Feckology https://feckincheckin.podbean.com From the people who brought you The Feckin’ Check-In, Feckology is a light-hearted, weekly podcast where Traynor and The Big Mouse try to make sense of what the feck is going on. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:25:28 +0100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ie Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Society & Culture:Personal Journals 1440 episodic From the people who brought you The Feckin’ Check-In, Feckology is a light-hearted, weekly podcast where Traynor and The Big Mouse try to make sense of what the feck is going on. Feckology Feckology No true https://feed.podbean.com/feckincheckin/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4601041/Feckology_Artwork_20_tsr9yj.png Feckology https://feckincheckin.podbean.com 144 144 S04E10. Absurd Realities S04E10. Absurd Realities https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e10-absurd-realities/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e10-absurd-realities/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:25:28 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/def9cfc2-958c-389c-8a7d-2f9d157cf347 Join the Big Mouse and Ferg for the season finale, focusing on some of the absurd realities of life that we generally ignore, but stop us in our tracks when we do pay them attention. Your hosts also reflect on season 4 and of course reference the upcoming proverbial wedding of Ferg and his fiance! Thanks for listening, community.

]]> Join the Big Mouse and Ferg for the season finale, focusing on some of the absurd realities of life that we generally ignore, but stop us in our tracks when we do pay them attention. Your hosts also reflect on season 4 and of course reference the upcoming proverbial wedding of Ferg and his fiance! Thanks for listening, community.

]]> Feckology true No 3110 194 full S04E09. Weddings [Part 2] S04E09. Weddings [Part 2] https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e09-weddings-part-2/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e09-weddings-part-2/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 17:37:44 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/ee2719d1-b187-301a-84e0-7d3e05b20a49 The Big Mouse and Ferg wrap up their needlessly self-indulgent wedding spectacular with Part 2 of their deep dive into (holy?) matrimony. This week: night before activities, wedding morning shenanagins, reception and speech politics, questionable dancefloor behaviour, money and gift etiquette, and the great modern dilemma — Day Two or Not Day Two?

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]]> The Big Mouse and Ferg wrap up their needlessly self-indulgent wedding spectacular with Part 2 of their deep dive into (holy?) matrimony. This week: night before activities, wedding morning shenanagins, reception and speech politics, questionable dancefloor behaviour, money and gift etiquette, and the great modern dilemma — Day Two or Not Day Two?

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]]> Feckology true No 3583 193 full S04E08. Weddings [Part 1] S04E08. Weddings [Part 1] https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e08-weddings-part-1/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e08-weddings-part-1/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:06 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/d75f7a23-4ed3-3829-97f8-c0d19056e336 With the upcoming nuptials of Ferg, this week he and The Big Mouse discuss the topic of weddings and all of the fanfare and complexities involved in preparing for one.

 

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]]> With the upcoming nuptials of Ferg, this week he and The Big Mouse discuss the topic of weddings and all of the fanfare and complexities involved in preparing for one.

 

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]]> Feckology true No 2675 192 full S04E07. Bitterness S04E07. Bitterness https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e07-bitterness/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e07-bitterness/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 21:48:26 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/661f1ff1-d63c-31ce-90f1-29c928886905 This week, The Big Mouse and Ferg reflect on times they have been bitter in their own personal lives. Success of friends, old grudges, school teachers, times of injustice - all get a look-in and an examination during this chat. They then move on to a character study of professional wrestler Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a man so bitter he could open a lemonade stand. In the final act, the pair turn their attention to another public figure, exploring the roots of that person’s bitterness and what may have shaped it.

 

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]]> This week, The Big Mouse and Ferg reflect on times they have been bitter in their own personal lives. Success of friends, old grudges, school teachers, times of injustice - all get a look-in and an examination during this chat. They then move on to a character study of professional wrestler Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a man so bitter he could open a lemonade stand. In the final act, the pair turn their attention to another public figure, exploring the roots of that person’s bitterness and what may have shaped it.

 

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]]> Feckology true No 3478 191 full S04E06. Gambling: Casinos, Sports Betting, and Systematically Fluting Away Money S04E06. Gambling: Casinos, Sports Betting, and Systematically Fluting Away Money https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e06-gambling-casinos-sports-betting-and-systematically-fluting-away-money/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e06-gambling-casinos-sports-betting-and-systematically-fluting-away-money/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 15:15:12 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/728c5f21-ba59-3a77-a6c9-00926ab684a9 This week, the Big Mouse and Ferg share their previous experiences with gambling and how they both lost the run of themselves, and lots of money!

 

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]]> This week, the Big Mouse and Ferg share their previous experiences with gambling and how they both lost the run of themselves, and lots of money!

 

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]]> Feckology true No 4071 190 full S04E05. Hulk Hogan. Real American? S04E05. Hulk Hogan. Real American? https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e05-hulk-hogan-real-american/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e05-hulk-hogan-real-american/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:40 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/285b4899-b9da-3c1a-a8cc-d09c741099c2 This week, in the wake of the new four-part documentary series about his life, The Big Mouse and Ferg reflect on their childhood memories of Hulk Hogan, but also delve into the man behind the gimmick. Hulk Hogan was a wrestler, a hero to many, a notorious liar, and by his own admission, a racist. Bearing all this in mind, your hosts discuss and dissect the complex legacy of arguably the most famous professional wrestler of all time.

