I'm Grand Mam

The lads are recording live from the pits of hell this week, preparing for the final date of their UK tour in the sweltering June heat. They catch up about Kevin’s recent visit to the sexual health clinic, and sing the praises of the icons working there. The theme this week is shopping, and PJ and Kevin are mourning the death of the high street and the hundreds of brick and mortar stores shutting down every year. Online shopping might be the future, but that doesn’t mean we have to like it: unless it’s Vinted girls, because we’re obsessed. 

This episode is brought to you by Ben & Jerry's - PJ and Kevin take the podcast to Chiswick for a live recording at Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes In The Park Festival in front of a packed crowd at a standout summer event. Expect a “summer of more” as they dive into a chat about more flirting, more vocal stims and, of course, more ice cream, alongside a live Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich taste test.The sun was shining, Pixie Lott was performing and lots of money was raised for some amazing causes.

Kevin’s odd with Alexa because she didn’t wake him up in time this morning, and he ended up having an unscheduled lie-in. The lads discuss how they’re getting on with the new video element of the podcast, and somehow end up recapping the plot to Charlotte’s Web. The theme for this week is intergenerational relationships, inspired by Hacks ending, and thus the greatest intergenerational relationship of our time coming to an end (Ava and Deborah forever). The lads are talking all about the different generations, and why having friendships with people older than us is so important for the LGBTQ+ community. They also hear some heartwarming stories from listeners that leave them in bits.

The boys are praising the power of the vulva and the girlies shooting ping pong balls out of them this week. Standard. Travel woes are getting to both the boys, as PJ didn’t get frisked by the hot security guy at the airport and he’s raging, and Kevin is missing the superior Irish rail service.In honour of pride month, the lads are talking all about gay villages this week. Many major cities have them: areas specifically catering to the LGBTQ+ community. Once created out of necessity, they've become hotspots for all kinds of nights out. PJ and Kevin are unpacking how gay villages came to be, their favourites around the world, and how the straights need to behave in the club. 

PJ’s been star-spotting this week; he’s convinced he saw Deborah Meaden at the gym, and he reckons her head is probably wrecked from people trying to pitch business ideas to her. Kevin is launching a crusade against a certain brand of gay man who fell into the sale rack at Zara, said “I’ll take it”, and calls it fashion.The baby gays experimenting with rainbows and alternative looks though? Chefs kiss, we love you all. The theme for this week is the rise of the sociopath, and the lads are wondering: are we all sociopaths? Or are we just becoming too individualistic? The idea that if something doesn't serve you, you don't have to do it is gaining popularity… but in protecting ourselves, are we losing community? It’s a lot to unpack… the horse’s name is Friday, girls.

It’s an episode of extremes today, girls. PJ has been recovering from the worst hangover of his life after taking some bad drinking advice from an evil twink. Meanwhile, Kevin’s been to watch his pal run the Hoka Hackney Half Marathon, and he can’t get over how supportive and wholesome the vibes are. And how hot the lads are.For the theme this week, the boys are breaking into the Khia Asylum: the fictional pop star purgatory manned by the Bebe Rexha’s and Ava Max’s of the world. They wonder what it takes for a pop girl to get stuck there, how they can break free, and whether Mickey Joe Harte deserves a cell. 

Kevin and PJ are riding high from the response to their Sky ad with Roy Keane this week; the family group chats have never been busier and the mams have never been prouder! Speaking of sports, they’re obsessed with the new Cork City Pride jerseys and how impactful they’ll be for queer people in sports.Inspired by their recent episode about intelligence, the lads are talking all about moments of stupidity. The listeners have sent in stories of the stupidest thing they’ve ever done or thought, and girlies… ye didn’t disappoint! From fruit towns with fruit people to real-life black markets, the lads are absolutely howling at some of the blonde moments confessed this week.

Kevin is singing the praises of home makeover TV shows to a skeptical PJ this week, and the lads are inspired to think about their dream homes as kids (and adults, to be honest): secret doors and beds shaped like cars, anyone?Speaking of kids, that’s the theme for this week: the boys are unpacking how attitudes to having kids have changed, why the right wingers are obsessed with making women have babies, and wondering who on earth is having sex with Elon Musk? They’re also unpacking whether they want kids themselves, or if the DINK/SINK life is just too appealing.Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here 🎟️Sign up to the I’m Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content ✨Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sickness has hit I’m Grand Mam towers this week, after a run of Irish tour dates and a busy period for the lads. Kevin is gearing up for this birthday, and the boys are addressing the allegations that their Cork accents are all for show; you got them, gals!The theme for this week is intelligence. As the old adage goes, you can’t judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, so Kevin and PJ are unpacking what it means to be clever. They talk through the different types of intelligence, how street smarts are just as valuable as Leaving Cert results and how being funny is the smartest thing you can be.