How to Be a New Homeowner w/ Colum Tyrrell!
Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast
Hosted by H. Foley
- 1h 3m
- Transcript
Summary
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Comedian Colum Tyrrell joins the hosts to discuss the realities of becoming a first-time homeowner in suburban New Jersey after leaving Queens. The conversation covers the trials of lawn maintenance with an electric mower, introducing oneself to neighbors with bakery pies, navigating local sanitation schedules, and managing household chores. The discussion highlights the humorous adjustments required when transitioning from city apartment living to suburban homeownership.
- Buying a house means taking on a daily list of chores and maintenance tasks you never had to deal with in an apartment. 9:06
- Introduce yourself to your new suburban neighbors early, even if it means bringing a pie to break the ice. 13:17
- Keep your electric lawnmower battery charged and stay on top of the grass cutting to avoid heavy mulch buildup. 13:07
- Keep reusable grocery bags in your car so you are always prepared when shopping at local supermarkets. 57:12
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Host Banter
Hosts introduce the show, promote tickets, and set a playful tone before launching into the episode.
- 6:23Guest Arrival and Personal Updates
Colum Tyrrell joins the hosts, sharing recent life changes such as marriage, moving to the suburbs, and buying a house.
- 9:06Homeownership Challenges and Renovations
Colum discusses the practical aspects of his new home, including maintenance tasks, landscaping, and the need for DIY fixes.
- 22:00Lifestyle Adjustments and Future Plans
Colum reflects on how moving to the suburbs has altered his lifestyle, future renovation ideas, and the balance between city and suburban life.
- 24:18Neighborhood Life and Community Interaction
The conversation shifts to Colum’s experiences with neighbors, local bodegas, and the social dynamics of suburban living.
- 25:00Closing Remarks and Outro
The episode wraps up with final thoughts, sponsor mentions, and a brief look ahead to future content.
- 31:33Home Features and Interior Tour
Hosts and Colum walk through the interior of the house, covering rooms, appliances, and the overall layout of the new suburban home.
- 38:24Halloween Traditions in Ireland vs. Suburbs
The hosts compare Irish Halloween customs with modern suburban practices, highlighting differences in costumes and community involvement.
- 42:20Advertising Interlude: Mod Energy Drink
A brief commercial segment promotes Mod, an energy drink, with hosts discussing its benefits and sponsoring the podcast.
- 43:54DraftKings Promotion and Sports Betting
Hosts introduce DraftKings, detailing its new app launch and promotional codes for listeners to try the platform.
- 46:00Car Ownership and Shared Payments
Conversation about the guest’s new Subaru Forester, ownership details, and how payments are shared with his wife.
- 48:00Grocery Shopping Habits and Reusable Bags
The hosts discuss grocery store preferences, self-checkout frustrations, and the use of reusable bags versus plastic.
Highlights
- 6:48
Suburban Move and New Realitiesstory
The guest explains moving out of Astoria, Queens to a house in the New Jersey suburbs back in April.
- 13:17
Pie Delivery to All Neighborsstory
The guest describes walking door to door with his wife to hand out pies and brownies to every single neighbor.
- 15:37
Choosing an Electric Lawnmowerstrategy
The guest shares his experience buying a high-end electric battery-powered lawnmower to handle his yard work.
- 16:41
The guest breaks down how spending time weed whacking and mowing the lawn takes over an hour and fifteen minutes.
- 28:03
Sanitation Costs in New Jerseydata
The hosts and guest discuss the quarterly sanitation fees required for trash removal in the suburbs.
- 34:03
Separate Garage Layoutinsight
The hosts are baffled to learn that the guest's garage is not directly connected to the interior of his house.
- 57:09
Using Reusable Shopping Bagsstrategy
The guest explains how he keeps his Subaru Forrester stocked with reusable bags for grocery shopping.
Quotes
Sponsored segments
- Patreon 1:48–1:56
- Bearskin 20:09–21:24
- BlueChew 21:26–22:58
- mod 42:17–43:49
- DraftKings 43:52–45:18
About this episode
Are You Garbage presents stand up comedian and podcast host Colum Tyrrell! You know Colum Tyrrell from stand up comedy, The Joe Rogan Experience, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, Whiskey Ginger, Soder Podcast, Real Ass Podcast, Stuff Island, Tim Butterly's Show, The Tonight Show, and so much more! Thanks for watching AYG Comedy Podcast. Love youse guys. Come to a live show! Watch AMERICAN GARBAGE: https://youtu.be/77zGwlLffWk?si=6E9dBr63JY7HgP9t AYG 2026 Live Shows: https://areyougarbage.com/pages/live-shows NEW AYG MERCH: https://areyougarbage.com/ Live Shows: https://areyougarbage.com/pages/live-shows PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AreYouGarbage MERCH: https://areyougarbage.com/ Sponsored By: Bærskin Tactical: Text GARBAGE to 36912 to get $20 USD off your BAERSkin Hoodie. BlueChew: https://bluechew.com Promo Code: GARBAGE MOD: Visit https://mod.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code GARBAGE Comedians H. Foley and Kevin Ryan are self proclaimed GARBAGE. Each week a new stand up comedian gets put to the test. Steal shampoo from hotels? Own a George Foreman Grill? Ever worn JNCO Jeans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcript
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Topics
- Ireland
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- Jersey
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- Ryobi
- Key Foods
- Are You Garbage
- Gotham Comedy Club
- Queens
- Brooklyn
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