New podcast from The 2 Johnnies

The 2 Johnnies Podcast have shared the third instalment of The GAA Catfish series, a story that captivated the nation in 2022. Almost three years on from when Johnny B was hoodwinked by Cora O’Donovan aka Nicki it seems nothing has changed for this serial catfisher.

The update to this unbelievable story has kept the country and indeed the world on tenterhooks. In just four short days the podcast has had over 2 million streams in Ireland and across the globe. The lads have been flooded with emails from people who claim to have been catfished by the GAA Catfish, some going back 15 years. They have also heard from a number of women whose pictures were used as part of this elaborate fake world. Some of those women are considering next steps. The team have also been contacted by Gardaí, politicians and legal professionals all offering help for the victims.

“We want to take a moment to thank all of you who have tuned into the third installment of the GAA Catfish. We are overwhelmed by the response and the stories that have poured in from listeners of the podcast who have been affected by this issue, and we’re grateful that we’ve been able to help shed light on something that affects men and women all across the country.

“We have been contacted by a wide range of people including TDs from across the Dáil chamber and members of an Garda Síochána which further highlights the seriousness of the issue and the need for awareness and action. Our aim from the outset was to raise awareness of the damaging impact that catfishing can have, and it’s clear from the response that this conversation is long overdue,” said The 2 Johnnies

Johnny B also added: "So many people, men and women, have come forward with their own stories of how they were catfished or scammed. Fake accounts are being reported and the social media platforms seem to do nothing, they could have saved a lot of people a lot of hurt. They don’t give a shite. Thanks for sharing your stories, we hope ye all come out stronger, keep the head.”

Support and Resources

The 2 Johnnies remind listeners that help is available:

• Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: National 24-Hour Helpline at 1800 77 8888

• Garda Confidential Helpline for domestic abuse: 1800 666 111

The GAA Catfish: Part Three is available now exclusively on Spotify