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Indo Sport
Join Joe Molloy and guests for a daily take on the biggest sporting stories, Monday to Friday.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Bits & Bobs | Wimbledon 'the best live sporting experience', World Cup heat hazard, Irish triumph at Le Tour 11.07.2025 51:01
Ciaran Lennon calls into Joe and Ronan for a Friday Bits & Bobs still glowing from a good samaritan on Dublin’s streets. In today’s episode, Joe tells us of his best experience as a sport spectator, we hear from listeners in Australia about the Lions tour, and Ciaran also breaks down Ben Healy’s success on the Tour de France, while the cycling talk also brings up the question over the sport’s abil...
The disappointed Roy Keane review | Shels halfway to heaven | Ferguson’s road to Rome | The Football Show 10.07.2025 50:50
Daniel McDonnell joins Joe to recap Shelbourne’s dominant performance - if not dominant scoreline - in their Champions League first leg victory over Linfield. Dan also talks about the news that Evan Ferguson may be heading to Serie A. But first, Will and Ronan are in to recap the week’s big football storylines, including PSG’s potential upcoming era of dominance, and Will gives us his honest revie...
Tomás Ó Sé & Conor McKeon | Kerry-Tyrone memories, relentless Donegal, Meath's renaissance 🏐 10.07.2025 49:21
Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé and Conor McKeon to look ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland football semi-finals. Tomás looks back on his famous battles with Tyrone during his Kerry career before the lads break down who has the edge in Saturday's clash. Then it's on to Donegal vs Meath, with the Royals back in the semi-final for the first time since 2009. Our GAA coverage on the podcast is brought to...
Is Netflix trying to take over live sport? | Katie Taylor sets sights on Serrano three-peat 🥊 09.07.2025 57:34
Acclaimed Irish boxing analyst Eric Donovan is on hand to assess this weekend's headline meeting between Katie Taylor & Amanda Serrano, as two of the sport's modern greats renew hostilities at Madison Square Garden. Joe & Ronan also delve back into the controversy which shrouded the first Taylor-Serrano sequel, Rosie Perez's inexplicable role in that, and the overall appetite for another rematch....
Underwhelming Lions tour failing to catch fire – on & off the pitch 🏉 The Rugby Show 09.07.2025 47:55
Joe is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Canberra and Eddie O'Sullivan to reflect on the Lions' win over the Brumbies. Despite a decent night for the Irish and a fourth consecutive victory on Australia soil, Ruaidhri and Eddie both think the Lions are a long way off their best. Whether Australia is still worth touring is also on the agenda ahead of a Test series where the Lions are big favourites t...
Bits & Bobs | There's only one Tony Adams | Why should Kilkenny accept 'scoregate'? | Lions dress rehearsal | Rescuing Jack Grealish 08.07.2025 43:01
Joe, Conan & Ronan are back with today’s offering of Bits & Bobs, with a host of topics up for discussion. The lads explore the viability of a replay between Tipperary and Kilkenny in the wake of ‘scoregate’, run through the Ireland [*sorry*] Lions team to face the Brumbies, and talk about the emotional pitch of the teams heading into the All Ireland football semi finals this weekend. They also to...
Paul McGinley on Ireland's Open love affair - How Irish stars win so many Claret Jugs 08.07.2025 37:51
Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke - we have seen quite the run of Irish winners of the Open in recent years - so what makes Irish golfers so well-suited to golf’s truest challenge? With Portrush fast approaching, Paul McGinley joins Joe to discuss the talent factories that made these champions, why The Open suits the Irish style of golf, and on his own Open experience Wa...
Oisin O'Donoghue magic, Lazarus Liam Cahill | Why is 'hype' a dirty word in GAA? | John Mullane & Colm Keys 07.07.2025 59:28
John Mullane & Colm Keys join Conan to look back on a flashpoint-filled All Ireland Hurling Semi-Final weekend, as Tipperary toppled Kilkenny to book a meeting with favourites Cork in next weekend's decider. If you'd like to come along to the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can join us at Vicar Street on August 6th 🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.i...
