It's There! An Irish Sports Podcast

With Rory McIlroy once again reaffirming himself as one of the greatest Irish sports stars in history, with his back to back Masters win - George Hamilton and Connor Phillips discuss who else should be at the top table of our best sports stars EVER! We find out that George is too noisy to commentate on golf, we ask whether MMA is a top-tier sport and whether any football player to come out of the...

Its George Hamilton Vs Clive Tyldesley! Two of the greatest commentators to ever do it! George and Connor sit down with Clive to look at his amazing career that included having a tie bought for him from a disgruntled Brian Clough, forming an unofficial 'wine-drinkers' club with other English speaking commentators, and he explains (in detail) if commentary is better than sex! Listen out as Clive re...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips are joined by Captain Fantastic - Mick McCarthy. The man who has played for Ireland, captained Ireland and managed Ireland - Twice. The lads talk through a very successful club career which took Mick on an amazing journey. They talk about how he became a natural leader for Jack Charlton, how he was involved with historic campaigns like Euro '88 and World Cup Ita...

After a few days... George and Connor have had time to reflect on Ireland's loss to Czechia in the World Cup Play-off semi-final (takes a deep breath!). The lads look back on what could have been but start to look to the future. George and Connor take the time to talk about the good things that are possibly on the horizon for Irish football. And - ahead of the Mick McCarthy Episode (coming this Th...

Its the day of the big match. Ireland travel to the Czech Republic. George and Connor give their thoughts on who will start in a green jersey - or will it actually be a green jersey? George talks Connor through the process of how Ireland's most recognisable commentator got ready for big matches like this. He has an insight into what the team will be experiencing too. Contact: itsthere@fiocar.com L...

George and Connor get ready for Ireland's play-off with Czechia this Thursday. Connor's nerves get the better of him and he needs uncle George to calm him down! Always the bridesmaid and only the bride a few times - Connor gets a bit wound up about Ireland always being the 'nearly' team. George pays homage to broadcasting legend Michael Lyster who passed away over the weekend and Connor talks abou...

LIVE REACTION! George and Connor get the Ireland squad to face Czechia LIVE while doing the Podcast and they give their immediate and live reaction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the announcement of the Ireland Squad at 11.30(ish) on the 19th of March - George & Connor try to predict the squad they think Heimir Hallgrimsson will chose! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Ireland Rugby team winning the triple crown at the weekend, George and Connor ask - is Andy Farrell the new Jack Charlton? The lads discuss the players who will definitely miss out in the Czechia play-off match and those who may make a surprise return to the squad including 38 year old David McGoldrick. With Festy Ebosele set to miss out on the play-off, the lads turned their attention to...

The maker of Irish history - Packie Bonner joins George and Connor for an amazing look back at the biggest moments in Irish sport. How did it come to be that 'A Nation holds its breath'? Packie Bonner talks George and Connor through every step and make sure you still until the end where George does it all over again. From starting in Donegal where a handshake agreement to tear up his amateur contr...

It's the Tuesday Episode where George and Connor have a look at Evan Ferguson and the injury that may keep him out of any potential World Cup. The lads talk about the other big players who have missed out on qualifying campaigns and big tournaments due to injury. With the Ireland team about to have ANOTHER playoff - George and Connor discuss the history of how Ireland have had more play-offs than...

With 62 Ireland caps and 14 goals - George and Connor are joined by Kevin Doyle! Find out how he went from the bench in the League of Ireland to leading the English Premier League goal charts in a matter of months! Who beat him to the Premier League young player of the year? Kevin talks about scoring for Ireland at the old Lansdown Road, The new Aviva as well as Croke Park AND the The RDS! Has any...

George and Connor look back on an interesting weekend for Irish players. With Chiedozie Ogbene only playing for Sheffield United youth team and Mickey Johnston out injured - is it time to bring Sammie Szmodics back in from the cold? Could a Rangers superstar become and Irish superstar? As Mickey Moore ripped Celtic apart in the most recent Old Firm match - could he possibly line out for Ireland? G...

'And then Ray Houghton got the ball and stuck it in the net!'. George and Connor are joined by Republic of Ireland legend Ray Houghton. The lads relive two of the greatest moments in Irish Sporting history an delve into Ray's incredible career! Did you know Ray's feet never left the ground when he scored against England in Euro 88? Was he responsible for a 'considerable' rise in the Irish populati...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips officially begin a brand new podcast! A sideways look at Irish sport - now dubbed a 'Positive Platform' by George. Connor finds out who did it better Chat GPT or George Hamilton? Evan Ferguson's injury crisis gets a mention and find out how Christmas poem for BBC Radio almost 70 years ago almost ended one of the best careers in sports broadcasting before it even...

A look ahead to a brand new Podcast with Irish commentary legend George Hamilton and presenter Connor Phillips. Dropping every Monday and Thursday - It's There is the ultimate celebration of Irish sport - with those who made history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices