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Joe is joined by Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee to preview Masters 2025. The guys break down Rory McIlroy's continuing quest to finally win a Green Jacket, while Brandel gives his perspective on how to best play Augusta having once finished day one in a share of the lead. Conor McKeon also stops by before his Masters trip to make Joe jealous by describing his experience amongst the azaleas last year. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry legend Pat Spillane shares his poignant memories of Mick O'Dwyer, the totemic Gaelic football manager and player, who passed away at the age of 88. Martin Breheny, who penned Micko's autobiography 'Blessed & Obsessed', also joins Joe in studio to delve into the life & times of an Irish sporting titan. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien Delaney joins Joe to break down a Premier League round that saw Liverpool survive a chippy derby, Arsenal stay in the race (just) and to talk about Evan Ferguson’s future. First, Ronan and Will check in on some of the more bizarre elements of the mid-week fixtures, including David Moyes’ ‘tackle for a derby’ comments and Marcus Rashford’s ‘goal involvements’. Football on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports. Subscribe to our YouTube channel @IndoSportPodcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Will & Ronan convene for Wednesday's edition of The Football Show, as Manchester United's malaise shows no signs of halting. The lads also discuss Evan Ferguson's enduring difficulties, Troy Parrott's renaissance, Bukayo Saka's return, and a giant-killing in Germany. Meabh De Burca then checks in to preview Ireland's upcoming matches against Greece, as they look to bounce back from their recent chastening defeat in Slovakia. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Sky Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to a big weekend of Champions Cup knockout rugby. The panel start off by discussing Jack Crowley's contract negotiations, with Ian giving an insight into what players weigh up when considering a new deal. Munster's trip to La Rochelle, why their half-backs are a 'big advantage' against Ronan O'Gara's side and Leinster's Croke Park clash. Our rugby coverage is brought to you by Energia. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a shared 16 Celtic Crosses between them, serial All-Ireland winners Pat Spillane and Philly McMahon join Joe to preview the 2025 Senior Football Championship. The lads delve into which team is likely to best acclimate to the new rules, and why they don't necessarily agree on whether all of the FRC 'enhancements' will be a force for good. Also on the agenda are the elements which Donegal need to add to their arsenal, how Paudie Clifford makes Kerry tick, why Dublin are not in transition just yet, is there a dark horse for Sam Maguire, and plenty more besides. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is with thanks to AIB 🏐 If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe has returned for this Monday special of Bits & Bobs, where Ronan and Will get through the weekend’s biggest talking points. Ronan O’Gara’s jeopardy in France, Rory McIlroy’s hot form, refereeing of football’s top forwards and the backlash towards Trent Alexander-Arnold are all on the menu. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

European boxing champion, now coach, Eric Donovan joins Conan and Shane Keegan on the Coaching Panel this Friday afternoon. Building resilience and feeling valued are two of the elements thrashed out, as well as the mentality required when gearing up for competition. The lads also delve into the difference between minding individuals and looking after entire teams, and ponder where exactly is the best place to watch an event as a coach. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conan, Will and Conor team up for this Bits and Bobs fresh off the news that Carlow manager Shane Curran has stepped away, which asks the question about why mid-season manager changes aren’t more common in GAA? Elsewhere, the secret goalkeeper #2 messages in, Rory McIlroy’s pre-Masters form, and memories of getting dressed down by sports stars in the press room. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to discuss Andy Farrell's Lions announcement after he revealed his coaching staff on Wednesday. The panel debate whether so many Irish coaches going on the tour could harm the national team, if Owen Farrell will get picked by his father as well as looking ahead to all the provincial action and round two of the Women's Six Nations. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined by Shane Brennan to discuss the sporting news of the day, from Andy Farrell announcing his Lions assistant coaches to Rory McIlroy's Masters lead in to the looming possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid. Shane then chats to County Down's Charlie Smyth to discuss life in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints after his first season with the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan have the band back together for a crossover episode of the Indo Sport and Indo GAA podcasts. Fermanagh manager Joe Baldwin joins the show to update us on the situation facing his side, who as of Tuesday morning still had not received details of their league final which is set to take place this weekend. The three amigos then break down Cork’s appetite for silverware, reminisce on memories of warm weather camps, and ask if a version of VAR can help hurling? First, Michael and Will catch up on the Indo GAA project. Search for Indo GAA in your podcast feeds now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinead Kissane is joined by Ireland rugby star Aoife Wafer, who popped into studio yesterday to discuss the start of the Six Nations and her breakout 12 months. Although Ireland came up short against France on Saturday in their opening game, Wafer's brace once again marked her out as the team's star performer. She tells Sinead about her ambitions for the World Cup later this year, and the first-ever women's Lions Tour in 2027. Before all that, Will Slattery is on hand to discuss an eventful URC weekend that saw the Irish provinces return to action after the Six Nations. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia 🏉 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McKeon is joined by fellow Irish Independent GAA scribes Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to run the rule over the league campaign, where we learned a lot about the seven teams who are still firmly in the All-Ireland race as the competition at the top is tightening. Also on the menu is Mickey Harte’s impact in Offaly, and the gap between the quality seen across the divisions. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ireland international Gary Breen joins Dan McDonnell for a breakdown of an international window where Ireland ran out victorious over Bulgaria - not once, but twice. However, early concessions and a question over strength of play still remain ahead of a tough qualifying campaign. First, Dan joins the ‘buzz brothers’ Conan and Will to get a sense of how we’re all feeling. Football on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Sports ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed author & journalist Don McRae joins Conor McKeon to discuss 'The Last Bell', his final boxing book of a 50-year career covering the sport. Don delves into his incomparable experiences with fighters from Mike Tyson to Katie Taylor and countless in between. He also frames his 'dysfunctional' relationship with a sport which has shown him the highest highs, but also the 'worst kind of darkness'. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland come from behind to beat Bulgaria in Plovdiv, but not everyone is impressed... Dion Fanning joins Conán to thrash out just how happy we're really allowed to be. Ronan and Will fill out the panel first to get into the Matt Doherty discussion, and look at where that Troy Parrott touch ranks in the best "I Wasn't Expecting That..." moments of post-World Cup Ireland. Football on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Sports. Subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel by searching @IndoSportPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ireland internationals Jackie Shiels and Hannah Tyrrell join Sinead Kissane to preview this year’s Women’s Six Nations, where the squad ask if Ireland can carry confidence into their match-up with France this weekend. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by EnergiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Vincent Hogan, former chief sports writer of the Irish Independent, to remember Eddie Jordan, the F1 legend who died today at the age of 76. Vincent looks back on the Dubliner's rise through the motorsport ranks, from the skeptical reaction in Ireland, to his F1 dream, all the way up to winning a first Grand Prix with Jordan Racing in 1998. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight-time All-Ireland champion Philly McMahon joins Will to assess the state of play in the National Football League, as the FRC's new rules continue to take effect, and the top sides jostle for position to make [and avoid] the Division 1 final If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indo Sport’s Dan McDonnell & Aidan Fitzmaurice join Conan Doherty from snowy Plovdiv to preview Ireland’s upcoming double header, discuss team selection headaches surrounding Evan Ferguson, Matt Doherty et al, and chat through the fractious nature of football in Bulgaria at present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruaidhri O'Connor is joined by Cian Tracey and Chris Jones of the BBC to review Six Nations 2025. Ruaidhri asks the panel why the vibes are so different around France, England and Ireland considering all three teams won four games out of five. Ireland's need to find new players, the prospect of Simon Easterby joining Andy Farrell on the Lions tour and whether Caelan Doris or Maro Itoje should captain the team are all up for discussion too. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conán has assembled a stellar team of coaching minds for this St Patrick’s Day special. All-Ireland winner & camogie coach Sarah O’Donovan joins him in studio, as does long-time soccer & GAA coach Shane Keegan, and Leitrim Senior Football manager Steven Poacher, all of whom give their insights into the evolving world of coaching. Contact time, ways to increase female participation, and the importance of mental resilience are all on the menu (...which also includes stew and curry!) As our regular listeners will know by now, we always like to bring you behind the production scenes here on the Indo Sport podcast! So, for full disclosure, rather than dragging our guests away from their St Patrick’s Day revelry, we asked them to pop in last week to put this together. As such, one thing not covered in our original recording was the news which emanated from Leitrim GAA over the weekend. With that in mind – and as you'll hear – Steven rejoined Conan for the beginning of today's episode, to give his perspective on the unprecedented forfeiture of yesterday's scheduled match v Fermanagh, & the circumstances behind it ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey deliver their verdict from the Stadio Olimpico as Ireland end the Six Nations with a hard-fought victory. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Bits & Bobs day on the Indo Sport podcast, as the lads reflect on the latest sporting headlines, including an Old Trafford penalty bonanza, Heimer's olive branch, Thomas Tuchel's eye-catching England squad, and Unai Emery's quest for vindication. Also on the agenda is what exactly constitutes 'fan culture', are GAA goalkeepers being cut adrift by new law changes, and some other mailbag topics. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronan, Will & Shane reflect on last night’s drama in Madrid, as Atleti once again came undone at the hands of their Real overlords. Irish golf star Leona Maguire also joins the show to chat about her season, as the Irish Open in Carton House approaches. The lads also delve into whether sports coverage on TV is all that it seems [it isn't], Warren Gatland’s ‘woke’ comments, Ireland’s squad announcement[s], and some other sporting headlines. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Cian Tracey and Eddie O'Sullivan to look ahead to Ireland's final Six Nations game against Italy. Simon Easterby's response to Fabien Galthie's post-match press conference last Saturday is up for discussion as is the team selection for Italy, with Jack Crowley getting the nod to start and a number of big names returning. Eddie shares his concerns over Ireland's age profile while the panel also talk about the prospect of Crowley joining Leicester in a big-money move. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Cathal Dennehy to reflect on Ireland's dramatic Sunday at the European Indoor Athletics Championship that saw Sarah Healy win a gold medal and Kate O'Connor and Mark English take home bronze. Cathal breaks down the challenges each athlete had to face to claim glory and discusses the prospect of more Irish medals at major competitions in the near future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined in studio by Niall Quinn to talk about the upcoming Italia 90 reunion, how Evan Ferguson can get on track and the funding shortfall in Irish football. Before that, Ronan Mullen pops into the studio to reflect on PSG's Champions League win over Liverpool and Man United's ambitious design for a 'new Trafford'. Our football coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will & Ronan are joined in studio by some sporting royalty, as Rod Woodson – one of the NFL's greatest ever players, legend of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Super Bowl winner with the Baltimore Ravens, stopped by ahead of the Steelers' visit to Dublin. The lads discuss Rod's legendary career path, from a unique upbringing in Indiana, to being an aspiring track athlete in Ireland, and eventually a 17-year veteran at NFL level. Also up for discussion is the ever-growing popularity of American football around the globe, the upcoming NFL game in Ireland, and plenty more besides 🏈 If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Brennan and Colm Keys join Conán Doherty for the Kilkenny post-mortem and a look at EIGHT red cards from three games this weekend. Cork steamroll Clare in their backyard, but 1998 should be a warning. And Down barge their way back into Division 1 hurling. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dion Fanning is in studio to talk about Darwin Nunez the hero, and Liverpool's worthiness as Premier League champions. Arsenal draw at Old Trafford amidst plenty of 'wall talk', measurement angst, over-celebration contention, and Mikel Arteta v Patrick Davison. Heimir Hallgrímsson's Late Late Show interview also sparks some renewed discussion about Irish football, while Conán Doherty & Ronan Mullen round up some of the other football news ?? If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Ian Madigan to reflect on France's emphatic Six Nations win over Ireland. Ireland's third-quarter collapse, the lack of speed in the team and some majestic French play is all on the menu. Fabien Galthie's reaction to Antoine Dupont's injury and how Ireland have managed the out-half situation are up for discussion too. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia 🏉 If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene at The Aviva Stadium after France emphatically ended Ireland's Grand Slam aspirations with a dominant display in Dublin. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Conan & Conor gather for this Friday's edition of Bits & Bobs, as we sift through the day's sports agenda, and dip back into the listener mailbag. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey to give their final verdict on Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France. The lads kick off by discussing the team news, including Jamie Osborne's surprise inclusion and Fabien Galthie's decision to pick a 7/1 split on the bench. Ian then delves into France's 'secret weapon' in the kicking game before Ian and Cian explore how Ireland can deal with Antoine Dupont's threat. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is in association with Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh from a frenetic night of Champions League action in Paris, Miguel Delaney checks in from Gare du Nord to recap Liverpool's smash and grab win against a scintillating PSG side. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Sky Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Michael Verney and former BBC racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght to preview Cheltenham 2025, which kicks off next Tuesday. Michael and Cornelius discuss the issues facing the festival and what organisers are doing to improve things, while Joe asks whether the continuing Irish dominance is turning viewers off in the UK. Constitution Hill's Champion Hurdle bid and Galopin Des Champs' attempt to complete a Gold Cup hat-trick are on the menu too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Will & Ronan congregate at Bits & Bobs HQ to chat through the sports news of the day, and to peruse the latest listener emails. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan to look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France on Saturday. Simon Easterby's intervention in Garry Ringrose's disciplinary hearing is up for discussion, as is the changing nature of the rivalry with the French along with the scrum and lineout issues facing Ireland ahead of Saturday. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Colm Keys, Donnchadh Boyle and Conor McKeon to discuss all the latest talking points in the football and hurling leagues. The lads start with hurling, where a consensus has emerged that Cork and Limerick are the two All-Ireland favourites ahead of the 2025 championship. The chat then turns to football, where a number of cranky Gaelic football managers have voiced concerns about the new rules, while the panel also discusses how big a bearing the wind is having on matches and who is looking good at this time of yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Jonathan Wilson assesses the state of play at Manchester United as Jim Ratcliffe, Ruben Amorim et al conspire to lurch from one landmine to the next. The lads also look ahead to a tasty slate of Champions League action, and debate whether or not Jean-Philippe Mateta's grim injury will spark a change in how goalkeepers are governed. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Sky Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indo Sport’s Dan McDonnell joins Joe to recap the weekend that was in the League of Ireland, as champions Shelbourne played out a 1-1 draw with Shamrock Rovers. The lads also discuss the latest fallout from Ian Harte’s comments last week, and how – in an era of vocal characters in the League of Ireland – the FAI have lost control of the Irish football discourse. Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Sky Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Will and Conor team up for this Friday Bits & Bobs where we get through some of the emails that have come our way this week. The team also break down the odd nature of Garry Ringrose’s ban, react to news that Clare have sold naming rights for Cusack Park, and read through the growing war of words between Ian Harte and Stephen Kenny. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Andrew Conway to discuss the triple international retirement of Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray after the Six Nations. Ruaidhri sums up the careers of the three Ireland legends while Andrew gives an insight into what it was like sharing a dressing room with the trio. Andrew also breaks down the mindset that has made Felix Jones a top coach, while Ruaidhri has all the latest on Munster's appointment of Clayton McMillan as their new head coach. Our rugby coverage is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slovenia’s surprising 4-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland women’s team has made Irish football ask where the squad currently sits early in the Carla Ward era. Former international Méabh De Búrca and Irish Independent soccer writer Seán O’Connor join Joe to run the rule over an international break that may force the Ireland team to press the reset button. Football on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 years ago, eight-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles was stabbed during a tennis match and the 19-year-old's life was never the same. Joe is joined by Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated to reflect on the shocking moment, what it meant for Seles' career and that whole era of tennis. The jumping off point for the chat are the uncomfortable parallels between Seles' situation and the recent incident involving Emma Raducanu and a fan in Dubai who exhibited 'fixated behaviour', with the English star previously the victim of a stalking incident in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Will and Conor for the latest episode of Bits and Bobs. Joe starts off by reading an email about an Offaly listener's quest to make it to the Super Bowl for his 40th birthday. David Clifford's magical hat-trick, the debate around Ireland's out-half and Man United's cost-cutting are all on the menu too. You can email the show at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Colm Keys to discuss all the talking points after GAA Congress last weekend. A new football championship structure is coming in 2026, GAAGO has been replaced by GAA+ while a potentially 'catastrophic' demographic problem is brewing for the association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ireland outhalf Ian Madigan joins Joe to recap a hard-fought win for Simon Easterby’s side in Cardiff, and to break down the sizeable task which lies ahead against France. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.