Second Captains @ The Irish Times

The Ireland Sweden game brought us all to our knees, but Sunday's final was the ultimate energiser. Dublin hurler Peter Kelly and author, journalist and Clare man Christy O'Connor try to put some sense on a frenetic game of hurling, and wonder what changes the managers will make ahead of the replay. It's a fresh start for Irish rugby this season with Joe Schmidt now in charge of the national side, and two new provincial coaches in place. We ask Eddie O'Sullivan and Trevor Hogan if this is Irish rugby's big chance to think big. All this plus tepid Murph, why Davy fitz needs Robbie Keane, wrestlemania, and Trap's dignified nonsense.Follow us on twitter @secondcaptains, on facebook.com/secondcaptains and email the show second captains@irishtimes.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cork may be one of Hurling's 'Big 3' but when it comes to winning Munster and All-Ireland titles at underage recently, it's Clare that have all the pedigree. We talk to a man who has won it as a player and coach, Nicky English, along with six time winner Derek Lyng, and author, journalist and former Clare goalkeeper Christy O'Connor.Kieran McGeeney has been voted out of the Kildare job, to the disenchantment of his players - we ask his former selector Niall Carew if McGeeney needed to play the political game in order to achieve his aims with the county. The NFL season starts tonight - we ask US Murph if the concussion story has been tidily squared away or will fans now look at the sport, and the collisions, in a new light. All this plus kung-fu Zlatan, Murph's All-Ireland final livestock update, the rhythm of an international football week, and Ken reveals the truth behind Flipper's evil smile.Download it here, follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at se

When you’ve got a killer right hook, and no chin, you don’t really have much of an option but to come out swinging – so was that why we were treated to a game for the ages on Sunday in Croke Park? Anthony Moyles and Oisin McConville sift through the gold and look ahead to Mayo-Dublin and another potential classic in the final. Ireland’s top two cyclists have had contrasting experiences in the Vuelta Espana – Nicolas Roche won a stage, had the leader’s jersey and lies in third, whereas Daniel Martin suffered a race-ending crash in controversial circumstances. We talk to both of them.All this plus Leinster’s new coach Matt O’Connor on the challenges of taking over from Joe Schmidt, a gigantic Australian PBESO, deadline day horse-play and the fastest All Ireland pairing of all time.Download it here, follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at secondcaptains@irishtimes.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dublin and Kerry meet in the second All-Ireland semi-final this weekend, and the marquee rivalry in the GAA has managed to survive 70 years of almost uninterrupted Kerry dominance. We discuss with Kerry legend Darragh O Se and the Irish Times’ Malachy Clerkin. US Murph tells us about the NFL’s control over the media, and why America's most popular sport isn't too big to fail, while acclaimed author and journalist David Epstein explains why Darragh O Se was always going to be a good footballer, and Daithi O Se was never going to cut it. His book “The Sports Gene” investigates why sports stars are as good as they are. All this plus Cluxton's kick-outs, cankles, an Andy Townsend Tactics Truck Pierce Brosnan Emigrant Shout Out (ATTT PBESO) and will Ireland ever win the Olympic marathon.Follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at secondcaptains@irishtimes.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Moran was a sub in 2004 and 2006, and was on crutches watching on for last year's final against Donegal - this week he starts preparation for his fourth All-Ireland football final, this time hoping to play a full part as Mayo captain. He speaks to us today, while the best GAA analysts in the business, Anthony Moyles and Oisin McConville discuss how last Sunday could have been the perfect way to win a semi-final, and who Mayo can expect to play on September 22nd. And we talk about one of the greatest swindles of all time, involving the most-watched tennis game in history - the Battle of the Sexes, between business-man and gambler Bobby Riggs, and former great Billie Jean King.We've also got Kerry DNA, the Dublin virus, Arnie and Hercules, Jose's sacrifice and the 40 year secret. Download it here, follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at secondcaptains@irishtimes.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2012 it looked like Jim McGuinness was a once in a generation genius, but this year James Horan is on track to achieve something just as outrageous. Oisin McConville and Anthony Moyles tell Mayo fans that this time round history doesn't matter.According to Brian Murphy the only things Americans hate more than a cheat, is a cheating rat - step up Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees. We've also got Maria Sharapova's sugar rush, bench clearing brawls, Bale lunacy, a special corporate America PBESO and Eoin McDevitt's secret formula for All Ireland success.Follow us on twitter @SecondCaptains, on facebook.com/secondcaptains and email the show SecondCaptains@irishtimes.