OTB Daily
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Episodes
YHtBT: Keith Treacy - Ronaldinho at Lansdowne, fearsome Fernando Torres
April 13, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBEx-Ireland international Keith Treacy is the latest guest to take a trip down memory lane for You Had to Be There on #OTBAM. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The Newsround | Croke Park in the cold for Euro 2028 | Sport has an “obnoxious carbon footprint”
April 12, 2023 18:40 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBRichie McCormack and Mick McCarthy joined Joe Molloy on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
A Slight Tangent... | McIlroy's mentality, Celtic's diminished status, Gaelic football is more boring than ever
April 11, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBJoe Molloy was joined once again by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another installment of A Slight Tangent! (02:00) Scurrilous details and sports journalists. (06:40) 'The sham that is the Masters coverage.' (15:20) What to think about Rory McIlroy? (28:00) Has Celtic's status in Ireland diminished? (38:30) Gaelic football has become too boring to watch.
The Newsround: 'Is it better to be a bottler or an a**hole?' | McIlroy misses a golden chance
April 11, 2023 18:45 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAnn-Marie Donelan and Mick McCarthy joined Joe Molloy to chat through Tuesday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Performance Rankings: New York state of mind, Rory left waiting
April 11, 2023 08:56 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWho enjoyed an Easter rising, and who's been left with egg on their faces? Ger, Shane & Colm give their verdict in the #OTBAM Performance Rankings. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Sunday's Newsround: Can Leeds survive, Tiger withdraws and sharing Easter Eggs
April 09, 2023 18:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBOTB's Aidan Delaney is joined by newsreader Cameron Hill to discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport.
GARY MURPHY: Rory struggles at the Masters and is a LIV win on the cards?
April 08, 2023 14:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBFormer European tour professional Gary Murphy joins OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the Masters as it reaches it’s halfway point. The lads chat about Rory McIlroy’s week from hell, Shane Lowry timing his run at another Major victory and will there ever be another player to dominate like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods did?
Saturday's Newsround: Leinster keep on rolling, Rory's Augusta woes continue and Rovers down Bohs
April 08, 2023 14:20 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBOTB's John Duggan is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Cameron Hill to discuss the day's biggest sporting news. Including Leinster's march to the semi finals of the Champions Cup, Rory McIlroy's Masters' curse continuing for another year and Shamrock Rovers getting the better of their Dublin rivals last night.
Joe Molloy: The Masters, McIlroy's Grand Slam hopes, Scheffler's faith
April 06, 2023 09:25 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MBKing of the evening show Joe Molloy joined the OTB AM crew to preview Day One of the Masters in Augusta. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
What is going on with the Katie Taylor undercard? | Taylor is going in as the underdog | GAVAN CASEY
April 05, 2023 19:15 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe 42's Gavan Casey joined Joe Molloy to look at the controversies and issues surrounding the undercard of Katie Taylor's homecoming in Dublin.
The Newsround: Golf is the worst sport! Lampard to take charge of Chelsea again?!
April 05, 2023 18:40 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBMick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Wednesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #effortlessflow
Virtual Insanity! John Duggan's Golf Tips for the Masters
April 05, 2023 10:10 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to the Virtual Insanity golf tipping podcast, where we spend virtual money to try and win virtual money on golf tournaments. It's that simple! Each week our own John Duggan previews the big events on the PGA Tour and points you in the direction of who might do well. If you are having a bet, please do so responsibly, never gamble more than you can afford, and good luck!
John Duggan: The Masters preview and tips
April 05, 2023 09:40 - 16 minutes - 7.81 MBJohn Duggan joined Ger & Shane on OTB AM to look ahead to The Masters. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The Newsround: Does cheating make you a cheat? | Rory McIlroy chasing the Grand Slam
April 04, 2023 18:45 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBMick McCarthy and Richie McCormack join Joe Molloy for Tuesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
A Slight Tangent... | The problem with pundits, insulting sportspeople & Champions Cup's decline
April 04, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBJoe Molloy was joined once again by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another installment of A Slight Tangent! (02:30) Do sports journalists worry about p****** off listening sportspeople? (17:00) What is a football hipster? (19:00) The Champions Cup: A competition with serious problems (30:00) Football punditry's gone to hell! (41:00) Can anyone explain the All-Ireland SFC to Joe?
The Newsround: Genius or A*******? The Pep Guardiola question | It's Masters week!
April 03, 2023 18:45 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBJoe Molloy was joined by Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack for Monday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Performance Rankings: Blues in the red, mixed bag for Irish rugby
April 03, 2023 09:10 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBJoin Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon as they take you through all the top stories that happened over the weekend. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: Kimmage meets Lowry, Fergus Slattery's dementia struggles and Stephen Kenny making progress?
