Episode 1 is the Cork Dublin route – the journey is the road before the M8 was built. On this show John goes to Kilworth Camp to relive his days in the FCA, where the Irish Army puts his shooting skills to the test. In Cahir he meets the internet comedy duo The Two Johnnies. He thenheads to Thurles to meet Leo Moran of the Saw Doctors to reminisce about Feile 1990 and the coming of age of the musical youth of Ireland. And to celebrate Mondello Parks 50th year John tests his driving skills in time trial against former Rally driver Rosemary Smith.