
Kevin Larney and Jason Brennan take a look at some of the weirder events from the annals of Irish history. You can get ad-free and bonus episodes as well as our full back catalogue on Patreon for ~€5.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 207 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyHistory | |||

Hello and welcome to G.U.B.U (née Shite Talk), An Irish history Podcast!
We're finally doing it, it's the Charlie Haughey deep dive; a 3 to 4 part series on the man who taught Bertie Ahern everything he knew.
As we've mentioned over the past few we... more
For the spooky season that's in it, Jason tells Kevin the terrifying story of Bridget and Michael Cleary, a Tipperary couple who had to deal with a classic bout of fairy magic, and battle off an auld changeling.
We'll be doing a Live Show on Hallowe... more
Hello, and welcome to the 3rd episode of season 15 of Shite Talk / season 1 of GUBU: An Irish History Podcast! (we're rebranding so you'll be hearing that a lot)
After the news last week that the Orange Order march has been cancelled for Garvaghy R... more
Hello, and welcome to the 2nd episode of season 15 of Shite Talk / season 1 of GUBU: An Irish History Podcast! (we're rebranding so you'll be hearing that a lot)
This week Jason tells Kevin the story of Jack Doyle, the Cobh man who tried his hand a... more
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I thought this would be a fresh, engaging way to learn Irish history as a foreigner. Instead, the history gets buried under endless rambling and pointless banter. So much potential.. can’t get to the point and make it worth listening to. What a shame
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I am so glad I stumbled upon your podcast, lads. You're so freaking funny. Thank you for bringing some light into this space. We all need it!
Great topics but too much silly unfunny banter.
Utter shite! love it!
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Two Irish history comedians explore a wide range of historical topics with sharp banter and accessible storytelling. Episodes blend deep-dive history with humor, covering events from 18th- to 20th-century Ireland, Northern Irish politics, sports figures, and cultural memory. The format often includes host-driven narratives, guest appearances, and lively debates that illuminate how history intersects with media, identity, and modern culture. Notable strengths include engaging banter, clear context for complex subjects, and a knack for connecting obscure episodes to broader themes. Potential listeners who enjoy history presented in a witty, informal style and who like cultural commentary will likely find it compelling and entertaining, with o... more
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