All About The Game

This week marks Episode 30 and the final one of Season 1! Podge, Johnny and Seán sit down to look back on a year packed with sport, stories and plenty of laughs. The lads chat about the perks of GAA and rugby trips abroad, the taste of professionalism they give players and the bond they build within teams. They touch on Fighting Cocks’ Junior Championship victory before diving into Ireland’s recen...

This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by Old Leighlin manager Brian Lonergan, fresh off leading his side to the Carlow championship title. Brian chats about the balance of working with dual-sport players, how the club manages both football and hurling commitments, and the mindset needed to make it work. The lads discuss the advantage of facing one of the favourites early in the campaign, how it s...

This week, Podge and Johnny look back on a packed weekend of football around Kildare. The lads kick things off with Allenwood’s Oskars night, a brilliant fundraiser and community event that brought the whole club together. They dive into the Naas v Athy senior county final, praising the hunger and togetherness that helped Athy over the line and their experienced squad that will now turn attention...

This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by Naas and Kildare legend Eamonn Callaghan ahead of a massive weekend for Kildare club football. Eamonn chats about the mindset shift that’s happened within Naas GAA, the depth and competition in their current squad, and why no one’s place on the panel is guaranteed. He looks back on his journey with Kildare, from his breakthrough at U21 level to stepping in...

This week, Seán, Johnny and Podge are back together, with Johnny still buzzing after his class performance last weekend, saving his club from relegation at 47 years of age and getting another big moment in the spotlight. Podge’s weekend on the sideline didn’t go quite as well, while Leinster suffered a tough loss in South Africa. The lads dive into Rugby 360 and the Saudis’ latest interest in the...

This week, Podge and Seán are joined by Kildare captain Kevin Feely. Kevin chats about growing up playing multiple sports, from hurling to a spell with Bohemians, before being picked up by Charlton Athletic and experiencing the highs and lows of professional soccer in the UK. After a good run with Newport in League 2, he eventually made his way back home to Athy and Kildare, where his GAA career r...

This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by former Kildare star and Ireland international rules player Emmet Bolton. Emmet talks about stepping away from club football on a Friday only to take over as manager the following Monday, and what it’s like managing his home club, including his own brother and the lads he grew up with. The chat turns to whether this is just the start of a longer managerial...

This week, Podge and Johnny chat about the growing role of technology in club football, with apps like Clubber making it easier for supporters to follow games nationwide and put names to the players on the pitch. They dive into the competitiveness of Kildare club football in recent years, the twists and turns of the championship, and the players to keep an eye on. Podge also recalls the moment he...

This week, Podge, Johnny and Seán cover a wide mix of stories from the world of GAA and rugby. Seán gives an update on his hip surgery recovery and reflects on his four years as contact skills coach with Leinster, offering a look into life on the other side of the pitch. The lads chat about the recent changes in GAA management and how the modern backroom team has transformed, before moving into so...

This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by All-Ireland football final referee Brendan Cawley. The lads chat about Brendan’s journey into refereeing, the human side of the whistle, and the crucial role positioning plays in making the right call. They discuss the pressure of big decisions, living with the scrutiny that comes with them, and the impact of social media on referees today. Brendan shares...

This week, Podge and Seán are joined by Carlow GAA star Darragh Foley. The lads chat about Darragh’s record breaking playing career, growing up alongside Seán, and the proud legacy of his home club, Kilbride. They dive into life inside Carlow GAA, from the many managers Darragh has played under to the influence of current boss Joe Murphy. After stepping back from inter-county football following 15...

This week, Podge and Seán are joined by Leinster and Ireland flanker Will Connors. The lads chat about Will’s journey through rugby, from school days to pulling on the green jersey, and the pride that comes with making an international debut. They discuss the subject of Will's PhD studies, tackling technique, and the science behind a safe tackle. They chat about friendships in the game, including...

