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Happy New Year to all our listeners on Indo Sport! On today's programme, Joe, Conan & Ronan conclude a look-back at some our most popular interviews to date. Back to your regular scheduled programming tomorrow as we bring you a football show ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this NYE edition of Bits & Bobs, Joe Molloy, Ronan Mullen & Conor McKeon convene to chat through some of their foremost memories from the sporting year of 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indo Sport's Will Slattery & Rúaidhrí O'Connor review the festive interpro action - including the confounding decision to omit Jack Crowley from Munster-Leinster, Jacques Nienaber's novel approach, and Connacht's tepid home outing. Will & Ronan also discuss the recent frenetic Premier League offering, the general uptick in Christmas sport, and of course - 'the darts'. If you'd like to get in touch...

Joe, Ronan & Conan once again go behind the scenes on some of our favourite chats from the podcast so far, including our very first interviewee Paul O'Connell, as well as two very familiar faces from the F1 scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’re very welcome along to this St Stephen's Day edition of Indo Sport, hope you're all having a lovely Christmas! For those perhaps seeking a little reprieve from the festive madness, Joe, Ronan & Conan are at your service as we bring you behind the scenes of some of our favourite interviews to date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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 mome...

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...

Donald McRae, award-winning boxing writer, joins Joe from Saudi Arabia as Tyson Fury seeks revenge against Oleksandr Usyk this weekend, with the heavyweights clashing 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...

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. See omnystudio.c...

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 contac...

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,...

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. P...

Indo Sport’s Ruaidhri O’Connor joins Joe to breakdown the latest Champions Cup action for the Irish provinces. The pair talk about the ‘broken’ nature of the Champions Cup, why Munster need to back Mike Prendergast as their new head coach, and discuss how Jacques Nienaber might have knocked Leinster and Ireland out of sync. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@...

Former Ireland international Gary Breen and Indo Sport’s Dan McDonnell join Joe to recap an eventful slate of Premier League action. The lads also assess Ireland’s prospective route to World Cup 2026, and share some context around Shamrock Rovers’ European exploits. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Dermot Gilleece, long-time golf writer and author of ‘A Farewell to the Fairways’ joins Joe in a deep dive into his memories from over 60 years in journalism. In it, Dermot recalls the lengths he went to in order to get his stories published, memories of Greg Norman’s reaction to the 1996 Masters, and his view on the difference between Rory McIlroy and the mentality shown by the likes of Jack Nick...

Dan McDonnell and Alanna Cunnane join Joe to give their reaction to the news that Eileen Gleeson’s contract as Ireland manager will not be renewed by the FAI, who now begin the search for her successor. Plus - Dan briefs us on the growing war of words happening at Shamrock Rovers. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie, or across our social channels @IndoSport. See omnyst...

Indo Sport’s own Conor McKeon joins Joe and Conan on Thursday’s edition of Bits & Bobs, talking through all the latest sporting headlines. They discuss Shay Given’s reaction to Caoimhin Kelleher being dropped, what value Denis Irwin would bring to today’s game, Bill Belichick’s return to college football and more. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie, or across our soci...

Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 FIFA World Cup today. How exactly did this happen? What does it tell us about modern-day FIFA? Miguel Delaney, author of ‘States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football’ joins Joe as confirmation comes that Saudi Arabia has maneuvered its way into becoming 2034 World Cup hosts. It’s a story of Gianni Infantino and the wheels of FIFA moving ever closer t...

Indo Sport’s Cian Tracey joins Joe on this week’s Rugby Show, reviewing the latest games and reflecting on fixture problems in relation to the Champions Cup. They also dive into what’s going on with Munster’s current coaching set up, what Jordie Barrett’s handling might expose to Leinster and how Andy Farrell’s Ireland selection might have forced a shift in terms of Leo Cullen’s team selection. Yo...

Will Slattery joins Joe and Conan in a Bits & Bobs that carries a Champions Cup flavour … thanks to some late schedule changes. The team talk about changing habits in consuming sport as well as Brian Fenton’s weekend interview talking about his decision to retire from inter-county football. As for the rugby, Jordie Barrett’s classy touches, Craig Casey’s form and Peter O’Mahony’s usefulness in the...

Football writer Jonathan Wilson joins Joe after a weekend that saw Spurs become undone, Chelsea look strong for a title push, and Ruben Amorim look unsure as to who his starters are. The guys also talk about the upcoming FIFA votes on the 2034 World Cup. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie, or across our social channels @IndoSport See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Joe is joined by Virgin Media’s Tommy Martin, as well as Indo Sport’s John Greene and Conor McKeon for the return of The Friday Panel, where the team ask what Jim McGuinnes’ side get up to in the desert as the Donegal team head for Abu Dhabi. Plus, John asks if volunteerism in Irish sport is under threat, FIFA’s leader comes under scrutiny from some and POTUS praise elsewhere … and we anticipate t...

Indo Sport's own Will Slattery joins Joe & Conán for this latest edition of Bits & Bobs. They discuss the return of the Champions Cup and why some fans aren't tuning in, the rise of kit manufacturer Castore, why Jim Gavin might have the necessary skills to mount a bid for Áras an Uachtaráin ... and more. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie. See...

Gary Breen and Dan McDonnell join Joe after a hectic midweek Premier League slate that saw Caoimhim Kelleher’s error cost Liverpool, Arsenal rely on set-pieces to defeat United, and pressure grow at Southampton. Plus, Dan and Joe run through the ongoing debate around the FAI’s potential switch to summer football. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie, or across our socia...