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Joe, Will and Shane team up to look ahead to the NFL playoffs which begin this weekend, with Josh Allen's legacy, Aaron Rodgers' last dance and Charlie 'from the logo' Smyth all on the menu Tara Sullivan of the Boston Globe also joins Joe to talk about the New England Patriots' resurgence and their postseason hopes after a remarkable turnaround. Want to have your say? Email us at indosportpodcast@...

Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Cian Tracey to discuss Ronan O'Gara's coaching future ahead of his trip to Dublin to face off against Leinster once again. Eddie and Cian also give their verdict on where Leo Cullen's side are at ahead of the game, Munster's recent form, Connacht's rough patch and Ulster's exciting young talent. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE o...

Joe Molloy & The Producers® return to the mic for the first Bits & Bobs of 2026. On the agenda is the supercharged managerial merry-go-round, Luke Littler's brand building, a Ronan O'Gara × Leinster thought experiment, and plenty more besides. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive20...

Joe is joined by Conor McKeon and Colm Keys to discuss the GAA's decision to keep Allianz as a sponsor of the National Leagues and what the reaction might be among the membership. David Clifford's sportswear line, a potential new date for All-Ireland finals and some early pre-season cancellations are also on the menu. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/l...

Following the departure of Ruben Amorim from the Manchester United dugout, Damien Delaney joins Joe to assess the 40-year-old's ill-fated spell at the helm, where it all went wrong, and the deeper rooted concerns which endure at Old Trafford. Joe, Ronan & Will also pore over the early contenders to succeed Amorim, and determine where the Portuguese ranks in the post-Ferguson managerial pyramid. To...

Jacob Steinberg is on hand with the inside story on the fractious separation of Enzo Maresca and Chelsea, while Mark Ogden also joins Ronan Mullen to assess the Italian's credentials [or otherwise] to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and some other Premier League headlines. Shane Brennan pops into studio to preview a high-stakes weekend in the NFL, while (Erstwhile) Dave Hanratty reviews...

In the second part of the Bits & Bobs 2025 review, Conor McKeon, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Daniel McDonnell and Joe remember an emotional moment in racing, Tipperary’s turnaround, blackouts at Shelbourne games adding to League of Ireland mystique and Hugo Keenan’s big moment in Australia. We also round off our chat with memories of Shane Lowry’s performance at a tense Ryder Cup. Happy New Year to all...

Conor McKeon, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Daniel McDonnell join Joe for the first part of our 2025 review, where each panellist brings the moment they will remember most from a rollercoaster year of sport. Rory McIlroy’s main character energy in Augusta, Irish football’s international break to remember and a standout surprise in the rugby world all make the list. What is your sporting moment of 2025? Em...

32 years ago, eight-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles was stabbed during a tennis match and the 19-year-old's life was never the same. For this archive episode, Joe was joined by Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated to reflect on the shocking moment, what it meant for Seles' career and that whole era of tennis. The jumping off point for the chat was the uncomfortable parallels between Seles' sit...

Will is joined by Ian Madigan to reflect on a busy weekend of festive rugby. Leinster gained revenge on Munster at Thomond Park and while their defensive showing was impressive, Ian thinks their passing accuracy still leaves a lot to be desired. Ulster's improvements, Stuart Lancaster's rebuild in Connacht and Tadhg Beirne's strong comments about the direction rugby is going in are all on the menu...

Happy St Stephen's Day to all our listeners on Indo Sport! On today's programme, Joe, Ronan & Will take a look back at some memorable interviews from 2025, including an in-studio chat with Andy Farrell, Tony Adams at Vicar Street, Jackie McCarthy O'Brien's gripping memoir, and Pat Spillane's tribute to Mick O'Dwyer. Tony Adams interview: https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/indo-sport-podcast/indo-...

Joe, Conan, Ronan & Will assemble for the second annual Bits & Baubles extravaganza, as they chronicle some Christmas traditions of yore, delve into the festive mailbag, take a look ahead to 2026, and embark on a whistle-stop tour of the year that was on the podcast. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ Tickets to the next edition of Indo Spor...

