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25 years after Ireland took down the mighty Dutch, Joe is joined by two men who more than played their part - goalscorer Jason McAteer and Kevin Kilbane. The lads look back on that famous day in Lansdowne Road, the journey the team took under Mick McCarthy and also weigh in on the Saipan movie. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe, Will and John Greene convene for a prekend Bits and Bobs that touches on Tiger Woods' return to public life, news on Leinster's coaching search and the Westlife/Katie Taylor crossover. The lads also debate who the most entertaining Premier League manager ever is and discuss some strange comments from former referee Mike Dean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Billy Walsh and Eric Donovan to chart the story of Katie Taylor across 25 years ahead of her Croke Park finale this Saturday. Eric looks back on his teenage sparring sessions with Katie while Billy remembers the moment she single handedly got boxing into the 2012 Olympics in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Conor McKeon and Dan McDonnell for a Tuesday Bits & Bobs that touches on Katie Taylor's Croke Park homecoming, Mayo's Electric Picnic excursion and the impact Donald Trump's presence will have on the Irish Open next week. Dan also discusses the upcoming international window as Ireland's two games against Israel finally come into view. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Alan Shipnuck to reflect on the end of the PGA Tour season as Scottie Scheffler won another FedEx Cup title. Scheffler's pursuit of Tiger Woods' records, Rory McIlroy's motivation and the health of the PGA Tour are all on the menu. Alan also discusses the demise of LIV Golf after reporting on their final event of the 2026 season in Indianapolis. Golf coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damien Delaney – feeling enthusiastic about how well the Premier League season has started – joins Joe after a weekend where Bruno Fernandes kicked United into gear, Liverpool try to make their squad click, and Tottenham look far from slick. Damien also brings us into the mindset of a dressing-room dealing with a character like Pep and the world surrounding Crystal Palace. First, Ronan and Will join as Troy Parrott gets the Seville newspaper treatment, Keith Andrews gets his flowers and Matthias Jaissle is the apple of our German bureau’s eye. Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie Football coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Conan and Will for a Friday Bits & Bobs that touches on footballers' money problems, Jack Crowley's worrying injury update & a passionate response to Tomás Ó Sé's AFL criticism. Joe also answers eight specific questions about his successful golf trip to Ballybunion and Conan weighs in on the debate over the FAI's northern recruitment policy. Send your emails to indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick is in Dublin and Joe is joined by Will and Shane Brennan to discuss his strange two-year tenure in college football with North Carolina. Stewart Mandel of The Athletic also joins Joe to chat about Belichick's switch from the NFL, his struggles to adapt to the college game and his viral relationship with Jordon Hudson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé and Colm Keys to discuss the threat that the AFL's recruitment of players poses to Gaelic football. Colm goes through the numbers while Tomás is passionate that the GAA needs to put guardrails in place with more Kerry prospects possibly going down under. Our GAA podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell and Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss how aggressive the FAI should be in pursuing players from Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy's relationship with Lee Westwood and a new Winter Sports complex set to be built in Dublin. We also meet Joe's AI clone and discuss the comforting blanket of watching a livestream of sleeping pigs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary Breen is on hand to recap the opening Premier League weekend on this Monday's Football Show. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports ⚽️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's show centres around a notable anniversary as Joe delves back into the chaos and controversies of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. From positive doping tests to hotel arrests to glory and heartbreak in the ring, on the track and in the water, the Rio games had it all. Kieran Cunningham covered those two memorable weeks and joins Joe in part two to chat through an Olympics unlike any other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Will and John Greene for a Thursday Bits and Bobs that covers the AFL's raid of GAA talent, Felix Jones' Springbok influence, Ireland's athletics boom & the decline of Match of the Day are all on the menu. Joe also explains how his golf game has taken a leap forward with the help of modern technology... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Damien Delaney and Gary Breen for a bumper Premier League preview ahead of Friday's kick off. Arsenal's favourites tag, new eras at Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea and Man United's tougher schedule are all on the menu. Damien and Gary also weigh in on Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return and the next move for Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is reunited with Dan McDonnell at long last to discuss a very newsy week in Irish football. Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott's next move, a bad 10 days for Shamrock Rovers and Dan's take on the recent League of Ireland vs Premier League debate are all on the menu. Dan also weighs in on James McClean's dispute with Derry and Stephen Bradley's popularity among other managers. Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will and Conán join Joe for a Monday Bits & Bobs as the Community Shield wakes up our football brains. The missing details from Netflix’s ‘Mourinho’, Man City’s patience for Enzo Maresca and Troy Parrott’s potential Spanish move are all on the menu. Plus - Padel... the new LinkedIn, Boks v All Blacks this week, and is Rory McIlroy’s schedule setting him up to succeed? Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is joined by Cathal Dennehy to break down an amazing week for Irish athletics at the European championships in Birmingham. Kate O'Connor's emphatic heptathlon gold, Mark English's winning performance and Rhasidat Adeleke's unlikely silver are all on the menu. Cathal also discusses Andrew Coscoran's surprise bronze in the 1500m final - a former house-mate of his! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Verney is back on Bits and Bobs for a Friday chat with Joe and Conor McKeon that looks at Ireland's enduring love of the Premier League and Rhasidat Adeleke and Mark English's great night at the European championships. Michael also explains his Las Vegas 40th birthday plans and pays tribute to an Offaly legend. The lads also discuss a rough night for Shamrock Rovers in Albania after their heavy defeat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 years ago, Mayo turned left after running out onto the Croke Park pitch and the Mill at the Hill was born. Joe is joined in studio by David Brady, the potential architect of the audacious gambit, and Senan Connell, who was playing his last ever game for Dublin. Before the lads discuss the colourful events of 2006, David explains the emotions he felt watching Mayo finally end their last wait for Sam Maguire last month. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will is joined by former Leinster out-half Ian McKinley to reflect on his journey from retiring at 21 after losing sight in his left eye to eventually playing international rugby for Italy. Ian discusses the highs and lows of a comeback story that is truly unique in sport. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia, who are also supporting the Irish team as they prepare to travel to Japan for the Vision Impaired Rugby World Cup in October. To help raise awareness and funds for the team's journey, Ian McKinley is hosting a 12-Hour Kickathon at Energia Park on Saturday, August 22. As part of the Kickathon, Energia and Indo Sport are giving a lucky listener the chance to win a private kicking session with Ian. Whether you're looking to improve your own kicking game, gift a friend or family member, or your local rugby team, this is a unique opportunity to learn from the best, while supporting the Irish Vision Impaired Rugby Team on their journey. To enter, simply visit this link 🏉 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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