PJ Gallagher: “You’d never let anyone talk to you, the way you talk to yourself when you’re unwell”

About this episode

PJ Gallagher discusses impactful songs, his adoption, comedy career, and experiences as a father.

Comedian, writer and radio presenter PJ Gallagher tells Brendan about five songs that have deeply impacted his life. He also opens up about his childhood in adoption, his unlikely start in comedy and the trials of becoming a dad to twins. He also mentions motorbiking around the Himalayas with Game of Thrones star, Liam Cunningham.

People in this episode

Host: Brendan O'Connor

Guest: PJ Gallagher

Topics covered

• comedy
• adoption
• parenthood
• music
• personal stories

Keywords

• PJ Gallagher
• Brendan O'Connor
• comedy
• adoption
• music
• parenthood
• Himalayas

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