Irish Independent
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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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Episodes
The Rugby Show | Johnny Sexton goes to Portugal | Simon Easterby's big moment 24.01.2025 1:00:31
Joe is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Ireland's training camp in Portugal to chat through the key storylines ahead of the Six Nations. Simon Easterby's journey with Ireland, Andy Farrell's sabbatical and Johnny Sexton's presence in Portugal are all on the menu while Ruaidhri also assesses the Six Nations contenders ahead of kick off next week. Before the rugby, Conan and Will join Joe to discuss...
Bits & Bobs: Man City's latest flop, hurling's heightened stakes, the tightest Division 1 in history? 23.01.2025 46:34
Joe Molloy, Will Slattery and Conor McKeon gather for the latest Bits & Bobs just in time for the return of the national football and hurling leagues. The team discuss how relegation battles will change hurling’s race, break down one of football’s more bizarre rule changes, and talk about the competitiveness of football’s top divisions. Also: Manchester City at risk of Champions League drop as new...
The rise of 'dodgy boxes' — will you get caught for using one? | Champions League round-up | Amorim angst 22.01.2025 59:39
Joe is joined by Irish Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler and Daily Telegraph Chief Sports Reporter Jeremy Wilson to discuss the amount of fans using 'dodgy boxes' to illegally stream sporting events and how Premier League broadcasters are fighting back. Ronan and Will also chat to Joe about Ruben Amorim's latest fiery press conference, Tuesday night's Champions League ties and the chang...
Bits & Bobs — Mailbag edition ✉️ 21.01.2025 46:21
Joe Molloy, Conan Doherty and Ronan Mullen assemble for this week's first installment of Bits & Bobs, as the lads delve into the listener mailbag to discuss everything from sport's novel/errant attempts at enticing new audiences, to the power of emotion & envy. And if you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Live, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can attend:...
A Closer Look | The fall of Parnells: How 'the richest GAA club in Ireland' was left fighting for its future 21.01.2025 35:54
Joe is joined by Dermot Crowe of the Sunday Independent to discuss how Parnells GAA went from selling land for over €22m to surrendering their club grounds and entering liquidation. Stephen Cluxton's home club was once one of the wealthiest in the country but Dermot explains how financial problems have left Parnells facing an uncertain future. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of In...
The Rugby Show | Jack Crowley reignites Ireland debate | Leinster 'frailties' exposed 20.01.2025 1:00:36
Joe is joined by Cian Tracey & Eddie O'Sullivan to recap the final round of Champions Cup pool action and look ahead to the knockout stages. Eddie isn't a fan of the Champions Cup format, and explains why he thinks it's flawed while he also breaks down the difficulties facing South African sides as they try to play across two hemispheres. Munster's dramatic defeat in Northampton and the defensive...
The Football Show | Man United's 'worst team in history' | Agent Nunez strikes for Liverpool | The Ange endgame? 20.01.2025 59:57
Jonathan Wilson joins Joe Molloy after a Premier League weekend that saw Ruben Amorim call his side the 'maybe the worst' in Manchester United history. The team also break down Erling Haaland's new deal, Forest's ability to get results despite a low xG, and whether Ange Postecoglou will be in a job come the summer. First, Joe Ronan & Will discuss Darwin Nunez’s unique role at Liverpool, talk about...
Dreams & despair at Wimbledon | Facing Novak Djokovic | Life on tour | Conor Niland 17.01.2025 1:06:28
Joe is joined by former professional tennis player Conor Niland to look back on his life on tour and his award-winning book, 'The Racket'. Conor describes the highs and lows of travelling the world playing tennis, from losing a five-setter at Wimbledon to getting food poisoning ahead of a US Open clash with Novak Djokovic. The Limerick man discusses the latest doping shadow hanging over the sport...
