I was complaining the other day about rush hour traffic and a friend suggested I start listening to Podcasts to put the time in. I checked the Podcast App on my phone like he said and I couldn't believe just how much was there... does anyone else use the app and can suggest a few good channels on whatever subjects...
Podcastone.com, a lot of US based stuff but quite a large variety
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=7303.0 (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=7303.0)
Second Captains
Documentary on One
The Guardian Long Read
What app do you use on android?
I like the second captains one, would usually listen to it.
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 06, 2015, 10:26:55 AM
What app do you use on android?
I like the second captains one, would usually listen to it.
TuneIn Radio or SoundCloud.
TuneIn is good but doesn't let you download (as far as I know) which is a pain.
My phone always picks out TuneIn radio as being very heavy on the battery, even when not in use.
I would still listen to the odd episode of An Irishman Abroad but I think the interviewer is getting progressively worse at interviewing people. The Padraig Harrington one recently was decent though and the Shane Lowry one from a fortnight ago was okay but nothing special as he has stopped really asking interviewees about their background.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 06, 2015, 01:54:13 PM
I would still listen to the odd episode of An Irishman Abroad but I think the interviewer is getting progressively worse at interviewing people. The Padraig Harrington one recently was decent though and the Shane Lowry one from a fortnight ago was okay but nothing special as he has stopped really asking interviewees about their background.
100% agree, it's got to the stage now where I've quit downloading them but made an exception for Harrington and Lowry.
The first few dozen were great, then after that got progressively worse , everything and everybody was referenced back to standup comedy and if the interviewee WAS a standup comic we were treated to a full on " this is how I write and prepare my stand up"! Boring after a while and to be honest he's starting to get a bit patronising.
Some of the scroobius pip interviews are good podcasts, great interviews.
Serial update:
Adnan Syed allowed to present new evidence - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34753646
An irishman abroad with jarlath o regan good
Quote from: gallsman on November 07, 2015, 08:17:24 AM
Serial update:
Adnan Syed allowed to present new evidence - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34753646
New trial.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/mar/29/adnan-syed-new-trial-serial-podcast (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/mar/29/adnan-syed-new-trial-serial-podcast)
The Blindboy Podcast is the best about at the minute.
Just out of curiosity when do you get time to listen to a podcast?
I listen to them on the way to and from work, cutting the grass, doing the housework, sometimes for half an hour before I go to sleep. Basically any chance I get. Would very rarely listen to the radio now. They're great.
Quote from: The Subbie on November 06, 2015, 11:52:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 06, 2015, 01:54:13 PM
I would still listen to the odd episode of An Irishman Abroad but I think the interviewer is getting progressively worse at interviewing people. The Padraig Harrington one recently was decent though and the Shane Lowry one from a fortnight ago was okay but nothing special as he has stopped really asking interviewees about their background.
100% agree, it's got to the stage now where I've quit downloading them but made an exception for Harrington and Lowry.
The first few dozen were great, then after that got progressively worse , everything and everybody was referenced back to standup comedy and if the interviewee WAS a standup comic we were treated to a full on " this is how I write and prepare my stand up"! Boring after a while and to be honest he's starting to get a bit patronising.
Some of the scroobius pip interviews are good podcasts, great interviews.
Jesus he's hard to listen to. He gets a lot of good people on to interview but his voice and his slow long drawn out way of asking questions is annoying.
Second Captains are the standard bearer in Ireland in my opinion and would give particular praise to Richie Sadliers' series of interviews called 'The Players Chair' as he gets a range of guests from all different sports. I find podcasts a great way to learn about other sports and niche topics too that the mainstream media don't always cover.
They are by no means perfect but if you are after something more GAA focused, we've done 19 one-on-one interviews with GAA players on the Real Talks podcast now. They usually last for an hour or so and focus on sport, life, passions and life outside the sporting bubble - we just tried to show a different side to GAA players. Kevin McManamon, Eamon McGee, Oisin McConville, Brendan Maher, Cora Staunton and Philly McMahon have been the most popular episodes so far. If interested, you can find them at RealTalks.ie or search 'Real Talks' into your podcast app.
Crimetown is a good real crime one about Providence, Rhode Island and their corruption, mafia etc.
I was recommended S Town and it started good but tailed off badly I thought. Last few episodes I was going through the motions to listen to them.
Must start that Serial. Think it is the same crew that do S Town.
Quote from: Don Johnson on March 31, 2018, 01:30:43 PM
Crimetown is a good real crime one about Providence, Rhode Island and their corruption, mafia etc.
I was recommended S Town and it started good but tailed off badly I thought. Last few episodes I was going through the motions to listen to them.
Must start that Serial. Think it is the same crew that do S Town.
Yeah Crimetown definitely worth a listen. Some characters in it.
My Dad Wrote a Porno is very funny.
Quote from: Don Johnson on March 31, 2018, 10:56:23 AM
The Blindboy Podcast is the best about at the minute.
Couldn't agree more. Brilliant stuff.
Slow Burn by Slate.com, which is about Watergate, is great.
If future technology, AI etc float your boat then I'd recommend the Anatomy of Next.
I'd listen to quite a few different ones, some every week and some I dabble in.
Joe Rogan occasionally, just because I'm a mega leftie liberal and he's about the closest thing to a right winger I can stomach and it's no harm to listen to the other side every so often. Just a note, never watch a Joe Rogan clip on YouTube or every single one of your suggested videos will be either Joe Rogan or crazy right wing conspiracy theory videos. Brutal.
Dan Carlins hidden history. Excellent podcasts exploring different events, but they're just too long for me unless I'm on a 3 hour drive as I prefer to listen to them all in one go.
Second Captains. It's good but I don't subscribe and find the main fella Ken very annoying.
Off the Ball - Pretty much the full range but I only listen religiously to the GAA pods.
The GAA hour - The best GAA podcast by a mile even though Parkinson is a tit.
We are Ulster - they only put out the odd one so I always listen in.
Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy - Listened to all of this. Actually very interesting and Savage isn't the tit I always thought he was.
Listening to Joe Rogan actively makes you less intelligent. Non stop pseudo scientific nonsense presented as fact.
He's alright when talking about MMA.
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Quote from: Don Johnson on March 31, 2018, 10:56:23 AM
The Blindboy Podcast is the best about at the minute.
Couldn't agree more. Brilliant stuff.
I really enjoy the Blindboy one.
An Irishman abroad is also excellent as James O'Briens mystery hour
The Irish History Podcast with Finn Dwyer is excellent, particularly the series on the Famine. It'll get your blood boiling. He does Famine Walking tours round Dublin too, which I'll definitely be booking.
Oh, and Blindboy is great.
Dan Carlin Hardcore History - very good the length of them as said before can kind of put you off though.
Danielle Bolleli History on Fire similar to above but more managable pieces.
Irish History Podcast has some great content as does the Irish History Show, these were what got me into podcasts
Body of Knowledge Season 1 was very good talking about anatomy and how muscles etc work and grow, Season 2 bored the pish out of me
Waking Up with Sam Harris, disagree with pretty much everything he believes but can be an interesting listen.
What Android Apps are people using, I use Podcast Addict and have to say I find it very good.
I use podcast addict as well. It was the first one i came across so I have just continued to use that.
I have no idea if its the best option or not?
Dan Carlins 5 episodes (about 15 hours) on the First World war was a great listen.
I'd use podcast addict, too. Always very reliable.
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 13, 2018, 09:09:27 AM
I use podcast addict as well. It was the first one i came across so I have just continued to use that.
I have no idea if its the best option or not?
Ive always used an app called PlayerFM for podcasts. Like yourself it was the 1st one i came across. Never had a problem with it.
Blind boy does an unexpectedly great podcast. Always look forward to a Wednesday commute.
Listen to almost all of the previous posters listings as well. All worth a listen
Any good stand-up comedy ones lads?
After the famine series I need a bit of cheering up!
The Crimetown people have started a new one about RFK, right up my street. Two episodes released so far, I have only listened to the first but it was a good start.
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 14, 2018, 02:33:47 PM
The Crimetown people have started a new one about RFK, right up my street. Two episodes released so far, I have only listened to the first but it was a good start.
Cheers Don. Will definitely get on that.
Ben Greenfield
Tim Ferris
Model Health Show
Jocko Podcast
These are my four stables at the minute
I second the Jocko Podcast.
Some great Vietnam War episodes if you're into that sort of thing.
Quote from: LeoMc on June 13, 2018, 09:20:55 AM
Dan Carlins 5 episodes (about 15 hours) on the First World war was a great listen.
Excellent
Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez is def worth a listen.
Caliphate from the NYT is excellent.
For history lovers, Fall of Rome and Tides of History are both great.
This has probably been covered but what's the best sports podcast available at the minute?
General sports one that cover random sports topics.
Quote from: marty34 on November 01, 2018, 09:39:54 PM
This has probably been covered but what's the best sports podcast available at the minute?
General sports one that cover random sports topics.
Second Captains, various Off the Ball ones?
Started listening to one on Apple podcasts called 'Mafia' original i know, basically takes a well known figure from the different eras of the mafia and going through their life story talking to writers, former law enforcement etc, listened to the donny Brasco one last night and really enjoyed it.
The Joe Rogan Tyson Fury episode was very good.
Also the Pound for Pound Carl Froch one just to hear how bitter Froch is about everything.
The last two Blindboy live podcasts have been very good. David McWilliams and Roddy Doyle on as guests
Two Jonnies is very light hearted and enjoyable
Blindboy is very good and would get you thinking
Off the ball the GAA is worth a listen
We are Cavan I pay the fiver for it and really enjoy the content
Real talks is interesting depending on the guest
We are Ulster good for northies
Serial the first series is brilliant but I don't think its hit the same heights since
GAA Joe is good and enjoy the content
Secret teacher is a crime podcast
The radio never gets turned on!
Used to quite like The Anfield Wrap but find them unbelievably smug at times, especially Neil Atkinson, loves the sound of his own voice and won't let anyone else speak.
Quote from: Syferus on June 12, 2018, 02:01:51 PM
Slow Burn by Slate.com, which is about Watergate, is great.
I started listening to this and then went on summer holidays and forgot about it.
A belated thanks for the reminder!
Anyone interested in US politics, The Daily from The NY Times is excellent. Basically a 20 minute look at some current issue of the day, setting it in context and history, no screaming, not preachy.
Quote from: Minder on November 02, 2018, 11:57:33 AM
Used to quite like The Anfield Wrap but find them unbelievably smug at times, especially Neil Atkinson, loves the sound of his own voice and won't let anyone else speak.
Just started listening to Blood Red from the Liverpool Echo. Not bad so far.
Used to listen to ESPN FC with Steve Nicol, Craig Burley, Shaka Hislop etc., but you get tired of them all taking the piss and shouting, while not giving much in the way of football analysis.
I like Dunphy's interviews with Giles and Brady on English football, even if Dunphy could tone down the sycophancy.
He also interviews Niall Stanage, a northern lad who works for The Hill. Usually interesting inside-Washington stuff.
Quote from: J70 on November 02, 2018, 02:37:57 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 12, 2018, 02:01:51 PM
Slow Burn by Slate.com, which is about Watergate, is great.
I started listening to this and then went on summer holidays and forgot about it.
A belated thanks for the reminder!
Yeah very good, listened to the Watergate one and now onto the Bill Clinton/Lewinsky one.
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 02, 2018, 10:51:47 AM
The last two Blindboy live podcasts have been very good. David McWilliams and Roddy Doyle on as guests
They really were. His Spike Lee one was class too.
Looking forward to the Bernadette Devlin one dropping.
I listened to the Hurricane Tapes, a13 part BBC podcast (just completed) and it's an exceptional addition to the story of Rubin Hurricane Carter.
The two guys did an amazing amount of research into old and new material and the end product is enjoyably educational.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Hurricane (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Hurricane)
Was at a recording of the Blindboy live podcast in Castleblayney last Saturday night. A very interesting discussion on the arts, the guests were Abbie Spallen and Trish Lambe. I wasn't too sure what to expect but really enjoyed it.
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on April 04, 2019, 11:06:26 AM
Was at a recording of the Blindboy live podcast in Castleblayney last Saturday night. A very interesting discussion on the arts, the guests were Abbie Spallen and Trish Lambe. I wasn't too sure what to expect but really enjoyed it.
I saw he has one coming up in Belfast and I would be tempted to go. Does he notify who the guest are beforehand or do you just go and find out?
I've started to listen to a Podcast called Motherfoclóir it's in english but revolves around the Irish Language. I don't speak Irish myself but its normally an interesting listen.
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Quote from: Harold Disgracey on April 04, 2019, 11:06:26 AM
Was at a recording of the Blindboy live podcast in Castleblayney last Saturday night. A very interesting discussion on the arts, the guests were Abbie Spallen and Trish Lambe. I wasn't too sure what to expect but really enjoyed it.
I saw he has one coming up in Belfast and I would be tempted to go. Does he notify who the guest are beforehand or do you just go and find out?
He normally tweets out who the guests are and asks for questions.
Does anyone listen to podcasts on their Alexa and if so what app do they use? I can obviously link through my phone but its clunky if you want to use your phone for something else and I find podcasts take up an awful amount of storage.
Have been listening to The Peter Crouch podcast lately, its very good and very funny at times.
What's the best hurling podcast out at the minute?
Quote from: marty34 on May 30, 2019, 09:58:50 PM
What's the best hurling podcast out at the minute?
Off The Ball has a fair bit atm
Enjoying the WTF with Marc Maron interviews
Quote from: trailer on April 04, 2019, 04:32:31 PM
Does anyone listen to podcasts on their Alexa and if so what app do they use? I can obviously link through my phone but its clunky if you want to use your phone for something else and I find podcasts take up an awful amount of storage.
Spotify
Quote from: laoislad on May 30, 2019, 08:48:18 PM
Have been listening to The Peter Crouch podcast lately, its very good and very funny at times.
Yes, listened to a few. They're very good.
Anyone who remembers the Premier League in the 90's might like 'Quickly Kevin, Will He Score?' - The 90s Football Show Podcast. Listened to a few so far. Very very good, and a bit of nostalgia. Looks like they've stopped making them, but plenty of them still available. Definitely worth a listen.
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History - Wrath of the Khans
Quote from: gallsman on June 06, 2019, 11:42:20 AM
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History - Wrath of the Khans
His podcasts are class!
For boxing fans give "Boxing Life Stories" by Tris Dixon a wee listen.
Theo Von's "This Past Weekend" and Chris Delia's "Congratulations" are very, very funny if you like podcasts from comedians.
Never listened to Pod Casts, but was recommended the Joe Rogan experience, he done two with Brian Cox, very very interesting and we'll, diddnt understand half of it, Inflationary multi verses 🤯🤯
Quote from: Square Ball on July 24, 2019, 12:44:48 PM
Never listened to Pod Casts, but was recommended the Joe Rogan experience, he done two with Brian Cox, very very interesting and we'll, diddnt understand half of it, Inflationary multi verses 🤯🤯
Don't worry, Rogan understood even less than you did.
Hey man, have you ever tried DMT?
Any new recommendations for podcasts?
Quote from: lurganblue on March 22, 2020, 04:38:22 PM
Any new recommendations for podcasts?
Depends on what's old.
West Cork (Sophie Toscan du Plantier), could remind you at times of Straw Dogs.
and the BBC productions - The Tunnel & Crypto Queen.
It might have been mentioned before but archive.org is a great resource, not just for 14,296 Grateful Dead concert recordings.
https://archive.org/details/podcasts
A lot of the podcasts I listen to have already been mentioned on the thread, but I find the following good:
- That Peter Crouch podcast: He seems like a funny down to earth guy and the other 2 aren't afraid to pull him up on things that he takes for granted
- Quickly Kevin, will he score: Excellent 90s football podcast with comedian Josh Widdicombe.
- Irish History podcast with Fin Dwyer
- The 2 Johnnies podcast: This may be old news, but I just found out about these lads recently (I live in Australia) and enjoying their podcast
- The David McWilliams podcast: Find his stuff intriguing. He talks about wide ranges of topics and links it back to economics. Don't need to know anything about economics to enjoy
- Casefile: A good true crime podcast. Produced in Australia, so has an Aussie bias to the crimes they cover, but have done a lot of the bigger worldwide stories like the moors murders etc. If you want to know all the details about Ivan Milat (backpacker murders) or Daniel Morcombe (13 year old that disappeared - how they caught the killer is too unbelievable even for a movie)
- GAA hour with Colm Parkinson: I wasn't a Woolly fan before I started listening, but this is an essential GAA resource. Detailed reviews of games. Any bias are usually stated so you can take it into account. And generally neither the bland 'don't want to offend anyone' type analysis nor the personal attacks (though Parkinson does sometimes use the podcast to further his spats with the likes of Brolly, Poacher etc)
- Mayo News Podcast: For all things one-sided Mayo GAA. Particularly helpful during club season, FBD and league
- Balls.ie: Surprisingly good, though not as good imo since they lost Maurice Brosnan
- Off the ball, Second captains etc
- various AFL podcasts
I follow very few as I don't get to listen to many but when I get a chance i'll listen to the below:
OTB Golf Podcast - Usually once a week
Blindboy Podcast - I only listen to the live podcasts wouldn't be greatly fussed on the others
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien - Some very good interviews with interesting people on it
Ireland Unfiltered with Dion Fanning - Again some good interviews
The Stand with Dunphy - I really enjoy the gangland stuff he did and he has some good interviews as well
Joe Rogan Podcast - I dip in and out if there's a gues I want to listen to. Derren Brown/Tyson Fury/Bill Burr/Jamie Foxx some good ones
I'm sure there are many other good ones but that's what I get the chance to listen to. I'd love to get into Bob Mortimer's podcast Athletico Mince I think he's hilarious and have heard some good skits from it.
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2020, 12:19:56 PM
I follow very few as I don't get to listen to many but when I get a chance i'll listen to the below:
OTB Golf Podcast - Usually once a week
Blindboy Podcast - I only listen to the live podcasts wouldn't be greatly fussed on the others
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien - Some very good interviews with interesting people on it
Ireland Unfiltered with Dion Fanning - Again some good interviews
The Stand with Dunphy - I really enjoy the gangland stuff he did and he has some good interviews as well
Joe Rogan Podcast - I dip in and out if there's a gues I want to listen to. Derren Brown/Tyson Fury/Bill Burr/Jamie Foxx some good ones
I'm sure there are many other good ones but that's what I get the chance to listen to. I'd love to get into Bob Mortimer's podcast Athletico Mince I think he's hilarious and have heard some good skits from it.
Enjoy Dunphy too, although he often goes easy on some of the guests, regardless of their views. Brendan O'Neill is a regular contributor ("Ardent Brexiteer" is quoted almost as often as Tesco Finest!) and Ben Lowry was on recently. Wouldn't mind him or possibly another guest on at the same time to grill these pair on their views.
Quote from: JohnDenver on March 23, 2020, 12:26:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2020, 12:19:56 PM
I follow very few as I don't get to listen to many but when I get a chance i'll listen to the below:
OTB Golf Podcast - Usually once a week
Blindboy Podcast - I only listen to the live podcasts wouldn't be greatly fussed on the others
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien - Some very good interviews with interesting people on it
Ireland Unfiltered with Dion Fanning - Again some good interviews
The Stand with Dunphy - I really enjoy the gangland stuff he did and he has some good interviews as well
Joe Rogan Podcast - I dip in and out if there's a gues I want to listen to. Derren Brown/Tyson Fury/Bill Burr/Jamie Foxx some good ones
I'm sure there are many other good ones but that's what I get the chance to listen to. I'd love to get into Bob Mortimer's podcast Athletico Mince I think he's hilarious and have heard some good skits from it.
Enjoy Dunphy too, although he often goes easy on some of the guests, regardless of their views. Brendan O'Neill is a regular contributor ("Ardent Brexiteer" is quoted almost as often as Tesco Finest!) and Ben Lowry was on recently. Wouldn't mind him or possibly another guest on at the same time to grill these pair on their views.
Brendan O'Neill is an absolutely vile piece of shit!!
I actually feel sorry for Lowry I think he is genuinely stupid and is struggling with the move towards unification!!
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Quote from: JohnDenver on March 23, 2020, 12:26:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2020, 12:19:56 PM
I follow very few as I don't get to listen to many but when I get a chance i'll listen to the below:
OTB Golf Podcast - Usually once a week
Blindboy Podcast - I only listen to the live podcasts wouldn't be greatly fussed on the others
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien - Some very good interviews with interesting people on it
Ireland Unfiltered with Dion Fanning - Again some good interviews
The Stand with Dunphy - I really enjoy the gangland stuff he did and he has some good interviews as well
Joe Rogan Podcast - I dip in and out if there's a gues I want to listen to. Derren Brown/Tyson Fury/Bill Burr/Jamie Foxx some good ones
I'm sure there are many other good ones but that's what I get the chance to listen to. I'd love to get into Bob Mortimer's podcast Athletico Mince I think he's hilarious and have heard some good skits from it.
Enjoy Dunphy too, although he often goes easy on some of the guests, regardless of their views. Brendan O'Neill is a regular contributor ("Ardent Brexiteer" is quoted almost as often as Tesco Finest!) and Ben Lowry was on recently. Wouldn't mind him or possibly another guest on at the same time to grill these pair on their views.
Brendan O'Neill is an absolutely vile piece of shit!!
I actually feel sorry for Lowry I think he is genuinely stupid and is struggling with the move towards unification!!
I think he was on the news there in the last few days saying about how everybody is overreacting, and we've never closed the pubs etc. You do wonder sometimes about people who are supposedly educated and smart.
On the podcast topic itself:
An Irishman Abroad - Jarlath Regan - good back catalogue with interviews from various backgrounds
Few of the local comedians
Shane Todd - Tea with me
Colin Geddis - General Banter
Aaron McCann - Dirt Civil
Shagged Married Annoyed - light listening about married couple who i'm sure a lot can relate to!
Open Goal - Si Ferry, Kevin Kyle and Paul Slane - scottish football related, with some episodes being interviews with former players
The Nobody Zone is an excellent podcast, about the Irish serial killer in London.
Quote from: cicfada on March 25, 2020, 01:35:53 AM
The Nobody Zone is an excellent podcast, about the Irish serial killer in London.
+1, really enjoying that too.
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Quote from: cicfada on March 25, 2020, 01:35:53 AM
The Nobody Zone is an excellent podcast, about the Irish serial killer in London.
+1, really enjoying that too.
Have been listening to it while out running.
A good Laois man he was too 🙈
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2020, 12:56:01 PM
Quote from: JohnDenver on March 23, 2020, 12:26:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2020, 12:19:56 PM
I follow very few as I don't get to listen to many but when I get a chance i'll listen to the below:
OTB Golf Podcast - Usually once a week
Blindboy Podcast - I only listen to the live podcasts wouldn't be greatly fussed on the others
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien - Some very good interviews with interesting people on it
Ireland Unfiltered with Dion Fanning - Again some good interviews
The Stand with Dunphy - I really enjoy the gangland stuff he did and he has some good interviews as well
Joe Rogan Podcast - I dip in and out if there's a gues I want to listen to. Derren Brown/Tyson Fury/Bill Burr/Jamie Foxx some good ones
I'm sure there are many other good ones but that's what I get the chance to listen to. I'd love to get into Bob Mortimer's podcast Athletico Mince I think he's hilarious and have heard some good skits from it.
Enjoy Dunphy too, although he often goes easy on some of the guests, regardless of their views. Brendan O'Neill is a regular contributor ("Ardent Brexiteer" is quoted almost as often as Tesco Finest!) and Ben Lowry was on recently. Wouldn't mind him or possibly another guest on at the same time to grill these pair on their views.
Brendan O'Neill is an absolutely vile piece of shit!!
I actually feel sorry for Lowry I think he is genuinely stupid and is struggling with the move towards unification!!
You can add Owen Polley onto that list with Lowry ,
On RTE's website there's a very decent library of their radio documentaries, available as podcasts for download
https://www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/podcast_documentaryonone.xml (https://www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/podcast_documentaryonone.xml)
With RTE's website, rule of thumb is turn off adblockers
Colin Murray's new one is very good and his At Home series is worth a listen as well.
Thanks for The Nobody Zone recommendation. Really enjoyed that. Similar style to the Maddie podcast series. I had never heard of Ciaran Kelly beforehand so this was all new to me. Fascinating stuff.
Yeah Nobody Zone was excellent. Is there any others that are similar that are worth listening to?
I listened to the Stand episode 493 with the 3 lads Dunphy Giles Brady picking their best EPL team of this season.
The discussion had hardly started in earnest when war broke out as the young pup Brady took umbrage with one Giles' selections.
And then it was Dunphy's role to calm the storm.
Good fun and possibly a twinge of bias against Man City, hardly noticable though..
Quote from: Main Street on April 08, 2020, 07:12:18 PM
I listened to the Stand episode 493 with the 3 lads Dunphy Giles Brady picking their best EPL team of this season.
The discussion had hardly started in earnest when war broke out as the young pup Brady took umbrage with one Giles' selections.
And then it was Dunphy's role to calm the storm.
Good fun and possibly a twinge of bias against Man City, hardly noticable though..
Haven't listened to that one yet, but when the 3 lads are together they are great fun. Dunphy dislikes City (being a curious mix of a Liverpool supporter and ex-ManU (reserves) player). Giles would generally defend City when Dunphy goes too far. They all hate Pogba, and Ozil too!