 

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]]> This week, in the wake of the new four-part documentary series about his life, The Big Mouse and Ferg reflect on their childhood memories of Hulk Hogan, but also delve into the man behind the gimmick. Hulk Hogan was a wrestler, a hero to many, a notorious liar, and by his own admission, a racist. Bearing all this in mind, your hosts discuss and dissect the complex legacy of arguably the most famous professional wrestler of all time.

 

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]]> Feckology true No 3199 189 full S04E04. Social Crutches S04E04. Social Crutches https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e04-social-crutches/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e04-social-crutches/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/42863521-98c6-366e-b1e8-903ee4e7c48f This week the Big Mouse and Ferg delve into the practice of (unintentionally or intentionally) using other people as a crutch to make oneself feel more comfortable in social situations, and other people doing the same.

 

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]]> This week the Big Mouse and Ferg delve into the practice of (unintentionally or intentionally) using other people as a crutch to make oneself feel more comfortable in social situations, and other people doing the same.

 

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]]> Feckology true No 2527 188 full S04E03. Work Toilets S04E03. Work Toilets https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e03-work-toilets/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s04e03-work-toilets/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/995c2aee-34f7-3ca5-bccd-568e580c3fff This week, The Big Mouse and Ferg respond to quite a bit of listener feedback, then literally talk shit for the remainder of the episode!

 

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]]> This week, The Big Mouse and Ferg respond to quite a bit of listener feedback, then literally talk shit for the remainder of the episode!

 

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]]> Feckology true No 3306 187 full S04E02. "The Bloom's Off the Rose" - Musings on the Decline of Cultural Institutions S04E02. "The Bloom's Off the Rose" - Musings on the Decline of Cultural Institutions https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/the-blooms-off-the-rose-why-our-cultural-comforts-suck-now/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/the-blooms-off-the-rose-why-our-cultural-comforts-suck-now/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/c6e513dd-e2ab-3068-9326-12d809974c2d Ferg and the Big Mouse return with Season 4, Episode 2 of Feckology to rant about cultural institutions that have lost their proverbial spark. They make a perverse attempt to link declining chocolate and Easter egg quality, with the fading buzz of cinema, fragmented music culture, and sport becoming over-analysed and formulaic. Is this just part of the changing wind? Is it written in the stars? And how should old farts cope with this perverse new world?

 

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]]> Ferg and the Big Mouse return with Season 4, Episode 2 of Feckology to rant about cultural institutions that have lost their proverbial spark. They make a perverse attempt to link declining chocolate and Easter egg quality, with the fading buzz of cinema, fragmented music culture, and sport becoming over-analysed and formulaic. Is this just part of the changing wind? Is it written in the stars? And how should old farts cope with this perverse new world?

 

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]]> Feckology true No 2682 186 full S04E01. Turning 40 S04E01. Turning 40 https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-feck_s04e01692yc/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-feck_s04e01692yc/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/01c1be3f-dd7e-3f55-9780-feefa101518e The Big Mouse and his co-host (under a new moniker, as is tradition) return with Season 4 of Feckology! On this episode we discuss turning 40, a topic which was touched upon and danced around quite a lot during Season 3. 

We examine how we both felt in the lead up to our respective 40th birthdays late last year, talk about the events themselves and associated celebrations, and reflect on how we feel now that it is in the proverbial rear-view mirror.

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]]> The Big Mouse and his co-host (under a new moniker, as is tradition) return with Season 4 of Feckology! On this episode we discuss turning 40, a topic which was touched upon and danced around quite a lot during Season 3. 

We examine how we both felt in the lead up to our respective 40th birthdays late last year, talk about the events themselves and associated celebrations, and reflect on how we feel now that it is in the proverbial rear-view mirror.

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]]> Feckology true No 2183 185 full S03E10. Never-ending Chores S03E10. Never-ending Chores https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/never-ending-chores/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/never-ending-chores/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:32:08 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/4b26491d-f168-3ea4-b3d7-68c28b3c358d The Big Mouse and A-train reflect on the never-ending nature of household chores! These chores never end - did you realise that would happen when you were a child? The Big Mouse finds it hard to accept - one of the world's great injustices! We also wrap up the season and reflect on what went well. See you for season 4! Merry Christmas, Listener!

 

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]]> The Big Mouse and A-train reflect on the never-ending nature of household chores! These chores never end - did you realise that would happen when you were a child? The Big Mouse finds it hard to accept - one of the world's great injustices! We also wrap up the season and reflect on what went well. See you for season 4! Merry Christmas, Listener!

 

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]]> Feckology true No 2477 184 full S03E09. Know-It-Alls S03E09. Know-It-Alls https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e09-know-it-alls/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e09-know-it-alls/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:07:33 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/a9a138c6-83b0-3a52-bebc-2d270d62e13f On this episode, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss know-it-alls. For a fun game, try to count how many times the c-word is uttered. And we're not talking about Christmas!

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]]> On this episode, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss know-it-alls. For a fun game, try to count how many times the c-word is uttered. And we're not talking about Christmas!

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]]> Feckology true No 2682 183 full S03E08. Ghosts, Death, Heaven, and Hell S03E08. Ghosts, Death, Heaven, and Hell https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ghosts-death-heaven-and-hell/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ghosts-death-heaven-and-hell/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:32:58 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/d7a7d941-fa15-35a7-906d-4431bf7a6587 This week on Feckology, The Big Mouse and The A-Train dive head-first into the big, unanswerable questions of existence: topics people whisper about late at night and pretend not to believe in the next morning. From ghosts that linger in the corner of your eye to the uneasy mysteries of death, we explore what might (or might not) be waiting beyond the veil. Is Heaven a place, a feeling, or a story we tell ourselves? Is Hell a load of old codswallop?

