A family podcast from Cork, with a French outpost

Two brothers. One big family. No filter.

Xollob Nation is where two Cork brothers drag old family stories, strange local observations, and modern-life nonsense into the same room and see what survives. Comic, odd, and entirely their own fault.

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Xollob Nation

Cork stories, family characters, and modern-life nonsense.

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Spermageddon, AI Law Bugs & Robot Elephants | Xollob Nation

Are men really heading towards “Spermageddon”? Can AI catch a €24 million mistake in a country’s laws? And should smart glasses be allowed to record people without an obvious warning? Dan and Bill begin with swimming in West Cork, an ill-advised attempt at windsurfing and memori

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Family stories that should probably have stayed at the dinner table. Cork observations no one asked for. Music, memories, and the kind of honesty that only comes from two brothers who can't help themselves.

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Who are ye listening to?

One brother is living in the south-east of France after a life in IT and a fair amount of moving around Europe. The other stayed rooted in Cork for most of his life, with a spell in Malmö, and now balances public-sector work with music and writing. Between them: a big Irish family, a lot of music, local Cork wit, and enough stories to keep this thing going for years.

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Spermageddon, AI Law Bugs & Robot Elephants | Xollob Nation

2026-07-15

Spermageddon, AI Law Bugs & Robot Elephants | Xollob Nation

Are men really heading towards “Spermageddon”? Can AI catch a €24 million mistake in a country’s laws? And should smart glasses be allowed to record people without an obvious warning? Dan and Bill begin with swimming in West Cork, an ill-advised attempt at windsurfing and memori

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Europe's Burning! New Drone Tech Fights Wildfires Early! #shorts

2026-07-07

Europe's Burning! New Drone Tech Fights Wildfires Early! #shorts

Podcast hosts explore Europe's escalating drought crisis and an innovative XPRIZE competition leveraging light drones for swift wildfire detection. Early warnings are key. #ClimateChange #WildfireDetection #XPRIZE #Drones #Europe

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Meta's AI Will Post FOR YOU After You Die?! #shorts

2026-07-07

Meta's AI Will Post FOR YOU After You Die?! #shorts

Meta's patent for an AI that posts after death raises questions about 'digital ghosts.' Is true digital immortality possible, or is it a fleeting illusion? #AIMeta #DigitalLegacy #AIethics #FutureTech #Immortality

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AI & Robots: Supercharging Chemical Experiments 24/7! #shorts

2026-07-07

AI & Robots: Supercharging Chemical Experiments 24/7! #shorts

Witness the future of discovery! AI and robots are transforming data processing and chemical experiments, delivering unprecedented speed and efficiency. Accelerating innovation like never before. #AIinScience #Robotics #DataProcessing #ChemicalExperiments #Innovation

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My TB Treatment Looked Like Drug Dealing! #shorts

2026-07-07

My TB Treatment Looked Like Drug Dealing! #shorts

Rigorous TB treatment led neighbors to believe I was a drug dealer. Daily supervision and strong antibiotics—a daily battle fought in silence, leading to a strange misunderstanding. #TBTreatment #HealthJourney #Misunderstood #Antibiotics #Supervision

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AI Agents Are Now HIRING Humans! You Won't Believe Why! #shorts

2026-07-07

AI Agents Are Now HIRING Humans! You Won't Believe Why! #shorts

AI agents are now hiring real people for their startups. Imagine artificial intelligence needing human promoters and task-doers. What does this mean for the future? #RentAHuman #AIAgents #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #StartupLife

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EP10: Rent-a-Human: Working for Robot Bosses

2026-07-06

EP10: Rent-a-Human: Working for Robot Bosses

Dan & Billy are back with wildfires chasing tourists out of French campsites, a Meta patent that lets you keep posting on social media after you die (yes, really), and the wildest story of the week — AI agents on a platform called "Rent a Human" hiring actual people to promote th

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From Hangovers to Hyperbooms: Is the AI Bubble About to Pop?

2026-06-29

From Hangovers to Hyperbooms: Is the AI Bubble About to Pop?

