Show overview
The Offload has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 113 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 85 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 55 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 40 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 60 episodes published. Published by Tommy Bowe and Donncha O’Callaghan.
From the publisher
Join Irish Rugby legends Tommy Bowe and Donncha O'Callaghan every week for The Offload – a fresh, funny and unfiltered look at life on and off the pitch.Packed with behind-the-scenes stories from their playing days, honest takes on the latest rugby headlines, and the kind of craic only two former teammates can share.Your new go-to pod for sport, banter, and a healthy dose of complete and utter nonsense.New show lands every Friday. Subscribe to The Dressing Room for a bonus show every Tuesday.Video version is available on our YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 113 episodesURC Semi Finals, Coaches vs The Media, Player Social & More | The Offload EP87
Crisis Talks – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Noel McNamara joins the show, URC Play-Offs & more | The Offload EP86
Returning From Injury – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Joey Carbery joins the show, European finals & more | The Offload EP85
Team Bonding – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Rory Best joins the show, Huge final URC round & more | The Offload EP84
Life After Rugby – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Live from Irish Rugby’s HPC, Leinster & Ulster in European finals & more | The Offload EP83
British and Irish Lions Head of Performance Graeme Close – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
European Semi-Finals, W6N, Weight Management & more | The Offload EP82
Craig Doyle joins the show, W6N, Munster vs Ulster & more | The Offload EP81
Rugby World Cup Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Munster coaching controversy, Home Alone, URC returns, W6N & more | The Offload EP80
Referee Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

S2 Ep 79Fuel Protests, European Quarter-Finals, W6N, Munster Accountability & more | The Offload EP79
Brought to you by Vodafone Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 79 of The Offload with plenty to talk about. Email us at [email protected] your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcastVideo version of the show available for free at: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked – Lions Mount Rushmore | The Offload
All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them. Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet. Next up, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan chat through their Lions ‘Mount Rushmore’ of leadersSend your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast#TheDressingRoom #TheOffload Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 78Gareth Steenson joins the show, Europe is back, W6N & more | The Offload EP78
Brought to you by Vodafone Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 78 of The Offload with special guest former Exeter Chiefs legend, and current Ireland women’s coach, Gareth Steenson. Email us at [email protected] your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcastVideo version of the show available for free at: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reality of Being a Pundit | The Offload Huddle
Step into the huddle — real stories, honest opinions and moments worth revisiting from the vault.Unlocking some of the best moments from The Offload — conversations, stories and insights you might have missed.Send your voicenotes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast#TheOffload #TheHuddle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 77Munster’s financial problems, URC heating up, The Sock Dilemma & more | The Offload EP77
Brought to you by VodafoneTommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 77 of The Offload with plenty to talk about this week, including:– Ireland's World Cup qualifier– URC review and preview– Bundee Aki's new contract– Sam Prendergast's return– Heckling on the pitch– Rieko Ioane's form at Leinster– Munster's big defeat and financial problem– Tommy's sock dilemmaEmail us at [email protected] your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.