#127

Joey O’Callaghan and a Nicola Tallant speak to us about Joey’s story - featured in the award winning podcast series “The Witness - in his own words”
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[@grahamhiggins1816]

Great to see Joey interviewed and I commend the lads for giving him air time. After hearing the podcast I was concerned for Joeys safety and felt a need to maybe reach out to him if there would be any help I could give, it’s so important that he have a circle of protection now. But hearing toward the end that he does in fact have others, is great to hear. Even the two males here showing concern is a step in itself, showing Joey that he’s not alone. He’s Irish and we all look out for one another. Secondly Nicola came across as professional, level headed, competent and clearly volunteered a lot of her time and her life to this cause. So thank you Nicola, a great representative to Irish journalism.

[@annied9864]

This is so difficult to listen to without feeling his feeling as a terrified child. Unless you feel that, you’ll never know how it goes. I pray you get everything good the world has for you Silence is NEVER GOLDEN

[@sharondarciegrahamknox5464]

What an amazing young man and how life has dealt you the worst hand anyone could possibly imagine .Your so brave for everything you've come through and you deserve to be happy now . ❤

[@unaphoto719]

Started listening to the pod cast last night, no words to describe the courage of this young man ❤️🙏

[@gavinwatters1293]

An incredible human being. A real role model for young people. What a strength of character. Extraordinary man!

[@annied9864]

Truly inspiring gentleman. Thank you ❤❤

[@Eire68]

Great guy I’ve just ordered the book . Love Nicola love your podcast

[@Niamhmariephelan]

I read only 3 chapters of the book. His poor mother, ..... Best of luck in all you do Joey. Have a lovely Christmas. 🦋

[@siobhandaly4352]

Journalism at its very best lads well done, I don't think anyone else could have gotten the story like that. I think #127 will go down as my favourite and boy has it some strong competition. Nicola you are some woman and have no doubt had a major role in the turnaround that I so badly hoped for Joey. Finally Joey, Stay Strong, I hung on your every word, no doubt you will save may lives by sharing your story and putting it out there. It is so cruel you had such a bad start to your life but please God all that is behind you and a life full of hope, good health and happiness is ahead. Best wishes 🦋

[@bridgettesullivan788]

Absolutely blown away. So grateful for Joey’s strength and Nicola’s immense empathy and support. Powerful stuff as always, lads - your ability to relate to your incredible guests and create an atmosphere of comfort and safety that allows them to not only tell their stories, but have a bit of craic while doing so, is unmatched. Vital, important, and often heavy topics - but always with hope, optimism, and guidance for those who might be struggling themselves. Immensely moved by each and every podcast. Can’t thank ye enough.

[@patrickjm3487]

What a podcast and what a fella joe is / my god this fella was groomed at a very young age god bless him!! I usually go tru KZbin some times very quickly and when I read this about joe I just was gobsmacked to be very honest about it!! He didn’t have a life until he walked away from the vermin who treated him like dirt and I hope that fella suffers every day in jail and stop and think what he has done to this fella This is one of the best podcasts I’ve watched in a very long time and these fellas doing the interview are the most understanding people ever seen in a very long time FairPlay to them and they should be very proud of themselves for this podcast And of course our one and only Nichola talent god bless her for all the stuff she has done over the years for people like joe but this one really stands out from all the rest of them Joe I really wish you all the best of luck for the future you are an amazing dude and I wouldn’t blame you at all to do what was right in that part of your life joe !! Again a outstanding podcast with outstanding people I really enjoyed watching it!! Best of luck to all of you in it

[@joannecreevy5222]

Exceptional Man Joey. Listened to your podcast..'The Whitness'..You came out the other side . Wishing you the very best 🙏🙏

[@sineadprendergast3067]

Amazing thing for his mother to say that addicts are sick people, great morals

[@Irishpatriot]

I’m ashamed to say that I still call them junkies, I even lost a brother to drugs, and I still haven’t got the morals that woman has.. amazing

[@michellenolan7168]

What an amazing young man. My heart broke listening to his story. Want to give him a huge hug. Wish him every happiness, success & tons of love Grooming at its most grotesque. No words for those disgusting animals Well done Nicola & co for support

[@sineadprendergast3067]

Amazing content as usual lads, just watched your live show with Willa the legend White. Another Ballymun, great to hear Manor Street area been mentioned, went to school there, both my grandparents were from there. Love ur message as always # we do recover

[@joedoyle785]

I was sitting at the lights waiting to turn right on to Fonthill road , we where heading up to see my brother in Weatfield prison , the shooter on the bike that day nearly had a head on collision with us , when we parked the car and got out i walk past the BMW with the lad slumped in the car shoot dead seconds before , sticks in my mind , i hope Joeys doing well he was put through hell and back by that evil Cxxt hope your good Joey ...

