
Sport meets news, current affairs, society and pop culture as we zoom out on the biggest story of the week to explore the wider context and issues at play.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 123 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Niall Kelly is back from Doonbeg to tell Sinéad O’Carroll about a golf tournament like few others.
It was a bizarre weekend in Co Clare, which juxtaposed The US president and all of the associated security hardware and personnel with a run of four e... more
Declan Bogue joins Sinéad O’Carroll and Niall Kelly as the lure of Australia proves strong for many young footballers.
The GAA, says Sinead, have been ‘getting their knickers in a twist’ about the prospect of yet more talented players swapping Irela... more
Niall Kelly, Sinéad O'Carroll and Gavan Casey provide immediate reaction from Croke Park after one of the greatest nights in the history of Irish sport.
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Gavan Casey joins Sinead O’Carroll and Niall Kelly to discuss how Katie Taylor sold out Croke Park.
At some point during the 20 years the Bray woman has been a public figure, she has gone from being widely respected to loved. But why is this the cas... more
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Sinead and Gavin are great journalists, but this podcast is great because they’re also proper fans of all Irish sport. You can feel that everything they say is a genuine opinion, and they aren’t just ‘reporting’.
Everything is covered (from the very serious, to the lighter stuff) and the analysis is excellent.
It’s all is well researched and the complicated topics are broken down brilliantly, so even a complete eejit like me can feel informed.
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!
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A sharp, wide-ranging take on sport, politics, and culture, with a focus on how larger social and governance issues shape the world of sports and public life. Hosts blend data-driven analysis, passion for sport, and context from business and policy to unpack headlines from Gaelic games to global events, often featuring expert guests to ground debates in evidence. Notable strengths include a clear appetite for thoughtful critique balanced with accessible storytelling, plus a knack for connecting niche sports stories to wider societal implications. Listeners likely value informed, opinionated discussion that respects nuance and invites diverse viewpoints, along with practical takeaways for fans, sponsors, and media partners.
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