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OTB Daily

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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

OTB TV | Tom Hanks in a western, love for 'It's a Sin' & is 'Fleabag' the best show ever?

February 11, 2021 11:40 - 14 minutes - 894 Bytes

Sue Murphy was back on Thursday's OTB AM with her latest film and TV picks.

The OTB Brief | No GAA activity until at least Easter, Everton beat Spurs

February 11, 2021 07:59 - 4 minutes - 285 Bytes

Welcome to The OTB Brief, everything you need to know about sport, first thing every morning, with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest news from sport and what's happening today. There are also details of today's OTB Sports Radio schedule - subscribe to The OTB Brief for your first sports fix every morning! You can also tune into OTB AM, our sports breakfast show from 7:30 am - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

Australian Open | Serene Serena | Christopher Clarey

February 10, 2021 20:17 - 13 minutes - 795 Bytes

The New York Times' Christopher Clarey joined Joe Molloy to discuss this week's action so far at the Australian Open tennis. 

Daniel Kinahan comment creates 'panic' for UK broadcasters | Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua concerns

February 10, 2021 13:08 - 18 minutes - 1.11 KB

The Times' Matt Lawton talks about the UK's reaction to Daniel Kinahan's recent public statements and the unease his presence has created as promoters and broadcasters try to book Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. OTB AM is live every morning from 7:30​​am, in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​

The OTB Brief | Man United through, O'Mahony ban, Harrington out

February 10, 2021 06:58 - 3 minutes - 227 Bytes

Welcome to The OTB Brief, everything you need to know about sport, first thing every morning, with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest news from sport and what's happening today. There are also details of today's OTB Sports Radio schedule - subscribe to The OTB Brief for your first sports fix every morning! You can also tune into OTB AM, our sports breakfast show from 7:30 am - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

Mahomes under the hammer as Tampa's Brady bunch batter the Chiefs | SUPER BOWL LV

February 09, 2021 20:49 - 16 minutes - 1013 Bytes

Joe Molloy is joined by Tara Sullivan from The Boston Globe as we look back on Super Bowl 55 and an unexpected victory for Tampa Bay which yielded a 7th ring for Tom Brady.

TIGER | Armen Keteyian on the portrayal of Woods and his downfall

February 09, 2021 20:31 - 43 minutes - 2.56 KB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Armen Keteyian - author of 'Tiger Woods' - as we discuss the new HBO documentary, its contents and how Woods was portrayed in the two episodes.

Tiger Woods doc, Mike Dean's threats and O'Mahony's ban

February 09, 2021 19:50 - 27 minutes - 1.61 KB

Joe Molloy, Dan McDonnell and Richie McCormack on the line for Tuesday's Newsround as we look at all the biggest sports stories from throughout the day. We discuss the threats that have forced Mike Dean to step-down for the weekend, the incoming names to the Irish Six Nations squad and we'll have team news from the FA Cup fixtures.

The OTB Brief | Leeds win, Pogba out, O'Mahony set for ban

February 09, 2021 09:39 - 4 minutes - 265 Bytes

Welcome to The OTB Brief, everything you need to know about sport, first thing every morning, with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest news from sport and what's happening today. There are also details of today's OTB Sports Radio schedule - subscribe to The OTB Brief for your first sports fix every morning! You can also tune into OTB AM, our sports breakfast show from 7:30 am - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

Daniel Kinahan's working class hero narrative & re-writing history | Boxing future | Nicola Tallant

February 09, 2021 09:17 - 23 minutes - 1.37 KB

Sunday World Investigations Editor Nicola Tallant to react to Daniel Kinahan's statement reacting to BBC Panorama's probe into his dealings in boxing. OTB AM is live in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Daniel Kinahan's statement | Boxing involvement, notable omissions and future of sport

February 08, 2021 19:44 - 25 minutes - 1.5 KB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Kieran Cunningham from the Irish Daily Star as we react to Daniel Kinahan's statement earlier today on TalkSport.

Rare Man City Anfield win | Fab Foden | David Meyler and Damien Delaney

February 08, 2021 11:08 - 32 minutes - 1.93 KB

Former Republic of Ireland internationals Damien Delaney and David Meyler reviewed Manchester City's 4-1 win at Liverpool on OTB AM. 

Tom Brady's Bucs win the Super Bowl | Cian Fahey

February 08, 2021 10:54 - 20 minutes - 1.21 KB

NFL analyst Cian Fahey spoke to Ger and Eoin on OTB AM about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' win against Kansas in Super Bowl LV.

