OTB Daily
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Episodes
Sunday Paper Review: Club's big day, sport vs motherhood and the declining matchday experience
January 22, 2023 17:10 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBOTB’s John Duggan is joined by former Dublin Gaelic Footballer Mick O'Keeffe, and the Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail, Orla McElroy to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.
Sunday's Newsround: Arsenal v Man United memories, Harrington's resurgence and club updates.
January 22, 2023 16:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOTB's John Duggan was joined by Aidan Delaney and Ann Marie Donelan to look back at the day's sporting news.
THE SATURDAY PANEL - Ulster GAA Panel with Enda Gormley, Conleith Gilligan and Tony Scullion
January 21, 2023 16:10 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBOTB's John Duggan was joined by Derry GAA legends Enda Gormley, Tony Scullion and Conleith Gilligan to look ahead to the All Ireland Senior Club Football Final between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes. The lads also looked at the recent rise in Ulster hurling and football and discussed possible discipline issues in the club game.
Saturday's Newsround: Liverpool's struggles, Murray's heroics and boxing's embarrassment
January 21, 2023 15:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBOTB's John Duggan was joined by Aidan Delaney and Will O'Callaghan to look at everything happening in the world of sport including Liverpool v Chelsea, Andy Murray's heroic exit at the Australian Open and the scandals surrounding Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith.
The Crappy Quiz | 'Adrian, you seriously need to stop cursing!'
January 20, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn its third outing of 2023, the Crappy Quiz thankfully descended into farce once again. Adrian Barry, Nathan Murphy and last week's winner Will O'Callaghan went toe-to-toe-to-toe on Friday's Off The Ball. Enjoy!
OTB ROADSHOW: Louise Quinn, Roisin Upton, Aisling Daly & Sarah Byrne: Celebrating Irish women in sport!
January 20, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBRascals Brewing Company hosted a brilliant event on Wednesday night where OTB's own Aisling O'Reilly was joined by Ireland football international Louise Quinn, hockey Olympian Roisin Upton, Special Olympics basketballer Sarah Byrne and Irish MMA star Aisling Daly for Mnáwesome - Celebrating the success of Irish Women in Sport! The event was all to raise money for Women's Aid.
Around the World: Usain Bolt scammed, Chloe Kim to the rescue
January 20, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 5.29 MBShane Hannon and Adrian Barry take you through some of the sports stories that maybe didn't make the headlines this week, varying from Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim's rescue of a fellow snowboarder up a mountain to a screamer goal by polish amputee football player Marcin Oleksy. 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. ...
THE NEWSROUND: Murray battles through epic | Mick McCarthy back in the game
January 19, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB📰Arthur O’Dea and Richie McCormack joined Nathan Murphy to chat through this evening’s sports headlines on The Newsround. #otbnr | with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Murray battles through epic | Mick McCarthy back in the game | THE NEWSROUND
January 19, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB📰Arthur O’Dea and Richie McCormack joined Nathan Murphy to chat through this evening’s sports headlines on The Newsround. #otbnr | with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Canada gymnastics is 'rotting from the top down and the bottom up' | Amelia Cline, Gymnasts 4 Change
January 19, 2023 18:30 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBNathan Murphy was joined by co-founder of Gymnasts 4 Change Amelia Cline on Thursday's Off The Ball. One among hundreds of gymnasts who have discussed the horrors they underwent as young elite athletes, Amelia recalled to us her own story and the ongoing battle to make accountable those who inflicted and enabled such damaging behaviour. If you need support today, you can call the Samaritans day or night on 116 123 or email [email protected].
YHtBT: | Ken Doherty - A hotel room with Dunphy, a Wimbledon final with the Iron Maiden
January 19, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBFormer Snooker World Champion Ken Doherty joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM and delivers a sensational list as he tells us why You Had to Be There Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
A hotel room with Dunphy, a Wimbledon final with the Iron Maiden | Ken Doherty's You Had to Be There
January 19, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBFormer Snooker World Champion Ken Doherty joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM and delivers a sensational list as he tells us why You Had to Be There Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Virtual Insanity! John Duggan's Golf Tips for the American Express
January 18, 2023 23:35 - 7 minutes - 6.5 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!
