Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan to break down the Lions' win over the Western Force, discuss the team selection for Wednesday's game against the Reds and to look back on the disastrous tour to New Zealand in 2005. Eddie thinks Andy Farrell should be more mindful of the politics of a Lions tour in his media comments and says that it's too early to pencil players into the Test team. The chat then turns towards the Lions 3-0 series defeat against New Zealand in 2005, with Eddie - who was an assis...
Jun 30, 2025•56 min
Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Perth to discuss the Lions' dominant 54-7 win over the Western Force. Joe McCarthy's outstanding outing, Tadhg Beirne's tough day and the Henry Pollock experience are all up for discussion. Ruaidhri also brings up the possibility that Andy Farrell might play his strongest team in the Wednesday fixtures rather than follow the traditional Saturday rotation. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Energia. See omnystudio.co...
Jun 28, 2025•23 min
Joe is joined by Conan and Will for a Friday edition of Bits & Bobs that covers the magic of All-Ireland final day, Keith Andrews' Brentford appointment and the way Mayo treated Kevin McStay. You have responded in droves to our request for your memories of All-Ireland final day - Joe reads out some memorable submissions while the lads also cover the merits of Top Gun Maverick. Email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 27, 2025•50 min
Joe chats to 2002 PGA Champion and Sky Sports golf analyst Rich Beem to discuss the story behind his Major championship win and how he struggled in the aftermath. Rich famously held off Tiger Woods at his peak to win at Hazeltine 23 years ago before finding it difficult to deal with the change in his life that followed. Joe and Rich compare his struggles to how Rory McIlroy might be feeling after completing the Career Grand Slam at the Masters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Jun 27, 2025•50 min
Joe is chatting all things Lions with Ruaidhri O'Connor, who has landed in Australia after a 16-hour flight. Andy Farrell has named his second Lions team, with eight Irish players starting this Saturday against the Western Force. Joe and Ruaidhri discuss the decision to make Dan Sheehan captain, the Irish vs UK narrative that is developing and pick through the biggest talking points from today's team announcement. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Energia. See omn...
Jun 26, 2025•49 min
Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé to preview a blockbuster All-Ireland quarter-final weekend with the clash between Armagh and Kerry the pick of the bunch. Tomás discusses the pressure on David Clifford to carry the Kingdom, Armagh's mental strength and the difficulty in judging Dublin. Monaghan's upset potential against Donegal and an intriguing Galway vs Meath clash are also up for discussion. GAA on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Jun 26, 2025•50 min
Joe is joined in studio by Conor Niland to look ahead to Wimbledon, compare Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and to discuss why Ireland don't produce tennis stars. Conor breaks down the recent French Open final between Alcaraz and Sinner and also delves into the women's game, which is struggling to recapture the attention it commanded during the Williams sisters' era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2025•58 min
Joe is joined by Will and Conor for a Tuesday edition of Bits & Bobs that covers the upcoming Keane/McCarthy film, the fallout from Damien Duff's Shelbourne departure and the latest Lions news. Whether you should get a personal trainer and Dublin's hurling renaissance are on the menu too. Email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025•49 min
Colm Keys and Philly McMahon join Joe and Conan in studio, where all eyes turn to the All-Ireland football quarter-finals in Croke Park next weekend. The panel discuss the potential depth of improvement in both Dublin and Tyrone, Galway’s goalkeeper turbulence, the blockbuster affair that will be Armagh v Kerry and the impact of fans at games. They also weigh in on which of the pairings have the potential to throw up a shock result next weekend and Louth’s accidental bus detour en route to their...
Jun 23, 2025•52 min
Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell to discuss Damien Duff's shock departure as Shelbourne manager. Less than one year after winning the league title, Duff stepped down on Sunday with Shelbourne's Champions League qualification campaign right around the corner. Duff's final morning as manager, his tumultuous last season and what the future holds for the Dubliner is all on the menu. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 23, 2025•54 min
Joe is joined by Eddie Brennan and Colm Keys to review Dublin's famous quarter-final win over Limerick and assess where Galway hurling is after their chastening defeat to Tipperary. Dublin's grit, Limerick's attitude and Galway's no show are all up for discussion. Whether it is now Cork's All-Ireland to lose is also on the menu. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025•47 min
Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to reflect on the Lions' shock loss to Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Despite a packed crowd and a cracking atmosphere, a 'clunky' Lions performance was punished ruthlessly by Felipe Contepomi's men. The guys discuss the areas where the Lions fell short, Andy Farrell's ruthless assessment and the players who will be most worried after the opening night. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Jun 21, 2025•39 min
Joe is joined by Will and Sunday Independent Sports editor John Greene for a Friday Bits & Bobs that touches on the Gaelic football revival, the onslaught of Lions coverage and whether one county in Ireland is the most hated. We also had some great email(s) in about Jim Gavin's rules triumph and a few angry Cork and Meath people after some comments from Joe earlier in the week. Send us your emails at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 20, 2025•48 min
Joe is joined by Rob Kearney to relive his Lions experiences on the 2009 & 2013 tours. Rob travelled to South Africa as a 23-year-old 16 years ago and looks back on the famous second test where he gave one of his best-ever performances. It was a different story four years later as injuries and form meant he was on the outside looking in - but had a front row view of Brian O'Driscoll's controversial omission. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Football is on the menu today as Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell to get the latest on Damien Duff and Stephen Bradley's rivalry while Jonathan Wilson stops by to discuss the Club World Cup's early problems. Dan covers Duff's recent anger towards the Shamrock Rovers boss as well as Drogheda missing out on Europe due to a UEFA ruling. Jonathan then explains why Gianni Infantino's club competition isn't drawing the crowds he would have liked in its early stages. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is...
