Callan's Kicks

Pelvis Parsley · 30-05-2021 6:01pm

This one from the TV show was by no means pro-Shinner, but bang on the money.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC776bfpcfo

Doodah7 · 30-05-2021 8:45pm

MeepMeep2021 wrote: »

Callan should do a satirical piece about a government broadcaster that funds its own political satire by extracting money from the populace under penalty of large fines/imprisonment.

RTE is not saving satire (and therefore politics itself, hurrah!), nor is it speaking truth to power, it's cynically taking your money, laughing in your face and supplying you with bullsh1t.

It's absurd. But it would make a great topic for, well... satire.

YAWN…

31-05-2021 8:54pm

applehunter wrote: »

Lots of innuendo in the show so sometimes it's hard to follow.

Main one is that Michael D. Higgins is a closeted homosexual.

That isn't a 'main one', or an innuendo at all, to my knowledge. I think I've heard all the Callan's Kicks this year; haven't heard anyone suggest such a thing. You got any specific example?

MeepMeep2021 wrote: »

Callan should do a satirical piece about a government broadcaster that funds its own political satire by extracting money from the populace under penalty of large fines/imprisonment.

I think the juice is sapped out of that joke by the fact that, in the first place, the Government funds a broadcaster which repeatedly mocks and ridicules it. Kinda makes a nonsense of that hysterical #RTEbias hashtag (in my opinion).

Can't quite see your joke landing, but I'm sure Callan welcomes listeners' suggestions...

Brendan Bendar · 04-06-2021 6:47pm

Anyone who couldn’t see the shill for Lynn Boylan in Callans take on the DBSBE is ……. Challenged.

04-06-2021 6:51pm

An observation : listening to Callan Kicks after Drive time with Cormac & Sarah
Is a bit like..

Watching the puppet film comedy "Team America",
After watching the movie

"The Kingdom"

Brendan Bendar · 04-06-2021 6:58pm

Deleted User wrote: »

An observation : listening to Callan Kicks after Drive time with Cormac & Sarah
Is a bit like..

Watching the puppet film comedy "Team America",
After watching the movie

"The Kingdom"

Eh…….. right.

FrancieBrady · 04-06-2021 6:58pm

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Anyone who couldn’t see the shill for Lynn Boylan in Callans take on the DBSBE is ……. Challenged.

He used Boylan to have a go at Mary Lou and he's 'shilling' for her?

Do you know what shilling is by any chance Brendi?

Brendan Bendar · 04-06-2021 7:01pm

FrancieBrady wrote: »

He used Boylan to have a go at Mary Lou and he's 'shilling' for her?

Do you know what shilling is by any chance Brendi?

I dont need you to tell me,a chara.

Francie…… subtle…… think about it dude……

S U B T L E

:rolleyes:

Brendan Bendar · 04-06-2021 7:22pm

Lynn Boylan abù………. Like I said, subtle, Francie.

Wouldn’t expect you to get that though.

FrancieBrady · 04-06-2021 8:16pm

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Lynn Boylan abù………. Like I said, subtle, Francie.

Wouldn’t expect you to get that though.

:D

As I asked, are you sure you know what 'shilling' is?

Brendan Bendar · 04-06-2021 8:27pm

Indeed I do Francie,and you should be well versed in the art yersel.

Now make your point and stop the arse boxing, pal

FrancieBrady · 04-06-2021 8:33pm

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Indeed I do Francie,and you should be well versed in the art yersel.

Now make your point and stop the arse boxing, pal

I think I made it. You have no idea what shilling is.

Loafing Oaf · 04-06-2021 8:37pm

A Lamb Named Miltiades! wrote: »

That isn't a 'main one', or an innuendo at all, to my knowledge. I think I've heard all the Callan's Kicks this year; haven't heard anyone suggest such a thing. You got any specific example?

Haven't been listening to it lately but I remember a sketch from years ago where he was playing hide and seek in the Aras with his 'executive assistant' Kevin:

"I won't be in the closet, you certainly won't find me in there...I'm used to squeezing myself into tight holes."

Also one where they were growing facial hair for Movember:

"I've got a beautiful beard...I call mine 'Sabina'"

Brendan Bendar · 04-06-2021 8:37pm

FrancieBrady wrote: »

I think I made it. You have no idea what shilling is.

Done with that rubbish Francie….make your point and stop annoying people.

FrancieBrady · 04-06-2021 9:04pm

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Done with that rubbish Francie….make your point and stop annoying people.

I made it, he has no idea what shilling is if he is getting upset about how Lynn was treated on tonight's prgramme which was pretty much how everyone else was.

mzungu · 05-06-2021 4:11pm

Not a bad episode last night, but the MM and LV segments lacked the punch of previous weeks.

05-06-2021 4:42pm

mzungu wrote: »

Not a bad episode last night, but the MM and LV segments lacked the punch of previous weeks.

Yeah, the episode as a whole didn't quite hit its mark.

The SF sketch is usually a highlight, that also fell flat.

I found it more political than usual. I agree with the sentiments expressed in that Manic Street Preachers song, but his broadcast of 'If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next' was not political satire. That's politics.

Maybe there was a subtle joke that I missed, but I don't believe so.

A surprisingly weak ending to an otherwise very good series.

serfboard · 08-06-2021 5:15pm

Anyone know what the reference to Pat Shortt getting some (grant?) money was about?

Diairist · 11-06-2021 5:50pm

He throws in these worrying comments every so often - is it true the HSE portal is run or was designed by 17 consultants from Ernst & Young?

pc7 · 02-10-2021 7:49am

Glad it’s back, enjoyed it last night.

mattser · 02-10-2021 8:47am

Same old bog Irish squawking and screeching. They got it right once with Halls Pictorial. Floundering miserably ever after. This garbage is long since past its sell by.

First Up · 02-10-2021 10:57am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117966279#Comment_117966279

Don't forget Scrap Saturday. Callan doesn't deserve to help serve the tea in comparison.

Dempo1 · 02-10-2021 11:02am

Just listened back, I love this show albeit Callan''s Trump & Boris both pretty awful and rather pointless.

Loved the Leo and MM Sketch, Leo has Leo down to a tee. For me however as a follower of da liveline thread, the best was da pandemic bonus liveline Sketch, he does Joe Duffy and more importantly a typical caller to this show, perfectly.

Poor old Mickey D gets an excellent mention too 😁

Cluedo Monopoly · 02-10-2021 12:01pm

I think this show is excellent. An Ireland without political satire would be s sad place.

I imagine the government would love to shut him down. Co-Teesh indeed!

02-10-2021 1:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117966586#Comment_117966586

Callan should become like Bill Murray in the Movie, The Waterboy. Then things might start, well, becoming funny.

plodder · 28-10-2021 1:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117966779#Comment_117966779

The Simon Harris character is good - "block block block" I assume that relates to his interactions with people on Twitter?

Also, Mary Lou is excellent. He's put a lot of work into refining her quirks and nuances. I think this will pay off in the years to come ...

RINO87 · 28-10-2021 4:09pm

The Eamonn Ryan character in the background of the "Covid Cabinet" meetings are always funny.

"Flowers are like nightclubs for bees" from last week made me laugh, quite loud!

Brendan Bendar · 28-10-2021 5:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118084876#Comment_118084876

😗

Pay off!!!!

Pay off in what way

😳

FrancieBrady · 28-10-2021 6:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118086615#Comment_118086615

Kinda obvious what was meant Brendi, MLMD will outlast Michael and Leo as political figures.

Brendan Bendar · 28-10-2021 6:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118086685#Comment_118086685

No idea what your point is there, to be honest.

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