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Sunday Paper Review | Unwatchable Gaelic football, should Keane replace Kenny & the driving-force of women in the GAA

Joe Molloy was joined by Fionn Davenport and Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) "Gaelic football is a terrible sport to watch" (14:20) Stephen Kenny's future remains hotly debated - is Roy Keane the answer? (35:30) 'Under protest' ladies players no closer to getting the charter they desire (52:30) Rory McIlroy: Is mentality his major issue?

Jun 25, 20231h 7m

Sunday's Newsround | Ireland's irrepressible talent for golf, hurling finally underwhelms

Joe Molloy was joined by John Duggan and Arthur James O'Dea on Sunday edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball.

Jun 25, 202322 min

Leona leads the way at Women's PGA, bumper GAA weekend | Saturday's Newsround

OTB's John Duggan is joined by producer Cameron Hill and newsreader Cathal Mullaney to look at the biggest stories in the world of sport this afternoon, with Leona Maguire leading the way at the Women's PGA Championship at Baltrusol.

Jun 24, 202326 min

The Crappy Quiz | "FECK SAKE! If I'd know that I would have gone second!"

Ger Gilroy was back in the hot-seat this week as Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill fought it out for 2nd place against the reigning Crappy Quiz champ, Arthur O'Dea. Enjoy!

Jun 23, 202332 min

Live from Tallaght Stadium | Girls In Green Face Off Against Zambia | The Newsround

The Newsround is on the road, folks! Nathan Murphy and Kathleen McNamee are live from Tallaght Stadium. The duo will hype up the Republic of Ireland's friendly vs Zambia. Richie McCormack will join the pair to provide you with all of today's sporting headlines. OTB NR w/ @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 22, 202323 min

Claire Walsh: Finding comfort in freediving and coping with long Covid

Nathan Murphy was joined by Claire Walsh to discuss her book 'Under Water' on Thursday's Off The Ball. From freediving 60m under water to dealing with the torrid aftereffects of long Covid, this is a brilliant chat well worth your time. 'Under Water' was published by Gill Books and is available in all good book stores now.

Jun 22, 202327 min

YHtBT: James Tracy - Ruby Walsh, Stockdale, best Irish golfers

Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning as he becomes the latest to tell why You Had to Be There. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 22, 202339 min

The Newsround: Pauw to wait on Mannion | Taylor v Cameron II in November?

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Wednesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 21, 202327 min

The Vincent Hogan interview: A life in sports journalism

Joe Molloy was joined by Vincent Hogan on Wednesday's Off The Ball. Throughout a remarkable career in sports journalism, Vincent talked to Joe about why writing Paul McGrath's book was so rewarding, the stress of working an Olympic Games and much, much more.

Jun 21, 20231h 11m

The Dadcast S3 Ep.11 | The dreaded summer holidays, greatest getaways & Father's Day debriefs...

The Dads are back and the summer fear is officially setting in... Any topics or questions you want their (questionable) advice on? Email [email protected]! @DadcastPod | @NiveaUK

Jun 21, 202337 min

S1 Ep 19The F1 Pod - Ep. 4: John Watson on Lauda battles, Canada GP review, Ferrari strategy, Williams points

On Episode Four of The F1 Pod on Off The Ball, host Shane Hannon was joined by Bernie Collins, the former Head of Race Strategy for the Aston Martin Formula One team, and former Formula One driver, and five-time Grand Prix winner, John Watson. They dived into another excellent race for Max Verstappen in Canada, points for Alex Albon and Williams, and looked ahead to the Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull's home track. The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

Jun 21, 202349 min

S1 Ep 18A Slight Tangent... | Rory McIlroy frustrates, Stephen Kenny's endgame & farewell to the legend Liam Brady

Joe Molloy was joined once again by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another edition of A Slight Tangent! If you want to get in touch with the show (please get in touch!), you're best off emailing us with your thoughts, questions or outright praise at [email protected]

