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From his unlikely beginnings as a trainee hairdresser in Kent, Tony Cascarino rose to become a hero to millions of Irish fans and a star at one of France’s most prestigious clubs. But his life and career weren't without tumult. Ahead of the release of his new documentary on RTE 1, Cascarino chats to Joe about those various peaks and valleys he experienced on and off the pitch. If you'd like to get...

Joe is joined by Will and the returning Ronan, back just in time for Indo Sport’s first birthday celebration. They debrief on their experience of the NFL in Dublin, chat through the mailbag reaction to Europe’s Ryder Cup victory and discuss which reality TV show would be most likely to see a crossover from an Indo Sport team member. Finally, they also debate a listener's selections for the GAA All...

The Ryder Cup was an all-time classic as America made Sunday interesting with a storming comeback. Alan Shipnuck and Conor McKeon join Joe to run the rule over a tournament that will be remembered for steel inside the ropes and bile outside them If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page her...

Former Ireland international Gary Breen joins Joe to recap the Premier League weekend that was on this Monday's edition of The Football Show, after Arsenal capitalised on Liverpool's lapse at Crystal Palace to close the gap in the early going. Joe & Ronan also react to news of a rare Damien Duff sighting, Arne Slot's not-so-subtle shade, Ruben Amorim's ticking clock, and Caoimhin Kelleher's pencha...

The NFL's maiden game in Ireland saw the 'hometown' Pittsburgh Steelers notch a memorable 24-21 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Shane Brennan & Ronan Mullen convene at Croke Park to reflect on the landmark occasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Conan and Will for a Friday episode of Bits & Bobs that touches on the beauty of a Ryder Cup sunrise on a Friday morning, the importance of the All-Star awards and whether Ted Lasso is actually any good. We got a big response to our NFL in Dublin podcast with Dave Zirin and the lads respond to your emails and discuss the arrival of America's biggest sports league. See omnystudio.c...

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the big impact Stuart Lancaster could have at Connacht ahead of the URC kick off this weekend. The challenges facing Richie Murphy at Ulster and whether Ireland's stars might suffer a Lions hangover are on the menu too. Ruaidhri finishes up by giving his prediction on who will win the URC, the Champions Cup and how the four provinces will get...

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan joins Will to review a World Cup campaign that has given Irish rugby plenty of reason to carry momentum. She also breaks down what it was like to be on field during the biting incident against France. Will and Sam also preview this weekend's Rugby World Cup final between England and Canada Rugby on Indo Sport is in association with Energia. See omnystudio.com/listen...

As the NFL rolls into town this week, Joe chats to US journalist Dave Zirin to discuss whether Ireland should welcome America's biggest sporting organisation with open arms. Dave argues that the NFL's relationship with the US military and the White House means Ireland should be wary of hosting Sunday's game in Croke Park. Before that, Will and Shane Brennan join Joe to discuss how the Ireland game...

Joe is joined by Conor McKeon from Bethpage and golf writer John Huggan to look ahead to this weekend's Ryder Cup showdown between Europe and America. Conor gives all the latest from New York, where Donald Trump is set to appear on Friday. John then joins Joe to break down the two teams and discuss the hostile atmosphere facing Europe on American soil this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

For this Tuesday Bits & Bobs, Daniel McDonnell (dubbed DAN in our emails) join Joe and Will for a round-up of all that’s happening - including a Ballon D’Or ceremony that missed our calendars, but produced an interesting winner in football’s answer to the Oscars. Elsewhere, we chat about whether Ireland’s athletics fandom is deep or of a bandwagon nature, Dan catches us up with the FAI’s confusion...

Joe is joined by Damien Delaney to discuss why top teams are now relying on long throws, packed defences and other old-school tactics. Arsenal's draw with Man City was a game in stark contrast to some of their high quality matches in recent years and Damien has a theory as to why managers are going down that route. He also reminisces on his time under Sam Allardyce and delves into Nathan Collins'...

