Former Ireland and Ulster rugby player Ryan Caldwell joined the lads this week to talk about his new book White Lines, and the life behind it.

Ryan told us about falling in love with rugby as a kid in Belfast, chasing that dream all the way to Ulster, Ireland and the Premiership, and the identity that came with being known as a hard player on the pitch. But behind the career was a body breaking down through pain, injuries and concussions, and a mental toll that was becoming harder to ignore.

He spoke openly about depression, addiction, the end of his rugby career, time in prison, and the long road back from a place where he could not see a future for himself. Ryan shared how he rebuilt his life, and why telling his story now has already connected with so many men who are struggling in silence.

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There's a whole lot going on in today's episode and it starts with the most important issue of the week: the TBX listener beef has now produced an actual diss track, and Eoin is brought in to judge whether this is art, or war.

Terence is on edge after not getting the perfect level of froth in his coffee, but it's not all bad news as desperation for a lift means he's gotten one step closer to finding out where Eoin lives.

Calvin's wound up over tipping culture and tutting taxi drivers, and has the not so bad suggestion that you should be able to buy a VIP pass for the bus lane.

The lads also get into group Halloween costumes, eating chicken nuggets as an adult, and dreams of griddy celebrations.

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This week on Talking Bollox, Terence and Calvin are joined by psychologist and relational life therapy practitioner Louise Carroll for a proper deep dive into relationships - from red flags, gaslighting and “kitchen sinking”, to why most couples end up stuck in the same loops.

Louise chats about growing up in Navan, working in Jigsaw for years, leaving it all to chase music with the Blizzards, and even managing a ranch in Costa Rica to get her head right.

They break down the classic pursuer/distancer dynamic, why “never go to bed on an argument” can be a myth, and how phones and social media quietly wreck connection.

Louise also explains her 12-week programme, Wisely Attached, and the “wounded, wild and wise” parts we all carry.

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