Dunphy's covering Covid well, interviews about Spain, Italy, Sweden as well as Ireland, UK, US
Quote from: Hound on April 08, 2020, 09:46:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 08, 2020, 07:12:18 PM
I listened to the Stand episode 493 with the 3 lads Dunphy Giles Brady picking their best EPL team of this season.
The discussion had hardly started in earnest when war broke out as the young pup Brady took umbrage with one Giles' selections.
And then it was Dunphy's role to calm the storm.
Good fun and possibly a twinge of bias against Man City, hardly noticable though..
Haven't listened to that one yet, but when the 3 lads are together they are great fun. Dunphy dislikes City (being a curious mix of a Liverpool supporter and ex-ManU (reserves) player). Giles would generally defend City when Dunphy goes too far. They all hate Pogba, and Ozil too!
Dunphy's covering Covid well, interviews about Spain, Italy, Sweden as well as Ireland, UK, US
Only Brady picked de Bruine ;D
I listened to Stand podcast 683, an interview with the Sweden based journalist Philip O'Connor about covid there. My (non-Irish) wife passing by eavesdropped and remarked with the understatement ´jesus, that guy talks fast'.
Quote from: Main Street on April 10, 2020, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: Hound on April 08, 2020, 09:46:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 08, 2020, 07:12:18 PM
I listened to the Stand episode 493 with the 3 lads Dunphy Giles Brady picking their best EPL team of this season.
The discussion had hardly started in earnest when war broke out as the young pup Brady took umbrage with one Giles' selections.
And then it was Dunphy's role to calm the storm.
Good fun and possibly a twinge of bias against Man City, hardly noticable though..
Haven't listened to that one yet, but when the 3 lads are together they are great fun. Dunphy dislikes City (being a curious mix of a Liverpool supporter and ex-ManU (reserves) player). Giles would generally defend City when Dunphy goes too far. They all hate Pogba, and Ozil too!
Dunphy's covering Covid well, interviews about Spain, Italy, Sweden as well as Ireland, UK, US
Only Brady picked de Bruine ;D
I listened to Stand podcast 683, an interview with the Sweden based journalist Philip O'Connor about covid there. My (non-Irish) wife passing by eavesdropped and remarked with the understatement ´jesus, that guy talks fast'.
Listened to that podcast myself. I normally listen on speed 1.5 myself, so it was a bit of a challenge to pick him up! Wasn't for admitting defeat and reverting to normal speed though.
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on March 22, 2020, 11:33:11 PM
A lot of the podcasts I listen to have already been mentioned on the thread, but I find the following good:
- That Peter Crouch podcast: He seems like a funny down to earth guy and the other 2 aren't afraid to pull him up on things that he takes for granted
- Quickly Kevin, will he score: Excellent 90s football podcast with comedian Josh Widdicombe.
- Irish History podcast with Fin Dwyer
- The 2 Johnnies podcast: This may be old news, but I just found out about these lads recently (I live in Australia) and enjoying their podcast
- The David McWilliams podcast: Find his stuff intriguing. He talks about wide ranges of topics and links it back to economics. Don't need to know anything about economics to enjoy
- Casefile: A good true crime podcast. Produced in Australia, so has an Aussie bias to the crimes they cover, but have done a lot of the bigger worldwide stories like the moors murders etc. If you want to know all the details about Ivan Milat (backpacker murders) or Daniel Morcombe (13 year old that disappeared - how they caught the killer is too unbelievable even for a movie)
- GAA hour with Colm Parkinson: I wasn't a Woolly fan before I started listening, but this is an essential GAA resource. Detailed reviews of games. Any bias are usually stated so you can take it into account. And generally neither the bland 'don't want to offend anyone' type analysis nor the personal attacks (though Parkinson does sometimes use the podcast to further his spats with the likes of Brolly, Poacher etc)
- Mayo News Podcast: For all things one-sided Mayo GAA. Particularly helpful during club season, FBD and league
- Balls.ie: Surprisingly good, though not as good imo since they lost Maurice Brosnan
- Off the ball, Second captains etc
- various AFL podcasts
"Daniel Morcombe"
Just listened to that one, kind of got the jist of how it was gonna get solved from this case "Atif Rafay, along with friend Sebastian Burn" - similar technique, was on a series on Netflix (US)
The scrubs rewatch one with the two main star, Zach and Donald, is pretty good. One episode a week and theyre 2 episodes in.
Bearbrook (start of family DNA), Dirty John, Man in the Window (Golden State killer) , Murder book, Running from Cops (about the making of the show Cops) all US true crime. "Root of Evil" crazy show about a crazy family possibly linked to Black Dahlia case.
"The Dark North" is great show about mafia in Montreal - someone mentioned "Crimetown" it's a bit similar to that, but with insane French Canadian bikers.
BBC show 'Shreds' really good on police corruption, false convictions etc set in Wales. Really good.
Halfway through the Unheard: The Fred and Rosemary West Tapes at the minute. Not sure if it has been mentioned before on here. Interesting stuff. It's not something I would have delved into before.
Probably one for the GAA section, but just listened to Thomas O'Se's podcast with McGeeney. Thought it was damn good.
I'm a few episodes into "Wind of change"
Podcast series about a theory that the song from the skorpians " Wind of Change" was a CIA sponsored phsyops move on Russia round about the time the iron curtain was falling , it goes into detail on how the CIA used Nina Simone and Louis Armstrong in Africa in the 60's to halt the spread of communism
It's actually very interesting and is formatted similar to "the nobody zone " in that it's a documentary type podcast vs a talking shop
I'm enjoying it , it's worth a go
I didn't get the claimed virtue about the Nobody Zone podcast.
The character (ex cop) who wrote the book about the supposed serial killer was exposed as deluded to an unknown extreme.
Apart from that, the English cops got their guy for a murder or two, he claimed he did more and was willing to trade info in order for an easier time but his evidence on the extra murders did not pass muster. The podcast investigator did not come up with any new decent evidence.
Afaics the English cops did alright, they got their man, proved him guilty and did not introduce fantasy conspiracy evidence into the equation.
A couple that have been recommended to me lately - haven't seen them discussed on here:
- 13 Minutes to the Moon
BBC World service produced this -
Season 1 is called How we landed on the moon. Goes through the lead up to the moon landing in great depth. I am on Ep5 and enjoying it. Last episode dealt with the Apollo 1 tragedy.
Season 2 is entitled The Apollo 13 Story
- Guru: The Dark Side of Entitlement
Produced by Wondery, who are famous for Dr Death, Dirty John and others.
I have just listened to episode 1 and intrigued - the story deals with self help, life coach type guru, a pseudo science that is becoming a bit of a growth industry
QuoteJames Arthur Ray was an Oprah-endorsed self-help teacher who achieved fame, fortune, and influence. But friends and family members of his followers questioned his unorthodox methods, and tried to stop him.
I'll second 13 Minutes To The Moon. Just the right amount of geeky engineering content without going overboard, and let's face it it's an interesting story!
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The Nobody Zone is an excellent podcast, about the Irish serial killer in London.
For any of the ones on here who listened to this series, there are now new episodes out as I believe some new evidence has been uncovered.
I like the BBC's Lazarus Heist, a worthwhile podcast that centers on the incredible development of North Korean hackery. It's educational as in explaining in detail how some the outrageous hacks were carried out, dives deep into how the state controlled hacking structure took shape and become a huge foreign currency earner for the stone age state.
One I just got diverted to recently was West Cork , it's about the murder of Sophie Toscan de Plantier in Schull in the late 90's
The true crime podcast thing was kinda overdone for me in the last few years but this one is excellent
It's out since 2018 but has recently released new episodes
Very well produced and worth a listen
Stumbled upon Revolutionary Ireland from lorcan Collins. Its s real find and keeping my newry to Dublin commute occupied recently.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts
29 pages of podcasts. Something for everyone.
The George Gibney podcasts on BBC sounds is excellent. Harrowing at time but really well done.
I love the David McWilliams podcast. Sometimes it takes a bit of focus to take it in, but it's really accessible and the banter with him and his mates is always good crack. Reminiscing about "going on the lash" when he was a young lad, he meets some big names and can tell you what they're like. Apparently Kenneth Clarke is "a bit of craic."
The Irish History Podcast - War of Independence series has been nothing short of fantastic. I've particularly enjoyed the snippets of info about actions in the North. To my own shame I hadn't known much about the stuff that went on up here in those years.
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The Irish History Podcast - War of Independence series has been nothing short of fantastic. I've particularly enjoyed the snippets of info about actions in the North. To my own shame I hadn't known much about the stuff that went on up here in those years.
I have enjoyed that one as well, also BBC sounds have a podcast called "Year 21" with Declan Harvey and Tara Mills which is both informative and entertaining.
Excellent podcast out called 'The Witness: In His Own Words'. Ten episodes of around a half hour each.
It's about the youngest person to ever be entered into the Witness Protection Programme in the south - Joseph O'Callaghan - who from the age of 12 was coerced into working for Dublin gangster Brian Kenny, mostly in dealing heroin, until he eventually escaped Kenny's control and gave a statement to the Gardaí about a murder he knew Kenny and another of his associates had committed.
The podcast is essentially just O'Callaghan telling his story. He comes across as an unbelievably decent human being who has had more trauma in his life than anyone should ever have to deal with.
Yes I listened to this a few weeks ago and it's excellent.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 22, 2020, 01:41:04 PM
I'll second 13 Minutes To The Moon. Just the right amount of geeky engineering content without going overboard, and let's face it it's an interesting story!
Late to this, but that sounds like a good listen.
Will check it out.
Listened to this a few years back. USA in the 1998 World Cup
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/american-fiasco
BBC Sounds, "Bad Cops" a real life resemblance to"The Shield", a podcast drama of events that happened in Baltimore, USA.
Quote from: Snapchap on September 27, 2021, 03:09:57 PM
Excellent podcast out called 'The Witness: In His Own Words'. Ten episodes of around a half hour each.
It's about the youngest person to ever be entered into the Witness Protection Programme in the south - Joseph O'Callaghan - who from the age of 12 was coerced into working for Dublin gangster Brian Kenny, mostly in dealing heroin, until he eventually escaped Kenny's control and gave a statement to the Gardaí about a murder he knew Kenny and another of his associates had committed.
The podcast is essentially just O'Callaghan telling his story. He comes across as an unbelievably decent human being who has had more trauma in his life than anyone should ever have to deal with.
Also listened to it. Would highly recommend.
Madness what goes on in the drugs/gangs game.
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Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 22, 2020, 01:41:04 PM
I'll second 13 Minutes To The Moon. Just the right amount of geeky engineering content without going overboard, and let's face it it's an interesting story!
Late to this, but that sounds like a good listen.
Will check it out.
Finished the first two seasons of 13 Minutes to the Moon.
Great recommendation Tony.
Both seasons excellent and explained things in laymen's terms.
The Apollo 13 season showed how much they had to dumb down or simplify things for the movie (which is still a very good film).
ONE WTF moment for me: Jim Lovell's son being told by his military school physics teacher not to worry about his father because sure it was all fake anyway! :o
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Quote from: Snapchap on September 27, 2021, 03:09:57 PM
Excellent podcast out called 'The Witness: In His Own Words'. Ten episodes of around a half hour each.
It's about the youngest person to ever be entered into the Witness Protection Programme in the south - Joseph O'Callaghan - who from the age of 12 was coerced into working for Dublin gangster Brian Kenny, mostly in dealing heroin, until he eventually escaped Kenny's control and gave a statement to the Gardaí about a murder he knew Kenny and another of his associates had committed.
The podcast is essentially just O'Callaghan telling his story. He comes across as an unbelievably decent human being who has had more trauma in his life than anyone should ever have to deal with.
Also listened to it. Would highly recommend.
Madness what goes on in the drugs/gangs game.
Cheers for this. Decent listen.
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Excellent podcast out called 'The Witness: In His Own Words'. Ten episodes of around a half hour each.
It's about the youngest person to ever be entered into the Witness Protection Programme in the south - Joseph O'Callaghan - who from the age of 12 was coerced into working for Dublin gangster Brian Kenny, mostly in dealing heroin, until he eventually escaped Kenny's control and gave a statement to the Gardaí about a murder he knew Kenny and another of his associates had committed.
The podcast is essentially just O'Callaghan telling his story. He comes across as an unbelievably decent human being who has had more trauma in his life than anyone should ever have to deal with.
Also listened to it. Would highly recommend.
Madness what goes on in the drugs/gangs game.
Cheers for this. Decent listen.
another appreciation post for The Witness. Genuinely shocking and absolutely gripping.
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Excellent podcast out called 'The Witness: In His Own Words'. Ten episodes of around a half hour each.
It's about the youngest person to ever be entered into the Witness Protection Programme in the south - Joseph O'Callaghan - who from the age of 12 was coerced into working for Dublin gangster Brian Kenny, mostly in dealing heroin, until he eventually escaped Kenny's control and gave a statement to the Gardaí about a murder he knew Kenny and another of his associates had committed.
The podcast is essentially just O'Callaghan telling his story. He comes across as an unbelievably decent human being who has had more trauma in his life than anyone should ever have to deal with.
Also listened to it. Would highly recommend.
Madness what goes on in the drugs/gangs game.
Cheers for this. Decent listen.
another appreciation post for The Witness. Genuinely shocking and absolutely gripping.
Another thumbs up from me.
Mostly listen to Sporting/GAA podcasts but found'The Witness' absolutely gripping & listened to it all in one day.
Any other recommendations?
There's a pretty good pod about the Northern Bank raid
Also Joe Rogan and Randall Carlson discussion on extinction level events of the past, the populating of north America and dangers of scientific dogma
Definitely would recommend The Witness podcast best I've heard this year. Joey O'Callaghan was incredibly brave but he still has a life sentence of his own.
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Excellent podcast out called 'The Witness: In His Own Words'. Ten episodes of around a half hour each.
It's about the youngest person to ever be entered into the Witness Protection Programme in the south - Joseph O'Callaghan - who from the age of 12 was coerced into working for Dublin gangster Brian Kenny, mostly in dealing heroin, until he eventually escaped Kenny's control and gave a statement to the Gardaí about a murder he knew Kenny and another of his associates had committed.
The podcast is essentially just O'Callaghan telling his story. He comes across as an unbelievably decent human being who has had more trauma in his life than anyone should ever have to deal with.
Also listened to it. Would highly recommend.
Madness what goes on in the drugs/gangs game.
Cheers for this. Decent listen.
another appreciation post for The Witness. Genuinely shocking and absolutely gripping.
Another thumbs up from me.
Glad yous like it as much as I did. I think the fact that Joseph comes across as such a kind hearted, decent being, makes it all the more fascinating a story. I see he also wrote a book about it. I'm sure there's nothing new in it that hasn't been covered in 5 hours of a podcast, but I would be inclined to buy it purely to give him the support!
Any new recommendations of late? I'm finding myself a little at sea with podcasts at the minute. I still have my go to sporting ones that i enjoy but i havent had a good series in a while.
On a side note, has anyone signed up for Wolly's new one?
GAA
Irish examiner podcast
Our game
Other
David mc Williams- excellent
Joe rogan
If your interested in Middle East conflicts and the mindset of Islam fundamentalist
Conflicted is good
Quote from: Snapchap on September 27, 2021, 03:09:57 PM
Excellent podcast out called 'The Witness: In His Own Words'. Ten episodes of around a half hour each.
It's about the youngest person to ever be entered into the Witness Protection Programme in the south - Joseph O'Callaghan - who from the age of 12 was coerced into working for Dublin gangster Brian Kenny, mostly in dealing heroin, until he eventually escaped Kenny's control and gave a statement to the Gardaí about a murder he knew Kenny and another of his associates had committed.
The podcast is essentially just O'Callaghan telling his story. He comes across as an unbelievably decent human being who has had more trauma in his life than anyone should ever have to deal with.
Thats an outstanding listen. Very dark and very sad but a story that needed told and the podcast does it very well.
Can someone please recommend a podcast worth listening to.
I've come to realise that good ones are very hard to find amidst a minefield of absolute rubbish.
I have my regular GAA ones, and enjoy the Irish History Podcast. Looking for anything history/documentary based? True crime based? Any that have a good story to tell?
Used to like The Rewatchables, movie podcast, but their take on There Will Be Blood this week was awful. The Cine-Files, similar MO. Was a 3 hour pod on the Godfather part 1, 90mins in they were still on the first 15mins of the movie (few tangents thrown in no doubt), found it really interesting how they broke down the making of a masterpiece, the cultural impact and the various protagonists
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Can someone please recommend a podcast worth listening to.
I've come to realise that good ones are very hard to find amidst a minefield of absolute rubbish.
I have my regular GAA ones, and enjoy the Irish History Podcast. Looking for anything history/documentary based? True crime based? Any that have a good story to tell?
Patricia Devlin has a good one if you haven't already listened, Troubles related stuff.
I'm going through "13 minutes to the moon" again.
It's a brilliant podcast on the Apollo missions from the BBC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xttx2 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xttx2)
Quote from: J70 on July 29, 2022, 12:46:04 PM
I'm going through "13 minutes to the moon" again.
It's a brilliant podcast on the Apollo missions from the BBC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xttx2 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xttx2)
It's amazing
Thanks folks. Enough to keep me going for a while there. Also stumbled on James O'Brien's podcast "Full Disclosure" today and seems good. It's not political stuff as per his radio show. Each episode is him interviewing someone different about their life and career. Listened to three episodes today - with Bill Bailey, Ricky Gervais & Jimmy Carr (his guests arent all comedians - far from it) Each of those three were quite good. He's a very good interviewer. Has his research done on his guests but doesn't have his scripted questions. More conversational.
Neil Oliver's history of the British isles.
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Neil Oliver's history of the British isles.
Watched a few of his tv series over the years. Celts and Vikings were the topics, if I remember correctly. Enjoyed them.
An absolute crackpot these days.
Quote from: gallsman on November 23, 2022, 08:02:54 PM
An absolute crackpot these days.
I was talking about his history podcast only , but obviously his opinions don't align with yours so he's a crackpot , ok
I've listened to a number of Neil oliver's items on GB news this last few months, and I've yet to disagree with anything he's said
He's bang on the money with anything to do with cost of living , Tories, covid, etc. Like unionists towards Jimmy nesbitt at the United ireland meeting, maybe some should actually liksten to what he has to say
His history podcasts are very good as well, as is the book on same subject
is he not basically a tory worshipper
Stumbled across Inside the Crime podcast by Newstalk
https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/inside-the-crime
Season 1 is about the Xmas morning murders in Windgap, Kilkenny.
Haven't listened to S2 yet, but it is about Charles Self.
Saw someone talking about real dictators podcast on twitter and it hasn't disappointed
Been listening to a podcast called crime in sports. 2 comedians take an athlete, some really well known some pretty obscure who have been involved in crime. They go through their career and crimes while ripping the piss outta everyone and everything in sight, over 200 episodes done, I started at the beginning and prob 3/4 the way through, some of the best ones are the unknowns. The wrestling ones all seem to be the craziest. Really can't recommend it high enough
Listened to the GAA social podcast with Kevin Hughes today and would highly recommend it. Very good listen.
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Listened to the GAA social podcast with Kevin Hughes today and would highly recommend it. Very good listen.
Was a brilliant listen. He's had a tough life. Really enjoying all the GAA social ones. There was one a few weeks ago with Brendan Deveney which I thought was top class too.
Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is good for passing an hour in the week too. Joes anecdotes are very funny even if the legitimacy of them can be doubted sometimes. The Pat Gilroy one was great.
Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
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Listened to the GAA social podcast with Kevin Hughes today and would highly recommend it. Very good listen.
Was a brilliant listen. He's had a tough life. Really enjoying all the GAA social ones. There was one a few weeks ago with Brendan Deveney which I thought was top class too.
Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is good for passing an hour in the week too. Joes anecdotes are very funny even if the legitimacy of them can be doubted sometimes. The Pat Gilroy one was great.
+1
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
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Listened to the GAA social podcast with Kevin Hughes today and would highly recommend it. Very good listen.
Was a brilliant listen. He's had a tough life. Really enjoying all the GAA social ones. There was one a few weeks ago with Brendan Deveney which I thought was top class too.
Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is good for passing an hour in the week too. Joes anecdotes are very funny even if the legitimacy of them can be doubted sometimes. The Pat Gilroy one was great.
Anything talking about the underachieving donegal sides pre mcguinness is normally good entertainment. Devenney said basically there was boys there who weren't going to play but were class craic on the beer so they held onto them lol
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
No you aren't. That's the sort of stuff that "sells" though nowadays.
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
No you aren't. That's the sort of stuff that "sells" though nowadays.
I dont mind that if it's an interesting story. It has been nice to see/hear a more personal side to some GAA stars. I'm not sure the Francie one should have went ahead though. It sounds like it would be great to get an exclusive etc but i just felt for the lad having to endure something he clearly isnt comfortable with.
The Joe Brolly podcast has been off to a good start. Joe has found a platform where he can ramble out all of his musings and wont really be cut off or challenged too much.
Is Brolly's Free?
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Is Brolly's Free?
There are plenty of podcast apps like PlayerFM were you will find it for free yeah. I listen to it on Spotify. It's called Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning.
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
No you aren't. That's the sort of stuff that "sells" though nowadays.
I dont mind that if it's an interesting story. It has been nice to see/hear a more personal side to some GAA stars. I'm not sure the Francie one should have went ahead though. It sounds like it would be great to get an exclusive etc but i just felt for the lad having to endure something he clearly isnt comfortable with.
The Joe Brolly podcast has been off to a good start. Joe has found a platform where he can ramble out all of his musings and wont really be cut off or challenged too much.
I liked Francie's. He spoke better than I thought he was going to.
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
No you aren't. That's the sort of stuff that "sells" though nowadays.
True enough. In fairness, Laochra Gael has went that way recently also.
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
No you aren't. That's the sort of stuff that "sells" though nowadays.
Noticed this some time back. It's been getting far too dependant on trying to get guests with emotional back stories.
Such stories can be interesting but it just feels almost relentless with the GAA Social. Actual football chat seems a secondary concern a lot of the time.
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
No you aren't. That's the sort of stuff that "sells" though nowadays.
Noticed this some time back. It's been getting far too dependant on trying to get guests with emotional back stories.
Such stories can be interesting but it just feels almost relentless with the GAA Social. Actual football chat seems a secondary concern a lot of the time.
There's only so much to be said about football and most top sportsmen don't give too much football knowledge away- the omertà of the changing room etc. However , the back stories for me are brilliant. High achievers letting us into their lives , and how they aren't perfect , but weathered the storm and went on to achieve great things . Invaluable Lessons in persistence, resilience and character that Are much more important than the 2:03 I scored against Roscommon. Niblock and Mcconville are hitting the right notes, in that respect. Just setting the context and allowing the personalities and life lessons to shine through. The Kevin Hughes podcast was outstanding .
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
No you aren't. That's the sort of stuff that "sells" though nowadays.
Noticed this some time back. It's been getting far too dependant on trying to get guests with emotional back stories.
Such stories can be interesting but it just feels almost relentless with the GAA Social. Actual football chat seems a secondary concern a lot of the time.
There's only so much to be said about football and most top sportsmen don't give too much football knowledge away- the omertà of the changing room etc. However , the back stories for me are brilliant. High achievers letting us into their lives , and how they aren't perfect , but weathered the storm and went on to achieve great things . Invaluable Lessons in persistence, resilience and character that Are much more important than the 2:03 I scored against Roscommon. Niblock and Mcconville are hitting the right notes, in that respect. Just setting the context and allowing the personalities and life lessons to shine through. The Kevin Hughes podcast was outstanding .
Like I say, there's such a thing as balance. If I want a podcast about self help and life lessons in resilience, there's an industry churning them out. If I want one where guests talk nothing but football, there's an ocean of those too. If you want a bit of a mix, then the GAA Social just isn't quite there. Still a top podcast but their choice of guests does suggest that they are still far too obsessed with stories of people with stories about sickness and death. It's meant to be first and foremost a GAA podcast after all. Sometimes feels like they get someone on purely for the emotional back story and they have to talk a token bit of football at the start but just can't wait to get stuck into the sickness and death stuff.
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
Yes it's like the xfactor of the gaa. I get that it's something different to the other podcasts and often it's a good listen but i prefer the ones that focus on the football. Smaller fish is the best imo but it's behind a paywall.
The Examiner one is the best I think. All football and coaching all the time. It's recently behind a paywall but I figured €10 for 10 weeks wasn't bad for something I really enjoy listening to.
Smaller Fosh definitely has good contributors but I can't have Wooly at all.
The Kevin Hughes podcast was very moving. I find it very interesting to listen to these men who you watched for years and only really thought of them as a footballer with X qualities. The Hughes podcast more than any other was a real eye opener into the quality of human being they are. He came across as an outstanding person who has experienced highs and lows which were off the scale.
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Gaa social a fantastic podcast. You wouldn't get a much better one than the Brian canavan episode. Must listen to the Kevin hughes one.
Am I the only one who thinks they are constantly a sad story :o
No you aren't. That's the sort of stuff that "sells" though nowadays.
Noticed this some time back. It's been getting far too dependant on trying to get guests with emotional back stories.
Such stories can be interesting but it just feels almost relentless with the GAA Social. Actual football chat seems a secondary concern a lot of the time.