Costly Errors in Cardiff | Harry Byrne's X-Factor | Six Nations with Alan Quinlan

February 08, 2021 10:41 - 31 minutes - 1.84 KB

Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Eoin on this morning's OTB AM to break down Ireland's opening weekend Six Nations loss to Wales.

OTB Football Saturday | Pool v City; social media poison; Arsenal lose again

February 06, 2021 17:21 - 1 hour - 5.73 KB

Former Irish captain David Meyler, broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward, and the Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined John Duggan for OTB Football Saturday. We looked ahead to tomorrow's huge match at Anfield as Man City visit Liverpool (live commentary on Off The Ball), plus we discuss the dangers of social media for footballers. @paddypower

FRIDAY NIGHT RACING | Paul Townend | Dublin Racing Festival preview

February 05, 2021 17:43 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KB

With a brilliant book of rides in this year's Dublin Racing Festival, Paul Townend is this week's guest on Friday Night Racing. Townend talks about pre-match nerves and adrenaline as well as looking forward to horses like Chacun Pour Soi, Melon, Monkfish, Appreciate It and Energumene. @HRIRacing #EveryRacingMoment​

"Some clubs are living week to week" | Billy Walsh on the impact grassroots boxing has in Ireland

February 05, 2021 13:19 - 28 minutes - 1.65 KB

USA Boxing head coach and former IABA High Performance chief Billy Walsh joins Joe Molloy, as we look at the development of young boxers in Ireland, all as part of our week-long series on the Future of Irish Sport. #OTBFuture

What is the future of grassroots football in Ireland? | Shane Keegan & Dr Laura Finnegan | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

February 05, 2021 13:18 - 41 minutes - 2.41 KB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Dr Laura Finnegan and Dundalk FC's Shane Keegan as we discuss the future of Irish football and the approach to grassroots football in the country. @Paddy Power

NIALL MOYNA | Health of the nation | Ireland's skewed fitness framework | Tackling obesity

February 05, 2021 13:16 - 47 minutes - 2.79 KB

Professor Niall Moyna joins Joe to discuss the work he has done in determining the core fitness levels of Irish people at large, how our sporting/lifestyle prospects compare to those of other countries, and what policies Ireland should be adopting going forward.

Super Bowl Special Preview | Mahomes vs Brady, Leonard Fornette & the coaching battle

February 05, 2021 13:08 - 41 minutes - 2.42 KB

The Snap - The American Football Show here in Off the Ball is back for a Super Bowl LV Preview Special! Ger Gilroy, Ronan Mullen and Cian Fahey on the line as we look ahead to the Super Bowl this Sunday between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs. Will it be Patrick Mahomes or Tom Brady that lift the Vince Lombardi trophy?

Crappy Quiz! The return of Nathan Murphy & Adrian Barry's birthday party | OTB AM

February 05, 2021 12:39 - 26 minutes - 1.54 KB

Nathan Murphy, Adrian Barry and Tommy Rooney joined quizmaster Eoin Sheahan on this week's Crappy Quiz!

The Saturday Panel - Youth sport | Carruth, Keane, Mantero

February 05, 2021 12:27 - 57 minutes - 3.38 KB

All this week and indeed going forward on Off The Ball we’ve been conducting a series of interviews and panels on the approach to youth sport in Ireland. We’re asking if Ireland is on the right path in terms of increasing participation in sport and producing successful elite athletes. On our Saturday Panel today John Duggan was joined by Ireland's 1992 Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Michael Carruth, Olympic Federation of Ireland President Sarah Keane, and the founder of thecoachdiary.com - ...

New Zealand's radical new sports policy - should Ireland follow their lead? Alex Chiet | #OTBFuture

February 05, 2021 12:21 - 20 minutes - 1.17 KB

Alex Chiet of Sport New Zealand joined OTB AM. OTB AM is live every weekday morning from 7:30am with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​

The Coach's Coach | Liam Moggan on #OTBFuture

February 05, 2021 11:58 - 21 minutes - 1.25 KB

The Coach's Coach Liam Moggan joined Adrian Barry and Eoin Sheahan on Friday's OTB AM as part of our series on the future of Irish sport. | #OTBFuture OTB AM is live every morning from 7:30 am with thanks to Gillette. #MadeOfWhatMatters

Diarmuid Lyng | Wild hurling on beaches and streets | OTB Future of Sport

February 05, 2021 11:49 - 25 minutes - 1.49 KB

Former Wexford-hurler and OTB team member Diarmuid Lyng joined us this morning to further the #OTBFutre of Irish Sport series. We talk wild hurling, competitiveness and much more besides. OTB AM with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Importance of P.E. - Mickey Quinn talks keeping kids active during COVID and beyond | #OTBFuture

