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The 2 Johnnies
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Years active26 May 2016 – present
GenreComedy
Subscribers130 thousand[1]
(14 November 2023)
Total views45,643,133[1]
(14 November 2023)

Last updated: 14 November 2023

The 2 Johnnies are an Irish comedy duo, consisting of "Johnny Smacks" McMahon and "Johnny B" O'Brien, [2] 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.[3] They were asked to compere a local GAA gala evening, and decided to perform together based on the reaction.[3]

They now live in Cahir.[4] Smacks is originally from Roscrea.[5]

Career

Their podcast topped the Irish charts with listenership of over 250,000 listeners per week.[6][7] They made appearances on Up for the Match, RTÉ Does Comic Relief and The Late Late Show.[6] They have performed live shows in the 3 Arena,[7] the UK, USA and Australia.[3]

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.[8]

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.[9][10]

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.[11][12]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
IRE
[13]
Small Town Heroes
  • Released: 31 May 2024
  • Label: Reckless
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
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See also

References

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