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Dempsey's Dozen

yumsick
Ireland
Dublin
General Knowledge Quiz
Dempsey's Dozen
Quiz
General Knowledge
Music
Dancing With the Stars
Quiz Podcast
Topflight
Covid-19
Christmas
Pop Culture
Today FM
Taylor Swift
The Chase
Maria Coughlan
Quizzes
Ian Dempsey
Irish Language

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Join Ian Dempsey for Dempsey’s Dozen - A quiz podcast featuring a dozen general knowledge questions every week which you can answer as you walk, cycle, commute or sit in your comfiest chair.

Marvel at how much you actually know!

See if you can beat our Guest Quizzer every week by comparing your score.

Subscribe to Dempsey’s Dozen now and get it FREE every week.

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Latest Episodes

NEW: AVAILABLE NOW - a brand new Guest Quizzer on Dempsey’s Dozen, the quiz podcast - It’s Journalist, Novelist and Optimist Amanda Brunker - who is currently also venturing into the world of comedy - don’t try to stop her! 

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NEW: AVAILABLE NOW - a brand new episode of Dempsey’s Dozen, the quiz podcast, and in this show a multi award winning DJ currently starring on Spin 103.8 - It’s David Hammond all ready to answer 12 general knowledge questions about a Bruce Springstee... more

Guest Quizzer: FIONNUALA JONES 👩🏼‍🏫🎤🤳🏻💻 - “I’m Quite Competitive, In An Endearing Way, Or So I Like To Tell People!*

NEW EPISODE: It’s time for a brand new episode of Dempsey’s Dozen, the quiz podcast, and we’re delighted to welcome podcaster... more

NEW EPISODE: Here we go with another great Dempsey’s Dozen quiz podcast featuring the always brilliant Claire Byrne from NewsTalk as this week’s Guest Quizzer answering the twelve questions along with our ever growing group of dedicated brain boxes -... more

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Fionnuala Jones
Podcaster, influencer, content creator, writer
Episode: Guest Quizzer: FIONNUALA JONES 👩🏼‍🏫🎤🤳🏻💻 - “I’m Quite Competitive, In An Endearing Way, Or So I Like To Tell People!*
Claire Byrne
Broadcaster, NewsTalk 9 to 12, Every Weekday Morning
NewsTalk 9 to 12 / RT Television
Episode: Guest Quizzer: CLAIRE BYRNE ⭐️👩‍💻🎙️📻 - “This Would Lovely If It Was Just You And Me Having A Chat, Why Do We Have To Do Questions?”
Pádraig Wilson McCarthy
Pádraig Wilson McCarthy, Cork man living in Dublin, former teacher, media/radio worker, guest quizzer
Cork / Dublin media scenes
Episode: Guest Quizzer: PÁDRAIG WILSON MCCARTHY📱🔴C🍎O🚘R🍒K🍓 - “Since I’ve Been Asked To Come On, I’ve Been Having Recurring Dreams About The Leaving Cert, That’s What It Feels Like”
Brendan O'Loughlin
Broadcaster, host of 98FM's Big Breakfast with Rebecca Shekleton
98FM
Episode: Guest Quizzer: BRENDAN O’LOUGHLIN 🎙️🕺🏼👮‍♂️(🎾❓🏉) - “I Haven’t Done Many; Other Than The Pub Quiz, But When You’re On Your Own ….. ”
Tommy Bowe
Former Irish rugby player and guest quizzer
Episode: Guest Quizzer: TOMMY BOWE 🏉🎥🕺🏼⭐️ - "I Hate This, I’m Definitely The Rugby Player Who Took The Few Too Many Knocks To The Head”
Killian Sundermann
Comedian and podcaster
Freelance/Comedy
Episode: Guest Quizzer: KILLIAN SUNDERMANN 🎤🔥🇩🇪🇮🇪🤩 - “I Feel Like Quizzes Are A Bit Like Bowling, I Don’t Do It Enough To Know If I’m Good”
Fergal D'Arcy
Broadcaster and style/entertainment figure, guest quizzer
Self-employed / media personality
Episode: Guest Quizzer: FERGAL D’ARCY💿 🕺🏼 🎈 🎤 - “Dya Know What I Like About This Is, Theres A Bit Of Effort Gone Into The Questions”
Eric Roberts
Virgin Media and Dancing With The Stars alumnus, TV presenter
Virgin Media
Episode: Guest Quizzer: ERIC ROBERTS 🎥 🕺🏼 ⭐ 📱- “I Haven’t Done A Quiz In A Very Long Time, I’m Cacking It!”
Ray D'Arcy
Broadcaster, presenter, DJ; invited guest quizzer
RT / Today FM (historical context mentioned in interview)
Episode: Guest Quizzer: RAY D’ARCY 🎤🎥 🏃‍♂️ 🚴‍♂️ - “I’m Good At Coming Up With The Ideas For Quizzes & Asking Questions, But I’m Not Very Good At Answering Questions”