Jun 19, 2025•58 min
Joe is joined by golf writer Alan Shipnuck to reflect on the decline of Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy's post-Masters comedown. Alan literally wrote the book on Mickelson and charts how fans have fallen out of love with the six-time Major champion since his move to LIV Golf. Alan then discusses his upcoming book about McIlroy, as he and Joe debate why the Masters winner has struggled for motivation since his triumph at Augusta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 18, 2025•46 min
Joe is joined by Ireland star Beibhinn Parsons to discuss his long road back from injury ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup in August. Beibhinn recounts how she broke her leg twice in quick succession late last year and the grueling road to recovery. Before that, Will pops into the studio to discuss the Lions team announcement for Friday's game against Argentina, with Tadhg Furlong back from injury. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Energia. See omnystudio.com/l...
Jun 18, 2025•39 min
Conor McKeon joins Joe and Will for this Tuesday edition of Bits & Bobs led off with talk of Shamrock Rovers’ celebrations in Tolka Park last week as Shelbourne learn of their European fate. Meanwhile, an emailer reignites talk of Jim McGuinness and his position as a community leader in Donegal. The team also reply to an email about Oakmont and whether it made for a good US Open, and there’s another message from the pedantic corner (keep em coming) Plus - Johnny Sexton’s press conference, Dr...
Jun 17, 2025•48 min
Colm Keys and Philly McMahon join Conan and Joe in studio to review the major talking points from the Gaelic football weekend, starting with Jim McGuinness’ comments after Donegal’s win over Mayo regarding the game’s venue. The panel also reflect on Dublin’s tactical evolution, Meath beating Kerry by nine points and what Shane Walsh brings to Galway Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to break down Leinster's URC final win over the Bulls and assess their season overall. How Leinster developed a siege mentality in recent weeks, some of the recent issues behind the scenes and the disappointing showing from the Bulls in Croke Park are all up for discussion. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2025•46 min
Leinster’s emphatic win over the Bulls in Croke Park has put an end to their trophyless spell. Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey give their live reaction from Croke Park on a day where the Irish province’s fast start set the tone. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2025•21 min
Waterford hurler Stephen Bennett joins Joe for a wide-ranging interview, where Bennett took us inside his mindset as he battles injury to stay on the field for the Déise. Bennett also breaks down why Waterford weren't good enough to get out of Munster, and what the team must do to improve. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025•40 min
A jacketless Dan McDonnell joins Joe and Will for this Friday Bits & Bobs. We answer some questions from your barrage of emails (keep em coming!) including an interesting question - could you score a goal on a Premier League team? Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold hablas Español, Drogheda’s owners bring in the suits and Michael Cheika takes a step closer to bouldering his impressive CV. Plus - Rory McIlroy stays quiet at the US Open, and the American media aren’t impressed. If you'd like to ...
Jun 13, 2025•54 min
Joe is joined in studio by Ian Madigan to preview Leinster's URC final showdown with the Bulls. Leinster's rediscovered 'buzz', the flaws in Jacques Nienaber's defence and the threat posed by Willie le Roux and his South African team-mates are all up for discussion. Ian breaks down Sam Prendergast's recent kicking woes, while Cian Tracey also joins Joe for an update from the Lions training camp in Portugal. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr
Jeopardy is the name of this weekend’s football action as the final stage of the All-Ireland round-robin takes place. Dublin/Derry inconsistencies, Armagh’s mindset, Galway’s unfulfilled talent and Donegal’s need to gain momentum are all on the chopping block with Tomás Ó Sé Plus - where is the sweet spot with All-Ireland final dates and free-to-air games? Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 12, 2025•50 min
Joe is joined by Gary Breen to pick through Ireland's underwhelming draw with Luxembourg and ask whether real progress has actually been made under Heimir Hallgrimsson. Gary points out some tactical issues that have him concerned ahead of September's World Cup qualifiers while it is set to be a vital summer for Evan Ferguson after another ineffective display. Before all that, Aidan Fitzmaurice checks in with Joe from Frankfurt airport on his journey home and gives his verdict on Ireland's strugg...
Jun 11, 2025•48 min
Joe is joined by Conor McKeon and Brian Keogh to preview this week's US Open as Scottie Scheffler looks to continue his dominant run of form. Whether anyone can beat the world number one, Rory McIlroy's post-Masters struggles and Shane Lowry's previous Oakmont experiences are all on the menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2025•52 min
Joe is joined by Will and Ruaidhri O'Connor for a Monday Bits & Bobs that reflects on Leinster's URC semi-final win, a French Open epic and the GAA's pitch invasion culture. Whether Irish rugby needs more 'dogs', Cristiano Ronaldo's Nations League triumph and Ireland's latest outing under Heimir Hallgrimsson are all on the menu too. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: http...
Jun 09, 2025•46 min
John Mullane and Michael Verney join Joe for a review of a hurling weekend that saw Cork bring the intensity to their Munster final win over Limerick - but there’s fear that their celebrations can bite back should the two sides meet again this season. Elsewhere, Galway disappointed and Kilkenny aren’t road tested - is Leinster the right preparation for the Cats to take on the All-Ireland? Plus - Fairytale of Newbridge: Kildare now in its hurling era Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB...
Jun 09, 2025•58 min
John Greene joins Joe and Will for this Friday Bits & Bobs, where US Open fever has already begun as ‘content machine’ Rory McIlroy deals with the fall-out from his radio silence at Quail Hollow. The team also reply to an email (from February) about how deep our connection to rugby stars is, react to news that David Beckham may be in line for a knighthood, and John has some Champions League trivia (email if you got it right before the podcast’s end) If you'd like to get in touch with the sho...
Jun 06, 2025•50 min