Andy Farrell shows his Test hand | Ireland's good night in Georgia | The Rugby Show 07.07.2025 57:40
Indo Sport’s international rugby network convenes again as Rúaidhrí O’Connor calls in from Canberra to update Will on the Lions tour before Cian Tracey - fresh off a midnight plane from Georgia - gives us a sense of Ireland’s preparations ahead of their next clash in Portugal. From the Lions: Rúaidhrí and Will debate the sense in fielding the Test XV more than a week before the first clash with th...
Lions reaction | A lot of mistakes on tough night for the Irish 05.07.2025 23:39
Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to the Lions' unconvincing 21-10 win over the Waratahs. With only two games remaining until the first Test against Australia, Andy Farrell won't be happy with the amount of handling errors on display. The lads discuss how Hugo Keenan fared on his tour debut, Tadhg Beirne's poor form and what the team might look like against the Brumbies in C...
Bits & Bobs: The plague of GAA 'dummy teams', Trump's Fight House, DJ pleads guilty, Gibney developments 04.07.2025 44:51
Joe, Conan & a returning Ronan convene for this Friday's edition of the Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Football LIVE on August 6th, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can join us at Vicar Street ⚽️ https://www.ticketmaster.ie/indo-sport-podcast-dublin-06-08-2025/event/180062DA7A902048 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Tomás Ó Sé | 'Angry' Kerry, Jack O'Connor v the media & Armagh's kick-out woes 03.07.2025 48:17
Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé for a final reflection on a breathtaking All-Ireland quarter-final weekend. The lads discuss why anger was a big motivator for Kerry, Tomás responds to Jack O'Connor's criticism of Kerry pundits and Dessie Farrell's departure. Our GAA podcast coverage is brought to you by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Football world in mourning at Jota's tragic death | Club World Cup vibe check | Euro 2025 storylines | The Football Show 03.07.2025 1:13:53
Miguel Delaney joins Joe for a football show led off by today's tragic news that Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash, just days after the Liverpool forward's wedding. In matters less important, Miguel and Joe discuss the FIFA Club World Cup, its impact and future and how the big bucks involved affects global football. Transfer moves by Premier League giants and the Women's E...
Tipp v Kilkenny: Eddie Brennan & Eoin Kelly on hurling’s rivalry of the century 02.07.2025 1:00:32
Former Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly and eight-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny Eddie Brennan joined Joe for a recount of what has made the rivalry between the noisy neighbours so intense. From memories of Army camps to the focus needed during the trilogy of All-Ireland finals, the duo get deep into a fixture that returns to our screens this weekend. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to...
Lions overcome sticky start in Brisbane | Ireland's Tbilisi Test | The Rugby Show 02.07.2025 45:29
Joe is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Australia and Cian Tracey from Georgia to get all the latest news on the Lions and Ireland. Joe and Ruaidhri discuss all the talking points from the Lions' 52-12 win over the Reds, with Jack Conan among the Irish who impressed. Cian then dials in from Tbilisi to give the lowdown on the Georgian challenge that Paul O'Connell's Irish side will face this Saturd...
Bits & Bobs: Attending 147 All-Ireland finals | Harrington’s drive (thru) | Easterby's team talk 01.07.2025 47:33
Michael Verney, fresh from recording the Indo GAA podcast, joins Joe and Will for a Bits & Bobs where we begin with your barrage of emails, including tales of Croke Park, Joe’s erstwhile errors and a strained time in Lisbon … The team also talk about being in denial about how bad Gaelic football once was, Padraig Harrington’s admission of fast food habits Stateside en route to Tour success, and wh...