There's only so much to be said about football and most top sportsmen don't give too much football knowledge away- the omertà of the changing room etc. However , the back stories for me are brilliant. High achievers letting us into their lives , and how they aren't perfect , but weathered the storm and went on to achieve great things . Invaluable Lessons in persistence, resilience and character that Are much more important than the 2:03 I scored against Roscommon. Niblock and Mcconville are hitting the right notes, in that respect. Just setting the context and allowing the personalities and life lessons to shine through. The Kevin Hughes podcast was outstanding .
Like I say, there's such a thing as balance. If I want a podcast about self help and life lessons in resilience, there's an industry churning them out. If I want one where guests talk nothing but football, there's an ocean of those too. If you want a bit of a mix, then the GAA Social just isn't quite there. Still a top podcast but their choice of guests does suggest that they are still far too obsessed with stories of people with stories about sickness and death. It's meant to be first and foremost a GAA podcast after all. Sometimes feels like they get someone on purely for the emotional back story and they have to talk a token bit of football at the start but just can't wait to get stuck into the sickness and death stuff.
Laochra Gael has gone too much in that direction. The noel o Leary and Johnny mc giurk ones were so depressing. I get that people have troubled times in their lives , but their troubles completely diminished anything they ever did on the pitch .
Yeah Laochra Gael the same now, this stuff is all you really see on tv now. Every reality tv star now makes a documentary about some "demon" within them.
Gaa social started off decent but it's definitely too heavy at times. The Francie episode was shite god love him being corralled into it. And is it me or does niblock blow a serious amount of smoke up guests arses, a certain degree of fawning whilst Oisin getting money for old rope riding shotgun.
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on May 28, 2023, 10:55:24 AM
Gaa social started off decent but it's definitely too heavy at times. The Francie episode was shite god love him being corralled into it. And is it me or does niblock blow a serious amount of smoke up guests arses, a certain degree of fawning whilst Oisin getting money for old rope riding shotgun.
These things start out well intentioned but then start to drift to the 'stories' adter a series.
Jesus tough crowd in here. GAA social is a brilliant podcast.
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2023, 03:34:13 PM
Jesus tough crowd in here. GAA social is a brilliant podcast.
Started well but then drifts to the background stories - like X-Factor and Laochra Gael etc.
They all seem to do this after a while. Maybe run out of people to do stories on.
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Jesus tough crowd in here. GAA social is a brilliant podcast.
Great listen, but can't rest on their laurels, hope they reach out to Marty
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Jesus tough crowd in here. GAA social is a brilliant podcast.
Great listen, but can't rest on their laurels, hope they reach out to Marty
Errr, I'm not rhe only one saying that. As a matter of fact, it was raised by somebody else.
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Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2023, 03:34:13 PM
Jesus tough crowd in here. GAA social is a brilliant podcast.
Great listen, but can't rest on their laurels, hope they reach out to Marty
Errr, I'm not rhe only one saying that. As a matter of fact, it was raised by somebody else.
;D, who doesn't enjoy a bit of emotion once a week?!
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on May 28, 2023, 10:55:24 AM
Gaa social started off decent but it's definitely too heavy at times. The Francie episode was shite god love him being corralled into it. And is it me or does niblock blow a serious amount of smoke up guests arses, a certain degree of fawning whilst Oisin getting money for old rope riding shotgun.
Should have just cut it short when they had to talk about the scenery around Crossmaglen
I thought Francie's was a gripping episode, just how many words could Thomas extract from the taciturn Francie before the 'interview' ended. There were some patches where dead air blew up a storm, inspiring an avalanche of words from an ever frantic Thomas, to which Francie would invariably reply after yet another pause, 'yes'/'could be'/ 'don't remember'.
There is a unique feature with the GAA social (well apart from managing to almost humanise Tyronies), according to Thomas each and every last week's podcast was the best ever podcast they have ever done, revealing deep deep stuff, the deepest ever revealed not just on GAA social but on Irish airwaves.
That said, I do enjoy it and am a regular listener.
As much as the Kevin Hughes episode was good, yesterday's was rubbish. No preparation, no insight, no analysis and loads of pregnant pauses.
For example, in reviewing the Armagh Westmeath game, T asks O, do you think the best team lost?
Pause
To tell you the truth I don't know
Quote from: Main Street on May 29, 2023, 10:12:39 PM
I thought Francie's was a gripping episode, just how many words could Thomas extract from the taciturn Francie before the 'interview' ended. There were some patches where dead air blew up a storm, inspiring an avalanche of words from an ever frantic Thomas, to which Francie would invariably reply after yet another pause, 'yes'/'could be'/ 'don't remember'.
There is a unique feature with the GAA social (well apart from managing to almost humanise Tyronies), according to Thomas each and every last week's podcast was the best ever podcast they have ever done, revealing deep deep stuff, the deepest ever revealed not just on GAA social but on Irish airwaves.
That said, I do enjoy it and am a regular listener.
;D I agree with all of that. I enjoyed Francie and yes every week the best ever. I don't know how they will keep getting better forever.
Niblock always asks the question - now what do you mean by that?
Quote from: Main Street on May 29, 2023, 10:12:39 PM
I thought Francie's was a gripping episode, just how many words could Thomas extract from the taciturn Francie before the 'interview' ended. There were some patches where dead air blew up a storm, inspiring an avalanche of words from an ever frantic Thomas, to which Francie would invariably reply after yet another pause, 'yes'/'could be'/ 'don't remember'.
There is a unique feature with the GAA social (well apart from managing to almost humanise Tyronies), according to Thomas each and every last week's podcast was the best ever podcast they have ever done, revealing deep deep stuff, the deepest ever revealed not just on GAA social but on Irish airwaves.
That said, I do enjoy it and am a regular listener.
Firstly I like the podcast. But the Francie one wasn't their best. Francie isn't an outgoing character and it reminded me of some of those Keane interviews were he says nothing of interest. I get why Francie doesn't do them, he has nothing he wants to say. Thomas is a good interviewer and he should have known not to bother interviewing him. I actually got interrupted about 10 mins from the end of it and didn't bother going back to finish it.
He has done some really good ones though. The Aoife Lennon one is excellent. Brian Canavan, Jarlath Burns and the Mark Lynch ones are very good. They've got that human story that maybe I'm into.
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Niblock always asks the question - now what do you mean by that?
Could you tell us a little more, inasmuch as you're comfortable with....
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Quote from: Main Street on May 29, 2023, 10:12:39 PM
I thought Francie's was a gripping episode, just how many words could Thomas extract from the taciturn Francie before the 'interview' ended. There were some patches where dead air blew up a storm, inspiring an avalanche of words from an ever frantic Thomas, to which Francie would invariably reply after yet another pause, 'yes'/'could be'/ 'don't remember'.
There is a unique feature with the GAA social (well apart from managing to almost humanise Tyronies), according to Thomas each and every last week's podcast was the best ever podcast they have ever done, revealing deep deep stuff, the deepest ever revealed not just on GAA social but on Irish airwaves.
That said, I do enjoy it and am a regular listener.
Firstly I like the podcast. But the Francie one wasn't their best. Francie isn't an outgoing character and it reminded me of some of those Keane interviews were he says nothing of interest. I get why Francie doesn't do them, he has nothing he wants to say. Thomas is a good interviewer and he should have known not to bother interviewing him. I actually got interrupted about 10 mins from the end of it and didn't bother going back to finish it.
He has done some really good ones though. The Aoife Lennon one is excellent. Brian Canavan, Jarlath Burns and the Mark Lynch ones are very good. They've got that human story that maybe I'm into.
The Devenney and Kilpatrick ones I felt were also good.
Have only recently started listening to them. Thought the Brian Canavan one was excellent. Gave a great insight into him as a person. The Kevin Hughes one was very moving and had me gripped listening to him. I've never met Kevin but he came across as a very decent, well grounded individual.
I'm not sure Michael Parkinson could have got more out of Francie. Thomas tried but it was hard work. There were a few snippets that made it worth listening to and the very fact that we got to hear him speak at all was novel in itself.
I do enjoy the BBC GAA Social. Many of them have been top notch and there is a good balance between football or hurling, depending on who is being interviewed, and other life events.
The Kevin Hughes one last week will be hard to follow this week. Unreal what that man has gone through. He is a good talker, and in fairness Thomas let him talk for long period without butting in (as there was no need to interrupt).
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Have only recently started listening to them. Thought the Brian Canavan one was excellent. Gave a great insight into him as a person. The Kevin Hughes one was very moving and had me gripped listening to him. I've never met Kevin but he came across as a very decent, well grounded individual.
I'm not sure Michael Parkinson could have got more out of Francie. Thomas tried but it was hard work. There were a few snippets that made it worth listening to and the very fact that we got to hear him speak at all was novel in itself.
The fact that FB never did interviews meant there would be a greater interest to hear them speak. I think Ciaran McDonald was similar, did all his talking on the pitch, however I think I saw him being interviewed once on 2nd Captains, came across very well.
The Philly McMahon one is good
Niblock with another one on the way. Phenomenal. Beyond powerful
I thought Oisin wasn't great with being impartial this week with RON etc. He didn't sound too happy with Enda McGinley lol. I think McGinley a very good pundit but is very biased when it comes to Tyrone. McConville the same with Armagh though so no really a leg to stand on.
I still thought Brian Canavan was the best one and tbh I always found his voice very annoying commentating etc so wasn't sure I would have been a fan but it was very good.
I think the quality of Oisins punditry has gone down a level this year probably because of the gig he took on at Wicklow. He no longer views the game as a spectator as he is part of the coaching fraternity. So he doesn't call out some of the rubbish on view and tends to sit on the fence a lot more. Maybe that was to be expected but I don't think a current manager should be doing punditry work.
Enda McGinley knows the game inside out alright but the balance has now switched firmly in favour of cold hard analysis rather than any form of entertainment. That seems to be what RTE in particular want but the matches are often turgid enough without listening to more dreary stats based analysis. I'd listen to the BBC social which has been excellent with all of the back stories which I'd prefer to the more analysis driven podcasts. Parkinson is the best of those as he has the balance right between entertainment as well as being very knowledgable, will give an actual opinion, has good guests and is an astute analyst himself.
Is Parkinson's one worth paying for? I used to enjoy his GAA Hour one a few years back.
Devenney had him on last week on his Donegal podcast and gave him a chance to push it. From the sounds of it Devenney is one of Parkinson's regular guests, along with Aaron Kernan (who also comes on Devenney's one a couple of times each season).
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Is Parkinson's one worth paying for? I used to enjoy his GAA Hour one a few years back.
Devenney had him on last week on his Donegal podcast and gave him a chance to push it. From the sounds of it Devenney is one of Parkinson's regular guests, along with Aaron Kernan (who also comes on Devenney's one a couple of times each season).
Personally I'd say yes. Devenney is a great character and Aaron Kernan is also an excellent pundit. Cian Ward and Conan Doherty do be on as guests as well and both are very good too. There are loads of shows during peak season (more than you could actually listen to) and if you want hurling there are previews and reviews weekly also. I think its very good value for £5/month.
On the RON incident, McGinley said rabbit punch or punches were used* but McConville said he must have x-ray vision as there is no evidence of it. Both are pundits I respect a lot so just wondering who is correct?
*full disclosure I didn't see the Sunday Game so am basing this from what I heard on BBC GAA Social podcast.
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Is Parkinson's one worth paying for? I used to enjoy his GAA Hour one a few years back.
Devenney had him on last week on his Donegal podcast and gave him a chance to push it. From the sounds of it Devenney is one of Parkinson's regular guests, along with Aaron Kernan (who also comes on Devenney's one a couple of times each season).
Personally I'd say yes. Devenney is a great character and Aaron Kernan is also an excellent pundit. Cian Ward and Conan Doherty do be on as guests as well and both are very good too. There are loads of shows during peak season (more than you could actually listen to) and if you want hurling there are previews and reviews weekly also. I think its very good value for £5/month.
I'll try it out so!
Quote from: CK_Redhand on June 06, 2023, 06:52:24 PM
On the RON incident, McGinley said rabbit punch or punches were used* but McConville said he must have x-ray vision as there is no evidence of it. Both are pundits I respect a lot so just wondering who is correct?
*full disclosure I didn't see the Sunday Game so am basing this from what I heard on BBC GAA Social podcast.
Oisin was a wee bit bitter on it I thought. RON overstepped the mark and was highlighted throwing a dig. McGinley even said that Tyrone should have had a man black carded in same incident. McConville should have played it with a straight bat, "there's learnings from the game and I'm sure Rian will grow going forward".
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Is Parkinson's one worth paying for? I used to enjoy his GAA Hour one a few years back.
Devenney had him on last week on his Donegal podcast and gave him a chance to push it. From the sounds of it Devenney is one of Parkinson's regular guests, along with Aaron Kernan (who also comes on Devenney's one a couple of times each season).
Personally I'd say yes. Devenney is a great character and Aaron Kernan is also an excellent pundit. Cian Ward and Conan Doherty do be on as guests as well and both are very good too. There are loads of shows during peak season (more than you could actually listen to) and if you want hurling there are previews and reviews weekly also. I think its very good value for £5/month.
I'll try it out so!
I listen to The Football Pod, RTE and the GAA social podcasts. I subscribed to the Smaller Fish one last week and I find it much more insightful than the other 3. Wooly and the guests (generally) just seem to be more knowledgable on football and be willing to give views that are beyond the normal run of the mill.
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On the RON incident, McGinley said rabbit punch or punches were used* but McConville said he must have x-ray vision as there is no evidence of it. Both are pundits I respect a lot so just wondering who is correct?
*full disclosure I didn't see the Sunday Game so am basing this from what I heard on BBC GAA Social podcast.
Oisin was a wee bit bitter on it I thought. RON overstepped the mark and was highlighted throwing a dig. McGinley even said that Tyrone should have had a man black carded in same incident. McConville should have played it with a straight bat, "there's learnings from the game and I'm sure Rian will grow going forward".
He failed to mention the knee to the head. I thought Niblock was a bit weak in his questioning too and didnt really challenge McConvilles ridiculous narrative that Rian needs protected.
What does Rian need protected from?!
Do people not need defending from Rian?
It's a real weakness with some pundits. And they just come across as stupid c*nts when they do it. We've seen it with Henry Shefflin when Richie Hogan was sent off in the AIF and Shane Dowling was at the same shite over a Limerick incident as well. Just play it straight. You look like a bitter shithead when you don't.
Just to re-state what I posted before on Wooly/Smaller Fish/Gaa Hour:
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What grates with me about Wooly's show (at least when he was with The GAA Hour) is that he always had guests who agreed with every word he said on any topic. There never was any sort of two sided debate to be had on anything.
I recall when the debate was raging about the upcoming vote on championship restructuring a while back, and when everyone was pushing 'Proposal B' Cahair O'Kane was a guest on Off the Ball, and he was actually arguing against the ratification of Proposal B - saying that as a proposal, it was 'almost' spot on but that we shouldn't settle for 'almost' and that it will be generations before it will ever be revisited, so it needs to be done right. He made a great argument, and the debate between him and the presenter who was in favour of Proposal B was properly interesting. It was a proper delve into the pros and cons of Proposal B.
Then I listened to The GAA Hour. Wooly went on one of his lengthy rants about how stupid it would be to not back Proposal B, then threw out a few personal digs at people who were opposing it, then he brought on his guest Conor Henehan and the two of them spent the guts of a half hour or more agreeing with eachother and making the same points. No debate whatsoever. It was just tedious stuff.
Haven't listened to his new show, because I can't imagine it being any different.
Anyone care to shed any light on whether Smaller Fish is more of the same "yes I agree with you Wooly" as was on GAA Hour? Or is there actually a bit of debate thrown in?
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Just to re-state what I posted before on Wooly/Smaller Fish/Gaa Hour:
Quote from: Snapchap on March 30, 2022, 10:06:43 AM
What grates with me about Wooly's show (at least when he was with The GAA Hour) is that he always had guests who agreed with every word he said on any topic. There never was any sort of two sided debate to be had on anything.
I recall when the debate was raging about the upcoming vote on championship restructuring a while back, and when everyone was pushing 'Proposal B' Cahair O'Kane was a guest on Off the Ball, and he was actually arguing against the ratification of Proposal B - saying that as a proposal, it was 'almost' spot on but that we shouldn't settle for 'almost' and that it will be generations before it will ever be revisited, so it needs to be done right. He made a great argument, and the debate between him and the presenter who was in favour of Proposal B was properly interesting. It was a proper delve into the pros and cons of Proposal B.
Then I listened to The GAA Hour. Wooly went on one of his lengthy rants about how stupid it would be to not back Proposal B, then threw out a few personal digs at people who were opposing it, then he brought on his guest Conor Henehan and the two of them spent the guts of a half hour or more agreeing with eachother and making the same points. No debate whatsoever. It was just tedious stuff.
Haven't listened to his new show, because I can't imagine it being any different.
Anyone care to shed any light on whether Smaller Fish is more of the same "yes I agree with you Wooly" as was on GAA Hour? Or is there actually a bit of debate thrown in?
Some of the panel regulary pulls him up on things apart from Conan. Wooly is a marmite type person but his podcast is superior to all the others. I wouldn't miss it where the other ones I can take them or leave them. I find Aaron Kernan excellent on the show as well.
So you don't get enough shite from the match chat before the games, at half time and at the end plus TSG that ye are paying for other people to talk shite and listen to hard luck stories? Its like people buying water ffs!
Worlds gone nuts I tell ya
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Niblock with another one on the way. Phenomenal. Beyond powerful
Has he a new podcast coming out?
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Niblock with another one on the way. Phenomenal. Beyond powerful
Has he a new podcast coming out?
Sambo acc to his twitter
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Niblock with another one on the way. Phenomenal. Beyond powerful
Has he a new podcast coming out?
Sambo acc to his twitter
Not sure what will be new from the Laochra Gael last year but Niblock keeps saying how "powerful" it is
The title alone, The remarkable Sambo McNaughton 🤦♂️
Very trope-ish and a self parody at this stage.
If every episode and guest is as phenomenal and unique as Tom suggests when are they gonna fall into the normal range or is he just totally off the spectrum?
Tagline seems to be we do things different on this pod, which long story short amounts to taking Ask Oisin questions from Twitter.
There is a definite bi-polar element to it, as with the media in general
I assume Niblock is going for some podcast award with all the misery porn "powerful" episodes
Quote from: Snapchap on June 07, 2023, 10:45:56 AM
Just to re-state what I posted before on Wooly/Smaller Fish/Gaa Hour:
Quote from: Snapchap on March 30, 2022, 10:06:43 AM
What grates with me about Wooly's show (at least when he was with The GAA Hour) is that he always had guests who agreed with every word he said on any topic. There never was any sort of two sided debate to be had on anything.
I recall when the debate was raging about the upcoming vote on championship restructuring a while back, and when everyone was pushing 'Proposal B' Cahair O'Kane was a guest on Off the Ball, and he was actually arguing against the ratification of Proposal B - saying that as a proposal, it was 'almost' spot on but that we shouldn't settle for 'almost' and that it will be generations before it will ever be revisited, so it needs to be done right. He made a great argument, and the debate between him and the presenter who was in favour of Proposal B was properly interesting. It was a proper delve into the pros and cons of Proposal B.
Then I listened to The GAA Hour. Wooly went on one of his lengthy rants about how stupid it would be to not back Proposal B, then threw out a few personal digs at people who were opposing it, then he brought on his guest Conor Henehan and the two of them spent the guts of a half hour or more agreeing with eachother and making the same points. No debate whatsoever. It was just tedious stuff.
Haven't listened to his new show, because I can't imagine it being any different.
Anyone care to shed any light on whether Smaller Fish is more of the same "yes I agree with you Wooly" as was on GAA Hour? Or is there actually a bit of debate thrown in?
Cian disagreed with him on Sunday night's episode around Wooly's desire to change the rules to keep 6 men inside both 45s.
Wooly just seems to be "smarter" than the other podcasts, ie he actually does a bit of thinking about the game as opposed to doing the lame Sunday Game type analysis that seems to be par for the course. Even if you don't agree with what he says it's obvious that he does think about the game.
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Quote from: Snapchap on June 07, 2023, 10:45:56 AM
Just to re-state what I posted before on Wooly/Smaller Fish/Gaa Hour:
Quote from: Snapchap on March 30, 2022, 10:06:43 AM
What grates with me about Wooly's show (at least when he was with The GAA Hour) is that he always had guests who agreed with every word he said on any topic. There never was any sort of two sided debate to be had on anything.
I recall when the debate was raging about the upcoming vote on championship restructuring a while back, and when everyone was pushing 'Proposal B' Cahair O'Kane was a guest on Off the Ball, and he was actually arguing against the ratification of Proposal B - saying that as a proposal, it was 'almost' spot on but that we shouldn't settle for 'almost' and that it will be generations before it will ever be revisited, so it needs to be done right. He made a great argument, and the debate between him and the presenter who was in favour of Proposal B was properly interesting. It was a proper delve into the pros and cons of Proposal B.
Then I listened to The GAA Hour. Wooly went on one of his lengthy rants about how stupid it would be to not back Proposal B, then threw out a few personal digs at people who were opposing it, then he brought on his guest Conor Henehan and the two of them spent the guts of a half hour or more agreeing with eachother and making the same points. No debate whatsoever. It was just tedious stuff.
Haven't listened to his new show, because I can't imagine it being any different.
Anyone care to shed any light on whether Smaller Fish is more of the same "yes I agree with you Wooly" as was on GAA Hour? Or is there actually a bit of debate thrown in?
Cian disagreed with him on Sunday night's episode around Wooly's desire to change the rules to keep 6 men inside both 45s.
Wooly just seems to be "smarter" than the other podcasts, ie he actually does a bit of thinking about the game as opposed to doing the lame Sunday Game type analysis that seems to be par for the course. Even if you don't agree with what he says it's obvious that he does think about the game.
He does think about it. But he's right and you're wrong. I can't have him. And looks like he needs a f**king bath.
Someone who says Flopp and Loserpool criticsing an adult's debating skills ::)
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Someone who says Flopp and Loserpool criticsing an adult's debating skills ::)
But f**k sake like, I'm (successfully) winding up Loserpool heads, he does this for a living.
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Quote from: blasmere on June 07, 2023, 04:36:19 PM
Someone who says Flopp and Loserpool criticsing an adult's debating skills ::)
But f**k sake like, I'm (successfully) winding up Loserpool heads, he does this for a living.
I'm not a liverpool fan, just think when someone is a dick they're a dick...
Nothing wrong with having a joke, try and make if funny at least!
Best function on here is the Ignore one. I would urge everyone to try it
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 07, 2023, 05:25:31 PM
Best function on here is the Ignore one. I would urge everyone to try it
Now now!! Sure where's the craic in that?
Who posted that 😉😃
Actually agreed with you on something earlier (podcast post actually) but couldnt bring myself to post it 😃
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Quote from: Smokin Joe on June 07, 2023, 02:53:29 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on June 07, 2023, 10:45:56 AM
Just to re-state what I posted before on Wooly/Smaller Fish/Gaa Hour:
Quote from: Snapchap on March 30, 2022, 10:06:43 AM
What grates with me about Wooly's show (at least when he was with The GAA Hour) is that he always had guests who agreed with every word he said on any topic. There never was any sort of two sided debate to be had on anything.
I recall when the debate was raging about the upcoming vote on championship restructuring a while back, and when everyone was pushing 'Proposal B' Cahair O'Kane was a guest on Off the Ball, and he was actually arguing against the ratification of Proposal B - saying that as a proposal, it was 'almost' spot on but that we shouldn't settle for 'almost' and that it will be generations before it will ever be revisited, so it needs to be done right. He made a great argument, and the debate between him and the presenter who was in favour of Proposal B was properly interesting. It was a proper delve into the pros and cons of Proposal B.
Then I listened to The GAA Hour. Wooly went on one of his lengthy rants about how stupid it would be to not back Proposal B, then threw out a few personal digs at people who were opposing it, then he brought on his guest Conor Henehan and the two of them spent the guts of a half hour or more agreeing with eachother and making the same points. No debate whatsoever. It was just tedious stuff.
Haven't listened to his new show, because I can't imagine it being any different.
Anyone care to shed any light on whether Smaller Fish is more of the same "yes I agree with you Wooly" as was on GAA Hour? Or is there actually a bit of debate thrown in?
Cian disagreed with him on Sunday night's episode around Wooly's desire to change the rules to keep 6 men inside both 45s.
Wooly just seems to be "smarter" than the other podcasts, ie he actually does a bit of thinking about the game as opposed to doing the lame Sunday Game type analysis that seems to be par for the course. Even if you don't agree with what he says it's obvious that he does think about the game.
He does think about it. But he's right and you're wrong. I can't have him. And looks like he needs a f**king bath.
Wooly has his opinion and stands by it. He is up for a debate and can come around to the others opinion. I find his podcast a great listen and the best of the bunch
Ronnie O'Sullivan worth a listen to on Desert Island Discs. Still idolised the da and he talks openly about his murder conviction but nobody seems to ask him about the victim and if it impacted their relationship. I wonder does he embargo it. Anyway worth a listen.
Sambo one was good on GAA Social.