February 05, 2021 11:45 - 22 minutes - 1.34 KB

GAA star and PE teacher Mickey Quinn joined OTB AM to talk about the role PE plays in Irish schools as part of our week-long series discussing the future of Irish sport. OTB AM with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Bernard Dunne | "Authorities must do more to protect young boxers" | OTB AM

February 05, 2021 10:21 - 23 minutes - 1.41 KB

Former world champion boxer and current High-Performance Director of AIBA Bernard Dunne joined Eoin Sheahan on Friday's OTB AM.

The OTB Brief | Ireland v Wales build up, Tottenham lose again

February 05, 2021 06:42 - 4 minutes - 287 Bytes

Welcome to The OTB Brief, everything you need to know about sport, first thing every morning, with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest news from sport and what's happening today. There are also details of today's OTB Sports Radio schedule - subscribe to The OTB Brief for your first sports fix every morning! You can also tune into OTB AM, our sports breakfast show from 7:30 am - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL | Wales vs Ireland Preview | Six Nations 2021

February 04, 2021 21:39 - 35 minutes - 2.1 KB

Brian O'Driscoll joins Will to preview the opening weekend of Six Nations 2021. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

'Rattled' Welsh, declining Spurs and boxing in Ireland

February 04, 2021 19:57 - 27 minutes - 1.61 KB

Will O'Callaghan, Joe Molloy and Neil Treacy on the line as we run through the day's biggest sports stories. We'll have team news from Tottenham vs Chelsea in the Premier League, we'll chat League of Ireland as a new sponsor was announced today and as we edge closer to the Six Nations, we have a squad update.

Thom Malone: One horse to watch this week | Cheltenham build-up on OTB AM

February 04, 2021 14:07 - 12 minutes - 732 Bytes

OTB AM checked in with Thom Malone to talk racing and to look ahead to the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. #OTBAM is live every morning from 7:30 am, with thanks to Gillette. #MadeOfWhatMatters

OTB TV | A horror doc, one of best TV episodes eve & Eoin's final Sopranos update!

February 04, 2021 14:04 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KB

Sue Murphy joined OTB AM to talk us through some TV and streaming options. OTB AM is live every weekday morning from 7:30am with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​

New Zealand's radical new sports policy - should Ireland follow their lead? | OTB AM | #OTBFuture

February 04, 2021 13:59 - 20 minutes - 1.17 KB

Alex Chiet of Sport New Zealand joined OTB AM. OTB AM is live every weekday morning from 7:30am with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​

The OTB Brief | Liverpool slip up again, City cruise, Adams' Wales breach

February 04, 2021 06:59 - 4 minutes - 241 Bytes

Welcome to The OTB Brief, everything you need to know about sport, first thing every morning, with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest news from sport and what's happening today. There are also details of today's OTB Sports Radio schedule - subscribe to The OTB Brief for your first sports fix every morning! You can also tune into OTB AM, our sports breakfast show from 7:30 am - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

Honeymoons & Embassy Parties | Kieran Donaghy & Mossy Quinn tell their Super Bowl tales

February 04, 2021 00:34 - 17 minutes - 1.02 KB

Kieran Donaghy and Mossy Quinn joined Joe Molloy on Off The Ball where they spoke about the lengths they had to go to and the strings they had to pull to secure Super Bowl tickets.

The sports events bucket list

February 03, 2021 19:48 - 29 minutes - 1.73 KB

Joe Molloy, Richie McCormack and Ronan Mullen on the line as we run through the biggest sports stories from the day. We also discuss the best sporting events to attend in the flesh and what a bucket list of sporting events would look like.

Mayo & AFLW star Aileen Gilroy | Life as a pro, tackling, juggling GAA and Aussie rules

February 03, 2021 09:44 - 15 minutes - 931 Bytes

Mayo & AFLW star Aileen Gilroy checked in with OTB AM following North Melbourne's opening day victory. OTB AM is live every weekday morning from 7:30am with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​

'I'm picking Tampa Bay' | QB battle | The immortal Tom Brady | Mike Carlson

February 03, 2021 08:47 - 17 minutes - 1.03 KB

NFL analyst Mike Carlson looks ahead to Sunday night's Super Bowl. OTB AM is live every weekday morning from 7:30am with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​

The OTB Brief | Nine for Man United, Arsenal lose, Cork and Down bans

February 03, 2021 07:07 - 5 minutes - 311 Bytes

Welcome to The OTB Brief, everything you need to know about sport, first thing every morning, with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest news from sport and what's happening today. There are also details of today's OTB Sports Radio schedule - subscribe to The OTB Brief for your first sports fix every morning! You can also tune into OTB AM, our sports breakfast show from 7:30 am - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

SUPER BOWL LV | Chiefs vs Bucs | Will Brady or Mahomes reign supreme?

