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Episodes
T-Barr's epic 4th, Annalise Murphy, Lochte lock up, McGregor ahoy
August 18, 2016 00:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThomas Barr very nearly followed Annalise Murphy onto the Olympic podium today - we have reaction from Derval O'Rourke to Barr's fourth place finish in the men's 400m hurdles final earlier today. And we speak to Annalise about her brilliant performance on Tuesday which secured her the medal she so narrowly missed out on in London in 2012. Plus there's Ryan Lochte, the O'Brien Era gets an auspicious start in the OCI, and Eoin finds out he's got the right stuff to succeed in the sailing world...
Dundalk's CL, Klopp perspective, Spurs pegs, Hart attack
August 18, 2016 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran reflect on Dundalk's big Champions League night before a large and quietly respectful crowd, and hear what Jurgen Klopp has been saying to Stern magazine back in Germany.Jack Pitt-Brooke talks to us about Mauricio Pochettino's efforts to get the Tottenham train back on the tracks.And Gabriele Marcotti discusses whether Pep Guardiola is right to be unimpressed by Joe Hart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TICKET TO HIDE - Pat Hickey Podcast Special
August 17, 2016 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about an extraordinary 24 hours in Irish sport. Pat Hickey's arrest, Annalise Murphy's silver, and the daylight robbery of Michael Conlan. Tom Hennigan joins us on the line from the police campus in Rio where OCI President Pat Hickey will be taken following the completion of medical check-ups. Plus there's Thomas Barr's amazing run, Ryan Lochte's 'whatever', and Simon explains how Annalise got it so so right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Bolt beats scapegoat, eternal Cody, Waterford drama, Hickey Ross rumble, Mo questions
August 15, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBTwo All-Ireland hurling semi-finals, the 100m men's final, Mo Farah, the start of the Premier League... all taken care of on today's show.Malachy Clerkin and Seamus Hickey break down the dramatic wins for Kilkenny and Tipperary in the hurling, while Ewan McKenna talks to us about the baffling reaction to his question to Mo Farah in the aftermath of his 10,000m men's final win on Saturday night.Plus there's Scotty Too Hotty Evans, Pat Hickey in OlympicsLand, tennis in the Olympics, and skeptic...
Devastation of the Nation Katie Taylor Podcast
August 15, 2016 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIt's the Devastation of the Nation Katie Taylor Podcast, as we try and process Katie's crushing Olympic quarter-final defeat to Mira Potkonen of Finland.Andy Lee joins us in studio to tell us about the warning signs he saw in Katie's training a number of weeks ago, and the struggles she's had to overcome in the last few months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liverpool's Mane man, Wenger's end game, Hart-less Pep, Sadlier's Lineker moment
August 15, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the ethics of goal celebration, the curious smell hanging over the city of Leicester, and Joe Hart's dilemma.Richie Sadlier joins us in studio to discuss that 3-4 at the Emirates. Was it Wenger's fault? Is this Liverpool's year?Plus there's Lineker and the MOTD legacy and Richie Sadlier's costume japes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SKIB BOYS GET OLYMPIC SILVER - THE ODONOVAN ROW-SA SPECIAL
August 12, 2016 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIt's our first medal of the 2016 Olympics, and it comes courtesy of the O'Donovan brothers in the mens lightweight double sculls final - Ken, Eoin and Murph give their instant reaction. David Epstein, author of "The Sports Gene" talks to us about Simone Biles, the break-out star of the Games so far, and the height factor in gymnastics. There's also O'Donovan Rossa, our new hero Neville Maxwell, Lochte destroys Phelps, and Pat Hickey vs Shane Ross (behind the red button). Hosted on Acas...
Bad week for Irish boxing, adversity Olympics, Annalise sailing it, BOOMSHAKALAKA
August 11, 2016 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBEoin and Ken discuss the adversity olympics, Simone Biles' majesty, Dj Jazzy Jeff and a great day for the rowers.World Champ and Olympian Andy Lee tells us if this bad week for Irish boxing is all down to the loss of Billy Walsh. Plus there's RTE's Timmy McCarthy on the Dream Team reality, Eoin goes deep on the wolfturn and Simon explains silly sailing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SUPER SPECIAL PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW SHOW
August 11, 2016 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBEoin and Ken talk about the start of the new Premier League season. Will Pep's new-look City hit the ground running? Do Jose Mourinho's revamped Manchester United have it in them to do a Leicester?Miguel Delaney joins us to preview the forthcoming World Championship of Managers. Plus there's Ken's predictions, the new Scarface blueprint for the Premier league and Eoin's hype machine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Paddy Barnes blame game, USA V Russia, ticket touts, Derval O'Rourke
August 09, 2016 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIn the wake of his shock loss we discuss Paddy Barnes' social media storm and weight issues, and we rejoice at the renewal of cold war hostilities in the Olympic pool.SBP columnist Ewan MacKenna joins us from Rio to analyse what went wrong for Barnes, and if Americans are on safe ground when accusing rivals of using PEDs.Plus there's the Amazing O'Donovan Boys from Cork, Derval O'Rourke on food and fitness and the latest episode in a bad PR week for the Olympic Council of Ireland. Hosted on...