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
For sure, but most of the players on that team were good enough, unfortunately the gap started then to become wider and we couldn't keep up
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
In my opinion there were better players on that Antrim team but they had a much lower profile
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2023, 10:56:52 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
In my opinion there were better players on that Antrim team but they had a much lower profile
They would say round the Dall that he wasn't even the best McNaughton on the team.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 07, 2023, 07:07:36 PM
Ronnie O'Sullivan worth a listen to on Desert Island Discs. Still idolised the da and he talks openly about his murder conviction but nobody seems to ask him about the victim and if it impacted their relationship. I wonder does he embargo it. Anyway worth a listen.
They are the sins of the father who has according to Ronnie "repeatedly expressed how sorry he is to the victim's family and to the authorities."
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2023, 10:56:52 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
In my opinion there were better players on that Antrim team but they had a much lower profile
He has a high enough profile alright.
Other players were a lot better but it'd be a good thread - players who have a higher profile than their talents 'deserve', if that's the right word.
Some players get it because of one heroic game they played or because they had a certain style/haircut etc.
Quote from: marty34 on June 08, 2023, 12:31:49 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2023, 10:56:52 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
In my opinion there were better players on that Antrim team but they had a much lower profile
He has a high enough profile alright.
Other players were a lot better but it'd be a good thread - players who have a higher profile than their talents 'deserve', if that's the right word.
Some players get it because of one heroic game they played or because they had a certain style/haircut etc.
Aidan O'Shea.
If Rian needs protected why did he drive the shoulder into the back of Glass during the parade at the Ulster Final. His constant hard man antics are laughable at this stage. Mcgeeney might have a part to play however as Armagh are constantly at it. Closed fist tackling etc.
Quote from: Snapchap on June 08, 2023, 06:38:21 AM
Quote from: marty34 on June 08, 2023, 12:31:49 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2023, 10:56:52 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
In my opinion there were better players on that Antrim team but they had a much lower profile
He has a high enough profile alright.
Other players were a lot better but it'd be a good thread - players who have a higher profile than their talents 'deserve', if that's the right word.
Some players get it because of one heroic game they played or because they had a certain style/haircut etc.
Aidan O'Shea.
In fairness Aidan seems to be living up to the hype this year.
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
He was gifted and a real battler but there were better players in that antrim era on his own club team. He had a unique style about him which made him more of a name and he has always had a high profile since that which keeps him more in those conversations.
That was a good era for antrim hurling though and he definitely held his own against pretty much any southern opposition in that era.
Quote from: imtommygunn on June 08, 2023, 08:29:44 AM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
He was gifted and a real battler but there were better players in that antrim era on his own club team. He had a unique style about him which made him more of a name and he has always had a high profile since that which keeps him more in those conversations.
That was a good era for antrim hurling though and he definitely held his own against pretty much any southern opposition in that era.
Didnt start on u-14 team then when was u16 was motm in county final some development there in a short period of time.
Sambo's story made a good podcast, though I was bit peeved when Thomas interrupted one of his stories as he was about to tell of his daughter's reaction to the TG4 doc, she had just rushed into his house and .....
It's bad enough for a person like Sambo to get abuse from his peers at school but to get it from his teachers as well, that takes the biscuit. Little doubt (relative to other areas) that a high proportion of sadistic cnts ended up in the teaching profession or just acquired the art in the job.
Quote from: Main Street on June 08, 2023, 03:37:41 PM
Sambo's story made a good podcast, though I was bit peeved when Thomas interrupted one of his stories as he was about to tell of his daughter's reaction to the TG4 doc, she had just rushed into his house and .....
It's bad enough for a person like Sambo to get abuse from his peers at school but to get it from his teachers as well, that takes the biscuit. Little doubt (relative to other areas) that a high proportion of sadistic cnts ended up in the teaching profession or just acquired the art in the job.
Significant pinch of salt with this element.
Our Irish citizens trapped across the wrong side of the borderline are prone to exclaim that nobody down south understands their experience, therefore I humbly decided to give a little bit of my time trying to understand some chapters of how they became the way they are, that's why I started to listen more to BBC radio ulster and happened upon Thomas and Oisín.
As an aside, if you thought nordies didn't have a sense of humour, then give a listen to the side splitting selected recordings of the Gerry Anderson Show, to be found in the BBC archives.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p071wzdt (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p071wzdt)
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2023, 12:00:01 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2023, 10:56:52 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on June 07, 2023, 10:36:13 PM
How good was sambo? Would he have matched up against his southern counterparts?
In my opinion there were better players on that Antrim team but they had a much lower profile
They would say round the Dall that he wasn't even the best McNaughton on the team.
Danny & James both better hurlers apparently and if you were talking to a different person they'd tell you that Sambos brother Shane was a better player.
Probably the third best player in the famous Cushendall half back line after James & Leonard
Quote from: Two Hands FFS on June 09, 2023, 11:11:01 PM
Probably the third best player in the famous Cushendall half back line after James & Leonard
Yep what a played Leonard was, but much too quiet and unassuming to seek the profile some did
Listening to the social from Monday and ye can be sure Thomas checks here for his reviews, the feedback sounded exactly like comments here ;)
I do like Joe Brolly's new podcast.
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 14, 2023, 12:06:21 PM
I do like Joe Brolly's new podcast.
Brolly is great to listen to. Don't take his too seriously and he's grand.
He has plenty of stories and is a great story teller.
I like his articles in the newspaper also.
Quote from: marty34 on June 14, 2023, 12:25:05 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 14, 2023, 12:06:21 PM
I do like Joe Brolly's new podcast.
Brolly is great to listen to. Don't take his too seriously and he's grand.
He has plenty of stories and is a great story teller.
I like his articles in the newspaper also.
Brilliant listen. Not sure if it's fact or fiction but he's a great story teller.
He told a great one about Bernard Brogan in his latest episode. Whether it's true or not is another matter :D
I used to think Brollys Dublin stories such as the one about MDM forgetting the boots were bull till Gilroy confirmed them on the pod.
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 14, 2023, 12:06:21 PM
I do like Joe Brolly's new podcast.
It's good but nearly every episode is just him criticizing Trump, The Tories, The DUP and the Royal Family
Quote from: maldini on June 14, 2023, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 14, 2023, 12:06:21 PM
I do like Joe Brolly's new podcast.
It's good but nearly every episode is just him criticizing Trump, The Tories, The DUP and the Royal Family
And?
Quote from: maldini on June 14, 2023, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 14, 2023, 12:06:21 PM
I do like Joe Brolly's new podcast.
It's good but nearly every episode is just him criticizing Trump, The Tories, The DUP and the Royal Family
Fair play to him. The DUP , Tories, Trump and the Royals are scum.
Quote from: paddyjohn on June 14, 2023, 10:42:02 PM
Quote from: maldini on June 14, 2023, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 14, 2023, 12:06:21 PM
I do like Joe Brolly's new podcast.
It's good but nearly every episode is just him criticizing Trump, The Tories, The DUP and the Royal Family
Fair play to him. The DUP , Tories, Trump and the Royals are scum.
Obviously
Bit repetitive just same chat every week
Niblock with another powerful podcast on way
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 15, 2023, 07:30:04 AM
Niblock with another powerful podcast on way
The best one yet ?
Seems so 😃
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Quote from: paddyjohn on June 14, 2023, 10:42:02 PM
Quote from: maldini on June 14, 2023, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 14, 2023, 12:06:21 PM
I do like Joe Brolly's new podcast.
It's good but nearly every episode is just him criticizing Trump, The Tories, The DUP and the Royal Family
Fair play to him. The DUP , Tories, Trump and the Royals are scum.
Obviously
Bit repetitive just same chat every week
Sing it from the rooftops, can never emphasis it enough
Quote from: Snapchap on June 15, 2023, 08:39:58 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 15, 2023, 07:54:38 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 15, 2023, 07:30:04 AM
Niblock with another powerful podcast on way
The best one yet ?
Will the reaction to it be phenomenal?
Heartfelt, should you feel the need to reach out after hearing something that may affect your mental wellbeing there are links below
Quote from: Snapchap on June 15, 2023, 08:39:58 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 15, 2023, 07:54:38 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 15, 2023, 07:30:04 AM
Niblock with another powerful podcast on way
The best one yet ?
Will the reaction to it be phenomenal?
You'll laugh. You'll cry. But youll be a better person after it
He's a bit of a wet wipe and a mediocre commentator, gets a bye ball for these podcasts when the guests are what make it. He's good at interviewing but I reckon many a man would be with that calibre of guest.
At least he's not Sidebottom
Quote from: ClubScene13 on June 15, 2023, 10:16:59 AM
He's a bit of a wet wipe and a mediocre commentator, gets a bye ball for these podcasts when the guests are what make it. He's good at interviewing but I reckon many a man would be with that calibre of guest.
At least he's not Sidebottom
A bit harsh on him to be fair.
He gets paid a good living to talk about football and sports. We're all probably a bit envious.
Ach i dont mind him tbh. Good Derry man end of day 😃
Think in general what irks is that everyones searching for a "moment" on these things, the soccers the same. Big love in between commentators and the analysts. Lads. Football lads. All great lads. Bants.
Im rambling 😃
Ah Niblock is OK imo there's worse out there than him on the podcast scene. He has his wee annoying quirks in commentary but commentary is a tough gig and he's better than Canning or Morrissey on RTE.
Just as someone mentioned Sidebottom where has he gone to? I haven't seen him at all on the BBC this year.
Quote from: paddyjohn on June 15, 2023, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: ClubScene13 on June 15, 2023, 10:16:59 AM
He's a bit of a wet wipe and a mediocre commentator, gets a bye ball for these podcasts when the guests are what make it. He's good at interviewing but I reckon many a man would be with that calibre of guest.
At least he's not Sidebottom
A bit harsh on him to be fair.
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck then it's a negative Tyrone hooer.
The Social is a superb podcast and Niblock is a great interviewer, Oisin a very able sidekick.
(any man says 'welcome to the board Thomas', I'll hunt ye down!)
We love hating people who start doing well for themselves. As bad as the English.
Thomas is excellent, its the best podcast going.
Keep up the good work
Quote from: Truth hurts on June 15, 2023, 01:17:18 PM
Thomas is excellent, its the best podcast going.
Keep up the good work
+1
An excellent interview with Willie Anderson, well worth listening to. A perfect example of what we Gaels should be doing to prepare for a new Ireland.
Quote from: Dubh driocht on June 16, 2023, 11:22:27 AM
An excellent interview with Willie Anderson, well worth listening to. A perfect example of what we Gaels should be doing to prepare for a new Ireland.
That would have been 30 odd years ago roughly Willie got involved with GAA and sent his children to the loup. Fair play to him especially at that time and dealing with any fall out or bad mouthing from those within his own "community". He was able to see the benefits of the community as a whole regardless of religion, and the benefits of being involved in team sports and a community association which the GAA is.
That's why sometimes is annoys me that the GAA has to "reach out" as such, (not saying this is what you mean Dubh driocht) because I would say the vast majority of clubs are more than welcoming to all sorts. There is plenty of families within GAA clubs that don't get on but they still put the shoulder to the wheel for the betterment of the club and local area. The same approach would apply to those of different denominations, nationalities, race.
Willie probably touched on it with regards to the schools. Pushing Rugby and GAA in all schools (he wasn't too worried about soccer ;D ) but I suppose we are still a bit away from society removing itself from the catholic primary schools etc.
"seagulls are flying about and life couldn't be better" definitely drink taken prior to the latest installment of Tommy Nibs GAA Social
Is Thomas contractually obliged he mention he went to the Munster hurling final every podcast? With Sambo of course!
Couldn't be arsed scrolling back but the Louis Theroux podcast with Nick Cave was very good.
Quote from: omagh_gael on July 11, 2023, 11:19:21 PM
Couldn't be arsed scrolling back but the Louis Theroux podcast with Nick Cave was very good.
Have you listened to all of them? I saw the first episode advertised and I thought that don't impress me much*.
*Sorry. :-[ I'll definitely give the Nick Cave one a rattle.
Quote from: paddyjohn on June 15, 2023, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: ClubScene13 on June 15, 2023, 10:16:59 AM
He's a bit of a wet wipe and a mediocre commentator, gets a bye ball for these podcasts when the guests are what make it. He's good at interviewing but I reckon many a man would be with that calibre of guest.
At least he's not Sidebottom
A bit harsh on him to be fair.
I enjoy Niblock's manner and delivery. I think he's very good at that job and clearly very passionate about the GAA.
Good back and forth with him and McConville too.
Love the social. Could do a bit more on Down though. Life's good every 2 minutes is only rubbing most of us mere mortals noses in it.
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Quote from: omagh_gael on July 11, 2023, 11:19:21 PM
Couldn't be arsed scrolling back but the Louis Theroux podcast with Nick Cave was very good.
Have you listened to all of them? I saw the first episode advertised and I thought that don't impress me much*.
*Sorry. :-[ I'll definitely give the Nick Cave one a rattle.
That's a very niche joke there Tony!!
Aye, some very underwhelming guests, Craig David ffs! The Nick Cave one was fantastic.
Not a podcast but Gary Nevilles interview with Dele Alli is very good but tough listen. Never know what is happening/happened in the background to people. Link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyDL9EUIdy0
OK can anyone please fire up any good recommendations PLEASE lol (outside of GAA ones - I think we all have our own favourites in that genre by now)
Since I listened to 'The Witness', everything else has been a let down! Anything I listen to now I have to wait a week between episodes so I'm in the market for something that I've missed up to now, that I can binge on. Anything in the line of:
- In depth interviews (I like Louis Theroux but looking through his list of guests on his new podcast series and I think I've only heard of two if his guests and neither of them interest me in the slightest!)
- True Crime (enjoy ones that have an interesting story/level of mystery/intrigue/infamy etc rather than ones that go into graphic detail about random brutal murders)
- Documentaries
- True stories (eg The Witness)
- Astronomy (13 minutes to the moon was good but I haven't come across anything either as good or better yet)
- Paranormal (Stumbled on the 'Uncanny' series on bbc sounds and actually quite enjoyed it!)
- History (Big fan of The Irish History Podcast and Revolutionary Ireland and quite liked Real Dictators)
- Science (enjoy Infinite Monkey Cage)
The rest is history very good, there are about 400 episodes so obviously you can pick and choose what areas you are interested in. Good recent 3 part one on the Easter Rising and that period, with Paul Rouse as a guest
History Hit have a variety of series looking at different periods of history.
Dan Snow's one in particular is good.
One of the best series I've done overall was the BBC's 13 Minutes To The Moon about the Apollo program. Brilliantly done, lots of interviews with people who were involved.
Thanks for those Kidder81/J70
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 20, 2023, 10:37:54 AM
The rest is history very good, there are about 400 episodes so obviously you can pick and choose what areas you are interested in. Good recent 3 part one on the Easter Rising and that period, with Paul Rouse as a guest
Listened to these while footin the turf in the bog....were very good.
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 20, 2023, 10:37:54 AM
The rest is history very good, there are about 400 episodes so obviously you can pick and choose what areas you are interested in. Good recent 3 part one on the Easter Rising and that period, with Paul Rouse as a guest
Big fan of it. They quickly followed the Home Rule/1916 series with a coupleon Oscar Wilde that I found fascinating as well.
Off the ball now going to subscription
https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/otb-rugby-off-the-ball/ger-gilroy-explains-the-upcoming-changes-at-off-the-ball-3
With a days notice, bizarre. You would think they were doing ok with ad revenue cos the shows were littered with ads, it's not worth €10 though. Too much guff and average presenters
Quote from: Kidder81 on August 08, 2023, 11:02:04 PM
With a days notice, bizarre. You would think they were doing ok with ad revenue cos the shows were littered with ads, it's not worth €10 though. Too much guff and average presenters
24 hours notice is ridiculous tbh
Quote from: Kidder81 on August 08, 2023, 11:02:04 PM
With a days notice, bizarre. You would think they were doing ok with ad revenue cos the shows were littered with ads, it's not worth €10 though. Too much guff and average presenters
A load of very average presenters - some infact quite annoying. One day notice ridiculous.
It's a shame. I enjoyed the football pod as well as their Premier League coverage.
Unfollowed.
Started listening to "Detectived don't Sleep" on Spotify - think it just came up as a suggestion but enjoying it so far.
It's a reviewing old (mainly American) murders from years ago and how they were solved - most have a twist in them so can keep the attention.
I have a subscription to Spotify and find that i mostly end up listening to podcasts. I know there are other apps that these are freely available on though. I wonder do Spotify pay podcasters at all? Or does money just mainly come from the ads
Quote from: Tubberman on August 09, 2023, 10:21:57 AM
Started listening to "Detectived don't Sleep" on Spotify - think it just came up as a suggestion but enjoying it so far.
It's a reviewing old (mainly American) murders from years ago and how they were solved - most have a twist in them so can keep the attention.
With the amount of murders per day in the states that podcast will never run out of material
What's the best alternative now for a cheapskate like myself who won't pay for these sort of things I'd rather just have the adverts, but a tenner is quite steep for what they offer
Quote from: lurganblue on August 09, 2023, 12:01:04 PM
I have a subscription to Spotify and find that i mostly end up listening to podcasts. I know there are other apps that these are freely available on though. I wonder do Spotify pay podcasters at all? Or does money just mainly come from the ads
I'd say some of them are paid but you'd presume based on revenue from ads etc. The top rating pods have access to Spotify studios for recording etc.
Only started listening to a few of the Off The Ball GAA podcasts now that niblock and McConville are done for the year.
Paddy andrews is very unlikable. A southsider Dub with a northside address only. Has almost a mcgregor swag about him on the podcast, referring to all the Dublin team as "Clucko, Mano, Fitzy," Wowzers they're all legends and this sort of speak out of him. Vomit.
James O'Donoghue is alright but they wouldn't touch GAA social for pure authenticity.
Quote from: BrotherMore6592 on August 14, 2023, 03:57:29 PM
Only started listening to a few of the Off The Ball GAA podcasts now that niblock and McConville are done for the year.
Paddy andrews is very unlikable. A southsider Dub with a northside address only. Has almost a mcgregor swag about him on the podcast, referring to all the Dublin team as "Clucko, Mano, Fitzy," Wowzers they're all legends and this sort of speak out of him. Vomit.
James O'Donoghue is alright but they wouldn't touch GAA social for pure authenticity.
Andrews is insufferable. Talks over the other 2 men at every opportunity. And rolls out all the old BS cliches. Hard on the ears.
Andrews love the sound of his own voice. James Donaghue is good whenever he gets to speak m
The problem with these paid podcasts is that a fiver here and there soon adds up and then that's not even including the likes of your Netflix, prime etc. I only pay for the Smaller Fish one and it's the best by far to be honest.
Quote from: JimStynes on August 14, 2023, 04:20:07 PM
The problem with these paid podcasts is that a fiver here and there soon ads up and then that's not even invoicing the likes of your Netflix, prime etc. I only pay for the Smaller Fish one and it's the best by far to be honest.
100%. When I started listening to sports podcasts they were all free pretty much - covered by sponsorship. One by one they are slowly all moving behind the pay wall.
As you say - the thing that put me off paying for any of them is that the fiver here and the fiver there (plus Vat in a lot of cases) every month can very quickly add up to a decent outlay every month in top of sky, Netflix etc etc.
So I decided not to subscribe to any of them.
I did like Parkinson's one though and the Examiner football one was decent.
I wouldn't listen to enough content to justify paying for it though
I had a similar view of Andrews at the start but he grew on me. I don't like him covering Dublin, which is presumably what you are listening to if picking up some of their more recent stuff from the AI final. I also like James O'Donoghue. I much prefer their podcast to the GAA social, but they are different products. GAA social mostly focuses on stories from personalities within the GAA whereas most of the other podcasts focus on that week's football.
I still think Smallerfish is the best. They get their review show out on a Sunday night as well which I like and a lot of other podcasts during the week basically copy a lot of what is said in that. They also have some of the best pundits - Cian Ward and Aaron Kernan are two of the best. Brendan Devenney is good craic and pretty good at the analysis too and Conan Doherty is also pretty good.
1. Smaller fish
2. Off the ball - i'll put it ahead of the Examiner as it is free
3. Irish Examiner - I like Maurice Brosnan but the Cork journo on it annoys me a bit. Have good guests too
4. GAA Social - Something different and McConville is a good analyst even if he didn't rate Derry this year!
5. RTE - Big fan of Fitzmaurice but not the rest of them
6. GAA hour - Not bad but maybe by the time it's out i've listened to everything they are going to discuss
7. Irish Independent - Always tune in to hear Dick Clerkin's biased Monaghan view.
Quote from: BrotherMore6592 on August 14, 2023, 03:57:29 PM
Only started listening to a few of the Off The Ball GAA podcasts now that niblock and McConville are done for the year.
Paddy andrews is very unlikable. A southsider Dub with a northside address only. Has almost a mcgregor swag about him on the podcast, referring to all the Dublin team as "Clucko, Mano, Fitzy," Wowzers they're all legends and this sort of speak out of him. Vomit.
James O'Donoghue is alright but they wouldn't touch GAA social for pure authenticity.
I could have swore I even heard Paddy Andrews refer to Clifford as Cliffy in a recent podcast! I'd say he's ok in small doses but he has a certain smugness about him.
It's hard for these podcasts to stay relevant though. The new ones can get a bounce but maintaining it can be difficult as people often begin to get tired of the same voices saying the same repetitive things. The GAA social was excellent this season because it was new and something different but it will be harder to maintain that next year unless they continue to churn out new guests. There is only so many times you can ask 'what do you mean by that' or hail their latest podcast as possibly the greatest ever.
Have to laugh at the "brother' absolute moron above calling Andrews a southsider!
It's incredible bad editing/management by Newstalk to continue to allow Andrews talk over his co-contributors. From the very start he did it to Andy Moran and he continues to do it to JOD. He is good, but easy to dislike as he's definitely not better than Andy/James but is allowed to bully the conversation. I'm sure it's not deliberate, he's just a motor mouth and the presenter (Tommy?) is useless.
Don't mind Paddy. I think he adds good energy to any show he is on. Unfortunately I tend to watch OTB clips instead of pure audio and Paddy's verbosity does not always go well with JOD pulling at his ear waiting to get a word in.
Quote from: Hound on August 14, 2023, 09:08:48 PM
Have to laugh at the "brother' absolute moron above calling Andrews a southsider!
It's incredible bad editing/management by Newstalk to continue to allow Andrews talk over his co-contributors. From the very start he did it to Andy Moran and he continues to do it to JOD. He is good, but easy to dislike as he's definitely not better than Andy/James but is allowed to bully the conversation. I'm sure it's not deliberate, he's just a motor mouth and the presenter (Tommy?) is useless.
I'm well aware he's a St. Brigid's man of blanch village / Cknock, if you re read my post I said he's a southsider the way he goes on
Yeah Andrews is an absolute dose, and I certainly won't be paying to listen to him.
I pay for SmallerFish during Championship, although the contributors tend to just agree with whatever Wooly says - he's generally insightful but tends to be like a dog with a bone at times.
Don't listen to OtB but might now if only to jump in on the Paddy Andrews hate.
I can see why people would take a dislike to Andrews but I had grown to just about tolerate him on the Football Pod. He was a good player in his own right but they way he goes on you'd think he was the main man in the 6 in a row team. I have to say though James O'Donohue is one of the best analysts I have heard this season across any podcast/television platform. Rooney is a decent host too.
GAA Social is totally different in that it has more of a 'This is your life' kind of vibe going on. Type of ones you can listen to at any time of year. But as pointed out they may start to struggle as they run out of top guests and every pod may not be 'the most powerful one yet' as Thomas likes to say. I do like their Monday one when they are talking about the weekends action sometimes more so than their guest one.
The Wooly one is good and I also subscribe during the county season but have it cancelled now for the rest of the year.
The Examiner pod is the best one around.
I subscribed for €10 which took me to the end of the county season which I thought was good value and I listened to all the pods. I would listen to the GAA social sometimes and they've some brilliant episodes. The Indo podcast is poor as is RTE's and the GAA hour.
I listened to the football pod and it was probably the 3rd behind Examiner and BBC but I'm not going to pay for it and I'm not giving Wooly any money. He's a dose!!
has otb stop uploading the daily morning show they put on to youtube and do you have to subscrbe now to listen to anything on there.
Not sure if it has already been mentioned but I'm enjoying The Kinahans by the Irish sun. I think I've 4 done. Coming from a place of limited knowledge, I have found it very interesting. At times it has been pretty heartbreaking too.
Quote from: Eire90 on September 05, 2023, 05:30:38 PM
has otb stop uploading the daily morning show they put on to youtube and do you have to subscrbe now to listen to anything on there.
Yep - €10 a month
OTB end up clipping out the best bits anyways. Plus their analysis isn't exactly in depth at times.
Are Second Captains still flying. I listened to the radio show last Saturday and it was painful at times. The whole phoney accent and chuckles were a major turn off.
They still get great guests in fairness. Any fans here to say if they are gone off the boil?
Listening to the free state podcast today, ooh ah up the ra part 2
there was a surreal disturbing moment when gobshite Fanning claimed General Tom Barry was a psychopathic killer and Brolly either agreed or didn't feel the need to take him to task.
Wtf?? 'Joe the pacifist' is getting himself tangled in knots of contradictions.
Simon Jordan's Upfront podcast is good, his most recent with Carl Frampton was excellent.
Quote from: bennydorano on October 14, 2023, 07:35:50 AMSimon Jordan's Upfront podcast is good, his most recent with Carl Frampton was excellent.