The lads are back. This week kicks off with weekend recovery tales, the genuine peril of all-inclusive drinking, and Fat Boy Slim's sobering turnaround — before a detour through Bluetooth chaos at 30,000 feet and the most bizarre flight delay you'll hear about all year. Then we g

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Turning Poop Into Gold: The Future of Gut Waste! #shorts

2026-06-24

Turning Poop Into Gold: The Future of Gut Waste! #shorts

Discover the innovative process of converting animal gut waste into valuable fertilizer and biofuel. Explore future research and career paths in this cutting-edge field. #WasteToValue #Biofuel #SustainableAgriculture #CircularEconomy #AnimalWaste

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Doctor Mom's Secret: Growing Up Boyish & Saving Lives! #shorts

2026-06-24

Doctor Mom's Secret: Growing Up Boyish & Saving Lives! #shorts

A doctor shares her unique path, growing up in an all-male household, navigating the challenges and rewards of medicine, and her crucial role in public health, especially with infectious diseases and PPE. Discover the security her career offers for business. #DoctorLife #PublicHe

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AI Model Fable 5 SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN! What Happened? #shorts

2026-06-24

AI Model Fable 5 SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN! What Happened? #shorts

Anthropic unexpectedly removed their new AI model, Fable 5, sparking industry-wide discussions. Some compare the rapid AI advancements and their containment to managing an addiction. #AI #Fable5 #Anthropic #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence

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Tripped, Fell, Made an UNFORGETTABLE Entrance & Got the Meeting! #shorts

2026-06-24

Tripped, Fell, Made an UNFORGETTABLE Entrance & Got the Meeting! #shorts

An unexpected, memorable entrance at an event wasn't just a moment; it was the catalyst. Leading to crucial follow-up meetings and a pathway to solving a major company's critical problem. #EventMarketing #Networking #BusinessGrowth #ProblemSolving

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All-Male House to Medical Doctor: My Crazy Journey! #shorts

2026-06-24

All-Male House to Medical Doctor: My Crazy Journey! #shorts

A physician reflects on her upbringing in a predominantly male environment and how it shaped her perspective as a medical professional. Discover the unique insights gained from her journey. #MedicalDoctor #WomenInMedicine #FamilyDynamics #CareerPath #PersonalJourney

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Edgy Founder's Compostable Plastic Problem: Incineration vs. Fossil Fuels #shorts

2026-06-24

Edgy Founder's Compostable Plastic Problem: Incineration vs. Fossil Fuels #shorts

Turning a simple splash apron idea into compostable reality. We explore challenges like incineration and reducing fossil-based plastics. The future of sustainable materials. #Compostable #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #ProductDevelopment #CircularEconomy

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Bio-Resin for PPE: Tapping into a $28 Billion Market! #shorts

2026-06-24

Bio-Resin for PPE: Tapping into a $28 Billion Market! #shorts

Discover the massive market opportunity in PPE with innovative bio-resins. We're seeking investment and manufacturing partners to revolutionize the industry with sustainable solutions. #BioResin #PPESector #SustainableMaterials #MarketOpportunity #InvestmentSeeking

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5 Brothers & 1 Sister: A Social Experiment Unlike Any Other! #shorts

2026-06-24

5 Brothers & 1 Sister: A Social Experiment Unlike Any Other! #shorts

Growing up the only girl with five older brothers was less about dolls and more about a lifelong social experiment. One suitor learned this the hard way... #SisterStories #BigBrotherEnergy #FamilyDynamics #GrowingUp

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Baby Sister, Big Mission: Saving the Planet with Happe Earth

2026-06-22

Baby Sister, Big Mission: Saving the Planet with Happe Earth

In this episode of @XOLLOBNation, we talk with our baby sister about her work with happeearth.com, tackling plastic waste, public health, bioeconomy opportunities, and why small actions can have a big impact. More details here: https://happeearth.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/

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Baby Sister, Big Mission: Saving the Planet with Happe Earth

2026-06-22

Baby Sister, Big Mission: Saving the Planet with Happe Earth

In this episode of @XOLLOBNation, we talk with our baby sister about her work with happeearth.com, tackling plastic waste, public health, bioeconomy opportunities, and why small actions can have a big impact. More details here: https://happeearth.com HaPPE Earth - Sustainable I

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Is old school photography dead - WE THINK NOT...

2026-06-14

Is old school photography dead - WE THINK NOT...

In this episode, Maximi, a documentary photographer specializing in film, shares insights into his work, cultural observations, and personal stories from his travels and photography projects. Dan and Bill also discuss common pet peeves and cultural differences, making for an enga

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XOLLOBNation Parents - Blue or Happe

2026-06-14

XOLLOBNation Parents - Blue or Happe

This cracks me up. My parents dancing to the theme tune of https://happeearth.com a family business.

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When the creator gets two sponsors  #luxuryhomes #compostable #cotedazur

2026-06-14

When the creator gets two sponsors #luxuryhomes #compostable #cotedazur

At XOLLOBNation, we are so delighted to welcome our two new sponsors. https://happeearth.com & hhtps://azurestone.ai. Dan got a bit carried away and created an AI tune. Would you rather be Blue (Azure) or would you rather be Happe:) See what we have done...

