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Subscribe to OTB Daily for the finest selection of podcasts from Ireland's biggest sports network. Everyday we'll supply you with our most interesting interviews, the latest sports news, and the moments that matter from the biggest sports stars and regular voices of OTB.

OTB Daily is the home for the Performance Rankings, A Slight Tangent, the Newsround and so much more from across our schedule. You'll get much of our podcasts too in OTB Rugby, OTB GAA and OTB Football. Just search, subscribe, and enjoy.

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Episodes

YHtBT: Noz Choudry - Fergie's last game, staring down Simeone

March 03, 2023 10:20 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Nooruddean Choudry was the latest guest on OTB AM's You Had to Be There and had some sensational moments he wanted to share. 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

Off The Ball's Best Bits of The Week

March 03, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Enjoy a journey through the last week of the Off The Ball nightly show as Joe Molloy and Nathan Murphy are joined by Kenny Cunningham, Brian O'Driscoll, James Ryan, Rhasidat Adeleke, Stephen Kenny and Graham Hunter.

Robbie Henshaw returns from injury | Mikey Johnston switches allegiances | The Newsround

March 02, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Will O'Callaghan and Richie McCormack join Nathan Murphy to chat through Thursday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

406 Days' documentary: How the Debenhams strikes started

March 02, 2023 10:30 - 19 minutes - 9.07 MB

Filmmaker Fergus Dowd and former Debenhams worker Carol Ann Bridgeman join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of the release of '406 Days', a new documentary telling tales from the Debenhams Picket Line. 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 ...

THE NEWSROUND: Kenny Cunningham's tips for sciatica | PGA tour changes | Boxing's civil war

March 01, 2023 19:45 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Kenny Cunningham and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy to discuss Wednesday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Virtual Insanity! John Duggan's Golf Tips for the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Puerto Rico Open

March 01, 2023 19:10 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MB

Welcome 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!

RHASIDAT ADELEKE: Breaking the Irish 400m record twice this year! | 'My mam calls me every five minutes!'

March 01, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

After breaking the Irish 400m indoor record for the second time this year, Rhasidat Adeleke joined Joe Molloy to discuss her record-breaking runs, how she runs as quickly as she does, and why she has moved to America to continue her career. Allianz Insurance today announced a new partnership with record-breaking Irish sprinter, Rhasidat Adeleke. The multi-year deal will welcome Rhasidat on board as the newest sporting ambassador of Allianz Insurance, as the brand commits to supporting the ...

Opening up about health issues | Irish athlete Phil Healy

March 01, 2023 10:20 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

Irish athletics star Phil Healy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after announcing she would be pulling out of the 400m at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Istanbul. 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

A SLIGHT TANGENT: Are celebrity fights ruining boxing? | Sporting cliches that need to end

February 28, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Ronan Mullen makes his return on A Slight Tangent as he joins Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan, and Mick McCarthy to chat through the issues arising from the week.

THE NEWSROUND: Steve Martin was only 42 in Father of the Bride!?' | Awful sports cliches

February 28, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Tuesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

The Newsround: United back in business | New contract for Cullen | Tony O'Donoghue RIP

February 27, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Michael McCarthy and Richie McCormack join Joe Molloy to chat through Tuesday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #otbnr with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Performance Rankings: Ten Hag's first trophy, Ireland's chaotic win

February 27, 2023 10:10 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

Ger Gilroy and Nathan Murphy were joined by Colm Boohig to assess the weekend's winners and losers. 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 | Ireland march on, the GAA and unity and a ban on violent sports?

February 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the Chief Sportwriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to discuss the biggest sport stories that are hitting the backpages today.

SATURDAY PANEL – Review of the week with Sarah O’Donovan and Conor McKeon

February 25, 2023 15:42 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

OTB’s John Duggan is joined by All Ireland winner with Cork Sarah O’Donovan and the Irish Independent’s Conor McKeon to discuss some of the biggest stories in the world of sport from during the week.The panel will cast their eyes over a champions league mauling for Liverpool, Manchester United downing Barcelona, the fiasco surrounding the Camogie All Stars trip and Ireland finally being comfortable with the favourites tag in rugby.

Saturday's Newsround | Live in Rome, Liverpool's rebuild and golf's journeymen

February 25, 2023 14:10 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

OTB's John Duggan is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Ann Marie Donelan to discuss the biggest news in the world of sport

THE BEST OF OTB: Motty memories | Liam Hayes on grief | Opportunities in Rome

February 24, 2023 18:15 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Arthur O'Dea and Mick McCarthy joined Ger Gilroy to look back on some of the best bits across Off The Ball this week.

