Paddy & The Yank: Recent Episodes
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Two ex-pats living in Taiwan South East Asia: An Irishman and an Ameican ramble and debate about a myriad of topics. Be ready to laugh and learn.
In this episode, I chat with actor/comedian Owen Colgan, best known for his role as Buzz McDonald in the hit TV show/movie The Hardy Bucks. We discuss everything from Berlin Techno parties to hair transplants to making a living doing what you love. Have a listen, it's good craic
Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers.
In this episode, Paddy talks about the new Mad Max movie and his love for the original films. He also tells a hilarious tale about a call he got once when he was working at a call center in Ontario Canada for cable TV boxes in the southern states of the US.
Featuring original music from the UK's: Nick Frater
Stranger In The House
What happens when your home is turned into a house of horrors? Stranger In the House is...
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In this episode Paddy chats to Luke Leyland, a former professional wrestler, who flew to Nigeria in Jan 2024 and became the first British/European to ever fight in Nigerias ancient martial art of Dambe.
Featuring original music from Portugal’s: JolyBmore
In this episode Paddy chats to comedian and writer Dom Joly. They discuss everything from Joly’s smash hit tv show Trigger Happy Tv, to his most recent book The Conspiracy Tourist.
Featuring original music from UK musician: Nick Frater
In this episode, Paddy chats with Daniel George from Honour and Arms Full Contact Medieval Combat sports facility in Rochdale, UK. Daniel discusses everything from the sport's origins to the production of heavy-duty weapons and armour used in bouts that can involve 30 v 30 combatants.
Featuring original music from Kentucky musician: Spooky Fox
Sweat-drenched tales from Taiwan and math mishaps set the stage as Joey Callahan, the Philly comic with a penchant for storytelling, joins me for a whirlwind of laughs and poignant musings. Our banter dances between Joey's family legacy, steeped in the history of Nazi Germany, and the warmth of a Philadelphia pub.
We confront the stark reality of mortality, the haunting thought of dying alone, and the solace found in cultural rites like the Irish wake. Our conversation, stitched with humor, traverses the highs and lows of life, from the stereotype of the 'big Irish head' to the deeper connections we forge through shared stories and experiences.
From life on the road to adapting our acts for the ever-evolving taste of stand-up connoisseurs, Joey and I unpack the craft's nuanced layers. We contemplate the aspirations that drive a comedian and the rich tapestry of human connection laughter weaves, regardless of the stage or spotlight. So tune in for an episode that promises not only a good laugh but also a candid look at the comedy of life itself.
In this episode, Paddy talks about his experience during Taiwan's massive 7.2 earthquake which struck off the East coast of the island last week.
Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
In this episode Paddy talks about the new Roadhouse movie, refugees in Ireland and The Silence of the lambs. Get some
In this episode, Paddy discusses The Texas 7. A group of highly dangerous prisoners that escaped from a maximum security Texas prison in the year 2000. Upon their escape, they committed multiple armed robberies, stole vehicles, and killed a Texas police officer which led to a huge manhunt and a half-million-dollar reward for their capture.
Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
In this episode, Paddy discusses the horrifying but amazing true story of Walter Rosenberg, who in 1944 at the age of 19 became the first Jewish prisoner to manage to escape from the notorious Nazi death camp Auschwitz.
Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
In this episode, Paddy discusses the new Bob Marley movie One Love. He talks about his first time hearing Bob Marley almost 20 years ago and how today he is still his favorite musician. Also, Paddy provides a list of movies to look out for in 2024.
Featuring original music from Welsh band: Waterpistol
In this episode, Paddy delves into some bizarre traditions from around the world, from having one of your fingers cut off every time a loved one dies, to getting soaked with water and then covered in cinnamon if you're single at age 25. Tune in if you want a laugh.
Featuring original music from Cardiff band Waterpistol
In this episode, Paddy talks about college houses in Galway city in the early 2000s, from roommates leaving the immersion on all week ending in an enormous electricity bill to Paddy mistakenly putting what he thought was Brill cream into his hair for an entire week only to embarrassingly find out it was something else.
Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
In this episode, Paddy is joined by Meego Yassin. Meego, born and raised in Iraq talks about life in a war-torn country before having to leave at age 15. A lifelong martial artist, he has competed in muay thai, boxing, and tai kwon do. He holds multiple black belts in various disciplines including BJJ and once went viral with his infamous story about his time working in a movie with Steven Seagal.
Featuring original music from Belfast band: Search Party
In this episode, Paddy is joined by Tom Shaw and Estelle Piper better known as internet sensation Toasters 'N' Moose. They discuss how their now-famous song "Taste The Biscuit," which they performed in a movie over a decade ago has gone viral multiple times and made them a recognizable musical duo worldwide.
Featuring Original music from Toasters 'N' Moose.
In this episode, Paddy talks about his experiences with earthquakes in Taiwan and how a mistranslated message last week from the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense had him believing there was a missile heading his way from mainland China. Also discussed, is the Persian carpet flatworm that penis fences with its two-pronged penis. All true stories.
Featuring original music from Kentucky musician: Spooky Fox
In this episode, Paddy delves into the world of psychics, telekinesis and famous spoon-bender Yuri Geller who rose to fame in the late 70’s making millions of dollars convincing people he had psychic powers.
Featuring original music from Colorado band: Dead Pioneers
Its 5:00 am in the morning, Paddy, naked with an electrified tennis racket in his hand and a manical look in his eyes hunts down a ruthless mosquito thats been biting him and buzzing in his ear all night. Oh an loads of facts and rambling about mosquitos.
Features original music from Melbourne Australin band: The Slingers
In this episode, Paddy talks about why the 26th of December is called Boxing Day in the UK and St Stephen's Day in Ireland. He delves into St Stephen and his brutal execution, a gruesome fate that most of the 12 Apostles would meet. On a happier note, he also looks into the top 5 Christmas songs and movies of all time.
Featuring original music from Britains: Nick Frater
Paddy rambles about Taiwan's crazy traffic and how he's witnessed multiple accidents. Also, noisy neighbors in Taiepi and how to deal with a neighborly dispute when you're a foreigner and cultural practices differ quite a lot from what you're used to.
Featuring original music from Melbourne band: The Slingers
In this episode Paddy talks about the recent death and funeral of legendary Pogues frontman Shane McGowan. He also discusses odd or unusual funeral practices from different cultures around the world.
Featuring original music from SoulBoy Mystic
In this episode, Paddy is joined by Philadelphia-born stand-up comedian Joey Callahan. Coming from an Irish-American background, Joey talks about his life as a comic spanning over an incredible 40 years and counting.
Featuring original music from England's: Nick Frater
In this episode, Paddy takes a look at some once-common practices and norms that existed in Ireland, but no longer do. From wearing a dead relative's clothes to their funeral to women being refused the right to buy a pint in a pub.
Featuring original music from Belfasts FVRY
In this episode, Paddy discusses Blue movies and Yellow books, one used to describe pornography in the West and the other to describe it in Asia. He tells tales of how in order to acquire a blue movie or fireworks in rural Ireland back in the day he'd have to venture to a car auction in a horse riding centre and do deals with Irish Gypsies.
Featuring original music from Danish/Taiwanese artist: Broken Bench
In this episode, Paddy catches up with cyclist Javier Colon. Javier is on the road and halfway through cycling his bicycle across the USA. He chats about all the ups and downs of such a journey, the people he's met, and the everyday obstacles he faces.
Featuring original music from: Nintenuendo
In this episode, Paddy tells the tale of Irishman Alexander Pierce, a petty thief who in 1820 was sent to the British penal colony of Van Diemen's Land to serve 7 years of hard labor. After a few months, he escaped into the wilderness with 7 others and this is when his infamous story of starvation, murder, and cannibalism begins.
Featuring original music from Kentucky band: Moonlight Mile.
In this Halloween special Paddy rambles about his love of Halloween growing up in rural Ireland. He also delves into Horror movies that are supposedly based on true events. If you love Halloween and Horror movies then tune in and have a listen.
