OTB Daily
3,294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsSubscribe 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
Tom Brady's legacy and influence on the NFL | U2 and the most memorable Super Bowl halftime show
February 10, 2023 16:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBAhead of SuperBowl LVII this Sunday, the author of The Dynasty, Jeff Benedict, joined Ger Gilroy to discuss Tom Brady stepping back into retirement.
The Friday Firepit: Crying & Cameras at Sporting Events
February 10, 2023 10:50 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBThe OTB AM crew brought back the Friday Firepit to discuss tearful sporting moments and videoing sporting events. 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
Around the World: Worst half-way line goals, Dark retreats
February 10, 2023 10:45 - 11 minutes - 5.45 MBShane Hannon takes us around the world as we go from the worst half-way line goals in Germany to darkness retreats in the US. 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 Dadcast S3 Ep.1 | We're back, baby!
February 10, 2023 10:03 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWhether you want it or not, THE DADCAST IS BACK! Yes, the whole crew is back together - Ger Gilroy, Nathan Murphy, Dave McIntyre & Adrian Barry are reunited and apparently, still struggling at this whole parenting thing... Email the dads your own screw-ups - [email protected]! #Dadcast | @NiveaUK
THE NEWSROUND: Herring in for Sheehan | Crokes confirmed as champions
February 09, 2023 19:45 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBMick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Nathan Murphy to chat through Thursday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
SUPER BOWL LVII: Can Mahomes stop the Eagles? | Mike Carlson
February 09, 2023 10:25 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBNFL broadcaster Mike Carlson joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs take on Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles in an enthralling Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night. 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 wit...
EXPLAINED: Why Gordon Elliott received £1000 fine after Zanahiyr tests positive for banned substance
February 08, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBMark Boylan of the Irish Field joined Joe Molloy to break down the circumstances surrounding Gordon Elliot's fine after his horse was found to have tested positive for a banned substance in Cheltenham last year.
LeBron James breaks the all-time scoring record | The GOAT?| Vinson Cunningham
February 08, 2023 20:15 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBVinson Cunningham of The New Yorker joined Joe Molloy to reflect on LeBron James breaking the scoring record in the NBA.
THE NEWSROUND: LeBron breaks NBA record | Fine for Gordon Elliott | Conway injury
February 08, 2023 19:45 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBRichie McCormack and Will O’Callaghan joined Joe Molloy to chat through Wednesday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Virtual Insanity! John Duggan's Golf Tips for the WM Phoenix Open
February 08, 2023 18:15 - 5 minutes - 4.98 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!
THE NEWSROUND: Joe makes his return! | Could Man City be relegated? | Sexton deserves a blimp
February 07, 2023 19:40 - 27 minutes - 25 MBRichie McCormack and Mick McCarthy joined the returning Joe Molloy to chat through Tuesday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Sultans of Ping drummer Morty McCarthy
February 07, 2023 10:30 - 8 minutes - 3.97 MBTheir music has closed out Off The Ball every night for years on Newstalk. This morning, Ger finally got to chat to Sultans of Ping drummer, Morty McCarthy. 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
Performance Rankings: City charged, Ireland to win World Cup?
February 07, 2023 10:15 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBGer, Shane & Cameron pick through a hectic weekend of sport (there was a lot of it) and break out the traffic lights for the Performance Rankings 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
Sunday Paper Review: Katie confirmation, "mean-spirited" Glen and time for a Superleague?
February 05, 2023 16:15 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBOTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Chief Sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Football Correspondent with the42.ie Gavin Cooney to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.
Sunday's Newsround: Taylor v Serrano a step closer and hurling is back!
February 05, 2023 15:10 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBOTB's Will O'Callaghan was joined by Aidan Delaney, Ann Marie Donelan and Nathan Murphy to look at the biggest sport stories of the day.
Saturday's Newsround: Late change in Cardiff, the Hurling League is back and Glen drop appeal
February 04, 2023 14:40 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOTB's John Duggan is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and sports journalist Will O'Callaghan to look at today's big stories in the world of sport.
