The Tommy and Hector Podcast

johnnyvegas22 · 15-03-2021 5:25pm

Anyone else listens to this while walking? people must think I'm mad smiling and laughing at myself

Cienciano · 19-03-2021 6:13pm

Hector in his army camp with his mother looking for him was great

21-03-2021 2:48pm

Hector describing going for a chipper with his family last week really is a testament to the man's ability to tell a story.

Cienciano · 26-03-2021 9:59pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Hector describing going for a chipper with his family last week really is a testament to the man's ability to tell a story.

I'm listening to episode 27, Hector had a story of his perfect day. His wife going to the shops asking if he wants anything. "a selection of classic ice pops".

AirBiscuit · 31-03-2021 5:52am

I found Hector's story of the Trans-Siberian railway fascinating, sought out the show it's from. (the actual train journey begins near the end of the episode, "Dinner with Dennis" starts at 41:35)

onrail · 31-03-2021 7:56am

AirBiscuit wrote: »

I found Hector's story of the Trans-Siberian railway fascinating, sought out the show it's from. (the actual train journey begins near the end of the episode, "Dinner with Dennis" starts at 41:35)

I don't say it too often, but the man is a treasure. Such a gift for storytelling, coupled with his experiences down through the years make for great listening.

jammiedodgers · 05-04-2021 8:42pm

I'm assuming the news is that they are going to be doing 2 podcasts a week as they dicussed it briefly in the last podcast. Great news

https://twitter.com/tommyhectorshow/status/1378760297343807488

Murdoc90 · 08-04-2021 1:25pm

So the extra episode goes behind a paywall. No surprise really. No problem giving them 7 euro a month in return for the pure joy they've given me this past hellish year.

Cienciano · 08-04-2021 2:10pm

Fair enough I suppose, but works out at €8.61 a month which is expensive when I compare it with other podcasts I pay for. As much as I like it, I'll give it a miss.

harr · 08-04-2021 2:28pm

No problem giving the €8 for now , no gym to use or pay for currently and the podcasts definitely makes my daily walk go that bit quicker and more enjoyable.. €2 a week is good enough value. Price Of a takeaway coffee .

humberklog · 08-04-2021 2:47pm

Am I wrong in thinking that that works out at paying €2 per podcast?

08-04-2021 2:52pm

Has anyone tried it yet? I would definitely pay for it but had presumed they'd use Patreon like everyone else. If I can't access and queue this in my normal podcast app then I wouldn't bother.

alan partridge aha · 08-04-2021 9:28pm

You'd want to be mental to pay for that tripe.

Cienciano · 08-04-2021 10:37pm

humberklog wrote: »

Am I wrong in thinking that that works out at paying €2 per podcast?

Yeah, looks like around that.

JoseJones · 08-04-2021 10:52pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Has anyone tried it yet? I would definitely pay for it but had presumed they'd use Patreon like everyone else. If I can't access and queue this in my normal podcast app then I wouldn't bother.

You can add it in your podcast app alright, I use pocketcasts and it added in no problem.

onrail · 09-04-2021 8:28am

Never mind paying for the podcast....

What I wouldn't pay to see the curtain pulled back and Simon Pegg appear and have a chat with Tommy on the Saturday night show...

Kingp35 · 09-04-2021 9:24am

Cienciano wrote: »

Fair enough I suppose, but works out at €8.61 a month which is expensive when I compare it with other podcasts I pay for. As much as I like it, I'll give it a miss.

Compared to the likes of Second Captains it's very expensive.

Beechwoodspark · 09-04-2021 9:27am

Whatever about Tommy T

The very idea of paying Hector mc gobsh1te money to listen to his scutter talk is funny....I’d pay not to listen to him

Mantis Toboggan · 09-04-2021 9:28am

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Whatever about Tommy T

The very idea of paying Hector mc gobsh1te money to listen to his scutter talk is funny....I’d pay not to listen to him

Hector makes the show work imo

09-04-2021 10:05am

JoseJones wrote: »

You can add it in your podcast app alright, I use pocketcasts and it added in no problem.

Happy days. Must activate it today. Cheers.

singmeasongy · 09-04-2021 1:17pm

I already pay a sub for spotify where i listen to podcasts not entertaining the idea of paying extra. Think the quality of the podcast is getting worse and not sure they have the content for another one.