Of course, it wouldn’t be Feckology without a spirited detour, so we wander off the path and into the world of Irish folklore - the long-standing mystery of Fairy Rings, and crossing paths with the ominous Púca Dubh. 

 

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]]> This week on Feckology, The Big Mouse and The A-Train dive head-first into the big, unanswerable questions of existence: topics people whisper about late at night and pretend not to believe in the next morning. From ghosts that linger in the corner of your eye to the uneasy mysteries of death, we explore what might (or might not) be waiting beyond the veil. Is Heaven a place, a feeling, or a story we tell ourselves? Is Hell a load of old codswallop?

Of course, it wouldn’t be Feckology without a spirited detour, so we wander off the path and into the world of Irish folklore - the long-standing mystery of Fairy Rings, and crossing paths with the ominous Púca Dubh. 

 

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]]> Feckology true No 2938 182 full S03E07. Perverse Relationships With Money S03E07. Perverse Relationships With Money https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e03-perverse-relationships-with-money/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e03-perverse-relationships-with-money/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:28:35 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/392a8287-50b1-3c7e-b5fb-12471bcac440 The Big Mouse and A-Train discuss the perverse relationship that Irish people have with money, covering topics such as the taboo of discussing salary, social awkwardness over paying for things, and the strong urge to avoid thinking about investing money, pensions and all that stuff!

 

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]]> The Big Mouse and A-Train discuss the perverse relationship that Irish people have with money, covering topics such as the taboo of discussing salary, social awkwardness over paying for things, and the strong urge to avoid thinking about investing money, pensions and all that stuff!

 

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]]> Feckology true No 2905 181 full S03E06. Passive-Aggression S03E06. Passive-Aggression https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e06-passive-aggression/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e06-passive-aggression/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/e842d1b6-2116-328b-bf15-3ff1efdc040a This week, The Big Mouse and The A-Train delve into the topic of passive-aggression. From petty household habits, to narky neighbours, via virtual reality get-togethers - your hosts examine how these apathetic, sulky, and snarky behaviours evolve - and how they can be handled better.

 

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]]> This week, The Big Mouse and The A-Train delve into the topic of passive-aggression. From petty household habits, to narky neighbours, via virtual reality get-togethers - your hosts examine how these apathetic, sulky, and snarky behaviours evolve - and how they can be handled better.

 

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]]> Feckology true No 2974 180 full S03E05. Loyalty S03E05. Loyalty https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e05-loyalty/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e05-loyalty/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:16:52 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/0745629f-a73d-34d7-a78e-c18eb14cd1bb On the latest episode of Feckology, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss the concept of loyalty across numerous different areas of their lives.

- Loyalty in friendships

- Loyalty to bands, musicians, comedians

- Loyalty to podcasters (touching on the concept of "content guilt")

- Loyalty to sports teams (the social faux pas of changing teams + comparisons to religion)

 

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]]> On the latest episode of Feckology, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss the concept of loyalty across numerous different areas of their lives.

- Loyalty in friendships

- Loyalty to bands, musicians, comedians

- Loyalty to podcasters (touching on the concept of "content guilt")

- Loyalty to sports teams (the social faux pas of changing teams + comparisons to religion)

 

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]]> Feckology true No 3367 179 full S03E04. Neighbours S03E04. Neighbours https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e04-neighbours/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e04-neighbours/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:44:39 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/7b511efb-6f3b-3af4-919a-0307f7ab38f2 In this episode, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss their relationships with their neighbours, including sub-topics, such as:

- Experiences with growing up in the 1980s and 1990s

- Relationships with current neighbours

- Quarrels with neighbours and how to resolve them

- Community WhatsApp goups

This one should be relatable to everyone!

]]> In this episode, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss their relationships with their neighbours, including sub-topics, such as:

- Experiences with growing up in the 1980s and 1990s

- Relationships with current neighbours

- Quarrels with neighbours and how to resolve them

- Community WhatsApp goups

This one should be relatable to everyone!

]]> Feckology true No 3014 178 full S03E03. Ego Running Wild S03E03. Ego Running Wild https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e03-ego-running-wild/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e03-ego-running-wild/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:08:00 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/3b6bf592-ff8d-3ab4-a0ed-27372b12f09b How is your relationship with your ego?

How much is too much?

Do you take pride in your accomplishments?

What about receiving compliments?

Egos are running wild on this week's Feckology, brother!

]]> How is your relationship with your ego?

How much is too much?

Do you take pride in your accomplishments?

What about receiving compliments?

Egos are running wild on this week's Feckology, brother!

]]> Feckology true No 2938 177 full S03E02. Schooled By Culture S03E02. Schooled By Culture https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e02-schooled-by-culture/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e02-schooled-by-culture/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:53:52 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/5e407d55-ebcf-3fca-8500-b7e8c14f1910 In Episode 2 of Season 3, The Big Mouse and The A-Train attempt to tie in a conversation about not connecting to Irish Culture with a dilemma The Big Mouse is facing about which type of school to send his child to. Does this ham-fisted attempt to make a cohesive discussion about two semi-related points work? The Listener can decide.

