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July 1 · 56 min
World Cup round-up | France's irresistable force | Magical Mexico mania | (Bonus Lily Allen review)
Dan McDonnell dials in from Mexico City, fresh from the stunning scenes which greeted the home side's captivating win over Ecuador at the feted Azteca Stadium. Joe, Ronan & Will (and a voicenoting Damien Delaney) also chat about France's latest stunning display, and ponder if anybody can stop them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 1 hr 4 min
World Cup round-up | Awesome Ancelotti, Die Mannschaft denied & Dan's Mexican dispatch
Joe is joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery to discuss Brazil's thrilling win over Japan, assess how far Carlo Ancelotti's side can go in the World Cup and what sort of presence Neymar is in the Selecao squad. Before that, Ronan and Will join Joe to reflect on Germany's abrupt World Cup exit while Dan McDonnell (via voice note) recounts his trip to Mexico to watch Morocco vs the Netherlands. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 1 hr 7 min
Bits & Bobs | The defence for referees | Rugby Nations Championship hype check | Penalty shootout frenzy | Cricket’s 'wondrous weekend'
Conan Doherty & Ruaidhri O'Connor are alongside Joe Molloy for this Tuesday installment of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 29 · 1 hr
World Cup round-up | England’s physicality, Ronaldo ‘a parody’ & Marsch madness
Will (back from the hottest day in French history) and Conan join Joe as the World Cup enters the knock-out stage. Jesse Marsch’s bravado, Marcelo Bielsa’s outburst and a verdict on each of the eliminated teams (especially the Czechs) are on the menu. Miguel Delaney then dials in from New York to give us a sense of England’s strength ahead of the knock-outs, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s physical drop in a Portugal side unwilling to drop him. Football on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 29 · 1 hr 6 min
The GAA Weekend | Comebacks, chaos & controversy as football delivers again
Joe is joined by Colm Keys, Conor McKeon and Philly McMahon to reflect on a thrilling weekend of football quarter-final action that leaves Kerry, Dublin, Louth and Mayo as the final four teams. Dublin's dramatic comeback over Galway, Padraic Joyce's future and Kerry and Tyrone's battle are all on the menu. Louth's 14-man rearguard and Kobe McDonald's brilliance are also up for discussion. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 26 · 1 hr 8 min
Bits & Bobs | Mailbag ✉️ | World Cup flow state | Shane Lowry's big switch | GAA goalkeeper peril
Joe Molloy, Conor McKeon & Ciaran Lennon convene to steer you into the weekend on this Friday's edition of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 25 · 1 hr 7 min
Mbappé on a mission, Deschamps' last dance | Scotland blitzed by Brazil | The Football Show
The doyen of French football Philippe Auclair is on hand to discuss Les Bleus' eye-catching start to the World Cup, as they bid for a third successive run to the final. Sean O'Connor also dials in from Miami, fresh from witnessing Brazil's comprehensive defeat of Scotland, which leaves Steve Clarke's side on the brink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 24 · 53 min
Leo Cullen’s long goodbye & potential replacements | Prendergast revival | Ireland's summer tour prospects | Ian Madigan & Rúaidhrí O'Connor
Ian Madigan joins Rúaidhrí O'Connor to reflect on Leinster’s season as Ireland’s Nations Championship campaign moves into view. Who’s going to succeed Leo Cullen as Leinster boss? The credentials of Ronan O'Gara, Scott Robertson and Jacques Nienaber amongst others, are discussed. There's also analysis of the URC final, where Sam Prendergast rediscovered his mojo as James Lowe, alas, played his last game for the club. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 23 · 1 hr 7 min
Majestic Messi makes history, Haaland & Mbappe's own Golden Boot pursuits | The Football Show
Dan McDonnell dials in from Dallas, fresh from witnessing Leo Messi's historic World Cup showing. Joe, Ronan and Conan also discuss Messi's remarkable staying power. Can he reach the 2030 edition at this rate? It’s not beyond the realms, as his God-like status in Argentina continues to grow. Norway’s unorthodox celebrations get a mention, and what exactly is behind the poor standards of goalkeeping across the competition so far? Joe Hart has some thoughts... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 22 · 1 hr 14 min
Bits & Bobs | Leo Cullen gone (*going), World Cup round-up, hurling's identity crisis, Dublin afterglow
Both still beaming from Dublin's dramatic defeat of Donegal, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Conor McKeon are alongside Joe to recap the sporting weekend that was on this Monday's Bits & Bobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 22 · 1 hr 5 min
Dublin's Brennan bounce, Donegal have no plan B | Kerry’s class shines | Mayo press on | The GAA Weekend 🏐