Cathal Dennehy dials in after the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo to recap some sensational performances from Irish athletes, with Kate O’Connor winning silver in the heptathlon despite injury as Cian McPhillips runs a fast time yet finishes fourth in the 800m final If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated...

Daniel McDonnell joins Joe and Will for this Friday Bits & Bobs, where Conor McKeon’s fatherly advice is still ringing in the ears from the last edition. The lads are in a debating mood - including the new touch-finder tip-off, GPA grants, jazzing up the Ryder Cup and Dan’s take on celebrity political candidates. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent...

Joe is joined by Cathal Dennehy from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo to discuss Cian McPhillips' sensational run and all the major storylines from around the globe. 23-year-old McPhillips booked his place in the 800m final after setting a national record and Cathal is tipping the Longford runner to be in the medal shake up on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cont...

Miguel Delaney joins Joe for a temperature check on European football, including how the Champions League affect smaller clubs, why Arsenal are in a good position this season thanks to what they’ve learned from rugby, and we assess the favourites to be European champions. First, Will drops in to recap last night’s action as Liverpool won late … again. Football on Indo Sport is in association with...

Joe is joined in studio by Ireland star Tadhg Furlong after an eventful summer with the Lions in Australia. Tadhg reflects on his third tour, explains why Andy Farrell is such a good man-manager and discusses his battles with injury over the last 12 months. He also remembers his father James, who died in December 2023 after a long illness, which coincided with Ireland's World Cup campaign in Franc...

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor for a rugby check in ahead of the URC kick off next weekend. The lads start by addressing the biting controversy from Ireland's World Cup quarter-final defeat to France last weekend before the chat turns towards Conor Murray's criticism of how Munster was run during his career. What Jacques Nienaber's new contract means for Leinster and the Spring...

Joe is joined by Padraig Harrington to look ahead to next week's Ryder Cup showdown between Europe and America. Padraig explains why he thinks Luke Donald's side are stronger on paper and also delves into the duties that make the captaincy a difficult proposition. The hostile 'New York' crowd and the big advantage the home team gets in setting up the course are on the menu too before Padraig gives...

Will Slattery returns from sport-tweeting leave (or paternity leave, I guess) with Conor and Joe in this Monday Bits & Bobs, with his change of perspective to the fore. An email about paid GAA managers, Ireland’s World Cup defeat and Will’s diet of southern hemisphere rugby are on the menu, as the team also reacts to the sad news that Ricky Hatton has died aged 46. Ahead of Conor’s trip to Bethpag...

Joe is joined by Jonathan Wilson to discuss Man United's heavy derby defeat and the early Premier League storylines. Ruben Amorim's system, Pep Guardiola's new Man City era and Liverpool's latest late show are all on the menu. Will Slattery also joins Joe to discuss the latest FAI happenings and Robert Lewandowski's underrated CV. Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you b...

Anna Caplice, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Sinéad Kissane give their analysis as Ireland's strong performance was not enough to get past a France team that seized their moments in this World Cup quarter-final Rugby on Indo Sport is in association with Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruaidhri O'Connor is joined in studio by Conor Murray to reflect on his career and discuss his new book, Cloud Nine. Conor looks back on his surprise breakthrough with Ireland at the 2011 World Cup, his stint as one of the world's best scrum-halves and the shock of dealing with his father's accident during the 2023 Six Nations. His tense relationship with Graham Rowntree at Munster and his love fo...

Conor McKeon and Rúaidhrí O’Connor join Joe for a long-awaited Bits & Bobs, with the fall-out from Yerevan and the success of The Traitors both on the minds of emailers. The decision to bring the Irish Open to Trump Doonbeg, Jim Gavin’s first foray into the media sphere as a candidate and Conor Murray’s upcoming book are also in the mix, before the team talk about Katie Taylor’s success at keeping...

Sinéad Kissane and Anna Caplice join Joe from England as the Irish team build up to Sunday's crucial World Cup quarter-final against France, as Aoife Wafer's fitness could be a boost. Whether France will show up strong or show their 'flaky' side will be key as Ireland look get under their skin. Rugby on Indo Sport in in association with Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.