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April 20 · 1 hr 3 min
Arsenal lead unravels as City seize control in title race | Damien Delaney & Miguel Delaney | The Football Show
Damien Delaney & Miguel Delaney join Joe to recap City’s potentially title-deciding win over Arsenal at The Etihad. Before that, Joe & Ronan round up the rest of the weekend’s action, the long-awaited return of one Damien Duff to our screens, and check in with The Munich Bureau as Bayern seal yet another league title. Our football coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 20 · 51 min
Cork blitz Tipp, electric Clare, Galway double down on Kilkenny, Offaly revival | Michael Duignan & Michael Verney
It's Michael² (and Offaly²) on today's podcast as Messrs Duignan & Verney join Joe to recap weekend one of the 2026 hurling championship. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 17 · 1 hr 4 min
Bits & Bobs | Weekend mailbag ✉️ | Shane Lowry's Sunday struggles | World Cup price gouge
Joe Molloy, Conor McKeon & Ruaidhri O'Connor steer you into the weekend on this Friday's edition of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can 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.
April 16 · 30 min
Munster facing bitter fallout over Roger Randle appointment as rape allegations reemerge
Munster Rugby are facing a bitter fallout amidst their decision to appoint Roger Randle as attack coach. Despite his coaching credentials and links with head coach Clayton McMillan, the decision has drawn criticism due to a 1997 rape allegation against Randle. Ruaidhri O'Connor joins Joe Molloy to discuss his report on this story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 15 · 1 hr 16 min
PSG leave Liverpool plenty to ponder | Lamine Yamal's ascent | Ireland prevail in Poland | The Football Show
Miguel Delaney joins the show to recap the first raft of Champions League quarter final second legs, while Alanna Cunnane is on hand to discuss Ireland's notable win in Gdansk. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can 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.
April 15 · 57 min
Ireland's Italy challenge | Leinster's squad changes | Munster's must-win game
Joe is joined by Anna Caplice to discuss Ireland's opening defeat to England in the Women's Six Nations and to look ahead to Italy in Galway on Saturday. The areas Ireland can improve, the preparation players get in the Celtic Challenge and the new Six Nations schedule are all on the menu. Before that, Will joins Joe to preview an interesting URC weekend that features an important Ulster vs Leinster clash in Belfast and a must-win Munster game in Italy. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 14 · 57 min
Making a Max Dowman | The science behind developing sport's top teen prodigies
Joe Molloy is joined today by Des Ryan, a sports scientist and athlete-development specialist from Galway, who spent nine years as head of athletic development at the Arsenal academy, where he worked closely with young players preparing to step into senior professional football, coaching Max Dowman at U12 level. Before moving into football, he spent over a decade in the world of rugby, building expertise in strength, conditioning and long-term athlete development. He now serves as Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at the University of Galway, focusing on high-performance sport and student wellbeing, while continuing to advocate for modern, science-driven youth training systems that help teenagers transition successfully into elite adult sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 13 · 1 hr 3 min
Bits & Bobs: Augusta afterglow, GAA Championship has arrived, Arsenal title teeters
Joe Molloy, Will Slattery & Sarah Mulkerrins are on hand for this Monday evening offering of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 13 · 58 min
McIlroy the Master again | Rory’s legend elevated in unconventional Augusta win
Jaime Diaz, Golf Channel & Golf Digest analyst, and our man in Augusta Conor McKeon join Joe to recap a week that belonged to Rory McIlroy from start to finish, from unsustainable brilliance to Saturday nerves, and a Sunday that brought a resilience that puts the Holywood golfer firmly among the sport’s greatest. Let us know what you think of Rory McIlroy’s Masters double - and whether you think he can become the first to three-peat at Augusta. Reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie Golf on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 13 · 35 min
Rory's Masters double | Another Augusta rollercoaster | Instant reaction with Alan Shipnuck
Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion once again and Joe Molloy has made the long walk to his garden shed to get Alan Shipnuck's verdict on another thrilling Augusta Sunday. Alan's recent book about Rory will need a whole new chapter after McIlroy became just the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Green Jackets. Joe and Alan discuss Rory's rollercoaster weekend and what his latest Major championship win means for his legacy. Golf on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 10 · 55 min
