I'm Grand Mam

Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby

Meet your new besties, Kevin and PJ: two boys from Cork, Ireland who love nothing more than having a skit and putting the world to rights. Having shared experiences of growing up gay in Ireland and moving to London in their 20s, the lads have a unique bond that means no subject is off limits! Join them each week as they catch up on all the goss from their lives, before giving their hilarious takes on the theme of the week. Need a cure for the Monday blues? Pull up a chair girlies, the answer is I’m Grand Mam.

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#269
Today · 54 min
Passport to Prejudice
The lads are in Zurich with the Red Bull Dance Your Style competition, and they’re having an absolute blast, even if it was touch and go as to whether Kevin would make it at all! The 2-day hangover after producer Sadhbh’s long-awaited wedding meant that packing was a mission, but he’s managed to get all his brand new clothes in. The theme for this week is national stereotypes, as being in Switzerland has the lads thinking about why certain cultures get reputations for being a certain way: like, why are the Irish known for being good craic, and why are the German’s known for being a bit blunt? They discuss how some stereotypes have merit, and some are downright harmful. 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.
Thursday · 26 min
BONUS EPISODE: Interview with foster carer Ricardo Sinclair
Girlies, we've got something a bit different for you this week: a very special surprise episode, sponsored by the National Fostering Campaign from the Department for Education. We recently sat down with foster carer Ricardo Sinclair for a gorgeous conversation all about fostering. Ricardo has been fostering for just over 5 years, welcoming children of all ages across different types of placements. We found out all about his journey to fostering, how he's found fostering as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and what the most rewarding part of it all has been for him. It turns out that fostering is more accessible to all kinds of people than we realised... so we hope you enjoy our conversation with Ricardo, and learn something new along the way! 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.
#268
November 2 · 54 min
The Cards Made Me Do It
Kevin’s been to a Friday night yoga class, so naturally he is feeling superior to all of us. He’s decided that Hackney is the place to be for yoga, because the clientele are hotter, even if his Irish humour isn’t quite landing. Meanwhile, PJ is trying to rally the troops to get on board with Tinashe and her newest album: it’s time she got her flowers, girls! The theme for this week is witches… the lads are embracing spooky season by talking about the history of witches, the witches we grew up with in modern media, and finding out what kind of behaviour would have resulted in someone being burned at the stake. They’re also wondering if they’re up to delving into a bit of modern day witchy woo-woo, and the answer might surprise ye, girls! 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.
October 25 · 54 min
Got Myself An Apple Car Play
The lads are doing a public service this week and educating us about the origins of the phrase Locktober: spoiler alert girls, it originated with the gays! They’re also debating whether they’d have it in them to be nudists, or whether they’d be too Irish and mortified for it. The theme for the week is misdirected messages, and as usual, the listener submissions didn’t disappoint! The boys hear stories of messages sent to the wrong people, phone calls made to people they shouldn’t have been, and recount their own misdirected message disasters! 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.
#266
October 18 · 55 min
If You Think We Zig, We’re Gonna Zag
This week, Kevin is imagining the labelling and organising possibilities in his future home, and as a result we learn that PJ doesn’t fold his t-shirts. Thoughts, feelings, concerns, girlies? The theme for this week is Christian Girl Autumn, as PJ brings us on a journey through internet history to find out where this phenomenon was born. Despite the fact that neither of them enjoy a PSL and they can’t stand Taylor Swift, the boys are doing their best to get into the spirit of the cosy season. 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.
October 11 · 56 min
Country Western in the Sky
This week, Kevin and PJ fangirl over the giant that is Donncha O’Callaghan. When a man’s that big, there’s even more of him to love, girls! Meanwhile, PJ’s husband José makes a starring appearance with his new French horn. Euphemism not intended… The theme for this week is Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the lads are asking the all-important question: did Buffy make us gay? From our lifelong attraction to a strong female lead and some iconic leather fashion moments to why every TV series needs to bring back the musical episode, the lads are revisiting the TV show that might just explain everything. 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.
