Conor and Jeff — the lads from U Havin Us On — join Joe Irish and Sherin as guests for one of the most unhinged episodes yet — car crash stories, dodgy decisions, stand-up comedy chat, and pure Dublin humour throughout.

From robbing a car "for the laugh" to near-death driving stories and the reality of starting out in comedy, this episode swings between madness and genuinely real moments.

Expect dark humour, wild tangents, and zero structure… just how we like it.

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00:00 – Podcast kicks off (pure chaos immediately)
00:40 – Joe's mad "car robbery" story
02:30 – Discombobulated chaos & nonsense chat
05:00 – Sponsor shoutout + crash story
06:00 – Nursing home crash incident
08:00 – Car crash stories (it gets worse)
11:30 – Wild teenage crash story (car flips 😳)
15:30 – More crash talk + close calls
17:00 – Emotional story turns dark
20:30 – Back to chaos & random tangents
21:00 – Joe & Sherin background / how they met
24:00 – Starting the podcast journey
25:00 – Stand-up vs podcasting
27:00 – Comedy scene chat (sketches vs stand-up)
33:00 – Guests, comedy influences & favourites
38:00 – Viral moments & wild guest stories
46:00 – Growing the podcast & audience insights
50:00 – Social media strategy & TikTok growth
54:00 – Comedy mindset & different "versions" of yourself

From the start, the energy is high with laughs, stories, and excitement about upcoming guests — including a big name from Mrs. Brown’s Boys. The conversation quickly moves into hilarious encounters with celebrities, awkward photo moments, and what it’s really like behind the scenes in entertainment.

Sherin then gets real about confidence, appearance, and the pressure of social media, opening up on how it affects mindset — especially in a world where everything is on camera. The episode blends humor with honesty as the pair dive into podcasting, content creation, and how social media has completely changed the game for comedians and creators.

As things progress, the chat shifts deeper — covering identity, professionalism, and the different “hats” people wear in life. There’s also plenty of raw discussion on current issues, from rising costs and daily stress to media influence and the constant noise of modern life.

It’s funny, real, and unpredictable — a mix of banter, personal insight, and genuine moments that capture exactly what this podcast is all about.

00:00 – Intro & Chaos Opening
High-energy start, jokes, and introduction to Episode 27.

00:10 – Podcast Welcome & Hosts Intro
Welcoming listeners and introducing the crew.

00:35 – Teasing Upcoming Guest
Discussion about a long-awaited guest and excitement around it.

01:00 – Mrs. Brown’s Boys Story
Behind-the-scenes chat about how the show started and its success.

04:00 – Celebrity Encounter Story
Joe shares a story about meeting an actor from a major film/TV production.

06:40 – Networking & Guests
Talking about reaching out to potential guests and growing the podcast.

07:40 – Social Media & Appearance Pressure
Sherin opens up about insecurities, filters, and how podcasts expose reality.

10:40 – Photo Culture & Vanity
Funny discussion about how everyone only checks themselves in group photos.

11:50 – Awkward Selfies with Celebrities
Relatable stories about bad photos with famous people.

13:20 – Meeting Comedians Story
A hilarious story about meeting a well-known comedian and taking photos.

15:30 – VIP Party with Coldplay
Story about attending an exclusive event and phone restrictions.

16:30 – Empowerment Speaking & Career Talk
Sherin talks about her work and public speaking.

17:40 – Comedy Career & Industry Changes
How social media has changed the comedy scene and opportunities.

19:30 – Purpose of the Podcast
Why they moved beyond just comedy guests to broader conversations.

21:00 – Professional vs Personal Identity
Balancing different “roles” in life and being yourself in different spaces.

24:00 – Content Creation Reality
Honest talk about likes, followers, and why people care.

26:00 – Consistency & Growth on Social Media
Challenges of maintaining content while juggling life.

30:00 – Audience Engagement Debate
Discussion about asking people to follow/subscribe.

32:00 – Traffic & Fuel Crisis Talk
Real-life frustrations and current issues affecting daily life.

36:00 – Cost of Living & Taxes
Deep dive into fuel prices and financial pressure.

38:30 – Conspiracies & Media Influence
Debate around news, perception, and “scaremongering.”

