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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.

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Episodes

Punchestown reaction | Taylor vs Serrano preview | How good is this Liverpool team? | THE NEWSROUND

April 30, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Andy Martin joins Shane Hannon for Saturday's edition of The Newsround chatting about all the biggest and best stories from the world of sport, including previewing Katie Taylor's fight in Madison Square Garden tonight.

SIMON CONDON | Riding a first winner aged 59 | Friday Night Racing

April 29, 2022 15:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Johnny Ward is joined by part-time amateur jockey Simon Condon who last week rode his first ever winner at the age of 59! #EveryRacingMoment | @HRIRacing

Ugly scenes at OTB Towers | Quizmaster challenged as ill-temper quiz boils over | Crappy Quiz

April 29, 2022 11:20 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

It's Adrian vs Mick vs Nathan in this week's quiz of sporting factoids. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Klopp signs new contract extension | Man United vs Chelsea preview | THE NEWSROUND

April 28, 2022 18:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by Joe Molloy & Richie McCormack for Thursday’s edition of The Newsround, chatting about all the biggest and best stories from the world of sport. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

Who will be drafted No.1 overall in the NFL Draft? | How does the NFL Combine affect the sport? | MEANINGFUL METRICS

April 28, 2022 16:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by OTB Sports’ Cian Fahey to predict who will be picked No.1 overall in the NFL draft using data and research. In association with Whoop | #UnlockYourself

BRIAN CAMPBELL: How Serrano BEATS Katie Taylor | Jake Paul's role in landmark fight | OTB AM

April 28, 2022 10:15 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Brian Campbell from CBS Sports, Showtime Boxing and Morning Kombat joined OTB AM to look ahead to Amanda Serrano & Katie Taylor going toe-to-toe on Saturday night with Eoin Sheahan and Joseph Conroy. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Taylor vs Serrano heats up | Benzema's Panenka | Champions League preview | The Newsround

April 27, 2022 18:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Richie McCormack & Mick McCarthy for Wednesday’s edition of The Newsround, chatting about all the biggest and best stories from the world of sport. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

TAYLOR V SERRANO: 'I'd love Katie to retire if she wins' | Superior Serrano? | ERIC DONOVAN

April 27, 2022 17:15 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Professional boxer Eric Donovan joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday's Off The Ball to preview Katie Taylor's much-anticipated bout with Amanda Serrano on Saturday night in New York City.

Champions League preview | Kilcoyne ruled out for season | Punchestown Day One | THE NEWSROUND

April 26, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Richie McCormack & Mick McCarthy for Tuesday’s edition of The Newsround, chatting about all the biggest and best stories from world of sport. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

BOXING: "Gulf In Quality between Fury And The Rest" | Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano Preview

April 26, 2022 10:33 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Boxing journalist Ronan Mullen joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to chat about Tyson Fury's retirement following his win against Dillian Whyte at Wembley and to preview Taylor v Serrano at MSG. #OTBAM with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow.

Merseyside derby reaction | GAA championship review | Premier League latest | THE NEWSROUND

April 25, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Richie McCormack & Dave McIntyre for Monday’s edition of The Newsround. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

Everton in Bottom Three, Joyce and Galway Rejoice in Castlebar | Gillette Labs Performance Rankings

April 25, 2022 11:40 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Eoin and Ger serve up the hits and misses from this weekend in the Gillette Labs Performance Rankings Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | 'Doesn't look good for Roy Keane' | Lowry meets Kimmage | Limerick's supremacy

April 24, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Ciarán Ó Raghallaigh and Timmy McCarthy joined Eoin Sheahan for the latest edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Among other topics, the lads discussed Roy Keane's prospective return to management (and reports which suggest he may not be the right man for the job), part two of Shane Lowry's sit-down interview with Paul Kimmage in the Sunday Independent, and what we learned about Limerick following Saturday's championship defeat of Waterford.

‘It’s the best against the best’ | PUNCHESTOWN PREVIEW | Racing Post’s David Jennings | My Racing Moment

April 23, 2022 15:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Racing Post’s David Jennings joins Johnny Ward to preview the Punchestown racing festival, as part of My Racing Moment. @HRIRacing #EveryRacingMoment

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Week in Review | Roy Curtis live in-studio & Kieran Cunningham

April 23, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Johnny Ward is joined by Roy Curtis and Kieran Cunningham for this week’s Saturday Panel, as they look back on this week’s biggest stories.