Jeff Reinebold talks Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl, NFL in Ireland & a whole lot more!
February 03, 2023 13:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBRenowned coach and NFL analyst Jeff Reinebold joined Ger Gilroy on Friday's Off The Ball. Ahead of the clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in next weekend's Super Bowl, Jeff shared his thoughts on what will occur in Arizona and a whole lot more.
Friday Firepit: National anthems & micing up GAA refs
February 03, 2023 10:25 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn the new OTB AM weekly segment, the OTB gang take a chance to discuss the burning topics of their choosing. 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
Katie Taylor and Croke Park: Is Eddie Hearn trying to get a better deal from the GAA?
February 02, 2023 20:45 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBGavan Casey of The 42 joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the back-and-forth between Eddie Hearn and the GAA over Katie Taylor's potential fight in Croke Park.
Will Katie Taylor ever fight at Croke Park? | Furlong ruled out of Wales clash | THE NEWSROUND
February 02, 2023 19:45 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBRichie McCormack and Will O'Callaghan joined Nathan Murphy for Thursday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
You Had to Be There: Eric Donovan on Katie Taylor, Bernard Dunne
February 02, 2023 10:25 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBRetired boxer Eric Donovan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon to provide the latest edition 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
Around the World: Empire state building, Ligue 1 Football manager
February 02, 2023 10:25 - 10 minutes - 4.79 MBShane Hannon runs Ger Gilroy through various sports stories 'Around the World' that you may have missed this week. 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: Eric Donovan - Katie Taylor, Bernard Dunne
February 02, 2023 10:25 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBRetired boxer Eric Donovan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon to provide the latest edition 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
Virtual Insanity! John Duggan's Golf Tips for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
February 01, 2023 23:10 - 6 minutes - 3.2 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!
Tom Brady retires again | What's next? | The greatest NFL quarterback of all time? | MIKE CARLSON
February 01, 2023 20:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBMick McCarthy was joined by Mike Carlson to discuss Tom Brady's second retirement.
The GOAT gone for good | No Gatland grudge | Doherty's deadline move | THE NEWSROUND
February 01, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBRichie McCormack and Arthur O'Dea joined Mick McCarthy for Wednesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Matt Doherty's move to Spain | Appeal ordered between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes | THE NEWSROUND
January 31, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBMick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Michael Verney for Tuesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Super Bowl build-up, The Eagles chances | Phoebe Schecter
January 31, 2023 10:20 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBGer Gilroy and Shane Hannon talk NFL and the Super Bowl with former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter, now of Sky Sports. 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
Caitlin Thompson: Men's tennis would be better without best-of-five matches | Sabalenka's remarkable journey to Grand Slam success
January 30, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBAdrian Barry was joined by Racquet Magazine's Caitlin Thompson to reflect on this year's Australian Open after wins for Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka in the first Grand Slam of 2023.
THE NEWSROUND: McIlroy magic | Dyche can save Everton | Club controversy rolls on
January 30, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOTB's Adrian Barry was joined by commentator Dave McIntyre and Richie McCormack to go through the day's sport stories.
Dominant Djokovic, Sabalenka’s psychology | Jenny Claffey
January 30, 2023 10:10 - 16 minutes - 7.43 MBGer Gilroy, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig were joined by Jenny Claffey to review the men’s and women’s final of The Australian Open. 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
Performance Rankings: Fabinho's tackle, League is back
January 30, 2023 10:10 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBGer Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by Nathan Murphy for Monday’s Gillette 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 Paper Review: The return of the League, Six Nations nerves and is the Mullins dynasty the greatest?
January 29, 2023 18:50 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBOTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Independent's Michael Verney and soccer correspondent with the Irish Times Gavin Cummiskey to look through the backpages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport.
Sunday's Newsround: Djokovic dominates, Hollywood Wrexham and the league is back!
January 29, 2023 18:20 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBOTB's John Duggan was joined by Aidan Delaney and Ann Marie Donelan to talk about all the big stories in the sporting world.
