The 2 Johnnies Podcast revisits the chilling GAA Catfish saga with a new chapter exposing a resurfacing online catfish and highlighting the dangers of fake profiles. The episode reveals how individuals continue to fall victim to deceitful personas, leading to emotional distress and potential harm.
The 2 Johnnies Podcast has just released the latest chapter in the GAA Catfish saga, a story that captivated the nation last year. The first two parts of The GAA Catfish podcast took listeners on a journey through a complex web of fake online identities that tricked numerous Irish men, including footballers and one of the hosts, Johnny B.
Almost three years later, the plot thickens as The 2 Johnnies reveal they have been contacted by several men in 2024 who believe they are being deceived by someone using the name 'Aoife Kennedy'. Further investigation reveals that the original catfish, Cora O'Donovan, from earlier episodes, has resurfaced with a new alias.There were discussions about adapting the GAA Catfish story into a documentary, but those plans fell through when the alleged catfish, Nicki*, declined to participate, according to Belfast Live. The 2 Johnnies have returned for a third installment, stating: 'In 2022, we never imagined revisiting The GAA Catfish. But as new stories emerged, we felt compelled to act. This episode is not about shaming anyone but about raising awareness and preventing further harm. It's time to address this issue and call on social media companies to do more to combat fake profiles.' This episode features County Conor* sharing his experience after matching with 'Aoife' on Tinder and how their sporadic Instagram conversations raised suspicions. However, after persistent messages from Aoife's supposed 'brother' and 'friend,' he reconnected and even arranged for her to watch him play at Croke Park. Things took a dark turn when Aoife claimed she was raped by a GAA player and shared other disturbing experiences, such as being forced into an abortion. Conor, shocked by these revelations, now worries about potential false accusations against himself or others. He also learned that pictures of his child were shared on Aoife's profile without his permission. Nicki and County Conor are fictional names to protect real identities, and voice actors have been used in the story. The 2 Johnnies acknowledge that this episode is more serious than usual but stress the importance of bringing it to light. They highlight the broader risks of false claims, which can ruin innocent lives and discourage genuine victims from speaking out. They also warn against interacting with online personas without proper verification. Joining their podcast is Clinical Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Malie Coyne, who offers her insights as a guest from MTV's Catfish: The TV Show. Dr. Coyne speaks to both catfishers and their targets, encouraging those behind the deception to seek help. She advises: 'Think of all the time and energy you're sacrificing to deceive others,' adding, 'You are worthy of a healthy relationship, but to get there, you need to seek help.
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