How To Steal A Penguin

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By: Seán Burke and Joe O'Neill

‘How To Steal A Penguin’ is the weekly chat of Seán and Joe, two Irish lads in London with a pocket full of dreams, a fist full of stars and bucketload of sex appeal. No penguins were harmed in the making of this podcast.

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65. Splat LeBlanc
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Today at 4:00 AM

This week the lads talk about how much Seán earns on residuals, are interrupted by 2 men watching them from outside and then dig into Digger.


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64. Craic Lowden
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10/28/2026

This week the lads chat about Joe’s annual family session for charity, Seán goes on a James Bond rant and they finish on a spooky story about a 90s ghost.


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63. Small McCartney
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10/21/2026

This week the lads talk about Paul McCartney answering the same questions for 60 years, American actors doing Irish accents and Seán talks about when Emily Blunt agreed to go on a date with him.


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62. Martin Luas
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10/14/2026

This week the lads talk about picky Guinness drinkers, Seán's sell out Ambassador show and threats from your Aunties.


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61. Bluey Saha
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10/07/2026

This week the lads talk about vibey barbers, Seán's biggest ever live show and Joe's trip to A&E after a session with Mundy


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60. JJ Gabriel Byrne
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09/30/2026

This week the lads talk about Ed Sheeran 2 weeks after everyone else, open secrets in small towns and Seán recounts the time he crashed a car on camera.


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59. Jonathan Pryce Drop
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09/23/2026

This week the lads talk about the advantages of being good looking, Seán's never ending hangover and Joe's interaction with a young priest.


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58. Happy Mundys
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09/16/2026

This week the lads chat about what it takes to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Seán's play in Dublin and someones attempt to actually steal a penguin.


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57. Cryin' McFadden
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09/09/2026

This week the lads chat about some OG Irish comedy Youtubers, what happens to the Pope mobiles and which famous foreigners are Fenians.


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56. Austin Butlers Chocolate
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09/02/2026

This week the lads talk about Anthony Bourdain, the Goofy movie and close up hand magic on a podcast.Seán Tour Tickets: https://linktr.ee/seanburkeshowFollow Us: https://www.instagram.com/stealapenguinpod/


55. Zing Charles
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08/26/2026

This week the lads talk about voice note prompts on Hinge, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and a terrible journey from East Midlands Airport.


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54. Thierry Ennui
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08/19/2026

This week the lads talk about reading, posh people on stag dos and the best time to try to date a celebrity.


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53. Bonorail
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08/12/2026

This week the lads chat Spiderman, Funk arriving in England and riff about 'Get Out' if it was Irish.


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52. Dank Sinatra
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08/05/2026

This week the lads chat about the history of roasts, unfortunate family names and finish by discussing Joe's smash hit charity gig from the night before.


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51. Curse Ratched
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07/29/2026

This week the lads chat about the Mayo Curse, Johnny Depp’s new Scrooge movie and what their character catchphrases would be.


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50. Mick McCarthyism
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07/22/2026

This week the lads chat meeting Mick McCarthy, switching off the internet and Duolingo.


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49. Tom Cruise Control
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07/15/2026

This week the lads chat Funboys, skipping the therapy queue and a massage with a not so happy ending.


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48. Meme Neeson
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07/08/2026

This week the lads chat Brian Butterfield, Michael Collins and revisit a bet Seán made with an old colleague.


47. Emily Blunt Rotation
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07/01/2026

This week the lads learn what AI thinks of the podcast, Seán talks about getting kicked in the back in Malta and everyone shares their appreciation for cold opens.


46. Hardly Norman
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06/23/2026

This week the lads talk about Seán's trip back home, a spin off idea for Mock the Week and discuss why Taika Waititi's films aren't as good anymore.


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YouTube Best Bits Part 2
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06/17/2026

Some more exclusive YouTube section sound bites this week, featuring Michael Fry and Simon Hennessy!


