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Walk It In

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Walk It In is the best guide to the trending moments in the world of sports, helping you to stay in the conversation down the pub, in the office, or amongst sports-mad family and friends. We dive into the need-to-know stories in sports, providing you with expert analysis, insider insights and a dash of humour. We don't just recite scores and stats; we help you understand the context, the drama and the human stories behind it, arming you with the knowledge and confidence to participate in any and all sports discussions.
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Episodes

Episode 65: Ireland Take The Lion's Share

Gaelic football has hit the headlines in recent months as the new rules have seeped in and infected/cured several facets of play for the game we know and have become indifferent to. We preview a championship that Jim Has Fixed, including a bold prediction about the faith of the Dubs. The British and Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour of Australia has been announced, and we analyse who's on the plane, and more importantly, who's still waiting in departures.

May 13, 202544 min

Episode 64: Leinster at a loss

The story of Diarmait Mac Murchada will be familiar to most, and may help you to process Leinster's latest loss at the business end of the Champions Cup. Diarmait lost power as a ruler in Leinster, and thus went to seek allies from abroad to help reclaim his throne (similar to how Leinster has enlisted the help of foreign imports such as RG Snyman, Jordi Barrett et al.). Whilst enjoying initial success, Diaramit was later buried by the citizens of Dublin with the carcass of a dog, considered to ...

May 06, 202551 min

Episode 63: Augusta Picture

Our television screens are set to the lush greens and perfectly maintained flowerbeds as we take in the 88th Masters from Augusta National Golf Club. This is the jewel in the crown of the golf calendar, the main event that casual fans drink in just as willingly as golf die hards. We outline why that's the case, from the stunning surrounding to the surgical precision that's needed to earn that illustrious Green Jacket. We've also painted a picture of those in with a shout of winning the 2025 edit...

Apr 11, 202529 min

Episode 62: Champo Leagueo

Premier League is back after an international break, but the Champions League is the only show in town for us at Walk It In. We preview the 4 ties to come next week, with some tasty clashes in the mix. The Women's rugby team have had a mixed start to the Six Nations, winning one and losing one, but they're coming into form at the right time in a World Cup year.

Apr 03, 202555 min

Episode 61: New faces, same Formula

Apparently Ireland played a rugby match last week? Don't think so actually. We cover the unofficial 5th Major, the Players Championship, as well as preview the Formula One season that gets underway this weekend.

Mar 14, 202556 min

Episode 60: Every day I Wrestle Mania

Betrayal. We all know the feeling. But rarely has such a blatant betrayal occurred as what John Cena did to Cody Rhodes, one that shakes the foundations of the soul, throwing everything we thought we knew about life, society and Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment into doubt. What are the next steps for WWE? Elsewhere, the European Indoor Athletics competition takes place this week, with Team Ireland hoping to make a strong start to the athletics season. The mixed 4x400m relay team returns to our ...

Mar 06, 202543 min

Episode 59: 6 Nations once again

With the title race all but over, we continue our interest in other sports, with rugby and Gaelic football examined in depth this week. Ireland have a perfect record so far in the Six Nations, but haven't been perfect all tournament. Their sternest test will come Saturday week, when the French come to town with a championship on the line. The rules of Gaelic football continue to divide opinion across the country, with this year's leagues being used as a highly-publicised testing ground for the r...

Feb 28, 202552 min

Episode 58: February Football Frenzy

In a month dominated by rugby, we've gone against the grain by focusing on three football stories. We'll get back to the 6 Nations next week but for now, enjoy as we shine a light on the return of the League of Ireland, the Irish WNT and the cut throat environs of the Championship.

Feb 20, 202551 min

Episode LVII: Super Bowl Showdown

Another year, another appearance for the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Conor's decision to start supporting the Chiefs 12 years ago has brought unprecedented success to the franchise. We don't believe in coincidences here at WII HQ - it's clear he's solely responsible for their success. Standing in the way of a historic Chiefs three-peat is the Philadelphia Eagles, with the number 1 defense in the League, and a star at running back in Saquon Barkley. February also means the beginning of ...

Feb 06, 202547 min

Episode 56: What's next, 7 Nations?

The Six Nations kick off this week and Team Of Us Ireland are attempting to complete a three in a row for the first time in championship history. France are the biggest obstacle in their way and look formidable, especially with the return of the most exciting player in world rugby, Antoine Dupont. We look at each team's expectations heading into this year's tournament, covering the main talking points that swirl around the Irish set up, including the battle for the 10 jersey and the new coach in...

