The How Is He Podcast

The How Is He Podcast | Ep. [Insert Episode 64 🎙️ With your hosts Podge & Poppa – live (and slightly nervous) in the Ampifi Studio! This week, we’re flipping the script a bit – and handing over the mic to none other than Paddy Carroll of Ampifi Studios . He’s asking the questions… and we have no idea what’s coming . 😅 Armed with a mix of listener questions and whatever pops out of Paddy’s bea...

The How Is He Podcast | Ep. 63 🎙️ With your hosts Podge & Poppa – from the Ampifi Studio! This week, we’ve got a very special one for all the GAA heads out there – we're joined by Carlow GAA royalty , the current captain and vice-captain of the Carlow Senior Footballers, Mikey Brambrick and Conor Crowley . 🔴🟢 We’re diving into all things Carlow football – the highs, the lows, what it re...

The How Is He Podcast | Ep. 62 🎙️ With your hosts Podge & Poppa – from the Ampifi Studio! This week, we’ve got a referee in the studio – so no shouting at the telly for an hour, alright? 😂 We’re joined by the legendary Michael Walsh , a man with over 50 years of soccer experience under his belt. From his early days as a player (before a back injury cut things short), to becoming one of the mo...

The How Is He Podcast | Ep. 61 🎙️ With Podge & Poppa – from the Ampifi Studio This is probably the most important episode we’ll ever do – because it goes way beyond the pitch . We’re joined by Garda Conor Egan and local businessman Bernard Horahan , two men leading the charge in the fight against drugs through the powerful campaign "Drugs Ruin Lives." Together, they’ve hosted over 40...

The How Is He Podcast | Ep. 60 🎙️ Just Podge & Poppa this week – live from the Ampifi Studio! We’re flying solo in the studio and catching up on all things Carlow soccer ! ⚽️ We chat about the latest results , upcoming fixtures , the buzz around the Carlow Football Awards announcement , and of course... the hotly debated Podge vs Poppa rivalry – we finally settle the score! 🥊 Plus, hear all...

The How Is He Podcast | Ep. 59 🎙️ With your hosts Podge & Poppa – from the Ampifi Studio! This week, we sit down with Shane O’Connor – a Cork man who lived every young footballer's dream, starting out with Liverpool’s youth and reserve squads (2006–2009) before breaking into first-team football with Ipswich Town . But this episode goes far beyond football. Shane opens up about his deeply...

The How Is He Podcast | Ep.58 🎙️ With hosts Podge & Poppa – live from the Ampifi Studio! This week, we're joined by some serious football heads – the lads from the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast : Damien Raggett and the Doyle brothers, Davy and Graham! ⚽ We're breaking down all the hype ahead of this Sunday's Junior Cup Final where it's New Oak (Carlow) vs Evergreen (Kilkenny) –...

This Week on The How Is He Podcast | Ep. 57 | Ampifi Studio This week, Popa and Podge sit down in the Ampifi studio with none other than Michael "Micko" Salter — a true local legend and founding member of Killree United . Killree may have faced relegation from the Carlow Premier League this season, but Micko remains at the heart of the club he helped build from the ground up in 2003 . Ov...

The How Is He Podcast | Ep. 56🎙️ Hosted by Podge & Poppa | Ampifi Studio This week on The How Is He Podcast , we're joined by none other than Kilkenny legend Graham Doyle – arguably the most famous Doyle in Kilkenny! Graham is a giant of both Junior Soccer and the League of Ireland . He spent 18 years with Freebooters , collecting: 🏆 8 League titles 🏆 5 McCalmont Cups 🏆 5 Shields 🏆 3...

🏆 Division 1 Champions in the House! 🏆 In this episode of The How Is He Podcast , hosts Podge and Poppa sit down with the management team of St. Fiacc's Football Club — Pete Doran and Shane Deere . After a brilliant season, St. Fiacc's have been crowned Tully’s Travel Division 1 Champions , securing their rightful return to the Premier League for the first time since 2019. We dive into...

