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The 2 Johnnies
Nationality:Irish
Active:2016–present
Genre:Sketch comedy, podcast
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Channel Display Name:The 2 Johnnies
Years Active:26 May 2016 – present
Genre:Comedy
Subscribers:130 thousand
Subscriber Date:14 November 2023
Views:45,643,133
View Date:14 November 2023
Stats Update:14 November 2023
The 2 Johnnies
Format:podcast

The 2 Johnnies are an Irish comedy duo, consisting of "Johnny Smacks" McMahon and "Johnny B" O'Brien, [1] from County Tipperary. They are known for their The 2 Johnnies podcast, YouTube channel, live shows and as presenters on RTÉ 2fm.

Background

The pair grew up in County Tipperary.[2] They were asked to compere a local GAA gala evening, and decided to perform together based on the reaction.[2]

They now live in Cahir.[3] Smacks is originally from Roscrea.[4]

Career

Their podcast topped the Irish charts with listenership of over 250,000 listeners per week. They made appearances on Up for the Match, RTÉ Does Comic Relief and The Late Late Show. They have performed live shows in the 3 Arena,[5] the UK, USA and Australia.[2]

In 2020, they presented a travel show The 2 Johnnies Do America.[6] In 2021, A follow-up show, The 2 Johnnies Take On..., examined topics in Ireland.[7]

In 2022, it was announced that the pair would present a weekday drive-time radio show Drive It on RTÉ 2fm.

In September 2023, it was announced that the Tipperary duo would front a new series on RTÉ2 - The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In which started on 19 October 2023.[8] [9]

On 21 May 2024, they announced that their drive-time show on RTÉ 2fm would end at the end of the month with the final show on 31 May.[10] [11]

Discography

Studio albums

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Small Town Heroes
  • Released: 31 May 2024
  • Label: Reckless
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnny Smacks is engaged to long-term love and Johnny B has girlfriend too. Erica. Carter. 16 August 2021. . 8 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Career and personal lives of The 2 Johnnies after controversial comments. Rebecca . Daly. 28 February 2022. IrishMirror.ie. 8 May 2022.
  3. Web site: 2FM goes to Cahir with the 2 Johnnies – but will listeners care?. . 8 May 2022.
  4. Web site: The 2 Johnnies: 'Tipp winning the All-Ireland is probably my sexual fantasy' .
  5. Web site: Over 40 people including Irish celebrities 'catfished' by the same person . LimerickLeader.ie. 23 May 2022.
  6. Web site: 8 May 2022 . The 2 Johnnies Do America ***Final*** - RTÉ Presspack. RTE.ie. 2020.
  7. Web site: 8 May 2022 . Tipperary's premier comedy duo The 2 Johnnies return for their next adventure! . Eoin . Kelleher . . 24 September 2021 . subscription.
  8. Web site: THE 2 JOHNNIES LATE NIGHT LOCK IN KICKS-OFF THIS OCTOBER – About RTÉ . 2023-10-04 . about.rte.ie.
  9. Web site: The 2 Johnnies: "We want to celebrate the mad culture we have". 16 October 2023. RTE. 16 October 2023.
  10. Web site: Drive It with The 2 Johnnies to end on RTÉ 2FM. 21 May 2024. RTE News. 22 May 2024.
  11. Web site: The 2 Johnnies unleash their love letter to Tipp. 30 May 2024. RTE News. 30 May 2024.
  12. Web site: Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50. Official Charts Company. 7 June 2024. 8 June 2024.