had a bad time of it, but at least it wasn't Christmas's fault. Suzanne shares some sad news. Then we bring the mood up by discussing the imminent arrival of World War 3. A hat tip to three legendary Irish broadcasters. And Suzanne talks about The Crown. There's loads of good stuff in this episode folks, it's good to be back! Oh there's also a unicorn horn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2020