Bits & Bobs | Masters nostalgia | The media v Irish football | Dan's Mastermind subject
Joe, Ronan & Dan team up for a Friday Bits & Bobs that touches on the magic of Masters veterans, whether the Irish football team got off easy after Czechia and what Croke Park should be used for. Dan also shows off his Grand National knowledge and Ronan gives an update on Bayern Munich's Champions League charge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 9 · 1 hr 3 min
Football Championship preview: Copying Donegal, Con's lost years & Tyrone's bad vibes 🏐
Joe is joined by an expert panel to preview the 2026 football championship. Philly McMahon, Colm Keys and Conan Doherty are in studio to break down each of the four provinces and give their verdict on the All-Ireland race. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 8 · 1 hr 2 min
Six Nations preview | Aoife Wafer in studio | Facing down England & World Cup injuries
Joe is joined by Ireland star & Energia Brand Ambassador Aoife Wafer to discuss the upcoming Women's Six Nations and her move to play with Harlequins in England. Aoife's injury-hit World Cup campaign and Saturday's Twickenham showdown with England is up for discussion too. Before that, Sinead Kissane joins Joe to discuss Ireland's prospects in the Six Nations and all the major storylines. Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 8 · 1 hr 6 min
Masters check in | Rory's hot practice round | Conor's Augusta experience
Joe is joined by Conor McKeon from Augusta National on the eve of the Masters to discuss all the tournament storylines. Conor gives a firsthand account of Rory McIlroy's high-quality practice round and explains why Ludvig Aberg is his pick this year. We also hear from Rory, Shane Lowry, Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose after a busy day of press conferences. Golf coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 7 · 57 min
Leinster’s attack starts to click | Munster wilt in the wind | Connacht’s six in a row 🏉
Ian Madigan joins Joe after hoovering up an intense weekend of European knock-out rugby. There is a sense that Leinster’s season is in truth starting now as Ian breaks down why changes in their attack against Edinburgh show positive signs for their Champions Cup title tilt. In the Challenge Cup, Munster’s identity lost as they cough up against Exeter, Connacht continue their hot streak and Ulster prepare to face La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup Email us your thoughts at indosportpodcast@independent.ie Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 7 · 1 hr 5 min
Alan Shipnuck | Writing the Rory book, McIlroy/Woods relationship & life off the course
Joe is joined by renowned golf journalist Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book about Rory McIlroy. Alan delves into the details around Rory's childhood, his relationships and an extraordinary career on and off the course. Golf coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 6 · 1 hr 14 min
Brian Fenton, Ciaran Whelan, summers in Dublin | Ireland-Czechia time capsule | The Munich Bureau
Joe, Ronan & Will are on hand for this Easter Monday edition of the Indo Sport podcast, as they navigate space and time to preview some major sporting events [past and present...] The lads also dive into the vault to give their reflections on two memorable studio interviews, when Dublin [and Raheny!] greats Brian Fenton & Ciaran Whelan chatted to us about their careers in blue. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ?? You can subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 3 · 48 min
Brandel Chamblee's Masters preview | The Tiger cloud, Rory's form & his Augusta tips
Joe is joined for a 2026 Masters preview by golf analyst Brandel Chamblee. Brandel weighs in on Tiger Woods' latest drama and breaks down Rory McIlroy's game ahead of Augusta. He explains why this could be Collin Morikawa's year & gives a few outside tips who could contend. Golf on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 2 · 1 hr 4 min
Leinster's European pressure | Finn Russell's Irish weakness | Henry Pollock hype
Will is joined in studio by Ian Madigan to preview the Champions Cup round of 16 and Ireland's Challenge Cup interest this weekend. Henry Pollock's Matchroom move, Finn Russell's growth and the differences between Toulouse and Bordeaux are all on the menu. Ian also gives his verdict on the four Irish provinces ahead of their European ties this weekend. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 1 · 57 min
Ireland's next steps | Heimir doubts | Italy's World Cup curse
Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell and Gary Breen to have the final word on Ireland's World Cup playoff effort. Gary outlines his frustration with Ireland's defending of set-pieces while he also is not fully sold on Heimir Hallgrimsson going forward. Before the Ireland chat, Will pops in to join Joe and Dan to reflect on a wild night of playoff action that saw Italy fail (again) and our new enemies Czechia book their place in the final. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.