
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 | 81 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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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:
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