This week, Podge and Johnny have plenty to talk about! They chat about Tipperary's massive All-Ireland win over the weekend, and the backing of the entire county (including Sharlene Mawdsley joining the celebrations!). The pair then discuss the British and Irish Lions, and how it seems they've yet to reach their peak down under. The lads talk about some interesting managerial announcements...

This week, Podge and Johnny are delighted to welcome Seán back after his recent hip surgery! The lads discuss life post-retirement, and those injuries that never quite fix themselves, as well as the medical supports in place for retired athletes. They also chat about the massive Tailteann Cup victory for Kildare, and how the support of the county played a role in the win. The three linger on David...

After a short break for holidays, Podge and Johnny are joined by Kildare GAA expert Tom O’Connell - AKA Really Unofficial Kildare. The lads chat about how Tom became the go-to man for all things Kildare GAA, the massive weekend ahead, and many stories along the way. They chat about Kildare GAA in the 90s,  and about how the GAA has changed since then. They discuss the importance of highlighting In...

This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by social media star and former Kildare GAA legend Jim Flano. The lads chat about Jim's pathway to success, his work with Leinster Rugby and the British & Irish Lions, as well as his upcoming trip Down Under. The three chat about whether or not the GAA is a step behind when it comes to the power of social media and marketing, and the big update coming to...

This week, Podge, Seán and Johnny sit down to discuss Kildare's hurling success, the departure of Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou, and some of the people who shaped their attitudes in sport. The lads recap the sports action from the last week, chat about the psychology behind staying sharp, and some refereeing decisions. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is th...

Seán, Johnny and Podge catch up on last week's GAA and rugby action, as well as Connacht's new appointment of Stuart Lancaster as head coach. They discuss life in the garden, a new job opportunity for Peter O'Mahony, and their airport horror stories. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the numbering app for clubs looking for coaches & managers. It's also the n...

Podge, Johnny and Sean chat about the Champions Cup, meeting their sporting heroes and the controversial split season. The three lads discuss the latest GAA action, their highs and lows of the week, and of course the sporting week ahead. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the number one for clubs looking for coaches & managers. It's also the number one pl...

Johnny and Podge sit down to discuss last weeks action and the goings on in Mayo. They test their soccer knowledge and chat about the Europa League final between united and spurs. They give us their stories of experiencing sledging on the pitch. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by Clinched. Clinched is the number one app looking for clubs looking for coaches & managers. It's al...

Podge, Johnny & Sean sit down to talk about the Leinster Final, the chaos in Clones and the rugby results. The lads conversation then delves into the stresses they have faced in management and dealing with the physical and fitness aspects of the game as players and managers. The big review takes place as usual for the action ahead this weekend. All About The Game is proudly brought to you by C...

The lads sit down to discuss Leinsters dissapointing result in the semi final. The Lions squad selection is up for discussion which the lads give their opinions on. S&C gets dived into as the lads discuss what it was like in the past versus what it is in the present. The difference they see now that they are coaches themselves and the benefit they got from it as players. The weekend preview al...

In today's episode of All About The Game, Podge & Johnny sit down with Clinched CTO Shane Molloy to discuss some exciting updates on the way with the app. Shane discusses the origin of the idea of the app along with the new updates in the pipeline. The three lads then dive head first into last weekends action in GAA & discuss the Leinster championship. All About The Game is proudly bro...

In today's episode of All About The Game, the lads are back from the week off. Podge has no tan, Sean's farm is a mess from the weather and Johnny was running around like a hamster on a wheel with marathon training. After previewing the previous weekends actions they delve into player welfare, the pressures they are under currently, the mental health side of the game and dealing with negativity on...

In today's episode of All About The Game, Mark Jackson joins Podge & Sean to discuss his story to date. Mark discusses playing for Wicklow, from his dream debut to hitting 100 points from the position of goalkeeper. Mark also tells the lads his journey from receiving a simple message on Instagram to being involved with the international player pathway program in the NFL & spending a week w...