Jan 30, 202556 min

Episode 55: Window shopping

We're back after taking a break to recharge, consume sport and sharpen our incisive knowledge of all the beautiful games. The NFL season is reaching it's conclusion, with 4 teams remaining. Regular playoff contenders in the Chiefs, Bills and Eagles are joined by the Washington Commanders, who are led by rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. We'll find out later on Sunday who will be playing at the show on February 9th. January is also the time when football clubs become desperate and splash cash on p...

Jan 24, 202555 min

Episode 54: Christmas classics

Two heavyweights are set to go at it again - and we're not talking about Conor and Cian. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet in the ring again on December 21st in the rematch of their highly-enjoyable fight earlier this year. Fury is looking to avenge his split decision defeat to Usyk, whilst Usyk will be out to defend his place as the man in heavyweight boxing. On Monday, 96 top dart men & women will commence the long road to the World Dart Championship. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries ...

Dec 12, 202437 min

Episode 53: Citizen Pain

Christmas has come early - it's time for another episode of the Walk It In podcast. Speaking of the Christmas season, Manchester City are in a generous mood as they keep giving away points to anyone who plays them (except Nottingham Forest last night). What's going on at the Etihad? Rodri's loss is obviously impactful, but is it as simple as that? Tiger Woods was back in the news this week, this time giving out about the LIV merger. Most golf fans would agree with his sentiment - bring back the ...

Dec 05, 202449 min

Episode 52: Max boredom

As we stand on the cusp of December, we find the wheel of life in healthy and robust swing. With one title race ending (Formula One) and two just getting born (NFL & Premier League), there's plenty of sport to keep us on the couch as the mercury falls. Elsewhere, Ireland WNT play Wales on Friday in the first of a two legged playoff to reach Euros 2025. Eileen Gleeeson's charges have a point to prove against their opponents, having lost 2-0 to them in March.

Nov 27, 202447 min

Episode 51: Taylor takes decision

Katie Taylor has done it again. She triumphed over Amanda Serrano on Saturday night in Texas, but more importantly, outshone the mickey mouse fight between Jake Paul and 58 year old Mike Tyson. Whilst she may have utilised the potentially illegal Ballymun speed loaf move to gain the upper hand over Serrano, I'll not hear any begrudgers criticising the judges' decision. Ireland have so far failed to catch fire in this year's Autumn Internationals, with a lacklustre defeat to New Zealand followed ...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 50: That's Amorim

Ride a painted pony, let the spinning wheel spin. The Ten Hag era at Old Trafford has come to an end. His replacement, plucked from the high intensity, high stakes cauldron of Portuguese football (just like his captain Bruno), is Rúben Amorim. His journey to the head seat at United is fascinating, and one we look at in depth. Elsewhere, the #teamofus prepares to do battle once more as Ireland take on the All Blacks on Friday. New Zealand will be missing a couple of key members, but are sure to t...

Nov 07, 202447 min

Episode 49: Premier League Pulse Check

We're eight matches into the Premier League season and it's given us plenty of surprises alongside the normal Man City inevitable canter towards another title. We discuss the efforts to date of each team in the league, why some are good (Liverpool) and why some are bad (Crystal Palace).

Oct 23, 202452 min

Episode 48: The Future of Gaelic Football

Gaelic Football as we know it has been criticised harshly in the public realm ever since Pat Spillane uttered his famous "puke football" line all those years ago. The Football Review Committee, led by Jim Gavin, is testing out seven core enhancements to the game that look to revolutionise the sport. Formula One is so back, with the United States Grand Prix taking place this Sunday. The race at the top is heating up, with reigning champ Max Verstappen and challenger Lando Norris set to battle it ...

Oct 18, 202453 min

Episode 47: Diarra ruling, Interpros and Internationals

It's only October and there's another international window - luckily, Ireland aren't playing this time. Thank god! No games for Ireland! Nothing to see here! Instead, we look at Pochettino's appointment as USMNT Head Coach, why Brazil are struggling and the European games in the calendar. Lassanna Diarra is not quite a Barclaysman, but did have a storied career, including stints at Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and PSG. He's been in the news recently after the European Court of Justice ruled in ...

Oct 10, 202455 min

Episode 46: Who wants it

After being sick last week, Cian wasted no time making a number of bold predictions on this week's podcast, including: Chelsea will thump Liverpool in Anfield, beat Arsenal in November and that the Lions will wipe Australia 3-0 in the summer tour. We are committing them to memory to prove once and for all that the bloke knows ball at an above average level (at the very least). South Africa have won the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019, losing only to the in form Argentina, who en...

Oct 03, 20241 hr 2 min

Episode 45: Newer is always better?