 

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]]> In Episode 2 of Season 3, The Big Mouse and The A-Train attempt to tie in a conversation about not connecting to Irish Culture with a dilemma The Big Mouse is facing about which type of school to send his child to. Does this ham-fisted attempt to make a cohesive discussion about two semi-related points work? The Listener can decide.

 

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]]> Feckology true No 2039 176 full S03E01. Being A Manager S03E01. Being A Manager https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e01-being-a-manager/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s03e01-being-a-manager/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:49:43 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/f17ab88d-216d-336f-8ebd-22bf97d2672d Season 3 of Feckology kicks off with The Big Mouse and The A-Train (new season, new moniker) alleging to talk about people management - but mostly taking swipes at Gen Z and overgeneralising wildly. Business as usual.

]]> Season 3 of Feckology kicks off with The Big Mouse and The A-Train (new season, new moniker) alleging to talk about people management - but mostly taking swipes at Gen Z and overgeneralising wildly. Business as usual.

]]> Feckology true No 2188 175 full S02E15. Ultimate Episode Bonanza Special S02E15. Ultimate Episode Bonanza Special https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e15-utlimate-episode-bananza-special/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e15-utlimate-episode-bananza-special/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:06:31 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/b70e410f-dbb8-3891-b99a-5c41d91e570a Join the BM and Prof T for the ultimate episode of season 2. In this bonanza special, we reflect on the highs and lows of season two, a mysterious and important revelation from the BM, and we respond to the fabulous feedback from the listening community. Thank you, listener. That's a proverbial wrap for Season 2!

]]> Join the BM and Prof T for the ultimate episode of season 2. In this bonanza special, we reflect on the highs and lows of season two, a mysterious and important revelation from the BM, and we respond to the fabulous feedback from the listening community. Thank you, listener. That's a proverbial wrap for Season 2!

]]> Feckology true No 2816 174 full S02E14. When Mentoring Goes Wrong! S02E14. When Mentoring Goes Wrong! https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e14-when-mentoring-goes-wrong/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e14-when-mentoring-goes-wrong/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:24:38 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/6cde0ffe-86d0-3e6b-abf7-63b6625f8db3 In the penultimate episode of Season 2, The Big Mouse and Professor T share their own cautionary tales of mentorship gone horribly wrong. From misguided professional guidance, to brotherly-figures living dangerously, to academic mentors who seemed more interested in their own research than their students' success, they reveal how their own experiences as mentees turned into unforgettable disasters. Get ready for a rollercoaster of misadventures, as The Big Mouse and Professor T offer laughs, lessons, and the hard truths they learned the hard way.

]]> In the penultimate episode of Season 2, The Big Mouse and Professor T share their own cautionary tales of mentorship gone horribly wrong. From misguided professional guidance, to brotherly-figures living dangerously, to academic mentors who seemed more interested in their own research than their students' success, they reveal how their own experiences as mentees turned into unforgettable disasters. Get ready for a rollercoaster of misadventures, as The Big Mouse and Professor T offer laughs, lessons, and the hard truths they learned the hard way.

]]> Feckology true No 3494 173 full S02E13. Listener-Led Topical Claptrap S02E13. Listener-Led Topical Claptrap https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e13-listener-led-topical-claptrap/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e13-listener-led-topical-claptrap/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:19:16 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/c07bcfb1-0d95-39a4-a207-f3253153be11 Based on listener suggestions, we discuss St Paddy's Day, Play, Seasons and other topical claptrap! Thank you, listener - this made us "giddy" (in-joke that you will only get if you listen to the proverbial episode).

]]> Based on listener suggestions, we discuss St Paddy's Day, Play, Seasons and other topical claptrap! Thank you, listener - this made us "giddy" (in-joke that you will only get if you listen to the proverbial episode).

]]> Feckology true No 1414 172 full S02E12. Severance S02E12. Severance https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e12-severance/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e12-severance/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:23:31 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/6f8d5a1a-bc4f-3608-9f3e-abffe873723a This week, The Big Mouse and Professor T discuss the theme of the popular television show "Severance", where one's workplace memories are separated from one's primary, external memories. Your hosts apply this concept to their own professional and personal lives and examine how the balance has shifted over the tears.

 

For people who haven't watched Severance, there are no spoilers here that you wouldn't find in a couple of sentences online that explain the show.

]]> This week, The Big Mouse and Professor T discuss the theme of the popular television show "Severance", where one's workplace memories are separated from one's primary, external memories. Your hosts apply this concept to their own professional and personal lives and examine how the balance has shifted over the tears.

 

For people who haven't watched Severance, there are no spoilers here that you wouldn't find in a couple of sentences online that explain the show.

]]> Feckology true No 2297 171 full S02E11. The Case For Drinking S02E11. The Case For Drinking https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e11-the-case-for-drinking/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e11-the-case-for-drinking/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:47:55 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/922bad8e-5294-39f1-aa73-4a985a2ec3f0 Prof T helps the Big Mouse get over his (overly) negative narrative of his heavy drinking days - by leading an exploration of the good times we had whilst drinking! We also reflect on our personal journeys with drinking and where we are today with it. Absolutely!

]]> Prof T helps the Big Mouse get over his (overly) negative narrative of his heavy drinking days - by leading an exploration of the good times we had whilst drinking! We also reflect on our personal journeys with drinking and where we are today with it. Absolutely!

