Des Bishop Podcast

Just a quick ep going through Trump's insane tweets this morning. I also chat about his press conference last night. He is losing it in my mind and I share my thoughts about that.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just Des today chatting about the new cases of Corona in the White House and how it shows how tough it is going to be to re open. I also chat about Normal People but don't worry there aren't any spoilers. I will be chatting about it again though. Finally I chat about my new foster dog and the crazy first day I had with her.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Finally we got the gang together. In an ideal world this is what I would like at least one episode a week to be. All three of us having a laugh about what is going on in the world and our own lives. Today we chat about the ongoing Becky saga as well and some strange relationships that people have with their pets. We then chat about how we feel about where we are going to be at in the Autumn. We also chat about what our lives would be like if we were never able to perform again. Finally we chat about what the name of the podcast should be moving forward as well as a chat about commitment to the pod.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This ep is really just me thinking about where I was at in my life when I started doing comedy and how those things influenced my early material. It meanders into thinking about how early recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and the people I met as a result really changed my life and possibly is the only reason I am a comedian. It is mostly a trip down memory lane of my time in Cork.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just me today having a think about a world beyond the lockdown. I also chat about Gemma O'Doherty and John Waters thinking they are sticking up for Irish people. I chat about Sweden too and how they have dealt with things and the irony of libertarians looking at Sweden as an ideal. I chat about a few other things too but I can't type anymore because I have a pitbull standing on my genitals.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A fun episode with Steve and my brother Aidan. We chat about how Aidan is now living with his girlfriend in Quarantine and what kind of pressure that puts on a relationship. Do you share a bed with someone who snores? We get a bit serious then and finish off with the allegations against Joe Biden.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just a solo ep today. Wanted to chat about Trump and his disinfectant comments. I don't spend too long on it though because its been pretty well covered in a short space of time. I then chat about people who love to brag that they don't use social media and how somehow that makes them better people. I finish by chatting about Becky the foster dog finding a forever home and the struggles of letting go.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We chat about Lockdown fatigue today. We also chat about Trump's latest press conference. A little bit about cults as a result of watching Waco. Steve chats about some parenting dilemmas.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fun ep with Joanne about how much the hormone is to blame on your feelings. I carried over a question from yesterday's ep of the shift about whether you should chat about PMT with your partner. Are your feelings honest if its driven by hormones? Can you even ask that? Des tries to compare being hangry to having PMS.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey guys. Steve and I just continue our chats about trying to get through quarantine. We get a foster dog update and my efforts at click training. Steve asks the big question, can you kick a ball in the park with your friends. How are we going to slowly open back up? Are woman leaders dealing with this better?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I needed a break from all the anger and had a laugh with NY based comic Chris Distefano. He is one of my favs from the NY scene. We always have great fun when we chat so I thought we would capture one for the podcast. We joke about whatever comes into our heads from the demonisation of Bill Gates to problems from before the pandemic that don't matter anymore. I also share my hate for the Chinese Government which has nothing to do with Coronavirus. After my chat with Chris I share some of my own thoughts about the various conspiracies that are rising at the moment and talk about the protests in Michigan.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode we chat with Dr. Julia Iafrate who has volunteered to work in the Emergency Dept. on NY Presbyterian Hospital during the covid crisis. She gives a great insight into what its like in the ER at this time. But first we start out with a good ole moan about Trump blaming everyone but himself.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ok I will admit it, you won't be getting any good life hacks from today's episode. It is really more of a discussion about optimum amounts of milk in cereal. We wanted today's episode to be silly and it is so enjoy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I joined Jason on a zoom call to check in with him on how he isgetting on since his dad died only 6 weeks ago. We chat about that moment when they go and what that helps you to understand about life. We also chat about being forced to isolate right after your Dad dies. He then tells some hilarious stories about his father.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I had never heard of John Prine, which may be a crime against music to some people. He died yesterday and from reading about him and listening to his music for the first time I was very moved to chat about the sadness of all this. I wasn't sure I should sit down and record but I am glad I did now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a foster dog update, Des shares some messages he had with an NYC ICU nurse. She was telling him all about life on the frontline and how she recovered from Covid and is now back in the stress of the ICU.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a quick moan about Trump Des and Joanne chat about how Joanne is dealing with Edinburgh being cancelled. They then chat about whether men and women can be friends? Joanne has written an article about this for the Sunday Independent and Des and Joanne explore it a little further.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Des and Steve first chat about Trump suddenly taking this thing seriously. Then they quickly chat about what they miss the most about the normal times. Steve then tells the origin story about why he is afraid of cats which leads to some hilarious chats about pets in cafes, kids in cafes and general funny stuff.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Des is at it again, complaining about Trump. How could you not when during a global pandemic he is tweeting about the ratings of his press conferences. I start by chatting about pitbulls and rescuing one. I focus a lot on longing for a less divisive discourse in the media. Just a quick bonus ep to help you get through monday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's ep Des and Steve chat about what isolation is teaching them about life. Of course they have a bit of a moan about Trump and try not to laugh about Boris because it is not funny. It is of course unlucky for Boris because he was so late to take it all seriously. We also chat about how great it is to have exercise routines online and how they are saving us. Des gives his few sense about how things are looking in NY and compares the international reaction to the local one.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.