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45. Learner Herzog
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06/10/2026

This week it's a name drop bonanza as Seán recounts the story of bumping into a notable Irish actor on the train and Joe talks about making a 50 Shades of Grey joke to Jamie Dornan. He wasn't a fan.


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44. Brendan Fraser Crane
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06/03/2026

This week the lads chat about Andrew Scott's weather war movie, Benedict Cumberbatch arguing with cyclists and their ideal Muppet's movie adaptations.

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YouTube Best Bits
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05/27/2026

A special bonus episode this week (bonus meaning we couldn’t record together) of some of our best bits from the YouTube sections of the show normally exclusive to YouTube!


43. Bawl McGrath
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05/20/2026

This week the lads chat prison gigs, comedy courses and the epidemic of dull football pundits.


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42. Leonard Traffic Cohen
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05/13/2026

This week the lads chat about some of Irelands most niche museums, rate Seán’s tour shows from best to worst and discuss what it means to be a cheeky ally.


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41. Party Whelan
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05/06/2026

This week the lads chat about Coolio's dance routine with RTE staff, discuss a recent acoustic gig they went to and Joe tells us why we should never go for a pee next to a swamp.


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40. LOL J.K Simmons
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04/29/2026

This week the lads chat about Joe's hair colour, the Michael Jackson biopic and finish with some Google reviews from an interesting source.


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39. Neil Patrick Simon Harris
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04/22/2026

This week the lads ask the question 'What happens when a Cow walks into a bar?', Seán shares the less than ideal tech set up from a recent tour show and then they share some disastrous wedding stories.


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38. Hustle Crowe
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04/15/2026

This week the lads chat about Russell Crowe's favourite guy on set, Joe shares a controversial ranking of the greatest ever Irish songs and then they talk about being Irish in moderation.


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37. Sean Beans On Toast
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04/08/2026

This week the lads chat about Birding with Sean Bean, Joe's Irish odyssey to Prague for the football and the benefits of sharing a hostel dorm with deaf people.


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36. Gillen 'Em Softly (with Michael Fry)
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04/01/2026

This week the lads welcome another special guest: Michael Fry. The topics of discussion this time include Aiden Gillen, the cruelty of reality TV in the early 2000s, Michael's song writing process and the glory days of sketch comedy on Twitter.


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35. Desk Fabregas
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03/25/2026

This week the lads chat political statements during family shows, AFCON drama and hanging out with Dylan Moran.


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34. Simon Hennessy
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03/18/2026

The lads welcome their very first guest: Comedian Simon Hennessy! But that didn't stop them from talking about the usual stuff, like disaster gigs, The Simpsons on the Southside of Dublin and finish on some sickeningly sincere advice.

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33. Spill Lynott
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03/11/2026

This week the lads discuss being on tour, Joe shares an anecdote about pouring drinks for footballing royalty and the Gleesons catch some strays as they describe some of their worst hangovers.


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32. Jim Kerrygold
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03/04/2026

This week the lads talk about Jim Carrey conspiracy theories, people who talk during gigs and ask the question 'Who is the most famous person to come from Swords?'. Spoiler alert: It's not Seán.

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31. David Byrne After Reading
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02/25/2026

This week the lads share some classic Irish nicknames and rant about the epidemic of terrible, vibey barbers.


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30. Bob Chillin
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02/18/2026

This week the lads talk about witnessing a Goth open relationship, the logisitics of robbing an Estate Agent and Seán does an Al Pacino impression. Again.


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29. Dáil McCartney
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02/11/2026

This week the lads talk about the time Joe met a man named Adolf, the time Seán accidentally booked into a gay hotel and ask what would be the saddest show to go see on your own this Valentines?


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28. Alex Gurner
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02/04/2026

This week the lads talk about when Joe was a big deal on an Irish meme page, Seán talks about accidentally wandering onto a military training ground and then as usual the chat breaks down into amateur film criticism.


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