#264
October 4 · 54 min
It Takes A Real Man to Rim
Kevin’s been on a wine run this week, which is exactly what it sounds like… and he’s not 100% sure he’d recommend it! The wine resulted in some post-run manscaping, and now he’s full of regret about the loss of his precious belly hair. Meanwhile, PJ has been teaching his mammy Nuala how to identify AI on the internet… while also worrying that he’s falling victim to it himself! The theme for this week is lost media, as the boys have had some technology disasters this week and lost a full episode of the podcast! This unfortunate incident has inspired them to think about pieces of media that have disappeared- both intentionally and otherwise. They’re also thinking about what pieces of media they’d love to recover from their lives, and the stuff they wish would disappear forever! 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.
#263
September 27 · 56 min
The Belgese Boy
Note from PJ & Kevin: Girlies, we've been battling gremlins when it comes to technology this month; first we lost a whole episode (more on that later), and this episode we had some audio issues when one of our mics started acting up mid-record. We've done our best to salvage it because we loved this ep- hopefully it's not too distracting for ye! This week, Kevin catches us all up on his trip to the Lake District with the CrossFit crew, and his viral tiny blind video! The theme is dating disasters: we've all made some questionable decisions when it comes to dating, and there's no judgement here at I'm Grand Mam. The lads hear some hilarious submissions telling tales of red flags, bad behaviour and smelly feet. 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.
#262
September 20 · 56 min
Sauna, I Go Solo
PJ's been looking after his niece and nephew this week, and it's given him a newfound appreciation for everything our mams and dads did for us growing up: parenting isn't easy girls! Meanwhile Kevin is pondering getting a new therapist, but fighting hard against the urge to book a hot gay one. The theme for this week is happiness, and the lads are unpacking the difference between being happy and content, while wondering what it really means to be happy. PJ breaks out some inspirational quotes for motivation, and Kevin wonders whether being in a relationship is something he needs to be happy in the long run? 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.
#261
September 13 · 55 min
BFG: Big Friendly Gay
Kevin and PJ have both encountered some serious road rage this week, and they can’t help but wonder: were people always this angry? They’re also officially speaking out against meta glasses, and posing the question: why do people spend money on designer sunglasses? The theme for this week is celebrity memoirs, as both the lads (and the rest of the world) have been reading Famesick by Lena Dunham. They talk about their favourite celeb memoirs, unpack why we love them so much, and brainstorm titles for their own tell-alls! 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.
#260
September 6 · 55 min
Tonguing Tara
The boys are back from their month-long break and they’re feeling refreshed, recharged and ready to record! They’ve done some lovely wholesome bits: farm stays and trips to Achill Island. But they’ve also got up to their fair share of chaos, true to form! The theme for this week is hiatuses, as the lads discuss why going on a break is good for the body and soul. They talk about celebs that have taken prolonged breaks, wonder if hiatus is the word of the year, and wonder if Katseye need a break before every single one of them ends up on an indefinite hiatus! 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.
#259
August 30 · 51 min
Girl, LMNO!
PJ's been listening to Cher Lloyd and it's made him feel invincible, so get your swagger in check, girls! All this nostalgia has the lads reminiscing about playing run away knock as kids, and they're giving out advice to the adult victims... don't chase, it's what they want. The theme for this week is things we wish we'd learned in school, and the boys are wondering why the girlies got to do home economics and they didn't? Although they don't envy them the panic of a night before double home ec with no ingredients in the gaff. They're also lamenting the fact that we were never taught the basics: money management, home cleaning and how to do a fierce smokey eye! 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.
#258
August 23 · 55 min
What's My Name?
The lads are wondering why, as adults, we’re not using bunk beds anymore, and Kevin has decided there’s one in his very near future. PJ’s been at a hen over the weekend, and is starting a campaign to ban prosecco because the post-hen headache was next level. The theme for this week is movie sets, inspired by Christopher Nolan’s rules on set of The Odyssey. The lads discover that they’d have very little patience for rude directors and method actors, and they wonder why we can’t just have more fun on the shoots, girls? 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.