Fair enough have a patreon if people like to donate something but they already have alot of advertising/sponsors on their podcast.

Cant see a second podcast being worth paying for not like tommy and hector are short of a bit of money and your helping out somebody who is strugglng to make any money off podcasts as only source of income with no sponsors.

Greedy and bad move. :cool:

humberklog · 09-04-2021 2:24pm

onrail wrote: »

Never mind paying for the podcast....

What I wouldn't pay to see the curtain pulled back and Simon Pegg appear and have a chat with Tommy on the Saturday night show...

I don't watch the show myself but doesn't he have 2 strict rules for the producers?
No friends. No comedians.

onrail · 09-04-2021 2:35pm

humberklog wrote: »

I don't watch the show myself but doesn't he have 2 strict rules for the producers?
No friends. No comedians.

Ah yeah heard that.. Doesn't seem as if Pegg is a friend any longer though!
Comic actor maybe more than a comedian.

Anyway, it's fairly unlikely RTE would have the budget or the influence to get him, but still think it'd be class to see Tommy's reaction after his story on the pod this week.

Cienciano · 09-04-2021 10:35pm

singmeasongy wrote: »

I already pay a sub for spotify where i listen to podcasts not entertaining the idea of paying extra. Think the quality of the podcast is getting worse and not sure they have the content for another one.

Fair enough have a patreon if people like to donate something but they already have alot of advertising/sponsors on their podcast.

Cant see a second podcast being worth paying for not like tommy and hector are short of a bit of money and your helping out somebody who is strugglng to make any money off podcasts as only source of income with no sponsors.

Greedy and bad move. :cool:

Sort of agree. I pay for Irish History Podcast because a lot of work goes into it, it's not a massive podcast and I like to support it. Hardcore history too because I'll listen to each one 3 or 4 times, podcasts are amazing, long and really well researched. Second captains because its daily, so you get plenty for your money.

But at the end of the day, the can charge what they want, plenty won't have a problem paying fair play to them if they make a few extra quid but it won't be from me

Beau · 10-04-2021 6:57pm

singmeasongy wrote: »

I already pay a sub for spotify where i listen to podcasts not entertaining the idea of paying extra. Think the quality of the podcast is getting worse and not sure they have the content for another one.

Fair enough have a patreon if people like to donate something but they already have alot of advertising/sponsors on their podcast.

Cant see a second podcast being worth paying for not like tommy and hector are short of a bit of money and your helping out somebody who is strugglng to make any money off podcasts as only source of income with no sponsors.

Greedy and bad move. :cool:

I think that's harsh, I personally haven't seen a drop in quality but I am surprised how they manage to have so much to talk about each week! Also, their financial circumstances are irrelevant, they're not a charity. Nothing has changed for you, you still get your free podcast every week. Not sure how that amounts to greed.

I agree though that with all the other subs on the go €8.61 is expressive. I'll sign up for now as I look forward to the show each week. I imagine once lockdown lifts and I've not going on in my life, this sub will be first to go and you'd wonder if they'd keep this going long term either.

alan partridge aha · 11-04-2021 1:35am

Awful contrived shiote

11-04-2021 5:46am

alan partridge aha wrote: »

You'd want to be mental to pay for that tripe.

alan partridge aha wrote: »

Awful contrived shiote

You probably should have took the hint when you were ignored the first time.

rockatansky · 11-04-2021 6:56am

I skipped this podcast for the past year as I'm not a fan of either Tommy or Hector on their own. I really enjoyed Tommy's first few stand up Dvd's but the rest turned into him shouting and acting weird. Hector sometimes plays the jack the lad a bit much for the cameras in his shows.

But gave the podcast a go based on the recommendation from a family member and I love it. Am working my way through the older episodes during the week and some of them have me pulled up in stitches when I'm out running.

I usually fast-forward when Tommy's doing his weird sleazy whispering voice.

But won't be paying extra for the bonus episode for now. As others have said they already get money from advertising.

Also am I wrong but I thought all money made from the podcast went to Laurita's Hospice?

Cienciano · 11-04-2021 11:35am

Judging from the payment page, if you pay both pods are ad free. I have no problem with ads tbh, but can't imagine it's much revenue for a podcast like this

Cienciano · 15-04-2021 7:32pm

On last week, Tommy on Simon Pegg was fùcking brilliant. Also, the story about telling his "friend" about a problem he had.

castletownman · 24-04-2021 5:03pm

Cienciano wrote: »

Hector in his army camp with his mother looking for him was great

Just caught up with that episode yesterday, and it was probably the best one overall.

