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I'm Grand Mam

Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby

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Two lads, originally from Cork in Ireland, have a cuppa and catch up each week while exploring the collective life landmarks that accompany growing up gay in the world today. Join Kevin and PJ as they navigate their way through life whilst battling with the internal shared struggle that every Irish gay man deals - ‘what would mam think?’ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @imgrandmam Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2gals1pal

Kate & Sophie

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2gals1pal is a podcast ran by 2 gals, Kate and Sophie, who are joined by a new pal each week to have a chat - sometimes there's gin involved! Our topics include tinder & dating, love & relationships, mental health, body image, social media, post-college blues and surviving as a twenty-something year old in Cork City, Ireland. Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @2gals1pal
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Canada's Local Gardener podcast will feature Dorothy, Shauna and a guest from Canada’s gardening world. The three will bring knowledge and humour to various topics for green thumbs and would-be green thumbs to listen to and enjoy. The monthly series will further cement the Local Gardener team as go-to gardening experts in the eyes of Canadians.
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It’s Kevin’s birthday weekend and there’s mischief in the air. PJ discusses spending some lovely time with him mam over Easter and Kevin discusses how hot all the lads are who shop at B&Q. For the theme they do ‘am I the ejit?’ submissions and the lads give their two cents on the girlies’ dilemmas. Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stun…
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There's a lot of googling happening in this weeks episode but it's all for a good cause as the lads reveal the funniest tribute act names that exist around the globe. For the theme they discuss all the weird and wonderful ways people make money on the internet; from ASMR to muckbangs, the lads are on a mission to find out the most lucrative online …
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It's been a crazy week with Katy Perry and Gayle King headed to space for absolutely no reason whatsoever other than they can and Kevin reckons Pink is raging because she's been training for anti-gravity her whole life. For the theme the lads discuss prison systems and give their two cents on whether or not they think they're in need of reform and …
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Today we have something a bit different for you - it’s actually an episode from another podcast that Kevin and PJ were guests on! It’s called ‘Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams’, the podcast brought to you by EuroMillions from the National Lottery. It’s hosted by the brilliant Sarel and it's all about what the lads would do if they won the EuroMillions…
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The lads are a little bit worse for wear as they had a big weekend in Killarney with their live show on the Friday and a friend’s hen on the Saturday which involved a lot of hijinks but was a lot of fun and made them come to the realisation that Killarney is actually a skit. The theme for the week is perception and Kevin talks about the pressure he…
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The lads discuss the universal experience of setting foot into a Zara store and feeling immediately judged by the employees and the chaotic clothing sizes. Then, because every pride season there's always some deranged straight person harping on about there being no such thing as straight pride, the lads decide to delve deep into hetty lifestyle and…
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Kevin has been for a colonoscopy this week which he found really stressful as he had to fast for 24 hours beforehand but was starving after the first hour. He also has a confession to make about the Trocaire 24 hour fast. As it's Mother's Day, the theme for the week is unconventional mothers and the lads read submissions shared by listeners of the …
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The lads start off by giving a shoutout to all the girlies for International Women’s Day and Kevin shares the details of a bad dream he had in which he was nearly cancelled by a group of women when ordering a coffee. The theme for the week is memories so of course Kevin has to give a quick rendition of the absolute belter that is Memories from the …
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Kevin is fizzing with excitement as the lads are headed to Springfield for the much anticipated Simpsons special episode where the lads talk about their favourite moments from the iconic tv show. Kevin also explains his trauma from competing on Dustin's Daily News when he was nearly beaten by an evil duck in an attempt to win a PSP. In the catchup …
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In the catchup the lads discuss the fact that every stage school in Ireland did a number in their end of year show to Black and Gold by Sam Sparro the year the Fame remake came out and Kevin also opens up about his fear that his memory is no longer what it used to be. Then, because they had some of the manifesting girlies coming for them recently a…
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In the catch-up this week, PJ and Kevin discuss their differing views when it comes to organised fun. PJ is all for it and is wanting to plan a murder mystery night in the south of France and Kevin couldn't think of anything worse. Then, inspired by Charli XCX's song Apple they compare the notion of nature versus nurture and examine just how much w…