Blood, tears and broken bones in Rio, epic Waterford draw, Mayo on the march
August 08, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBEoin and Ken have been watching a lot of Olympic action. Is it morally acceptable to click and watch videos that promise scenes of unmentionable horror? Does it matter either way? Meanwhile there was an epic hurling championship semi between Waterford and Kilkenny. Malachy Clerkin and Eoin Kelly join us to analyse.Keith Duggan joins us from Rio to talk about the Irish boxers' reaction to the drama and dilpomatic incidents in the pool. Plus Oisin McConville and Karol Mannion discuss Mayo's mar...
The FAI V The League of Ireland, Jose's punishment substitutions, Klopp and The Sun
August 08, 2016 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBEoin and Ken talk about the Community Shield, the meaning of Juan Mata's punishment substitution, and the merits of standing in versus arriving in the box.Dion Fanning joins us to discuss the eruption of hostilities between the FAI and St Patrick's Athletic. Plus there's Klopp not getting too close to The Sun, Tony Hibbert's loyalty, and Jose's Van Gaal tribute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Protests politics and selfies in Rio, Zika chants and mooning, GAA's restructure plan
August 04, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBPaddy Barnes has taken his first selfie with a sporting superstar (Rafa Nadal, on this occasion) - so it's time for us all to get excited about the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.Tim Vickery talks to us from Brazil about the societal issues tearing at the heart of Brazilian life and politics, while US Murph tells us about Michael Phelps, Bubba Watson and America's newest gymnastic sensation Simone Biles. Plus there's Hooray For Everything, GAA restructure plans, opening ceremonies, Hope...
Taxi for Schweini, Goodison blues
August 02, 2016 15:25 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBEoin and Ken talk about Jose Mourinho's pre-season politicking, Wayne Rooney's ever-shifting positional preference, and Everton's slow-motion pre-season. Jonathan Wilson joins us to talk about David Moyes' introduction as the new manager of Sunderland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tips Story of the Summer, Backstage with Frampton, Galway Humiliation
August 02, 2016 11:41 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBFour games last week, four games next week in the final stages of the gaelic football championship - Mayo and Donegal advance to a winner-take-all four way extravaganza this saturday, while Kerry and Tipperary move onto the semi-finals in swashbuckling style. Oisin McConville and Micheal Quirke break down the action. Brilliant author and journalist Donald McRae takes us inside Carl Frampton's dressingroom before his thrilling majority decision win over previously-unbeaten Leo Santa Cruz in ...
Golf's big three, Cork coulda' been a contender, sycophantic footballers
July 28, 2016 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBEoin and Murph discuss sycophantic footballers, awkward chats on the family landline, golf's murder mystery and future Pokemon Go addictions.We ask Lawrence Donegan if Spieth, McIlroy or Day can win the USPGA this weekend and if the idea of the 'big three' was just a marketing scam.According to the bookies the tightest game this weekend is Cork - Donegal, and yet no one is giving Cork much of a chance. We talk to journalist and author Michael Foley and Derek Kavanagh, who was an All Ireland w...
IOC cop out, Tipp football's big day, Podge's 50%, dependable Galway
July 25, 2016 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe IOC have made their decision on Russia's involvement in the Rio Olympics... which is to say, they've farmed out that decision to the individual federations governing the Olympic sports. It's being criticised as a cop-out, and Owen Gibson of the Guardian is on the line to tell us how it came to this.After a hectic weekend, Podge Collins can claim a 50% success rate - his Clare footballers were victorious on Saturday against Roscommon, before he came unstuck against the Galway hurlers yeste...