The latest international window confirmed the following things: the English manager's job is quite easy in fact, whilst the Irish manager's job is an apparently impossible task. Whoever is in the hot seat, be it a mechanic from Macedonia, a French fireman or even a dentist from Iceland, we're absolutely f**cked. Perhaps a Hungarian hypnotist could be used to convince our midfielders they can actually play football. Anthony Joshua is fighting Daniel Dubois this Saturday at Wembley. It's the first...

Sep 19, 202443 min

Episode 44: Et tu, Carsley?

The Ireland men's football team grip on the nation has deteriorated in line with the decline in results achieved by the team to the extent that it would not be wrong to consider us a nation of rugby fans first now. This weekend may be remembered as the date when that decay was reversed with the birth of the extremely successful Halgrimsson era. What does the future hold for our national team? Will it be multiple tournament appearances or another fourth place finish in the qualifying stage with H...

Sep 05, 202456 min

Episode 43: Paralympics Preview

Team Ireland are sending a huge crew to the Paralympics this week, where we're hopeful of continuing a successful summer in the pool, the track and elsewhere. Coverage kicks off today Wednesday, with RTÉ showing a huge amount of the action. We wish all the Team Ireland athletes the best of luck - Cian has also added some words of wisdom that might help them win a highly-sought after gold medal. Deadline Day is fast approaching, marking a welcome end to silly season. Finally, players aged under 2...

Aug 28, 202451 min

Episode 42: RTÉ vs Shams

RTÉ is Ireland's state broadcaster and has a responsibility to the public to bring things to them free of charge. However, it also needs to make money. It has decided that showing Shamrock Rovers or St. Patrick's Athletic in their European qualifying ties is unprofitable, meaning if you want to watch it, you'll have to head over to the largely good LOITV and watch on a pay per view basis. Is this really the best thing for growing the game in Ireland - not showing its teams performing well in Eur...

Aug 21, 202440 min

Episode 41: Tremendous Team Ireland, Rugby Championship, PL return

If you, like us, have said to yourself the following: Olympics is over, what's the point in carrying on any further... well, the answer is the return of the Premier League. Thank god (Richard Masters) (PL CEO). The Prem's arrival into our lives has snuck up on us after the Euros and the Olympics firmly grasped our attention for a heady sevenish weeks, like your humble local bar that knows its firm, immovable placing within our hearts, that sees us return, year after year, to sample the beauty an...

Aug 14, 202456 min

Episode 40: F1 shop window, Transfer talk

The Olympics might be holding your attention, but it won't be too long until the football is back. We take a look at the biggest deals of the summer so far. Formula One is also undergoing its own transfer window. A number of next year's seats are up for grabs now, with the teams taking the summer break as a chance to iron out some deals. Carlos Sainz was the first domino to fall, with the Spanish driver set to throw his lot in with Williams from next season.

Jul 31, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 39: Marchez-le dans | Bonjour from Paris

We take to Paris to cover the last remaining medal hopes for Team Ireland at the 2024 Olympics. 133 athletes will be representing Ireland in the next three weeks, with a record medal haul hoped for and predicted in many quarters. Our Instagram will be the best place to follow all the Irish action. Formula One has some life in it still. Max hasn't won a race in three meetings for the first time since 2021 - are Red Bull hitting the panic button? We also cover why Oscar Piastri's maiden win over t...

Jul 24, 202449 min

Episode 38: Ireland's Olympic medal chasers

BAD NEWS: The football has ceased. GOOD NEWS: The football is back in less than a month. Who knows what we'd do in a non-tournament summer. We wrap up the 2024 Euros and ask how it will be remembered. While Georgia vs Turkey will live long in the memories of the privileged few who witnessed it, will Cian and Conor reminiscence fondly of this Euros edition as they take their last breaths in the nursing home for Men Who Watched Too Much Football? We'll answer that when we get there. Cork vs Clare ...

Jul 18, 202447 min

Episode 37: Battle for Benidorm, Ireland's dental dynamo

We may be 2,000 kilometres apart but sport, as always, has brought us together. Our first episode not in the same room - expect some teething issues (but not from our side). The FAI is smiling with the announcement of part time football manager full time dentist Heimir Hallgrimsson as the MNT top dog. Rumours that the HSE have contributed to his weekly wage remain unproven. His appointment will mark a return to the workman like football that we all know and love. We've had just about enough of p...

Jul 12, 202439 min

Episode 36: Springbok Showdown

Rugby tours used to mean something. Heading to an opposing hemisphere before engaging in a nonstop, action packed expedition through the best that a country had to offer in rugby terms (once you had adjusted to being upside down). Now a rugby tour is two games. Thankfully, when it comes to Ireland versus South Africa, two games is more than enough to get our fill of bruising rugby action. We preview number one in the world playing number two in the world in what is definitely not a 'friendly' se...

Jul 03, 202444 min
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