Oh i'll give this a go. He can be right bell end a lot of the time but I still find him entertaining.
What's the opinion on the 2 Johnnies, they seem to get a lot of unfair criticism on Facebook etc. They do a great job of promoting local GAA and trad music which has largely been forgotten by RTE
A very subjective taste. They have an audience they cater to and do well... a bit like Mrs Browns boys very successful but not my particular cup of tea!
Quote from: screenexile on October 29, 2023, 01:04:28 AMA very subjective taste. They have an audience they cater to and do well... a bit like Mrs Browns boys very successful but not my particular cup of tea!
I like their radio show, good craic. You don't know what's coming next. Light entertainment. Only this is I think they add in a bit of fake laughter, sort of go overboard and exaggerate their laughter a bit which is a bit annoying.
Never listened to their podcasts or never been to their live shows.
The football pod back today. 1 free show and 1 behind the paywall every week. I enjoy listening to the lads but it's a bit Dublin/Kerry centric. Shown today by the fact they spent more time talking about Dean rocks retirement than they did talking about the all Ireland club final.
Quote from: Mario on January 23, 2024, 08:03:04 AMThe football pod back today. 1 free show and 1 behind the paywall every week. I enjoy listening to the lads but it's a bit Dublin/Kerry centric. Shown today by the fact they spent more time talking about Dean rocks retirement than they did talking about the all Ireland club final.
I see The Irish Examiner hurling podcast with Anthony Daly is behind a paywall now, was free last year until the championship. It can be decent, mind you they go out of their way at times to show how much "craic" they are having
Quote from: Deerstalker on January 23, 2024, 09:47:49 AMQuote from: Mario on January 23, 2024, 08:03:04 AMThe football pod back today. 1 free show and 1 behind the paywall every week. I enjoy listening to the lads but it's a bit Dublin/Kerry centric. Shown today by the fact they spent more time talking about Dean rocks retirement than they did talking about the all Ireland club final.
I see The Irish Examiner hurling podcast with Anthony Daly is behind a paywall now, was free last year until the championship. It can be decent, mind you they go out of their way at times to show how much "craic" they are having
I use to listen to this but paying Spotify should be enough. Once the tenner a month came- bye bye
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/68247897?fbclid=IwAR15bZwBY8L0jP26aZBYyyCwDrEqPIX7WbrjQdRiOW9c_mfU2my3enkSpks
Was wondering why there wasn't a mention of the Wicklow game on Mondays podcast since they usually have a dedicated half hour
Quote from: Brendan on February 09, 2024, 09:25:40 AMhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/68247897?fbclid=IwAR15bZwBY8L0jP26aZBYyyCwDrEqPIX7WbrjQdRiOW9c_mfU2my3enkSpks
Was wondering why there wasn't a mention of the Wicklow game on Mondays podcast since they usually have a dedicated half hour
Reminds me of time Tullamore lad pushed ref after Leinster club game last year when Tullamore native Paul Rouse said would not talk about it on the Examiner podcast that week but would definitely deal with on another episode. Think he never brought up again.
That said think it's a very good podcast.
Becoming more and more impressed with Niblock and Oisin's podcast, especially the midweek one. Listening to the one with Donal McAnallen and Kevin McCloy at the moment, following closely on from the Frank McGuigan one a week or two ago and some of the ones last year. He's a superb interviewer, Niblock, and gets all these prominent GAA personalities to really open up about their opinions and real lives.
Can't-miss listening for me.
Quote from: J70 on March 05, 2024, 05:26:50 PMBecoming more and more impressed with Niblock and Oisin's podcast, especially the midweek one. Listening to the one with Donal McAnallen and Kevin McCloy at the moment, following closely on from the Frank McGuigan one a week or two ago and some of the ones last year. He's a superb interviewer, Niblock, and gets all these prominent GAA personalities to really open up about their opinions and real lives.
Can't-miss listening for me.
In the midweek one, I sometimes wonder what the point of Oisin is?
Quote from: SaffronSports on March 05, 2024, 05:31:51 PMQuote from: J70 on March 05, 2024, 05:26:50 PMBecoming more and more impressed with Niblock and Oisin's podcast, especially the midweek one. Listening to the one with Donal McAnallen and Kevin McCloy at the moment, following closely on from the Frank McGuigan one a week or two ago and some of the ones last year. He's a superb interviewer, Niblock, and gets all these prominent GAA personalities to really open up about their opinions and real lives.
Can't-miss listening for me.
In the midweek one, I sometimes wonder what the point of Oisin is?
A foot in the door?
It's a fantastic listen. The McCloy and Donal mcanallen one was for me one of the best and there are some good ones.
I didn't enjoy the mcguigan one as much as some of the rest. Tbh niblock, who I do really like, seemed like he was pushing him to say he's an alcoholic and he wouldn't. Thought it strayed into uncomfortable.
Mcconville quite sometimes but I imagine it's possibly difficult for someone who's not really a media person to ask questions on very sensitive topics. You'd be very afraid of saying the wrong thing.
Started listening to the linker shearer Richards podcast the rest is football. It's not bad.
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 05, 2024, 09:25:11 PMIt's a fantastic listen. The McCloy and Donal mcanallen one was for me one of the best and there are some good ones.
I didn't enjoy the mcguigan one as much as some of the rest. Tbh niblock, who I do really like, seemed like he was pushing him to say he's an alcoholic and he wouldn't. Thought it strayed into uncomfortable.
Mcconville quite sometimes but I imagine it's possibly difficult for someone who's not really a media person to ask questions on very sensitive topics. You'd be very afraid of saying the wrong thing.
Started listening to the linker shearer Richards podcast the rest is football. It's not bad.
I like their Wednesday podcast. It's a q and a one. Get some good insight
Yeah I am definitely warming to it.
The Overlap is quite good to be fair and the guests are generally top of the pile also. Although lighthearted, Gary and Jamie aren't afraid to ask the hard questions also to be fair.
Ole on this week talking about his tenure at United and what he perceives to have went wrong etc.
OK I really like the gaa social podcast, but can someone please have a word in Tommy Niblock's ear and tell him to tone it down on the self praise for the podcast ffs lol
Prompted by his most recent tweet today, here's more his tweets introducing entirely different episodes in just the past year or so:
- "Some will say this is the best podcast we've created. Considering the powerful people we've had, I appreciate that's big speak."
- "This podcast has everything. Beyond powerful"
- "This is the story of Frank McGuigan. It is among the most powerful podcasts we've ever recorded."
- "Tristan our videographer, turned to me after recording and said "I don't think there's many we've done as powerful". I think he's right."
- "It's probably our most powerful podcast yet."
- "In perhaps the most powerful episode of the GAA Social, former Armagh manager Brian Canavan talks about the 1998 killings of Damien Trainor & Phillip Allen in his Bar. "
- "Probably the most powerful episode of the GAA Social we've ever recorded. Armagh Gaelic footballer Aoife Lennon & her remarkable story.
- "This is the most powerful podcast yet. Richie Power has won 12 inter-county All-Ireland's with @KilkennyCLG - a hurling icon."
And while you're at it, tell him to stop asking every guest if they listen to this podcast and to stop telling us each week how phenominal the response has been to the previous week's episode.
All that aside, it's still, unquestionably, the no 1 GAA podcast by some distance!
*applauds*
Quote from: Snapchap on May 01, 2024, 11:44:40 AMOK I really like the gaa social podcast, but can someone please have a word in Tommy Niblock's ear and tell him to tone it down on the self praise for the podcast ffs lol
Prompted by his most recent tweet today, here's more his tweets introducing entirely different episodes in just the past year or so:
- "Some will say this is the best podcast we've created. Considering the powerful people we've had, I appreciate that's big speak."
- "This podcast has everything. Beyond powerful"
- "This is the story of Frank McGuigan. It is among the most powerful podcasts we've ever recorded."
- "Tristan our videographer, turned to me after recording and said "I don't think there's many we've done as powerful". I think he's right."
- "It's probably our most powerful podcast yet."
- "In perhaps the most powerful episode of the GAA Social, former Armagh manager Brian Canavan talks about the 1998 killings of Damien Trainor & Phillip Allen in his Bar. "
- "Probably the most powerful episode of the GAA Social we've ever recorded. Armagh Gaelic footballer Aoife Lennon & her remarkable story.
- "This is the most powerful podcast yet. Richie Power has won 12 inter-county All-Ireland's with @KilkennyCLG - a hurling icon."
And while you're at it, tell him to stop asking every guest if they listen to this podcast and to stop telling us each week how phenominal the rsponse has been to the previus week's episode.
All that aside, it's still, unquestionably, the no 1 GAA podcast by some distance!
Yeah 100%, I really like the podcast but I find Niblock incredibly smarmy.
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 01, 2024, 12:12:13 PMQuote from: Snapchap on May 01, 2024, 11:44:40 AMOK I really like the gaa social podcast, but can someone please have a word in Tommy Niblock's ear and tell him to tone it down on the self praise for the podcast ffs lol
Prompted by his most recent tweet today, here's more his tweets introducing entirely different episodes in just the past year or so:
- "Some will say this is the best podcast we've created. Considering the powerful people we've had, I appreciate that's big speak."
- "This podcast has everything. Beyond powerful"
- "This is the story of Frank McGuigan. It is among the most powerful podcasts we've ever recorded."
- "Tristan our videographer, turned to me after recording and said "I don't think there's many we've done as powerful". I think he's right."
- "It's probably our most powerful podcast yet."
- "In perhaps the most powerful episode of the GAA Social, former Armagh manager Brian Canavan talks about the 1998 killings of Damien Trainor & Phillip Allen in his Bar. "
- "Probably the most powerful episode of the GAA Social we've ever recorded. Armagh Gaelic footballer Aoife Lennon & her remarkable story.
- "This is the most powerful podcast yet. Richie Power has won 12 inter-county All-Ireland's with @KilkennyCLG - a hurling icon."
And while you're at it, tell him to stop asking every guest if they listen to this podcast and to stop telling us each week how phenominal the rsponse has been to the previus week's episode.
All that aside, it's still, unquestionably, the no 1 GAA podcast by some distance!
Yeah 100%, I really like the podcast but I find Niblock incredibly smarmy.
Had the same thought... is constant... "this week is our most powerful yet..." kinda of diminishes saying that for previous ones. Tho some have been very good.
To me, Niblock is not praising his own work per se, more the individual they're interviewing and their story.
Each to their own. I find him a superb interviewer and the people they showcase almost always with an interesting story to tell.
They can't all be the most powerful yet. But absolutely love the interviews, Margaret McConville, Frank McGuigan, Hinphey last week and Seamus Kennedy from Tipp speaking about Dillon Quirke were all serious listens.
The interviews are top class, and Niblock is a fine interviewer, but he does need to tone it down on the superlatives.
Claims that a podcast is "the most powerful one yet" do tend to become a bit meaningless when the same claim is made on an almost weekly basis, and when, as I say, each episode seems to have it's own dedicated section for talking about how "phenominal the response has been to last weeks episode".
Do you pay for these?
Free on Apple pods like other BBC productions
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 01, 2024, 02:20:16 PMDo you pay for these?
No, but you get to listen to excellent content, say it is excellent and then get a good moan about, all for nuthin! A bargain ;D
I don't even listen Jog, but still moan 🤣🤣
Intend more times than enough to tip in. I then hear this is the best one yet, then soon after no this is the best one yet. I don't know which to listen to then, so don't 😆😆
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2024, 02:44:42 PMI don't even listen Jog, but still moan 🤣🤣
Intend more times than enough to tip in. I then hear this is the best one yet, then soon after no this is the best one yet. I don't know which to listen to then, so don't 😆😆
:o
Seriously though it's well worth a listen.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 01, 2024, 02:20:16 PMDo you pay for these?
Well I suppose the presenter does get his pay packet from my licence fee but in any case, what does it matter whether or not it has to be paid for? I often have positive and/or negative opinions about things I don't pay for. I think most people do. I'd go as far as to say most of the podcasts discussed in this thread are free, so was it ok to talk about those ones? Or do we have to live in a world where we can't express opinions on media output unless the opinions are about paid content?
All besides the point. I've repeatedly said the podcast, and its host, are top drawer. I was merely stating that his constant attempts to crown each episode as "the most powerful yet" are a bit daft. But chill. I'm not calling for his head to roll over it.
Quote from: Snapchap on May 01, 2024, 01:37:51 PMThe interviews are top class, and Niblock is a fine interviewer, but he does need to tone it down on the superlatives.
Claims that a podcast is "the most powerful one yet" do tend to become a bit meaningless when the same claim is made on an almost weekly basis, and when, as I say, each episode seems to have it's own dedicated section for talking about how "phenominal the response has been to last weeks episode".
I'm ok until he says "Tyroo-ann", and then I switch it off!
It is powerful stuff though
Hampshey
Phenomenal
Most powerful one yet
That's me done. For now
I don't think he's praising himself either but trying to draw people to listen to the next podcast. There have been excellent ones and indeed powerful but to constantly say this is most powerful yet becomes a bit meaningless and kind of diminishes previous ones.
Well like any good journo he'll be taking all your points on board and change it up the next time, as they do read these
I think one time Thomas started by recognising that he had claimed the previous episode to be the most powerful but this one really is the most powerful (on the Niblock scale).
The podcast's greatest achievement was managing to persuade Francie (Hatchet Man) Bellew to come on and it follows that Thomas' discipline was stretched to the rafters to restrain his compulsion to fill in the many seconds of dead air as we waited for Francie to finally answer with a yes or no.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2024, 03:49:18 PMHampshey
Phenomenal
Most powerful one yet
That's me done. For now
Whats wrong with this one? Thats how you say it is it not?
The podcasts are grand. Don't listen to them all but would dip in and out of them. Niblock is a decent interviewer but definitely goes down the 'powerful' route too much that now I just don't believe him any more ;D
Quote from: square_ball on May 01, 2024, 04:09:24 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2024, 03:49:18 PMHampshey
Phenomenal
Most powerful one yet
That's me done. For now
Whats wrong with this one? Thats how you say it is it not?
The podcasts are grand. Don't listen to them all but would dip in and out of them. Niblock is a decent interviewer but definitely goes down the 'powerful' route too much that now I just don't believe him any more ;D
Surely Hampsey is fine. No h needed. I think hes doing this now himself I think I heard him on sunday
Main street - Niblock Scale - I like it. This could have legs
A measurement of podcast excellence eg it was an 8 on the Niblock Scale. Excellent
With the H is how they'd say it around Coalisland where Hampsey is from so that must be good enough for Tommy.
Now using Coalisland dialect as a reference may not be the wisest move for a commentator but I will give him a pass on this one.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2024, 04:18:11 PMQuote from: square_ball on May 01, 2024, 04:09:24 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2024, 03:49:18 PMHampshey
Phenomenal
Most powerful one yet
That's me done. For now
Whats wrong with this one? Thats how you say it is it not?
The podcasts are grand. Don't listen to them all but would dip in and out of them. Niblock is a decent interviewer but definitely goes down the 'powerful' route too much that now I just don't believe him any more ;D
Surely Hampsey is fine. No h needed. I think hes doing this now himself I think I heard him on sunday
Main street - Niblock Scale - I like it. This could have legs
A measurement of podcast excellence eg it was an 8 on the Niblock Scale. Excellent
Is it replacing the watt as the SI unit of power?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 01, 2024, 04:38:24 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2024, 04:18:11 PMQuote from: square_ball on May 01, 2024, 04:09:24 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2024, 03:49:18 PMHampshey
Phenomenal
Most powerful one yet
That's me done. For now
Whats wrong with this one? Thats how you say it is it not?
The podcasts are grand. Don't listen to them all but would dip in and out of them. Niblock is a decent interviewer but definitely goes down the 'powerful' route too much that now I just don't believe him any more ;D
Surely Hampsey is fine. No h needed. I think hes doing this now himself I think I heard him on sunday
Main street - Niblock Scale - I like it. This could have legs
A measurement of podcast excellence eg it was an 8 on the Niblock Scale. Excellent
Is it replacing the watt as the SI unit of power?
Baby steps Tony. Baby steps 🤓
Quote from: square_ball on May 01, 2024, 04:23:09 PMWith the H is how they'd say it around Coalisland where Hampsey is from so that must be good enough for Tommy.
Now using Coalisland dialect as a reference may not be the wisest move for a commentator but I will give him a pass on this one.
So Hampsey isn't of Dutch origin then? :o
One thing that stands out from encountering the coalisland (or east Tyrone ) accent , is pronuncing O'Neill as Nail. eg. Stephen Nail instead of Stephen O'Neill.
Maybe Jimmy Nail has Tyrone roots?
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 01, 2024, 05:02:49 PMQuote from: square_ball on May 01, 2024, 04:23:09 PMWith the H is how they'd say it around Coalisland where Hampsey is from so that must be good enough for Tommy.
Now using Coalisland dialect as a reference may not be the wisest move for a commentator but I will give him a pass on this one.
So Hampsey isn't of Dutch origin then? :o
One thing that stands out from encountering the coalisland (or east Tyrone ) accent , is pronuncing O'Neill as Nail. eg. Stephen Nail instead of Stephen O'Neill.
Maybe Jimmy Nail has Tyrone roots?
Well, most take after Jimmy's good looks :o
The level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take. Does grate at times, trying to sound nuanced with phrases like 'the modern GAA calendar'
Like all platforms, they flit from the GAA being in existential crisis to a life affirming Championship on a weekly basis depending on the most recent high profile game. If Down-Armagh had been the only game last weekend there would no doubt have been an inquest on various rules, coaching and the provincial system - but because Tyrone-Donegal was a bit more watchable and they got an interview with Ryan McHugh then all is right with the world ... until next week.
Was it ever confirmed what happened Thomas Kane, was he cannibalised by Nibs in the end?
I have to say Mark Sidebottom has aged like a fine wine, the silver fox, one for the mums and anyone with a wandering eye
Quote from: tiempo on May 02, 2024, 09:51:18 AMThe level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take. Does grate at times, trying to sound nuanced with phrases like 'the modern GAA calendar'
Like all platforms, they flit from the GAA being in existential crisis to a life affirming Championship on a weekly basis depending on the most recent high profile game. If Down-Armagh had been the only game last weekend there would no doubt have been an inquest on various rules, coaching and the provincial system - but because Tyrone-Donegal was a bit more watchable and they got an interview with Ryan McHugh then all is right with the world ... until next week.
Was it ever confirmed what happened Thomas Kane, was he cannibalised by Nibs in the end?
I have to say Mark Sidebottom has aged like a fine wine, the silver fox, one for the mums and anyone with a wandering eye
From what I have heard I wouldn't be too sure on that
Quote from: Kidder81 on May 02, 2024, 10:18:34 AMQuote from: tiempo on May 02, 2024, 09:51:18 AMThe level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take. Does grate at times, trying to sound nuanced with phrases like 'the modern GAA calendar'
Like all platforms, they flit from the GAA being in existential crisis to a life affirming Championship on a weekly basis depending on the most recent high profile game. If Down-Armagh had been the only game last weekend there would no doubt have been an inquest on various rules, coaching and the provincial system - but because Tyrone-Donegal was a bit more watchable and they got an interview with Ryan McHugh then all is right with the world ... until next week.
Was it ever confirmed what happened Thomas Kane, was he cannibalised by Nibs in the end?
I have to say Mark Sidebottom has aged like a fine wine, the silver fox, one for the mums and anyone with a wandering eye
From what I have heard I wouldn't be too sure on that
Please please please tell us more...
The GAA social is about one of the only podcasts I listen to these days as there is a general air of positivity about it.. The vast majority of the rest are far too negative, can't be listening to it
Not too sure but I think it's going the way of Laochra Gael with a few sad stories.
It's a good listen and great to see/hear so many podcasts which are GAA related.
I was just wondering was there any podcasts before Covid?
Between Laochra Gael and GAA Social my wife always asks me why I watch / listen to stuff that's so depressing ;D Seems to be the way of it these days - you want to talk to someone then they need to have some sort of back story. (No a dig at anyone just a marketing thing - I haven't listened to this week's one but IMO the Bells are modern day heroes and are just great people so while I have no doubt it will be a bit sad I'll be very interested to listen to them too).
Quote from: tiempo on May 02, 2024, 09:51:18 AMThe level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take. Does grate at times, trying to sound nuanced with phrases like 'the modern GAA calendar'
To be fair these are some incredibly powerful human interest stories from ordinary enough GAA people that are extremely life affirming. To give Niblock credit he has created a format where these stories are being told very very well and sympathetically.
While the Wednesday ones are often personal in nature, they almost always demonstrate much of what is good about the GAA's role in the community. The Colin Bell one was particularly good.
Yes, he promotes it very strongly and he has a particular schtick, but it's fairly inoffensive unless you're easily annoyed.
Quote from: APM on May 02, 2024, 12:29:57 PMQuote from: tiempo on May 02, 2024, 09:51:18 AMThe level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take. Does grate at times, trying to sound nuanced with phrases like 'the modern GAA calendar'
To be fair these are some incredibly powerful human interest stories from ordinary enough GAA people that are extremely life affirming. To give Niblock credit he has created a format where these stories are being told very very well and sympathetically.
While the Wednesday ones are often personal in nature, they almost always demonstrate much of what is good about the GAA's role in the community. The Colin Bell one was particularly good.
Yes, he promotes it very strongly and he has a particular schtick, but it's fairly inoffensive unless you're easily annoyed.
Agree with this. Him and Oisin come across as very genuine and are real grassroots GAA people. The human podcasts have often been very moving. Some excellent podcasts.. Sambo, Hub Hughes, Neil Lennon and plenty of others good craic and stories too... only complaint here is the 'most powerful yet' intros.. sounds a bit shallow at this stage.
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 02, 2024, 12:25:36 PMBetween Laochra Gael and GAA Social my wife always asks me why I watch / listen to stuff that's so depressing ;D Seems to be the way of it these days - you want to talk to someone then they need to have some sort of back story. (No a dig at anyone just a marketing thing - I haven't listened to this week's one but IMO the Bells are modern day heroes and are just great people so while I have no doubt it will be a bit sad I'll be very interested to listen to them too).
I'd say with the Colin Bell one theres parts that would break your heart but they still manage to have a good laugh in other parts as well, loved the bit about him saying he's meeting lads he played with that are on walking sticks now, sure those are the lads that tracked back and made tackles I didn't bother with that!
Hard to even find superlatives to describe Colin and the service their charity provides tbh, have helped over 1800 families at such a tough time.
Quote from: Armagh18 on May 02, 2024, 12:36:00 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on May 02, 2024, 12:25:36 PMBetween Laochra Gael and GAA Social my wife always asks me why I watch / listen to stuff that's so depressing ;D Seems to be the way of it these days - you want to talk to someone then they need to have some sort of back story. (No a dig at anyone just a marketing thing - I haven't listened to this week's one but IMO the Bells are modern day heroes and are just great people so while I have no doubt it will be a bit sad I'll be very interested to listen to them too).
I'd say with the Colin Bell one theres parts that would break your heart but they still manage to have a good laugh in other parts as well, loved the bit about him saying he's meeting lads he played with that are on walking sticks now, sure those are the lads that tracked back and made tackles I didn't bother with that!
Hard to even find superlatives to describe Colin and the service their charity provides tbh, have helped over 1800 families at such a tough time.
I remember Colin won the lotto... not the foundation, for them personally. Everyone was so happy for them. Good people have helped so many families.
Quote from: Truthsayer on May 02, 2024, 12:43:42 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on May 02, 2024, 12:36:00 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on May 02, 2024, 12:25:36 PMBetween Laochra Gael and GAA Social my wife always asks me why I watch / listen to stuff that's so depressing ;D Seems to be the way of it these days - you want to talk to someone then they need to have some sort of back story. (No a dig at anyone just a marketing thing - I haven't listened to this week's one but IMO the Bells are modern day heroes and are just great people so while I have no doubt it will be a bit sad I'll be very interested to listen to them too).
I'd say with the Colin Bell one theres parts that would break your heart but they still manage to have a good laugh in other parts as well, loved the bit about him saying he's meeting lads he played with that are on walking sticks now, sure those are the lads that tracked back and made tackles I didn't bother with that!
Hard to even find superlatives to describe Colin and the service their charity provides tbh, have helped over 1800 families at such a tough time.
I remember Colin won the lotto... not the foundation, for them personally. Everyone was so happy for them. Good people have helped so many families.
https://x.com/thomasniblock/status/1785610809827066110 (https://x.com/thomasniblock/status/1785610809827066110)
Quote from: cornerback on May 02, 2024, 01:00:10 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on May 02, 2024, 12:43:42 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on May 02, 2024, 12:36:00 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on May 02, 2024, 12:25:36 PMBetween Laochra Gael and GAA Social my wife always asks me why I watch / listen to stuff that's so depressing ;D Seems to be the way of it these days - you want to talk to someone then they need to have some sort of back story. (No a dig at anyone just a marketing thing - I haven't listened to this week's one but IMO the Bells are modern day heroes and are just great people so while I have no doubt it will be a bit sad I'll be very interested to listen to them too).
I'd say with the Colin Bell one theres parts that would break your heart but they still manage to have a good laugh in other parts as well, loved the bit about him saying he's meeting lads he played with that are on walking sticks now, sure those are the lads that tracked back and made tackles I didn't bother with that!
