The 2 Johnnies' profits surge to €453,682 in wake of 'GAA catfish' podcast episodes

Post-tax profits at Big Ball Small Ball Productions Ltd increased by 68% to €453,682 for the year to the end of April 2024

The popularity of the podcast produced by The 2 Johnnies — Johnny Smacks McMahon and Johnny B O'Brien — has soared, with their recent ‘GAA Catfish’ episodes achieving global reach. Picture: Ruth Medjber

‘GAA catfish’ sensation podcast hosts and former 2FM presenters, The 2 Johnnies are laughing all the way to the bank after sharing directors’ pay of almost €500,000 at their firm last year.

In a bumper year for the two comedians Johnny Smacks McMahon and Johnny B O'Brien, accounts show that post-tax profits at the pair’s Big Ball Small Ball Productions Ltd increased by 68% to €453,682 for the 12 months to the end of April last.