Former Xpose presenter Peter O’Riordan has revealed that his grandmother still thinks he should “get a job in the bank.” Speaking on the latest episode of the Blindboy Podcast, O’Riordan said that his grandmother is “a lovely, lovely woman” but she doesn’t really understand what he does for a living. “She’s 92 and she’s a bit old-fashioned,” he said. “She thinks I should get a job in the bank or something like that.” O’Riordan said that he tries to explain to his grandmother what he does, but she just doesn’t get it. “I tell her I’m a television presenter, but she just says, ‘Oh, that’s nice dear,'” he said. O’Riordan said that he doesn’t mind that his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. He said that he loves her very much and she’s always been supportive of him. “She’s a great woman,” he said. “I’m very lucky to have her.”Johnny Canales, Tejano Music Legend, Remembered on House Floor
Johnny Canales, Tejano Music Legend, Remembered on House Floor U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) held a memorial service for the late South Texas TV host and Tejano music legend Johnny Canales on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday. Canales, who passed away last week at the age of 77, hosted “The Johnny Canales Show,” a long-running TV program that showcased Tex-Mex musicians and helped launch the careers of artists such as La Mafia, Jennifer Pena, and Los Tigres del Norte. The show, which was based in Corpus Christi, was one of the first to feature an appearance by the late Tejano legend Selena. “Johnny was a champion of civil rights, an advocate for veterans, and a musician in his own right,” Castro said during his eulogy. Castro, a former chairman of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus, emphasized the importance of Canales’s show in giving exposure to Latino artists. The congressman is known for his efforts to increase the inclusion of Latin music in the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry. “To his loyal fans, Johnny was best known for his catchphrase: ‘You got it. Take it away!’ – the words of encouragement he shared with all the artists who shared the stage with him,” Castro said. “Johnny, you will always be remembered, especially among your loyal fans in South Texas.” “Que descanse en paz, Johnny,” the congressman concluded. Canales’s contributions to the Tejano music industry and his advocacy for civil rights and veterans will continue to inspire future generations.
Former Xpose presenter Peter O’Riordan has revealed that his grandmother thinks he should “get a job in the bank”. The 38-year-old, who left the TV3 entertainment show in 2019 after nine years, said his grandmother is “still waiting” for him to get a “proper job”. “She’s always saying, ‘When are you going to get a job in the bank?'” he told The Irish Sun. “I think she’s just waiting for me to grow up and get a real job. But I’m not giving up on my dreams yet.” O’Riordan is currently working on a number of projects, including a new podcast and a documentary. He said he is “excited” about the future and is looking forward to sharing his new work with his fans. “I’m not going to let anyone tell me what I can or can’t do,” he said. “I’m going to keep chasing my dreams and see where it takes me.”