Their stories about what riding was like back in their day was hilarious, as was Hector's tale of getting guitar lessons

24-04-2021 6:16pm

The latest few have me glad I paid for it.

Loved the section from Monday about what you get from your parents.

Cienciano · 12-06-2021 1:33pm

2 standout moments was Hector talking about Rosco making the phone call and the 2 lads talking about the kids playing GTA. I was listening while lifting boxes, almost dropped them!

Sorolla · 17-06-2021 9:27am

The podcast coming from Ballina/Knockmore is a disgrace

Tommy and Hector totally obnoxious towards the people of Ballina

Very disrespectful towards Laurita

Raoul · 17-06-2021 9:52am

Sorolla wrote: »

The podcast coming from Ballina/Knockmore is a disgrace

Tommy and Hector totally obnoxious towards the people of Ballina

Very disrespectful towards Laurita

I didn't think Hector was to be honest. Tommy definitely. Without doubt the worst podcast so far. Tommy was being an absolute pr1ck. Keeping the joke up for 2/3 min would have been fine but I think it went on for 15/20 min, to the point where it just seemed like he genuinely hated it.

Sorolla · 17-06-2021 10:56am

Raoul wrote: »

I didn't think Hector was to be honest. Tommy definitely. Without doubt the worst podcast so far. Tommy was being an absolute pr1ck. Keeping the joke up for 2/3 min would have been fine but I think it went on for 15/20 min, to the point where it just seemed like he genuinely hated it.

I’m sure it’s no fun for Laurita driving to Galway from Mayo every week for the podcast.

She never complains - never bitches about Tommy and Hectors home place.

I think the podcast coming from Knockmore/Ballina was a big deal for Laurita.

Tommy was a guest in Lauritas home town and he humiliated her.

Very bad form and an extremely bad way to treat a friend.

SteadyNed · 17-06-2021 9:09pm

That pod reminded me of the 3rd day of a stag, where everyone is wrecked with hangovers, broke and want to get the hell out of ****ing Carrick-on-Shannon.

Tommy was like that fella in the group who everyone hates but was only invited because he's the bride's brother. Prick of a lad looking for a fight all weekend, trying his best to wind everyone up. Laurita like the best man trying to stay diplomatic

Nah I think they hit the nail on the head there - they'd spent too long in each others company and were wrecked from the drink.

19-06-2021 1:56pm

I agree, I thought Tommy was unbelievably nasty about Ballina and Mayo, and it put a real downer on the podcast. I felt bad for Laurita and if it was me I would have walked out of the studio. Both Tommy and Hector treat her badly, Tommy is worse but in several episodes I have noticed them either talking over her or ignoring her completely.

I was really enjoying the first few episodes but they need to start bringing on some guests its getting boring just listening to the two guys talking about themselves!! Like who gives a toss what Tommy wears or if he drinks whiskey or not, at least Hector has some interesting stories.

humberklog · 19-06-2021 2:50pm

Straight away I thought..."hmmm, Tommy hit the bag hard last night".

He sounded just like myself (or friends) the morning after a lot of coke. I thought Hector was covering like mad bringing up dust allergy and antihistamines (Peritic and solpadene being my go to).

In fairness they're pretty open about their drug use which is quite refreshing particularly in Irish media.

How come Tommy never brings up his house in Dalkey? He's mostly there (pre-Covid anyway).

It was an awful, awkward Pod that they really should've binned and re-recorded a few hours later.
If that made the cut (pun intended) then what didn't?

19-06-2021 3:55pm

has anyone listened to the subscription episodes? maybe they keep the better content for that one, and the rest for the free episodes, I’ve been listening since the beginning but it definitely has gone a bit stale the last while. Tommy did sound like he was in bits, whatever the cause

Cienciano · 20-06-2021 12:07am

Wow, echo what ye said. That podcast should not have gone out. I think the pod in general great and I find it hilarious but that one was terrible. Tommy was some dick head. Hector tried to smooth over the cracks, but really couldn't change the mood after Tommy dragged his "joke" out for 20 minutes. And the made up bullshít story about his dog eating his keys was pretty half arsed too. The "dust allergy" explains it a bit, but they should have cut that first 20 minutes out or just not released it

Arghus · 20-06-2021 1:40am

I'm not a regular listener, in fact the most recent episode was the only one I've listened to so far, but I was amazed how much of an overbearing arse Tommy was on it. Here was me thinking he was in danger of becoming a national treasure thanks to the TV show....