In this episode, Paddy delves into the weird world of celebrity memorabilia and how some people are willing to pay ridiculous amounts of money for sometimes very strange and odd items once belonging to someone famous. For example, a piece of chewing gum chewed and spat out by pop star Britney Spears that sold online for $12,000.
In this episode, the lads tell the story of the 1766 mutiny of a group of Malagasy captives onboard a slave ship, who had been sold to Dutch East India Company officials on Madagascar to be enslaved by the company in its Cape Colony in southern Africa.
Featuring original music from Belfast band: Foreign Wolf
In this episode the lads discuss the history of Arsenic, including a family of professional poisoners in Itlay in the mid 17th century who would kill anyone who got in their way at becoming top dogs around the place. Also the Arsenic eaters of Austria.
In this episode, The Yank tells the story of Angel Makers Of Nagyrev a large group of female villagers in Hungary who between 1914 & 1929 systematically poisoned to death anywhere from 100 -300 people. Why? Listen to find out.
Featuring original music from Danish/Taiwanese artist Broken Bench
In this episode, Paddy educates The Yank on some of Ireland's past troubles, including the 1916 easter uprising, Bloody Sunday, and Bobby Sands and the hunger strikers of the infamous Maze prison in Northern Ireland.
Featuring original music by Ohio's Wizard Seizure
In this episode, the lads ramble about everything from Hitler's drug doctor to movie star Tim Allen's 70's cocaine bust and imprisonment to Malcolm X memorizing the entire English dictionary while in prison.
In this episode, the lads are joined by Aron Hegarty a member of Candlelit Tales an Irish Mythology storytelling group. Aron shares some classic Irish mythology stories, from The Hungry Dead that possibly influenced Bram Strokers Dracula to Cu Chulainn the legendary Irish warrior hero and demigod. Also how Irish mythology possibly influenced JRR Tolkien in writing The Lord Of The Rings.
Featuring original music from Chicago's own Ninja Ned
In this episode, the lads delve into one of the most famous shipwrecks of all time the 17th-century Spanish treasure galleon The Atocha. Sinking in a hurricane in 1622 with over $400 million in treasure aboard, no one found a trace of the wreck or its treasure until Mel Fisher an American treasure hunter took his family in 1970 and began what would become a 16-year search for the missing vessel.
In this episode, the lads are joined by Javier Colon "AKA" Hungry Guy On A Bicycle. Javier is back to discuss his upcoming project, where he will cycle his bike from Key West Florida all the way to Santa Monica Pier California, No hotels! No Motels! everything he needs to survive he must carry on his bicycle. The whole journey will be documented by film for a pilot episode to be pitched to Netflix.
In this episode, the lads discuss how getting your sex education from watching the movie American Pie can lead to masturbating into a sock and then developing a condition called prostatitis. Also, Taiwan Hulk goes on a rampage in a 7/11 store, while a group of 12-year-olds poison a classmate with Devil's Ivy juice. Yes, this all really happened.
Featuring original music from Limerick city band: Sweets The Band
In this episode, the lads are joined by Joel Hungate. Joel is a mountaineer, survivalist, and biomedical engineer who was also a cast member on Netflix's infamous survival show Outlast. Joel was part of a team of climbers who became the first to ascend a peak in a remote region of Western Mongolia where en route he had to lead a recuse effort to save a hiker's life after they were hit by falling rocks in a rockslide. You want adventure? You got it!
In this episode, the lads discuss our furry little rodent friends with a bad rep, rats. They discuss the importance of rats in Indian mythology and the temple of Karni Mata where thousands of rats are worshipped as they drink from giant saucers of milk. Also was the body of a giant rat 4ft in length found in a sewer in England really the remains of the most famous rat ever known? Master Splinter!
Featuring original music from Irelands: Michele Antonia
In this episode, the lads delve into a few crazy stories from around the globe, from a gang of rampaging monkeys in Japan to a couple in India who beheaded themselves with a homemade guillotine in an offering to the Destroyer god Shiva.