Host

Ian Dempsey
Host of the show, guiding questions and hosting the quiz

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Quality

    Love this show!! If only it was on more than once a week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djg2008
    Irelanda year ago
  • Love this!

    Absolutely love every episode!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dianne Coyne
    Irelanda year ago
  • Yumsick - I get it now 😃!

    I love this pod! Always end up laughing out loud plus I learn something new each time. Iano is great with all the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ooonnz
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Loving this pod!

    I’m loving this, love quizzes and really like the format!

    Great guests/victims so far🤩

    You’re mighty Ian, keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    collmagser
    Ireland2 years ago

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The show is described as funny and relatable, with guests delivering interesting anecdotes.
Regular feedback highlights high entertainment value and pace, making it a good fit for sponsorships and guest appearances.
Fans appreciate the accessible quiz format that's easy to follow during activities.
Listeners praise the energy and guest variety, noting strong host chemistry and engaging banter.

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Apple Podcasts
#49
Ireland/Society & Culture

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Guest Quizzer: TOMMY BOWE 🏉🎥🕺🏼⭐️ - "I Hate This, I’m Definitely The Rugby Player Who Took The Few Too Many Knocks To The Head”
Q: Which Irish rugby legend, when asked how he would mark the end of Brian O'Driscoll's playing days, said 'I might give him a hug as long as it doesn't get too awkward' and what was the follow-up guess?
Paul O'Connell or Robbie Henshaw were discussed; the host indicates the quote context and riffs on the captaincy question.
Guest Quizzer: FERGAL D’ARCY💿 🕺🏼 🎈 🎤 - “Dya Know What I Like About This Is, Theres A Bit Of Effort Gone Into The Questions”
Q: Real Born Name. He is a Puerto Rican artist whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio. What is he better known as?
Bad Bunny. The guest identifies Bad Bunny as the performer, reflecting on contemporary music connections.
Guest Quizzer: FERGAL D’ARCY💿 🕺🏼 🎈 🎤 - “Dya Know What I Like About This Is, Theres A Bit Of Effort Gone Into The Questions”
Q: Famous quotations. Who said it? Who summed up the first public performance of Riverdance by saying, small hairs rising on the back of every Irish man's neck? Was it Johnny Logan, Terry Wogan, or Larry Gogan?
Fergal chooses Terry Wogan as the best-known broadcaster associated with that moment, acknowledging the Irish connection and his long career. The host confirms the historical link.

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A fast-paced Irish quiz show centered on a host-led, general-knowledge dogfight with a rotating panel of guest quizzers. The format blends rapid-fire questions across pop culture, geography, language, sports, and storytelling, delivered with playful banter, friendly competition, and personal anecdotes from guests. Notable traits include a steady rhythm of rounds, a strong emphasis on banter and personality, and regular appearances by well-known broadcasters, comedians, and athletes, making it approachable for walk-and-listen sessions or commutes. This mix likely appeals to listeners who enjoy keeping score, following banter-rich interviews, and learning quirky trivia about Irish media and culture.

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Recent guests on Dempsey's Dozen include:

1. Fionnuala Jones
2. Claire Byrne
3. Pádraig Wilson McCarthy
4. Brendan O'Loughlin
5. Tommy Bowe
6. Killian Sundermann
7. Fergal D'Arcy
8. Eric Roberts

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