Talking Istanbullocks: Comedy Pubcast

Talking Istanbullocks: Comedy Pubcast

A comedy-variety podcast live from an Istanbul pub, offering a craic-infused ride through comedy and culture. Talking Istanbullocks* is a feel-good podcast with satire and toilet humour, aimed at the over 40's and is hosted by comedy writer and producer Jorma and DJ Ray Mac Pour yourself a virtual pint and we'll ride you sideways with comedy, culture, and unexpected hilarity. Good skills! from June 2022 - December 2023 Blackmilkshake Comedy Pubcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 29, 2025 34 mins

From Texas to Tarmacking. From sourdough to Sligo. It’s Istanbullocks. You’ve been warned


Ray’s lost in a fairy ring somewhere west of Galway, Morgan Freeman’s reads a tennis poem ''Balls'' and segues into Sue Barker fantasies, while Liam Neeson is pitching Breaking Bread — a Ballymena crime drama about a sick chemistry teacher who illegally peddles gluten-free soda farls - any similarities with Breaking Bad are purely coincide...

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Summer’s here — and everyone’s thrilled… except a furious Galway sex shop owner named Dave.


Ray takes us on a wild tour through the erotic aisles of Laura Jane Boutique—brace yourself, it’s not for the faint-hearted. Doris Freeman spills the tea on why her husband Morgan is sulking, while Morgan himself delivers a surprisingly heartfelt spoken word on spirituality, grief, and whisky.

Sam Smith returns with quirky confessions abou...

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In the latest episode of Talking Istanbullocks, things spiral from the valleys of Wales to the poultry pens of Lickey End.


Jorma belts out “The Rambler”, a Kenny Rogers-style ballad advising Welsh village pub-goers about Brexit, inbreeding and sheep-related shame.


True or False starts with Norm from Cheers and somehow ends with Irish wakes and obituaries, Welsh Baftas, and Paul Bastard — Torquay United’s fan l...

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Jorma and Ray are celebrating three years of Talking Istanbullocks — with goats, Trump, and a whole lot of “leather!” (You’ll have to listen to understand that one.)

Expect:

– A Morgan Freeman poem about semi-retirement, Gary Lineker and goats, and the joys of not listening to your wife

– A True or False segment full of goat facts and Ray-grade puns

– A sketch where Trump and Musk plot to tax penguins and colonise Mars, until Chris...

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He's back. He’s brooding. He’s possibly plagiarising. And he's forgotten his sandwiches.


This Liam Neeson Special features five of our most beloved (and ridiculous) parody interviews from the past three years — plus two raunchy sketches involving a sultry American MILF named Vagella Rick-Rocks, who may or may not be trying to seduce Liam in increasingly absurd scenarios.


Along the way, Liam overshares about romance, attem...

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Whether it's Muff in Donegal, Twatt in Orkney, Lickey End in Worcestershire, we've all secretly dreamed of visiting places with rude names.


Lickey End is Britain's best-kept secret.


Join us as Norma the Nympho Nazi and loyal Betty navigate a world of nazi potato sacks, requesting discipline from John Wayne, abusing blow-ins, punch ups at jam making competitions, seducing postmen, shaming yourself on national television and ge...

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The funniest duo are celebrating natural women in their own inimitable way. Join Ray and Jorma for an hour of fun.


'This show is fuller than a Ryanair Toilet when a fat lass invites her fella to the Mile High Club' - Jorma.


Highlights:

  • Morgan Freeman talks grandchildren, Donald Trump and having sex with eskimoes' wives.
  • Ray gives us the insider info on the town of Muff, Co. Donegal and explains how being called a Muff Liquo...
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Ray and Jorma kick off 2025 with the rudest episode we’ve done in a long time—but also one of the funniest! Expect geographical and Nena trivia, as well as a deep dive into the town of Wank and its premium leisure pass. Meanwhile, Morgan Freedman graces us with a poetic reflection on anal bleaching, dedicated (of course) to Ray.

Elon Musk makes an appearance in a sketch filled with whiskey, ketamine, and unsolicited pizza orders...

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Where else would you hear about Morgan Freeman and Bill Clinton falling out, Russell Crowe dismissing Gladiator 2 and a woke bloke getting a visit from the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future?


All this plus the usual fun and games. Talking Istanbullocks, the weekend breakfast show broadcast in a pub with original sketches, is back!!!!


#ChristmasShow #Comedy #BritishComedy #IrishHumour #MorganFreemanPoem #BillClintonV...

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In this wet and wild Turkish holiday edition of Talking Istanbullocks, Jorma Kirkko brings you celebrity banter, sharp-witted sketches, and some jaws-dropping shark facts. With guest appearances by Liam Neeson and Morgan Freedman.