Featuring original music from Irelands: Michele Antonia
In this episode, the lads are joined again by Insect Professor Matan Shelomi to discuss why we should be eating insects as part of our diet. Matan also shares some stories of his insect-eating escapades including, live scorpions, silkworms, and Japanese murder hornet wine.
Featuring original music from Danish/Taiwanese artist Broken Bench
In this episode, the lads discuss Judicial Homicide more commonly known as the death penalty. They hit on the five different methods of execution still used in various countries worldwide and how Singapore considered to be the safest country in Southeast Asia has the highest level of Capital punishment anywhere in the world.
Featuring original music from Belfast band The Shan Vans
In this episode, the lads are joined again by Javier Colon. Javier who rose to fame in the Netflix reality show Outlast is back to chat with the lads about the origins of his bushcraft and survival skills. He also recounts his 18,000-mile bicycle journey from Canada to the tip of Argentina taking 2 years to complete. He also tells the tale of his 31-day hike on Europe's famous El Camino de Santiago.If you love listening to traveling tales, then you'll love this episode.
Featuring original music from Berlin-based musician Anirudh Cohan
In this episode, Paddy tells the story of 18th-century Irishman Charles Byrne otherwise known as The Irish Giant or The Giant of Connemara. Standing an enormous 7-foot 7inches tall Byrne became a famous curiosity in London in the late 1700s, but it's what happened to his body after he died that's still being talked about and debated to this very day.
Featuring original music from Belfast band: Foreign Wolf
In this episode, the lads are joined by Javier Colon. Javier was one of the stars of Netflix's new infamous reality survival show "Outlast." He tells his story of how he ended up on the show to his untimely exit let down by the ruthless choices that other costars made revealing just how far some contestants would go to win one million dollars. If you were a fan of the show, then you will love this chat as Javier reveals so much you didn't get to see on tv.
Featuring original music from Danish/Taiwanese artist: Broken Bench
In this episode, the lads are joined by Cork City's Ryan Sheehan, Sheehan is a 3x world Muay Thai champion and the youngest-ever Irish Muay Thai world champ. He tells the lads about his 10-year journey in the sport, from first walking into a gym at 15 years old to later going on to win the WBC world title, and most recently signing to ONE Championship the largest martial arts organization in the world.
Featuring original music from Mumbai's: Anirudh Singh Chohan
In this episode the lads are joined in the studio by Entomologist Matan Shelomi. Matan is a Harvard graduate and expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects. They chat about everything from Darpa spy bot cockroaches used to find earthquake survivors to traumatic insemination (thats how bed bugs have sex).
Featuring Original music from Irelands DB
In this episode, the lads discuss and interact with Chat GPT-4 a powerful new AI bot that is capable of understanding human speech and producing in-depth writing that is easily understood by humans. The lads put ChatGPT to the test, asking it a slew of interesting questions. Science fiction?..... Nah this shit is real and will blow minds!
Featuring original music from Taiwanese/Danish artist: Broken Bench
In this episode, the lads discuss El Salvador's newly opened Super Mega Maximum security prison that can house over 40,000 inmates, most of these prisoners belong to one of the most ruthless and notorious gangs in the world MS13. They also talk about how American plantation owners and the KKK contributed to the creation of modern-day private prisons.
Featuring Original Music From Newcastle Band: Disciplinary
In this episode, Paddy tells the insane story of WW2 soldier Aimo Koivunen who got separated from his Finnish ski patrol unit and survived for weeks inside the Arctic Circle without food or shelter — fueled only by the largest dose of methamphetamine any human had ever taken.
Featuring original music from Irelands Firm City.
In this episode, the lads chat with professional MMA fighter Blake "Nature Boy" Perry. Perry fighting out of California USA has fought for some of the top MMA organizations in the world including Bellator, Cage Warriors, and Urijah Faber's A1 combat where he suffered a horrific broken nose and his opponent a punctured lung, Perry talks about his road to recovery and return to the cage as he continues to chase his dream at getting into the UFC.
