Episodes

  • 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
  • Westmeath stun Meath, lucky Dubs escape Wicklow, Louth take charge, Derry statement
    Apr 20 2026

    The Football Pod has landed and we've been given our first shock of the championship, Westmeath dumping their neighbours Meath out, they'll face Kildare next. Dublin survive a mighty Wicklow effort, and get set to take on Louth. We're looking at the Ulster ties and next weekends Football too.

    Chapters
    (01:00) - Westmeath dump Meath out of Leinster; Freedom, Defending, Intent.
    (14:00) - Louth smash Wexford; eyeing-up Dublin, Devlin influence and depth.
    (22:00) - Dublin survive in Wicklow; missed chances, Small influence, Dubs worries.
    (37:00) - Derry and Monaghan get the job done, six big games coming next weekend.

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

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    50 mins
  • Championship bottle; Armagh survive, Mighty Leitrim, Leinster threats, Red cards fallout
    Apr 13 2026

    The Football Pod is coming at you after the opening weekend of the 2026 SFC. Armagh outlast Tyrone, just about. Leitrim secure a Sligo scalp. Cork get the job done. Mayo and Roscommon set-up a semi-final meeting - and are the Leinster big dogs coming in cold under a bit of pressure this weekend? We get stuck into it all. Enjoy.

    Chapters
    (01:00) - The Masters, Playa Blanca and Championship is back.
    (05:00) - Leitrim beat Sligo, Martin McGowan v Mickey Graham, Barry McNulty stars.
    (09:00) - Mayo hit London for 31. Roscommon win in NY but Cregg is sent off.
    (14:00) - Sheedy catches the eye for Cork. Waterford fall short in Tipp three-peat.
    (18:00) - Leinster run-down; Wicklow chip on shoulder, Laois win, Westmeath dangers.
    (30:00) - How Armagh defeated Tyrone - McGeeney tactics, Tyrone's status.
    (48:00) - Conaty's man-markers, Championship edge, Leinster quarter-finals.

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

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    1 hr
  • Big Championship Preview, Provincial Predictions, Armagh v Tyrone, Ger Brennan's ban
    Apr 7 2026

    The Football Pod's big Provincial Championships Preview has landed; we're taking a look at the biggest talking points, the stories from the four provinces and the nine games kickstarting it all this weekend. Enjoy

    Chapters
    (01:00) - Giddiness on Championship eve
    (16:00) - Ger Brennan's 3 month ban, Conor Lane and Michael Murphy.
    (28:00) - Provincial predictions - memories, players to watch, winners and shocks?
    (42:00) - Looking at the 9 games on Week 1 - Armagh-Tyrone, 20s debate, Waterford rising.

    Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday reacting to the opening weekend of Championship Football.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Donegal rip Kerry apart, Murphy incident, Meath take down Cork, Carlow celebrations, Hooter-gate
    Mar 30 2026

    The Football Pod is here; Donegal lay down a marker, Meath momentum, Cork threats, Kerry questions, Down survive, Carlow-Longford epic. The lads get stuck into the four Football league finals from the weekend. Enjoy

    Chapters
    (01:00) - The weekend in Croke Park
    (04:00) - How Donegal took Kerry apart - kickouts, starving Clifford, revenge.
    (21:00) - The Michael Murphy incident.
    (28:00) - Meath beat Cork in the Div. 2 final - finishers, midfield edge, progress?
    (43:00) - The Hooter Debate
    (49:00) - Carlow Celebrations

    Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday building up to the opening weekend of Championship Football.

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    55 mins
  • D-Day Drama, Kerry-Donegal the final we wanted, Meath-Cork boom, Longford and Wexford heroics
    Mar 23 2026

    The Football Pod has landed - after a dramatic seven rounds of league football, it’s all over - bar the finals - promotion and relegation spots have been divvied out and we’re breaking it all down. James picks his top 10 forwards and we pay tribute to the late Michael Lyster.

    Chapters
    (01:00) - Donegal-Kerry final, Dublin down in Galway, Div. 1 School Grades.
    (31:00) - Longford and Wexford heroics seal promotion
    (36:00) - Michael Lyster tribute
    (39:00) - Meath and Cork rise, Kildare disappoint, Mulroy magic.
    (55:00) - James’ Top 10 forwards after the 2026 leagues.

    Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday talking through the four league finals and building up the 2026 provincial championships.

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    59 mins
  • The Football Pod: League chaos, Louth surge, Kerry smash Mayo, Armagh catch Dublin, Meath’s forward play
    Mar 16 2026

    The Football Pod is here, in the midst of the biggest week so far of the intercounty season - after the penultimate round of the league, we’re all gearing up for Round 7. Paddy, James and Tommy break down the games, and look forward to a blockbuster day of action next Sunday.

    Chapters
    (01:00) - Division 3 and 4 chaos tops a crazy sports weekend
    (09:00) - Division 2 rundown as Meath and Cork take the driving seat.
    (34:00) - Armagh beat Dublin - how and why.
    (50:00) - Roscommon beat Donegal, Kerry’s scary display.

    Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action from the final round of the leagues.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Relegation and Promotion contenders collide in Round 6, Club All-Stars, Friday Night GAA?
    Mar 9 2026

    The Football Pod is back ahead of round 6 of the league - the lads take a look at the key games from all four divisions and some of the stories emerging ahead of a crucial weekend.

    Chapters
    (01:00) - Hurling, Rugby, Gareth Bale and golf lessons.
    (04:00) - The 25/26 Club All-Stars
    (09:00) - The Friday Night GAA question?
    (16:00) - Div 3 breakdown - who’ll join Down?
    (24:00) - Div 4 promotion chasers.
    (29:00) - Croker double header: Meath-Tyrone, Dublin-Armagh
    (40:00) - Louth-Derry, Cork-Kildare and Kerry-Mayo.

    Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action.

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    50 mins