Hard to even find superlatives to describe Colin and the service their charity provides tbh, have helped over 1800 families at such a tough time.
I remember Colin won the lotto... not the foundation, for them personally. Everyone was so happy for them. Good people have helped so many families.
https://x.com/thomasniblock/status/1785610809827066110 (https://x.com/thomasniblock/status/1785610809827066110)
Brilliant!
The GAA Social podcast with Kevin McElvanna. Jesus oh lads absolutely heartbreaking stuff. Breaking that kind of news to your kids is just unimaginable. Have to say really well handled by Thomas and Oisin. Definitely worth an hour of your time to give it a listen.
Jesus how your man mcelvanna can keep going the way he does with what he's been through is unbelievable.
Quote from: imtommygunn on June 05, 2024, 11:57:00 AMJesus how your man mcelvanna can keep going the way he does with what he's been through is unbelievable.
God love that family and her family, taking all of that while going through your own rehab/trauma
Like the Rob Burrow show the other night its tough on those looking/listening in
Quote from: square_ball on June 05, 2024, 11:30:40 AMThe GAA Social podcast with Kevin McElvanna. Jesus oh lads absolutely heartbreaking stuff. Breaking that kind of news to your kids is just unimaginable. Have to say really well handled by Thomas and Oisin. Definitely worth an hour of your time to give it a listen.
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I agree.
Niblock and McConville have raised the bar in podcasts, their analysis of games and issues has improved but the more personal interviews have taken the programme to a new level. Their choice of guests has been inspired; Kevin Hughes, Margaret McConville, Collie Bell and Kevin McIlvana have been memorable. Life at its most cruel but resilience, family and community support give us all hope.
Do they do any good news stories?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2024, 07:24:10 PMDo they do any good news stories?
East Belfast GAA last week Dave McGreevy the founder was on, Charlie Smyth was on a month or 2 back.
Quote from: square_ball on June 05, 2024, 11:30:40 AMThe GAA Social podcast with Kevin McElvanna. Jesus oh lads absolutely heartbreaking stuff. Breaking that kind of news to your kids is just unimaginable. Have to say really well handled by Thomas and Oisin. Definitely worth an hour of your time to give it a listen.
was a tough listen alright but my admiration for Kevin and the people of Madden has gone up massively
Quote from: tonto1888 on June 06, 2024, 07:20:02 AMQuote from: square_ball on June 05, 2024, 11:30:40 AMThe GAA Social podcast with Kevin McElvanna. Jesus oh lads absolutely heartbreaking stuff. Breaking that kind of news to your kids is just unimaginable. Have to say really well handled by Thomas and Oisin. Definitely worth an hour of your time to give it a listen.
was a tough listen alright but my admiration for Kevin and the people of Madden has gone up massively
Tough listen alright. Tough for all 3 sitting in that room there I'd say. Unimaginable strength from Kevin to come on and speak about this, as it is surely still so raw. Huge respect.
They were wrapping it up and I felt like there was so much more to go through in terms of happier topics, his gaa career etc. I felt that was a little bit of a shame.
I saw the description this morning and I couldn't face listening. But I'll probably give it a go later.
Quote from: lurganblue on June 06, 2024, 12:38:27 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on June 06, 2024, 07:20:02 AMQuote from: square_ball on June 05, 2024, 11:30:40 AMThe GAA Social podcast with Kevin McElvanna. Jesus oh lads absolutely heartbreaking stuff. Breaking that kind of news to your kids is just unimaginable. Have to say really well handled by Thomas and Oisin. Definitely worth an hour of your time to give it a listen.
was a tough listen alright but my admiration for Kevin and the people of Madden has gone up massively
Tough listen alright. Tough for all 3 sitting in that room there I'd say. Unimaginable strength from Kevin to come on and speak about this, as it is surely still so raw. Huge respect.
They were wrapping it up and I felt like there was so much more to go through in terms of happier topics, his gaa career etc. I felt that was a little bit of a shame.
Yeah, I wondered about that myself. Some good stories between himself and Oisin were briefly touched on also. Are they limited by time?
That's the one thing I think about the podcast. It's great and they obviously get great reactions to it but they need to remember too that fundamentally their listener base are Gaa fans so need to not forget that too.
It was a very moving and dignified podcast. Kevin comes across as such a decent human being and very loving father and friend. I thought it said a lot for how the GAA community rallies around at such tragic times, which I see locally as well. You just dont know what's ahead. Well done to Thomas and Oisin for their sensitivity in such a difficult podcast. They're good lads.
Quote from: imtommygunn on June 06, 2024, 01:37:39 PMThat's the one thing I think about the podcast. It's great and they obviously get great reactions to it but they need to remember too that fundamentally their listener base are Gaa fans so need to not forget that too.
But all the podcasts are what the GAA is about, not just what happens on the pitch, which is covered each and every week.
Quote from: J70 on June 06, 2024, 01:14:29 PMI saw the description this morning and I couldn't face listening. But I'll probably give it a go later.
End of Monday pod said they had a great one coming, one of their best yet, most powerful ever ... but hadn't recorded it yet. Saw the description and I'm sorry but I can't face it. God forbid Nibs gets a radio show
Quote from: tiempo on June 06, 2024, 02:14:51 PMQuote from: J70 on June 06, 2024, 01:14:29 PMI saw the description this morning and I couldn't face listening. But I'll probably give it a go later.
End of Monday pod said they had a great one coming, one of their best yet, most powerful ever ... but hadn't recorded it yet. Saw the description and I'm sorry but I can't face it. God forbid Nibs gets a radio show
They're obviously playing on it at this stage.. Even the text descriptions are ott atm
Quote from: tiempo on June 06, 2024, 02:14:51 PMQuote from: J70 on June 06, 2024, 01:14:29 PMI saw the description this morning and I couldn't face listening. But I'll probably give it a go later.
End of Monday pod said they had a great one coming, one of their best yet, most powerful ever ... but hadn't recorded it yet. Saw the description and I'm sorry but I can't face it. God forbid Nibs gets a radio show
In context of the latest podcast with Kevin McElvanna... this is a sick response.
Quote from: JoG2 on June 06, 2024, 02:14:38 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on June 06, 2024, 01:37:39 PMThat's the one thing I think about the podcast. It's great and they obviously get great reactions to it but they need to remember too that fundamentally their listener base are Gaa fans so need to not forget that too.
But all the podcasts are what the GAA is about, not just what happens on the pitch, which is covered each and every week.
That's what I love about them. You learn about the actual person and their family behind the mask of the county star or manager.
From last week, I didn't know Ambrose Rodgers Snr was only 39 when he died and his son only 14. How hard must that have been?!
Quote from: Truthsayer on June 06, 2024, 02:36:28 PMQuote from: tiempo on June 06, 2024, 02:14:51 PMQuote from: J70 on June 06, 2024, 01:14:29 PMI saw the description this morning and I couldn't face listening. But I'll probably give it a go later.
End of Monday pod said they had a great one coming, one of their best yet, most powerful ever ... but hadn't recorded it yet. Saw the description and I'm sorry but I can't face it. God forbid Nibs gets a radio show
In context of the latest podcast with Kevin McElvanna... this is a sick response.
I don't think it's related, I think generally when listening to the radio talk shows, which I would while driving, its is a sense of wanting to hear grief, it sells better, people listen.
Any of those X factor and other shite shows they want to hear a back story and if there is some grief in it, they are thrusted to the stage!
Out of context, I thought the clip was very funny
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2024, 02:47:26 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on June 06, 2024, 02:36:28 PMQuote from: tiempo on June 06, 2024, 02:14:51 PMQuote from: J70 on June 06, 2024, 01:14:29 PMI saw the description this morning and I couldn't face listening. But I'll probably give it a go later.
End of Monday pod said they had a great one coming, one of their best yet, most powerful ever ... but hadn't recorded it yet. Saw the description and I'm sorry but I can't face it. God forbid Nibs gets a radio show
In context of the latest podcast with Kevin McElvanna... this is a sick response.
I don't think it's related, I think generally when listening to the radio talk shows, which I would while driving, its is a sense of wanting to hear grief, it sells better, people listen.
Any of those X factor and other shite shows they want to hear a back story and if there is some grief in it, they are thrusted to the stage!
Out of context, I thought the clip was very funny
Reading the comments is totally related to that podcast and is reference to a discussion on it. Am saying no more bout it... the podcast was very dignified and appropriate.
The interview with Kevin was a hard listen, but I'm glad i listened to it. It helps put into perspective what's really important in life and it doesn't do any harm to reflect on this from time to time. I hope it has given Kevin some small comfort in being able to open up like he did, and to share those lovely stories about his wife.
Quote from: Armamike on June 07, 2024, 09:59:56 AMThe interview with Kevin was a hard listen, but I'm glad i listened to it. It helps put into perspective what's really important in life and it doesn't do any harm to reflect on this from time to time. I hope it has given Kevin some small comfort in being able to open up like he did, and to share those lovely stories about his wife.
From listening to him speak I definitely think his profession helped him deal with the actual accident and immediate aftermath of it. He knew what the medical situation was and almost dealt with what was happening in a matter of fact kind of way. Obviously the grief he and his family are going through is a different matter to deal with.
I know that it's a running joke that Niblock always says that the next podcast is the most powerful ever but this week's really was.
I know what people are saying about his medical background helping Kevin cope with the situation and I'm sure in many ways it did but I'd imagine it would have been very tough heading off in a separate ambulance knowing what he knew about Ciara's injury.
Good listen this week and thankfully a bit lighter with Pete McGrath. You'd know he's a school teacher, speaks very well.
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 12, 2024, 11:53:37 AMGood listen this week and thankfully a bit lighter with Pete McGrath. You'd know he's a school teacher, speaks very well.
WTF is Niblock at asking McGrath questions about never marrying and labouring the point unnecessarily, it's like 1950s tut tut watch out for the buck with no family and isn't an alcoholic.
Gary Linekers This is Football podcast the episode with Gazza is brilliant.
Hard to believe half of Gazzas stories but even if some aren't true they are hilarious to hear him tell.
Well worth a listen.
Each to their own but I don't go in for all the Gazza BS. Had a couple of memorable moments but hardly an outstanding career. Lazio wasn't a success while rangers was but that's nothing to shout about.
As for his current state, I find him hard to look at. An undoubted talent but the brits get a bit carried away with him.
I listen to podcasts day in day out whilst in the car.
99% sports.
The Football Pod, Gaa Social, This is football, Comhra Le Tomas, GaaGo - Ratified, Mentality monsters etc.
Anyone recommend any good 'non-sports' podcasts as there aren't enough sports ones in the week to keep me going when driving? Or anything different to the above.
Quote from: toby47 on June 14, 2024, 10:06:09 AMI listen to podcasts day in day out whilst in the car.
99% sports.
The Football Pod, Gaa Social, This is football, Comhra Le Tomas, GaaGo - Ratified, Mentality monsters etc.
Anyone recommend any good 'non-sports' podcasts as there aren't enough sports ones in the week to keep me going when driving? Or anything different to the above.
Two Johnnies. Not everyones cup of tea but light hearted stuff that you'll get a laugh from. The overlap and stick to football are decent sports ones you didnt mention. Never actually listened to it but diary of a ceo has had some good reviews.
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 14, 2024, 10:30:12 AMQuote from: toby47 on June 14, 2024, 10:06:09 AMI listen to podcasts day in day out whilst in the car.
99% sports.
The Football Pod, Gaa Social, This is football, Comhra Le Tomas, GaaGo - Ratified, Mentality monsters etc.
Anyone recommend any good 'non-sports' podcasts as there aren't enough sports ones in the week to keep me going when driving? Or anything different to the above.
Two Johnnies. Not everyones cup of tea but light hearted stuff that you'll get a laugh from. The overlap and stick to football are decent sports ones you didnt mention. Never actually listened to it but diary of a ceo has had some good reviews.
Those Conspiracy Guys.
Quote from: toby47 on June 14, 2024, 10:06:09 AMI listen to podcasts day in day out whilst in the car.
99% sports.
The Football Pod, Gaa Social, This is football, Comhra Le Tomas, GaaGo - Ratified, Mentality monsters etc.
Anyone recommend any good 'non-sports' podcasts as there aren't enough sports ones in the week to keep me going when driving? Or anything different to the above.
Brolly, depending on the topic and if he's your cup of tea. I enjoyed the Mythstories series with Shane Todd and Ciaran Bartlett, but I could also see how these two would be a struggle for some people. I found them funny, but dont be expecting huge historical accuracy.
Quote from: An Watcher on June 14, 2024, 07:59:33 AMEach to their own but I don't go in for all the Gazza BS. Had a couple of memorable moments but hardly an outstanding career. Lazio wasn't a success while rangers was but that's nothing to shout about.
As for his current state, I find him hard to look at. An undoubted talent but the brits get a bit carried away with him.
He's a wife beating sc**bag.
A podcast called Bear and Scully has come up on my feeds a few time as Ireland's #1 Podcast. I clicked on a link there and it opened up a YouTube video of a live show. At first glance it looks like it's *really* not my cup of tea. Any takers here for it?
Had a look and it probably appeals to Sunday World readers and people who watched Jeremy Kyle
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2024, 10:00:50 AMA podcast called Bear and Scully has come up on my feeds a few time as Ireland's #1 Podcast. I clicked on a link there and it opened up a YouTube video of a live show. At first glance it looks like it's *really* not my cup of tea. Any takers here for it?
An absolute balloon. More interested in talking about himself
Listen to "The Rest is History". Some episodes hit some miss but overall they're fairly good. There's a pleasant mix of light-hearted episodes with a few more emotional ones. Too many podcasts either fall into the "banter merchants" stereotype of the 2 johnnies or outright preaching of a David mc Williams. Once you get past the accents and Oxbridge education of the hosts it's grand.
Why would you need to "get past" the Oxbridge education of some historians?
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2024, 07:36:17 PMWhy would you need to "get past" the Oxbridge education of some historians?
you don't tend to go to those places without being a upper class English p***k?
Thousands upon thousands of people who don't fulfil that criteria go to Oxbridge every single year.
Some of the true crime stuff on the BBC are a good listen.
Sports Strangest crimes too.
Not sure if mentioned but Lee Keegan has a podcast called the square ball. Haven't listened but see Paudie Maher is guest for episode 4.
Quote from: toby47 on June 17, 2024, 08:56:26 AMQuote from: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2024, 10:00:50 AMA podcast called Bear and Scully has come up on my feeds a few time as Ireland's #1 Podcast. I clicked on a link there and it opened up a YouTube video of a live show. At first glance it looks like it's *really* not my cup of tea. Any takers here for it?
An absolute balloon. More interested in talking about himself
Bear as in Bear Competitions?
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 21, 2024, 02:56:35 PMQuote from: toby47 on June 17, 2024, 08:56:26 AMQuote from: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2024, 10:00:50 AMA podcast called Bear and Scully has come up on my feeds a few time as Ireland's #1 Podcast. I clicked on a link there and it opened up a YouTube video of a live show. At first glance it looks like it's *really* not my cup of tea. Any takers here for it?
An absolute balloon. More interested in talking about himself
Bear as in Bear Competitions?
Yes seems to be. It has been appearing on Facebook recently and looks like the same chap.
Listened to Thomas, oisin and Peter mcginnity earlier. On a couple of occasions niblock asked a question that had just been answered and it felt like Peter was a bit annoyed about been asked again. Normally enjoy this pod but not so much this week.
Quote from: timmyot501 on June 21, 2024, 04:13:50 PMListened to Thomas, oisin and Peter mcginnity earlier. On a couple of occasions niblock asked a question that had just been answered and it felt like Peter was a bit annoyed about been asked again. Normally enjoy this pod but not so much this week.
Have we finally found one that wasn't phenomenal/most powerful one yet?! Must tip in 🤓
The podcast is great and 90+% of the time niblock is ok but there's the odd time you're listening thinking what the hell - e.g. I thought he pushed McGuigan quite hard to say he was an alcoholic which there was no need for at all and he just came out of the blue to say Dan Gordon sounded bitter with Down county board about getting injured before the AI final in 2010 when he didn't at all. Sometimes chases a headline... (which maybe he has to do tbf to him).
I thought McGinnity was an interesting enough guest. Always remember him as very serious on the championship but came across guy with a good sense of humour.
Quote from: imtommygunn on June 21, 2024, 04:27:33 PMThe podcast is great and 90+% of the time niblock is ok but there's the odd time you're listening thinking what the hell - e.g. I thought he pushed McGuigan quite hard to say he was an alcoholic which there was no need for at all and he just came out of the blue to say Dan Gordon sounded bitter with Down county board about getting injured before the AI final in 2010 when he didn't at all. Sometimes chases a headline... (which maybe he has to do tbf to him).
I thought McGinnity was an interesting enough guest. Always remember him as very serious on the championship but came across guy with a good sense of humour.
You're not going to get much growth in figures if it's "just" GAA ex-players going over old games.
Niblock is after the hook that gets them new listeners. The missus and her sister listened to the Kevin McElvanna episode and they're Prods with zero interest in the GAA, so the story matters.
Very late to the Evil Genius podcast, some very interesting facts reveale.
Quote from: Square Ball on June 22, 2024, 10:17:14 AMVery late to the Evil Genius podcast, some very interesting facts reveale.
I wondered what he was doing now.
Quote from: timmyot501 on June 21, 2024, 04:13:50 PMListened to Thomas, oisin and Peter mcginnity earlier. On a couple of occasions niblock asked a question that had just been answered and it felt like Peter was a bit annoyed about been asked again. Normally enjoy this pod but not so much this week.
Yeh he kept pushing the Fermanagh manager question and Peter had answered him a couple of times on it and got to the point where Peter said "we'll move on from that now" felt a bit awkward
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2024, 10:24:34 AMQuote from: Square Ball on June 22, 2024, 10:17:14 AMVery late to the Evil Genius podcast, some very interesting facts reveale.
I wondered what he was doing now.
What's he at/what's his podcast
Niall Devlin on GAA social would have you in tears.
Quote from: Square Ball on June 22, 2024, 10:17:14 AMVery late to the Evil Genius podcast, some very interesting facts reveale.
The former poster on here?
Whats the podcast?
Quote from: Taylor on July 03, 2024, 12:02:44 PMQuote from: Square Ball on June 22, 2024, 10:17:14 AMVery late to the Evil Genius podcast, some very interesting facts reveale.
The former poster on here?
Whats the podcast?
Lol, nah, its Russell Lane, maybe they are one and the same, who knows.
Rory Gallagher the obvious choice for the Derry job according to Tommy Nibs on the podcast, anyone with an ounce of sense knows that would be toxic, not our Tom
Also seemed to be holding back regards Mickeys departure, where the players for or against Mickey staying on, Tommy would be connected enough to know but hadn't the stones to say
Finally the episode ended with McConville saying he wouldn't do it after seeing the abuse Mickey got, elaborate on that lads, oh wait - na don't bother
For a podcast with the MO 'we do things different' they sure fell into safety first generic soundbite mode when it suits
Back next week to ask more awkward questions of grieving Gaels though I'm sure, if you don't mind me asking sez he, only in as much as you're comfortable sez you
Quote from: tiempo on July 09, 2024, 07:42:30 PMRory Gallagher the obvious choice for the Derry job according to Tommy Nibs on the podcast, anyone with an ounce of sense knows that would be toxic, not our Tom
Also seemed to be holding back regards Mickeys departure, where the players for or against Mickey staying on, Tommy would be connected enough to know but hadn't the stones to say
Finally the episode ended with McConville saying he wouldn't do it after seeing the abuse Mickey got, elaborate on that lads, oh wait - na don't bother
For a podcast with the MO 'we do things different' they sure fell into safety first generic soundbite mode when it suits
Back next week to ask more awkward questions of grieving Gaels though I'm sure, if you don't mind me asking sez he, only in as much as you're comfortable sez you
Could someone translate that into English?
Quote from: tiempo on July 09, 2024, 07:42:30 PMRory Gallagher the obvious choice for the Derry job according to Tommy Nibs on the podcast, anyone with an ounce of sense knows that would be toxic, not our Tom
Also seemed to be holding back regards Mickeys departure, where the players for or against Mickey staying on, Tommy would be connected enough to know but hadn't the stones to say
Finally the episode ended with McConville saying he wouldn't do it after seeing the abuse Mickey got, elaborate on that lads, oh wait - na don't bother
For a podcast with the MO 'we do things different' they sure fell into safety first generic soundbite mode when it suits
Back next week to ask more awkward questions of grieving Gaels though I'm sure, if you don't mind me asking sez he, only in as much as you're comfortable sez you
Top tier post!
Niblock said that he knew it was never going to work for Harte at Derry and that there's no way he could have stayed on, yet never said anything like this up until now
Quote from: tiempo on July 09, 2024, 07:42:30 PMRory Gallagher the obvious choice for the Derry job according to Tommy Nibs on the podcast, anyone with an ounce of sense knows that would be toxic, not our Tom
Also seemed to be holding back regards Mickeys departure, where the players for or against Mickey staying on, Tommy would be connected enough to know but hadn't the stones to say
Finally the episode ended with McConville saying he wouldn't do it after seeing the abuse Mickey got, elaborate on that lads, oh wait - na don't bother
For a podcast with the MO 'we do things different' they sure fell into safety first generic soundbite mode when it suits
Back next week to ask more awkward questions of grieving Gaels though I'm sure, if you don't mind me asking sez he, only in as much as you're comfortable sez you
This is probably where we're at re discussing GAA and our amateur footballers. There's an unquenchable thirst for tabloid type soundbites and podcasters, journalists etc calling out our managers and footballers. If the advent rolling TV news is anything to go by, we're in for a rocky road ahead... Are you not entertained??
Quote from: tiempo on July 09, 2024, 07:42:30 PMRory Gallagher the obvious choice for the Derry job according to Tommy Nibs on the podcast, anyone with an ounce of sense knows that would be toxic, not our Tom
Also seemed to be holding back regards Mickeys departure, where the players for or against Mickey staying on, Tommy would be connected enough to know but hadn't the stones to say
Finally the episode ended with McConville saying he wouldn't do it after seeing the abuse Mickey got, elaborate on that lads, oh wait - na don't bother
For a podcast with the MO 'we do things different' they sure fell into safety first generic soundbite mode when it suits
Back next week to ask more awkward questions of grieving Gaels though I'm sure, if you don't mind me asking sez he, only in as much as you're comfortable sez you
Powerful stuff Tiempo probably your most powerful post ever. You are a different level human being.
The reaction to Tiempo's post has just been absolutely phenomenal, it really has.
I was talking to him on the phone and he said the reaction has been phenomenal too he's really glad he decided to post it because the feedback he's received has been just incredible.
Quote from: Snapchap on July 10, 2024, 08:46:11 AMThe reaction to Tiempo's post has just been absolutely phenomenal, it really has.
I was talking to him on the phone and he said the reaction has been phenomenal too he's really glad he decided to post it because the feedback he's received has been just incredible.
The same phone used to write the post? Wow 👏
;D
More I hear of niblock on the bbc social, he really comes across as a dose
Quote from: scout on July 18, 2024, 09:51:13 PMMore I hear of niblock on the bbc social, he really comes across as a dose
Can't have him at all, to say he's smug and self satisfied would be under selling it
I like him. Only criticism is sometimes he'd be too apologetic if he was asking a difficult question.
That square ball one with Lee Keegan is decent, guests get good grilling.
Watched the hurling on BBC. A really special effort from Niblock.
Quote from: gallsman on July 21, 2024, 10:45:14 PMWatched the hurling on BBC. A really special effort from Niblock.
Phenomenal?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 21, 2024, 10:57:44 PMQuote from: gallsman on July 21, 2024, 10:45:14 PMWatched the hurling on BBC. A really special effort from Niblock.
Phenomenal?
His most powerful commentary yet
Started watching on BBC, then James Nesbitt, Daire o'brien, another comedian (can't remember his name) and the nun from derry girls came on and i had to switch it back to Joanne and the lads.
I couldn't watch live so just endured the whole thing. Was thankfully able to skip Nesbitt and, perhaps even more importantly, David O'Doherty.
I'm sure there were a few phenomenals thrown in there but "audacious" was the word of the day.
Hyperbole. Excitability. Over exuberance. Mixed metaphors. Blathering on about nonsense. He's just awful to listen to, the poor lad.
Quote from: Sheedy on July 21, 2024, 11:17:26 PMStarted watching on BBC, then James Nesbitt, Daire o'brien, another comedian (can't remember his name) and the nun from derry girls came on and i had to switch it back to Joanne and the lads.
It's lucky the bonfire season is over , otherwise Jimmy nesbitt would be seen on top of one with a hurl in his hand
Always next year I suppose
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 21, 2024, 10:57:44 PMQuote from: gallsman on July 21, 2024, 10:45:14 PMWatched the hurling on BBC. A really special effort from Niblock.
Phenomenal?
BBC overdo it. Make you sick. Same as last year. Do it for three games, with push for the final with Nesbitt and O'Briain etc. then very little hurling coverage after that.
Niblock goes overboard. Lad was telling me he was lads all working in the morning. Nobody in Clare or Cork will be working in the morning.
The Davy Fitz episode on the GAA Social last week was very good
He said to Seamus Flanagan on the GAA Social - you've a lovely voice - there was a monentary silence in which Flanagan was clearly uncomfortable.