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The first episode of the TV show the lads are involved in has aired and the lads react to seeing themselves make the shift from podcasting to telly and also react to some trolling they received online. Then they decide to tackle celebrity blind items as the theme for the week and tell the girl who said that Paul Mescal ran away from her that this i…
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The lads have an honest discussion about manifestation and conclude that some girlies just need to work a bit harder and spend less time decorating their vision boards. They also give an aggressive and intimidating word of warning to the guy who stole Kevin's iPhone. Then, prompted by PJ's obsession with his luscious locks, they take hair as the th…
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On this weeks episode the lads discuss the woman who suffered a stroke a woke up with an Italian accent and both say they'd be raging if they woke up from a stroke with a British accent which is completely fair. The theme is love letters and PJ reveals that he was very fond of sending a love letter to girls back in the day in the form of a limerick…
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It's finally spring which means it's the perfect time to clear out your wardrobe and sell some of your clothes and send this with An Post and contribute to the circular economy. Prompted by the idea of a wardrobe clear out, the lads go 'back in the closet' and revisit some of their iconic fashion eras and also take the opportunity to same some of t…
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PJ speaks about the stress of taking on a new part-time job as a barista and Kevin tells him that his life would be easier if he didn't throw out manuals. For the theme they discuss art in all its iterations; from primary school frustrations of never being able to draw, to feeling guilty on city trips when letting out a yawn in revered galleries an…
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The boys kick things off with a discussion about the fragility of masculinity as PJ recently witnessed a man in crisis when attempting to purchase Elnett hairspray. Then prompted by everything that's going on in the world of celebrity with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, the lads turn their attention to all things legal and litigious. Kevin recall…
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In this episode the lads address PJ's Canva addiction and PJ confronts Kevin for not making an appearance at his 32nd birthday party which was Kunty Karaoke themed. They then announce the very worthy nominees and winners of the inaugural I'm Grand Mam awards which they've aptly named The Mammies. NEW 2025 IRISH DATES ADDED FOR THAT'S SHOWBIZ ⭐️ TIC…
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In this episode the lads discuss how back in the day a cleared internet search history used to be a solid indicator that you just wanked yourself silly and criticise Nintendo Wii Fit for calling them fat more often than any bully ever did. For the theme Kevin and PJ talk about consumerism and have a pop at the influencers who are trying to sell you…
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Before the lads tell you their ins and outs for the year ahead they detail a recent chaotic night out in the George over Christmas where Kevin was kissing all the boys and PJ was ordering single drinks and not getting a divorce. They then discuss what they want to see more of in 2025 and things they can’t wait to see the back of that should be left…
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Kevin's up in a heap because once again it looks like the cats have been fisting the microphones because they're covered in hair. The lads then discuss some of their most iconic moments of 2024 and decide that it's been a year of peaks which has them a small bit traumatised because they feel like they're due their share of troughs. NEW 2025 IRISH D…
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It's the last episode before Christmas and the lads are recording the episode in front of PJ's Christmas tree and are feeling festive so they decide that it's the Christmas special. They talk all about Kevin's ordeal with having his phone stolen at the weekend with him wishing his housemate left his scarf at home and they disclose the reason why Sk…
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Kevin talks about a manic message he received from a follower on Instagram after a dramatic altercation with a moth and PJ talks about the difficulties of navigating a quiet life in Japan when you're a massive yapper. For the theme they discuss all their tips, tricks and hot takes when it comes to letting the hair down at office Christmas parties a…
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The lads are back after a brief hiatus with a scandalacious and swankified episode. They first fill you in on what's been happening since PJ left for his honeymoon in Japan and Kevin stayed on in Melbourne and share all the details of their trip to the tattoo shop for their matching 'That's Showbiz, Baby' tattoos. Does Kevin regret getting one or h…
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Hon. Christopher S. Sontchi, an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court and a former Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, where he served for 16 years, talks with ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss about moments that helped shape his incredible restructuring career — and provides tip…
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The latest episode of ABI's "Party in Interest" podcast features ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss talking with Tara Twomey, the director of the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST). How did Twomey develop a passion for consumers and businesses being able to access a financial fresh start in bankruptcy? What steps led her to a career in …
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