Featuring original music from Ireland's Idle Discourse.
In this episode, The Yank is joined in the studio by Hollywood EMT "The Knowmadic Medic. It's a health one! They discuss everything from Phytoestrogens in soy products to the alarming amount of plastics and aluminum the average person likely puts into their system on a daily basis. Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine thy food!
In this episode the lads delve into and debunk some common beliefs that turn out to be nothing but fabricated myths, adding salt to water makes it boil quicker, Bulls are enraged by the color Red and the 5 second food rule!
Featuring original music by Dunning Krueger
The lads are joined in the studio by The Knowmadic Medic, an EMT who spent 6 years working the ambulance routes around Southcentral LA before finding himself as a medic on the sets of some of Hollywood's biggest movies. He has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Tom Cruise to The Rock to Beyonce. This is his story and damn it's an interesting one!
Featuring original music by The Yank
In this episode, the lads delve into the possibility of humans one day inhabiting the planet Mars. They begin by discussing the Dyson Sphere a hypothetical megastructure that completely encompasses a star and captures a large percentage of its solar power output. Also, asking questions such as what would we need to change about Mars in order for it to sustain Human life?
Featuring original music from Dunning Krueger
In this episode, the lads are joined by their first Irish guest yet, former AwfullyIrishPodcast host and successful Online Streamer Gerard Eady. They chat about many of the celebrities Eady has interviewed from heavyweight boxing legend Evander Holyfield to The UFC's Bruce Buffer to the Tiger King's infamous Carole Baskins. Eady also discusses the ups and downs of being in the top 1% of streamers on Twitch. Sit back and enjoy the craic!
Featuring original music from Dunning Krueger
In this episode the lads dig through some of the most outrageous, hilarious and ridiculous lawsuits ever filed, including one guy who sued Subway claiming that their footlong sandwich wasn’t a foot in length! Tune in for some laughs!
In this episode, The Yank tells the story of Aleister Crowley the English occultist, philosopher, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the Æon of Horus in the early 20th century. An eccentric no doubt, a madman or a lout? you decide.
In this episode, the fellas reminisce on some of the craziest stories from around the world in 2022, like a gang of polar bears taking over and living in 20 houses on an island in Russia, or a wild elephant in India who killed a woman then went to her funeral to wreak Havok on the event, or simply Cambodia's plea with its tourists to stop picking the ultra-rare Penis Plant.
Featuring original music from Englands: Sam Hockaday
In this Christmas-themed episode, the lads are joined in the studio by Jeremy who tells of his experiences with the Amanita Muscaria mushroom, and how many Christmas traditions we practice today, presents under the tree, Santa, and hanging stockings, could all stem from pre-modern nomad shamans of Siberia and their reindeer, finding and ingesting these psychedelic mushrooms. Here's a Christmas story they won't tell you about in school!
In this episode, the lads delve into the history of Pirates, from the ferocious rise and fall of the infamous Blackbeard to Ireland's notorious pirate queen Grace O'Malley. If it be swashbuckling adventures of plunder and buried treasure ye be after, then be sure to tune into this episode. Arrrrgggghhhh!!!
Paddy & The Yank interview celebrity chef Harlan Goldstein. They chat about everything from Harlan's internship at the prestigious Fairmont Le Montreux Palace in Switzerland to his two restaurants in Hong Kong receiving Michelin stars. Harlan also discusses how he lost almost 40kg in weight and infamously challenged Gordon Ramsey to a charity boxing match. He's a colorful character who's cooked for everyone from Keanu reeves to Jackie Chan.
In this episode, The Yank tells of his time spent with Taiwan's Indigenous people the Saisiyat. He details their fascinating history and traditions, involving a 4-day festival every 2 years that consists of drinking their homemade rice wine and slaughtering and feasting on a wild boar. The Yank also tells of his time spent with the Navajo Indians of New Mexico and Arizona and how unbeknown to him he would have to slaughter a goat.
