Podcasts

[J70]

A recent episode of Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time (which can make almost any subject at least a little bit interesting)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0029qh3

The Battle of Clontarf

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the best known events and figures in Irish history. In 1014 Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, defeated the Hiberno-Norse forces of Sigtrygg Silkbeard and allies near their Dublin stronghold, with Brian losing his life on the day of battle. Soon chroniclers in Ireland and abroad were recording and retelling the events, raising the status of Brian Boru as one who sacrificed himself for Ireland, Christ-like, a connection reinforced by the battle taking place on Good Friday. While some of the facts are contested, the Battle of Clontarf became a powerful symbol of what a united Ireland could achieve by force against invaders.
With
Seán Duffy
Professor of Medieval Irish and Insular History at Trinity College Dublin
Máire Ní Mhaonaigh
Professor of Celtic and Medieval Studies at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge
And
Alex Woolf
Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of St Andrews

It's on my list. I subscribe to Braggg's In Our Time History and Science podcasts.

Dan Snow's History Hit series (and the various off-shoots specializing in particular periods e.g. Suzanne Lipscomb's Not Just The Tudors) are excellent too.

[Puckoon]

Good GAA Podcast with Conor Gormley. Had quite a career. Niblock needs to let it flow more naturally.. is like he's trying too hard to get soundbites or engender emotive reaction to hype up the podcast.

Indicative of our culture that he had to answer for why he doesn't drink. What a juvenile question.

[Armagh18]

Good GAA Podcast with Conor Gormley. Had quite a career. Niblock needs to let it flow more naturally.. is like he's trying too hard to get soundbites or engender emotive reaction to hype up the podcast.

Indicative of our culture that he had to answer for why he doesn't drink. What a juvenile question.

Is it really?

[Puckoon]

Indicative of our culture? Or a Juvenile question?

[Truthsayer]

Good GAA Podcast with Conor Gormley. Had quite a career. Niblock needs to let it flow more naturally.. is like he's trying too hard to get soundbites or engender emotive reaction to hype up the podcast.

Indicative of our culture that he had to answer for why he doesn't drink. What a juvenile question.

Probably hoking for a traumatic story... he just doesn't drink 🤷

[Tony Baloney]

A recent episode of Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time (which can make almost any subject at least a little bit interesting)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0029qh3

The Battle of Clontarf

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the best known events and figures in Irish history. In 1014 Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, defeated the Hiberno-Norse forces of Sigtrygg Silkbeard and allies near their Dublin stronghold, with Brian losing his life on the day of battle. Soon chroniclers in Ireland and abroad were recording and retelling the events, raising the status of Brian Boru as one who sacrificed himself for Ireland, Christ-like, a connection reinforced by the battle taking place on Good Friday. While some of the facts are contested, the Battle of Clontarf became a powerful symbol of what a united Ireland could achieve by force against invaders.
With
Seán Duffy
Professor of Medieval Irish and Insular History at Trinity College Dublin
Máire Ní Mhaonaigh
Professor of Celtic and Medieval Studies at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge
And
Alex Woolf
Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of St Andrews

Anytime I hear these I'm always amazed at the niche subjects people spend their lives on. Melvyn's voice has got very reedy over the past few years. He can't have many more years left but he's some operator to still be at it at 85!

[ulstergael]

What are your go-to GAA Podcasts?

Keen to see if there any out there that aren't known. Have listened to a few throughout the season:

The GAA Social - always like the Sunday night recap & the Tuesday interviews are guest-dependant. Plenty of comments above on Niblock's interviewing style I would agree with - as a host your meant to let a conversation flow, but I find he hijacks too many conversations and tries to dig into every small detail for some deeper meaning. Seems a nice fella and is very knowledgeable, but people listen for Oisin as a legend of the game + the guest's stories. I much prefer his studio presenting to his podcast-hosting.

The Football Pod - always a good listen, 3 lads have a very good flow to the conversation.

Indo Sport / Indo GAA- I read a lot of people giving off about Philly McMahon as a pundit, but I think they just can't shake his 'villain' persona as a player. His contributions are top class on the Monday podcast, and well assisted with Conan Doherty, Conor McKeon and Joe Molloy.

