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Two-time Olympian Michaela Walsh: 'I wouldn't have gone to Tokyo without Aidan' | Zaur's 'genius'|

Now two time Olympian Michaela Walsh joined Joe Molloy in studio, having recently qualified for the Paris Olympics. She discussed how she got into the sport, her close bond with her brother Aidan, the impact that Katie Taylor has had on her own career and the sport in general, as well as the specifics of Zaur Antia's coaching.

Jul 11, 202330 min

Explained: Hawkeye in GAA, how much does it cost? | Jess Kelly

Newstalk tech guru Jess Kelly investigates the GAA technology 'Hawkeye' following recent criticisms of the live review system. 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.

Jul 11, 202317 min

S1 Ep 17Wimbledon: Chris Eubanks fairytale continues, Azarenka booed off the court | Jenny Claffey

Former Ireland tennis pro Jenny Claffey covers all things Wimbledon as the business end of the competition approaches. 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.

Jul 11, 202318 min

S1 Ep 16The Newsround | Heartbreak for Galway and Clare, U20s World Cup bound and Murphy's save overrated?

Off The Ball's Richie McCormack is joined by Mick McCarthy and Ann Marie Donelan to go through the latest from the world of sport

Jul 10, 202328 min

S1 Ep 16Ashes 2023: 'Nobody's ever fully figured out test cricket' | Can England reel Australia in?

Richie McCormack was joined by cricket journalist Melinda Farrell to reflect on a very exciting Ashes series. After Australia took a 2-0 lead from the first two tests, England broke back to make it 2-1 heading into the fourth later this month.

Jul 10, 202328 min

S1 Ep 15Performance Rankings: Clare stumble, Wimbledon grand, U20's final in sight

Shane & Colm were joined by Sarah O'Donovan on this week's edition of The 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.

Jul 10, 202323 min

S1 Ep 14SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW- Brolly on Gilroy, should we save Hill 16 and how to coach female players

Freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this afternoon. They will discuss the numerous pieces on the return of Dublin including Joe Brolly’s column on what Pat Gilroy has brought to the set up. The panel will also look at the harrowing tale of Former Galway United wonder kid Shane Keogh who saved himself from ultimate destruction and chat about the Vera Pauw controversy from during the week.

Jul 9, 20231h 21m

S1 Ep 13Saturday's Newsround: Submerged in hurling, Wimbledon not hitting the heights and northern hemisphere sides dominating

OTB's John Duggan was joined by Aidan Delaney and Cameron Hill to look at the latest news from the world of sport

Jul 8, 202325 min

THE CRAPPY QUIZ | The shambles continue | Tommy Rooney's jitters are to blame, apparently

The shambles continue because you won't stop watching, as Mick McCarthy hosts the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms, still in glorious technicolour. Tommy Rooney is wheeled out of the storage shed, because literally no one else was available, while Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon seem to have developed a form of Stockholm syndrome at this point!

Jul 7, 202337 min

S1 Ep 11The Newsround: Republic of Ireland Face Down France | FAI Call For A Fairer Distribution Of Taxes

Will O’Callaghan is in the hot-seat for tonight’s Newsround. He will be joined by Mick McCarthy, Richie McCormack as well as Nathan Murphy live from Tallaght Stadium to preview the Republic of Ireland vs France.

Jul 6, 202327 min

AI at Wimbledon explained: Jess Kelly

Tech Guru Jess Kelly was in studio with Shane & Kathleen following her day out at Wimbledon where she was shown how the tournament are using AI technology. 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.

Jul 6, 202311 min

YHtBT: Paul Howard | Sonia O'Sullivan, Collins v Eubank

Author, Paul Howard joined Shane & Kathleen in studio to give his five picks in the latest episode of '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.

Jul 6, 202330 min

S1 Ep 8THE NEWSROUND: McCabe backs Pauw | Páirc Uí Chaoimh set to host Munster v Crusaders

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Wednesday's edition of The Newsround.

