Second Captains Saturday

RTÉ Radio 1

Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy are trying to find the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson. Guests from around the world reflect on the sporting experiences of their past, their highlights and lowlights, before having their sporting lives ranked on air. From the multi-award winning team behind the hugely popular SC podcast, Second Captains Saturday on RTÉ Radio 1 is the perfect mix of culture, sport, comedy and music.

Listen back below to the incredible roster of guests over the years and some fascinating conversations with a difference. Former competitors include Malcolm Gladwell, Brendan Gleeson, Sharon Horgan, Conan O’Brien, Anne Enright, Dorothy Cross, Senator George Mitchell, Michael Sheen and Irvine Welsh.

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Yesterday · 49 min
Paul Brady
To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of his legendary album with Andy Irvine, Paul Brady steps up to the plate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 22 · 47 min
Olwen Fouéré
As compelling in conversation as she is on stage and screen, actor Olwen Fouéré walks a wire between love and loss on Second Captains Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 15 · 48 min
Andrew O'Hagan
This week three time Booker Prize nominee Andrew O'Hagan reflects on the enduring power of friendship and the shifting dynamics of father-son relationships all while chassé-ing a fine line between sport and art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8 · 43 min
Wendy Erskine
Award-winning novelist and short-story writer Wendy Erskine hopes a tangential connection to a Croation midfielder from the 90s will be enough to give her the edge in this year's title race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 1 · 41 min
Seamus Fogarty
After an emotional week, it seems only right to sit down with a music man from Mayo. Oh and brace yourself for a sporting highlight unparalleled in its artistic ambition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 49 min
Chris O'Dowd
Boyle native and star of Bridesmaids and The Brightening Air, Chris O'Dowd lays down a marker as a new series of Second Captains Saturday gets underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2025 · 49 min
Justine Stafford & Shane Daniel Byrne
Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy test the sporting credentials of Justine Stafford and Shane Daniel Byrne as the comedians go head-to-head in a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2025 · 51 min
Ankur Vikal
Actor and star of Slumdog Millionaire Ankur Vikal, has a powerful conversation with Eoin & Murph about culture, belonging and cheering on The Dubs from Hill 16 - but is it enough to pip President Michael D. Higgins to the post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6, 2025 · 41 min
Self Esteem
From soundtracking goal montages to dreams of owning her beloved Sheffield Wednesday, this week's contender pop powerhouse Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor), means business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2025 · 45 min
Alvy Carragher
After a record-breaking-performance from Uachtarán na hÉireann, Alvy Carragher, an award-winning poet with cross-country grit, makes her play for glory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2025 · 48 min
President Michael D. Higgins
Eoin and Murph are off to the Áras to sit down with Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2025 · 48 min
Siobhán McSweeney
Eoin and Murph are joined by actor, presenter and beloved star of Derry Girls, the brilliant Siobhan McSweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2025 · 49 min
Brían F. O'Byrne
The call went out and Brían F. O'Byrne answered. Revealing the story behind "tumultuous behaviour for no apparent reason" at USA '94 and reminiscing about a goal for the ages, with an assist from a Meath GAA legend, Brían makes his play for pole position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2025 · 48 min
Joseph O'Connor
One of our greatest novelists, Joseph O'Connor has broken bones for his art, but can he tackle his way to the top of the table at this early stage of the competition? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2025 · 47 min
Spider Stacy
One of the most hotly contested competitions of the summer is back, and first to step up to the plate is one of the founding members of The Pogues, Spider Stacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2024 · 44 min
Sebastian Barry
Award-winning novelist, playwright and poet Sebastian Barry joins Eoin and Murph for a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday, featuring one of the greatest bids for bonus points, ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7, 2024 · 45 min
Eileen Walsh
The summer ain't over til it's over and one of our favourite actors Eileen Walsh still has a chance to pip Ardal O'Hanlon to the title in our season finale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2024 · 42 min
Ardal O'Hanlon
With just two weeks to go and Brendan Gleeson still holding on at the top, can Ardal O’Hanlon elbow a fellow national treasure aside? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2024 · 43 min
Jan Carson
Award-winning Irish writer and die-hard Jackie Fullerton devotee, Jan Carson joins Eoin and Murph for this week's Second Captains Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2024 · 44 min
John King
In three months' time, America will take to the polls again and John King will be back stationed at the Magic Wall on CNN. But first, let's put his sporting mettle to the test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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