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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

FAI leaks, Brendan Rodgers' exit strategy & Munster pick up a win | Sunday's Newsround

October 16, 2022 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Ann-Marie Donelan and Arthur James O'Dea for Sunday's edition of the Newsround.

Klopp claims club can't compete with City's wealth | Leinster win at Connacht | THE NEWSROUND

October 15, 2022 12:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon joined John Duggan for The Newsround on Saturday's Off The Ball.

BEST OF OTB: Ireland qualify for World Cup | Wood's best XV | Remembering Dillon Quirke

October 14, 2022 14:30 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, and Will O'Callaghan bring you through some of the best bits from OTB, OTBAM, and our podcasts from the past week on The Best Of.

THE CRAPPY QUIZ HAS BEEN SAVED! | Larry Birr, Who's your Daddy Barry and the Monaghan Machete ⁉️

October 14, 2022 11:45 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

The Crappy Quiz will remain the Crappy Quiz, with thanks to Sportspass.ie! Ger Gilroy is back in the host chair, as Adrian, Will and Shane battle it out for the honours. #YouWinYouChoose #Sportspass2023 The Crappy Quiz is brought to you by Sportspass.ie - a unique fundraiser by Russell Rovers GAA club in Cork.

Damian Browne | From New York to Galway

October 14, 2022 09:45 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

Former Connacht and Leinster player Damian Browne joined Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM after his 112-day odyssey rowing across the Atlantic. 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

UEFA open investigation over Hampden song | Should Sexton play on beyond the World Cup? | THE NEWSROUND

October 13, 2022 18:55 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

It's Mick McCarthy and Cathal Mullaney alongside Nathan Murphy for Thursday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Irish Parkinson's Golf triumphs in Four Nations Tournament | Ronan O'Kelly

October 13, 2022 09:40 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MB

Ronan O'Kelly, organiser of the Ireland Parkinson's Golf team, joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after they won the Sport Parkinson's Four Nations tournament at The Belfry. 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

MARK YOUR CARD: Football | Is there a case for Liverpool? Will Haaland hold them up?

October 13, 2022 09:15 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

John Duggan is joined by former Ireland international Matt Holland to look at the big picks in the football world this week. Mark Your Card Football is all in association with Betway.com. Get Ireland-customer exclusive free bets, boosts and superboosts on the Premier League and more. 18+, T&Cs apply. Bet the responsible way - visit Dunlewey.net.

'Amber Barrett's the best of Ireland' | Singing shouldn't overshadow qualification success | The Newsround

October 12, 2022 18:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham, and OTB's own Mick McCarthy and Cathal Mullaney on Wednesday's Newsround. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

From Offaly to the Ferrari Formula 4 prodigy Alex Dunne

October 12, 2022 09:40 - 12 minutes - 5.53 MB

Offaly native and British Formula 4 champion Alex Dunne takes Shane for a spin around Mondello Park and talks about being selected for the Ferrari Driving Academy, Formula 1 ambitions, and being fearless behind the wheel. 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 B...

MARK YOUR CARD: Golf | Can a Journeyman jump the odds? | Views on Valderrama

October 12, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB

Join John Duggan for all the latest tips in the world of this week's golf including The Andalucía Masters & The Zozo Championship. Mark your card is in association with Betway.com. Follow the action with Betway's new Golf Tracker. 18+ only, T&Cs apply. Bet the responsible way - visit Dunlewey.net

Scotland v Ireland build-up | Champions League | O'Mahony injury | THE NEWSROUND

October 11, 2022 18:40 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Nathan Murphy, Mick McCarthy, and Richie McCormack join Joe Molloy for Tuesday's edition of The Newsround. The Newsround with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Suzuka shambles, Verstappen retains title | Jess McFadyen

October 11, 2022 09:30 - 18 minutes - 8.71 MB

Motorsport journalist Jess McFadyen joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to pick through a controversial Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on Sunday. 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 | Worrying Liverpool slide, Jessica Ziu ACL injury, Ireland's horror draw

