
#LOICentral is a podcast with opinion, analysis and interviews on all the latest happenings in the League of Ireland, hosted by Johnny Ward & Dan McDonnell
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 400 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

It's St Patrick's Night and Dan and Johnny are just two fortysomething dads recording a pod and debating the mechanics of the passing of time. They spend less than a hour of their existence picking over the talking points of the double header with Jo... more
The lads are remote this week, and a bit distant at times as they struggle to process the big questions floating around their heads at this early stage of the season. What is a title race? Who will Galway United finish ahead of? What's wrong with Der... more
When you've spent your last nine euro on a curry cheese chips in Inchicore and been presented with a bag of promised vinyl and a sauna is the only cure for a hangover then you know it has to be another episode of your favourite podcast. Dan is away t... more
After a fiery Friday and a surprisingly flat Monday, Dan is joined in studio by Paul O'Hehir and a gift bearing Johnny Dunleavy to pick through the talking points of the weekend. It brings us from flare ups and young players lighting up the league to... more
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Love the podcast lads, living in NY and have not missed a podcast since ye started. Ye have had some great guests on the show with brilliant interviews. One man that i would love to hear on the show is Pat Dolan, he comes up on yer show a lot and I’m sure he has a lot to tell from his time in the league . Hoping ye can pull it off !!!!!!!
Love this show. John and Dan have great chemistry and obvious respect for each other. Nearly always objective ;-). Never miss it.
Great bunch of lads who have a real genuine love of the LOI. Very informative and to the point. Also the chemistry of the two is brilliant, they’ll defo come to blows some day but make up quickly.
At the same time I don’t know if Johnnys been hanging around Hugh Cahill too much or what but leave the personal opinions on politics to one side. We’ve to hear enough from the likes of Cahill on RTE so we could do without that on here.
Best Irish football pod in the country
Enjoyable & informative listen.
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A lively, analysis-driven show focused on the League of Ireland, combining game-by-game breakdowns with player performances, club strategies, and insider storytelling from journalists and club insiders. Regular duos host conversations that mix tactical insights, transfer chatter, and fan culture, often featuring guests from players to managers and pundits. Notable for its candid banter, strong listener engagement, and a mix of on-field discussion with off-field anecdotes that capture the league's community, identity, and evolving infrastructure. The format tends to include live show moments, guest interviews, and mailbag segments, making it useful for listeners seeking both expert perspectives and entertaining football storytelling.
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LOI Central launched 9 years ago and published 400 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on LOI Central include:
1. Paul O'Hehir
2. Tommy Barrett
3. Richard Brush
4. John O'Sullivan
5. Mark Scanlon
6. Padraig Amond
7. Johnny Dunleavy
8. Barry Baggley
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