It's a nice kick in the teeth for hardline unionists to see someone like Jimmy Nesbitt speak the way he does so therefore I'm all for it, and Dara O'Briain is actually a hurling fan and clued in so no harm there him giving an opinion or two
Niall Grimley on gaa social. Would have you in tears.
Quote from: Armagh18 on July 31, 2024, 11:15:43 AMNiall Grimley on gaa social. Would have you in tears.
Haven't got as far as this one yet, I am sure it is extremely tough to listen too at times. Just listened to the Ronan Clarke one this morning, would have thought that he would have been a really confident lad injuries were not too kind to him could have been Armaghs greatest ever but still what a player, has an 19 year old ever lit up an AI final like that?
Quote from: statto on July 31, 2024, 02:13:21 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on July 31, 2024, 11:15:43 AMNiall Grimley on gaa social. Would have you in tears.
Haven't got as far as this one yet, I am sure it is extremely tough to listen too at times. Just listened to the Ronan Clarke one this morning, would have thought that he would have been a really confident lad injuries were not too kind to him could have been Armaghs greatest ever but still what a player, has an 18 year old ever lit up an AI final like that?
Was thinking the other week when the Euros was on, would it be possible to have a Lamine Yemal equivalent at the top end in GAA at 16/17yo, I don't think so, Clarke the last good example of someone who as you say ripped up an AIF at that age? And Shane O'Donnell in the hurling for Clare in 2013. You'd have to be physically a lot more mature to hop straight into top end GAA at 17-19 than high end soccer
Quote from: statto on July 31, 2024, 02:13:21 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on July 31, 2024, 11:15:43 AMNiall Grimley on gaa social. Would have you in tears.
Haven't got as far as this one yet, I am sure it is extremely tough to listen too at times. Just listened to the Ronan Clarke one this morning, would have thought that he would have been a really confident lad injuries were not too kind to him could have been Armaghs greatest ever but still what a player, has an 18 year old ever lit up an AI final like that?
Given he was 19, nearing 20, probably not.
Quote from: gallsman on July 31, 2024, 03:11:27 PMQuote from: statto on July 31, 2024, 02:13:21 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on July 31, 2024, 11:15:43 AMNiall Grimley on gaa social. Would have you in tears.
Haven't got as far as this one yet, I am sure it is extremely tough to listen too at times. Just listened to the Ronan Clarke one this morning, would have thought that he would have been a really confident lad injuries were not too kind to him could have been Armaghs greatest ever but still what a player, has an 18 year old ever lit up an AI final like that?
Giving Moynihan probably the best defender of his generation wasn't much of an achievement for a teenager so.
Given he was 19, nearing 20, probably not.
Quote from: Armagh18 on July 31, 2024, 11:15:43 AMNiall Grimley on gaa social. Would have you in tears.
Brilliant podcast and had some horrendous luck with injuries, health and personal loss but comes across as a brilliant person.
Quote from: mrdeeds on July 31, 2024, 04:37:37 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on July 31, 2024, 11:15:43 AMNiall Grimley on gaa social. Would have you in tears.
Brilliant podcast and had some horrendous luck with injuries, health and personal loss but comes across as a brilliant person.
A total gent. Can't describe how delighted I am for him.
Independent starting a new free daily podcast.
Have they seen a gap in the market since OTB went behind a paywall.
Used to enjoy OTB before it went behind a paywall but I dont think the quality is good enough to justify paying for it when you have second captains, smaller fish, etc.
https://x.com/SeanOCSport/status/1839619133085798709?t=dwHoO1QsHewmdv7rgzk21w&s=19
I listen to Neil DeGrasse Tyson's podcast quite frequently.
Was surprised to hear former Palace and Tottenham player Gary O'Reilly on a few times, providing info on all kinds of scientific stuff!
Seemingly he's a frequent contributor, however the hell they connected! :)
https://startalkmedia.com/bio/gary-oreilly/# (https://startalkmedia.com/bio/gary-oreilly/#)
Is OTB Gaa pod free or pay? I always seem to have trouble tracking them down on Spotify / YouTube (only have free versions of those, if that's anything to do with it?).
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2024, 08:43:27 PMIs OTB Gaa pod free or pay? I always seem to have trouble tracking them down on Spotify / YouTube (only have free versions of those, if that's anything to do with it?).
During the county season there is one a week for both hurling and football, football one is James O'Donoughue, Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney, this is free but I think OTB also have a paid members podcast.
Quote from: Armagh18 on October 30, 2024, 09:00:18 PMQuote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2024, 08:43:27 PMIs OTB Gaa pod free or pay? I always seem to have trouble tracking them down on Spotify / YouTube (only have free versions of those, if that's anything to do with it?).
During the county season there is one a week for both hurling and football, football one is James O'Donoughue, Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney, this is free but I think OTB also have a paid members podcast.
OTB have their own app where they give you like one or 2 free a week if you subscribe.
Quote from: screenexile on October 30, 2024, 09:02:17 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on October 30, 2024, 09:00:18 PMQuote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2024, 08:43:27 PMIs OTB Gaa pod free or pay? I always seem to have trouble tracking them down on Spotify / YouTube (only have free versions of those, if that's anything to do with it?).
During the county season there is one a week for both hurling and football, football one is James O'Donoughue, Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney, this is free but I think OTB also have a paid members podcast.
OTB have their own app where they give you like one or 2 free a week if you subscribe.
Different than the free spotify ones? Didn't know that, will download.
Jesus lads the latest GAA social would do you good to listen which is a bit mad to say considering the subject matter. What a man.
2 Johhnies back with Catfish part 3!!
Quote from: screenexile on January 13, 2025, 02:05:02 PM2 Johhnies back with Catfish part 3!!
Absolutely crazy stuff.
Girl needs locked up tbh.
Just listened to that. She is deranged. Obviously very damaged and dangerous.
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 13, 2025, 03:00:32 PMJust listened to that. She is deranged. Obviously very damaged and dangerous.
The lie about the fella hitting/raping her in the school is mental.
What was the back story again chaps. As brief as you want 🤝
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 13, 2025, 03:11:59 PMWhat was the back story again chaps. As brief as you want 🤝
Worth listening yourself but basically theres a girl creating all these (very believable) fake accounts of stunning girls, messaging semi well known lads mostly county footballers, arranging to meet up for dates but pulling out at the last minute saying that someone has died etc. Mad stuff
You'd have thought after the exposé over two years ago, she would have stopped.. but not a bit of her.
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 13, 2025, 03:23:20 PMYou'd have thought after the exposé over two years ago, she would have stopped.. but not a bit of her.
Is it the same girl?
Quote from: marty34 on January 13, 2025, 03:26:20 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 13, 2025, 03:23:20 PMYou'd have thought after the exposé over two years ago, she would have stopped.. but not a bit of her.
Is it the same girl?
Aye - probably doesn't know herself who she is at this stage
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 13, 2025, 03:15:14 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 13, 2025, 03:11:59 PMWhat was the back story again chaps. As brief as you want 🤝
Worth listening yourself but basically theres a girl creating all these (very believable) fake accounts of stunning girls, messaging semi well known lads mostly county footballers, arranging to meet up for dates but pulling out at the last minute saying that someone has died etc. Mad stuff
Cheers chap
They're all fookin crazy if you ask me
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 13, 2025, 06:38:47 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 13, 2025, 03:15:14 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 13, 2025, 03:11:59 PMWhat was the back story again chaps. As brief as you want 🤝
Worth listening yourself but basically theres a girl creating all these (very believable) fake accounts of stunning girls, messaging semi well known lads mostly county footballers, arranging to meet up for dates but pulling out at the last minute saying that someone has died etc. Mad stuff
Cheers chap
They're all fookin crazy if you ask me
Well thats a given :D but this girl is on another level, some web of lies.
Anyone hooking up on online dating deserve all they get lol
A fist class looper.
The country would be in meltdown if a fella was doing this to woman, she needs locked up.
The 2 Johnnies on the ball as usual!
Quote from: toby47 on January 14, 2025, 09:17:26 AMA fist class looper.
The country would be in meltdown if a fella was doing this to woman, she needs locked up.
Very true. The false story about the gaa player assaulting her and her being forced to have an abortion, sure that shite could ruin a man.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 14, 2025, 09:37:40 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 14, 2025, 09:17:26 AMA fist class looper.
The country would be in meltdown if a fella was doing this to woman, she needs locked up.
Very true. The false story about the gaa player assaulting her and her being forced to have an abortion, sure that shite could ruin a man.
Now now that's not the attitude, where is your sense of equality,inclusion and diversity brother. This is 2025 and just because your right what you say doesn't mean you can say it
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on January 14, 2025, 11:41:33 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 14, 2025, 09:37:40 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 14, 2025, 09:17:26 AMA fist class looper.
The country would be in meltdown if a fella was doing this to woman, she needs locked up.
Very true. The false story about the gaa player assaulting her and her being forced to have an abortion, sure that shite could ruin a man.
Now now that's not the attitude, where is your sense of equality,inclusion and diversity brother. This is 2025 and just because your right what you say doesn't mean you can say it
Even the older story where she lured Johnny B to that house in Dublin, imagine the gender roles were reversed there?
I listened to that podcast yesterday, and I'll have to confess that whilst at times I was laughing out loud, the overriding emotion was incredulity.
Surely there have to be real mental health concerns there for this individual? I'd be genuinely worried as to the welfare of the person in question.
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on January 14, 2025, 02:16:38 PMI listened to that podcast yesterday, and I'll have to confess that whilst at times I was laughing out loud, the overriding emotion was incredulity.
Surely there have to be real mental health concerns there for this individual? I'd be genuinely worried as to the welfare of the person in question.
I'd be the same Rufus. She's obviously very mentally unstable although is a danger to other people's mental health now too. I wouldn't be in huge rush to punish her but people need protected if she isn't going to stop and get treatment for whatever drives her to do this.
Quote from: toby47 on January 14, 2025, 09:17:26 AMA fist class looper.
The country would be in meltdown if a fella was doing this to woman, she needs locked up.
Fellas are doing this to women albeit not on the same scale. There are Facebook groups in every city where girls post up fellas they've dated or will potentially date who present red flags.
If girls are doing it to guys
Guys are doing it to girls
Girls are doing it to girls
And guys and doing it to guys
Is there such a thing as gender based abuse?
Seems more to me like there's non-cvnts and there's cvnts, each is a standalone case, why does someone's genitalia or hormones come into it?
Quote from: tiempo on January 14, 2025, 07:41:29 PMIf girls are doing it to guys
Guys are doing it to girls
Girls are doing it to girls
And guys and doing it to guys
Is there such a thing as gender based abuse?
Seems more to me like there's non-cvnts and there's cvnts, each is a standalone case, why does someone's genitalia or hormones come into it?
Don't know but if girls who want boys who like boys to be girls who do boys like they're girls who do girls like they're boys, I think it always should be someone you really like.
😂😂😂😂😂
Makes a lot more sense and a lot more profound than a lot of the shite passing for discourse and expert testimony in the 21st century
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 14, 2025, 08:11:01 PMQuote from: tiempo on January 14, 2025, 07:41:29 PMIf girls are doing it to guys
Guys are doing it to girls
Girls are doing it to girls
And guys and doing it to guys
Is there such a thing as gender based abuse?
Seems more to me like there's non-cvnts and there's cvnts, each is a standalone case, why does someone's genitalia or hormones come into it?
Don't know but if girls who want boys who like boys to be girls who do boys like they're girls who do girls like they're boys, I think it always should be someone you really like.
😁
I'd have some serious questions for the fellas that are inviting someone they have never met before to an awards night or a wedding. Especially with some of the over elaborate excuses provided. Surely a week in, they have to meet in person, and if you don't then move on. You win some you lose some. Next please. What sort of idiots are out there?
Quote from: bogball88 on January 15, 2025, 10:12:58 AMI'd have some serious questions for the fellas that are inviting someone they have never met before to an awards night or a wedding. Especially with some of the over elaborate excuses provided. Surely a week in, they have to meet in person, and if you don't then move on. You win some you lose some. Next please. What sort of idiots are out there?
Anyone that believes that shit on dating sites is a balloon and deserves to get what's coming, or in these cases, not coming..
Has the art of meeting someone first, in a natural setting and developing a friendship/courtship through shared interests and conversation gone altogether?
I'm not knocking the many uses I'm sure it has for the 'casual' hook ups it may provide, but I'd question the longevity of those relationships
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 15, 2025, 12:24:12 PMQuote from: bogball88 on January 15, 2025, 10:12:58 AMI'd have some serious questions for the fellas that are inviting someone they have never met before to an awards night or a wedding. Especially with some of the over elaborate excuses provided. Surely a week in, they have to meet in person, and if you don't then move on. You win some you lose some. Next please. What sort of idiots are out there?
Anyone that believes that shit on dating sites is a balloon and deserves to get what's coming, or in these cases, not coming..
Has the art of meeting someone first, in a natural setting and developing a friendship/courtship through shared interests and conversation gone altogether?
I'm not knocking the many uses I'm sure it has for the 'casual' hook ups it may provide, but I'd question the longevity of those relationships
Crazy how some of these lads could McFaul for this catfishing. Months and months of messaging with no prospect of ever actually meeting and they allow themselves to be fooled numerous times. They almost deserve to be catfished for such crazy behaviour
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 15, 2025, 12:24:12 PMQuote from: bogball88 on January 15, 2025, 10:12:58 AMI'd have some serious questions for the fellas that are inviting someone they have never met before to an awards night or a wedding. Especially with some of the over elaborate excuses provided. Surely a week in, they have to meet in person, and if you don't then move on. You win some you lose some. Next please. What sort of idiots are out there?
Anyone that believes that shit on dating sites is a balloon and deserves to get what's coming, or in these cases, not coming..
Has the art of meeting someone first, in a natural setting and developing a friendship/courtship through shared interests and conversation gone altogether?
I'm not knocking the many uses I'm sure it has for the 'casual' hook ups it may provide, but I'd question the longevity of those relationships
I know a girl who struggles to meet people/ strike up conversations on a night out. According to her its more difficult than it was ten years ago, sign of the times/youth.
I had my own apprehensions on the long term success rate of tinder dates and said so to my work colleagues one time. One of them proceeded to tell me she met her husband on tinder, so there are proper success stories for those that are there for more than a fumble.
My view on your doll is that she has serious mental health problems and her family need to get her help big time.
Quote from: bogball88 on January 15, 2025, 12:51:10 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on January 15, 2025, 12:24:12 PMQuote from: bogball88 on January 15, 2025, 10:12:58 AMI'd have some serious questions for the fellas that are inviting someone they have never met before to an awards night or a wedding. Especially with some of the over elaborate excuses provided. Surely a week in, they have to meet in person, and if you don't then move on. You win some you lose some. Next please. What sort of idiots are out there?
Anyone that believes that shit on dating sites is a balloon and deserves to get what's coming, or in these cases, not coming..
Has the art of meeting someone first, in a natural setting and developing a friendship/courtship through shared interests and conversation gone altogether?
I'm not knocking the many uses I'm sure it has for the 'casual' hook ups it may provide, but I'd question the longevity of those relationships
Crazy how some of these lads could McFaul for this catfishing. Months and months of messaging with no prospect of ever actually meeting and they allow themselves to be fooled numerous times. They almost deserve to be catfished for such crazy behaviour
I see you. 😂
Yeah there will be success stories along the way, but the art of actually speaking to people and generating a relationship from it is not down to covid or difficulty in meeting people due to work or whatever though, something is different with society nowadays, which is I suppose for those that struggled in the 'real' world have it better in the tech world
I'd be a right dinosaur if let loose ;D
Though I doubt very much I'd ever get myself into a 'serious' relationship again
I think the issue is if you're 40+, it's more difficult to meet similar aged people. The pool is much much smaller. Belfast may be different but many of the pubs in the local towns are packed out with kids.
I dont know why she feels the need to go looking in other counties when on her own doorstep she has a ready made supply of buck eejits with all ireland medals in their arse pockets, only too willing to embarrass themselves and entertain her.
Social media platforms have an awful lot to answer for. This whole episode is completely indicative of society these days and the generation of balloons that are running about. makes ye despair
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on January 15, 2025, 12:59:38 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on January 15, 2025, 12:24:12 PMQuote from: bogball88 on January 15, 2025, 10:12:58 AMI'd have some serious questions for the fellas that are inviting someone they have never met before to an awards night or a wedding. Especially with some of the over elaborate excuses provided. Surely a week in, they have to meet in person, and if you don't then move on. You win some you lose some. Next please. What sort of idiots are out there?
Anyone that believes that shit on dating sites is a balloon and deserves to get what's coming, or in these cases, not coming..
Has the art of meeting someone first, in a natural setting and developing a friendship/courtship through shared interests and conversation gone altogether?
I'm not knocking the many uses I'm sure it has for the 'casual' hook ups it may provide, but I'd question the longevity of those relationships
I know a girl who struggles to meet people/ strike up conversations on a night out. According to her its more difficult than it was ten years ago, sign of the times/youth.
I had my own apprehensions on the long term success rate of tinder dates and said so to my work colleagues one time. One of them proceeded to tell me she met her husband on tinder, so there are proper success stories for those that are there for more than a fumble.
My view on your doll is that she has serious mental health problems and her family need to get her help big time.
Another gargle there please barkeep
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on January 15, 2025, 02:54:12 PMI dont know why she feels the need to go looking in other counties when on her own doorstep she has a ready made supply of buck eejits with all ireland medals in their arse pockets, only too willing to embarrass themselves and entertain her.
Social media platforms have an awful lot to answer for. This whole episode is completely indicative of society these days and the generation of balloons that are running about. makes ye despair
I think the toe has been dipped in that county rightly
Met my wife on Tinder. Been together about nine years, married for 7, got two small kids. We have our moments and a few bumps in the road, but we're doing fine overall. Did a bit of back-and-forth Tinder messaging before agreeing to meet in a pub. Hit it off immediately. This was after years of hit-and-miss meeting women in pubs and clubs or through friends. I found the online thing very helpful where I live because the male:female ratio is skewed the wrong way for fellas (they call San Jose "Man Jose.") It seemed like every woman that walked into a bar had a hareem of a dozen fellas around her. The women were so jaded from desperate men pouncing on them that they were hard to reach a lot of the time.
Like it or not, online dating works and is here to stay for the foreseeable future. I don't think it's a sign of anything Wrong With Society, it's just the way relationships have evolved. I saw an animated infographic the other day that charted how people used to meet their life partners in the US since the 1950s. Church was something like number 4 but it slowly drifted out of the top 6. Family and friends was the top one for a long time but it's dwindled down in the rankings now that online has jumped to the top spot since the early 2000s.
I think there's a tendency to see anything new after your 20s as unnatural. We used to think nightclubs were normal but where are they now? The Arena was demolished years ago, which would have been unthinkable in the 1990s when it was the capital of clubbing in that part of the country. Go back a few more decades and people my parent's age are probably waxing lyrical about the kind of dances they used to go to (my parents met at a dance in England). The showband era probably looked like it would last forever too, but tastes change.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 14, 2025, 01:30:28 PMQuote from: north_antrim_hound on January 14, 2025, 11:41:33 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 14, 2025, 09:37:40 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 14, 2025, 09:17:26 AMA fist class looper.
The country would be in meltdown if a fella was doing this to woman, she needs locked up.
Very true. The false story about the gaa player assaulting her and her being forced to have an abortion, sure that shite could ruin a man.
Now now that's not the attitude, where is your sense of equality,inclusion and diversity brother. This is 2025 and just because your right what you say doesn't mean you can say it
Even the older story where she lured Johnny B to that house in Dublin, imagine the gender roles were reversed there?
Well yeah, because that would be different if it was the other way around. Obviously it was terrible to deceive him in that way, but a short little girl is never going to be able to physically overpower a big grown man. He wasn't in any danger, and there is no epidemic of women murdering or assaulting men.
So if the gender roles were reversed it would be worse.
Quote from: tiempo on January 14, 2025, 07:41:29 PMIf girls are doing it to guys
Guys are doing it to girls
Girls are doing it to girls
And guys and doing it to guys
Is there such a thing as gender based abuse?
Seems more to me like there's non-cvnts and there's cvnts, each is a standalone case, why does someone's genitalia or hormones come into it?
Gender comes into it because there's an enormous problem of men attacking women, killing them, coercive control etc. How many have we seen in the news in the last year alone?
I know there are some very manipulative and downright horrible women out there (I used to date one myself and it was a brutal experience) but the fact is they rarely result in physical harm. We can't pretend it's the same thing, this isn't difficult to understand lads.
Quote from: DeasBéalFeirste on January 16, 2025, 06:01:40 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 14, 2025, 01:30:28 PMQuote from: north_antrim_hound on January 14, 2025, 11:41:33 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 14, 2025, 09:37:40 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 14, 2025, 09:17:26 AMA fist class looper.
The country would be in meltdown if a fella was doing this to woman, she needs locked up.
Very true. The false story about the gaa player assaulting her and her being forced to have an abortion, sure that shite could ruin a man.
Now now that's not the attitude, where is your sense of equality,inclusion and diversity brother. This is 2025 and just because your right what you say doesn't mean you can say it
Even the older story where she lured Johnny B to that house in Dublin, imagine the gender roles were reversed there?
Well yeah, because that would be different if it was the other way around. Obviously it was terrible to deceive him in that way, but a short little girl is never going to be able to physically overpower a big grown man. He wasn't in any danger, and there is no epidemic of women murdering or assaulting men.
So if the gender roles were reversed it would be worse.
She wouldn't need to physically overpower him. She could spike his cup of tea etc.more than one way to skin a cat.
Quote from: DeasBéalFeirste on January 16, 2025, 06:09:12 AMWe can't pretend it's the same thing, this isn't difficult to understand lads.
This is it in a nutshell. Problem is a rake of lads want to believe otherwise.
Quote from: DeasBéalFeirste on January 16, 2025, 06:09:12 AMQuote from: tiempo on January 14, 2025, 07:41:29 PMIf girls are doing it to guys
Guys are doing it to girls
Girls are doing it to girls
And guys and doing it to guys
Is there such a thing as gender based abuse?
Seems more to me like there's non-cvnts and there's cvnts, each is a standalone case, why does someone's genitalia or hormones come into it?
Gender comes into it because there's an enormous problem of men attacking women, killing them, coercive control etc. How many have we seen in the news in the last year alone?
I know there are some very manipulative and downright horrible women out there (I used to date one myself and it was a brutal experience) but the fact is they rarely result in physical harm. We can't pretend it's the same thing, this isn't difficult to understand lads.
Would the 80:20 split in suicide weighted towards men in Ireland have anything to do with such women? Thus constituting a horrific level of gender based abuse, is it fair or legitimate to make such an assumption, or does gender based abuse only cut one way, male on female?
Women abuse women, men abuse women, women abuse men, men abuse men, men abuse children and women abuse children
The enormous problem is predicated at the level of the individual and its disingenuous to paint a picture whereby an entire gender (a protected characteristic) is painted with a slur
Its like when Jeremy Corbyn was asked if he denounced anti-Semitism, and he said he denounced all forms of racism, but it wasn't good enough for the runaway narrative and therefore he was eviscerated, despite plainly not being a racist or the sub-division anti-Semite
Women abusing men does not create suicide
In Ireland, 1 in 3 women have experienced psychological violence from a partner at some point in their lives and 1 in 6 have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner since the age of 15.
That's a staggering figure
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 16, 2025, 10:49:05 AMWomen abusing men does not create suicide
In Ireland, 1 in 3 women have experienced psychological violence from a partner at some point in their lives and 1 in 6 have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner since the age of 15.
That's a staggering figure
So women do abuse men, but with no link to any suicide (despite first hand testimony in a post above, an account of a man receiving abuse from a woman within a relationship that was described as a brutal experience), thats outlandish
I wonder if abuse by men plays any part in the suicide of women (20% of cases), I would suggest yes but I can't be sure now because abuse does not beget suicide apparently
Speaking tangentially to another thread, I wonder if Nicola Gallagher had committed suicide whose door the blame would have laid - thank goodness she hasn't obviously and I hope she is healing following her ordeal and able to find peace and security going forward
Pursuing a gender based narrative is a slur against non-perpetrators, note the figures above did not specifically mention men so I assume also include abuse of women by women, which I know every right thinking person would not condone
There has been a massive issue with mens treatment of women in this country for years and I've no idea if that's played any part in this case.
To me a lot of this case is just very sad. It's a young woman who lives some sort of fantasy, fanciful life and for large parts it's more odd than anything harmful but when she makes false allegations about being raped then in my opinion there should be consequences involving police.
Part
Quote from: screenexile on January 13, 2025, 02:05:02 PM2 Johhnies back with Catfish part 3!!
Are the 3 episodes all about one person?
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 12:48:33 PMPart Quote from: screenexile on January 13, 2025, 02:05:02 PM2 Johhnies back with Catfish part 3!!
Are the 3 episodes all about one person?
yeah it's the same girl but the people she is messaging are all different.
Quote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 02:18:38 PMQuote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 12:48:33 PMPart Quote from: screenexile on January 13, 2025, 02:05:02 PM2 Johhnies back with Catfish part 3!!
Are the 3 episodes all about one person?
yeah it's the same girl but the people she is messaging are all different.
Is her real identity known?