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sean Kelly was the world’s number 1 cyclist for five years, and was one of the most beloved Irish sportspeople worldwide throughout the Eighties. He also failed two drugs tests, and was at times overshadowed by his compatriot Stephen Roche. He discusses his new book ‘Hunger’ with Eoin today.Tyrone have had a bizarre lead-in to their All-Ireland semi-final against Mayo this weekend, with conspiracy theories, fact sheets and tackle counts looming large. Three time All-Ireland winner Enda McGinley and Malachy Clerkin of The Irish Times discuss whether their paranoia is justified, and how this might impact on Mayo. We also look at Clare / Limerick and hurling hype with Derek Lyng and Nicky English, Pat McQuaid the journalist, Brolly the barrister, good drugs, and the Davy Fitz death stare.Contact us on twitter @SecondCaptains, email the show SecondCaptains@Irishtimes.com and follow us on facebook.com/secondcaptains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We only have 3 athletics world champions in our history, so the company is pretty rarefied for Rob Heffernan – we introduce him to one of the other members of the golden circle, Sonia O’Sullivan, on today’s show, to talk about a lifetime's work and what's needed from the next generation.US Murph tells us about the rise, the fall, and the possible return of the 'honey badger', one of the players to watch in next years NFL season and we go to Clare and Limerick to discuss media wars and the Limerick curse ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland hurling final. All this plus McDevitt's shame, Ireland Wales numbness and the citizenship test.Download it here, follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show Nicky English and Christy O'Connor talk about the influence history has on a team's fortunes, and Peter Kelly tells us if his fellow Dublin hurlers feel 2013 was their last big chance to win an All Ireland.Russian sports administrators have a busy few years ahead hosting the Winter Olympics and the World Cup, and so the world has turned its attention to Putin's attitude to gay rights - David Herszenhorn of the New York Times reports from Moscow.We also have the captain of the Irish boxing team at the London Olympics, Darren O'Neill, on whats been a tough year in and out of the ring. Plus there's death-road PBESO, voodoo hurling, Westy's meltdown and fan culture in Irish football.Download it here, follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Donovan Bailey is the last 100m world record holder and Olympic gold medalist, besides Usain Bolt, to have no association with performance enhancing drugs. He joins the lads to discuss cheats, insecure athletes, and if we can believe in Bolt.Tiger Woods is back winning tournaments, and thanks to little Charlie Woods, might be winning the PR battle too. Brian Murphy explains why America is learning to forgive the world's best golfer. We've also got Mark McHugh on concussion and Donegal's demolition, cocky sprinters, Johnny Football's latest stunt, and how Ger Loughnane could help Anthony Daly win the All Ireland. Download it here, follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that the Sean Cavanagh tackle has become an incident of national importance, we talk to Oisin McConville and Anthony Moyles about the consequences for the underage players, as well as Tyrone hatin', Mayo lovin', and why James Horan might be a genius. In the week that Sonia O'Sullivan questioned the ambition shown by our young athletes at major events, we talk to 800 metre runner Mark English about what goes on in the mind of a 20 year old man who's on his way to the World Championships.We've also got fake apologies, the fight and the fighter that shocked America, hero worship and Joe Brolly's tears.Download it here, follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The All Ireland Football Championship goes from a steady jog to a full gallop this weekend - Oisin McConville and David Brady talk about Jim McGuinness, referee manipulation, Mayo's flight of discovery and how one man can dominate a 15 man game.Joe Schmidt has recruited the final member of his management team, so we talk to Ireland's new forwards coach John Plumtree about his plans for the team.We've also got PBESO, sporting revenge, frat parties and Johnny Football, the most talked about athlete in America.Follow us on twitter @secondcaptains, facebook.com/secondcaptains, secondcaptains.tumblr.com and email the show editor@secondcaptains.