The Late Late Show and me.

Pat Kenny has announced his retirement.
It came as a shock to pretty much everyone, I think at least. After thinking about it for a few minutes, I realised that as a nation we lack a certain quality of chat show host.
I feel that as a result of our sub-par standard of broadcaster, that I am as fit for the job as anyone. So I did what I thought was necessary to get the job. Yes, that's right, I started a petition.

A link to my petition!

The above is the link to said petition.
I feel that it is time RTÉ acknowledge that young people watch television too. Shocking facts, I know! Hopefully this news hasn't rattled your core beliefs in all that is right.

If instated I will introduce a more Letterman style of show. I know that Tubridy chap tries, but that is all he does, tries.
I will grill topical guests in a dry and witty manner (hopefully).
I will have the latest and greatest bands perform weekly, and as can be seen earlier in this sentence I have substantial rhyming skills for any rap battles that may break out.

I have experience in journalism, writing for the UCD Observer on 3, yes three occasions, before being unceremoniously ignored by them. (All due to the fact the the singer from The Enemy is an unresponsive douche) Furthermore I have experience in comedy, which I think is a vital skill in hosting a chat show.
I can appeal to the youth of today, being 18 years of age. I can also reach out to the elderly viewers, having once fallen in the shower.

What I am asking of you is not going to increase taxes, reintroduce fees or touch up your nephew after Mass, no ladies and gentleman I simply want to provide light entertainment that not only tends to topical issues, but also provides a giggle.

I urge you, as a friend, as a fellow TV viewer and as a member of this supposed free country, to sign my petition and together we can make a difference!

Will change RTÉ for the best?

Well as Gordon Brown said while quoting Barrack Obama,

YES WE WILL!


Also, there 100% will be one for everyone in the audience!

Site Update

Hi hi!
Few updates:

• New layout.


• More compact sharing button.


• Added option to email a post to friends.


• Added a 'Find Me On:' section to the sidebar.

That's all I think.

Ireland win Grand Slam and 6 Nations.

On a day where my beloved Manchester United lost for the second week on the trot (I happened to witness the mauling to the Scousers in person:( ), Ireland's rugby team made us all proud by beating Wales to win the 6 Nations for the first time and the Grand Slam for the first time since 1948.
Unfortunately I didn't get the catch the second half of the game, so rather than talk about the game I was just want to say a few relevant things.

This is a great day, not only for Irish rugby, but for Irish sport in general. It is not often that Ireland performs so well on a world stage, and over the last decade or so it has been the rugby lads job to keep our sporting dignity.

Also congratulations to Bernard Dunne, Andy Lee, Katy Taylor and my neighbour Andy Murray for winning their respective fights tonight. Sorry to the other boxers who were fighting, names are escaping me at the moment.

Movie List update!

Firstly, apologies for the inconsistency of posts. I've been really busy with my comedy. On which, thanks to anyone who showed up for any of my gigs! :)

Anyhoo, quick update on my movie challenge. For those who didn't see my original post on the the topic click here.

So in the last month and a bit I've seen:

• Rambo: First Blood
• First Blood Part 2
• Rambo 3
• Rocky
• Rocky 2
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
• Trainspotting
• Dawn of The Dead (2005)
• Independence Day (well enough of it to know not to trust mid-1990's Macs)
I get the feeling I'm missing some.

I'm quite happy, as that works out at about one movie a week. That average may drop in the coming weeks with study and what not, but once May hits, it'll be 3 a week hopefully.

I've also seen Watchmen (twice as of this posting) and Benjamin Button. Watchmen, I will review soon, just waiting for more people to see it so I can spoil it for as little people as possible. Regardless, it is the best film I've ever seen, and if you haven't read the comic, and you can, READ IT FIRST. It is the greatest comic ever written!

Stand up Final!

My stand up comedy appearance in the UCD Stands Up Final on March 4th.