
Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy are trying to find the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson. Guests from around the world reflect on the sporting experiences of their past, their highlights and lowlights, before having their sporting lives ranked on air. From the multi-award winning team behind the hugely popular SC podcast, Second Captains Saturday on RTÉ Radio 1 is the perfect mix of culture, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Chris O'Dowd has sat on top of the Second Captains leaderboard all summer long, can Domhnall Gleeson pip him to the title in the final show of the series?
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To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of his legendary album with Andy Irvine, Paul Brady steps up to the plate.
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As compelling in conversation as she is on stage and screen, actor Olwen Fouéré walks a wire between love and loss on Second Captains Saturday.
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This week three time Booker Prize nominee Andrew O'Hagan reflects on the enduring power of friendship and the shifting dynamics of father-son relationships all while chassé-ing a fine line between sport and art.
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They say it’s a fiver excluding vat. But when gifting it to someone it’s more expensive. Lame and after a while some of the presenters can come off super smug. Though I’ll stick either way for a bit longer, just sore I had to pay a tenner for a gift month. So salty
Top podcast / radio show. Very interesting guests allowed to speak and tell their stories with a good feel for when to question and when to listen.
Great wit from presenters and guests, such a laugh. Thanks.
Love this show - an extra episode of second captains for a couple of months on RTÉ radio 1 - great music too🙌🏻
One reason to get up early (ish) on a Saturday.
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A humor-forward culture and sports conversation that pits guests against memories of their sport-influenced pasts, often mixing nostalgia with witty banter and competitive storytelling. Episodes spotlight actors, comedians, musicians, writers, and public figures recounting pivotal sporting moments, cultural identities, and the interplay between sport, performance, and life, frequently culminating in playful rankings or awards that highlight resilience and community.
Noteworthy is the show's blend of light-hearted banter with thoughtful critique on identity, racism, gender, and social issues, all while maintaining an accessible, entertaining rhythm that appeals to fans of culture, sport, and storytelling. The format with dynamic hosts and hi... more
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Recent guests on Second Captains Saturday include:
1. Paul Brady
2. Olywn Fouéré
3. Andrew O'Hagan
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5. Seamus Fogarty
6. Chris O'Dowd
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