Will is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan for a pre-Christmas check in on the Irish provinces. Eddie isn't impressed with Leinster's 'Un-Leinsterlike' performance against Ulster, while he also weighs in on Connacht's surprise hammering at the hands of the Dragons. Andy Farrell's squad headaches heading into the Six Nations and Munster's showdown with Leinster in Thomond Park are on the menu too. If you'd...

Fresh from chronicling Unai Emery's term in charge of Aston Villa, Guillem Balagué is on hand today to chart 'The Rise of the Villans' under the Spaniard's stewardship, their latest statement victory, and how Emery has steered them into the Premier League title reckoning. Conan, Will & Ronan also round up some of the other football headlines, including the Manchester United side of yesterday's coi...

Dermot Gilleece, whose career covering golf has spanned over 60 years, joins Joe in studio to reflect on the key moments that have made Irish golf so successful in recent years, from the ‘true’ Padraig Harrington in his Open triumphs to how Rory McIlroy’s emotions worked in his favour at Augusta. Dermot’s latest book ‘Chasing Ladybirds: How Irish Players Scaled Golf's Summit’ is available now. See...

On today's pre-kend Bits & Bobs, Joe is joined by Ronan and Conan to delve into the importance of playing sport, Liverpool's dressing room dynamics and the retirement of an unheralded boxing giant. The media frenzy in Scottish football, the walkability of Rome and your response to our sports movie panel are all on the menu too. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on Jan...

Daniel McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice join Joe to review the European seasons of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers. Future transfer decisions, the lessons learned by Shels and whether Champions League football can be attained again by an Irish squad are all on the menu. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.theheli...

'Erstwhile' Dave Hanratty takes his pop culture nous from the 'No Encore' to Indo Sport as he joins Joe and Will to break down the best sports movies ever just in time for your Christmas TV watching. The lads debate the merits of (almost) every sports movie ever made and settle on their all-time favourites. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can ge...

Joe is joined by Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster to discuss his return to Irish rugby and the state of the game in 2025. Stuart explains why he decided to take the Connacht job and describes the difficulties in coaching in the Top 14 with Racing 92. His plan to get the westerners up the table and his verdict on new trends in rugby are also on the menu. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is spons...

For today’s episode of Indo Sport, Joe is joined in the studio by film director and producer, Ross Whitaker, to discuss all things sports documentaries. From how the genre has evolved in terms of quality and behind the scenes access over the years, to some of their top picks - they dissect the intricacies of what makes certain documentaries so compelling to watch. If you'd like to join us at the n...

Joe, Will and Conor convene for this Monday Bits & Bobs where there are a lot of emails - from young fans and old - including more debate about the phrases that come from movie titles before Will and Joe break down Champions Cup action … for what it’s worth. Conor’s early viewing of Saipan, the evolution of Shane Lowry and a walk-off winner from Charlie Smyth are also on the menu. For Bits & Bobs,...

Dan McDonnell joins Joe and Will to recap many of the hot talking points from the world of football, from Mo Salah’s off-the-bench performance in Anfield to Enzo Maresca’s outburst. First, the lads break down a bizarre situation at Celtic before Dan tells us about his travels to Iceland and what the people there think of the Ireland boss. Then, Jonathan Wilson joins Joe to talk about AFCON, why it...

In the final episode of the Same But Different series presented by Indo Sport, Alanna Cunnane explores why certain injuries, like ACL tears and concussions, may be more common in women’s sport. From the nature v nurture debate, to the impact of made to measure design when it comes to things like bespoke women’s football boots - this episode examines how anatomy, systemic environments and the gende...

Michael Verney has crossed from the Indo GAA world to join Joe and Will in the Friday-est of Friday Bits & Bobs. There’s plenty in the mailbag, with the return of Ally Pally darts (though there's Lakeside love) Dublin super clubs and a defence of rugby all on the menu. The team also break down Evan Ferguson’s Roma goals and look ahead to an expensive FIFA World Cup. The Indo GAA podcast are having...

Seven-time All-Ireland winner Brian Fenton joins Joe Molloy in studio to reflect on a glorious decade in Dublin blue, his ascent to cementing his status as one of the game's all-time greats, the decision to step away at just 31, and his plans for the future, on and off the pitch. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our de...