Saturday's Newsround: Teams of the year, GAA leagues return and Six Nations predictions
January 28, 2023 14:40 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBOTB's John Duggan was joined by Aidan Delaney and Will O'Callaghan to look at the biggest sport stories of the day and give their opinions on the Premier League, National Football League and Six Nations
The Crappy Quiz | Johnny Ward is back again!
January 27, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBJohnny Ward was back in the hot seat for this morning's Crappy Quiz! And it went just about as well as you might have imagined... Reigning champ Will O'Callaghan was up against Shane Hannon and Arthur James O'Dea to see if he could retain his crown. Enjoy!
Tara Sullivan: NFL championship games, 'wilting' Dallas Cowboys and sporting clichés
January 27, 2023 14:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBJohnny Ward was joined by Tara Sullivan of the Boston Globe and OTB's own Will O'Callaghan to preview this weekend's two conference championship games.
The Friday Firepit: The perfect dinner party
January 27, 2023 10:25 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIntroducing the Friday Firepit. Colm asks the OTB AM team his burning question of the week. This week he poses the question, who are the 3 sporting people, alive who you'd invite to a dinner party? 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...
Around the World: Djokovic's dad, inspiring Scottish speeches
January 27, 2023 10:20 - 17 minutes - 8.24 MBShane Hannon takes us Around the World to find the sporting stories that were forgotten about throughout the week. 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: Kilmacud don't want a replay | Irish players on the move|
January 26, 2023 20:05 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBArthur O'Dea and Richie McCormack joined Nathan Murphy to discuss today's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Jess Kelly: Why we get feed unwanted social media content
January 26, 2023 10:05 - 17 minutes - 8.08 MBJess Kelly and Cameron Hill joined Ger and Shane to discuss algorithms and why we get fed certain content on social media and what can be done to combat harmful content. 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
Paris Olympic dream more alive than ever | Irish boxer Grainne Walsh
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 8.82 MBIrish Boxer, Grainne Walsh joined Ger and Shane following her big national win over Amy Broadhurst to speak about overcoming injury and her Olympic dream. 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: Beef between Reed and Rory | "Batty was better than Ince" | Glen lodge appeal
January 25, 2023 19:40 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBMick McCarthy and Ann-Marie Donelan joined Richie McCormack for Wednesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Where would the Australian Open be without Novak Djokovic? | Molly McElwee
January 25, 2023 17:50 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBRichie McCormack was joined by journalist Molly McElwee to reflect on what's been happening in the Australian Open. Is there anybody out there to stop Novak Djokovic on his run to a 22nd Grand Slam after he outclassed the No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-final this morning? And on the women's side of the draw, could Victoria Azarenka be about to win her third Grand Slam title, and what would be her first since 2013!
Australian Open, Djockovic dominance | Catherine Murphy
January 25, 2023 10:10 - 10 minutes - 5.04 MBSports journalist Catherine Murphy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM live from Melbourne as the business end of the Australian Open gets underway. 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
Virtual Insanity! John Duggan's Golf Tips for the Farmers Insurance Open
January 24, 2023 22:45 - 10 minutes - 4.82 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!
Tuesday's Newsround: More Kilmacud-Glen fallout, Oscar buzz & Everton in absolute turmoil
January 24, 2023 19:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBRichie McCormack was joined by Mick McCarthy and Ann-Marie Donelan for a run through the day's major sports stories. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
MDMA & Eamon McGee: How to disrupt the radicalisation of young males
January 24, 2023 10:30 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBEx-Dublin footballer Michael Darragh MacAuley & former Donegal player Eamon McGee join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to delve into Andrew Tate, and what attracts young males to his particular brand of masculinity. 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 associat...
The Newsround | The 'officials have let them down', where next for Lampard? Arsenal new kids on the block
January 23, 2023 19:55 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBRichie McCormack was joined by Ann-Marie Donelon and Mick McCarthy for the Monday edition of The Newsround. The Newsround with GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
Performance Rankings: WSL left in the cold, club final fallout
January 23, 2023 10:20 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBGer, Shane & Kathleen chew over the highs and lows from all the weekend's sport in the 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