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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
Gaelic Football
Hurling
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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At 18 years of age two time world darts champ Luke Littler has no more worlds to conquer, so now gets his kicks from turning heel. Eoin goes through his wrestling archives while Ken frets about the future of the sport.

Leinster won three from three ... more

Goodbye Ruben. We are sorry to see you go. You were good to us. We wish you well.

We discuss why so many fanbases currently seem to hate their manager/coach - with happy exceptions like Arsenal, and Brentford, whose four goals against Everton amount... more

Charlie O’Leary, a former Republic Of Ireland kit-man under big Jack and all round Irish football legend, was our Second Captains Hero of 2025; he was even in the Gaiety to take a victory lap in front of 1300 people in October.

But before then, Ken,... more

An annual Second Captains tradition continues today under new branding (RIP Scrooge Cast), as Jonathan Wilson joins Ken to discuss the post-Christmas football. 

Also touched on today: energy flows, Wilson's inability to take a day off work, the poss... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Wilson
Football writer and journalist
Guardian
Episode: Ep 3438: A Christmas Love Fest With Ken And Wilson - 29/12/25
Oluwashina Okeleji
Football analyst and commentator
African Sports Media
Episode: Salah's AFCON, A Country For Old Men, Fat Quiz, Ribald KENCALL
Danny Rensch
Co-founder of chess.com and former child chess prodigy
chess.com
Episode: Salah Week, Ken Called It, Chess Cult
Dave Kilcoyne
Former Munster player
Munster Rugby
Episode: Ep 3423: Rio's World Cup Jitters, Munster Take A Bath, Rieko Arrives, Dingle At The Death - 08/12/25
Danny Ramirez
Actor and participant in the World Cup draw
Episode: Ep 3423: Rio's World Cup Jitters, Munster Take A Bath, Rieko Arrives, Dingle At The Death - 08/12/25
Ben Fisher
A reporter for The Guardian covering Aston Villa
The Guardian
Episode: Ep 3422: Villa's Glory, Ken Weeps for Europe, Mixed Zone Mo - 08/12/25
Hasan Piker
Political commentator and streamer
Episode: Jimmy Dunne On The Miracle Of Budapest, A Szoboszlai Never Forgets, Hasan Piker On The American Berserk
Jimmy Dunne
Republic of Ireland football player
QPR
Episode: Jimmy Dunne On The Miracle Of Budapest, A Szoboszlai Never Forgets, Hasan Piker On The American Berserk
James Horncastle
Football journalist and Serie A expert
Episode: Ep 3416: Watching Pots Boil, Premier League Mad Men, Caicedo Erupts, The Como-verse - 01/12/25

Hosts

Ken Early
Host with a focus on engaging storytelling and analytical perspectives in sports commentary.
Eoin McDevitt
Co-host with strong opinions on football and its cultural implications, often leading discussions with a humorous tone.
Murph
Co-host known for comedic commentary and lively discussions around sports.
Ciarán
Host sharing insights and dynamics from the perspective of both a fan and commentator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • In Brisbane listening to latest post Portugal episode. Heaven!!!! Thanks lads.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    amac
    2 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 Kingdom7 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
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    80'sVillager
    United States7 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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Listeners express satisfaction with the quality of guests and the engaging format, often highlighting the entertaining narrations as a strong point.
Overall, listeners appreciate the combination of humor and insightful sports analysis. The hosts are often praised for their chemistry and depth of knowledge.
Some feedback points to a desire for less political commentary during sports discussions, with certain guests eliciting mixed reactions.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#104
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#184
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#194
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#19
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#19
Poland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#243
Indonesia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 3440: Charlie O’Leary Irish Football Legend - 30/12/25
Q: What was your secret to living to be 101?
Charlie mentions he has only ever taken a drink once in his life and emphasizes his active lifestyle, including walking everywhere.
Ep 3440: Charlie O’Leary Irish Football Legend - 30/12/25
Q: What did you do for fun then as a young lad in Dublin in those days?
Charlie enjoyed playing marbles in the streets and was part of the local football culture in East Wall, which was football crazy at the time.
Ep 3440: Charlie O’Leary Irish Football Legend - 30/12/25
Q: Do you reckon if you were still around in 2002, that Saipan never would have happened?
Charlie reflects that he can't speak about Saipan since he wasn't there but believes it could have been different if he had been involved.
Ep 3440: Charlie O’Leary Irish Football Legend - 30/12/25
Q: How did you end up in Jack Charlton's back room team?
Charlie shares how he met Jack during a dinner where they connected over stories. After retiring from refereeing, he was asked to manage the teams, eventually leading to him working closely with Jack.
Salah's AFCON, A Country For Old Men, Fat Quiz, Ribald KENCALL
Q: Is Nigeria prepared for the World Cup qualifiers?
Nigeria has significant issues, including managerial instability and financial disputes, impacting their performance.

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