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'''The 2 Johnnies''' are an Irish [[comedy duo]], consisting of "Johnny Smacks" McMahon and "Johnny B" O'Brien, <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/2-johnnies-private-lives-ages-24766858|title=Johnny Smacks is engaged to long-term love and Johnny D /duaks has girlfriend too|first=Erica|last=Carter|date=16 August 2021|website=[[RSVPLive.ie]] |access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref> from [[County Tipperary]]. They are known for their ''The 2 Johnnies'' podcast, YouTube channel, live shows and as presenters on [[RTÉ 2fm]].
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'''The 2 Johnnies''' are an Irish [[comedy duo]] ('''Johnny "Smacks" McMahon''' and '''Johnny "Johnny B" O'Brien'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/2-johnnies-private-lives-ages-24766858|title=Johnny Smacks is engaged to long-term love and Johnny B has girlfriend too|first=Erica|last=Carter|date=16 August 2021|website=[[RSVPLive.ie]] |access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref>) from [[County Tipperary]] known for their ''The 2 Johnnies'' podcast, YouTube channel, live shows and as presenters on [[RTÉ 2fm]].


==Background==
==Background==
The pair grew up in [[County Tipperary]].<ref name ="who">{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/who-2-johnnies-inside-lives-26348284|title=Career and personal lives of The 2 Johnnies after controversial comments|first=Rebecca |last=Daly|date=28 February 2022|website=[[IrishMirror.ie]]|access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref> They were asked to compere a local [[Gaelic Athletic Association|GAA]] gala evening, and decided to perform together based on the reaction.<ref name ="who"/>
The pair grew up in [[County Tipperary]].<ref name ="who">{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/who-2-johnnies-inside-lives-26348284|title=Career and personal lives of The 2 Johnnies after controversial comments|first=Rebecca |last=Daly|date=28 February 2022|website=[[IrishMirror.ie]]|access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref> They were asked to MC a local [[Gaelic Athletic Association|GAA]] gala evening, and decided to perform together based on the reaction. They now live in [[Cahir]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/2fm-goes-to-cahir-with-the-2-johnnies-but-will-listeners-care-1.4799688|title=2FM goes to Cahir with the 2 Johnnies – but will listeners care?|website=[[IrishTimes.com]] |access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref> Smacks is originally from [[Roscrea]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://independent.ie/entertainment/the-2-johnnies-tipp-winning-the-all-ireland-is-probably-my-sexual-fantasy-41359931.html | title=The 2 Johnnies: 'Tipp winning the All-Ireland is probably my sexual fantasy' }}</ref>

They now live in [[Cahir]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/2fm-goes-to-cahir-with-the-2-johnnies-but-will-listeners-care-1.4799688|title=2FM goes to Cahir with the 2 Johnnies – but will listeners care?|website=[[IrishTimes.com]] |access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref> Smacks is originally from [[Roscrea]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://independent.ie/entertainment/the-2-johnnies-tipp-winning-the-all-ireland-is-probably-my-sexual-fantasy-41359931.html | title=The 2 Johnnies: 'Tipp winning the All-Ireland is probably my sexual fantasy' }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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In 2020, they presented a travel show ''The 2 Johnnies Do America''.<ref name="Do America">{{Cite web |access-date=8 May 2022 |url=https://presspack.rte.ie/2020/09/24/the-2-johnnies-do-america-final/|title=The 2 Johnnies Do America ***Final*** - RTÉ Presspack|website=[[RTE.ie]]|year=2020}}</ref> In 2021, A follow-up show, ''The 2 Johnnies Take On...'', examined topics in Ireland.<ref>{{Cite web |access-date=8 May 2022 |url=https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/arts-culture-entertainment/668805/tipperary-s-premier-comedy-duo-the-2-johnnies-return-for-their-next-adventure.html|title=Tipperary's premier comedy duo The 2 Johnnies return for their next adventure! |first=Eoin |last=Kelleher |website=[[Tipperary Live]] |date=24 September 2021 |url-access=subscription}}</ref>
In 2020, they presented a travel show ''The 2 Johnnies Do America''.<ref name="Do America">{{Cite web |access-date=8 May 2022 |url=https://presspack.rte.ie/2020/09/24/the-2-johnnies-do-america-final/|title=The 2 Johnnies Do America ***Final*** - RTÉ Presspack|website=[[RTE.ie]]|year=2020}}</ref> In 2021, A follow-up show, ''The 2 Johnnies Take On...'', examined topics in Ireland.<ref>{{Cite web |access-date=8 May 2022 |url=https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/arts-culture-entertainment/668805/tipperary-s-premier-comedy-duo-the-2-johnnies-return-for-their-next-adventure.html|title=Tipperary's premier comedy duo The 2 Johnnies return for their next adventure! |first=Eoin |last=Kelleher |website=[[Tipperary Live]] |date=24 September 2021 |url-access=subscription}}</ref>