]]> Feckology true No 2461 170 full S02E10. Boyzone - "No Matter What" Review [Part 2] S02E10. Boyzone - "No Matter What" Review [Part 2] https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e10-boyzone-no-matter-what-review-part-2/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e10-boyzone-no-matter-what-review-part-2/#comments Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:12:33 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/9a7524a3-7116-351f-997e-d259c76c12f5 On this episode, The Big Mouse and Professor T pick up where they left off with Boyzone at the height of their success. Cracks, however, were starting to form within the structure of the band, and their greatest collective tragedy was about to befall them. 

 

We also reflect on The Goose Model™, which we employed on our previous podcast, The Feckin' Checkin', as a means to grow in popularity. Will The Goose Model™ make a return in 2025? That remains to be seen.

]]> On this episode, The Big Mouse and Professor T pick up where they left off with Boyzone at the height of their success. Cracks, however, were starting to form within the structure of the band, and their greatest collective tragedy was about to befall them. 

 

We also reflect on The Goose Model™, which we employed on our previous podcast, The Feckin' Checkin', as a means to grow in popularity. Will The Goose Model™ make a return in 2025? That remains to be seen.

]]> Feckology true No 1834 169 full S02E09. Boyzone - "No Matter What" Review [Part 1] S02E09. Boyzone - "No Matter What" Review [Part 1] https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e09-boyzone-no-matter-what-review-part-1/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e09-boyzone-no-matter-what-review-part-1/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:45:00 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/31a4714f-f620-31c4-9cf6-b54543294001 In this episode, The Big Mouse and Professor T address quite a bit of listener feedback on the "Tipping" episode, then delve into this weeks topic: the recently-released and much spoken-about Boyzone documentary, No Matter What. We discuss the early parts of the band's career, with a particular focus on the role of manager Louis Walsh, and his ruthless approach to the music business.

]]> In this episode, The Big Mouse and Professor T address quite a bit of listener feedback on the "Tipping" episode, then delve into this weeks topic: the recently-released and much spoken-about Boyzone documentary, No Matter What. We discuss the early parts of the band's career, with a particular focus on the role of manager Louis Walsh, and his ruthless approach to the music business.

]]> Feckology true No 1899 168 full S02E08. Can I Add a Tip to the Bill? S02E08. Can I Add a Tip to the Bill? https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e08-can-i-add-a-tip-to-the-bill/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e08-can-i-add-a-tip-to-the-bill/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:56 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/bdc60167-33ff-3ef5-8665-110347cddd99 We discuss the extreme awkwardness of tipping for services in a mostly cashless society, citing various personal examples from the Big Mouse and Prof T!

]]> We discuss the extreme awkwardness of tipping for services in a mostly cashless society, citing various personal examples from the Big Mouse and Prof T!

]]> Feckology true No 1616 167 full S02E07. Real Origin Story S02E07. Real Origin Story https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e07-real-origin-story/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e07-real-origin-story/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:45:10 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/5014f408-02b2-3127-b9b0-5e4076b2660c The Big Mouse and Professor T dial back the years to 1990, as they present their real origin story. 

]]> The Big Mouse and Professor T dial back the years to 1990, as they present their real origin story. 

]]> Feckology true No 2071 166 full S02E06. Fake Origin Stories S02E06. Fake Origin Stories https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e06-fake-origin-stories/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e06-fake-origin-stories/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:13:20 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/e36a9481-45e4-3326-8dca-cff809b1b357 Join us for a chat about the fake origin stories behind EMDR Therapy, Volkswagen, & Nike. We also chat briefly about the non-fake origins of Feckology and reflect on recent listener interactions. Absolutely!

]]> Join us for a chat about the fake origin stories behind EMDR Therapy, Volkswagen, & Nike. We also chat briefly about the non-fake origins of Feckology and reflect on recent listener interactions. Absolutely!

]]> Feckology true No 1525 165 full S02E05. Non-Player Characters S02E05. Non-Player Characters https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e05-non-player-character/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e05-non-player-character/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:55:37 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/c197f891-afc9-3c9b-bb30-f75607255ed2 On this week's Feckology, The Big Mouse and Professor T address some listener feedback, then delve into the topic of people who walk around in public places while looking at their phones. As a semi-regular jogger, The Big Mouse finds this practice quite irritating, and feel the offenders act like NPCs from Grand Theft Auto. As an offender himself, Professor T examines why he is the way he is.

Join in the chat on Twitter @feckology 

]]> On this week's Feckology, The Big Mouse and Professor T address some listener feedback, then delve into the topic of people who walk around in public places while looking at their phones. As a semi-regular jogger, The Big Mouse finds this practice quite irritating, and feel the offenders act like NPCs from Grand Theft Auto. As an offender himself, Professor T examines why he is the way he is.

Join in the chat on Twitter @feckology 

]]> Feckology true No 1697 164 full S02E04. Typical Netflix Movie S02E04. Typical Netflix Movie https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e04-typical-netflix-movie/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e04-typical-netflix-movie/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:12:19 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/a7931176-deef-3f54-b081-61ce689839cf Join the proverbial Big Mouse and Professor T for an analysis of the declining quality of Netflix, and the accompanying rise of the Typical Netflix Movie. All based on the below excellent article by @wtavlin https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/essays/casual-viewing/ 

Let us know what you think, dear listener. Are you content with Netflix's substandard content? 