First look at FIFA-less EA Sports FC, in-app purchases, carbon-aware consoles | Jess Kelly's Gaming Guide
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBNewstalk's tech guru Jess Kelly is back with her Gaming Guide on #OTBAM, as EA share the first images of their first football game without the FIFA tag, while Microsoft release a carbon-aware Xbox (oh, and can someone turn off Shane's in-app purchases, please?) Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live week...
The Newsround | Murray back from the brink, fan lunacy at the NLD, a Healy sting in the tail for Ireland?
January 17, 2023 19:51 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWill O'Callaghan was joined by Richie McCormack and Mick McCarthy for the Tuesday edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow
Molly McElwee on Andy Murray's epic win, Novak Djokovic's comeback & Raducanu vs Gauff
January 17, 2023 18:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJournalist Molly McElwee joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss Andy Murray's remarkable first round win in the Australian Open on Tuesday's Off The Ball. With Novak Djokovic also picking up a win on his return to Melbourne and extreme weather conditions halting the play in other instances, there was plenty to talk about.
Are games too long? | Colm's Break Point sales pitch to Adrian | Which non-Big 6 clubs do Irish people support?
January 17, 2023 10:40 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBColm hops into the #OTBAM studio to close out the show. Chaos ensues... Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Murray battles through pain | Kyrgios' withdrawal | Australian Open breakdown | Catherine Murphy
January 17, 2023 10:35 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBShane Hannon and Adrian Barry were joined by Irish journalist Catherine Murphy live from the Australian Open to recap the latest matches, talk about why tennis needs new characters as well as providing her opinion on Eddie Jones' appointment to the Australian head coach position before the Rugby World Cup. Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FO...
The Newsround | 'Laws or rules', the title race, and what sport should you attend in America?
January 16, 2023 19:50 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBNathan Murphy was joined by Richie McCormack and Mick McCarthy for the Monday edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
'Miseryside' for Liverpool & Everton | Cliffords rule Croker | London is red | Performance Rankings
January 16, 2023 10:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this week's Performance Rankings, the #OTBAM crew discuss a packed weekend of Premier League action and another brawl involving a Tyrone side at Croke Park. Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Kyrgios is OUT | Djokovic to win Australian Open? | Swiatek dominance | Jenny Claffey
January 16, 2023 10:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBFormer tennis pro Jenny Claffey joined #OTBAM to talk about the Australian Open. Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Sunday Paper Review - Liverpool's worst ever display, Owen Farrell's non-suspension
January 15, 2023 14:40 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBJoe Molloy is joined by Dion Fanning and Tommy Martin to review this weekend's papers and discuss the biggest sporting topics of the week.
Why doesn't the government back football like it does rugby and GAA?
January 13, 2023 19:30 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBJohnny Ward was joined by Mick McCarthy and Will O'Callaghan on Friday's Off The Ball! Following comments made earlier today by departing FAI Chair Roy Barrett concerning the financial aid afforded to rugby and GAA clubs over their soccer counterparts, the lads discussed why such a disparity exists.
The Crappy Quiz | Johnny Ward brings his peculiar brand of chaos to proceedings
January 13, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn its second outing of 2023, the Crappy Quiz had a slightly familiar feel to it on Friday's Off The Ball. Thanks to Adrian Barry's late, late pull out, Arthur James O'Dea was drafted in for a replay of last week's quiz, with Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon vying for some revenge. Needless to say, with Johnny Ward hosting it was anything but dull!
Davy Russell is back! Racing Post's David Jennings explains how it all came about
January 13, 2023 14:30 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBFollowing Davy Russell's surprise return to the saddle weeks after he announced his retirement, Johnny Ward was joined by the Racing Post's David Jennings to discuss the legendary Irish jockey's decision to return.
