Joe Irish kicks off the first episode of 2026 with a high-energy studio session alongside co-host Sherin and special guests Clueless – the fast-rising Irish rap duo from Wexford that’s been blowing up online.

From a viral TikTok clip and just 35 followers to thousands overnight, Clueless break down how one catchy hook, raw lyrics, and DIY production sparked serious momentum. The lads talk friendship, freestyling for the craic, recording tracks at home, upcoming gigs, and their first big Dublin shows.

Along the way, the conversation dives into Irish rap culture, creative freedom, social media virality, live performance nerves, industry advice, cancelled culture, inspirations like Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West, and what it really takes to build something from nothing.

Unfiltered, funny, and full of belief — this episode is about backing yourself, staying consistent, and riding the wave when it comes.

🎧 New music dropping
🎤 Live gigs booked
🔥 2026 energy activated

Timecodes / Chapters

00:00 – Chaos, intros & kicking off 2026
00:32 – Introducing Clueless: Wexford’s rising rap duo
01:17 – Studio vibes, co-hosts & first guests of the year
01:51 – The viral clip that stopped Joe scrolling
02:27 – Comparisons, influences & Irish TikTok culture
03:20 – “Ones to Watch” & first major Dublin gig
03:57 – Growing up together & early freestyles
05:01 – How the song actually came together
06:07 – Lyrics, hooks & happy accidents
07:10 – DIY beats, learning production & no formal training
08:13 – First live shows, ticket sales & nerves
09:18 – Advice on gigs, stage time & consistency
09:43 – Big goals: EP, festivals & long-term vision
10:37 – 2026 mindset, momentum & leaving baggage behind
11:34 – Lyrics breakdown & viral caption confusion
12:49 – Did they expect it to blow up?
13:35 – From 35 followers to thousands
14:38 – Family reactions & unexpected fans
15:30 – Recording at home & releasing music fear
16:08 – Musical influences & rap inspirations
17:14 – Concerts, crowd energy & live performance
18:13 – Dream collabs & Kanye talk
19:40 – Industry talk, fame & accountability
21:17 – Comedy, cancel culture & artistic freedom
23:29 – Favourite lyrics & creative process
25:02 – School, work & balancing real life
26:24 – Day jobs, money & chasing music sustainably
27:24 – Social media, visuals & DIY marketing
28:51 – Preparing for shows & performance setup
29:45 – Upcoming gigs & backstage plans
30:21 – Sneak peek at unreleased music
31:22 – New track reactions & feedback
33:24 – Getting paid, early gigs & industry lessons
35:06 – Irish rap scene & coming up locally
36:36 – Tonight’s show & what’s next
40:15 – New release dates & future projects
41:09 – EP plans & recording going forward
42:11 – Final thoughts, momentum & sign-off