Featuring original music from Taiwan's: Lucy
In this episode, the lads delve into the world of UFOs and Alien Abduction stories. The Yank discusses the famous story of Travis Walton who claims to have been abducted in Arizona in 1975 while out logging with friends. Paddy also retells his story of taking DMT for the first time and talks about Ireland's UFO phenomenon of the past few years.
Featuring original music from Irelands Richie Duprey.
In this episode, the boys deep dive into death, growth, and change. The Yank talks about his recent lack of socializing and being the social butterfly that he is by nature, how it caused him to feel a sense of loneliness. They also discuss Randy Pausch and his book The Last Lecture.
Featuring original music from Chicago's Finest: Ninja Ned
Life coach Damilare Adeyeri is back for a third time to discuss the many different types of breath work and their benifits in helping you relax, have better sleep and build your immunity. He even guides the fellas and listeners to some Fire Breath and Navy Seals Box breathing techniques.
They also discuss anger management and the CTAFR method to deal with reacting or responding to situations.
In this episode, Paddy retells some of the scariest shark attacks in history, from the beaches of Australia to the rivers of America. He also tells the story of The USS Indianapolis and how after dropping off the atomic bombs that would later devastate Japan, this ship and its crew would soon meet with a terrifying fate, considered to be the worst maritime disaster in US Naval History.
Featuring original music from Taiwan musician: Lucy
In this Halloween Special, The Yank tells the chilling true story of Ed Gein. The man whose crimes were so brutal and heinous that he was the inspiration for such horror movies as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho, and The Silence Of The Lambs "Buffalo Bill" character.
Dim the lights, pour yourself a glass of red, and listen...if you dare!!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
In this Crocodile themed episode, Paddy takes the reigns, detailing some fascinating facts about these ferocious reptiles. He also recites some of the scariest crocodile attacks on record.
Featuring original music from British singer-songwriter Sam Hockaday.
In this Halloween-themed episode, The Yank delves into the history of LA's notorious Skid Row and tells the terrifying story of the Holiday Avenue murders. Also, the pair discuss the most haunted places in America.
Don't Be Scared Now!!! Tune In.
In this episode, the fellas discuss scary encounters and attacks with wild animals such as black and brown bears, sharks and dangerous snakes. Paddy tells The Yank about his close encounter with a Brown bear while hiking in Canada. Also how the mighty polar bears' ancestors are Irish. It's a wild one.
Featuring original music from the irish band Ham Sandwich.
In this episode, Paddy & The Yank discuss the ancient greek myth of Oedipus and The Oedipus complex a Freudian term that was named after a man that unknowingly killed his father and slept with his own mother.
Featuring original music from British singer-songwriter Sam Hockaday.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank discuss everything from the origins of the concept of being a hero. The Yank breaks down the hero's Journey and its 12 steps. They also discuss Australia's Aboriginal 7 sisters trials myth, a trial involving Hunger, Pain and Fear.
Tune in and enjoy.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank, discuss Steroids and HGH(human growth hormone). Firstly they discuss the use of steroids amongst Hollywood actors and whether HGH slows down ageing. They also talk about how low levels of testosterone in men can lead to depression and give some tips on how to boost your testosterone levels naturally.
Featuring original music from the band Smooth Mary.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank discuss the importance of vitamin C in your diet and how even with supplementation your body might not be absorbing enough of it. They also talk about how the Kiwi fruit got to New Zealand from China many moons ago. Oh ya and Toxic masculinity and how a lot of younger men can be suffering from emasculation.
Featuring original music from Irish singer-songwriter Dylan Walshe
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank dive into George Orwell's classic novel 1984 and his time spent in Burma/Myanmar. They also discuss Myanmar's brutal military history and the decades-long oppression and persecution of the Rohingya Muslims.
Featuring original music by Ninja Ned.
In this episode, Paddy tells of his time as a fruit-picking backpacker in Oz. And his epic drive across the country, bush camping in a tent the entire journey. He details driving across the famous Nullarbor plain and his very hairy, scary and close encounters with Australia's famous huntsman spider. This is a wild one. Enjoy.