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XOLLOBNation & Marriage - Roaming the streets from Geneva to Cork

2026-06-08

XOLLOBNation & Marriage - Roaming the streets from Geneva to Cork

The lads from @XOLLOBNation talk about match making and take their adventures on the road.

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XOLLOBNation & Marriage - Roaming the streets from Geneva to Cork

2026-06-07

XOLLOBNation & Marriage - Roaming the streets from Geneva to Cork

The lads from @XOLLOBNation talk about match making and take their adventures on the road.

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FC Versoix v FC Saint-Paul 1-3@TéléVersoix-1290 @GRTV

2026-06-06

FC Versoix v FC Saint-Paul 1-3@TéléVersoix-1290 @GRTV

XOLLOBNation went to see FC Versoix in Geneva. Adventures on the road

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EP7: My Brother’s Trying to Compost Plastic!

2026-05-31

EP7: My Brother’s Trying to Compost Plastic!

David from happe.earth joins XOLLOBNation to talk compostable plastic, sustainability, sibling banter, and whether the future of packaging might actually be less rubbish. http://happe.earth 00:00 Welcome to XOLLOBNation 00:10 Meet David O’Riordan 01:42 Growing up as the middle

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XOLLOBNation buy flowers - Happe Mothers Day

2026-05-31

XOLLOBNation buy flowers - Happe Mothers Day

Hungover buying flowers in Roquefort-les-pins, France.

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It's all about the stretch...

2026-05-31

It's all about the stretch...

Hilarious reaction to Happe Earth compostable elastic...

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More Shoe Covers Used Than Lightbulbs?! Mind-Blowing Facts! #shorts

2026-05-31

More Shoe Covers Used Than Lightbulbs?! Mind-Blowing Facts! #shorts

You won't believe it: blue shoe covers are used more than light bulbs! Mandatory in clean rooms, these aren't your average slip-ons. Discover their essential role. #BlueShoeCovers #CleanRoom #IndustrialSupplies #UnexpectedFacts

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Cassette Tapes & 80s Gaming: The Real Retro Tech Disasters We Loved! #shorts

2026-05-31

Cassette Tapes & 80s Gaming: The Real Retro Tech Disasters We Loved! #shorts

Remember the days of cassette tapes and wrestling with assembly language? Two friends dive deep into the nostalgic world of early game development and vintage machines. #RetroGaming #TechHistory #AssemblyLanguage #VintageComputers #GameDev

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Allergic To Hairy Legs? Hilarious Car Ride Nightmare! #shorts

2026-05-31

Allergic To Hairy Legs? Hilarious Car Ride Nightmare! #shorts

Cramped car, one friend's hairy legs causing allergy chaos. Uncomfortable doesn't even begin to cover this road trip seating arrangement! #RoadTripFail #FriendshipGoals #TravelProblems #Allergies

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Stretchy Bio-Resin: The "Return" Function Secret Revealed! #shorts

2026-05-31

Stretchy Bio-Resin: The "Return" Function Secret Revealed! #shorts

An inventor has created a groundbreaking bio-resin with incredible elastic properties. Watch it stretch and snap back to its original form! #BioResin #Innovation #MaterialScience #Invention

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2026-05-30

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Keano and Bruno at it again

2026-05-26

Keano and Bruno at it again

Family chat about Keano and Bruno

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Sunday dinner at XOLLOB Nation house #duet #insanetalent #aimusic

2026-05-26

Sunday dinner at XOLLOB Nation house #duet #insanetalent #aimusic

@XOLLOBNation and the family WhatsApp group chat.

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Two Cork lads going to COURT because of AI Annoying tunes...

2026-05-25

Two Cork lads going to COURT because of AI Annoying tunes...

More craic from our two boys at @XOLLOBNation In todays episode we look at creating three of the most annoying tunes and the possibility of getting success through this genre. 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates 02:07 Reflections on Societal Issues 03:41 Theatrical Endeavors

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East European Nights: Jager, Dancing, and Wild Vibes! #shorts

2026-05-25

East European Nights: Jager, Dancing, and Wild Vibes! #shorts

This song isn't just music, it's a vibe. It captures that wild, late-night energy when the drinks are flowing and everyone's hitting the dance floor. Pure intoxicating atmosphere. #PartyVibes #MusicLover #DanceMusic #LateNight

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Men Crying at Olympics? The "Celtic Thing" Revealed! #shorts

2026-05-25

Men Crying at Olympics? The "Celtic Thing" Revealed! #shorts

Beyond stereotypes: Explore how men's emotional expression shifts across lifespans and diverse cultural landscapes. Discover the true spectrum of male feelings. #MensEmotions #EmotionalExpression #CulturalDifferences #Psychology