]]> Join the proverbial Big Mouse and Professor T for an analysis of the declining quality of Netflix, and the accompanying rise of the Typical Netflix Movie. All based on the below excellent article by @wtavlin https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/essays/casual-viewing/ 

Let us know what you think, dear listener. Are you content with Netflix's substandard content? 

]]> Feckology true No 1706 163 full S02E03. The Case Against Travel S02E03. The Case Against Travel https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e03-the-case-against-travel/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e03-the-case-against-travel/#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:54:11 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/e349a005-89c3-30eb-8ddd-6105fb84ace5 Does travel narrow the mind? Do you always take yourself with you on holidays?

Wherever you go, there we are. Professor T and The Big Mouse discuss "The Case Against Travel".

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel

]]> Does travel narrow the mind? Do you always take yourself with you on holidays?

Wherever you go, there we are. Professor T and The Big Mouse discuss "The Case Against Travel".

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel

]]> Feckology true No 1299 162 full S02E02. Perverse Love Songs S02E02. Perverse Love Songs https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/perverse-love-songs/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/perverse-love-songs/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:35:50 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/8b2c9ab0-1bd4-3637-a055-ddaf80012e2a Join the Big Mouse and Prof T for an analysis of two popular love songs - from the perspective of the creeped-out recipient of the lyrics.

]]> Join the Big Mouse and Prof T for an analysis of two popular love songs - from the perspective of the creeped-out recipient of the lyrics.

]]> Feckology true No 2317 161 full S02E01. Do You Read Books? S02E01. Do You Read Books? https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e01-do-you-read-books-have-you-read-pubes/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/s02e01-do-you-read-books-have-you-read-pubes/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:22:51 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/8eb3d492-3e2a-3b04-bdf3-640fb8dbc487 Traynor, now reverting to his previous persona of "Professor T" (we'll have to change the theme song), and The Big Mouse, return for Season 2 of Feckology. Discussing new year's resolutions, losing the ability to read books, lacking enthusiasm for podcasting, different types of creative fulfilment, and Gen Z phrases. This one is as loose and rusty as you might expect after a long hiatus!

]]> Traynor, now reverting to his previous persona of "Professor T" (we'll have to change the theme song), and The Big Mouse, return for Season 2 of Feckology. Discussing new year's resolutions, losing the ability to read books, lacking enthusiasm for podcasting, different types of creative fulfilment, and Gen Z phrases. This one is as loose and rusty as you might expect after a long hiatus!

]]> Feckology true No 2155 160 full S01EXX. Dear Ego (Song) S01EXX. Dear Ego (Song) https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/epxx-dear-ego-song-not-an-episode/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/epxx-dear-ego-song-not-an-episode/#comments Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:40:57 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/0d4777bc-8ba4-3cbc-be20-cca1f9cac8a7 Sorry Listener, we could not do an episode as intended due to Life - Again. Instead, please enjoy this new song by the Big Mouse using an AI created beat. See you soon!

]]> Sorry Listener, we could not do an episode as intended due to Life - Again. Instead, please enjoy this new song by the Big Mouse using an AI created beat. See you soon!

]]> Feckology true No 289 159 full S01E17. AI-Generated Music S01E17. AI-Generated Music https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ai-generated-music/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ai-generated-music/#comments Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:23:23 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/079e881e-4c76-3920-8b5f-c123fee1b460 In this episode, Traynor and The Big Mouse discuss the topic of AI-generated music, the implications this may have on the music industry, and generate some AI songs in real time (and play them)!

]]> In this episode, Traynor and The Big Mouse discuss the topic of AI-generated music, the implications this may have on the music industry, and generate some AI songs in real time (and play them)!

]]> Feckology true No 3067 158 full S01E16. The Human Centipede S01E16. The Human Centipede https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep16-listener-feedback-and-a-human-centipede/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep16-listener-feedback-and-a-human-centipede/#comments Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:55:10 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/6b86cfc7-d913-35b2-a4cf-48aa916a8598 On the latest episode of Feckology, we address listener feedback to the last few episodes and also discuss The Human Centipede that is the housing market in Ireland!

]]> On the latest episode of Feckology, we address listener feedback to the last few episodes and also discuss The Human Centipede that is the housing market in Ireland!

]]> Feckology true No 2027 157 full S01E15. Snippets, Reviews, Memes, and Mimes: Listening to music in 2024 S01E15. Snippets, Reviews, Memes, and Mimes: Listening to music in 2024 https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep15-snippets-reviews-memes-and-mimes-listening-to-music-in-2024/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep15-snippets-reviews-memes-and-mimes-listening-to-music-in-2024/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:46 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/583269d2-3547-38df-beb9-4d0d432deb20 We discuss how people are listening to music through snippets, reviews, memes, and mimes. Do songs matter anymore? Does connection with the artist matter anymore? Is music on the decline, or is this weird shit just a natural evolution enabled by technology?

]]> We discuss how people are listening to music through snippets, reviews, memes, and mimes. Do songs matter anymore? Does connection with the artist matter anymore? Is music on the decline, or is this weird shit just a natural evolution enabled by technology?

]]> Feckology true No 1795 156 full S01E14. Righteous Indignation S01E14. Righteous Indignation https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep14-righteous-indignation/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep14-righteous-indignation/#comments Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:12:01 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/9c78ce3f-9363-3ca9-be48-812167687a63 Traynor reflects on a recent run-in with an estate agent where he lost his temper and asks: am I the asshole? The Big Mouse shares a story from a recent football match where things also got heated. We both ponder: is it better to express anger in the moment, or to wait, and let cooler heads prevail?