Featuring original music by Irelands Michele Antonia.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank discuss living life with purpose. Getting value in life and what gives you a feeling of purpose. The Yank also talks about his past battles with low self-esteem and what action he took to overcome it. How can you love yourself if you don't know yourself?
In this episode, Paddy & The Yank delve into some of the worst and most insane torture methods of Medieval and Ancient Asian times. They also discuss Medieval Europe's method of public humiliation and Trials by Endurance as ways to deter crime or prove a person's innocence. This episode is definitely not for the faint of heart.
Featuring original music from Ninja Ned.
In this episode, Paddy & The Yank delves into the superstition around the infamous 27 club, a club exclusive to famous rock stars, actors and artists who have all died at the young age of 27. They also discuss how Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin's deaths are both linked to the same mysterious aristocratic french heroin dealer, who was supplying very potent heroin to a lot of famous rock stars and celebrities of the 60s and '70s.
The end of the episode features original music from Irelands Michele Antonia. Enjoy.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank delve deep into the psychedelic world of magic mushrooms, they discuss Ancient civilisations, such as The Myans, The Egyptians and the greek philosopher's indulgence in such psychedelics. Also the Ayawaska-eating jaguar of the Amazon, to the Mandrill monkeys of Africa who eat the iboga root as a performance enhancer before a battle. It's A wild one!!!
Features original music from Kentucky Alt-Country Bluegrass band: Moonlight Mile.
In this episode, The Yank details his struggles with addiction, from shooting Oxycodone at age 16 to meth at 17 and crack and heroin at 18. He tells his story of addiction and how he tried many methods to get clean, even a 3 day hallucinogenic trip on the highly potent Ibogaine.
This episode features original music from the Australian band, Blue Deem.
Paddy and The Yank ramble about The Future, what will happen to the planet? Humans and what kind of crazy technology are in store for us, like being able to watch your dreams back on a tv screen the following day after sleep! Tune in, it's juicy!
Featuring original music from Irelands Michele Antonia.
Life Coach Damilare Adeyeri is back for another interview. This time he explains a growth mindset as opposed to learned helplessness. What do you want? Why do you want it? How will you get it? He also discusses the CTFAR method when dealing with and reacting to situations. This episode contains a lot of beneficial information. Enjoy.
It also features music from Irelands Michele Antonia.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank, discuss invasive species from Florida's Burmese Python problem to the Louisana Swamp Rat. They also tell the crazy story of how one man in the 1890s inspired by Shakespeare's writings, released 60 European starlings into Central Park in New York City, which some 70 years later would result in the death of over 60 people.
In this episode, Paddy & The Yank interview Damilare Adeyeri, originally from Nigeria Damilare spent time living in 8 different countries before settling in the USA where he now works as a life coach. He discusses his life growing up in Nigera prior to leaving at age 24.
Apologies for the audio quality not being as good as it usually is.
In this episode, Paddy & The Yank discuss some of the biggest bank heists in history, ranging from infamous robberies in Northern Ireland to war-torn Iraq and depression-era America. Sit back, strap in and prepare to be entertained!
In this episode Paddy and The Yank get philosophical, chatting about the concept of time, change and ageing. All of which encapsulate and dictate our very existence.
This episode also features original music from Ireland's very own Michele Antonia. Sit back, relax and enjoy.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank discuss some of the most famous duels from history, including that of an American former president reportedly involved in 100 such bloody duels. They also delve into the brutal but somewhat hilarious Medieval practice of Divorce by combat. Enjoy.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank delve into some of history's most fearsome mythical creatures, including The Incubus one of the earliest and most fearsome of all first mentioned in ancient Mesopotamia. This episode also features original Music from Irish female artist Nimf_
Paddy and the Yank are joined once again in the studio by Ninja Ned. They discuss Ned's carnivore diet, his love for Ice baths and his hobby of brewing different types of Mead and Sake. Sit back, Chillax and enjoy!
