Episodes

  • Reaction: Blockbuster R3 draw, after a crazy weekend of Football as Cork and Louth rip up the script, Humble Pie predictions
    Jun 15 2026

    Welcome back to The Football Pod, as we get stuck into an insane weekend of Gaelic Football and react live to a box-office Round 3 draw of the All-Ireland series. Enjoy.

    CHAPTERS

    (00.10) - Cork hammer Paddy’s predictions and beat Donegal
    (25:00) - Louth rip up Armagh script, Mayo beaten, Kerry, Mon, Meath win.
    (30:00) - Live reaction to the Round 3 draw and weekend fallout

    The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

    Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back on Wednesday for our second pod of the week. Chat then.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Big Football Preview, 8 Predictions, Knockout danger, Cruciate curse
    Jun 11 2026

    Welcome back to The Football Pod with Paddy, James and Tommy - we’re building up to a huge weekend of Gaelic Football. There’s so much to discuss, and we get stuck into plenty of it.

    (00.10) - Pod catch-up; New friends, Fitzy on Love Island, Ger Brennan v Burns.
    (20:00) - Stars struck down by the Cruciate curse; Kinsella and McGinnis ruled out.
    (25:00) - Derry-Meath breakdown, with so much on the line…
    (39:00) - Shootout expected in Clones; Monaghan v Roscommon.
    (45:00) - Kerry and Donegal off Broadway, can Kildare or Cork cause bother?
    (59:30) - Sunday’s Knockout ball; Cavan hope cools, Dublin to bounce back?
    (01:10:00) - ‘Oil’ Clasico, Westmeath giddiness, Calling Mayo-Tyrone

    The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

    Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next week with two shows. Chat then.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Mayo win Clones classic, Louth flip Dublin, Westmeath survive Cavan, Armagh march on
    May 31 2026

    Here we go, Monaghan and Mayo serve up a classic to wrap up Round 1 of the All-Ireland series, from Mullingar to Croke Park, the Athletic Grounds to Clones. We get stuck into it all.

    (00.10) - Dissecting a Classic in Clones as Mayo edge out Monaghan

    (20:00) - Round 2 draw, Aidan O’Shea 100, Kerry win u20s

    (27:00) - How did Louth flip the script on Dublin?

    (42:00) - The Great Johnny Culloty and Killarney Legion.

    (45:00) - Cavan very nearly catch Westmeath, Casey X-Factor, Mullingar bottle.

    (56:00) - Armagh drive on, Derry disappoint again…

    Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next week, as usual to get stuck into the weekend’s Football and look ahead to Round 2a and 2b of the All-Ireland series.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Kerry-Donegal, the game, the brawl, McGuinness at HT, Cork-Tyrone-Galway march on
    May 24 2026

    Well, that was some way to launch the 2026 All-Ireland series, we get stuck into the big stories on and off the field in Gaelic Football - as awesome Donegal take out Kerry in a game that changed after a half-time brawl. Meath fall short in Cork. Tyrone take out Roscommon and Galway catch fire. All of that and much more too. Enjoy

    (00.10) - Kerry and Donegal - a brilliant first-half
    (15:00) - Half-time brawl, the red card, McGuinness reaction, Clifford lucky?
    (26:00) - Kerry's poor second-half, booing Murphy, how Donegal were so on it.
    (33:00) - Cork's rousing win with 14 men, harsh red, brilliant Sherlock, Meath shortcomings.
    (50:00) - Frank McGuigan, a Tyrone great.
    (53:00) - Tyrone beat Roscommon.
    (01:05:00) - Tailteann Cup fallout, the draw and highlights.
    (01:09:00) - Quickfire All-Ireland series predictions for next weekend

    Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday, as usual.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Football Pod: Stunning Westmeath take Leinster, Armagh finally win Ulster, Provincial Finals deliver
    May 18 2026

    This Phenomenal season of Gaelic Football continues - Armagh finally win Ulster, on the fourth attempt after extra-time, in-a-row. Westmeath earn their second ever title, a famous win over Dublin. The Football Pod get stuck into it all.

    Chapters
    (01:00) - How Westmeath won Leinster; Mark McHugh, Middle 8 magic and Heslin
    (32:00) - Armagh finally win Ulster; Clones thronged, extra-time madness, Conaty, Clutch.

    Thanks for listening, we're back next Monday after the first weekend of the All-Ireland series.

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    57 mins
  • Roscommon rise, Kerry swat Cork aside, Speed merchants, GAA TV, Tailteann Cup takes off
    May 11 2026

    Well now, we were treated to another smashing weekend of Gaelic Football. The Football Pod are breaking it all down, James was in Killarney, Tommy was in the Hyde, and Paddy is on top of it all.

    Chapters
    (01:00) - Kerry's 'dream' Munster title - Cork issues, Clifford, Donegal worries.
    (20:00) - GAA+ vs. RTE, Tailteann Cup run-through, upsets and big scores
    (29:00) - Roscommon seize the day, Galway aren't done yet.
    (54:00) - Leinster & Ulster finals - what to expect...

    Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Magic Monaghan, Dublin's secret, Armagh dump Down, Westmeath roll on, Qualifier Draw
    May 3 2026

    The Football Championship just keeps on delivering, so The Football Pod is here for you on a Bank Holiday Sunday. From the hooter drama and epic finish in Monaghan-Derry to the return of the Dubs. Westmeath getting the better of Kildare and Armagh downing Down. We cover it all, enjoy!

    Chapters
    (00:00) - Cranky Tommy and James Bond
    (04:00) - Magic Monaghan, McCarron's moment, Beggan - what happened Derry?
    (24:00) - Armagh's takedown of Down - Tailteann Cup, Blaine Hughes,
    (40:00) - How Dublin took out Louth; back to basics, backroom team insights, stodgy Louth.
    (54:00) - Westmeath reach the Leinster Final after extra-time.

    Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Savage Down shock Donegal, Roscommon hammer Mayo, Ticket Pricing, Kerry, Armagh, Galway win, 'Screen' debate
    Apr 26 2026

    Come on in to The Football Pod after a stunning weekend of Championship Football. We had to get stuck into it all on Sunday night after Down's sensational take-down of Donegal in Ulster and Roscommon's clinic in Castlebar. Leitrim put it up to Galway, Kerry and Cork got the job done in Munster. Whilst Armagh made through too. We get stuck into your questions, the biggest talking points from the weekend and also look ahead to four cracking semi-finals next weekend too. Fill your boots.

    Chapters
    (01:00) - Conor Laverty's wonderful Down beat Donegal - the fallout.
    (22:00) - Paddy's report on Leitrim-Galway and Armagh-Fermanagh.
    (27:00) - Roscommon deliver knockout blow to Mayo - how and why?
    (47:00) - Kerry win in Clare - and the 'screening' debate.
    (01:02:00) - Louth v Dublin, Con's fitness, Pod listener thoughts and questions.

    Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

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    1 hr and 16 mins