]]> Traynor reflects on a recent run-in with an estate agent where he lost his temper and asks: am I the asshole? The Big Mouse shares a story from a recent football match where things also got heated. We both ponder: is it better to express anger in the moment, or to wait, and let cooler heads prevail?

]]> Feckology true No 1508 155 full S01E13. Embracing the Uncool and Popular S01E13. Embracing the Uncool and Popular https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep13-embracing-the-uncool-and-popular/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep13-embracing-the-uncool-and-popular/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:13:38 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/1e1c8540-519b-35e9-9e29-7b11c21e55be We chat about how strong preferences in art and music dwindle as you get older. This can free you up to like things you previously would have despised. We also discuss running out of podcast material and the Golden Goose Model!

]]> We chat about how strong preferences in art and music dwindle as you get older. This can free you up to like things you previously would have despised. We also discuss running out of podcast material and the Golden Goose Model!

]]> Feckology true No 1883 154 full S01E12. Season Infinite: The Never-Ending and Guilt-Inducing Nature of Constant Podcast Content Creation (CPCC) S01E12. Season Infinite: The Never-Ending and Guilt-Inducing Nature of Constant Podcast Content Creation (CPCC) https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/season-infinite-the-never-ending-and-guilt-inducing-nature-of-constant-podcast-content-creation-cpcc/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/season-infinite-the-never-ending-and-guilt-inducing-nature-of-constant-podcast-content-creation-cpcc/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:23:16 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/d1dacfc2-d63f-3b0a-a2c4-2245c4e04ec2 When will the CPCC ever let us be? When will be free? Can we just pop in for a metaphorical cuppa tea, or do we need to always listen intently? Join us as we attempt to answer these questions. Thank you, Listener!

]]> When will the CPCC ever let us be? When will be free? Can we just pop in for a metaphorical cuppa tea, or do we need to always listen intently? Join us as we attempt to answer these questions. Thank you, Listener!

]]> Feckology true No 1427 153 full S01E11. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise S01E11. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/surprise-surprise-surprise/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/surprise-surprise-surprise/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:33:10 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/199e550a-c5c4-312d-9317-604a29b6d9f6 On the latest episode of Feckology, Traynor and The Big Mouse discuss things that have occurred in society/technology/their personal lives in the last 20 - 30 years, that would have surprised younger versions of their selves. Featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Demolition Man, Jedward, and Dustin The Turkey!

]]> On the latest episode of Feckology, Traynor and The Big Mouse discuss things that have occurred in society/technology/their personal lives in the last 20 - 30 years, that would have surprised younger versions of their selves. Featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Demolition Man, Jedward, and Dustin The Turkey!

]]> Feckology true No 1862 152 full S01E10. Be Yourself on Social Media - Or Else Don't! S01E10. Be Yourself on Social Media - Or Else Don't! https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep10-be-yourself-on-social-media-or-else-dont/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep10-be-yourself-on-social-media-or-else-dont/#comments Fri, 31 May 2024 16:02:18 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/9c3e7152-0dbd-3634-9720-580526c6173a We chat about "one-sided" social media relationships, and our experiences with how we present our personalities to others, online and offline.

]]> We chat about "one-sided" social media relationships, and our experiences with how we present our personalities to others, online and offline.

]]> Feckology true No 1627 151 full S01E09. The Decline of Drinking Culture: Not better, not worse, just different? S01E09. The Decline of Drinking Culture: Not better, not worse, just different? https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep09-the-decline-of-drinking-culture-not-better-not-worse-just-different/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep09-the-decline-of-drinking-culture-not-better-not-worse-just-different/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 12:28:54 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/8511e818-c4a0-34b2-a9f4-06c0cf4062ab In today's episode, the Big Mouse and @feckinmetalcast reflect on the Decline of Drinking Culture including changes in how we socialize, consume entertainment, pursue fringe hobbies, and of course, meet people of our chosen sexual orientation (less caution to the wind, more safety, more online dating). Are things better or worse for young people - we don't know, do you, Listener? Do write into us!

]]> In today's episode, the Big Mouse and @feckinmetalcast reflect on the Decline of Drinking Culture including changes in how we socialize, consume entertainment, pursue fringe hobbies, and of course, meet people of our chosen sexual orientation (less caution to the wind, more safety, more online dating). Are things better or worse for young people - we don't know, do you, Listener? Do write into us!

]]> Feckology true No 1552 150 full S01E08. Give a Man a Mask: The Quirks of Performing on Stage S01E08. Give a Man a Mask: The Quirks of Performing on Stage https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep8-give-a-man-a-mask-the-quirks-of-performing-on-stage/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep8-give-a-man-a-mask-the-quirks-of-performing-on-stage/#comments Fri, 10 May 2024 21:44:27 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/975f48d9-1bcf-39dc-89f1-3f799683ed5a Feckology true No 1427 149 full S01E07. Talking to Girls or: How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Naggin (Musings from Two Alumni of Single-Sex Catholic Schools) S01E07. Talking to Girls or: How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Naggin (Musings from Two Alumni of Single-Sex Catholic Schools) https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep7-talking-to-girls-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-naggin-musings-from-alumni-of-single-sex-schools/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep7-talking-to-girls-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-naggin-musings-from-alumni-of-single-sex-schools/#comments Fri, 03 May 2024 19:13:40 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/a45e7f09-fad3-3e81-845d-d181611a9cde On this episode, Traynor and The Big Mouse reflect on growing up attending single-sex primary and secondary schools in Ireland, and how it affected their abilities to interact with the opposite sex.