The Tomas O'Se weekly interviews on Thursdays with Joe Molloy are probably my favourite of all, always on the money and good conversation.

I've also listened to the Dick Clerkin / Pat Spillane episodes on Indo GAA, and have found them very enjoyable.

[Newbridge Exile]

The Irish Examiner Football podcast hosted by Paul Rouse is still my favourite, The Football Pod can be ok as long as Paddy Andrews give the other two a chance to talk , Second Captains is usually a decent listen (Liam Rushe & Jamie Wall in particular)

[Captain Scarlet]

Lads can I ask do kids at home listen to Podcasts at all? Just curious as I am doing some digging on something.
And, if so, what are the topics that they like?

[Milltown Row2]

Are there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled

[NotedObserver]

What are your go-to GAA Podcasts?

Keen to see if there any out there that aren't known. Have listened to a few throughout the season:

The GAA Social - always like the Sunday night recap & the Tuesday interviews are guest-dependant. Plenty of comments above on Niblock's interviewing style I would agree with - as a host your meant to let a conversation flow, but I find he hijacks too many conversations and tries to dig into every small detail for some deeper meaning. Seems a nice fella and is very knowledgeable, but people listen for Oisin as a legend of the game + the guest's stories. I much prefer his studio presenting to his podcast-hosting.

The Football Pod - always a good listen, 3 lads have a very good flow to the conversation.

Indo Sport / Indo GAA- I read a lot of people giving off about Philly McMahon as a pundit, but I think they just can't shake his 'villain' persona as a player. His contributions are top class on the Monday podcast, and well assisted with Conan Doherty, Conor McKeon and Joe Molloy.

The Tomas O'Se weekly interviews on Thursdays with Joe Molloy are probably my favourite of all, always on the money and good conversation.

I've also listened to the Dick Clerkin / Pat Spillane episodes on Indo GAA, and have found them very enjoyable.

Smaller fish would still be the favourite but some the guests be hit or miss now. Aaron Kernan and Devenney v good along with Conan Doherty. Cian ward not on as much and enjoyed him. Mckaigue and Gavin Devlin both not great in my opinion

[Tubberman]

Christ, I find it hard listening to Devenney.
He sounds like he's always after the night before or is actually about 5 pints into the day after.
Talks a lot of scutter.

[rodney trotter]

What are your go-to GAA Podcasts?

Keen to see if there any out there that aren't known. Have listened to a few throughout the season:

The GAA Social - always like the Sunday night recap & the Tuesday interviews are guest-dependant. Plenty of comments above on Niblock's interviewing style I would agree with - as a host your meant to let a conversation flow, but I find he hijacks too many conversations and tries to dig into every small detail for some deeper meaning. Seems a nice fella and is very knowledgeable, but people listen for Oisin as a legend of the game + the guest's stories. I much prefer his studio presenting to his podcast-hosting.

The Football Pod - always a good listen, 3 lads have a very good flow to the conversation.

Indo Sport / Indo GAA- I read a lot of people giving off about Philly McMahon as a pundit, but I think they just can't shake his 'villain' persona as a player. His contributions are top class on the Monday podcast, and well assisted with Conan Doherty, Conor McKeon and Joe Molloy.

The Tomas O'Se weekly interviews on Thursdays with Joe Molloy are probably my favourite of all, always on the money and good conversation.

I've also listened to the Dick Clerkin / Pat Spillane episodes on Indo GAA, and have found them very enjoyable.

McMahon is poor enough as a pundit. Tries to be awkward most of the time. Made an issue out of Clifford calling for the kerry support to get behind the team against Donegal. Went on about if Donegal have a problem with logistics. why would they travel to Dublin for a Semi final or Final

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taIzbljtjlE&t=2231s&pp=ygUZcGhpbGx5IG1jbWFob24gb24gZG9uZWdhbA%3D%3D

[Saffron_sam20]

Are there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled

The only one was the Jonny Glynn as far as I can remember

[imtommygunn]

Sambo and jimmy barry murphy. They'd Seamus Kennedy on as well and one or two others. However Monday is off when it's hurling only weekend which says a lot...