Big Sam unveiled, Manchester farce, Liverpool rider, Moyes is back
July 25, 2016 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThe Monday Football Podcast refuses to take a summer break as Dion Fanning joins Eoin and Murph to discuss medium sized Big Sam, the importance (or not) of international managers, and why England is permanently broken.Jack Pitt-Brooke joins us from the FA's headquarters to discuss Sam Allardyce's first press conference as England manager. Plus there's high farce in China, Liverpool's rider, and Moyes' return to English football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Sam I Am, No Love to Russia, Clare and Podge's big weekend, Fergie's business
July 21, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBEoin is back in the hot-seat, and we're discussing Russia's possible expulsion from the Rio Olympics and whether the 2018 World Cup is in jeopardy with author David Goldblatt.It's a big weekend for Clare, with their footballers and hurlers in action on consecutive days. How big an influence will dual player Podge Collins have, on both games? Clare's top scorer in championship hurling, Niall Gilligan joins us, along with Clare Champion journalist Peter O'Connell.Plus there's jousting in Tokyo ...
Cantona and Zlatan, Leicester: Act 2, Kante cost, Big Sam Please
July 18, 2016 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBKen and Ciaran discuss Leicester City: Act 2, Eden Hazard's unease as a new Premier League season promises a lot of work ahead, and the gymnastic qualities of Giorgino Wijnaldum. John Brewin joins us to discuss the opening weeks of the Mourinho regime at Manchester United, and brings us up to speed on the progress of Sam Allardyce as he closes in on his lifetime's ambition.Plus there's Eric Cantona the berk, Hazard's unease, Big Sam's chest, and the coming tide of Leicester City literature. ...
Stenson's Roller Coaster, Galway's year, Kabaddi GAA, streaker conventions
July 18, 2016 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBYesterday was one of the wilder days of this summer of sport - three provincial finals down for decision, and possibly the greatest British Open final round of all time. Oisin McConville and Karol Mannion talk us through provincial final wins for Dublin, Tyrone and Galway, while Golf Digest's Sam Weinman joins us to discuss Henrik Stenson the gambler.Plus there's Galway's unstoppable run of success in 2016, streaker conventions, and the long-awaited kabaddi/GAA linkup. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Rory's Regrets, Dustin the Closer, Mugsy on Tyrone, OJ TV
July 14, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThe Ulster final between Donegal and Tyrone promises to be the most seismic collision of the football championship so far - we talk to Owen Mulligan about the rivalry, and why Tyrone need some silverware. US Murph talks to us about OJ Simpson, currently the subject of a thrilling 5-part documentary series on BT Sport.And there's Rory's regrets, the greatest goal in Croker history (Ken has a few ideas), a PBESO, and the return of #KenzFriendz.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Portugal Triumph, French folly, Ronaldo's hugs, Hating the Haters
July 11, 2016 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBPortugal triumphed in the most unexpected of manners; minus their superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Richie Sadlier joins us in studio to discuss Portuguese joy, French folly, and why he hates the haters.Ken examines Didier Deschamps' ridiculous selection policy and France's mental collapse and he talks to Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Wilson about an underwhelming tournament full of amazing storylines. Plus there's Fergie hugs, moth infestations, Pogba's value, and Richie on John Giles. Hosted on ...
GAA monsoons, Wexford and Longford rise, Andy Murray politics, Messi Tax
July 11, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBHigh summer in the GAA, and we were treated to two monsoons in Limerick and Salthill - at the end of which Tipperary were crowned Munster hurling champions, and Galway and Roscommon played out an uninspiring draw.Karol Mannion, Oisin McConville, Liam Griffin and Malachy Clerkin are all on hand to pick out the highlights, including some stunning qualifier wins for Wexford and Longford. Plus there's Ciara Mageean, Podge Collins, Andy Murray, and Breakfast at Tiffanys. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Griezmann the Great, German tears, Marseille Clap, Final preview
July 08, 2016 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBEoin, Ken and Murph discuss the second Euro semi-final with Philippe Auclair, German handballs, the grim future for the Viking Clap and why Ken is backing Portugal in the final. Griezmann is becoming an all-time legend of French football, but can we now rank him with the greats of world football? Plus there's Pogba's best position, home crowds and German gripes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ronaldo's TV World, Welsh puff, German underdogs, Jose's new agent
July 07, 2016 12:28 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBEoin, Ken, Ciaran and Richie discuss Ronaldo's march of destiny and whether any criticism of the world's richest and arguably most famous athlete must necessarily come from a place of bitterness and begrudgery.Chris Wathan, author of Together Stronger, a book about Wales' golden generation, joins us from Lyon to reflect on last night's semi-final. And we ask Raphael Honigstein if poor underdogs Germany have a chance against the hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