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first of our four shows this week, we talk to Ireland’s first UFC superstar, Conor McGregor, about wealth, fame and the joys of proving your parents wrong.Brian Cody is gone for this summer, and the man to take him down was Jimmy Barry Murphy - we talk to Nicky English and Derek Lyng about his magical presence and why himself and Davy Fitzgerald are the same, but different.There’s also Michael Meehan on scoring the goal of the season, the fall and rise of Cavan football, Eamon Dunphy’s taxi driver and Pat McQuaid’s latest political move. Download it here, follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com. Second Captains Football will be available from 6pm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Second Captains went live and dangerous this week to celebrate the launch of our four shows a week schedule with The Irish Times, which starts next Tuesday 30th July. It was a stellar cast at the Grand Social club in Dublin with Eamon Dunphy and Richie Sadlier speaking from the heart about the pitfalls and joys of football punditry, while Oisin McConville, Jason Sherlock and Anthony Moyles talked penalty taking, arm linking, and Croke Park heroics, and there was even a very special edition of the fastest growing slot in Irish radio, Pierce Brosnan's Emigrant Shout Outs #PBESO.Follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Froome has won the Tour de France, but the questions about what we saw on the Alps aren't going away. David Walsh believes that Froome is clean. We'll hear Paul Kimmage's verdict on the new champion.Meanwhile, BT and Sky are trading insults ahead of the new Premier League season - Gabriele Marcotti and Jonathan Wilson explain why the stakes are so high, and how English football will be affected by the new billion-pound-a-year TV deal. All this plus hurling's shot at greatness, Dick Clerkin, the Clones Cyclone and the Farney Army, anti-doping vigilantes, Brendan Rodgers' smile, and don't forget to listen in for a special edition of the show this friday at www.irishtimes.com/secondcaptains Follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's edition of Second Captains we ask what Rory McIlroy can learn from his new life coach Nick Faldo, Anthony Moyles and Oisin McConville explain why Dublin's win wasn't all good news for Jim Gavin, while we pour love on the pure of spirit - the hurling men of limerick. All this plus Jerry Kiernan tells us if there's any point watching 100metre sprints anymore, Howard Clark's retirement plan, violence as a force for good, #PBESO and a very special announcement - our first Second Captains live show, for tickets email live@secondcaptains.com...Follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s a special heat-wave edition of Second Captains this week – Dan Martin talks friends and foes on the Tour de France after he became the first Irishman in nearly 20 years to win a stage, while we discuss how the Lions series will change Brian O’Driscoll with former Lion Shane Horgan and Trevor Hogan. Former Meath captain Anthony Moyles talks confidently about this weekend’s Leinster football final, while Nicky English charts how Dublin went from being a hurling wasteland to the home of the Leinster champions. There’s also #PBESO, extreme Scottishness, Andy Murray, and the cyclist who’s afraid of speed – so kick back, relax and get yourself a whippie, it’s the Second Captains @ The Irish TimesFollow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Featuring Eddie O'Sullivan, former England international Jeff Probyn and Irish Times rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley along with the latest reaction from Warren Gatland. By popular demand it's a once off show we'll call (against our will) the 'Bodcast'. Make sure you also download the latest full edition of Second Captains @ The Irish Times below (July 2nd).Follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains, Facebook.com/secondcaptains and editor@secondcaptains.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The GAA this summer has been rocked by a series of upsets and landslide victories - we talk to an inter-county Londoner, Rossie and Meathman about whats been a roller coaster championship. We also discuss the real taboo subject in Irish sport - the changing face of half-time GAA cuisine.Shane Horgan and Trevor Hogan discuss Lions player power and James Horwill’s tears, Murph's garden is back, Brazil goes ape, and we look at the amazing life of a Tour de France winning war hero who used his bike as a force for good. All in this week's incredible Second Captains @ The Irish Times.Follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/secondcaptains. Email the show at editor@secondcaptains.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All the meats of the sporting stew included in this week’s show with Richie Sadlier and Michael Owen on retired players becoming pundits, Shane Horgan and Trevor Hogan on embarrassing pre-match huddles and Nicky English on the trials of being a celebrity hurling manager. All this plus wimpy tennis players, tough as nails boxer Matthew Macklin, Pierce Brosnan emigrant shout outs (#PBESO) and the footballer who hates football. All in this weeks incredible edition of Second Captains @ The Irish Times. Follow the lads on twitter @SecondCaptains and on facebook.com/SecondCaptains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.