This week, Podge and Poppa are joined by manager Patrick 'Badger' Brennan and Dennis Byrne , fresh off a MASSIVE win! 🏆⚽️ After 23 long years , St. Pat's are Carlow Premier Soccer League champions once again after a long time waiting — and they’ve brought the legendary John Coughlan Cup with them! 🏆🔥 We chat about the highs, the lows, the celebrations, and what this means for th...

Welcome to The How Is He Podcast – coming to you from the Ampifi Studio! In this episode, we’re joined by none other than Stan Brennan , a proud Carlow native and one of Ireland’s elite in the world of footgolf . Currently ranked in the Top 5 in Ireland , Stan has represented the country on the world stage at the Footgolf World Cup , bringing serious skill, passion, and a few great stories to the...

This week we are joined in the Ampifi Studio with Gerry Bickerstaffe.  Originally a Corkonian to the bone  but we are glad to have had him up this part of the country for so long developing and growing the game. Having played his football in Cork with Tramore Athletic, Cobh Ramblers and Avondale Utd, he went on to coach Newbridge Town LSL, Kildare County FC LOI and manage Kilkenny City LOI, manage...

This week we are joined in the Ampifi Studio with Millwall legend and former Irish International keeper David Forde. An absolute honour to have this 24 Capped Irish International shot stopper in with us. The ex-Millwall and Republic of Ireland No.1, known for his heroics under Giovanni Trapattoni, Martin O' Neill and making over 400 club appearances joins us for an incredible conversation on...

This we we are joined in the Ampifi studio with possibly two of the greatest St Pats players, Mark Hutchinson and Adam Flynn where we celebrate St. Pats 50th Year Anniversary and discuss everything carlow Soccer!

This week we are joined in the Ampifi Studio by no other than Michelle O'Neill, a League of Ireland of Ireland referee and FIFA International Assistant Referee. Michelle became the first ever Irish person to officiate at a World Cup Final 2019 USA v Netherlands which was followed closely by being selected to officiate as part of the first ever female refereeing team to officiate at a mens Sup...

This week it's just the two of us in the Ampifi studio discussing everything Carlow soccer, things just got a whole lot more interesting at the top.....

This week in the Ampifi Studio, we’re joined by Mikey Drennan. His story is one of incredible highs and devastating lows—as a 16-year-old boy who signed with Aston Villa, living the ultimate boyhood dream, only to face unimaginable challenges along the way. From the thrill of top-flight football to the harsh realities that followed, Mikey’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience. As one of...

This week we are joined in the Ampifi Studio with John Lester, possibly the best Junior soccer player of all time!! A man who started with Leicester Celtic, he's a Kennedy Cup winning Captain, a Juvenile International, a Milk Cup winner and player of the tournament, SFAI under 15 All Ireland Winner, he's been capped at every underage level up to 21's.  He then signed for Everton and...

This week we are joined in our Ampify Studio with John Godkin of Wexford  FC and formerly North End United, an absolute legend in Irish Junior Soccer. 

This week we are joined in the Ampify Studio by Alan Smith who was Carlow first in many walks.... Carlow's first Republic of Ireland debutant, he was also integral in setting up the Carlow girls academy leagues and was the boss on the line when Carlow won the Gaynor Cup in 2023 which was a fantastic achievement for Carlow Soccer.

This week we are joined in the Ampifi Studio by Martin Rice, Secretary of Crettyard United FC for 19 years where he has seen his club win 61 trophies. A great success story with this episode full of amazing insights!!

This week we are joined in the Ampifi Studio by no other than Kevin Regan from The Left Wing Back Podcast.

This week we are joined by the Carlow legend Johnny Nolan in our new home, Ampifi  Studio!!

This week we have the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast duo of Damien Raggett and Davy Doyle in our new home, Ampifi Studio