Is the sports documentary dead?

February 24, 2023 16:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy and Arthur James O'Dea gathered on Friday's Off The Ball for a brand new segment. Although you can scarcely move for new sports documentaries these days, is the format dead as a source of authentic, insightful entertainment? Have today's sporting stars anything to gain by opening themselves up to scrutiny without maintaining editorial control? Recent examples suggest not. This is a brand new segment on Friday's Off The Ball driven by sport and pop culture media. ...

Friday Firepit: What makes a great commentators?

February 24, 2023 10:05 - 12 minutes - 5.61 MB

The OTB AM crew of Kathleen, Colm and Adrian gathered around the Firepit this Friday. 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: John Motson memories | Six chances for Ireland's trip to Italy

February 23, 2023 19:35 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Arthur O'Dea and Richie McCormack joined Nathan Murphy to discuss Thursday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

CORA STAUNTON | 28 years of elite sport in 7 pictures | Sonia, club commitment & making the move to Oz!

February 23, 2023 17:08 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Carnacon, Mayo and AFLW legend Cora Staunton joined Adrian Barry to chat through just a few key moments of what is a monstrous career at all levels of elite sport both here and abroad! #sharetheepic #galaxys23

Do Liverpool need sweeping change this summer? | Wales and England goes ahead | THE NEWSROUND

February 22, 2023 19:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Dan McDonnell and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Wednesday's Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #effortlessflow

Virtual Insanity! John Duggan's Golf Tips for the Honda Classic

February 22, 2023 16:40 - 6 minutes - 2.92 MB

Welcome 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!

Around the World: Lack of snow at ski resorts, Shane's crunching tackle

February 22, 2023 11:30 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MB

Shane Hannon brings presents his latest edition of Around the World to Ger Gilroy with stories varying from the US and Canada WNT supporting the SheBelieves campaign to the man behind the Heimlich manoeuvre. 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 associ...

Kenny's favourite pancake toppings | Welsh rugby strike looms | THE NEWSROUND

February 21, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Kenny Cunningham and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy on Tuesday's Newsround, where Kenny critiqued your pancake toppings suggestions... #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

A Slight Tangent: Tiger Woods makes us think twice, Graham Potter's personality & can this ever be rugby country?!

February 21, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Joe Molloy was once again joined by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for the latest edition of A Slight Tangent! (02:00) 'Stop calling rugby players great footballers!' (05:00) What would a World Cup win do for the perception of Irish Rugby? (11:00) GAA, soccer and two very different approaches to player development. (23:00) Tiger Woods give us reason to consider his 'rebirth'. (44:00) Graham Potter and the Moneyball test.

The Dadcast S3 Ep.2 | Why don't toddlers appreciate us? Fearing the future - the end of hand-holding and teenage tantrums...

February 21, 2023 15:06 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Team Dadcast are back and as concerned as ever... when will Dave's son hold his hand for the last time, will the teenage years be as bad as Nathan fears, will Adrian ever stop falling asleep on the sofa... #Dadcast | @NiveaUK

The Newsround | Why Tom Hanks supports Aston Villa, Johnny Sexton's haircuts & Manchester United takeover

February 20, 2023 19:50 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy to discuss today's sports headlines. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Performance Rankings: Donegal's decline, Developing Dubs, Gunner Glory

February 20, 2023 10:05 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

This week's Performance Rankings are dominated by Donegal's poor form in the Allianz League, the dubs lording it in Division 2 and Gunners glory. 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 - Liverpool's front three, Mayo making their mark and Tiger's mixed week

February 19, 2023 15:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Ann-Marie Donelan to look at the biggest sport stories hitting the airwaves this afternoon.

Sunday Paper Review: Gulf takeover of football, Boxing's short term pain and new GAA President

February 19, 2023 15:25 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by rugby writer with the Irish Independent Cian Tracey and the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to take a look at the big stories hitting the backpages and bring you the best views on the issues affecting football, rugby and more.

THE SATURDAY PANEL - Boxing with Jason Quigley, Emmet Brennan and Kevin Byrne

February 18, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Professional boxers Jason Quigley and Emmet Brennan join OTB's John Duggan and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun to look at the latest developments in Irish boxing. The lads discuss the decision to boycott the world championships, the struggles to survive as a pro and Jason's return to the ring at the National Stadium in April.

Saturday's Newsround: Arsenal on the ropes, LOI returns and Tiger's prank

February 18, 2023 14:50 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

OTB's John Duggan was joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Cameron Hill to discuss the biggest sport stories of the day including the latest from the Premier League, Bohemians becoming the only LOI to win on opening night and the proposed rule changes being discussed at GAA Congress.

