Episodes

  • The psychology of an Olympian | The ‘we were written off’ approach | Kate Kirby in studio

    The psychology of an Olympian | The ‘we were written off’ approach | Kate Kirby in studio
    May 15 2026
    Conan is joined in studio by sports psychologist Kate Kirby, chatting through the evolution of her profession over the years - from being met with suspicion by managers and players alike, to their full integration into high performance systems around the world. They discuss the realities of her work with Olympians (like Rio 2016 silver medalist Annalise Murphy), the inherent bias that teams with home advantage experience and how athletes overcome the ‘bottler’ tag in time of extreme pressure. Finally, Kirby breaks down whether the widely embraced “we were written off” approach really works - an answer which will resonate in GAA dressing rooms across the country.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Bits & Bobs | Ireland's forgotten friendly, Dan's dentist trip, World Cup TV schedule

    Bits & Bobs | Ireland's forgotten friendly, Dan's dentist trip, World Cup TV schedule
    May 14 2026
    Joe, Dan and Will team up for a pre-kend Bits and Bobs that touches on a looming visit to the dentist, an Ireland international match that is under the radar and whether Ireland is a friendly country. What LIV golf and horse racing has in common, a Munster U-20 hurling save that has gone viral in the US and Joe's doodling relapse are on the menu too.

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    48 mins
  • Chaos in Scotland | Meltdown in Madrid | Mbappe vs Bellingham | The Football Show

    Chaos in Scotland | Meltdown in Madrid | Mbappe vs Bellingham | The Football Show
    May 14 2026
    Controversy in Scotland, chaos in Madrid and Michael Carrick's Man United future are all on the menu in today's football show as Joe, Will and Ronan (in Munich) convene to discuss all the big talking points. Joe also chats to Richard Fitzpatrick from Spain as he gives the backstory to a strange Florentino Perez press conference amid an increasingly volatile Real Madrid season. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast in sponsored by Sky Sports.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Explainer: The racism allegation that has rocked ladies football

    Explainer: The racism allegation that has rocked ladies football
    May 13 2026
    Joe is joined by John Greene to discuss the Sunday Independent story about a racism allegation stemming from a ladies football club match before Christmas that spilled over into the Connacht final between Galway and Mayo. The allegation, how it was handled and what comes next is all up for discussion. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.

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    27 mins
  • Paidi Ó Sé's Westmeath summer | Roscommon's rise | Kilkenny in trouble | GAA Roundtable

    Paidi Ó Sé's Westmeath summer | Roscommon's rise | Kilkenny in trouble | GAA Roundtable
    May 13 2026
    Joe is joined by Colm Keys, Dermot Crowe and Frank Roche for a heavyweight GAA roundtable to discuss all the big football and hurling talking points. Paidi Ó Sé's magical summer with Westmeath in 2004, Roscommon's bumper Connacht haul and Armagh's depth are all on the football menu while the Leinster championship format leads the hurling chat. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Connacht's revival | McMillan's Munster future | Ireland's Aviva finale | The Rugby Show

    Connacht's revival | McMillan's Munster future | Ireland's Aviva finale | The Rugby Show
    May 12 2026
    The final round of URC action and Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign are on the agenda as Joe is joined by Cian Tracey and Anna Caplice to discuss all the latest rugby news. Connacht's renaissance under Stuart Lancaster, Munster's tumultuous season and Leinster's Champions Cup preparation are all on the menu too. Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • PGA Preview | McIlroy’s focus, Scheffler’s standards and Rahm’s burden

    PGA Preview | McIlroy’s focus, Scheffler’s standards and Rahm’s burden
    May 11 2026
    It’s Major time again as the golf world awaits what could be the Rory McIlroy v Scottie Scheffler duel we have been waiting for. Kevin Van Valkenburg of the Fried Egg joins Joe to preview this week’s tournament in Aronimink and ask if LIV heavyweights Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau will rise above the rug being pulled from underneath the breakaway tour Let us know what you think of ahead of this week’s Major. Reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie Golf on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports

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    56 mins
  • Bits & Bobs | VAR saves Arsenal | Thrilling Roscommon | Killarney magic

    Bits & Bobs | VAR saves Arsenal | Thrilling Roscommon | Killarney magic
    May 11 2026
    Will and Conor join Joe for a jam-packed Monday Bits & Bobs, full of emails, VAR drama, GAA maestros … and lawn mowers. The lads debate the controversial end to West Ham/Arsenal, reflect on Anfield boos and look ahead to Celtic’s run-in. Meanwhile in the GAA world, Will selects his best moments from a trip to the Munster final as Cork drop a half-time lead while Conor illuminates a Roscommon performance that was as electric as it was seismic. Plus - Munster’s depth bites against Connacht, and a brief look ahead to the PGA

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    1 hr and 3 mins