Gift Grub 6: The Special One - Track Listing

Track Listing

1. Bertie's Nightmare - Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has a nightmare where nothing is the way he remembers it. Manchester United have plummeted to the Vauxhall Conference League, Hector Ó hEochagáin has become president of Ireland, his daughter has married Royston Brady instead of Nicky from Westlife, Liam Lawlor is an honest man, he can't find a pint of Bass anywhere, Fine Gael's Enda Kenny is now Taoiseach, with Gerry Adams as his Tánaiste, Bertie himself is a lowly backbencher in the Dáil.

2. Pope Idol - A take off on Pop Idol. Ant & Dec present a show to find the next Pope. The contest is judged by Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman and Sharon Osbourne.

3. Newsflash 1 - Bryan Dobson (or "Dobbo") of the RTÉ News joins a panel of celebrities to discuss why the chicken crossed the road.

4. Hector v Hector - The real Hector Ó hEochagáin was in studio when he was joined by Gift Grub's impressionist and this led to some confusion as to who was the real Hector.

5. Newsflash 2 - RTÉ News' Jim Fahy reports on how popstar Chris DeBurgh was found inside a glass bottle.

6. Team Manchester - After the Glazers' takeover of Manchester United, the players now speak with American accents and the team has now become more like an American sports franchise.

7. Where Are The Sausages? - An episode of the 5 part 'Villa' series. Mary Harney is unable to make breakfast as there are no sausages. She accuses Tom Cruise, Gerry Adams, Daniel O'Donnell and Hector Ó hEochagáin.

8. Radio Jay Meets The Thrills - Radio presenter, and brother of Roy Keane, Johnson (or Jay as he prefers to be known) meets Irish pop-rock outfit The Thrills.

9. A Flock Of Ronan - A selection of clips featuring Ronan Keating. Including Ronan replacing Eminem after he pulled out of the Slane Castle concert and an episode featuring Ronan and a golf cart.

10. Newsflash 3 - Plastic Sheeting gives us a report on the unknown whereabouts of Cork Culture.

11. Eddie Hobbs In Neverland - Financial adviser Eddie Hobbs visits Michael Jackson in his Neverland Ranch, showing him how to "tighten the belt".

12. José and his Amazing Technicolor Overcoat - The famous José Mourinho sketch.

13. Newsflash 4 - A report on the whereabouts of a discarded Brian McFadden hairstyle.

14. Naked Camera - Jay sets up Irish politician Michael D. Higgins candid camera style in Dublin Airport.

15. Bertie's Rhinos - Bertie attends the dedication of two new rhinos to Dublin Zoo. Guests include Roy Keane (who really wants to see a lion) and music by Ronan Keating.

16. The World Toilet Summit - Plastic Sheeting reports from 'The World Toilet Summit' in Belfast. Ronan Keating, Gerry Adams and The Thrills have all taken part.

17. Andy - A parody of Barry Manilow's Mandy. Bertie struggles to get served by a bartender named Andy.

18. Taxi - After budget cuts within the RTÉ news correspondents are required to share a taxi to work together. There is also a bonus segment at the end of this track . It is a short clip from 'The Villa' in the pool. The characters discuss St. Patrick's Day.

Ireland's 100 - 102 Today FM
Formerly known as Radio Ireland Limited
Ownership history
  • John McColgan and Moya Doherty (1997–2002)
  • Scottish Radio Holdings (2002–2007)
  • Communicorp and Denis O'Brien (2007–present)
Notable incidents
  • Ray D'Arcy's interview with Des Bishop (2006)
  • Brian Cowen nude portraits controversy (2009)
  • Sacking of Sam Smyth (2011)
Presenters
Weekday
  • Louise Duffy
  • Ian Dempsey
  • Ray D'Arcy
  • Ray Foley
  • Tony Fenton
  • Matt Cooper
  • Paul McLoone
  • KC
  • Donal Dineen
Weekend
  • Philip Cawley
  • Dave Couse
  • Derek Flood
  • Tim Kelly
  • Martin King
  • Declan Meehan
  • Michael McMullan
  • Jim O'Neill
  • Sam Smyth
Former
  • Philip Boucher-Hayes
  • Mark Byrne
  • Mark Cagney
  • Enda Caldwell
  • Oliver Callan
  • Alison Curtis
  • Tom Dunne
  • Eamon Dunphy
  • Tracey Lee
  • Anne-Marie Kelly
  • John Kelly
  • Jim McCabe
  • Marty Miller
  • Emily O'Reilly
  • John Ryan
Shows
Weekday
  • Louise Duffy
  • The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
  • The Ray D'Arcy Show
  • The Ray Foley Show
  • Tony Fenton
  • The Last Word
  • Paul McLoone
  • KC at Night
  • Small Hours
Weekend
  • Ed's Indie Disco
  • Friday Night 80s
  • Friday Night with JP
  • The Saturday Breakfast
  • The Very Last Word
  • Phil's Saturday Show
  • Premier League Live
  • Planet Hits
  • Declan Meehan
  • The Sunday Business Show
  • The Sunday Supplement
  • Classic Gold Sunday
  • Today FM Top 40
Former
  • The Alison Curtis Show
  • The AM Kelly Show
  • Carwash
  • The Eamon Lowe Show
  • The Essential Series
  • Here Comes the Night
  • The Last Splash
  • Nothing But 90s
  • Pet Sounds
Other contributors
  • Tony Cascarino
  • Paul Collins
  • John Duggan
  • Mairead Farrell
  • Colette Fitzpatrick
  • Quentin Fottrell
  • Ann Gleeson
  • Pamela Halton
  • Will Hanafin
  • Eddie Hayes
  • Maeve Higgins
  • Jenny Kelly
  • Mark Lawrenson
  • Jennifer Maguire
  • Adelle McDonnell
  • Pixie McKenna
  • Arthur Murphy (Emailbag)
  • Bernard O'Shea
  • Conor Pope
  • Mario Rosenstock
  • Siobhan Hogan
Craic agus ceol
  • Even Better Than the Disco Thing
  • Even Better Than the Real Thing
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  • 2
  • 3
  • Gift Grub
  • José and his Amazing Technicolor Overcoat
  • Gift Grub 6: The Special One
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