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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Philip O'Connor joins Eamon to discuss Conor McGregor, his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas last weekend, and the ugly scenes it sparked in and out of the octagon. Does that really represent the sport? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Niall Stanage of The Hill joins Eamon to discuss what has been a successful week in the eyes of Donald Trump after the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. But will this galvanise his base, or spark a backlash in the upcoming mid-term elections? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liam Brady and John Giles join Eamon to discuss stalemate at Anfield between Liverpool and Man City, Arsenal's ninth successive win, a Man Utd victory but more Mourinho antics, plus Real Madrid's surprise defeat to Alaves and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liam Brady and John Giles join Eamon to preview the Premier League, in particular Sunday's clash between Liverpool and Man City at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Niall Stanage of The Hill newspaper joins Eamon to discuss the latest from Washington as all eyes are on the FBI and their report into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the accusations made against him by Christine Blasey Ford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Giles is in studio to discuss the Premier League, Jose Mourinho's continued troubles at Manchester United, and Eamon makes a bold prediction about this weekend's upcoming clash between Liverpool and Man City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Cooper, author of a new book about Michael O'Leary, is in studio with Eamon to discuss the life and times of the Ryanair boss – and the challenges he faces in the future after Monday's profit warning for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liam Halligan, columnist with the Sunday Telegraph, joins Eamon to discuss the ins and outs of Brexit from a UK/leave perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gary Murphy of Sky Sports is in studio with Eamon to look ahead to the Ryder Cup 2018. Gary assesses both teams, weighs up Europe's chances of a win, there's discussion of Tiger Woods comeback and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Economist Jim Power joins Eamon in the studio to discuss Brexit and the likely effects it will have on Ireland and the Irish economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Justine McCarthy of the Sunday Times is in studio with Eamon to discuss the role of Denis O'Brien in the consortium bidding for the National Broadband Plan, the INM scandal, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Niall Stanage, associate editor of The Hill newspaper, joins Eamon to discuss the latest from Washington, the accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liam Brady and John Giles join Eamon to discuss the Premier League including: Arsenal's winning run, Liverpool's title credentials, Harry Kane's troubles at Spurs, Alexis Sanchez finding it tough going at Man Utd, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon is joined by Ian Kehoe, former editor of the Sunday Business Post, to discuss the impact of vulture funds on Ireland's economy and housing crisis, as well as who exactly is to blame for letting them operate the way they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journalist Ewan MacKenna joins Eamon to discuss the horrendous injuries suffered by Sean Cavanagh, the prevalence of violence in Gaelic football, and the future of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon insists that Man City can't win the Champions League with their defensive frailties, but John Giles isn't convinced and thinks it's too soon to say despite their defeat in their first group game. Also, Liverpool, Man United and Ronaldo's red card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon is joined by Nicola Tallant, investigations editor of the Sunday World, to discuss how the Criminal Assets Bureau are targetting the Kinahan crime gang, and round up the latest from the Dublin underworld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Didi Hamman and John Giles review the Premier League weekend with Eamon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon talks to Niall Stanage about the latest from Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon speaks to Simon Carswell, the Irish Times public affairs editor, about the Scally Report on the CervicalCheck scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon talks to Philip O'Connor, an independent journalist based in Stockholm, about the rise of Sweden's far right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon talks to Ronan Tynan, director of 'Syria - The Impossible Revolution'. Three years in the making this feature length documentary offers unique insights into the roots of the Syrian Revolution and how what began as a peaceful uprising turned into a very brutal conflict as the Assad regime cracked down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon talks to Liam Brady and John Giles about Ireland's beating in Wales and Roy Keane's future with the Irish soccer team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon Dunphy speaks to the Irish Examiner's Special Correspondent Mick Clifford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon Dunphy speaks to Ewan MacKenna, former Irish sportswriter of the year and journalist for Sunday Business Post and Sunday Times, about the future of the GAA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Niall Stanage is in studio with Eamon to discuss the latest surrounding Donald Trump, including Bob Woodward's explosive upcoming book, the ongoing Robert Mueller investigation, a controversial Supreme Court appointment and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon is joined by Liam Brady to discuss Arsenal's win over Cardiff, Spurs' defeat to Watford, and the Harry Arter situation after the midfielder decision to step away from international football following a row with Roy Keane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon is joined by Nicola Tallant, investigations editor of the Sunday World, to discuss the conviction of 'Fat Freddie Thompson', and the latest from the Dublin gangland situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eamon is joined by Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner to discuss the latest surround the Independent News and Media (INM) hacking story, and the changes happening within the organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liam Brady and Didi Hamann believe it's end-game territory for Jose Mourinho. They join Eamon to discuss his situation at Man United, as well as Spurs victory at Old Trafford, Mesut Ozil's unhappy situation and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