Jun 20, 202347 min

S1 Ep 17THE NEWSROUND: "I'm tired, Joe" | Qualification 'not impossible' for Kenny | Nkunku to Chelsea

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Tuesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 20, 202327 min

S1 Ep 16Jack Moody: Becoming a professional wrestler | The US indie scene is a viable career

Irish professional wrestler Jack Moody is based in the USA and has worked in promotions including Primos, CSW, LLL, Battleground, RIP, and CWC. The Dubliner spoke to Will O'Callaghan about how he decided to pursue his dream by learning at Fight Factory Pro Wrestling in his 30s and his aspirations for the future.

Jun 20, 202332 min

S1 Ep 15Henry McKean LIVE from Berlin for 2023 Special Olympics World Games

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean joined Ger & Adrian on #OTBAM live from Berlin as the Special Olympics World Games are in full swing with 73 Irish athletes competing in 12 events over the next 9 days. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 20, 20235 min

S1 Ep 14US Open reaction: Rory in form but just misses out on Major

Nathan Murphy joined OTB AM to react to the US Open result. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 19, 20237 min

S1 Ep 13Performance Rankings: What next for Kenny's Ireland? Rory just short, Leona Maguire wins

Ger, Kathleen & Colm take us through the Good, the Bad and the grand of the weekend's sporting action in this week's Performance Rankings. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 19, 202333 min

S1 Ep 12Sunday's Newsround | Rory keeps on trucking, La Rochelle feel Leinster's pain and football finally heats up

OTB's John Duggan was joined by Aidan Delaney and Cameron Hill for the Newsround on Sunday's Off The Ball

Jun 18, 202315 min

S1 Ep 11Sunday Paper Review - Ireland were never going to beat Greece, Stephen Kenny's tactical nous and Rhasidat Adeleke's big decision

John Duggan is joined by Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan and boxing journalist Kevin Byrne to dissect all the biggest stories from this weekend's papers.

Jun 18, 20231h 12m

S1 Ep 10Saturday's Newsround: Acropolis Now, Rory looking good and it's Ashes time!

OTB's John Duggan is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Cameron Hill to look at the biggest stories in the world this afternoon

Jun 17, 202316 min

S1 Ep 9Looking ahead to Greece vs The Republic of Ireland | Remembering Gordon McQueen | The Newsround

Will O’Callaghan is joined by Richie McCormack live from sunny Dublin as well as Nathan Murphy who is currently in the far sunnier Athens to give you all of today’s sporting headlines. OTB NR w/ @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 15, 202325 min

S1 Ep 8The biggest rivalry in cricket | How do England cope with Steve Smith? | THE ASHES

Cricket journalist Melinda Farrell joined Will O'Callaghan as the hype around the biggest rivalry in cricket continues to rise. She looks ahead to the start of The Ashes series on Friday, with big calls in both squads, and the pride of nations on the line.

Jun 15, 202325 min

S1 Ep 7Jean Kleyn’s journey from green to green & gold | Johnny Sexton's potential ban | U20's World Cup

Cian Tracey joins Will O’Callaghan on Wednesday’s, Off The Ball to chat about Jean Kleyn joining the Springboks' squad for The Rugby Championship, what the results could be of Jonathan Sexton's ban and to preview the U20s World Cup. Rugby on OTB with @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

Jun 15, 202338 min

S1 Ep 6US Open politics, Koepka has a pep in his step, Rory's chances | Joe Molloy

Joe Molloy makes an #OTBAM cameo as he joins Ger & Shane to preview the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 15, 202315 min

S1 Ep 5The Newsround: Champions Cup format changed again | Bellingham's 100m Madrid move

Richie McCormack and Mick McCarthy joined Joe Molloy to discuss Wednesday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 14, 202326 min

S1 Ep 4Bullfighting takes fresh prominence in Spain's culture wars

Joe Molloy was joined by Spanish-based journalist Guy Hedgecoe to discuss an unlikely revival of bullfighting in the country.