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AI Creates Annoying 'Hairy Fluffy Spider' Song From Prompt! #shorts

2026-05-25

AI Creates Annoying 'Hairy Fluffy Spider' Song From Prompt! #shorts

An AI was tasked with creating an 'annoying' song. The result? 'Hairy Fluffy Spider.' Prepare for a tune that's hard to get out of your head, born from a simple AI prompt. #AICreations #AnnoyingSong #HairyFluffySpider #ViralMusic #AIArt

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Annoying Songs That Sell MILLIONS? You Won't Believe It! #shorts

2026-05-25

Annoying Songs That Sell MILLIONS? You Won't Believe It! #shorts

Discover how embracing new experiences fuels our brains and keeps life exciting. Novelty isn't just fun; it's essential for growth and engagement. #Novelty #BrainScience #PersonalGrowth #Curiosity

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Johnny Logan & Conchita Wurst: Hilarious Encounters Revealed! #shorts

2026-05-18

Johnny Logan & Conchita Wurst: Hilarious Encounters Revealed! #shorts

Recalling a funny story about a brother constantly mistaken for Johnny Logan, followed by a memorable hotel encounter with Conchita Wurst, complete with a show-stopping descent down a grand staircase. #JohnnyLogan #ConchitaWurst #FunnyStories #Copenhagen #UnexpectedEncounters

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ABBA Star Spotted: Ordinary Life in Malmo Central #shorts

2026-05-18

ABBA Star Spotted: Ordinary Life in Malmo Central #shorts

An unexpected encounter in Malmo Central Station! An ABBA legend, unrecognizable, blending in with the locals. Swedish coolness on full display. #ABBA #Sweden #CelebritySighting #Malmo #MusicHistory

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French Eurovision Entry: Sexy & Modern Song Revealed! #shorts

2026-05-18

French Eurovision Entry: Sexy & Modern Song Revealed! #shorts

A modern, sexy French song with a powerful voice. It's got that undeniable allure, even drawing comparisons to James Bond. This track is a standout with its contemporary sound and bold execution. #FrenchMusic #Eurovision #ModernSound #VocalPerformance

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Voice Stuns Judges: A Star is Born! #shorts

2026-05-18

Voice Stuns Judges: A Star is Born! #shorts

This contestant's voice is pure magic! Judges are left speechless and stunned by the powerful performance. A truly unforgettable moment. #TalentShow #Singing #WowMoment #Inspiration

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We Made AI Write 4 Eurovision Songs (One Sounds Just Like Johnny Logan)

2026-05-17

We Made AI Write 4 Eurovision Songs (One Sounds Just Like Johnny Logan)

So What happens when you ask AI to write four Eurovision songs — one each for Sweden, Ireland, France and the UK? Two Cork brothers find out, judge the entries, and inevitably descend into stories about Johnny Logan, Conchita Wurst on a hotel staircase, and the time Bill met Agne

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Asked AI To Write A Love Song About ChatGPT… My Brother Was Speechlessio

2026-05-09

Asked AI To Write A Love Song About ChatGPT… My Brother Was Speechlessio

Four listeners. Four song requests. One AI generator. One brother who has finally lost the will to live. This week on XOLLOB Nation, I (Dan) handed song requests from four people in my life over to Suno and let it cook. A Cork hip-hop track for Steve Knox. A Limp Bizkit-inspired

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We're Letting AI Write Our Album (And You're Helping Us Build It)

2026-05-03

We're Letting AI Write Our Album (And You're Helping Us Build It)

Dan and Billy are back, and we're kicking off something new. For the next few episodes, we're taking on a project: using AI to develop musical ideas and build an album — with help from you, our listeners. You'll help us pick the genre. You'll help us shape the direction. We'll br

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Your First Funeral as a young fella

2026-04-27

Your First Funeral as a young fella

A story about ones first funeral in Ireland back in the day...

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XOLLOB Nation takes the horse to France - Part 1

2026-04-23

XOLLOB Nation takes the horse to France - Part 1

In this episode, we speak to Stephanie. Real Estate Mogul on the French Riviera. More craic from the boys at XOLLOB Nation...

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XOLLOB Nation Episode 1 - The crossbow story and Billy's email brother.

2026-04-20

XOLLOB Nation Episode 1 - The crossbow story and Billy's email brother.

Introduction to a bit of Xollob from two brothers talking about the good old days in a large Irish family from County Cork.

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Billys Stories

2026-04-13

Billys Stories

It's just a bit of fun. Little glimpse of what Billy will be talking about.

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