April 02, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBOTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Daily Mail's Philip Quinn and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this morning. They include a look ahead to the Masters with a fascinating chat between Paul Kimmage and Shane Lowry ahead of the Masters, Former Ireland and Lions star Fergus Slattery's family on living with his dementia diagnosis and where Stephen Kenny can bring his Republic of Ireland team after Monday's credible loss to France.
Sunday's Newsround - Galway need a trophy, Leinster march on and timid AJ calls out Fury
April 02, 2023 16:50 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOTB's John Duggan was joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Ann Marie Donelan to discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport
THE CRAPPY QUIZ: Adrian needs therapy after the Wikipedia round | Cameron can't catch a break!
March 31, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBGer Gilroy hosts the shoutiest and most shambolic segment across a multitude of platforms: The Crappy Quiz! Joining him in glorious technicolour today is Cameron (Insert nickname here) Hill, Adrian 'Who's your daddy' Barry and the most popular man in the Midlands, Will 'Larry Birr' O'Callaghan. Thanks to our saucy new sponsor! | #McDonnellsCurrySauce
Friday Firepit: The Perfect matchday, half & half scarves & Coffee
March 31, 2023 09:40 - 15 minutes - 7.13 MBAdrian & Shane were joined by Kathleen and Cameron for this week's installment of 'The Friday Firepit'. They discussed what makes the perfect match day and of course coffee. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessF...
THE NEWSROUND: Long's jersey snub | McCabe's injury not long-term
March 30, 2023 18:50 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAnn-Marie Donelan and Will O'Callaghan joined Richie McCormack to discuss Thursday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
You Had To Be There: Conor 'Sketches' Moore | Tiger roar, G-Mac impressions
March 30, 2023 09:20 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBConor Moore joined Ger and Shane in studio to talk through his five picks for the latest installment of 'You Had To Be There'. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
YHtBT: Conor 'Sketches' Moore | Tiger roar, G-Mac impressions
March 30, 2023 09:20 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBConor Moore joined Ger and Shane in studio to talk through his five picks for the latest installment of 'You Had To Be There'. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
JASON SMYTH RETIRES: "We may never have a talent like him again" | Cliona Foley
March 29, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBFollowing today's news that Irish Paralympic legend Jason Smyth has announced his retirement from running, journalist Cliona Foley joined Joe Molloy to discuss Smyth's unrivalled legacy in Irish athletics.
The Newsround: "Elton was great, but Celine Dion was spectacular" | Misheard song lyrics
March 29, 2023 18:35 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBJoe Molloy was joined by Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack for Wednesday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
JASON SMYTH RETIREMENT INTERVIEW | Proudest part is finishing unbeaten
March 29, 2023 18:30 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn the wake of his retirement, Paralympic athlete Jason Smyth sat down with John Duggan to look back on his exceptional, unbeaten career. With permanent TSB, Proud Title Sponsor of the Irish Olympic Team and Irish Paralympic Team to celebrate Irish Athlete and Paralympian Jason Smyth’s Career | #RaisingANation | #DareToBelieve
Do Irish athletes reach their full potential? | OTB AM
March 29, 2023 09:25 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBGer, Shane & Colm discuss why Irish sport seems to lag behind the rest of the pack, from the overall culture of 'win at all costs' at underage level, to the quality & focus of training & physical education. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in associa...
A Slight Tangent... | Kellie Harrington interview, Kylian Mbappe's star power and eulogies
March 28, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBJoe Molloy was rejoined by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another edition of A Slight Tangent on Off The Ball. (03:00) Kellie Harrington after the controversy. (32:00) World Cup 'B'? WE LOVE IT! (39:00) Kylian Mbappe > Ireland?
THE NEWSROUND: Ogbene too good for Rotherham? | O’Rourke to stay in charge of Donegal
March 28, 2023 18:45 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBMick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy on Tuesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
The Dadcast S3 Ep.4 | By the book or going rogue, moving past monitors & is this pod actually liked..?
March 28, 2023 10:35 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe dads are back once more and fully of life's most philosophical parenting questions... #Dadcast | @NiveaUK
KELLIE HARRINGTON: Deleted tweet | Olympic Future | Katie Taylor fight
March 27, 2023 13:48 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBOlympic boxer Kellie Harrington joined OTB AM as part of the launch of SPAR's 60th Community Fund. During the chat she discussed a previously deleted tweet, the future of boxing at the Olympics and Katie Taylor's upcoming fight. During parts of the chat, you will hear a PR spokesperson's voice off camera. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow SPAR retailers are proud to have served their communities across Ireland...
Performance Rankings: Conte out, Cluxton in, Disastrous' 6N start
March 27, 2023 09:20 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBAdrian Barry joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon for the latest version of the Gillette Labs Performance Rankings. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Sunday's Newsround: Cavan Ladies withdraw, Tipperary-Limerick reaction, Ireland trounced by Wales
March 26, 2023 17:40 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBJoe Molloy is joined by Aidan Delaney and Annemarie Donnelan for Sunday's Newsround. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW – Ferguson’s French fight, Schmidt vs Farrell's coaching style and the Russian ban continues
March 26, 2023 13:45 - 1 hour - 67 MBOTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the rugby analyst Andy McGeady and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to look through the backpages on a bumper weekend of sport. The lads will discuss Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell's coaching style, how women's rugby might improve and why World Athletics are right to punish Russian athletes.