February 02, 2021 20:20 - 16 minutes - 1008 Bytes

The Boston Globe's Tara Sullivan joins Joe to preview Sunday's showpiece Super Bowl in Tampa Bay.

"Every day he's involved is damaging" | Boxing's Kinahan connection

February 02, 2021 20:05 - 21 minutes - 1.28 KB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by TD Neale Richmond & Kieran Cunningham as we discuss the Panorama Documentary on Daniel Kinahan, his links to boxing and what it means for the sport.

Kinahan boxing documentary, Paul O'Connell and Shane Long on the move

February 02, 2021 19:53 - 26 minutes - 1.54 KB

Joe Molloy, Dan McDonnell and Richie McCormack on the line for Tuesday's Newsround as we look at all the biggest sports stories from throughout the day. We chat Shane Long, as the Tipperary man completes a move to Bournemouth from Southampton, we discuss the Daniel Kinahan BBC Panoramo documentary and Paul O'Connell's first press conference as part of the Irish coaching set-up as we build-up to the Six Nations this weekend.

Boxing & Daniel Kinahan: Fear, power and Garda Kinahan takedown plans | Nicola Tallant on OTB AM

February 02, 2021 08:55 - 22 minutes - 1.34 KB

Sunday World crime journalist Nicola Tallant joined OTB AM this morning to react to the BBC Panorama documentary, 'Boxing and the Mob' which dived into the rise of MTK Global and Daniel Kinahan's role in world boxing. OTB AM is live every morning from 7:30 am with thanks to Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters |

The OTB Brief | Shane Long moves, Matip blow, delay on GAA decision

February 02, 2021 06:58 - 4 minutes - 258 Bytes

Welcome to The OTB Brief, everything you need to know about sport, first thing every morning, with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest news from sport and what's happening today. There are also details of today's OTB Sports Radio schedule - subscribe to The OTB Brief for your first sports fix every morning! You can also tune into OTB AM, our sports breakfast show from 7:30 am - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

Patrick Reed - Is he good or bad for golf?

February 01, 2021 20:07 - 19 minutes - 1.15 KB

Richie McCormack is joined on the line by golf writer Lawrence Donegan as we look back at the weekend of golf and more controversy around Patrick Reed

Patrick Reed controversy, Troy Parrott's move and Deadline Day moves

February 01, 2021 20:05 - 25 minutes - 1.47 KB

Richie McCormack, Adrian Barry and Cathal Mullaney on the line for Monday's Newsround as we run through the biggest sports stories from the day. We take a look at all the transfer deadline deals, we discuss Troy Parrott's move to Ipswich Town and Mayo player Keith Higgins' swap to hurling.

How can we cut GAA dropout rates? | Jason Sherlock & Pat Daly | The Future of Irish sport

February 01, 2021 16:03 - 29 minutes - 1.72 KB

We're kicking off a week-long discussion about the Future of Sport on OTB, Pat Daly & Jason Sherlock will be the first duo to share their thoughts on the best ways to foster youth talent and encourage participation. OTB AM is live every weekday morning from 7:30am with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Su Carty | Ohana zero suicide awareness and mental health help

January 30, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 1.32 KB

Ohana Zero Suicide Awareness is a voluntary organisation which intends to help the general population potentially save a life - with online training to identify the signs that someone may be suicidal and to direct them to the best place for help. A person who is involved as a Director in this is Su Carty - a psychiatric nurse who is also a member of the World Rugby Council, an IRFU Committee member and a former player and referee. Su joined John Duggan for a chat around the training, their sp...

JONATHAN SEXTON INTERVIEW | Playing through lockdown, Ireland ambition, Paris regrets

January 29, 2021 22:33 - 33 minutes - 1.97 KB

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton joins Ger for a special edition of Friday Night Rugby as we continue our preview of this year's Six Nations.  @Vodafone Ireland  #TeamOfUs

FRIDAY NIGHT RACING | Danny Mullins

January 29, 2021 17:33 - 46 minutes - 2.74 KB

Danny Mullins joins Ger & Johnny for this week's Friday Night Racing. #EveryRacingMoment

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