The Signing, Old Man Federer's love of the game, when Ken met Cerys
July 07, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBLionel Messi joining Real Madrid sounds like a pretty big deal, right? Well that's pretty much what has happened in the NBA, with Kevin Durant signing up for US Murph's beloved Golden State Warriors.After an epic day at Wimbledon yesterday Jonathan Liew looks forward to the possibility of a Murray-Federer men's final on Sunday.Plus there's the awkward moment when Ken met Cerys Matthews, superstars' obsession with legacy, Ronaldo worshipping false idols, and Haddaway. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Underdogs and Giant Killers, Welsh Wonders, Iceland's Valhalla, The Germans
July 04, 2016 13:41 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBRichie Sadlier, Ken, Eoin and Ciaran focus on the weekend's quarter-finals at Euro 2016. We discuss whether underdogs are even wanted at this elevated stage of the competition and as Iceland's Euro dream pays a visit to Valhalla, we speak to star of last week's podcast Anton Ingi Sveinbjorsson.Plus there's more Danny Baker tweets, Ireland's physical problems, rooting for Ronaldo, and Ken's vote for Big Sam to be the next England manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Digging Savage, Galway fail the same, Tyrone blaze, Kerry laze
July 04, 2016 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIt was a massive weekend of GAA action, and all denominations are catered for here - Oisin McConville and Micheal Quirke on the Ulster semi-final replays and a stroll in the summer sunshine for Kerry. Eoin Kelly tries to put himself in the shoes of a Galway team that lost again in predictable circumstances to Kilkenny in the Leinster hurling final, plus there's phantom goals, admiring Robbie Savage, fist pumps and rotator cuffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eoin Reddan on self analysis and success, Golf in the Olympics, Eiffel 65
June 30, 2016 09:39 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBEoin Reddan retired last Saturday, camped in the South African 22, probing for a late Irish series victory and a slice of history. He takes us back to the day he left Munster, how his dad influenced his career, and tells us the one thing he'd do differently second time round. Shane Lowry has followed Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell and pulled out of the Rio Olympics. Lawrence Donegan tells us why the golf experiment at the Games could be doomed to failure. Plus there's Eoin's brain-scoop...
QF Previews, Ronaldo's varicose veins, Belgian over confidence, Germany Italy
June 29, 2016 21:46 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWith the Quarter Finals looming we go deep on Belgian over confidence, Ronaldo's veins, football in the groin, French pressure, and England's academy generation. Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur gives his thoughts on player power in the Belgian camp, John Brewin previews Poland V Portugal and Ken explains why he thinks Germany will finally get past Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ICELAND 2-1 ENGLAND, BLAME GAME, VIKING THUNDER CLAP
June 28, 2016 12:42 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIt was a quite astonishing night of football in Nice last night - Iceland defeat England 2-1, Roy Hodgson resigns in disgrace, and the Viking thunder-clap is heard around the world. We get the Icelandic reaction from writer and historian Anton Ingi Sveinbjorsson, while Jonathan Wilson and Ken try and sift through the wreckage of another English tournament disaster. Plus there's Joe Hart's chocolate wrists, Danny Baker and Chris Waddle's righteous anger, Steve McClaren's prescient commentary...
Finish them Ireland, GAA hots up, free taking clinic, ageing disgracefully
June 27, 2016 14:10 - 51 minutes - 47 MBEoin and Murph are back in studio after a day-trip to Lyon to see Ireland knocked out of the Euros by the hosts - and today we discuss Ireland's inability to finish off a poor South African team, with Shane Horgan.The GAA season at least has seen a major upturn in drama in the last 8 days, and Oisin McConville is in studio to pick apart Donegal and Monaghan's thrilling draw on Saturday night. Plus there's a free-taking clinic at no extra cost, Murph's selfie game and ageing disgracefully. H...
Irish heartbreak in Lyon, obstacles and opportunities, Hendrick hurry
June 27, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBIreland made us proud in this tournament on and off the field - we sum up an amazing few weeks for the fans, players and coaches involved. We ask Richie Sadlier, Ken and Philippe Auclair if there was much more the Irish players could have done and just how good are France.Plus there's existential dread, fun pilots, Pogba's physique and making Thierry squirm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland V France preview, Brady Family Fame, Brexit, banks, FTSE and football
June 24, 2016 11:31 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBAfter 36 hours of ecstasy, it's time to turn our attention to France in the last 16 of the Euros. Ken advocates zero changes to the mindset and personnel that did for the Italians on Wednesday night, and we patriotically predict French victory, safe in the knowledge our predictions have been woefully incorrect thus far. Simon Kuper and Jonathan Wilson are also on hand to talk Brexit, banks, FTSE and football, and there's the Brady family being adorable, French obsession with the Henry handb...
