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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
Palestinian National Football Team
Asian Cup
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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Latest Episodes

Italy beat Scotland. Scotland destroy England. Ireland hammer England; the rugby punditry predictions flag is flying at half mast today.

Shane Horgan, author and journalist Brendan Fanning and 3 time Six Nations winner with England, Mike Brown, join... more

Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Wilson join us to talk through the North London derby - a near-historic margin of victory for Arsenal, yet a victory that felt almost routine. Will this settle the nerves? Has big Vik answered the critics? Could Arsenal be... more

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster show!

This week we spoke to Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan in studio about his journey from Greystones United to the NFL; Ken covered Arsenal's ongoing title wobble; we looked at Jose's Vini blame g... more

Last week, while the rest of the team worked desperately to cover a series of world-shattering football stories, Ken was peacefully wintering at Baden-Baden. He returns with news of the Upper Rhine, where people are, as ever, keeping themselves to th... more

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Recent Guests

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
Kevin Penrose
Openly gay Gaelic football player and commentator
Episode: Jose Forever, Arteta's Antics, Madrid Rot, Penrose On Heated Rivalry
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
Andrew Trimble
Former rugby player and analyst
Episode: Ep 3443: Littler Turns Heel, Ulster Show The Way, Frawley Goes West, Escort Love - 05/01/26
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

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 2.2k ratings
  • In Brisbane listening to latest post Portugal episode. Heaven!!!! Thanks lads.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    amac
    3 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 Kingdom8 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 States9 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

Listeners Say

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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.

Apple Podcasts
#238
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#245
Australia/Sports
Spotify
#115
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#150
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#49
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#12
Ireland/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Ep 3448: Macc Lads, Theatre Of Screams, Lumumba Falls, Mané v Mo, Mbappé No Honour, Chelsea Heritage, Limp Dutch
Q: Oluwashina, how are you enjoying the Afcon so far?
I'm enjoying the Afcon. Everything is fine here. The Super Eagles are flying.
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.

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2. Kevin Penrose
3. Mark O'Connor
4. Dara Ó Cinnéide
5. Andrew Trimble
6. Oluwashina Okeleji
7. Danny Rensch
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