Jul 5, 202322 min

S1 Ep 7The F1 Pod - Ep. 5: Austria track limits fiasco, sprint race thoughts, Sainz v Perez, Silverstone preview

Episode Five of The F1 Pod on Off The Ball saw host Shane Hannon joined by Bernie Collins, former Head of Race Strategy with Aston Martin, and motorsport journalist and broadcaster Declan Quigley. They reflected on last week's madness in Austria with track limits a top talking point. They also discussed another win for Max, Lewis Hamilton's feisty radio exchanges, and took a look ahead to Silverstone this weekend. The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

Jul 5, 202347 min

Jason Quigley: Boxing future, Andy Lee impact

Irish boxer, Jason Quigley was in studio with Shane & Nathan to discuss his career so far and what his future is in the ring. 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.

Jul 5, 202325 min

THE NEWSROUND: Nathan Collins becomes Brentford's record signing | Waterford owner jailed

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy for Tuesday's edition of The Newsround.

Jul 4, 202320 min

A SLIGHT TANGENT: Sky Sports Cull, Sportsmanship vs Shithousery | A supersub drafted in for the PhD

They said it couldn’t be done! Lucky 7. That is right, folks, A Slight Tangent is back for the 7th time in a row. And we have made it a special one. Due to overwhelming popular demand, Colm Boohig is back! Joe, Will and Mick are welcoming him back with open arms. 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]

Jul 4, 202349 min

Wimbledon: Djokovic coming for Federer's legacy | Jenny Claffey

Former Irish tennis player Jenny Claffey was on OTB AM to talk about the start of Wimbledon which already had plenty of talking points after just one day. 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.

Jul 4, 202319 min

Caitlin Thompson | Wimbledon kicks off, Djokovic in a sweet spot and the wonder of Venus Williams

Joe Molloy was joined by Racquet Magazine's Caitlin Thompson to discuss the opening day at Wimbledon, why it's crazy to suggest Djokovic is not the favourite and why crowds still love Venus Williams

Jul 3, 202323 min

Kerry and Dublin march on with ease, Collins on the move and Wimbledon gets underway | The Newsround

Richie McCormack and Dave McIntryre join OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the latest news from the world of sport on the Newsround

Jul 3, 202323 min

Performance Rankings: Is Aidan O'Shea done? Protests continue, Monaghan Supremacy

Shane Hannon, Johnny Ward and Colm Boohig go through the latest edition of the 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.

Jul 3, 202335 min

Sunday Paper Review | Where does GAAGO stand now, the intricacies of Baz Ball and LIV in for the long haul

Dion Fanning of The Currency and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan join OTB’s Joe Molloy to go through the back pages and bring you the best stories from the world of sport on this Sunday afternoon. The panel will discuss the All Ireland quarter finals yesterday, Jonathan Wilson’s lament on football losing it’s touch and why golf’s rebels are smiling wide

Jul 2, 20231h 21m

SATURDAY PANEL - Rivalries renewed, big guns will go out and the scourge of the dummy team

Former Kerry star Sean O'Sullivan and ex Monaghan skipper Owen Lennon join John Duggan to look ahead to some mouthwatering clashes in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship. The panel will discuss great Kerry v Tyrone battles from down the year, ask if there are any shocks on the cards and chat about why fans get so frustrated with manager mindgames. Gaelic football on OTB with thanks to AIB GAA | #TheToughest

Jul 1, 202354 min

"He still has a couple of years at this level" Conor Niland on Djokovic and Wimbledon

Former Irish tennis pro Conor Niland joined OTB's John Duggan to look ahead to the third major of the year, Wimbledon. Conor discussed why Djokovic is going for 5 in a row at SW 19, why Carlos Alcaraz's time isn't here just yet and why Coco Gauff is trending towards greatness

Jul 1, 202312 min

‘It is game of dreamers and I am a dreamer!’ | The true difficulty of The Curragh | Johnny Murtagh

On Off The Ball Saturday, John Duggan is joined by jockey turned trainer Johnny Murtagh to discuss The Curragh, how to select a horse and how the standard of horse breeding in Ireland has reached another echelon.

Jul 1, 202332 min

Saturday's Newsround - Championship starts now, Rovers slip up again and Emmet Brennan's debut

OTB's John Duggan is joined by Aidan Delaney and Cathal Mullaney to discuss the latest from the world of sport.

