Episodes

  • Bits & Baubles | Christmas traditions, Stephen's Day missions, New Year wishes

    Bits & Baubles | Christmas traditions, Stephen's Day missions, New Year wishes
    Dec 24 2024
    A festive mood has swept over as Joe, Conan and Ronan assemble for Bits & Baubles! Core Christmas memories come to the fore as one emailer runs through their mission to find Stephen’s Day football on Bulgarian TV. The lads also discuss Christmas Day sport in the US, memories of the best sporting gifts from childhood days, and what their sporting wish for 2025 would be. Thanks to all our listeners for tuning in over the past months, and we wish you all a Merry Christmas!

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    41 mins
  • Oleksandr The GOAT? Usyk cemented as all-time great | Liverpool cruising clear | Mack's attack | Justifying Christmas sport

    Oleksandr The GOAT? Usyk cemented as all-time great | Liverpool cruising clear | Mack's attack | Justifying Christmas sport
    Dec 23 2024
    Former EU Champion Eric Donovan & journalist Declan Taylor join Ronan to discuss Oleksandr Usyk's outstanding win over Tyson Fury, the scale of his accomplishments, and why they are comfortable putting him alongside boxing's all-time greats. Ronan & Shane also take a look back at a narrative-packed weekend of Premier League action [not all of which was televised!], Mack Hansen's Allen Iverson moment, & why you ought to get involved in NFL Christmas on Netflix.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Shamrock Rovers learn their fate after Bridge beating | Ange entertains among goalkeeper chaos

    Shamrock Rovers learn their fate after Bridge beating | Ange entertains among goalkeeper chaos
    Dec 20 2024
    Seán O’Connor, soccer writer with the Irish Independent, joins Joe after attending Shamrock Rovers’ European tie at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea defeated the Dublin giants, who learned their Conference League fate this afternoon. Meanwhile, Ronan recalls a wild League Cup game between Tottenham and Manchester United - one where goalkeeper mistakes defined a seven-score thriller. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie, or across our social channels @IndoSport.

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    40 mins
  • Legacy on the line for Oleksandr Usyk in rematch with Tyson Fury

    Legacy on the line for Oleksandr Usyk in rematch with Tyson Fury
    Dec 20 2024
    Donald McRae, award-winning boxing writer, joins Joe from Saudi Arabia as Tyson Fury seeks revenge against Oleksandr Usyk this weekend, as the heavyweights clash in Riyadh for the second time in seven months. Meanwhile, Ronan joins to give his take on how Usyk’s legacy can be cemented with victory. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie, or across our social channels @IndoSport.

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    41 mins
  • George Hamilton interview | Leaving RTÉ sport | Dinner with Jack Charlton

    George Hamilton interview | Leaving RTÉ sport | Dinner with Jack Charlton
    Dec 19 2024
    Legendary broadcaster George Hamilton joins Joe to talk about the release of his new book, ‘The Hamilton notes’, discuss his career journey from east Belfast to the national airwaves and some of his favourite behind the scenes memories around infamous moments in Irish sport. He also dives into what makes a good commentator, why he left RTÉ and some of his top classical music hits.

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    1 hr
  • Bits & Bobs: Rashford's 'new challenge', dystopian crypto-golf, Stephen Bradley's shopwindow

    Bits & Bobs: Rashford's 'new challenge', dystopian crypto-golf, Stephen Bradley's shopwindow
    Dec 18 2024
    Joe, Ronan & Will are on hand for today's edition of Bits & Bobs as the lads appraise Marcus Rashford's readiness for "a new challenge". Stephen Bradley is in West London to take on Chelsea, but is a move to Millwall on the cards? Scottie Scheffler & Rory McIlroy's 10 million dollar Crypto reward, Ryder Cup payment, and further gym etiquette questions are all also up for discussion. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie or across our social channels @IndoSport.

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    36 mins
  • The next Usain Bolt? | Ireland’s 2024 on the track | The future of athletics | Cathal Dennehy

    The next Usain Bolt? | Ireland’s 2024 on the track | The future of athletics | Cathal Dennehy
    Dec 18 2024
    Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy joins Joe in studio to recap a memorable Irish year on the track. The lads also discuss Gout Gout’s emergence as the latest heir-apparent to Usain Bolt, the enduring Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs Josh Kerr beef, Michael Johnson’s revolutionary plans for the sport, as well as the future of athletics in the press room & beyond. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie.

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    59 mins
  • Bits & Bobs: Mudryk, football & drug-testing | McIlroy v DeChambeau showdown

    Bits & Bobs: Mudryk, football & drug-testing | McIlroy v DeChambeau showdown
    Dec 17 2024
    Joe, Ronan & Conan are together once again on a week when the developing situation around Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drug test sparks a conversation about how serious some sports take performance-enhancing drugs. The lads also chat about Saudi’s alcohol dry-up, the IRFU’s newest central contracts, and how much interest the world will take at the showdown between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. Plus, the team has a plea - help us prepare for this week’s Bits & Bobs Christmas special. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie, or across our social channels @IndoSport.

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    42 mins