Football weekend | Superb Kerry break free | Jordan Morris brilliance | What next for Dublin? 30.06.2025 1:12:48
Conor McKeon and Philly McMahon join Conan and Joe in studio after a thrilling All-Ireland quarter-final weekend, with Kerry’s 15-minute demolition of Armagh to the fore - as are Jack O’Connor’s fiery post-game comments. The team also breaks down the individual flair injected back in the game - as shown by Meath’s Jordan Morris. Philly and Conor talk about Dessie Farrell’s legacy and successor, an...
The danger of Lions 'politics' | The dark days of 2005 | Eddie O'Sullivan 30.06.2025 55:50
Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan to break down the Lions' win over the Western Force, discuss the team selection for Wednesday's game against the Reds and to look back on the disastrous tour to New Zealand in 2005. Eddie thinks Andy Farrell should be more mindful of the politics of a Lions tour in his media comments and says that it's too early to pencil players into the Test team. The chat then...
Lions reaction | An emphatic win, a good day for the Irish - and a selection curveball? 28.06.2025 23:06
Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Perth to discuss the Lions' dominant 54-7 win over the Western Force. Joe McCarthy's outstanding outing, Tadhg Beirne's tough day and the Henry Pollock experience are all up for discussion. Ruaidhri also brings up the possibility that Andy Farrell might play his strongest team in the Wednesday fixtures rather than follow the traditional Saturday ro...
Bits & Bobs: All-Ireland mailbag | Mayo's McStay statement | Keith Andrews steps up 27.06.2025 50:06
Joe is joined by Conan and Will for a Friday edition of Bits & Bobs that covers the magic of All-Ireland final day, Keith Andrews' Brentford appointment and the way Mayo treated Kevin McStay. You have responded in droves to our request for your memories of All-Ireland final day - Joe reads out some memorable submissions while the lads also cover the merits of Top Gun Maverick. Email us at indospor...
The Rich Beem interview | The glory of winning a Major - and why he struggled after 27.06.2025 49:47
Joe chats to 2002 PGA Champion and Sky Sports golf analyst Rich Beem to discuss the story behind his Major championship win and how he struggled in the aftermath. Rich famously held off Tiger Woods at his peak to win at Hazeltine 23 years ago before finding it difficult to deal with the change in his life that followed. Joe and Rich compare his struggles to how Rory McIlroy might be feeling after...
Lions latest | Captain Dan Sheehan, the Irish advantage & Furlong's recovery 26.06.2025 48:56
Joe is chatting all things Lions with Ruaidhri O'Connor, who has landed in Australia after a 16-hour flight. Andy Farrell has named his second Lions team, with eight Irish players starting this Saturday against the Western Force. Joe and Ruaidhri discuss the decision to make Dan Sheehan captain, the Irish vs UK narrative that is developing and pick through the biggest talking points from today's t...
Tomás Ó Sé | 'Startled earwigs', Kerry's Clifford reliance & Donegal's tough assignment 26.06.2025 50:20
Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé to preview a blockbuster All-Ireland quarter-final weekend with the clash between Armagh and Kerry the pick of the bunch. Tomás discusses the pressure on David Clifford to carry the Kingdom, Armagh's mental strength and the difficulty in judging Dublin. Monaghan's upset potential against Donegal and an intriguing Galway vs Meath clash are also up for discussion. GAA on...
Conor Niland on tennis | Ireland's issues, Alcaraz v Sinner & the magic of Wimbledon 25.06.2025 57:46
Joe is joined in studio by Conor Niland to look ahead to Wimbledon, compare Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and to discuss why Ireland don't produce tennis stars. Conor breaks down the recent French Open final between Alcaraz and Sinner and also delves into the women's game, which is struggling to recapture the attention it commanded during the Williams sisters' era. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Bits & Bobs: Saipan The Movie | Damien Duff fallout | Dublin's hurling revival 24.06.2025 49:02
Joe is joined by Will and Conor for a Tuesday edition of Bits & Bobs that covers the upcoming Keane/McCarthy film, the fallout from Damien Duff's Shelbourne departure and the latest Lions news. Whether you should get a personal trainer and Dublin's hurling renaissance are on the menu too. Email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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