In 2022, it was announced that the pair would present a weekday [[drive-time]] radio show ''[[RTÉ 2fm#Current presenters and programming|Drive It]]'' on [[RTÉ 2fm]].
In 2022, it was announced that the pair would present a weekday [[drive-time]] radio show ''[[RTÉ 2fm#Current presenters and programming|Drive It]]'' on 2fm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/comedy-duo-the-2-johnnies-apologise-for-offensive-social-media-post-1.4811538|title=Comedy duo the 2 Johnnies apologise for 'offensive' social media post|first=Shauna |last=Bowers|website=[[IrishTimes.com]] |access-date=8 May 2022 |date=24 February 2022 |url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40815741.html|title=The 2 Johnnies apologise for 'derogatory' and 'sexist' social media post|first=Steven Heaney and Elaine |last=Loughlin |date=24 February 2022|website=[[IrishExaminer.com]]|access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first1=Fionnan |last1=Sheahan |first2=Ciara |last2=O'Loughlin |date=25 February 2022 |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/radio/under-fire-rte-bosses-take-the-2-johnnies-off-the-air-in-sexism-row-as-offending-videos-are-deleted-41383112.html |title=Under-fire RTÉ bosses take 'The 2 Johnnies' off the air in sexism row as offending videos are deleted |website=[[Independent.ie]]|access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |access-date=8 May 2022 |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/the-2-johnnies-resume-business-as-if-nothing-ever-happened-1.4826828|title=The 2 Johnnies resume business as if nothing ever happened|first=Mick |last=Heaney |website=[[IrishTimes.com]]|url-access=subscription }}</ref>{{clarify|what sexist content?|date=May 2023}}


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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=THE 2 JOHNNIES LATE NIGHT LOCK IN KICKS-OFF THIS OCTOBER – About RTÉ |url=https://about.rte.ie/2023/09/18/the-2-johnnies-late-night-lock-in-kicks-off-this-october/ |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=about.rte.ie}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1016/1410722-the-2-johnnies-we-want-to-celebrate-the-mad-culture-we-have/|title=The 2 Johnnies: "We want to celebrate the mad culture we have"|date=16 October 2023|work=RTE|accessdate=16 October 2023}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=THE 2 JOHNNIES LATE NIGHT LOCK IN KICKS-OFF THIS OCTOBER – About RTÉ |url=https://about.rte.ie/2023/09/18/the-2-johnnies-late-night-lock-in-kicks-off-this-october/ |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=about.rte.ie}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1016/1410722-the-2-johnnies-we-want-to-celebrate-the-mad-culture-we-have/|title=The 2 Johnnies: "We want to celebrate the mad culture we have"|date=16 October 2023|work=RTE|accessdate=16 October 2023}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0521/1450401-the-2-johnnies-rte-2fm-show-is-coming-to-an-end/|title=Drive It with The 2 Johnnies to end on RTÉ 2FM|date=21 May 2024|work=RTE News|accessdate=22 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0528/1451745-the-2-johnnies-release-their-love-letter-to-tipp/|title=The 2 Johnnies unleash their love letter to Tipp|date=30 May 2024|work=RTE News|accessdate=30 May 2024}}</ref>

== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
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|+List of studio albums, with selected details and peak chart positions
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Irish Albums Chart|IRE]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/irish-albums-chart/20240607/ie7502|title=Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50|publisher=Official Charts Company|date=7 June 2024|access-date=8 June 2024}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| ''[[Small Town Heroes (The 2 Johnnies album)|Small Town Heroes]]''
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* Released: 31 May 2024
* Label: Reckless
* Format: Digital download, streaming
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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The 2 Johnnies
YouTube information
Channel
Years active26 May 2016 – present
GenreComedy
Subscribers146,000[1]
(19 December 2024)
Total views56,229,453[1]
(19 December 2024)
Last updated: 19 December 2024

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

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The pair grew up in County Tipperary.[3] They were asked to MC a local GAA gala evening, and decided to perform together based on the reaction. They now live in Cahir.[4] Smacks is originally from Roscrea.[5]

Career

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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

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
IRE
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Small Town Heroes
  • Released: 31 May 2024
  • Label: Reckless
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 1

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "About The 2 Johnnies". YouTube.
  2. ^ Carter, Erica (16 August 2021). "Johnny Smacks is engaged to long-term love and Johnny D /duaks has girlfriend too". RSVPLive.ie. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b 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.
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