October 10, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Joe Molloy is joined Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack to review the day's headlines. Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

Limp Liverpool, Ireland's Euros fixture | Performance Rankings

October 10, 2022 09:30 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Ger and Nathan look back on another weekend of sporting action in 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 Papers: Klopp's crossroads, boxing in 'big trouble', tough EURO '24 draw | O'Donovan & Cunningham

October 09, 2022 18:30 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan and Chief Sports Writer of the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham on the Sunday Paper Review. (7:00) 'I can see positives in Ireland's EURO 2024 draw.' (13:00) Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the seven-year itch. (26:00) A proposed solution to the GAA's issue with match officials. (35:00) 'It has been a terrible year for boxing - the sport's in big trouble.' (51:00) New York to Galway: the remarkable journey of Damien Browne.

Newsround: Ireland's nightmare draw, county deciders day, Verstappen's title win

October 09, 2022 13:14 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Arthur O'Dea and Ann Marie Donelan joined Joe Molloy to discuss Sunday's main sport stories on the Newsround. They also discussed the chances of qualification from Ireland's tough group for Euro 2024 with our match commentator Nathan Murphy.

THE SATURDAY PANEL - Referee abuse | Silent sidelines | Pushy parents

October 08, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Referee abuse, silent sidelines and pushy parents were all topics up for discussion on The Saturday Panel. John Duggan was joined by GAA referee Kevin O'Donnell, coach, founder of the 'Silent Sidelines' initiative Antonio Mantero and sports psychologist Keith Begley.

Can Bazunu stop Haaland? | Verstappen on pole | Saturday's Newsround

October 08, 2022 12:45 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon joined John Duggan to discuss Saturday's main sports stories on The Newsround.

The longest CRAPPY QUIZ ever! | Will & Tommy face off as Adrian knows nothing as usual ⁉️

October 07, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Tommy Rooney, Will O'Callaghan and Adrian Barry are head to head to head as Mick McCarthy returns as host for one of the longest quizzes in the history of the shoutiest segment in Irish radio 📻

Ronaldo's testimonial, Celtic battle for World Cup place

October 07, 2022 09:45 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

Adrian, Shane, Col and Kathleen react to the biggest stories of the morning. Timestamps below. (01:00) – Ronaldo (06:00) – How sport is run (14:10) – Sports Pages (19:40) – Ireland to face Scotland in World Cup qualifier 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 ...

Sharing the podium with Schumacher, Inside F1: Lee McKenzie

October 07, 2022 09:30 - 18 minutes - 8.33 MB

Formula 1 broadcaster Lee McKenzie joins Shane on #OTBAM to share her stories from the paddock, with her new book, 'Inside F1', out 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

Max Verstappen's impending championship - Red Bull's potential repercussions - F1 with Jess McFadyen

October 06, 2022 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Nathan Murphy speaks to Jess McFadyen about Max Verstappen's impending championship victory and the potential violations made by Red Bull.

The Newsround: Rovers 'not having a go', United struggle in Cyprus, cheating in Irish dancing

October 06, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Nathan Murphy was joined by Joe Molloy and Richie McCormack to run through the day's major stories including a cheating scandal which has blighted the world of Irish dancing. The Newsround thanks to Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Mark Your Card: Football | Who's looking good in the Premier League?

October 06, 2022 09:52 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

John Duggan is joined by Graham Gartland to chat through some of the top picks amongst this weekend's games. Mark Your Card: Football is all in association with Betway.com. Get Ireland-customer exclusive free bets, boosts and superboosts on the Premier League and more. 18+, T&Cs apply. Bet the responsible way. Visit dunlewey.net.