Jul 1, 202316 min

Nina Carberry - In conversation with Brian O'Driscoll | Cheltenham winners & dealing with retirement

In the third episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', legendary Irish jockey Nina Carberry joins Brian to discuss her incredible career, her racing family, and injuries. In partnership with Guinness, ‘In Conversation with Brian O’Driscoll’ is celebrating and sharing stories from Ireland’s leading female athletes and sporting personalities. It’s all with thanks to Guinness. Always drink responsibly. Get the facts. Be drinkaware. Visit drinkaware.ie.

Jun 30, 202319 min

Who will win the Irish Derby? | Auguste Rodin the one to beat

Mick McCarthy and Johnny Ward look ahead to Sunday's Irish Derby and discuss whether the event remains one of the jewels of the Irish sporting summer.

Jun 30, 202313 min

The Dadcast S3 Ep.12 | Friendship fallouts, posting your kids & new dad essentials!

It's the final episode of the series and the dads are ready to tackle your biggest issues! Any topics or questions you want their (questionable) advice on? Email [email protected]! @DadcastPod | @NiveaUK

Jun 30, 202343 min

Nathan promised not to moan as much this week… it didn’t last long! | THE CRAPPY QUIZ

The merry-go-round of hosts continues, but thankfully for everyone involved Johnny Ward was late for casting, so Mick McCarthy has valiantly stepped in to take his place as host of this week's quiz (or was it his ego that planned this all along?) Unfortunately, Will 'Larry Birr' O’Callaghan & Nathan 'Black Sox' Murphy have both served out their one-week bans, meaning they make their not so glorious returns to the Quiz, with Shane 'The Monaghan Machete' Hannon slipping into studio just at the last minute.

Jun 30, 202337 min

THE NEWSROUND: We can’t stop talking about James Skehill’s hands | Sexton summoned for disciplinary hearing

Richie McCormack and Will O'Callaghan with Nathan Murphy to discuss Thursday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 29, 202325 min

Vera Pauw names her final squad for the World Cup | Arsenal's £105 million man | The Newsround

Joe Molloy, Richie McCormack and Will O'Callaghan are on deck to bring all of today's sporting headlines, which include; Vera Pauw naming her squad for the World Cup and much more! OTB NR w/ Gillette Labs

Jun 28, 202325 min

Does Jamie Finn's absence make sense? | What is a good World Cup for Ireland?

Former Ireland international Ruth Fahy joins Joe Molloy to react to the biggest headlines as Vera Pauw names her Ireland squad for the World Cup.

Jun 28, 202324 min

Paul Rouse: Sport's place in the process of creating a United Ireland | The GAA is not immune to classism issues

UCD Historian and former Offaly football manager Paul Rouse joined Joe Molloy to discuss his new book 'Sport in Modern Irish Life' as well as the larger topics in Ireland and Irish sport.

Jun 28, 202353 min

YHtBT: Keith Wood | BOD's hat-trick, Mick Galway's captaincy

Keith Wood joined Shane & Adrian for the latest edition of '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 28, 202344 min

A Slight Tangent... | Should frees count in scoring records, critiquing female sport & Joe's favourite interviewers

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 27, 202352 min

THE NEWSROUND: Ogbene headed to the Premier League | Keane not concerned by criticism

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

Jun 27, 202326 min

The Newsround | Sneaky stamps, playing with/against the wind & Ireland's worst supporters

Joe Molloy was joined by Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack for Monday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball! In association with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 26, 202325 min

The Dadcast S3 Ep.8 | Camping adventures and the chaos of teaching kids how to cycle on the road

This season of Dadcast is rolling on! Ger is joined by the usual suspects of Adrian, Dave and Nathan. Make sure to keep an eye on the Dadcast twitter account for any upcoming news about when The Dadcast go on the road! #Dadcast | @NiveaUK

Jun 26, 202349 min

Performance Rankings: Magnificent Mayo, GAA protests, Galway bow out

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon are joined by Nathan Murphy for the latest edition of the Performance Rankings. RED Sit-down protests in women’s GAA Tipperary hurlers AMBER Leona Maguire & Stephanie Meadow GREEN Cork & Mayo Clare hurling 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 26, 202335 min

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