Highlights:

  • Liam Neeson Returns: The iconic actor and raconteur chats about his latest project—a land shark horror film, "Jowls." Is it the next "Jaws" or something truly revolutionary? Liam shares ...
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In this laugh-packed episode of Talking Istanbullocks, the boys talk Istanbul cosmetic surgery and the dulcet tones of Morgan Freedman as he recites a poem on the curious trend of 'brieing'—yes, you heard that right, cheese takes centre stage in this ECSTATIC verse.

Ray Mac brings True or False segment, where Willem Dafoe's willy plays a prominent part. The episode only gets funnier with a side-splitting sketch featuring Kaiden Sto...

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In the latest entertaining episode of the Talking Istanbullocks Comedy Pubcast, Jorma Kirkko, pub raconteur par excellence, takes the stage solo, sharing some of his most entertaining stories and tackling a wide array of questions from listeners.


  • School Days Shenanigans: Jorma takes a trip down memory lane, recounting giving his maths teacher a nervous breakdown as a not so innocent 12 year old.
  • Revenge: How did a loose pair ...
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August 11, 2024 42 mins



Welcome back to another sizzling edition of *Talking Istanbullocks*! Ray and Jorma cool each other down in the sweltering Turkish heat as they give you the funniest 45 minutes of your week.


1. Introduction & Banter

Jorma Kirkko and Ray Mac kick off the show with their usual banter, chatting about the week that was, including Jorma's recent adventures in the film world. Between celebrity parties and the fun of the film...

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Segments:

Chinese Year of the Istanbullocks/ Introduction

  • Featured Publication: Frog Log magazine, the amphibian conservation community’s news source for all your trending amphibian news.
  • What to expect

Morgan Freedman Poem: The Rusty Sheriff's Badge

  • Morgan reads a poem about anuses, humorously titled "The Rusty Sheriff's Badge."

True or False

  • A fun quiz and banter segment, featuring quirky questions about Madonna's...
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July 28, 2024 44 mins

The boys are back in town!


1. Welcome and Introduction:

  • Hosts Jorma + Ray, are in their local juicer trying to bribe the staff with used underwear to play the All-Ireland final instead of the Olympics as they are reunited after a month. This week's guest publication is Health and Efficiency, the culture magazine for nudists.

2. Thrift Shop by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (Featuring Joe Biden)

  • Joe Biden's heartfelt rap abo...
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This week:

– Gareth Southgate and Rishi Sunak sing a tearjerking self-penned duet.

– A serial killer hosts a dinner party — but who’s doing the dismembering?

– An infertile Irishman offers his services to two lesbians for an entire year.

– Plus: heartfelt chat about losing a beloved pet


Song: Dry Your Eyes Mate (Gareth Southgate) written and performed by The Streets and Jorma Kirkko

Sketch: Written by Jamie T. Murphy and Jorma Ki...

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While Ray Mac lounges like a sun-kissed lizard somewhere mysterious, Jorma holds the (Venetian) fort from sunny Chania, Crete with controversial Irish artist Jamie T. Murphy co-hosting from Wexford, Ireland.


It's a summer special packed with sketches, poetry, and stories you probably wouldn’t hear on the BBC.


Jamie turns the tables and interviews Jorma, leading to a chaotic mix of nonsense and nostalgia that's a real insi...

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In today's show special guests, comedy-writer and musician Jamie T. Murphy and bookshop owner, Wally O'Neill talk about how they help people suffering from addictions, mental health and homelessness in their home-town of Wexford, while the politicians do nothing.


The pair are launching their own podcast next week, 'Ya alright Hun?' where people tell their real-life stories of mental illness and addiction in their families. Jamie...

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1. Welcome and Introduction:

  • Hosts Jorma + Ray, dressed in their summer finest, kick off the episode from their favourite local pub. Jorma is sporting a string vest reminiscent of Onslow from "Keeping Up Appearances," while Ray flaunts an off-the-shoulder Prada number as they sip Pimms + Lemonade + Roofies and Baileys.

2. Chickpeas and Rat Boys

  • Chickpea Magazine - your go-to source for all things hummus and falafel r...
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"Funnier than Jonathan Ross" - Graham Norton.


The belly laughs are back in this summer variety show as Ray and Jorma drink gin with various vegetable surprises in conjunction with Pakistan Textile Journal


  1. Chinese Year of the Talking Istanbullocks: Introduction and Ray gets a sensual foot massage from an Aussie farmer called Bruce
  2. Is The New American Dream: A poem by Morgan Freeman. Morgan talks about how hopeless the two g...
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