In this episode, The Yank delves into the history of the often toxic Nightshade family, which includes, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers. He also explains how nicotine was first brought to Europe and its origins as an insecticide!
In this episode Paddy and The Yank dive into the origins of the number 13 and why it's considered to be unlucky, they also discuss cultural superstitions and their effect on our psyche. Kick back, relax and enjoy.
In this episode, Paddy and The Yank have a very special guest in the studio, none other than Ninja Ned. Ned tells the story of his life's journey through various martial arts and his experiences leaving his home in America to seek adventure and new experiences in China and Taiwan.
In this Episode, Paddy & The Yank discusses Netflix's recent true-crime documentary on America's notorious serial killer, John Wayne Gacy, they also delve into the history of serial killers and discover who was the world's first serial killer!
In this episode, The Yank spits some knowledge on Autophagy, how to best achieve it and its benefits in preventing certain cognitive diseases. The pair also delves into the chilling tale of Hungary's "Duchess of Death" Elizabeth Bathory and her gruesome acts which inspired one of the most famous horror books of all time.
In this episode, Paddy gives The Yank a list of Irish boys and girls' names and challenges him to pronounce them and guess whether the name is a boy or girl. Also, The Yank explores the functions of dopamine, the effects of too much and how to balance it.
In this episode, Paddy tells the story of how being brought up as an Irish Catholic he lost his faith and religion while travelling in Peru, South America. He also recounts a funny tale of how he learnt where the late great rapper 2Pac got his name from.
In this Episode, The Yank drops some biohacking knowledge battling in the corner of the much-hated on little oily fish known as a Sardine. While Paddy regales The Yank with the story of his brief encounter with actor Timothy Olyphant at a stoplight in Hollywood many moons ago.
In this episode, The Yank describes his recent introduction to "The Blindboy Podcast" and explains to Paddy what St Patricks Hole is. Also, we talk about the Cuban boxing ban, the UFC's Sean O'Malley and how Buddhism and Taoism have played a pivotal role in The Yank's spiritual evolution.
In this episode, The Yank deep dives into fasting and gives a very strong argument as to why it is so beneficial for not just your physical health but also your mental health. Paddy finishes the episode off with a rant about "Will Slap" and the Hollywood elite. Enjoy
In this episode, Paddy takes the reigns as he tells the story of County Mayo's most daring and legendary Highwayman "Captain Gallagher!"
The Yank discusses his time following The Grateful Dead around and explains the Dead Head culture. Paddy and The Yank also delve into music festival experiences including Ireland's famous Oxygen festival.
Paddy surprises the Yank with a 10 question quiz on America that every American should be able to answer. Also, The Yank discusses the not so sweet side of artificial sweeteners and their potential danger to your body.
The Yank drops some knowledge on the different types of Omega's and their benefits to your body. He also delves into the importance of getting enough vitamin B, especially if you're a Vegan(He's not) and the different types of diets Paleo, carnivore, keto, etc.
A St Patrick's day special! Paddy and the Yank discuss the recent discovery of Ernest Shackelton's ship The Endurance. Also, The Yank tests Paddy's knowledge of his home country of Ireland, Guinness, Irish food, St Patrick, Irish music and much more.
Paddy rambles about Pablo Escobars "cocaine hippos" and their uncertain future in Colombia. Also Paddy & The Yank discuss The Sackler family and how their multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical company destroyed hundreds of thousands of lives in America and got them dubbed The Most Evil family in America.
Paddy & The Yank rant about Asian traffic, tea-drinking culture in Taiwan compared to Ireland or America, the dark history of nursery rhymes and also their experiences Biohacking with cold showers and ice baths!
Get ready to Laugh and Learn!
Paddy and The Yank debate the pros/cons of Trophy Hunting. The terror of Asian dentistry. Also, Paddy tells of his experience in a drive-by shooting at age 14.
Paddy & The Yank sit down to discuss the world's 5 Blue Zones. They also dive into The Hikikomori phenomenon in Japan. Individuals who have given up on society and choose to stay at home in isolation engulfed in TV or Video Games.