Podcast Episodes

Crosshairs and Crossbars: Trump’s Close Call & Southgate’s England Misfire

Episode 116

Across Ireland, people celebrated when Spain beat England in the Euros final. Even Dion was happy, but a few were appalled at the carry on. On Free State today, Joe and Dion wonder why people are sti…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Never say never again part 2. What we talk about when we don’t talk about Joe Biden

Episode 115

When Keir Starmer visited Northern Ireland, it was a moment when it was possible to believe that things will start moving again. Casement Park will be built, maybe in time for the Euros in 2028 and t…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Never say never again, part 1. The fall of the House of Paisley (and Harte)

Episode 114

In France, the far right have been rejected. In Britain, the Conservatives are gone. Keir Starmer visited the north this week and there is a new hope in Ireland that change is coming. But what about …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

And then there were four, part 2. The football factory - how science is replacing humans with robots.

Episode 113

Sport is too important to fall into the hands of cultural vandals. The death of Mícheal Ó Muircheartaigh was a reminder of the role sport plays in Irish life.

Nothing elevates a community like sportin…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

And then there were four, Part 1: The last days of the Dublin empire.

Episode 112

What is wrong with Gaelic football? Joe insisted that Dion watch the All Ireland quarter finals last weekend and will he ever forgive him? On Free State, Joe reflects on the decline and fall of Dubli…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose. Derry, from Death Row to Croke Park. Part 2

Episode 111

What is your greatest fear? How much do we all dread humiliation? Derry were humiliated three times in the championship but are still alive. They’ve been to the bottom. Now, the only way is up and th…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

From death row to Croke Park. Derry, Mayo and milking the cows in Killala Part 1.

Episode 110

How much credit does Mickey Harte deserve for Derry’s win over Mayo? On Free State, Joe tells Dion how Derry pulled off what many felt was the shock of the season. Was it really a shock? Joe didn’t t…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

The Irish Elections: How the elites persuade sheep to vote for wolves.

Episode 109

At the American Ambassador’s residence in Dublin last week, there was an extraordinary event. Many of the main architects of the peace process gathered to talk about how it was done and what the worl…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Jungle Book. The essential survival guide for Gaelic footballers. Featuring Brian Mullins and an All Star cast

Episode 108

Will Joe be wearing a half and half scarf when Mayo play Derry? On Free State, Joe explains to Dion why he will be desperate for a Derry win when the two counties play. He remembers his many memorabl…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Mickey Harte, football manager. Oh Lord it’s so Harte to be humble, Part 2

Episode 107

As Derry fall apart under Mickey Harte, what are those closest to the squad saying? Who else - if anyone- is responsible for the fall in recent months? On Free State, it’s Mickey Harte week with a fo…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago