The Stand

The Stand with Eamon Dunphy

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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week. Editor and Presenter - Eamon Dunphy As a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game? , U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire , Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory , Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane , and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road . As a newspaper columnist Eamon has writt...

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Ep 1940: Premier League - Liverpool slight favourite for the title, says John Giles 02.04.2024 23:09

John Giles joins Eamon to talk about some of the weekend's Premier League matches and Leeds United. Recorded on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1939: As Europe and the US turn right politically why Ireland rejects extremism 02.04.2024 30:31

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about Ireland's democracy. Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD and is a weekly column in The Irish Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1938: Biden Administration turns on Netanyahu as Israel becomes a significant election issue in the US 29.03.2024 32:05

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication. Recorded on Thursday 28th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1937: Simple Simon will need new tricks when he occupies the Taoiseach’s office 27.03.2024 26:46

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about the new leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent. Recorded on Tuesday 26th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1936: EU challenges - Trump's contempt for NATO poses big questions for Europe 26.03.2024 25:05

Suzanne Lynch joins Eamon from Brussels to talk about the recent EU summit, questions raised about European defence, and the forthcoming European Elections. Suzanne Lynch is the Global Playbook Author and Associate Editor at POLITICO. Previously she was a correspondent in Washington, Dublin, Brussels. Recorded on Monday 25th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Ep 1935: Trump’s deadliest legal threat - he must find $1/2 billion by Monday or risk losing his business empire 23.03.2024 27:36

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication. Recorded on Thursday 21st March 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1934: Varadkar resignation - Leo gone, Simon Harris on the way...bad news all around 21.03.2024 27:49

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about the resignation of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach and Fine Gael party leader. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent. Recorded on Thursday 21st March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1933: US Economy - A Trump presidency could be bad news for the Irish economy 21.03.2024 29:15

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the US economy, its influence on the world economy and the impact of China's property crash. Recorded on Tuesday 19th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1932: FA Cup - Man U win over Liverpool proves football can be a crazy game 20.03.2024 26:21

John Giles joins Eamon to talk about the FA Cup and Manchester United's game against Liverpool. Also Leeds United and their chances of promotion. Recorded on Tuesday 19th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1931: Six Nations 2024 - Ireland erase Grand Slam disappointment with sixth Championship in sixteen years 19.03.2024 25:52

Matt Williams joins Eamon to talk about the Six Nations 2024 and Ireland's Championship victory. Matt is a former rugby coach. He writes a column for the Irish Times and is a rugby analyst for Virgin Media's rugby coverage. Recorded on Monday 18th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1930: More woe for British Tories as they accept £15 million donation from a racist 17.03.2024 26:34

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon. Recorded on Friday 15th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1929: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attack on Netanyahu indicates that America’s patience with Israel is running out 15.03.2024 32:35

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication. Recorded on Thursday14th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1928: Putin’s War - A Trump presidency could herald the rise of the autocrat 14.03.2024 27:58

Dr. Patrick Bury joins Eamon to talk about the war in Ukraine and the potential impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House. Dr Patrick Bury is a Senior Lecturer in  Security at the University of Bath specialising in warfare and counterterrorism. He is also a former NATO analyst and army infantry captain. Recorded on Tuesday 12th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Ep 1927: Six Nations 2024 - No Grand Slam for Ireland but the Championship is still a big prize 13.03.2024 22:00

Matt Williams joins Eamon to review the weekend's Six Nation's games. Matt Williams is an Australia-born rugby coach, broadcaster and writer. He is currently appearing on Virgin Media's Six Nations's panel and has a regular column in the Irish Times. Matt has been Director of Rugby and Head Coach of the New South Wales Waratah’s in Super Rugby, as well as with the Irish provincial teams, Leinster...

Ep 1926: Referendums 2024 - Resounding defeat for political establishment as the people say No 12.03.2024 23:29

Kevin Doyle joins Eamon to talk about the proposed Family and Care Amendments to the constitution and the impact of their defeat in the referendums on Friday 8th March. Kevin Doyle is Group Head of News at MediaHuis, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent and Presenter of the Indo Daily. Recorded on Monday 11th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1925: Liam Brady joins Eamon and John to confirm that Arsenal are genuine Premier League contenders 11.03.2024 27:05

Liam Brady and John Giles join Eamon to review the Premier League. Liam also talks to Eamon about Holy Child Boys’ National School fundraiser for an Astro pitch for use by the boys' and girls' national schools in Liam's home suburb of Whitehall. To find out more and make a donation visit www.holychildbns.ie. Recorded on Monday 11th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Ep 1924: Israel/Hamas conflict - Ignoring the US Israel do it their way 11.03.2024 28:35

Dr Patrick Bury speaks to Eamon about the Israeli / Hamas conflict. Patrick Bury is a Senior Lecturer in Security at the University of Bath specialising in warfare and counterterrorism. He is also a former NATO analyst and army infantry captain. Recorded on Wednesday 6th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1923: Joe Biden defies his critics with a powerful State of the Union Speech 09.03.2024 26:03

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about Joe Biden's last State of the Union speech before November's Presidential election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House columnist for that publication. Recorded on Friday 8th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1922: Six Nations 2024 - England must be respected at Twickenham but on known form Ireland should win 08.03.2024 25:59

Matt Williams joins Eamon to preview Ireland's game against England at Twickenham on Saturday 9th March. Matt Williams is an Australia born rugby coach, broadcaster and writer. He has a column in the Irish Times and is an analyst on Virgin Media's Six Nations rugby converage. Recorded on Thursday 7th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1921: RTÉ - Minister Martin shuffles the boardroom pack, will it make any difference? 07.03.2024 26:10

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent. Recorded on Wednesday 6th February 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1920: Tories lurch to the right as they face election humiliation 06.03.2024 28:15

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Rishi Sunak, the Tory Party, and the election of George Galloway in Rochdale. Recorded on Tuesday 5th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1919: Premier League review - Man City’s Phil Foden on the way to greatness 05.03.2024 31:02

John Giles joins Eamon to review the Man City v Man Utd and Sheffield Utd v Arsenal games, and they look ahead to Liverpool's game with Man City next Sunday. Also the contenders for 4th place in the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League, and the highly charged local derby Huddersfield v Leeds, Recorded on Tuesday 5th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Ep 1918: US Supreme Court gives Trump’s Presidential campaign a major boost 01.03.2024 27:39

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication. Recorded on Thursday 29th February 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1917: Kevin Bakhurst’s new broom is not working as RTÉ sheds ever more credibility 29.02.2024 34:04

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Minister Catherine Martin's appearance at the Oireachtas Media committee and the on-going troubles in RTE. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, The Irish Independent, and The Sunday Independent. Recorded on Wednesday 28th February 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1916: Islamophobia, desperate Sunak Tories’ weapon of choice as they face election meltdown 28.02.2024 28:51

Author and journalist Peter Oborne joins Eamon to talk about the Israeli war against Hamas and last week's chaos in the House of Commons. Recorded on Tuesday 27th February 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.