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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy

The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week.


Editor and Presenter - Eamon Dunphy

As a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road.

As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016.

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Episodes

Ep 88: Paul Howard on 20 Years of Ross O'Carroll Kelly

The brilliant writer, humourist and journalist, Paul Howard joins Eamon to talk about creating character Ross O'Carroll Kelly and his latest outing in the instant bestseller 'Operation Trumpsformation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 201742 minEp. 88

Ep 85: Hillary by the Book

Eamon is joined from Washington by Niall Stanage of The Hill to discuss Hillary Clinton's new book and Donald Trump's latest play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201725 minEp. 85

Ep 84: Eamon and John Giles on the Premier League

Eamon is joined by John Giles to discuss the Premier League weekend, including Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Chelsea, impressive wins for both Manchester sides and more defensive troubles for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201727 minEp. 84

Ep 83: Karl Deeter - Refunds, Rebates and Shopping Around

Financial advisor and analyst Karl Deeter talks about 'This Book is Worth €25,000', the book he co-wrote with Charlie Weston. He also talks about coping with the housing crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 201756 minEp. 83

Ep 82: Oliver Callan

Oliver Callan is a satirist and impressionist, whose show Callan's Kicks is broadcast on RTE Radio 1. He chats to Eamon about growing up in Monaghan, his desire to hit the big city, his early radio career, how Gerry Ryan gave him his big break and lots more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201752 minEp. 82

Ep 81: Eamon, John and Liam on the Premier League weekend

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss the weekend's Premier League action, including Liverpool's big defeat to Man City, defensive deficiencies at the big teams, Frank de Boer's short reign at Crystal Palace, and all agree it's hard to pick a potential champion at this point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201732 minEp. 81

Ep 80: Ireland - A Socialist View

Brendan Ogle is the education and political officer in the Unite Trade Union and one of the most formidable activists on the left of Irish politics. He joins Eamon to discuss his life as a trade unionist and the current state of Irish politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 201754 minEp. 80

Ep 79: A Humbling in Tbilisi

Eamon and the panel discuss philosophy, leadership and look ahead to a massive game against Serbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 201742 minEp. 79

Ep 78: The Housing Crisis - No End in Sight

Professor Michelle Norris is Head of School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice at UCD. She joins Eamon on the podcast to discuss the ongoing housing crisis in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 01, 201744 minEp. 78

Ep 77: Abortion - A Pro Life View with Maria Steen

Eamon is joined by Maria Steen of think tank and advocacy group the Iona Institute to discuss her pro life view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 201756 minEp. 77

Ep 76: Nicola Tallant on the Brutal Murder of a Mother of Six

On August 16, Antoinette Corbally was machine gunned down outside the Ballymun house where she was staying. Nicola Tallant, investigations editor at the Sunday World, joins Eamon to talk about this crime and the latest in the Kinahan-Hutch Feud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 201725 minEp. 76

Ep 75: Is Pep Guardiola a Mad Scientist?

Didi Hamann, Liam Brady and John Giles join Eamon for a round-up of the latest Premier League games and Eamon apologises to a disgruntled Spurs fan. If you have any comments for the lads, send them into thestandwitheamondunphy@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 201744 minEp. 75

Ep 74: Ireland - A Conservative View

Eamon is joined by Cormac Lucey, a chartered accountant, Sunday Times economics columnist and former advisor to Michael McDowell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 201745 minEp. 74

Ep 72: The Premier League Preview

Eamon is joined this week by John Giles and Liam Brady to talk about their predictions for the Premier League. It doesn't look good for Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 201758 minEp. 72

Ep 71: Robert Fisk on War, 40 Years in Beirut and Trump (Repeat)

The writer and foreign correspondent Robert Fisk joins Eamon to discuss his journalism career, the Middle East and what impact the new American president may have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 20171 hr 26 minEp. 71

Ep 70: Paul Kimmage - Hunting Lance Armstrong (Repeat)

Eamon speaks to Paul Kimmage about life as a cyclist, the pressure to take performance enhancing drugs in professional cycling and the Armstrong saga. This episode originally aired in December 2016 as a two-parter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 20171 hr 27 minEp. 70

Ep 69: In Conversation with Stephen Rae

Stephen Rae is one of this island's best known actors. He joins Eamon to talk about his life and illustrious film, TV and theatre career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 201751 minEp. 69

Ep 66: In Conversation with Ronan O'Gara

Eamon is joined by the rugby legend Ronan O'Gara for an in-depth conversation about his life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 201751 minEp. 66

Ep 65: Kevin Myers - The Man Behind the Byline

Eamon is joined by the writer and journalist Kevin Myers to discuss his career from working as a correspondent in Northern Ireland and the Middle East, writing An Irishman's Diary in the Irish Times for more than 20 years and dedicating himself to preserving the memory of the Irishmen who died in both World Wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 65

Ep 62: Emmet Kirwan on Heartbreak, Riot and Leading the Rise in Spoken Word

Emmet Kirwan is Ireland's most exciting young actor, writer and spoken word artist. His show 'Dublin Old School', which he wrote and starred in, has sold out several runs in Dublin, Edinburgh and The National in London and is being adapted into a feature film. He is currently starring in 'Riot' at Vicar Street with THISISPOPBABY, where he performs 'Heartbreak', a poem he wrote about a teenage girl who gets pregnant. For tickets to Riot (6th-8th July), visit www.ticketmaster.ie/promo/xdkiio Hoste...

Jul 07, 201748 minEp. 62

Ep 61: Lennon to Bowie, Bono to Dylan - BP Fallon on his life in rock n' roll

BP Fallon's career has been vast: he's DJed since he was 17; as a music publicist he worked with Led Zepplin and T.Rex; as a photographer he's captured Iggy Pop and Emmy Lou Harris; as a musician he's performed with U2 and he currently performs with his own band BP Fallon and the Bandits. The 'rock'n'roll renaissance man' joins Eamon to talk about his life's work to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 20171 hr 4 minEp. 61

Ep 60: Johnny Murtagh - A Champion's Tale

Ahead of Irish Derby weekend, Eamon speaks to Johnny Murtagh, four time winner of the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20171 hr 19 minEp. 60
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