Ireland's superstar sprinter | Israel Olatunde

October 06, 2022 09:30 - 19 minutes - 9.02 MB

European finalist and 100m national record holder Israel Olatunde joins Shane on #OTBAM to talk about an insane breakthrough year for the Dundalk man. 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

Haaland the robot, sexy Graham, sports pages | OTB AM reacts

October 06, 2022 09:30 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

Ger and Shane look back at the Champion's League action, how the Irish played in the Championship's mid-week fixtures and take a look at the morning's backpages. 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

Will Benn v Eubank go ahead? | BBBC ban bout after Benn’s positive drugs test | Gavan Casey

October 05, 2022 19:10 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Promoter Eddie Hearn is seeking a court injunction to allow Saturday’s clash of Chris Eubank Junior and Conor Benn to go ahead. Benn tested positive for a fertility drug, but he hasn't been charged with a rule violation and remains free to fight with the B sample yet to be tested. Benn has since passed a test by the UK Anti-Doping Agency and both fighters wish to proceed with the bout. Gavan Casey from the42.ie joined Joe to discuss whether the bout at London’s O2 Arena will go ahead.

THE NEWSROUND: Celtic, City and Chelsea in Champions League action | Benn v Eubank off?

October 05, 2022 18:40 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy to discuss tonight’s sports headlines The Newsround with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Passing It On | Lauren & Johnny Magee

October 05, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer Lauren Magee and her father, also a former Dub, Johnny Magee sit down to discuss how sport has shaped their relationship and learnings from life. #EffortlessFlow | @GilletteUK

MARK YOUR CARD: GOLF | PGA Tour picks!

October 05, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MB

Join John Duggan for all the latest tips in the world of this week's golf! Mark your card is in association with Betway.com. Follow the action with Betway's new Golf Tracker. 18+ only, T&Cs apply. Bet the responsible way.

Rugby concussion, Ireland's dream qualifying group | OTB AM Reacts

October 05, 2022 09:30 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

Ger, Shane and Cathal react to the latest sports stories and take a look at the back pages. Including Scotland's report into rugby concussions and what Ireland dream qualifying group for the World Cup could be. 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 ass...

YHtBT: Matt Jarvis - 5 goals in 20 minutes

October 05, 2022 09:30 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Former Wolves winger, Matt Jarvis picked his 5 moments for this week's installment of 'You Had To Be There' Timestamps below: (01:00) – Beckham v Greece 2001 (09:00) – Aaron Lennon - FA Youth Cup 2002 (15:30) – Ronaldo v Man United 2003 (24:30) – Aguero v Newcastle 2015 (30:50) – Messi v Celtic 2016 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 th...

5 goals in 20 minutes: You Had To Be There | Matt Jarvis

October 05, 2022 09:30 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Former Wolves winger, Matt Jarvis picked his 5 moments for this week's installment of 'You Had To Be There' Timestamps below: (01:00) – Beckham v Greece 2001 (09:00) – Aaron Lennon - FA Youth Cup 2002 (15:30) – Ronaldo v Man United 2003 (24:30) – Aguero v Newcastle 2015 (30:50) – Messi v Celtic 2016 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 th...

A Slight Tangent... | 'Only morons boo', real fans don't walk out & sports specialisation

October 04, 2022 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Team OTB's Mick McCarthy, Arthur James O'Dea and Will O'Callaghan for another edition of A Slight Tangent on Tuesday's Off The Ball. Is booing the preserve of morons, or acceptable in the right circumstances? How young is too young to stop children playing multiple sports? Have you ever seen anyone quite like Erling Haaland?! All that and more was up for discussion in another edition of A Slight Tangent! Get in touch via [email protected] NOW!

THE NEWSROUND: Champions League | Every Man Olympics? | All-Star nominees revealed

October 04, 2022 18:45 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

It's Richie McCormack and Mick McCarthy alongside Joe Molloy for this evening's Newsround. The Newsround with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Who'd be a GAA ref? OTB AM reacts

October 04, 2022 09:30 - 15 minutes - 7.3 MB

Ger, Shane and Cathal run through the latest sports stories of the morning and ask the question, who'd be a GAA ref? 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

Legendary boxing promoter Barry Hearn: Joshua v Fury, Katie Taylor

October 04, 2022 09:30 - 18 minutes - 8.59 MB

Legendary boxing promoter Barry Hearn joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to discuss whether Fury-Joshua will get over the line, as well as if Katie Taylor will get a homecoming fight in Croke Park. 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 Gill...

