Podcasting

Bad Book Bash

Bad Book Bash is podcast about the worst books in existence...YA paranormal romance novels. Sit down as we dive deep into the bloody and cringy, sometimes incestuous, world of manic magic teenage romance.

Betsy is the founder and host of BBB. Each season she roasts a new book with two comedian guest stars, with episodes being released every Tuesday and Thursday. Former guest stars include Brian O'Toole and James Cadden from the Brian and James Fuck Themselves podcast, Alex Byrne from the Le Chats podcast, Jack McKenna from Rascal Comedy, Michael Sable listed as a "Top 10 Irish Comedians You Need To Keep An Eye On" from Ireland Before You Die, and many more.

BBB also interviewed famous Irish horror writer Darren Shan, author of Cirque Du Freak, The Demonata, Archibold Lox, and other horror classics.

You can find episodes of Bad Book Bash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen online here


Podcast Guest Appearances

Those Conspiracy Guys

Those Conspiracy Guys is an award winning world renowned comedy, history and conspiracy theory podcast with over 20 million global downloads and top chart positions in the US, UK, Australia and Ireland. Recently featured in the ‘Top 100 Podcasts you must listen to’ list (The Times, 2019) it’s produced and presented by Gordon Rochford whose “assiduous research” (NME, 2019) leads the podcast down epic 5 hour deep dives into the dark world of conspiracies, as well as episodes on true crime case analysis and serial killers all driven by round table discussion in a funny, friendly and non-preachy somewhat balanced format!”

Betsy sat down with Gordo to discuss Joseph Kondro, a serial killer from Washington State. A lesser known killer, as murderer charts go; his story is one of manipulation, coercion, and deceit using the crutch of decorum and public decency as his shield against his despicable crimes.

Episode can be found here: Joseph Kondro


Brian and James Fuck Each Other

Two Irish Comedians with nothing to lose try and make you laugh and ruin your life, featuring James Cadden and Brian O Toole.

Betsy sat down with Brian and James to talk about American sex education and to teach them how to rap in Korean, while Brian does a very offensive impression of a Nigerian man and James talked his upcoming trip to Amsterdam with his ma.

Episode can be found here: Betsy's Kpop Extravaganza


Craic Den Comedy Club

Catch up with Eddie Mullarkey and Damo Clark as they sit down each week to talk comedy. Each episode features clips from acts and riff about what goes on backstage.

Available on Spotify | Acast | Apple Podcasts | And anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!

Episode 2 description: "TONIGHT!! Comedians Keith Fox, Sharon Mannion, Betsy Speer, Martin Angolo & Edwin Sammon plus Eddie & Damo talk about living with your ex, teenage discos, ugly people, method actors & Gary the Heckler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. "


Episode can be found here: Episode 2


Jack McChats

Jack McKenna, Irish actor and comedian who was trained in London, chats about everything & anything on this podcast.

Jack and Betsy entered the Dublin comedy circuit in the same year, and over time have become good friends and comedy partners, along with their third musketeer, Alex Byrne. In this podcast episode, Betsy talks about some culture shock she's encountered since moving to the Emerald Isle such as all the orange fake tans, and also tells us some tales about her eclectic cousin named Bambi.

Episode can be found here: Betsy Speer/Irish fake tan



WeGo Places

"Catching up with WeGo alumni as they share the story of their path to their cool careers."

This podcast is inspired by the West Chicago High School Wildcats who embody the spirit of "following their bliss." Each episode explores the unique path these graduates took to find their success and leave the listener with pearls of wisdom they learned along the way.

Episode can be found here: Betsy Speer - Class of 2012