42:00 – Mental Health & Avoiding News Overload
Choosing peace over constant negative information.

45:00 – Favourite Podcast Guests
Reflecting on past guests and standout moments.

49:00 – Emotional Guest Story
Discussion about a powerful and emotional previous episode.

51:00 – Future Plans & Podcast Growth
Ideas for improving content, clips, and bringing guests back.

In this episode, Joe sits down with shamanic practitioner Matthew Stevens for a deep, raw, and eye-opening conversation about spirituality, healing, and altered states of consciousness.

Matthew shares his personal journey from corporate life and deep grief into the world of shamanism, including powerful experiences with ayahuasca in Ireland and Peru. The lads dive into everything from DMT, mushrooms, and plant medicine to meditation, soul retrieval, and the idea of multiple spiritual realms.

This episode balances curiosity, skepticism, and real-life experience—covering both the potential benefits and serious risks of these practices. It’s a fascinating listen for anyone interested in mental health, spirituality, or exploring consciousness beyond the everyday.

⏱️ Timecodes

00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back
High-energy intro, Joe sets the tone and introduces Episode 26.

00:10 – Meet Matthew Stevens
Introduction to Matthew, his work as a shamanic practitioner, and how Joe discovered him.

01:00 – Joe’s Curiosity About Ayahuasca
Joe talks about learning from YouTube and his fascination with plant medicine.

02:30 – What Ayahuasca Actually Is
Matthew explains ayahuasca, DMT, and how the brew works in the body.

04:00 – Matthew’s Origin Story
Losing both parents, depression, and the start of his spiritual journey.

05:30 – The “Calling” & First Ceremony
How a chance encounter led Matthew to his first ayahuasca experience.

06:45 – First Ayahuasca Experience (Intense Story)
Fear, “splitting,” and being guided through the experience by a shaman.

08:15 – Other Realms Explained
Introduction to shamanic journeying, drumming, and altered states without drugs.

09:30 – Life Transformation After Ayahuasca
How that one experience changed Matthew’s direction completely.

10:30 – Training & Peru Experience
Trips to the Amazon, working with shamans, and differences between traditions.

12:00 – What Is Shamanism Really?
Breaking down misconceptions—spiritual practice vs religion.

13:00 – Do You Need Plant Medicine?
Why most shamans don’t actually rely on psychedelics.

14:00 – The Three Worlds (Shamanic Cosmology)
Middle world, lower world, upper world explained.

16:00 – Joe on Wanting the Experience
Joe opens up about wanting to try ayahuasca himself.

17:30 – Real-Life Transformation Stories
Stories of people healing relationships and addictions through ceremonies.

19:00 – Risks & Warnings
Matthew discusses bad experiences and why guidance is crucial.

20:30 – Different Types of DMT Experiences
Ayahuasca vs smoked DMT vs frog medicine.

22:00 – Set, Setting & Safety
Why environment and intention matter massively.

23:30 – Meditation & Daily Practice
How meditation can reach similar states over time.

25:00 – Stress, Health & Modern Life
Discussion on stress, illness, and disconnect from nature.

27:00 – Matthew’s Background
Growing up in Ballyfermot, early spiritual experiences as a child.

29:00 – Corporate Life vs Spiritual Calling
Balancing a pharma career with shamanic work.

30:00 – Leaving the Job & Taking the Leap
Matthew opens up about walking away from corporate life.

31:30 – Why More People Are Getting Sick
Stress, diet, modern lifestyle discussion.

33:00 – Psychedelics & Society
Why substances like LSD were suppressed historically.

35:00 – Death, DMT & the Afterlife Concept
Deep discussion on death, consciousness, and crossing over.

37:00 – Shared DMT Experiences
Why so many people report seeing the same entities.

40:00 – Retreats & Real-Life Practice
What actually happens on Matthew’s retreats.

41:30 – Shamanic Tools (Hapé Explained)
Breakdown of the tobacco snuff and how it’s used.

44:00 – Soul Retrieval Explained
One of the most powerful concepts—recovering lost parts of yourself.

47:30 – Healing, Grief & Letting Go
Emotional healing and processing trauma.

48:30+ – Death, Dying & Spiritual Support
Working with people at end-of-life and emotional closure.