'If Keane is Rocky, Erling Haaland has come to take down Manchester United' | The Newsround

October 03, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack to run through the day's headlines. Inescapably, the discussion turned toward Erling Haaland, his father Alfie, and Roy Keane on another weekend where the Norwegian striker stole the show for Manchester City. The Newsround in association with @Gillette | #effortlessflow

Tagovailoa's concussion raises questions for NFL

October 03, 2022 09:30 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

NFL analyst Mike Carlson joins Ger and Johnny on #OTBAM as the fallout continues from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's concussion on Thursday night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30 am 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 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

United and Liverpool struggle | Andy Moran take a bow | Performance Rankings

October 03, 2022 09:25 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Who were the real winners and losers from another busy weekend of sport? Ger and Johnny have their say in the Gillette Labs Performance Rankings. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30 am 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 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

SPR | Paul O'Donovan out-rows fame, remembering Brian Mullins, why fans care more than players | Gary O'Toole & Michael Verney

October 02, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Irish Olympic swimmer Gary O'Toole and journalist Michael Verney for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Remembering the late, great Brian Mullins. (16:30) Paul O'Donovan and the expectations of fame. (30:00) 'Footballers don't take football as seriously as fans - it's messed up.' (39:00) Paul Kimmage tells the remarkable story of Jimmy Dunne. (49:30) Concussion: Player welfare in the NFL and rugby. (01:02:00) GAA journalism and the hunt f...

What sparked Munster's slump and can Rowntree get them out of it? | Sunday Newsround

October 02, 2022 12:30 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Team OTB's Arthur James O'Dea and Ann-Marie Donelan for Sunday's edition of the Newsround.

THE NEWSROUND: Brian Mullins RIP | North London derby | Leinster win at Ulster

October 01, 2022 12:45 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon joined John Duggan to discuss Saturday's main sports stories on The Newsround.

PAUL O'DONOVAN INTERVIEW | Reflections on yet another World rowing gold medal

October 01, 2022 09:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Olympic and World champion rower Paul O'Donovan joined John Duggan for a chat on OTB Saturday. Paul is an ambassador for the National Dairy Council who are launching the next phase of its campaign – ‘From the Ground Up’. The campaign highlights the hard work and commitment required by top athletes and dairy farmers to be top of their game.

Chaos reigns in one of the most controversial quizzes ever! | THE C̶R̶A̶A̶A̶... HAPPY QUIZ

September 30, 2022 15:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

It’s Will vs. Adrian vs. Nathan in this week’s quiz of sporting factoids!

"I didn't know how to deal with it.. I felt like I was on my own" | Andrew Porter, Eimear Considine & Billy Dardis | Tackle Your Feelings

September 30, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

[TW: Mental health & eating disorders] Irish rugby internationals Andrew Porter, Eimear Considine & Billy Dardis join Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat about their roles as ambassadors for the Tackle Your Feelings campaign and the circumstances that makes the cause so important to them. #TackleYourFeelings | @TYFIreland | @RugbyPlayersIRE

Irish waves, the best in the world | Surfer Richie Fitzgerald

September 30, 2022 09:35 - 17 minutes - 8.19 MB

Irish surfer, Richie Fitzgerald joined Shane Hannon in studio to speak about his career catching waves. 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: Aki to miss November games | Football's journeymen

September 29, 2022 18:35 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Joe Molloy and Richie McCormack join Nathan Murphy to discuss today's main sports stories on The Newsround. The Newsround is in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Can Verstappen wrap up F1 title? Jess McFadyen

September 29, 2022 09:30 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MB

Jess McFadyen of Motorsport.com joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as Max Verstappen could wrap up this year's Drivers Championship at the Singapore Grand Prix this 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

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