Breakpoint: Makers of the new Netflix tennis documentary series
January 13, 2023 06:20 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MBAdrian and Colm are joined by producer James Gay-Rees and showrunner Kari Lia, the makers of Netflix's newest tennis documentary, Breakpoint. 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
Drive To Survive spawning second-rate successors? | Kearns hits out at O'Byrne Cup | THE NEWSROUND
January 12, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBJoe Molloy and Richie McCormack joined Nathan Murphy for Thursday's Newsround. 🗞️ #OTBNR with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Around the World: Pickleball's global takeover, Zidane on top
January 12, 2023 10:20 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MBIn the latest edition of Around the World, Shane Hannon brings the whackiest sports stories happening right now. 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: Tommy Walsh - 'I wish I wasn't there'
January 12, 2023 10:15 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB9-time All-Ireland winner Tommy Walsh joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM to run through his favourite live performances, as You Had to Be There returns! 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
You Had to Be There: Tommy Walsh 'I wish I wasn't there'
January 12, 2023 10:15 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB9-time All-Ireland winner Tommy Walsh joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM to run through his favourite live performances, as You Had to Be There returns! 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
Challenges facing mothers returning to sport | Emma Byrne and Louise Galvin
January 11, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBRepublic of Ireland legend and COYGIG Pod co-host, Emma Byrne, and Ireland rugby international and Kerry footballer, Louise Galvin, joined Joe Molloy to discuss the difficulties faced by mothers in returning to elite sport. They chat about the lack of support and knowledge available and why some players prioritise their career over starting a family.
The Newsround: Could you dump your smart phone for a Nokia 3310? Joe's giving it a go!
January 11, 2023 19:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJoe Molloy was joined by Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack for the latest edition of the Newsround on Wednesday's Off The Ball. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Man City's virtual world: Jess Kelly's tech latest
January 11, 2023 10:30 - 13 minutes - 6.01 MBJess Kelly joined Ger & Shane to discuss the latest tech developments and Manchester City's new partnership with Sony. 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 Sony Open in Hawaii
January 10, 2023 22:30 - 8 minutes - 7.72 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!
A Slight Tangent: Roy Keane meets Tommy Tiernan, going off-grid, Jack Grealish, were Mayo great?
January 10, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBJoe 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) Woods, Brady, Williams: Are we living in the with GOATs of al GOATs? (09:00) Are Irish fans of the Premier League all hypocrites? (14:00) TOO MUCH SCROLLING! Joe Molloy has bought a Nokia 3310. (26:00) Car-crash TV? Roy Keane sits down with Tommy Tiernan. (40:00) Mick vs Arthur: The Jack Grealish Debate!
Why top women's players want to leave tennis | Molly McElwee
January 10, 2023 19:50 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBJoe Molloy was joined by journalist Molly McElwee to discuss the challenges facing elite women's tennis players on the WTA Tour. After Ash Barty's retirement last year at the age of 26, to Naomi Osaka's decision on Sunday to opt out of a fourth Grand Slam in three years, Molly and Joe discussed why this is happening in the women's game.
THE NEWSROUND: Kenny's film club | US Office is "rubbish" | Marx to Munster a non-runner
January 10, 2023 19:45 - 28 minutes - 26 MBKenny Cunningham and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy on Tuesday evening's edition of The Newsround, which turned into Kenny's Film Club. #OTBNR with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
LUNCHTIME WRAP - Carabao Cup quarter-finals, Hartson on Bale's retirement, Moran and Boyle talk Lee Keegan
January 10, 2023 12:50 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBWelcome to The OTB Lunchtime Wrap, a look at the top sports stories of the day at lunchtime, with Phil Egan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest sports news and what's happening today. You can also tune into OTB, our daily sports show from 7pm - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.