The Crappy Quiz | 'The lads sh***-talking in the middle didn't help'

February 17, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Ger Gilroy returned to the hot seat for this morning's Crappy Quiz! Reigning champ Will O'Callaghan was up against Cameron Hill and Adrian Barry to see if he could retain his crown. Enjoy!

Virtual reality motion sickness | Adrian tests new headset | Jess Kelly

February 17, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Newstalk's resident tech expert Jess Kelly joined Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward to talk about the new Playstation virtual reality headset. @GilletteUK | #effortlessflow

Atmospheres at sports stadiums | Are Irish fans really the best? | Friday Firepit

February 17, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

This week's Friday Firepit covered the issue of atmosphere at games and whether Irish fans really are the best in the world. @GilletteUK | #effortlessflow

THE NEWSROUND: John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer retires | Tadgh Beirne misses the rest of the Six Nations

February 16, 2023 19:45 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Cathal Mullaney and Will O'Callaghan joined Richie McCormack to discuss Thursday's sports headlines on The Newsround #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

YHtBT: Sue Ronan - Katie's Taylor's Gold medal

February 16, 2023 10:25 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MB

You Had to Be There makes its long-awaited return on #OTBAM, as ex-Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Ger & Shane to run through the best performances she's ever witnessed live. 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 | #Effortless...

You Had To Be There | Sue Ronan: Katie's Taylor's Gold medal

February 16, 2023 10:25 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MB

You Had to Be There makes its long-awaited return on #OTBAM, as ex-Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Ger & Shane to run through the best performances she's ever witnessed live. 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 | #Effortless...

The sporting world must normalize periods, including male coaches | Dr. Orlagh Farmer and Jen Hogan

February 15, 2023 20:15 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

All-Ireland winner with Cork, Dr. Orlagh Farmer, and journalist Jen Hogan joined Joe Molloy to discuss the impact of periods on young girls in sports and what changes can be made to better accommodate them.

THE NEWSROUND: "Hugo Keenan is unbeatable under the high ball" | Richard Keys is "never dull"

February 15, 2023 19:45 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy to discuss today's sports headlines. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Virtual Insanity! John Duggan's Golf Tips for the Genesis Invitational

February 14, 2023 23:40 - 6 minutes - 3.2 MB

Welcome 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!

A Slight Tangent: Should United fans stop Qatar? Can they? | Classless Pep | The pressure to drink

February 14, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Joe Molloy was once again joined by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for the latest edition of A Slight Tangent! After a few weeks away, there were any number of your emails for Joe to sift through first and foremost on this week's show. From the pressure to drink alcohol in social outings, to Dublin's inability to cater for anyone not interested in drinking, there was also plenty to get stuck into with Pep Guardiola's groveling apology and the prospect of Qatari inv...

The Newsround: Brilliant Liam Brady doc, Pep says sorry, Champions League football is back!

February 14, 2023 19:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by OTB's Mick McCarthy and Ann-Marie Donelan for Tuesday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

SATURDAY PANEL - Boxing with Jason Quigley, Emmet Brennan and Kevin Byrne

February 14, 2023 15:35 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Professional boxers Jason Quigley and Emmet Brennan join OTB's John Duggan and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun to look at the latest developments in Irish boxing. The lads discuss the decision to boycott the world championships, the struggles to survive as a pro and Jason's return to the ring at the National Stadium in April.

Kavitha A. Davidson: Racism remains despite Mahomes/Hurts Super Bowl breakthrough

February 13, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by sports journalist and broadcaster Kavitha A. Davidson to discuss Sunday night's Super Bowl victory for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Newsround: Ireland reach a new level of brilliance against France

February 13, 2023 19:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by OTB's Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack for this evening's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Performance Rankings: Ireland's dominance, Manchester's perfect weekend

February 13, 2023 10:15 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

This week's Performance Rankings are dominated by Ireland's brilliant performance vs. France at the weekend and Manchester's straight wins across the Premier League and the Women's Super League. 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 Gi...

Super Bowl LVII thriller: Mahomes future goat? Mike Carslon

February 13, 2023 10:10 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MB

Mike Carlson joins Ger and Johnny to reflect on a thrilling Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. 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: Getting carried away, horse racing concerns and fiery Pep

February 12, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Dion Fanning of The Currency and Assistant Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail Hugh Farrelly to go through the back pages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport this weekend.

Six Nations megaclash, Leeds manager speculation and half time shows - Saturday's Newsround

February 11, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

OTB's John Duggan was joined by Aidan Delaney and Cameron Hill to discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport today.

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