IRELAND 1-0 ITALY: THE GAME, THE GOAL, THE CELEBRATIONS, THE TEARS, THE NIGHT WE'LL NEVER FORGET
June 23, 2016 12:46 - 1 hour - 59 MBIt's a scoreline and a performance that will live long in the memory. We discuss Shane Long's crazy eyes, Wes' redemption, and the moment between Robbie Brady and his family that will be an iconic moment for this generation of football fans.Martin O'Neill's bravery in selection was utterly vindicated. Ken talks to Jeff Hendrick, Wes Hoolahan and James McCarthy in Lille, Richie Sadlier joins us in studio and we get the thoughts of Dion Fanning and Miguel Delaney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Ire V Ita preview party, Damn you Tardelli, NI fans, Spain pain
June 22, 2016 09:18 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIt's the morning of our final group game, and the hopes and dreams of pre-tournament have been replaced by a sense of foreboding. Antonio Conte has promised no favours, our team's confidence is fragile after Belgium, and there's uncertainty over team selection... so JOIN THE PARTY HERE!! Ken, Eoin and Murph search for reasons to be cheerful, and Emmet Malone reports from the team camp ahead of tonight's do-or-die, win-or-bust game against Italy. Plus there's Eoin's Poems, NI fans and Germani...
Dog Eat Dog, Welsh Heaven, English path, Roy's jungle rules, Goooools
June 21, 2016 12:40 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBWales march into the next round of the Euros as group winners, and their all-action style, powered by player of the tournament Gareth Bale, has comprehensively won Eoin over. We speak to Welsh legend Dean Saunders. Sid Lowe talks to us about Spain and Pedro throwing his toys out of the pram, plus there's Ken's first negative experience of the French transport infrastructure, humiliation in front of a regular contributor, our first 'Ken's gooools' of the tournament, and why Ireland need to e...
Irish Sport: Hope and Crushing Disappointment, Lowry's pain, 3rd Test V SA, Go Galway
June 20, 2016 13:14 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIt was a sporting weekend of unremitting torture for most fans - decisive defeat at the Euros, late anguish in Johannesburg, and final round heartbreak for Shane Lowry at the US Open.And yet Murph can see an upside - Galway hero Paul Conroy joins us to talk about their come-from-nowhere win over Mayo on Saturday night. Malachy Clerkin talks golf lunacy and Dustin Johnson's brain, and Gerry Thornley joins us from Port Elizabeth to look ahead to the third test next Saturday. Hosted on Acast. ...
EURO 2016 DAILY SHOW - IRELAND'S MENTAL RECOVERY, REST GAME FOR ITALY, DARYL MURPHY?
June 20, 2016 10:14 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBRichie Sadlier joins us in studio to try and rouse some optimism ahead of Wednesday night against the Italians. We hear the 12 year old reason why Italy might have no wish to help out Sweden courtesy of Gabriele Marcotti, and we pray for the sort of Italian disrespect for the tournament's integrity by debating how many of their best players they're going to drop.Plus there's Presidential protocol, Ciaran being insufferable and debating whether a nation should now turn its hungry eyes to Daryl...
Poking through the embers of 3-0 defeat to Belgium
June 19, 2016 09:22 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBAfter a painful 3-0 defeat to Belgium, Eoin Ken and Murph wonder if Ireland were just 'beaten by the best', or can we, as a nation, find some scapegoats, hard luck stories, or a referee to hate. Plus there's false positivity, admitting you're wrong, and why Eoin McDevitt is such a great example to all the overpaid footballers out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roy Keane japes, replacing Walters, N Ireland win, Brave Roy Hodgson
June 17, 2016 13:33 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIt's a huge weekend for Ireland, as we face into our game against Belgium in Bordeaux tomorrow, and the Belgians are apparently in turmoil, at war with themselves and a tactical shambles. Can we take advantage? Richie Sadlier is in studio, and has brought a new four-legged friend... Ken was in Lens for England-Wales, and we talk Rooney, Hart and Bale. Michael Walker tells us about Northern Ireland's brilliant win yesterday and, inevitably, there's Jimmy Nesbitt. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Irish injustice and unity, stirring English panic, which Belgium
June 16, 2016 09:02 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBEngland and Wales is one of the tastiest games of the group stages, and to Ken, Eoin and Murph's delight Wales know how to press the English panic button. Ahead of Saturday, we take a look at the most infamous game in Ireland and Belgium's shared history - the World Cup qualifier in 1981 that saw Ireland robbed by a Portuguese referee. 20 years later author and sports journalist Paul Howard tracked him down and brought him face to face with his mistakes. Paul joins us in studio to tell us t...