Grand National winner Paddy O’Hanlon | FNR

April 22, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Ger and Johnny are joined by Irish Grand National winning jockey Paddy O’Hanlon on this week’s Friday Night Racing! #EveryRacingMoment | @HRIRacing

Daniel Kinahan's UFC links | 'I'd love to speak to Dana White...' | Alan Dawson on OTB AM

April 22, 2022 12:35 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Alan Dawson from Insider joined this morning's OTB AM. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Crappy Quiz: Normal service resumes as two vets go toe-to-toe

April 22, 2022 12:23 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

The Crappy Quiz is back! This week it's Adrian Barry vs Ger Gilroy vs Will O'Callaghan. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

WHOOP UPDATE | Brian O’Driscoll on his training regime | Can O’Driscoll beat Team OTB in our triathlon?

April 22, 2022 11:40 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll chats to Ger Gilroy as part of Team OTB’s new Whoop challenge, as we take on a triathlon this June. In association with Whoop | #UnlockYourself

Can Mayo defy the odds and win the All-Ireland? Mick McCarthy crunches the numbers | Meaningful Metrics

April 21, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

OTB Sports’ Mick McCarthy joins Richie McCormack to look at the numbers behind Mayo’s recent All-Ireland exploits, and their chances of claiming glory this year. In association with Whoop | #UnlockYourself

Erik Ten Hag announced as Man United manager | URC trophy unveiled | Sainz signs Ferrari contract | THE NEWSROUND

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Richie McCormack is joined by Joe Molloy and Ann-Marie Donelan for Thursday’s edition of The Newsround, chatting about all the biggest and best stories from the world of sport. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

Will Fleury: The pathway from Bellator to the UFC

April 21, 2022 11:22 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

MMA fighter Will Fleury joined #OTBAM to look at his pathway to joining the UFC from Bellator, his injury, the challenges of COVID as a fighter and the future of Irish MMA. #OTBAM w/ @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

NICOLAS ROCHE | The future of cycling | A 'Drive to Survive' in pro cycling? | Bike road safety

April 21, 2022 11:19 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Former professional cyclist Nicolas Roche joined OTB AM to discuss the safety of road cycling, his life post his cycling career and to promote the Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club's new sponsorship deal. #OTBAM in association w/ Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

EXPLAINER: Why MTK has shut its doors to boxing | KIERAN CUNNINGHAM

April 20, 2022 19:50 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MB

Journalist Kieran Cunningham joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday's Off The Ball to details the reasons why MTK today ceased operating.

Manchester United implode at Anfield | Sean Cronin to retire | Premier League preview | THE NEWSROUND

April 20, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Richie McCormack and Adrian Barry for Wednesday’s edition of The Newsround, chatting about all the biggest and best stories from the world of sport. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

'I don't think we should change stadium during a campaign' | KATIE MCCABE INTERVIEW | WSL title race tight as ever

April 20, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe joins Joe Molloy to discuss her career, Ireland’s World Cup qualification hopes, and Arsenal’s title charge. @CadburyIreland

THE NEWSROUND | Liverpool vs Manchester United preview | GAA Championship review | Rooney & Derby relegated

April 19, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Richie McCormack and ------- for Tuesday’s edition of The Newsround, as they look back on the bumper weekend of sporting action. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

Liverpool triumph at Wembley | Kyrie Irving's Boston return | Gillette Performance Rankings

April 19, 2022 11:10 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Eoin Sheahan detailed the bad, the good and the great on the latest editions of #OTBAM's Gillette Performance Rankings. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Footballers failing drug tests | Kinahan 'all over the papers' | Shane Lowry

April 17, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Bernard Jackman and Sarah O'Donovan joined Joe Molloy for the latest edition of the Sunday Paper Review on OTB Sports.

MUNSTER V EXETER REACTION | Champions Cup last-16, 2nd leg | Liam Toland at Thomond Park

April 16, 2022 16:34 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Liam Toland joined John Duggan for immediate reaction to Munster's aggregate win over Exeter Chiefs at Thomond Park, to progress to the Heineken Champions Cup last-eight.

FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Dyche sacked, Ten Hag hands full, Man City-Liverpool dominance

April 16, 2022 13:49 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

On OTB Football Saturday it was Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward joining John Duggan in studio as usual. We looked ahead to Man City and Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final today, discussed a magic week of Champions League action, and Kenny Shiels' controversial comments. Football with @SkyIreland

PETER CANAVAN | Ulster championship preview, Darragh Canavan, Tyrone absentees, Clifford needs Sam

April 14, 2022 21:26 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Tyrone legend Peter Canavan joined John Duggan to take a look ahead to a hotly-contested Ulster Championship, which gets underway when All-Ireland champions Tyrone take on Fermanagh on Saturday. They discussed his dark horse picks for the year, why David Clifford needs to lift Sam Maguire to cement his legacy, and not discussing football at home with son Darragh.

Ireland vs Ukraine rescheduled | Leinster & Connacht teams | THE NEWSROUND

April 14, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by Mick McCarthy & Richie McCormack to discuss all the biggest and best stories on Thursday’s edition of The Newsround. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

Who's going to win the World Snooker Championship? Shane Hannon runs the numbers | MEANINGFUL METRICS

April 14, 2022 17:15 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

A very snappily dressed Shane Hannon was up for this week's Meaningful Metrics bringing us the numbers that matter for the World Snooker Championship. In association with Whoop | #UnlockYourself

Daniel Kinahan Downfall: It's Over - What Happens Now | Paul Williams

April 14, 2022 11:15 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Crime journalist Paul Williams reflects on this week's extraordinary developments regarding the Kinahan crime group - and the role played by the sport of boxing.

THE NEWSROUND | Kenny Shiels apologises | Champions League preview |Ten Hag to Man United

April 13, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Richie McCormack & Adrian Barry for Wednesday’s edition of The Newsround, talking about all the biggest and best stories from the world of sport, including the fallout from Kenny Shiels’ comments last night. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

Kellie Harrington interview: Her wedding, her dogs, post-Olypmic Gold mindset | OTB AM

April 13, 2022 10:05 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington joined #OTBAM for the launch of the SPAR Community Road Trip, and discussed her wedding, the next Olympics and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano fight. @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

Bob Arum flips on Daniel Kinahan | Reaction to extraordinary interview | Tyson Fury links | Boxing

April 13, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

OTB AM is joined by Irish Sun Crime Editor Stephen Breen and reacts to Bob Arum's interview with Newstalk Breakfast. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

DANIEL KINAHAN | What American sanctions mean for boxing & the Kinahan crime group

April 12, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Journalists Kieran Cunningham and Conor Lally joined Joe Molloy on Tuesday's Off The Ball to discuss the latest circumstances surrounding Daniel Kinahan, his involvement in boxing and the unprecedented international action taken against the Kinahan crime group.

THE NEWSROUND | Sweden vs Ireland reaction | Champions League preview | Dan McDonnell

April 12, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Richie McCormack and Dan McDonnell for Tuesday’s edition of The Newsround, with reaction from Sweden vs Ireland and preview of tonight’s Champions League action. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

The pitch side view of City vs Liverpool | Master's review | Nathan Murphy

April 11, 2022 12:35 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

OTB's Nathan Murphy joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to discuss the Premier League title race in light of attending the top of the table clash between Manchester City and Liverpool. Murphy also gave his thoughts on the standout performers from the Masters as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both posted top-three finishes at Augusta. In association with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

McIlroy's Masterful performance | Man United's poor form continues | Gillette Performance Rankings

April 11, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Eoin Sheahan and Ger Gilroy broke down the bad, the good and the great from a busy weekend of sport on Monday's Gillette Performance Rankings. In association with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

John McConnell: 'I'm an outsider and I like it' | FRIDAY NIGHT RACING

April 08, 2022 14:45 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Trainer John McConnell is this week's guest on Friday Night Racing. In association with @HRIRacing | #EveryRacingMoment

Crappy Quiz: Super tense Masters Special | INSTANT CLASSIC

April 08, 2022 09:55 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

A tradition unlike any other, the OTB AM Annual Crappy Quiz Masters Special is back! Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Who is going to win the Grand National? | MEANINGFUL METRICS

April 07, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

John Duggan was up for this week's Meaningful Metrics bringing us the numbers that matter for the Grand National. In association with Whoop | #UnlockYourself

MASTERS 2022 PREVIEW | 'I wouldn't put it past Tiger Woods' | DERMOT GILLEECE

April 06, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Golf journalist Dermot Gilleece joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday's Off The Ball to preview the 2022 Masters.

John Duggan's 'unsexy' pick for the Masters | Can Tiger really roar at Augusta? | The Cheap and Cheesy Augusta Menu

April 05, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

John Duggan joined #OTBAM for a very special edition of Virtual Insanity, which featured a mid-way lunch break, courtesy of Eoin Sheahan who broke down the cheap and cheesy Augusta menu. Nathan Murphy also looked at his picks for the title, much to Ger Gilroy's chagrin. Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

'Tiger Woods & Stone Cold Steve Austin - the parallels are obvious' | THE NEWSROUND

April 05, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Richie McCormack and Ronan Mullen for the latest edition of The Newsround on Tuesday's Off The Ball. In association with @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

Performance Rankings - Munster's fall | Clifford class | ROG spat | Ogbene screamer | Tiger Woods

April 04, 2022 11:20 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

OTB AM rates the Good, the Bad and the Grand from the sporting weekend. With Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

FOOTBALL SATURDAY | World Cup draw; Maguire booed; PL title race; Kenny celebrations

April 02, 2022 16:47 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

Former Irish international David Connolly, Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent and UEFA Pro Licence coach Shane Keegan joined John Duggan on OTB Football Saturday this afternoon! We reflected on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Watford and what it means for the title race - and discussed yesterday's World Cup 2022 draw in Qatar.

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