The Newsround | Viva Gareth Bale, Lee Keegan retires, Sexton and Furlong expected to be fit
January 09, 2023 19:50 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJoe Molloy was joined by Richie McCormack and Mick McCarthy for the Monday edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
LUNCHTIME WRAP - Keegan retires from inter-county football, Martinez appointed Portugal boss, Farrell cited for dangerous tackle, Kennedy a doubt for Cheltenham
January 09, 2023 13:17 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBWelcome to The OTB Lunchtime Wrap, a look at the top sports stories of the day at lunchtime, with Phil Egan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest sports news and what's happening today. You can also tune into OTB, our daily sports show from 7pm - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.
Performance Rankings: Potter struggles, Collins shines in FA Cup
January 09, 2023 10:15 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBIt's time to separate the top performers from the bottom feeders, as Ger & Shane go through the weekend's sport in 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: More Celtic Symphony drama, Kimmage vs Rowntree and do we like less football? | Foley and O'Carroll
January 08, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 74 MBJoe Molloy was joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Editor of TheJournal Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:20) Shane McGrath and Joe Brolly on the latest Up The Ra controversy (33:00) Report on how the ball is spending less time in play in football (40:00) Mick Foley on potentially changing the names of GAA stadia (45:00) How high is too high for a rugby tackle? (48:05) Paul Kimmage on his clash with Graham Rowntree on concussion (61:00) The latest news on Damar...
Davy Russell on retirement, Grand National memories and what's next
January 08, 2023 17:25 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB3 time Irish jump racing champion jockey Davy Russell sat down with Joe Molloy this week to discuss his decision to walk away from the sport, the fond memories he has in the saddle and what's next for him.
THE NEWSROUND: Quickfire predictions, FA Cup memories, Lampard on the brink?
January 07, 2023 16:25 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOff The Ball's John Duggan was joined by producer Aidan Delaney and Hurling Pod presenter Will O'Callaghan to go through the day's sporting news.
THE SATURDAY PANEL - 2023 Sporting Predictions
January 07, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBJohn Duggan was joined in studio by Roy Curtis, Tim McCarthy and on the line by Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh to look ahead to the sporting year and make their bold predictions and hopes for 2023.
How good is Evan Ferguson? | Smith's magic 9-darter | Healy to Scotland | THE BEST OF OTB
January 06, 2023 15:30 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBMick McCarthy and Will O'Callaghan joined Adrian Barry for a look back on some of the best interviews across OTB this week. (0'00" - 24'00") - Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan and Andy Dunne react to Ben Healy's move to Edinburgh. (24'00 - 38'00") - Brian Kerr on Evan Ferguson's week to remember in the Premier League. (38'00" - end) - Michael Smith wins his maiden PDC World Darts title.
The Crappy Quiz | 2023 gets off to a bang, and yet more Adrian Barry controversy!
January 06, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIt is a first outing in 2023 for the Crappy Quiz and what a line-up we have for you! Will O'Callaghan, the winningest player of 2022, went up against the all-conquering duo of the Crappy Christmas Quiz, Shane Hannon and Arthur James O'Dea. Enjoy!
Driving at 300k/ph, motorsport star James Roe
January 06, 2023 10:20 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MBIrish motorsport driver, James Roe joined Ger & Shane in studio to discuss his driving career in North America and the announcement of him signing with Andretti Autosport. 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
Ken Doherty: match fixing in snooker, Masters preview
January 06, 2023 10:15 - 16 minutes - 7.39 MBShane Hannon and Ger Gilroy were joined by he 1997 World Snooker Championship Ken Doherty to discuss the match-fixing scandal ongoing in the sport and to preview 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 | #Effortless...
THE NEWSROUND: "I got sacked for playing Football Manager" | Scotland to pick Healy for 6 Nations?
January 05, 2023 19:45 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBNathan Murphy was joined by Richie McCormack and Mick McCarthy for this evening's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette | #effortlessflow