But, a lot of it makes sense now. Talking about allergies, local coke and comparing the town to the feeling of an MDMA comedown.

Cartman78 · 21-06-2021 10:20am

As others have said, this podcast has gone very stale recently.

Seems to be a standard format of Tommy doing his grumpy old man schtick at the start, followed by Hector saying how busy/tired he is, Laurita mentioning Joe Biden, and then Hector telling a long shaggy dog story from one of his travel programs 20 years ago.

I used to listen first thing on a Thursday but losing interest lately, didn't bother with last week's one at all

paddylonglegs · 21-06-2021 3:22pm

How did they agree to release the podcast? It was completely uncalled for to continue to insult Laurita about ballina, however they have her over a barrel in terms of her contribution to the show.

I spent most of the show thinking “what the f*ck?” In my head as Tommy continued.

Either that or he wanted to get people talking about the podcast by pulling off a stunt like this.

Poor form and a shame as I have been really enjoying it.

Brackwom · 22-06-2021 5:37am

My favorite podcast is Milltown Malmo of The Tommy, Hector & Laurita.

Reati · 22-06-2021 5:57am

Dee_28 wrote: »

I agree, I thought Tommy was unbelievably nasty about Ballina and Mayo, and it put a real downer on the podcast. I felt bad for Laurita and if it was me I would have walked out of the studio. Both Tommy and Hector treat her badly, Tommy is worse but in several episodes I have noticed them either talking over her or ignoring her completely.

A bigger question for me is why she's involved at all tbh. This isn't Tommy and Hector's first podcast, did they feel they needed a female voice or representation to have wider appeal for this new one. Imo she adds very little to it and often is plain annoying.

Dee_28 wrote: »

I was really enjoying the first few episodes but they need to start bringing on some guests its getting boring just listening to the two guys talking about themselves!! Like who gives a toss what Tommy wears or if he drinks whiskey or not, at least Hector has some interesting stories.

100%. I lost interest weeks ago and often only stick it on of I've burned through my other pods. As someone else noted, it's around the time they started a paid episode so not sure if that's where the good content is going or if they simple have run it as far it will go. There is only so much that happens in a week before it starts repeating.

SteadyNed · 22-06-2021 9:52am

Reati wrote: »

A bigger question for me is why she's involved at all tbh. This isn't Tommy and Hector's first podcast, did they feel they needed a female voice or representation to have wider appeal for this new one. Imo she adds very little to it and often is plain annoying.

Disagree completely with this. Without her, it wouldn't work in my opinion. No doubt, the two lads are the main event, but they need a 'real person' to bounce off. And to be fair she has a good personality, good back-story of her own and thick enough skin to work well with whatever they can throw at her.

I can guarantee a Tommy and Hector Podcast wihout her would have been a short lived disaster. If nothing else, they would have ost the rag with each other by now.

Cienciano · 22-06-2021 3:03pm

I agree, I think Laurita is vital. Definitely need someone to talk about, bounce things off and she's good craic and gets on well with the 2 lads. I don't think it would work without her.

dog_pig · 22-06-2021 4:03pm

SteadyNed wrote: »

Disagree completely with this. Without her, it wouldn't work in my opinion. No doubt, the two lads are the main event, but they need a 'real person' to bounce off. And to be fair she has a good personality, good back-story of her own and thick enough skin to work well with whatever they can throw at her.

I can guarantee a Tommy and Hector Podcast wihout her would have been a short lived disaster. If nothing else, they would have ost the rag with each other by now.

As was mentioned earlier in the thread, Tommy and Hector had a very popular radio show and podcast over a decade ago. It was similar in a lot of ways to the current podcast (probably better overall to be honest), so the idea that it wouldn't work without Laurita doesn't really wash.

Reati · 22-06-2021 4:16pm

dog_pig wrote: »

As was mentioned earlier in the thread, Tommy and Hector had a very popular radio show and podcast over a decade ago. It was similar in a lot of ways to the current podcast (probably better overall to be honest), so the idea that it wouldn't work without Laurita doesn't really wash.

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