Jun 14, 202328 min

S1 Ep 3The F1 Pod - Ep. 3: Senna's genius, women in F1, Canadian Grand Prix preview, the F1 GOAT

On Episode Two of The F1 Pod on Off The Ball, host Shane Hannon was joined by Bernie Collins, the former Head of Race Strategy for the Aston Martin Formula One team, and former Formula One driver, Sligo's David Kennedy. The discussion of F1 GOAT reared its head, David recalled a remarkable anecdote about Ayrton Senna, and the guys discussed Lewis Hamilton's contract rumours. They also previewed this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen looks to move one step closer to another title. The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

Jun 14, 202349 min

The Dadcast S3 Ep.10 | Father's Day Special, summertime sleeping & do we give out too much??

The dads are gearing up for the biggest day of the year (no, not US Open Sunday Nathan...), it's almost Father's Day! Any topics or questions you want their (questionable) advice on? Email [email protected]! @DadcastPod | @NiveaUK

Jun 14, 202344 min

S9 Ep 32Virtual Insanity: US Open tips, McIIroy's chances

John Duggan joined Ger & Shane in studio for a Virtual Insanity special ahead of The US Open. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 14, 202310 min

S9 Ep 31A Slight Tangent... | BT Sport cozy up to City, Limerick's siege mentality & why you shouldn't kill bees

Joe Molloy was joined once again by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another edition of A Slight Tangent! If you want to get in touch with the show (please get in touch!), you're best off emailing us with your thoughts, questions or outright praise at [email protected]

Jun 13, 202347 min

S9 Ep 30Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama and the rise of European stars in the NBA | John Gonzalez

Joe Molloy was joined by host of The Starting Five podcast John Gonzalez to discuss the Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals win, Nikola Jokic and the rise of European players in the USA.

Jun 13, 202320 min

S9 Ep 30THE NEWSROUND: Mbappé hits out Real Madrid 'lies' | Sport's unsavoury characters

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Tuesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR | Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 13, 202328 min

S9 Ep 29Is Novak now the GOAT? Świątek dominates women's tennis | Conor Niland

Former professional tennis player Conor Niland joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to review the French Open, as Novak Djokovic earns a record 23rd Grand Slam, while Iga Świątek's triumph at Roland Garros cements her status as the top player on the women's tour currently. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 13, 202317 min

S9 Ep 28Derval O'Rourke: Plotting Rhasidat Adeleke's path to the Paris Olympics

Joe Molloy was joined by the three-time Irish Olympian Derval O'Rourke to discuss another remarkable weekend for Rhasidat Adeleke and what move the incredibly talented young Irish sprinter might make next.

Jun 12, 202316 min

S9 Ep 28The Newsround | Hurling delivers in spades, did Inter squander it and a possible ban for Sexton

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy to discuss today's sports headlines. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 12, 202328 min

S9 Ep 27Should Adeleke turn pro? Similarities to Usain Bolt | Cathal Dennehy

Sports writer, Cathal Dennehy joined Ger & Shane on OTB AM to discuss Rhasidat Adeleke's latest record breaking win in the NCAA. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 12, 202319 min

S9 Ep 26Performance Rankings: Galway lose at the death, City's treble, Riveting Rhasidat

Ger, Shane & Kathleen rank the performances from a busy weekend of sport in the Performance Rankings on #otbam Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 12, 202326 min

S9 Ep 25SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW - City's treble dream Rory puts the merger behind him and what's the way forward for Irish football?

Joe Molloy is joined by Cliodhna O'Connor and Timmy McCarthy to go through the Sunday Papers.

Jun 11, 202354 min

S9 Ep 24Sunday's Newsround - City's triumph leaves us cold, Adeleke amazes again and Rory sticking it to the man

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Anne Marie Donelan to go through the biggest stories in the world of sport today

Jun 11, 202318 min

S9 Ep 23FOOTBALL SATURDAY: No romance in the Champions League final | Do Ireland stand a better chance against the Netherlands than Greece?

Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan joins Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell, broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward and OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the latest news from the world of football. The panel will preview the Champions League final and ask if this is the year that Pep finally completes football, go in depth about the FAI’s strategic plan and where the money will come from and discuss the latest developments in the League of Ireland including Shelbourne’s link up with Hull City.

Jun 10, 20231h 34m

S9 Ep 22Saturday's Newsround - Glory awaits for City, Galway need a Leinster title and basketball indifference

OTB's John Duggan is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Anne Marie Donelan to go through the biggest sport stories of the day.

Jun 10, 202324 min

S9 Ep 19'Is it just all sad territory for me?' | A debut, controversy & an irate Nathan Murphy | CRAPPY QUIZ

The Crappy Quiz returns, with Will O'Callaghan in the hosts chair as he babysits an ever-increasingly angry set of contestants. For some reason, Nathan Murphy was angry before he even stepped into studio, Shane Hannon grew increasingly annoyed with the questions in some good ol' Adrian Barry fashion, and Aidan Delaney was just delighted to be making his debut!

Jun 9, 202339 min

S9 Ep 21Katie McCabe to miss Zambia game | The power of periodisation | VERA PAUW

Ahead of the Republic of Ireland WNT team's match against Zambia and then the French, Kathleen McNamee attended the squad announcement delivered by manager Vera Pauw.

Jun 9, 202314 min

S9 Ep 20Tough Tailteann Cup Ties | Leinster & Munster Hurling Finals Preview | GAA QUICK PICKS

Nathan Murphy is joined by Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon to preview this weekend's football and hurling action across the country.

Jun 9, 202317 min

S9 Ep 18French Open finals, what is Padel? Olympic dream | Jenny Claffey

Former tennis Pro was in studio with Adrian & Shane on OTB AM to look ahead to the French Open finals and explain the game of Padel. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 9, 202315 min

S9 Ep 16Ross Bolger moves to Idaho State | The switch from GAA to College Football kicker | Tadhg Leader

Laois under-20 footballer Ross Bolger and former Connacht and USA out-half Tadhg Leader joined Nathan Murphy to announce that Ross has taken a two-year scholarship from the Division One College Football programme at Idaho State.

Jun 8, 202323 min

S9 Ep 17The Newsround: FAI plan | MacAllister signs for Liverpool | IRFU not buying London Irish

Richie McCormack and Will O'Callaghan joined Nathan Murphy for Thursday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 8, 202325 min

S9 Ep 15'Djokovic eats adversity for breakfast' | Alcaraz set to dominate the sport | Sabalenka's stance

Racquet Magazine's Caitlin Thompson joined Nathan Murphy to look ahead to the French Open men's semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, as well as to discuss the political storm that faces the Russian and Belorussian tennis players at the moment.

Jun 8, 202327 min

S9 Ep 14The F1 Pod - Ep. 2: Spanish GP Recap, making tyre degradation sexy, McLaren in 'big trouble'

On Episode Two of The F1 Pod on Off The Ball, host Shane Hannon was joined by Bernie Collins, the former Head of Race Strategy for the Aston Martin Formula One team, and Rebecca Clancy, motor racing correspondent of The Times and Sunday Times. A processional victory at the Spanish Grand Prix was discussed, with tyre degradation, troubles for Zak Brown and McLaren, and the mental toughness of Checo Perez also on the menu. The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

Jun 7, 202348 min

S9 Ep 13Padraig Harrington's PGA-LIV comments, do the U.S sportswash? | OTB AM Reacts

In the wake of the LIV-PGA-DP merger and the subsequent backlash, Ger, Shane & Kathleen discuss why Saudi Arabia is repeatedly accused of sportswashing, but not other countries such as the US. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 7, 202319 min