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The Second Captains Podcast

Second Captains
Newcastle United
Darwin Nunez
GAA
Dallas Cowboys
Liverpool
Manchester United
Munster Rugby
Mohamed Salah
Premier League
Andy Farrell
Snooker
José Mourinho
Asian Cup
Palestinian National Football Team
All-Ireland Club Finals
Sean Brown
Arsenal
Hurling
Gaelic Football
Sunderland

Listen to the award winning Second Captains free to air podcasts featuring The Second Captains Podcast and Second Captains Football. Join The Second Captains World Service and get access to our daily shows and much more. Become a Second Captains member at secondcaptains.com. - iTunes Podcast of the Year - iTunes Essentials Top 10 Podcasts of All-Time - The Guardian's 50 Podcasts You Need To Hear -... more

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Thomas Ramos' kick in the 83rd minute of the last game decided the championship, broke Irish hearts, and was one of hundreds of epic moments that made up the greatest Six Nations yet.

We chat to Shane Horgan and Andrew Trimble about the quality of r... more

Is the future like a black highway at night? What does it really mean to 'respect the ball'? And is there anything in the game with such universal appeal as an implausibly aged footballer? 

We pick the likely player of the year candidates and discus... more

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Rangers and Celtic timed their run well, staging a chaotic Scottish Cup quarter-final heightened by some old-school “disgraceful scenes” on an FA Cup weekend to finally get some overdue coverage on here. But are Old Firm riots as stirring as they use... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Eileen Culloty
Associate professor at the School of Communications in DCU
Dublin City University
Episode: Gianni And Friends, Posting On X, Canada And USA
Chris Jones
Canadian journalist discussing ice hockey
CBC
Episode: Gianni And Friends, Posting On X, Canada And USA
Mike Brown
Former England rugby player, most capped English fullback
English National Rugby Team
Episode: Ep 3482: Ireland Hammer England, Gibson Park's 10, Rugby Makes No Sense - 23/02/26
Daniel Whelan
Punter for the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
Episode: Packers' Irish Punter, Arsenal's Title Tension, Jose's Blame Game
Škepen Hayek
Friend of the show providing insight on Czech football
Episode: Rainy Night In Sunderland, Czechia's Change Of Fortune, Frank Failed, Korean Memories
Keith Andrews
Former professional footballer and now a sports commentator
Episode: Ep 3469: City Reignite Title Race, VARCE, Keith Andrews' Origin Story, McClean In Midfield - 09/02/26
Kevin Penrose
A Gaelic footballer and one of the few openly gay male GAA players.
Episode: Ep 2461: Shackle-less Gaelic Football As The League Returns, Mayo's Andy Moran Impact, Hooter Hijinks - 26/01/26
Mark O'Connor
A professional Aussie rules player
Geelong
Episode: Ep 3454: Munster Down And Out, Leinster's Sweet Draw, Dingle Drama, "Disaster" In Dubai - 19/01/26
Dara Ó Cinnéide
Former Young Footballer of the Year, two-time All-Star and All-Ireland winner with Cork
An Gaeltacht
Episode: Keith's Feats, The West Kerry Life, The Irishman - 08/01/26

Hosts

Ken Early
Co-host and prominent voice, recognized for insightful commentary and humor, frequently addressing cultural and social dimensions in sports.
Eoin McDevitt
Co-host and experienced sports commentator, known for engaging discussions and potential coverage of sports narratives.
Murph
Co-host known for entertaining anecdotes and expert analysis within sports discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • In Brisbane listening to latest post Portugal episode. Heaven!!!! Thanks lads.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    amac
    4 months ago
  • Awful

    Having got one of the UK most renowned journalists on to discuss the premier league, it then proceeds to turn into a party political broadcast for Sinn Fein with comments about Colonial oppressers & Britain shooting Irish when the discussion is about the NFL going to Dublin……that is such a weird pivot…..

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mr huggez
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Ken’s Weak Moment

    Kudos for bringing attention to atrocities in Palestine but Ken you were a bit weak letting your guest dismiss the atrocities of October 7 with no condemnation as “what other people did.” Just as Israelis are responsible for duly elected Netanyahu, Palestinians are responsible for duly elected Hamas. A discussion that fairly blames Israel but demurs on Hamas is not the whole truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    80'sVillager
    United States10 months ago
  • Morons

    Used to listen to these idiots but on Mondays show they proved themselves complete morons.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    guavalope
    United Statesa year ago
  • Constant anti-Arsenal agenda

    Stop having biased and tiresome guests like Jonathan Wilson.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GTS-11
    United Statesa year ago

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Some criticism exists regarding perceived political biases in discussions, while many enjoy the contextual explorations of sports and culture.
Listeners appreciate the humor and camaraderie among hosts, finding the podcast insightful yet entertaining.
There is a recognition of deep analysis on current sporting events, appreciated for its depth and cultural relevance.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#196
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#235
Italy/Sports
Spotify
#121
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#34
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#67
United Arab Emirates/Sports

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Packers' Irish Punter, Arsenal's Title Tension, Jose's Blame Game
Q: How good has Charlie Smith been in recent times?
Charlie Smith has shown impressive skill in his performance, contributing positively to the Irish NFL presence.
Packers' Irish Punter, Arsenal's Title Tension, Jose's Blame Game
Q: Did you say they could have taken your scholarship away?
Yes, scholarship is year by year and dependent on performance.
Packers' Irish Punter, Arsenal's Title Tension, Jose's Blame Game
Q: How long was this field goal?
Daniel Whelan kicked a 72-yard field goal in practice.
Packers' Irish Punter, Arsenal's Title Tension, Jose's Blame Game
Q: If Arsenal fail once again to win the league this season, do you think Arteta can actually survive as the Arsenal manager?
There's uncertainty about Arteta's future, as he may not resign nor be fired, but the pressure is mounting.
Ep 3448: Macc Lads, Theatre Of Screams, Lumumba Falls, Mané v Mo, Mbappé No Honour, Chelsea Heritage, Limp Dutch
Q: How confident are you as the Super Eagles prepare for the semi-final against Morocco?
It's a tricky one. The hosts have their own support. But this is the Super Eagles. They are buzzing and focused on winning.

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4. Daniel Whelan
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6. Keith Andrews
7. Kevin Penrose
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