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OTB's Saturday Panel

OTB Sports
Drifting
Motorsport
Allianz National Football League
British and Irish Lions
Ireland
Monaghan
Roscommon
Australia
Online Abuse
Women In Sport Week
Social Media
GAA Senior Football Championship
World Cup
Irish Football
Mental Health
Sport Ireland
Croke Park
Tyrone
GAA U20 Football Championship
Mondello Park

Subscribe to The Saturday Panel on OTB Sports, where John Duggan and guests get stuck into the burning topics of the week. Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Saturday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

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Latest Episodes

Former Irish international David Meyler joins John Duggan for this week’s Saturday Panel ahead of Ireland’s World Cup Qualifier with Portugal this evening. David reflects on his life in the green jersey, receiving 26 caps for the Boys In Green. David... more

John Duggan is joined in studio by ember / GPA Ahead of the Game ambassadors Anton Tohill and Saoirse McCarthy for this week's Saturday Panel, about promoting mental health.

If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this podcast, please ... more

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Your Saturday Panel for this week features a very special Premier League Preview with former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr and former professional footballer Colin Hawkins. 

Saturday Panel is brought to you by Virgin Media #ItsPlaytime

Johnny Ward is joined in studio by Brent Pope, Denis Hickie and Brendan Fanning as the British & Irish Lions's third and final clash with the Wallabies has been heavily disrupted by injuries and biblical weather!

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Recent Guests

Dessie Mone
Former Monaghan player
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL: Allianz National League finals preview | CONOR DEVANEY & DESSIE MONE
Nora Stapleton
Former Ireland Grand Slam winning rugby player and Women in Sport Lead at Sport Ireland
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Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL: Women in sport week | Nora Stapleton, Bethany Carson & Phelim Macken
Bethany Carson
Former Irish international swimmer and Women in Sport Manager with Sport Ireland.
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Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL: Women in sport week | Nora Stapleton, Bethany Carson & Phelim Macken
Phelim Macken
Former Limerick and Mogiboss coach and current sports coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership.
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Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL: Women in sport week | Nora Stapleton, Bethany Carson & Phelim Macken

Hosts

John Duggan
Host of The Saturday Panel
Shane Hannon
Host of Off The Ball Saturday

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Superb

    Superb

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DL2035
    Australia6 years ago
  • The best Podcast on Newstalk

    So informative, very interesting guests. The Sunday paper review with Paul Kimmage, Dion Fanning or Malachy Clerkin is easily the best piece of radio in the week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sionan16
    United Kingdom10 years ago
  • The Highlight of Saturday Afternoons

    The Off The Ball sports team host a weekly discussion on some of the most topical issues in the world of sport with individuals from throughout the world of sport, entertainment & the media.

    A definite download recommendation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Figono7
    Ireland10 years ago
  • Excellent!!

    Always excellent... Predomintly Rugby, football,GAA but also touches on other sports (Great back catalogue available on iTunes)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronaldo9099
    United Kingdom14 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative discussions and engaging guests, often highlighting the depth of analysis in each episode.
Some reviews commend the emotional storytelling intertwined with sports analysis, making it a unique listening experience.
The podcast is widely recognized for its ability to make complex sports topics accessible and interesting to a broad audience.

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Talking Points

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THE SATURDAY PANEL: Down Syndrome Football and Futsal | Paul Smyth, Josh Hennessy & Jamie Linden
Q: What was it like, lads, the first time you pulled on that green jersey?
Both players expressed immense pride and excitement in putting on the Irish jersey for the first time.
Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'
Q: How did you find a way out of the trauma? What helped you? How are you now?
Leigh discusses changing her perspective, the importance of family support, and how therapy helped her recover from the trauma of her experiences.
Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'
Q: Leigh, your story was around the publishing of intermission images of you online without your consent. Perhaps you could tell us what happened to you.
Leigh shares that her iCloud was hacked, leading to the unauthorized release of intimate images, which deeply affected her and taught her important life lessons about privacy.

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What is OTB's Saturday Panel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content presents a lively panel discussion format centered on current sports topics, featuring insights from various guests, including sports analysts and former athletes. Episodes typically cover significant sporting events, like rugby and football matches, along with issues impacting local and international teams, all while promoting inclusivity and diversity in sports. Unique elements include in-depth personal anecdotes from guests, which provide a humanizing perspective to the discussions and cater to both sports enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. This podcast stands out for its engagement with topical social issues, like gender equality in sports and the evolution of athlete management, alongside the sport-centric conversation... more

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