]]> On this episode, Traynor and The Big Mouse reflect on growing up attending single-sex primary and secondary schools in Ireland, and how it affected their abilities to interact with the opposite sex.

]]> Feckology true No 1633 148 full S01E06. Now Take A Second To Enjoy It Now S01E06. Now Take A Second To Enjoy It Now https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep6-now-take-a-second-to-enjoy-it-now/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep6-now-take-a-second-to-enjoy-it-now/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:08:59 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/0d49187d-4b07-325b-87e4-9b8b79c9cd08 A cynical and disdainful critique of the "living in the moment" life coaches and their kernels of truth.

]]> A cynical and disdainful critique of the "living in the moment" life coaches and their kernels of truth.

]]> Feckology true No 1324 147 full S01E05. Advice S01E05. Advice https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep5-advice/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep5-advice/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:19:59 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/36ac5b23-fc8b-3ab5-8fe6-cb2c17131fb8 We discuss our relationships with advice, including unsolicited advice, and our good and bad experiences with advice. We advise you to listen, and if you take our advice, you won't think twice about biting your tongue or something else that finishes this sentence...

]]> We discuss our relationships with advice, including unsolicited advice, and our good and bad experiences with advice. We advise you to listen, and if you take our advice, you won't think twice about biting your tongue or something else that finishes this sentence...

]]> Feckology true No 1503 146 full S01E04. Shit Friendships S01E04. Shit Friendships https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep4-shit-friendships/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep4-shit-friendships/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:43:11 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/4b5e97be-aab3-3c3b-88ce-8ed7d9f04a9a What is a shit friendship? When is it time to call it quits/pull the plug/put it out of its misery? We discuss a couple of examples of shit friendships from our lives, and how they eventually played out.

 

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]]> What is a shit friendship? When is it time to call it quits/pull the plug/put it out of its misery? We discuss a couple of examples of shit friendships from our lives, and how they eventually played out.

 

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@feckology

]]> Feckology true No 1311 145 full S01E03. Fist Pints S01E03. Fist Pints https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/fist-pints/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/fist-pints/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:22:17 +0100 feckincheckin.podbean.com/63cb79e3-36a2-315c-b61a-adb86c16ccea On Episode 3 of Feckology, we discuss the concept of over-friendly waiting staff, who in their efforts to make you feel at ease, can conversely make you feel ill-at-ease. We also cover off other ostensibly customer-friendly measures introduced in recent years in Irish pubs, which only detract from the customer experience.

 

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]]> On Episode 3 of Feckology, we discuss the concept of over-friendly waiting staff, who in their efforts to make you feel at ease, can conversely make you feel ill-at-ease. We also cover off other ostensibly customer-friendly measures introduced in recent years in Irish pubs, which only detract from the customer experience.

 

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@feckology

]]> Feckology true No 1382 144 full S01E02. Can You Watch Our Seats? S01E02. Can You Watch Our Seats? https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep2-can-you-watch-our-seats/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep2-can-you-watch-our-seats/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:23:20 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/797becf8-1b48-3d96-b723-df05c4e8c1c6 How do you feel when someone in a pub/cafe/food court/saloon asks you to watch their coat/bag/seats/anvil while they disappear for an indeterminate amount of time?

 

Placing importance on the unimportant, your hosts Traynor and The Big Mouse chew the fat over this frustrating situation.

]]> How do you feel when someone in a pub/cafe/food court/saloon asks you to watch their coat/bag/seats/anvil while they disappear for an indeterminate amount of time?

 

Placing importance on the unimportant, your hosts Traynor and The Big Mouse chew the fat over this frustrating situation.

]]> Feckology true No 1224 143 full S01E01. A Whistle-Stop Tour S01E01. A Whistle-Stop Tour https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep1-a-whistle-stop-tour/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/ep1-a-whistle-stop-tour/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:45:48 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/fd524812-02db-342a-859b-109d46a56c45 On the debut episode of Feckology, Traynor and the Big Mouse give a brief bit of backstory, for those uninitiated, and then deal with this week's topic: A live podcast event where Richard Herring interviewed Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy) and Tommy Tiernan (comedian). Can you call a stage performance a podcast? Is Neil Hannon as funny as one would expect? What pearls of wisdom did Tommy Tiernan share? Listen to find out!

]]> On the debut episode of Feckology, Traynor and the Big Mouse give a brief bit of backstory, for those uninitiated, and then deal with this week's topic: A live podcast event where Richard Herring interviewed Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy) and Tommy Tiernan (comedian). Can you call a stage performance a podcast? Is Neil Hannon as funny as one would expect? What pearls of wisdom did Tommy Tiernan share? Listen to find out!

]]> Feckology true No 1243 142 full Feckology (Teaser) Feckology (Teaser) https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/feckology-teaser/ https://feckincheckin.podbean.com/e/feckology-teaser/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:14:09 +0000 feckincheckin.podbean.com/5bee8d65-936c-31b0-897b-fee7d4f50b12 Full episode coming 22.03.2024

]]> Full episode coming 22.03.2024

]]> The Feckin’ Check-In true No 105 141 full