FAI respond to Colin Healy's scathing statement | Ireland's new WNT manager 16.01.2025 48:17
Joe is joined by Irish Independent football writer Aidan Fitzmaurice and Rachel O'Sullivan of Girls on the Ball to discuss Colin Healy's statement about his departure from the Irish women's set-up and the press conference announcing Carla Ward's appointment as Eileen Gleeson's replacement. The FAI's communications strategy, their 'heartless' response to Healy's statement, Marc Canham's press confe...
Bits & Bobs: Conor McGregor faces lawsuit | The most hated football transfer | Con O'Callaghan vs the Canavans 16.01.2025 43:31
Joe Molloy, Will Slattery and Conor McKeon assemble for the latest edition of Bits & Bobs, which is led off by an update on allegations made in the United States against Conor McGregor. Later, the lads talk about how Roy Keane deals with fame, recall the infamous Mo Johnston transfer to Rangers in 1989, and ask if Ange Postecoglou can stick out the Tottenham job after looking dejected in the team’...
Bits & Bobs: Sol Campbell’s trolling | Ireland’s Six Nations squad announced | Snooker’s mental toll 15.01.2025 45:20
Joe, Ronan and Will team up for the first Bits & Bobs of the week, where the team break down Ireland’s Six Nations squad, react to news that Tom McKibbin may be headed to LIV Golf, and discuss Ronnie O’Sullivan’s recent comments on the mental health of snooker stars. Plus - Pep is losing control, Ray Parlour on ‘The War’ and Sol Campbell continues to dig at Spurs. If you'd like to come along to th...
The wild west of supplements | Doping 'roulette' | The Sinner-Swiatek shadow over tennis 15.01.2025 37:59
Renowned sports scientist Dr Ross Tucker joins Joe to discuss the two high-profile doping cases in tennis, involving Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner. Both Grand Slam champs and World number ones, tennis was rocked by the cloud hovering over the duo, bringing an unwanted spotlight onto the ongoing Australian open. Tucker discusses the controversies at length, the substances at play, the pair's respec...
A Closer Look | The Detroit story: how a city and its NFL team turned disaster into dreams 14.01.2025 41:37
The Detroit Lions are the Super Bowl favourites for the first time in franchise history, and the team’s success this year reflects the comeback of a city that has taken everything America has had to throw at it. Bill Morris, Detroit native and author of ‘The Lions Finally Roar: The Ford Family, the Detroit Lions and the Road to Redemption in the NFL’ joins Joe to discuss Detroit’s journey from boo...
The Rugby Show | Leinster are harder to beat, but are they better? | Munster win ugly 13.01.2025 1:01:37
Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey to recap Munster's second-half comeback against Saracens and Leinster's rearguard action to hold out La Rochelle. Munster's bench press, Jack Crowley's performance, Leinster's tigerish defence and Ulster's collapse in Leicester are all on the menu. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Live on January 29th, head over to Ticketma...
The Football Show | United topple toothless Arsenal, the Harry Maguire redemption arc, Pep's intervention 13.01.2025 1:02:04
Former Ireland international Gary Breen joins Joe to recap the weekend that was on the latest edition of The Football Show, as another battling Manchester United performance turned the heat up on Mikel Arteta. Also up for discussion are David Moyes' return to Everton, Ryan Giggs' footballing future, and how Harry Maguire turned his franchise around. If you'd like to come along to the first edition...
Glory, heartbreak and tears on All-Ireland club final day | David Brady & Michael Verney 10.01.2025 54:14
Joe is joined by David Brady and Michael Verney to discuss the magic and the agony of All-Ireland club final day. It is 20 years since David won the club football championship with Ballina Stephenites while Michael was on the Birr team that lost to Portumna in the 2008 hurling final. David and Michael look back on their journey with their clubs and the people who shaped them along the way. If you'...
Jarlath Burns' email revealed | Rory Gallagher threatens legal action | Colm Keys 09.01.2025 24:00
Joe is joined by Irish Independent GAA correspondent Colm Keys to discuss Jarlath Burns' intervention to Naas GAA regarding the appointment of Rory Gallagher as coach, and the former Derry manager's threat of legal action against the GAA president. Colm reads out the email Burns sent to the Kildare champions, and discusses Gallagher's strongly-worded response and what his prospects of returning to...
