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Second Captains Saturday

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Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy are trying to find the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson. Guests from around the world reflect on the sporting experiences of their past, their highlights and lowlights, before having their sporting lives ranked on air. From the multi-award winning team behind the hugely popular SC podcast, Second Captains Saturday on RTÉ Radio 1 is the perfect mix of culture, sport, comedy and music. Listen back below to the incredible roster of guests over the years and some fascinating conversations with a difference. Former competitors include Malcolm Gladwell, Brendan...

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Latest episode

Dec 27, 2025

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Episodes

Justine Stafford & Shane Daniel Byrne 27.12.2025

Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy test the sporting credentials of Justine Stafford and Shane Daniel Byrne as the comedians go head-to-head in a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday.

Ankur Vikal 13.09.2025

Actor and star of Slumdog Millionaire Ankur Vikal, has a powerful conversation with Eoin & Murph about culture, belonging and cheering on The Dubs from Hill 16 - but is it enough to pip President Michael D. Higgins to the post.

Self Esteem 06.09.2025

From soundtracking goal montages to dreams of owning her beloved Sheffield Wednesday, this week's contender pop powerhouse Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor), means business.

Alvy Carragher 30.08.2025

After a record-breaking-performance from Uachtarán na hÉireann, Alvy Carragher, an award-winning poet with cross-country grit, makes her play for glory.

President Michael D. Higgins 23.08.2025

Eoin and Murph are off to the Áras to sit down with Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins.

Siobhán McSweeney 16.08.2025

Eoin and Murph are joined by actor, presenter and beloved star of Derry Girls, the brilliant Siobhan McSweeney.

Brían F. O'Byrne 08.08.2025

The call went out and Brían F. O'Byrne answered. Revealing the story behind "tumultuous behaviour for no apparent reason" at USA '94 and reminiscing about a goal for the ages, with an assist from a Meath GAA legend, Brían makes his play for pole position.

Joseph O'Connor 02.08.2025

One of our greatest novelists, Joseph O'Connor has broken bones for his art, but can he tackle his way to the top of the table at this early stage of the competition?

Spider Stacy 26.07.2025

One of the most hotly contested competitions of the summer is back, and first to step up to the plate is one of the founding members of The Pogues, Spider Stacy.

Sebastian Barry 28.12.2024

Award-winning novelist, playwright and poet Sebastian Barry joins Eoin and Murph for a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday, featuring one of the greatest bids for bonus points, ever.

Eileen Walsh 07.09.2024

The summer ain't over til it's over and one of our favourite actors Eileen Walsh still has a chance to pip Ardal O'Hanlon to the title in our season finale.

Ardal O'Hanlon 31.08.2024

With just two weeks to go and Brendan Gleeson still holding on at the top, can Ardal O’Hanlon elbow a fellow national treasure aside?

Jan Carson 24.08.2024

Award-winning Irish writer and die-hard Jackie Fullerton devotee, Jan Carson joins Eoin and Murph for this week's Second Captains Saturday.

John King 17.08.2024

In three months' time, America will take to the polls again and John King will be back stationed at the Magic Wall on CNN. But first, let's put his sporting mettle to the test.

Colum McCann 10.08.2024

He's won most literary prizes worth their salt, but will that tip the scales in Colum McCann's favour in our race to be Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson 2024? Unlikely.

Kirsty Wark 03.08.2024

Eoin and Murph have to address a points controversy, before turning to their latest would-be athlete, BBC journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark.

Móglaí Bap 27.07.2024

One-third of West Belfast Irish-language rap group Kneecap, Móglaí Bap AKA Naoise Ó Cairealláin steps up tp the plate in the hopes of scoring more than Brendan Gleeson's 83 points from last week.

Brendan Gleeson 20.07.2024

A summer of sport wouldn't be complete without more famous faces and cultural icons competing to be named Ireland's Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson, and this year's contest begins with none other than Brendan Gleeson.

The Mary Wallopers 23.12.2023

It's a three-way scramble for the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson Christmas title as Charles & Andrew Hendy and Seán McKenna of the Mary Wallopers join Eoin and Murph for a chat and a few amazing live performances.

Michael Sheen 09.09.2023

In our last show of the series, can Michael Sheen pull off the extraordinary feat of pipping Enda Walsh at the post and become our Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson for 2023?

Annie Mac 02.09.2023

Over the course of a 17 year career on BBC Radio 1, Annie Mac became one of the most beloved broadcasters and most influential DJs in the UK. Does she have it in her to put Macúl to the sword in our penultimate show of the series, though?

Radie Peat 26.08.2023

A member of Dublin's Mercury Prize-nominated band Lankum, Radie Peat puts her sporting pride on the line.

Enda Walsh 19.08.2023

Joining the race to snatch first place on the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson leaderboard is one of Ireland's best playwrights and screenwriters, Enda Walsh

Conan O'Brien - Extended Version 12.08.2023

In a very special show, one of the most iconic American broadcasters and comedians of the last three decades, Conan O'Brien joins Eoin and Murph in this extended version of the original broadcast.

Theo Dorgan 05.08.2023

Theo Dorgan is one of the finest Irish poets of his generation, but how will he fare under Murph's scrutiny? With a completely made up scoring system, it's ... hard to say.

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