REVEALED: The 2 Johnnies share €715,000 as production studio profits surpass €1 million

Comic duo The 2 Johnnies have been widely praised for turning the quirks of small-town rural Ireland into a highly successful entertainment brand.

The graft and organisational skills of The 2 Johnnies team, including Neil Cash, Broadcast Coordinator and Studio Manager, are a key factor in keeping their podcast, television, and live shows running seamlessly while growing audiences both at home and abroad.

As reported by the Irish Independent, company accounts show the comedy duo shared directors’ pay of more than €715,000 last year through Big Ball Small Ball Productions Ltd. 

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Post-tax profits for the 12 months to the end of April reached €281,253, pushing accumulated profits above €1 million for the first time to €1.13 million.

Their success spans multiple platforms, including a podcast with roughly 750,000 weekly listeners, the RTÉ television series The 2 Johnnies’ Late Night Lock In, and large-scale live events such as Pints in a Field. 

Their comedy draws on the characters and culture of rural Ireland, reflecting the rhythms of small-town life in Tipperary and similar counties.

The act began in 2016 at a fundraiser for Cahir GAA club, when McMahon and O’Brien discovered a natural on-stage chemistry.

Musical elements, including material from Johnny B’s band, were later incorporated into live shows, while their debut album Small Town Heroes further explored rural life and humour.

Influenced by earlier Irish comedy acts such as D’Unbelievables, The 2 Johnnies have developed a contemporary style that resonates with both rural and urban audiences.

Despite their commercial success, they remain closely connected to the communities that inspired their comedy.

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