Saturday's Newsround: Irish women's rugby on the up, frightening France and the boat race
March 25, 2023 14:45 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOTB's John Duggan is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Cameron Hill to discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport.
TV PICKS: Unstoppable Limerick, Kenny's suitability for Ireland & caveats for the Women's Six Nations
March 24, 2023 16:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBGer Gilroy was joined by Mick McCarthy and Arthur James O'Dea to look ahead to this weekend's sporting highlights! Are Limerick unstoppable? What's Ireland's upper limit in the Women's Six Nations? And why is Arthur so miserable about Stephen Kenny and his future with Ireland.
The Crappy Quiz: "Swimming's a bit of a cod" | Michael Phelps causes some ripples
March 24, 2023 16:30 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBGer Gilroy resumed his role as Crappy Quiz quizmaster this week as Will O'Callaghan, Adrian Barry and Arthur James O'Dea vied for the coveted crown. The Crappy Quiz is brought to you by McDonnells Curry Sauce – Ireland’s Favourite Curry Sauce. Whether your favourite is the Original red tub, the new Squeezy Curry Sauce or the Curry Noodles – you can’t go wrong with McDonnells!
Friday Firepit: Song contest to change the national anthem?
March 24, 2023 09:55 - 17 minutes - 8.09 MBToday's edition of the Friday Firepit saw Adrian Barry, Shane Hannon, Cameron Hill and Kathleen McNamee talk about national anthems and the best atmosphere at a stadium they've experienced. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillett...
THE NEWSROUND: Nathan & Joe go on a junket! | Ireland get the job done against Latvia
March 23, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBJoe Molloy and Richie McCormack joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's edition of The Newsround to chat through today's sports headlines. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EfforlessFlow
A Slight Tangent... | Irish fans priced out of sport, Johnny Sexton: Ireland's greatest?, Joe for the Late, Late Show!
March 21, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBJoe Molloy was rejoined by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another edition of A Slight Tangent on Off The Ball. (01:00) Joe for the Late Late Show! (06:00) Why Irish people love Andy Farrell so much. (10:00) Johnny Sexton: Portrait of an Irish legend. (25:00) Is Formula 1 all a cod? (32:00) Horse racing and hypocrisy. (37:00) Irish fans are being priced out of sport - it isn't fair.
THE NEWSROUND: Evan Ferguson to start against Latvia | Hodgson returns to Palace
March 21, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Tuesday's edition of The Newsround #OTBNR with Gillette | #effortlessflow
John Duggan: Potential replacement for Conte, new Irish jersey
March 21, 2023 12:05 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MBJohn Duggan joined Ger & Adrian on OTB AM to speak about the managerial situation in Tottenham and the newly released Irish football jersey. Catch Off The Ball’s breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for ‘OTB AM’ and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to your podcasts. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
The Newsround | Kenny Cunningham's favourite Irish rugby players, getting behind Katie and post try music
March 20, 2023 20:10 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBOTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Richie McCormack and former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham for Monday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
'This is going to be an epic fight' | Katie Taylor, Pete Taylor and Eddie Hearn on her homecoming fight
March 20, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBKatie Taylor, Pete Taylor and Eddie Hearn speak to Aisling O'Reilly about her upcoming homecoming fight in Ireland and the potential of fighting again in Croke Park later this year.
Rena Buckley - In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll
March 20, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn the first episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', 18-time All-Ireland winner Rena Buckley joins Brian to discuss an incredible career that can be rivalled by very few and what it is that gets you there. With Guinness. Drink responsibly, visit drinkaware.ie
Performance Rankings | Sexton brilliance | Farrell leadership
March 20, 2023 11:10 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBFollowing Ireland's third ever Grand Slam at the weekend, Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon for a special Performance Rankings. @GilletteUK | #effortlessflow
Sunday's Newsround - Ireland are Grand Slam champions and Kilkenny are purring
March 19, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBOTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Aidan Delaney and Cameron Hill to discuss the biggest sport stories of the day on the Newsround
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: Grand Slam fallout, where's women's rugby now and diving in the GAA
March 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll from the Journal and the 42s Gavan Casey to discuss all the biggest stories hitting the backpages this weekend. Including a look back at the Grand Slam coverage, why Irish women's rugby haven't capitalised on their Grand Slam ten years ago and why buying frees is becoming a problem
Saturday's Newsround: Grand Slam build up, Pep on Kompany
March 18, 2023 19:45 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOTB's Johnny Ward was joined by Aidan Delaney and Cameron Hill to look at the biggest sport stories in the Newsround.