
Sport meets news, current affairs, society and pop culture as Gavin Cooney and Sinéad O'Carroll zoom out on the biggest story of the week to explore the wider context and issues at play.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | a year ago |
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Midway through the World Cup cycle, Sinead and Gav assess the health of the Ireland rugby team with an eye on the perennial question: Can we win a World Cup quarter final?
Optimism levels in rugby country are more subdued than usual following a lack... more
Mo Salah’s outburst after being left on the bench during Liverpool’s draw with Leeds on Saturday means the legendary forward has probably kicked his last ball for the Reds.
But is Salah right to suggest he has been thrown under the bus by the club h... more
Fans across the world are eagerly anticipating the finale of the Formula 1 season this weekend, but how much of that is down to the sport, and how much is due to the dramatisation of everything that is F1 on the Netflix series Drive to Survive?
This... more
After Scotland’s remarkable qualification for next year’s World Cup, captain Andy Robertson gave an emotional insight into his grief following the tragic death of his Liverpool team-mate, Diogo Jota.
On this week’s podcast, Sinéad and Gavin discuss ... more
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I really enjoy this podcast. It’s a great mix of sport, current affairs & politics. However, it drives me that neither presenter can properly pronounce GAA!
I’ve been a fan of Gavin for a few years now for his writing and his brilliant analysis and opinions on the football family he’s my favourite journalist if I’m being totally honest I only came across Sinead as recently enough when they teamed up for the daily Olympic pod and I can honestly say they work together so well and are absolutely brilliant together. The opinions and takes are spot on and I look forward to this podcast each week and what the guys will talk about. I definitely recommend ... more
Fantastic pod! Keep up the good work Sinead and Gavin!
Enjoyable, thoughtful and interesting chats between Sinead and Gavin on a host of sports related stories. It’s quickly become a weekly staple in my podcast collection
Really enjoying this show! Very informative and an interesting intersection of sports and politics
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This podcast intertwines exhilarating discussions on sports with broader themes in news, current affairs, and society, creating a multi-dimensional listening experience. The hosts engage with a variety of topics, often examining sports through the lens of significant societal issues, from Ireland's housing crisis to the implications of political events on sports culture. Through their insightful commentary, listeners gain a deeper understanding of not just the sporting world, but also how it reflects and resonates with contemporary social challenges. The unique pairing of hosts brings diverse perspectives, making it appealing to both sports enthusiasts and those interested in the interplay between sports and society.
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