August 19 · 54 min
BONUS EPISODE: Lean Into The Whimsy, Live Podcast with Smirnoff Sound Nation
The lads have something a bit different for ye this episode, girlies! They’ve partnered with Smirnoff Sound Nation to bring you a special live episode taking all things festivals and how they can give us the best memories. Smirnoff Sound Nation is all about bringing more people to the party: being inclusive and making sure that everyone feels welcome, while also bringing immaculate vibes that create epic festival experiences. They’re showing up at festivals all around Ireland this summer, so today Kevin and PJ are talking all about their favourite festival experiences, giving their festival dos and don’ts, and hearing some iconic stories from their listeners. Drink responsibly. Visit DrinkIQ.com 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.
#257
August 16 · 56 min
My Strimmers Was Electric
PJ’s sister Lindsey is home from Australia, so PJ is having a ball playing matchmaker in a bid to get her to fall in love and remain in Ireland forever. This week the lads are talking all about summer jobs, thinking back to Kevin’s glory days running a grass mowing monopoly, and lamenting the fact that they never went on a J1. They’ve asked the listeners for submissions, and as usual they didn’t disappoint! 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.
August 10 · 30 min
BONUS EPISODE: Live at Apple Covent Garden with The Receipts Podcast
Girlies, we've got a really special bonus episode for you this week: as part of Apple's Creators We Love 2026 campaign, we linked up with our girls Tolly and Audrey at The Receipts Podcast to bring you a joint episode, live from Apple Covent Garden in London. We find out who the best besties are, talk all about what it's like working with your best pal, and help the girls with their listener dilemmas. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the video exclusively on Apple Podcasts. 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.
#256
August 9 · 55 min
Did Glee Make Us Gay?
PJ has a bone to pick with the Glambot, and the lads are thinking about all the crazy dangerous things they were doing as kids, mostly thanks to the neighbourhood trampoline. Kevin is also contemplating what he wants in a relationship: spoiler alert, he’s an independent woman! This week, Kevin and PJ are introducing a brand new type of episode, unpacking something from their youth that had an impact on them growing up. And the question for this week, drumroll please… did Glee make us gay? Grab a slushee girls, as they unpack queer representation on TV, iconic Glee numbers and characters and why Sue Sylvester was the campest character on our screens! 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.
#255
August 2 · 57 min
B is for Bubbles
PJ's been booked and busy with a full-body M.O.T. this week, including seeing a podiatrist, and the boys are now debating getting into barefoot shoes- thoughts, feelings, concerns? He's also been to Trans and Intersex Pride, and is sparing a thought for the furries marching in the heat. The theme for this week is the dark side of reality TV. The lads are talking about the not-so-glamorous side of reality TV, the ethics behind it, and hearing all the reasons Kevin couldn't go on Love Island. 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.
#254
July 26 · 56 min
Drafts Only
Girlies, it’s a big week here at I’m Grand Mam, because Kevin is finally going gluten free in an attempt to settle his stomach. PJ is shocked to learn that Kevin’s been cooking dinners for his housemate, because that definitely wasn’t a perk that he enjoyed while the boys were living together. Inspired by the ever-soaring temperatures, the lads are discussing the end of the world this week: how scientists think it’s most likely to happen, who they’d want by their sides in an apocalypse situation, and if the world is ending... are we hitting the clubs? 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.
#253
July 20 · 54 min
Fluff Up The Feathers
PJ is on a crusade this week and demanding justice for pigeons; the humble messengers have been doing the Lord’s work for us, and we repay them by calling them rats in the sky. The lads are also analysing why Peppa Pig isn’t great for kids, and ask a very important question: where on earth is Corinne Bailey Rae? The theme for this week is herd mentality, and Kevin and PJ both had very different experiences growing up. PJ tried his best to fit in with the boys, and Kevin marched to the beat of his own drum. It’s all come good now though, because they’re both well able to keep from following the crowd and express their distaste for everything from Birkin bags to natural wine. 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.

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