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The Second Captains Podcast

Second Captains
Premier League
Arsenal
Liverpool
Ireland
Manchester United
Six Nations
Rugby
Champions League
Football
GAA
Manchester City
Gaelic Football
Tottenham Hotspur
Hurling
Andy Farrell
Munster Rugby
Chelsea
World Cup
FA Cup
Kerry

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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We're just one week out from the World Cup and we're starting to feel it.

First stop for Ken is Mexico City early next week, but before he went he gave us a special World Cup edition of KenCall!

This week we also had Tim Vickery on Ancelotti's sou... more

Arsenal went to Budapest surfing a tidal wave of hope and joy, and finished losing on penalties after one shot on target in more than two hours of play. Less than Inter managed losing 5-0 last year, and less than Arsenal themselves managed against Ba... more

Welcome to fight week on the Second Captains world service! There was a Donnybrook in Dalyer, the McGuinness melee in Kerry and Keano and Bruno fighting on the internet. Plus we have a champions league show tomorrow and Monday, and coming very soon, ... more

The other four Champions Cup finals Leinster lost were all close, winnable and heartbreaking for fans; this defeat to Bordeaux however was over after 20 minutes and deeply concerning for all involved.

We chat to Shane Horgan and Andrew Trimble about... more

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Recent Guests

Dara O'Briain
Friend of the show, guest on the episode
Episode: Arsenal Celebrate, The Choker Fallacy, SpyFall
Jacob Hawley
Fronted on the podcast after Arsenal's loss earlier in the season
Episode: Arsenal Celebrate, The Choker Fallacy, SpyFall
Dara Ó Cinnéide
Guest analyst on Gaelic football
The Second Captains
Episode: Ep 3553: Westmeath Dismantle Dubs, Armagh Take Ulster, Working Class Golf Hero - 18/05/26
Ciarán Canning
Sports journalist who discusses the Celtic-Hearts incident and adds context
Episode: Cheat Week, Madrid Meltdown, Why Not Alonso?
Luke McManus
Film maker
Independent
Episode: Ep 3547: Arsenal So Close, Starlizard FC, Anger Farmers, Southampton Spy Ring, Madrid Psychodrama
Rich Jolly
Football journalist
The Guardian
Episode: Ep 3547: Arsenal So Close, Starlizard FC, Anger Farmers, Southampton Spy Ring, Madrid Psychodrama
Ken Early
Journalist/analyst
The Irish Times/The Second Captains
Episode: Ep 3547: Arsenal So Close, Starlizard FC, Anger Farmers, Southampton Spy Ring, Madrid Psychodrama
Harvey Vale
Ireland international footballer
QPR (at time of interview)
Episode: What Makes Football Great?
Aidan Regan
Professor of Economics, author featured in the episode
College/University unspecified in transcript
Episode: Why Arsenal, Chelsea Age Rosenior, Spain Show The Way - 23/04/26

Hosts

Ken Early
Journalist and analyst, often providing media and Irish football culture perspectives
Eoin Murphy
Host focusing on football analysis, with broad knowledge of teams and tactics
Ciarán Murphy
Host/analyst providing strategic and tactical football insights

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • What happened to the free Monday show for football?

    What happened to the free Monday show for football?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The d.O.c.ie
    Irelanda month ago
  • In Brisbane listening to latest post Portugal episode. Heaven!!!! Thanks lads.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    amac
    7 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 Kingdoma year 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 Statesa year 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

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Listeners appreciate the breadth of guests and the level-headed discussion of controversial topics.
The host banter and guest mix deliver a distinctive blend of sports analysis and cultural commentary.
Some critiques mention a strong political angle at times, but the core appeal remains sports-focused analysis and storytelling.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#115
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#64
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#9
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#55
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#98
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#104
Denmark/Sports

Talking Points

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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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What is The Second Captains Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, conversation-driven show that blends high-level football analysis with media, culture, and current events. Episodes frequently dissect big European football stories, referee decisions, transfer chatter, and club politics, while weaving in anecdotes, reader questions, and cross-sport comparisons. A hallmark is the lively banter among regular hosts and a rotating cast of journalists, players, and analysts, which keeps debates provocative and entertaining. The mix of rigor, humor, and insider perspectives makes it especially appealing to listeners who want both thoughtful context and entertaining storytelling around football and its broader media ecosystem. Noteworthy is the show's consistent willingness to connect on-pitch events wit... more

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2. Jacob Hawley
3. Dara Ó Cinnéide
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5. Luke McManus
6. Rich Jolly
7. Ken Early
8. Harvey Vale

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