Joe is joined by Philly McMahon, Colm Keys and Conan Doherty in studio as one of the most entertaining football championships in years delivers another cracking weekend, with Dublin’s rebirth to the fore against a Donegal team with no Plan B. Meanwhile, Armagh lack intensity as Kerry show class, Monaghan’s fight sets up clash with Louth, and Mayo’s emotions click with the high press. Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 19 · 26 min
Leinster deliver best performance of the season in URC Final win | Reaction from Croke Park
Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey report from Croke Park as Leinster have won the URC for the second year, delivering their best performance of the season with Sam Prendergast's outing at 10 a highlight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 19 · 57 min
Bits & Bobs | Too much sport | Squashed GAA | The diaspora World Cup
Joe, Conan and John team up for a Friday Bits and Bobs to ask a vital question - how much sport is too much sport? From the World Cup to the All-Ireland football and hurling championships to US Open golf - and even Premier League fixtures - the lads weigh in on all the big talking points and wonder whether they can keep up with everything this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 18 · 50 min
Dublin deny Ger Brennan, Armagh's nightmare trip, Kerry hitting form | Tomás Ó Sé & Colm Keys 🏐
Joe, Colm Keys and Tomás Ó Sé convene to preview a blockbuster weekend of All-Ireland football championship action. Tomás thinks Kerry are coming good at the perfect time while the lads reflect on a nightmare draw for Armagh after having a quarter-final place in their grasp. Dublin's decision to play Donegal in Croke Park and Meath's trip to face Mayo is on the menu too. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 18 · 1 hr 3 min
World Cup round-up | Exciting England & Portugal's Ronaldo problem | Damien Delaney
The World Cup is one week old, every team has played and Damien Delaney is on hand to give his verdict on the contenders - and his hatred of the 'hydration breaks'. Before that, Ronan and Will join Joe to chat through all the World Cup talking points, from England's eventful opener and Cristiano Ronaldo's much-maligned performance. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 17 · 48 min
Out-half musical chairs | Irish rugby's mood | Leinster's URC mission
Joe, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey break down Ireland's squad for the summer tour and look ahead to Leinster's URC final clash against the Bulls. Ireland's out-half picture after the injury to Jack Crowley, the financial outlook for Irish rugby and the threat the Bulls pose at Croke Park are all on the menu. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast was sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 17 · 1 hr 7 min
World Cup round-up | Messi magic, Pico stops Spain, Klopp's TV gaffe
Dan McDonnell is in Boston, Sean O'Connor is in Dallas, Ronan is in Munich and Joe and Will are in Dublin for this World Cup check in. Lionel Messi's magical hat-trick, France's attacking verve and Jurgen Klopp's German punditry are all on the menu. Dan also discusses Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes' role in Cape Verde's historic draw with Spain. Football coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16 · 1 hr 11 min
The Ciara Mageean interview | My Greatest Race
Joe is joined in studio by Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean to discuss her new book, My Greatest Race. Shortly after another crushing injury below derailed her Paris Olympics, Ciara was given a shocking stage four cancer diagnosis. She explains to Joe how she came to terms with the devastating news, the difficulty of the last 12 months and the positive moments that keep her going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 15 · 1 hr 8 min
Bits & Bobs | Waiting for Ger Brennan | The World Cup weekend | Mickelson’s demise
Joe, Will and Conor convene for a Monday Bits & Bobs whose throw-in time was refixed thanks to Ger Brennan’s Parnell Park pressure. No matter, the third round draw brings enough spice after a chaotic Gaelic football weekend. Meanwhile, has World Cup fever gripped you yet? Plus - Phil Mickelson’s reputation, Knicks in five and Manchester United lined up for ‘All or Nothing’ Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 15 · 42 min
US Open preview | Rory's driver problem & Lowry's tough run | Paul McGinley
Joe is joined by Paul McGinley to look ahead to this week's US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Scottie Scheffler's pursuit of the Career Grand Slam - and his disagreement with caddie Ted Scott - as well as Rory McIlroy's driving issues are on the menu. Joe and Paul also discuss Shane Lowry's difficult Ryder Cup follow up and the unique challenge posed by a US Open. Golf coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.