[@eileenroche7659]

Excellent 💯👍

[@50enda]

Read the book 👏glad to hear it from himself his voice so heartbreaking and everything he went through so powerful and inspirational fantastic podcast lads big respect ♥️

[@brendanolan7168]

Dumbfounded with this story. Hope the rest of your journey through life is on that is good Joey

[@Duffspur]

Brilliant guest lads

[@maryocallaghan3517]

Brilliant podcast Lads . Thanks so much for having Joey on hopefully his truth will help young innocent children to speak out if thy are in to deep . I myself will never forgave myself for what happened to my son. And I am so very proud of the person he has become. And thank him for his forgiveness for my bad. Mary.

[@annieosullivan1043]

Listened to all, brilliant Nicola.. I hope the government of Ireland are helping this man to feel safe as possible as he deserves nothing less. ❤ I feel so sorry what you went through as a young boy 🥲☺️☺️☺️

[@shaneka7413]

half the stuff he says is bollox 😂😂

[@gavinsunderland2125]

@@shaneka7413 and you’d know how? 😂 his teachers, detectives etc etc all verified what he said is 100% true. Must be a relation of Kenny’s are you 💤😂

[@shaneka7413]

@@gavinsunderland2125 did you ever listen to the witness podcast most of it is bollox like the stuff that comes out in the papers anyone with a bit of knowledge would know that

[@gavinsunderland2125]

@@shaneka7413 listened to the podcast yeah and tbh I believed it all. You can hear the fear in his voice. He’s either a really good actor or actually telling the truth…

[@patrickjm3487]

@@gavinsunderland2125 FairPlay to ya for that and there’s always a melon 🍉 that will try and run people down Saying half of this was rubbish and how would this melon know what’s tru and what’s not tru !! All the best joey

[@grahamhornibrook9468]

Great show boys, things can only get better for you Joey no doubt you've gained a lot of supporters since your side of the story came out and people will see exactly what happened, best wishes going forward

[@tonymurray814]

This is excellent lads!!Instant sub👍

[@joebloggs1321]

U story great living the life, when the garda came grass grass grass,

[@paulmcgrath6118]

Are you ok ?

[@michaeleire6951]

I knew Joey the lips. I thrown outta school did milk round but my boss tryed calm me down thought me morals. Good life experience but unfortunately I could been poor fella. Remember watch yourself keep safe

[@Carlos-617]

Guy liked it up the duff

[@annied9864]

Your nothing but a fool

[@benjamin-ri2do]

Im sure i read about some drug dealers he speaks on in paul Williams book the one doing life who killed is a baldy middle aged man that kenny should suffer i hope he cant get smack regularly and clucks all the time and rots in jail

[@tinkletink1403]

no mention of the obvious solution ...just legalise

[@user-bj2qp2sr1y]

To Norrie's ye had great podcasts keep this lier off it and Nicola tallant

[@drdree8396]

Shè loves the powder

[@derekoshaughnessy9809]

I know him, hes said a few things that didnt add up. Not trying to discredit him but. He said a couple of untruths here

[@gavinwatters1293]

The guy has been through a lot. If a fraction of what he has said is true, that's enough, Derek !

[@derekoshaughnessy9809]

@@gavinwatters1293 he tells a different account everytime. My heart goes out to him but he got himself involved coz he knew nobody would bully em

[@willm5499]

Shaugho he's not reading a script obviously it's going to be spoken differently and I guarantee if you were through a fraction of what he was you'd be annoyed at what you said.. If you've nothing positive to say don't say anything 😊

[@derekoshaughnessy9809]

@@willm5499 who the f you think youre talking to Willa you absolute hypocrite. Never said he was, if anyone reads from scripts its you. Next time i see you in person we'll have proper chat. Fkin year reply later.

[@derekoshaughnessy9809]

Youve no Idea what ive been through. Youd have to change your workboots to walk a mile in my Shoes Willa. Metaphorically speaking of course, and same about you our families grew up together..

[@billybob8620]

Unavailable Well done joey chin up pal 👍

[@trace6284]

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