Bits & Bobs: Mack Hansen's knuckles rapped, golf drops the hammer, can Ange save football? 09.01.2025 46:29
Joe, Will & Conor convene for the latest edition of Bits & Bobs, where Mack Hansen’s ban is on the menu, as is golf’s latest reinvention, Carabao Cup contention, and plenty more besides. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Live, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can attend: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/six-nations-preview-dublin-29-01-2025/event/1800619...
NFL | Patriots mirror post-Ferguson United, inside Aaron Rodgers’ mind, can the Chiefs be stopped? 08.01.2025 48:33
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend with the ‘Super’ Wild Card weekend kicking off on Saturday. Tara Sullivan of the Boston Globe joined Joe to wrap some of the biggest talking points from the NFL season, including how the New England Patriots are struggling to move on from Bill Belichick, assessing the popularity of Aaron Rodgers, and how Tom Brady is performing in the broadcast booth. First, Ron...
The Rugby Show | 'Leinster don't want the ball' | Six Nations ticket system is 'broken' 08.01.2025 1:08:16
Joe is joined by Ian Madigan & Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to round three of the Champions Cup and discuss the rising price of Six Nations tickets. Leinster travel to La Rochelle while Munster host Saracens and Ulster are making the trip to Leicester, as the panel weigh in on the big tactical talking points. Mack Hansen's hearing, the difficulty in getting access to Six Nations tickets and the...
Bits & Bobs: Jarlath Burns' intervention, the Luke Littler phenomenon, Robbie Keane goes to Hungary 07.01.2025 44:54
Bits and Bobs returns for the first time in 2025 as Joe is joined by Ronan and Conan to discuss all the news of the day and go through some emails. Jarlath Burns' email intervention over Rory Gallagher's potential move to Naas is first up, while the lads also discuss Luke Littler's PDC World Championship win and Robbie Keane's appointment as manager of Hungarian side Ferencvaros. If you'd like to...
Live Show Announcement — Martin Johnson & Keith Wood — January 29th 07.01.2025 11:21
Delighted to announce that the very first edition of Indo Sport Live will take place on Wednesday, January 29th at Dublin's Ambassador Theatre, right on the eve of the 2025 Six Nations. It's all with thanks to our rugby sponsor Energia, and we've got quite the guest list, as World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson and Ireland legend Keith Wood join us to preview the tournament, as well as reminis...
The GAA Show | New rules bedding in | Future of goalkeepers | Who are the All-Ireland contenders? 06.01.2025 49:06
As Gaelic football's new rules continue to be road tested on the challenge-match circuit, Joe is joined by Donnchadh Boyle, Conor McKeon and Conan Doherty to discuss what has stood out about the changes ahead of the National League. The panel then discuss the leading All-Ireland contenders - and they all arrive at a different verdict on who will lift Sam Maguire. If you'd like to get in touch with...
The Football Show | Trent ‘horror show’, Carragher vs Sturridge, Man United turning point? 06.01.2025 1:02:05
After yesterday’s frenetic fare at Anfield, Damien Delaney joins Joe to give his impression of what we can glean from Man United’s relative improvement in performance level, & whether or not it’s actually a template Ruben Amorim can build from. The lads also delve into Liverpool’s comparatively lacklustre showing, in particular that of Trent Alexander-Arnold, as well as rounding up the rest of the...
Salah soaring, Trent's Real deal | Man United's never-ending malaise | The Luke Littler coronation? 03.01.2025 1:07:06
In advance of Liverpool vs Manchester United this weekend, journalist Dion Fanning joins Conan to assess the starkly different fortunes of the two clubs at present, both on and off the field. Conan & Ronan also discuss the Marcus Rashford wrangle, 'Sir' Gareth Southgate, and tonight's World Darts Championship decider between Luke Littler & Michael van Gerwen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
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