Ronaldo's geography, Iceland joy, Paul McGrath on Lukaku, Welsh PR
June 15, 2016 10:10 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBPaul McGrath joins Ken, Eoin and Murph to continue our coverage of Ireland in our daily Euro 2016 podcast, and one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers is bullish about our chances of handling Romelu Lukaku and company on Saturday. We get the Welsh view from Tom Williams of AFP as Gareth Bale channels his inner Warren Gatland and needles the English ahead of their match tomorrow, and there's also feverish Icelandic commentary, Ronaldo's poor grasp of geography and the post-masculine vibe o...
EURO 2016 DAILY SHOW - IRE 1-1 SWEDEN, WES LOVE, ROBBIE'S EYES, BAFFLING BELGIANS
June 14, 2016 11:47 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIt was a positive start to the Euros for Ireland, with Wes Hoolahan's goal and performance the highlight in our 1-1 draw with Sweden. Ken is in Paris, having sampled a night with the Irish fans, which he assures us was part of a wider study on fan behaviour throughout the tournament...Richie Sadlier joins us in studio and we discuss Jeff Hendrick's coming of age, Jon Walters injury, what exactly it takes for a player to fail a pre-match fitness test, issues with Seamus Coleman and James McCar...
14 man Ireland Beat Boks, The Jared Payne factor, Under 20's create history, Tipp top Cork
June 13, 2016 13:45 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIt was as if the world of sport realised that it needed to up it's game to get any attention as the Euros kicked off... and both the GAA and rugby action at the weekend was pretty entertaining.14-man Ireland recorded a stunning first ever victory over the Springboks in South Africa, while our u-20s beat New Zealand in similarly emphatic style. Tipperary hammered Cork, Donegal opened up their summer, and Oisin McConville and Gerry Thornley are on hand to talk us through it all. Hosted on Aca...
EURO 2016 DAILY SHOW - IRE V SWEDEN, KEN V RUSSIANS, ROBBIE'S BOOTS
June 13, 2016 09:59 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBEoin, Ken, Ciaran and Emmet Malone look forward to Ireland's Euro 2016 opener against Sweden, and back to the European festival or tear gas that took place in Marseille over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EURO 2016 DAILY SHOW - EPISODE 1: IRISH ON HOLIDAY, ENGLISH CHANTS, MASCOT MISCHIEF
June 10, 2016 12:35 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThe Euros are finally here, and we have the first of our daily shows throughout the tournament. Ken Early is in Marseilles, uncomfortably close to the Queen Victoria pub, the unofficial England football supporters' HQ. Dion Fanning tells us why Ireland have taken the day off today, and Michael Walker is with Northern Ireland. Plus there's a scumbag of the week, and the giant dildo UEFA had to distance themselves from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Support NI, All Ireland contenders, Euros and Ramadan, Ken's 11
June 09, 2016 13:07 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBTwo more All-Ireland contenders make their summer bow this weekend - Mike Quirke and Karol Mannion talk Donegal, and Kerry... and debate whether Roscommon deserve to be in that bracket too.We talk about the Muslim footballers playing in Euro 2016 and competing at the highest level while also observing Ramadan with journalist and activist Shireen Ahmed. Plus there's tedious Euros bus slogans, Ken's all-time Euros XI, and supporting Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Shane Long's 10,000 hours, Frenchitude, Ronaldo and Rashford, RIP Big Boss
June 09, 2016 11:13 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran are in the grip of Euro fever, as Jerome Boateng becomes a political football, the sportswear marketing campaigns become ever more complex, and Zlatan reveals another reason why he didn't fit in at Barcelona.We check in with Philippe Auclair to talk about the Yin and Yang of Frenchitude, on the eve of the tournament. And Oluwashina Okeleji joins us to pay tribute to his friend and interview sparring partner Stephen Keshi, aka the Godfather of Exodus, who died suddenly thi...