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 16, 2025, 10:49:05 AMWomen abusing men does not create suicide
In Ireland, 1 in 3 women have experienced psychological violence from a partner at some point in their lives and 1 in 6 have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner since the age of 15.
That's a staggering figure
not getting into an argument, we all know that there is an enormous problem, especially here, of men abusing women. However you cannot say the boldened part with any certainty
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 02:28:58 PMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 02:18:38 PMQuote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 12:48:33 PMPart Quote from: screenexile on January 13, 2025, 02:05:02 PM2 Johhnies back with Catfish part 3!!
Are the 3 episodes all about one person?
yeah it's the same girl but the people she is messaging are all different.
Is her real identity known?
Yeah. Not going to post it obviously but it's fairly well known and you'll find it online handily enough if you want.
I did have a bit of sympathy after the first 2 episodes for her, obviously abit of a want in her for attention/affection, but anyone with abit of cop on would have stopped back then, now shes taken it to a different level, posting photos of a fellas child and spreading rumours that a fella beat her, smashed windows on the house, raped her, forced her to have an abortion and god knows what else she's made up. Deserves locking up at this stage.
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 02:28:58 PMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 02:18:38 PMQuote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 12:48:33 PMPart Quote from: screenexile on January 13, 2025, 02:05:02 PM2 Johhnies back with Catfish part 3!!
Are the 3 episodes all about one person?
yeah it's the same girl but the people she is messaging are all different.
Is her real identity known?
There have been whatsapp going about saying who she is and who the people involved are, what's true and what isn't I don't know though.
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 16, 2025, 02:32:55 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on January 16, 2025, 10:49:05 AMWomen abusing men does not create suicide
In Ireland, 1 in 3 women have experienced psychological violence from a partner at some point in their lives and 1 in 6 have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner since the age of 15.
That's a staggering figure
not getting into an argument, we all know that there is an enormous problem, especially here, of men abusing women. However you cannot say the boldened part with any certainty
Most suicides are down to mental health issues like depression that have always been there, is there a trigger that can set these off? Yeah course they can, and can a abusive relationship be a trigger, most definitely, but depression is something I feel is there, I can be wrong on this btw, way before we have relationships, jobs, and other pressures, So I'll take that back and say yes, a bad relationship can trigger someone (who has mental health issues) to take their own life
A few Andrew Tate fans around the place, I see. Can't say I'm shocked.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 16, 2025, 02:59:51 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on January 16, 2025, 02:32:55 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on January 16, 2025, 10:49:05 AMWomen abusing men does not create suicide
In Ireland, 1 in 3 women have experienced psychological violence from a partner at some point in their lives and 1 in 6 have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner since the age of 15.
That's a staggering figure
not getting into an argument, we all know that there is an enormous problem, especially here, of men abusing women. However you cannot say the boldened part with any certainty
Most suicides are down to mental health issues like depression that have always been there, is there a trigger that can set these off? Yeah course they can, and can a abusive relationship be a trigger, most definitely, but depression is something I feel is there, I can be wrong on this btw, way before we have relationships, jobs, and other pressures, So I'll take that back and say yes, a bad relationship can trigger someone (who has mental health issues) to take their own life
a fair reply
I feel you're wrong with the statement mental health issues like depression that have always been there, always been there implies abuse isn't a potential root cause
For me, perfectly well adjusted functioning people can be abused to the point of suicide without underlying or pre-existing mental health issues
Quote from: tiempo on January 16, 2025, 06:35:36 PMI feel you're wrong with the statement mental health issues like depression that have always been there, always been there implies abuse isn't a potential root cause
For me, perfectly well adjusted functioning people can be abused to the point of suicide without underlying or pre-existing mental health issues
Most people unfortunately with depression mask life and come across as being well adjusted functioning people.
It can be easy, and I know two families that believe what they want to believe over a suicide that 'came out of the blue', one family blamed the girl and the other family felt he was selfish.
I've only seen bouts of it up close and to anyone outside of it would think that person has the world at their feet, but I know inside they struggle everyday.
The girl deserves to be named and shamed. Exhausting even thinking about the amount of time she must put into this.
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 09:24:00 PMThe girl deserves to be named and shamed. Exhausting even thinking about the amount of time she must put into this.
Most people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Quote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 09:55:40 PMQuote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 09:24:00 PMThe girl deserves to be named and shamed. Exhausting even thinking about the amount of time she must put into this.
Most people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Hard to have sympathy at this stage but yeah probably best if she isn't named and shamed. I do think she should be before a judge though, stuff from the latest episode is brutal.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 16, 2025, 09:59:34 PMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 09:55:40 PMQuote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 09:24:00 PMThe girl deserves to be named and shamed. Exhausting even thinking about the amount of time she must put into this.
Most people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Hard to have sympathy at this stage but yeah probably best if she isn't named and shamed. I do think she should be before a judge though, stuff from the latest episode is brutal.
When you make an allegation as serious as rape about someone then yeah you can have no complaints if you end up in court.
Quote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 09:55:40 PMQuote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2025, 09:24:00 PMThe girl deserves to be named and shamed. Exhausting even thinking about the amount of time she must put into this.
Most people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Yeah that's usually the way of it when someone gets caught out
She totally regrets getting caught, we can't forget that
If its been published as a podcast but not escalated to the relevant authorities for a court appearance that takes the pish
Quote from: Kidder81 on January 17, 2025, 09:16:21 AMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 09:55:40 PMMost people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Yeah that's usually the way of it when someone gets caught out
You've seen nothing to date, in her behaviour, that would suggest mental health challenges?
Quote from: tiempo on January 17, 2025, 09:36:07 AMShe totally regrets getting caught, we can't forget that
If its been published as a podcast but not escalated to the relevant authorities for a court appearance that takes the pish
Most people have regret when they are caught, but happy enough to plough on until they are ;D
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on January 17, 2025, 09:37:33 AMQuote from: Kidder81 on January 17, 2025, 09:16:21 AMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 09:55:40 PMMost people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Yeah that's usually the way of it when someone gets caught out
You've seen nothing to date, in her behaviour, that would suggest mental health challenges?
That's it. She has obviously 'mental health challenges' as they say these days! Has taken living in a fantasy world to a whole other level. Hard to see what she gains by doing this apart from thinking she's in a relationship with a GAA 'star'...
I just can't believe how gullible some lads can be. Imagine inviting someone you've never met to a wedding! Not condoning the unhinged behaviour of the catfish whatsoever but if I was chatting to someone online (especially some stunner) for more than 2 weeks without meeting them i'd lose interest if I hadn't already spotted the red flags. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 17, 2025, 09:55:10 AMQuote from: Rufus T Firefly on January 17, 2025, 09:37:33 AMQuote from: Kidder81 on January 17, 2025, 09:16:21 AMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 09:55:40 PMMost people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Yeah that's usually the way of it when someone gets caught out
You've seen nothing to date, in her behaviour, that would suggest mental health challenges?
That's it. She has obviously 'mental health challenges' as they say these days! Has taken living in a fantasy world to a whole other level. Hard to see what she gains by doing this apart from thinking she's in a relationship with a GAA 'star'...
I know a few people who would have known her growing up. Apparently she told people she was texting Eoghan Quigg while he was on X-factor. She claimed to have been texting various county minor players while in school. If there's any truth in this I'd maybe exclude the mental health card. This seems to be behaviour she's exhibited from her youth.
Quote from: general_lee on January 17, 2025, 10:09:29 AMI just can't believe how gullible some lads can be. Imagine inviting someone you've never met to a wedding! Not condoning the unhinged behaviour of the catfish whatsoever but if I was chatting to someone online (especially some stunner) for more than 2 weeks without meeting them i'd lose interest if I hadn't already spotted the red flags. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 17, 2025, 09:55:10 AMQuote from: Rufus T Firefly on January 17, 2025, 09:37:33 AMQuote from: Kidder81 on January 17, 2025, 09:16:21 AMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 09:55:40 PMMost people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Yeah that's usually the way of it when someone gets caught out
You've seen nothing to date, in her behaviour, that would suggest mental health challenges?
That's it. She has obviously 'mental health challenges' as they say these days! Has taken living in a fantasy world to a whole other level. Hard to see what she gains by doing this apart from thinking she's in a relationship with a GAA 'star'...
I know a few people who would have known her growing up. Apparently she told people she was texting Eoghan Quigg while he was on X-factor. She claimed to have been texting various county minor players while in school. If there's any truth in this I'd maybe exclude the mental health card. This seems to be behaviour she's exhibited from her youth.
Would indicate she's had mental health issues since youth! Eoghan Quigg!
Quote from: general_lee on January 17, 2025, 10:09:29 AMI just can't believe how gullible some lads can be. Imagine inviting someone you've never met to a wedding! Not condoning the unhinged behaviour of the catfish whatsoever but if I was chatting to someone online (especially some stunner) for more than 2 weeks without meeting them i'd lose interest if I hadn't already spotted the red flags. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 17, 2025, 09:55:10 AMQuote from: Rufus T Firefly on January 17, 2025, 09:37:33 AMQuote from: Kidder81 on January 17, 2025, 09:16:21 AMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 16, 2025, 09:55:40 PMMost people know who she is anyway but if she's publicly outed there's probably big issues with regard her mental health.
Yeah that's usually the way of it when someone gets caught out
You've seen nothing to date, in her behaviour, that would suggest mental health challenges?
That's it. She has obviously 'mental health challenges' as they say these days! Has taken living in a fantasy world to a whole other level. Hard to see what she gains by doing this apart from thinking she's in a relationship with a GAA 'star'...
I know a few people who would have known her growing up. Apparently she told people she was texting Eoghan Quigg while he was on X-factor. She claimed to have been texting various county minor players while in school. If there's any truth in this I'd maybe exclude the mental health card. This seems to be behaviour she's exhibited from her youth.
Attention seeker with low self esteem, which she has carried through most of her life I suppose. While she has done wrong, I'm still worried these lads could have also given money to some Nigerian prince
Aye I mean she's been at it from no age. People usually blame their misdemeanours on a breakdown in their mental health - don't think she has that excuse.
Disgusting behaviour from her. Can't imagine what it would have been like to be on the receiving end of one of her ridiculous lies. But at the same time I feel uncomfortable with the witch hunt going on. I think she should be arrested and dealt with that way rather than the social media circus. The young girls on tiktok (who all seemed to know her) won't be happy until she comes to some sort of harm. Quite clear the girl is mentally unwell.
She's clearly not wise in the head to be unpolitically correct.
You obviously wouldn't want to see her do harm to herself or anything, but like one of the lads said who she had been texting it is only a matter of time before someone does hurt themselves as a result of her actions and lies. She needs stopped.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 17, 2025, 11:22:00 AMShe's clearly not wise in the head to be unpolitically correct.
You obviously wouldn't want to see her do harm to herself or anything, but like one of the lads said who she had been texting it is only a matter of time before someone does hurt themselves as a result of her actions and lies. She needs stopped.
That's it! Fuc political correctness. I wanted to say that. Maith an fear!
Quote from: JimStynes on January 17, 2025, 10:53:21 AMDisgusting behaviour from her. Can't imagine what it would have been like to be on the receiving end of one of her ridiculous lies. But at the same time I feel uncomfortable with the witch hunt going on. I think she should be arrested and dealt with that way rather than the social media circus. The young girls on tiktok (who all seemed to know her) won't be happy until she comes to some sort of harm. Quite clear the girl is mentally unwell.
Shocking if this is just circulating as a light entertainment piece and not with the authorities
A jersey tugger of the highest order, if only the GAA had an initiate for challenging this sort of gender based exploitation
Jarlath must step in to protect members at risk of this person regardless of due process
It's a sorry mess no matter what. The girl has issues, but that doesn't give her carte blanche to do whatever she wants. She should absolutely be dealt with, either medically or lawfully, whichever is more appropriate. Her actions aren't harmless and obviously don't seem to be improving.
Some of the lads involved need a wee word too. I mean come on.
Quote from: tiempo on January 17, 2025, 11:45:50 AMQuote from: JimStynes on January 17, 2025, 10:53:21 AMDisgusting behaviour from her. Can't imagine what it would have been like to be on the receiving end of one of her ridiculous lies. But at the same time I feel uncomfortable with the witch hunt going on. I think she should be arrested and dealt with that way rather than the social media circus. The young girls on tiktok (who all seemed to know her) won't be happy until she comes to some sort of harm. Quite clear the girl is mentally unwell.
Shocking if this is just circulating as a light entertainment piece and not with the authorities
A jersey tugger of the highest order, if only the GAA had an initiate for challenging this sort of gender based exploitation
Jarlath must step in to protect members at risk of this person regardless of due process
Practically what can Jarlath do? It's not like players aren't aware this went on
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 17, 2025, 12:13:14 PMQuote from: tiempo on January 17, 2025, 11:45:50 AMQuote from: JimStynes on January 17, 2025, 10:53:21 AMDisgusting behaviour from her. Can't imagine what it would have been like to be on the receiving end of one of her ridiculous lies. But at the same time I feel uncomfortable with the witch hunt going on. I think she should be arrested and dealt with that way rather than the social media circus. The young girls on tiktok (who all seemed to know her) won't be happy until she comes to some sort of harm. Quite clear the girl is mentally unwell.
Shocking if this is just circulating as a light entertainment piece and not with the authorities
A jersey tugger of the highest order, if only the GAA had an initiate for challenging this sort of gender based exploitation
Jarlath must step in to protect members at risk of this person regardless of due process
Practically what can Jarlath do? It's not like players aren't aware this went on
He could send a strongly worded email? Or maybe an Insta post would be more effective.
Be no harm in the GAA releasing a statement just to be seen to be doing something and just mention the common sense advice of being wary of messaging people online and that if you're going to be sending nudes. (If you're into that) maybe wait til you've actually met the person in real life?
Quote from: Lucifer on January 17, 2025, 12:16:00 PMHe could send a strongly worded email? Or maybe an Insta post would be more effective.
Exactly this, he's a resourceful man
Fair enough..
I think there's a lot of folk on here underestimating how stupid men can be when they think through the wee head.
Quote from: SaffronSports on January 17, 2025, 12:28:26 PMI think there's a lot of folk on here underestimating how stupid men can be when they think through the wee head.
The age old honey trap, all genders are exploitable via fair means and foul, the perpetrator needs to be held accountable
Quote from: SaffronSports on January 17, 2025, 12:28:26 PMI think there's a lot of folk on here underestimating how stupid men can be when they think through the wee head.
God gave men 2 heads, but only enough bloodflow to operate one at a time!
Yeah not just men. The Tinder Swindler on Netflix case in point and the woman in France scammed out of 800000 euro because she thought she was with Brad Pitt. These GAA players matched with a girl on Tinder and spoke on Insta. Hardly scammed or anything apart from a match ticket.
Tonights Late Late Show is a GAA special with Jarlath Burns and the 2 Johnnies among the guests, do you think Kielty will throw it in the mix!!
Quote from: Targetman on January 17, 2025, 01:18:43 PMTonights Late Late Show is a GAA special with Jarlath Burns and the 2 Johnnies among the guests, do you think Kielty will throw it in the mix!!
Probably not, but surely he should say something lol
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 17, 2025, 01:20:02 PMQuote from: Targetman on January 17, 2025, 01:18:43 PMTonights Late Late Show is a GAA special with Jarlath Burns and the 2 Johnnies among the guests, do you think Kielty will throw it in the mix!!
Probably not, but surely he should say something lol
Could be testy enough for Jarlath if he wanted though think Kielty may swerve it as it's too hot Potato.
Was going to listen to it but have got the Readers Digest from herself and the mental health issues around this for the young woman and the men involved is crazy. Having seen her picture and the picture she alleges is her you have to really wonder what is going on in her head. Her parents and family are climbing the walls with her and she doesn't accept she has done anything wrong. The old days of an intervention should actually happen her as she needs serious help.
Also what is missing in the young lads involved to have long term 'relationships' with someone they have never met. It is crazy. It's really a reflection of the unreality of the online world....and don't worry the irony of this is not lost on me, an anonymous poster, on an internet chat site, with a made up name! (Though let's face it, most of us old hands are no longer anonymous on here!)
As for online dating...our wedding toast was sponsored by Tinder...when you get your age, particularly as a second time rounder as in my case, it's hard to get back out there. World has changed and no such thing as going up to someone and asking them for a drink anymore....you'll end up in a Podcast about creepy bar crawlers!!!
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 17, 2025, 01:09:14 PMYeah not just men. The Tinder Swindler on Netflix case in point and the woman in France scammed out of 800000 euro because she thought she was with Brad Pitt. These GAA players matched with a girl on Tinder and spoke on Insta. Hardly scammed or anything apart from a match ticket.
The Hawk Tuah blade crypto dump and sell, and the Only Fans phenomenon, gender based exploitation, not pretty
They would have the 2 boyos booked before this broke, but it will be brought up. I reckon they won't ask Jarlath about it or RG! I'd like Kielty to have some kind of nod to it mind.
It kinda shows that now GAA Catfish is taking over online and getting big international attention again, and it shows up how RTÉ is so far out of the Podcast loop.
Bar the big Doc on One projects they have no light entertainment ones. The sport ones are recorded by lads sitting in their cars on video chat...
They really missed the boat when half their presenters are going recording them in purpose-built small studios.
GPA have sent out a text message warning..
This it just bonkers! Hopefully Jarlth gives one of those Croke park speech's tonight and ban this girl from all the GAA grounds in Ireland ::)
Anyone that entertains a catfish also needs beat up
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 17, 2025, 07:03:25 PMThis it just bonkers! Hopefully Jarlth gives one of those Croke park speech's tonight and ban this girl from all the GAA grounds in Ireland ::)
Anyone that entertains a catfish also needs beat up
What?
I've only listened to podcasts of Joe Brolly and Tommy. Hector and Laurita so after reading the last six or seven pages of this I asked one of my two daughters did she ever listen to the Two Johnnys. She said 'OMG did you listen to the Catfish ones?' I said I'll have to now. She said 'I can't work out why it's only a big deal now. I listened to it ages ago and if this girl was a man she'd be in jail long ago.
How long are they roughly, and how many, 3?
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 18, 2025, 01:19:21 AMHow long are they roughly, and how many, 3?
They have parts 1 and 2 together on Spotify and it's 1h 51 so about 3 hours for the full thing.
Quote from: thebuzz on January 18, 2025, 01:11:41 AMI've only listened to podcasts of Joe Brolly and Tommy. Hector and Laurita so after reading the last six or seven pages of this I asked one of my two daughters did she ever listen to the Two Johnnys. She said 'OMG did you listen to the Catfish ones?' I said I'll have to now. She said 'I can't work out why it's only a big deal now. I listened to it ages ago and if this girl was a man she'd be in jail long ago.
Gender based abuse and exploitation only cuts one way don't yeno, I think the strapline for guys is #manup
Quote from: thebuzz on January 18, 2025, 01:11:41 AMI've only listened to podcasts of Joe Brolly and Tommy. Hector and Laurita so after reading the last six or seven pages of this I asked one of my two daughters did she ever listen to the Two Johnnys. She said 'OMG did you listen to the Catfish ones?' I said I'll have to now. She said 'I can't work out why it's only a big deal now. I listened to it ages ago and if this girl was a man she'd be in jail long ago.
There was plenty of talk about it at the time as it was just mind blowing stuff, but this latest episode is a lot darker. I'm no lawyer but I don't think she broke any laws in the first episodes, but imagine the allegations and some of the photos she was posting would be against the law.
Quote from: SaffronSports on January 18, 2025, 01:33:43 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 18, 2025, 01:19:21 AMHow long are they roughly, and how many, 3?
They have parts 1 and 2 together on Spotify and it's 1h 51 so about 3 hours for the full thing.
Cheers Saffron
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on January 17, 2025, 10:45:27 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on January 17, 2025, 07:03:25 PMThis it just bonkers! Hopefully Jarlth gives one of those Croke park speech's tonight and ban this girl from all the GAA grounds in Ireland ::)
Anyone that entertains a catfish also needs beat up
What?
Yeah not physically of course but purely metaphorical ;D
Getting sucked in online
PSNI investigating the catfish now I see
Never one for podcasts, generally walk the dogs or run without listening to music, but recently started listening to GAA Social, the Jody Gormley one is brilliant, and I mean that for the content, the topic is grim but flip me Jody just nails his character and it's an enthralling listen.
Lots of things ring true for me, his strength of character would be hard to match but I'd hold similar views on death, and how I'd hope to approach it if given such news.
Did chuckle on the one Antrim player they had a dig at.
Niblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
Quote from: Truthsayer on March 05, 2025, 03:32:35 PMNiblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
I find Tommy's podcasts very depressing and repetitive got. Surely he is going to run out of road with GAA sad stories at some point? He tweeted a few times over winter that next seasons podcast 'is going to bring something different'...but it's just been more of the same stuff.
Quote from: toby47 on March 05, 2025, 03:36:21 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 05, 2025, 03:32:35 PMNiblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
I find Tommy's podcasts very depressing and repetitive got. Surely he is going to run out of road with GAA sad stories at some point? He tweeted a few times over winter that next seasons podcast 'is going to bring something different'...but it's just been more of the same stuff.
Totally interview with Feargal Logan most about his recent stroke and so-called Covid game against Kerry. Never hardly mentioned winning the All Ireland final... v poor
Quote from: Truthsayer on March 05, 2025, 03:32:35 PMNiblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
How many openly gay inter county GAA players are there? I think say there is still a stigma around it, going by the percentage of gay men in the general population in Ireland statistically there's bound to be a fair few on county teams? Yet I can't think of any.
Quote from: Armagh18 on March 05, 2025, 04:10:13 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 05, 2025, 03:32:35 PMNiblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
How many openly gay inter county GAA players are there? I think say there is still a stigma around it, going by the percentage of gay men in the general population in Ireland statistically there's bound to be a fair few on county teams? Yet I can't think of any.
Mark Shields from Armagh is the only one i can think of off the top of my head
Quote from: samuel maguire on March 05, 2025, 04:20:16 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on March 05, 2025, 04:10:13 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 05, 2025, 03:32:35 PMNiblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
How many openly gay inter county GAA players are there? I think say there is still a stigma around it, going by the percentage of gay men in the general population in Ireland statistically there's bound to be a fair few on county teams? Yet I can't think of any.
Mark Shields from Armagh is the only one i can think of off the top of my head
Never knew that
Most stories can turn a bad thing into a positive, spinning it to have a feel good factor
Ive started to listen to them and I get the impression that it's, like let's find a story that pulls at the heart strings more than let's celebrate achievements successes building stuff from grass roots.
Also making injuries into a big topic isn't that bigga thing, also why go for all the county or ex county lads, go to a club each week, get their story, talk to the man that has twenty different jobs on the go, the club players, the history of the club and what it brings to its community it's parish or it's members.
Probably people wouldn't listen if it's Joe bloggs from St Paul's, I know I'd listen but wouldn't probably get that wider audience
Quote from: Armagh18 on March 05, 2025, 04:10:13 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 05, 2025, 03:32:35 PMNiblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
How many openly gay inter county GAA players are there? I think say there is still a stigma around it, going by the percentage of gay men in the general population in Ireland statistically there's bound to be a fair few on county teams? Yet I can't think of any.
Referee Gough and Donal Og ex-player only openly gay intercounty level men I can think of.
It is NOT normalized in GAA at that level yet.
Same with soccer.
I think it is normalised in the GAA I just think there aren't that many gay men playing intercounty football.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 05, 2025, 06:56:29 PMMost stories can turn a bad thing into a positive, spinning it to have a feel good factor
Ive started to listen to them and I get the impression that it's, like let's find a story that pulls at the heart strings more than let's celebrate achievements successes building stuff from grass roots.
Also making injuries into a big topic isn't that bigga thing, also why go for all the county or ex county lads, go to a club each week, get their story, talk to the man that has twenty different jobs on the go, the club players, the history of the club and what it brings to its community it's parish or it's members.
Probably people wouldn't listen if it's Joe bloggs from St Paul's, I know I'd listen but wouldn't probably get that wider audience
Think you answered your own question there. Joe that does 20 jobs at St Paul's doesn't do great in the algorithm in comparison to well known intercounty person.
Quote from: Mario on March 05, 2025, 08:42:46 PMI think it is normalised in the GAA I just think there aren't that many gay men playing intercounty football.
Honestly how would we know that? Not that it matters one f**k what sexuality the lad is as long as he can play ball.
I'd say if a few county players did come out, you'd have a big fuss made in support of it by some, the usual clowns will give abuse and then the vast majority wouldn't really be too bothered.
One of Corks best keepers...
Sexuality is as relevant to the GAA as whether you prefer red sauce or brown sauce, or any sauce at all for that matter, a minority of people yap on to try and remain relevant, tedious to say the least
Brown
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 05, 2025, 10:20:12 PMBrown
Brown on a sausage roll, or my mums stew to give it flavour ;D
Not sure where else I'd use it!
Quote from: Truthsayer on March 05, 2025, 03:32:35 PMNiblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
Sounds like one of his "most powerful yet"
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 05, 2025, 06:56:29 PMMost stories can turn a bad thing into a positive, spinning it to have a feel good factor
Ive started to listen to them and I get the impression that it's, like let's find a story that pulls at the heart strings more than let's celebrate achievements successes building stuff from grass roots.
Also making injuries into a big topic isn't that bigga thing, also why go for all the county or ex county lads, go to a club each week, get their story, talk to the man that has twenty different jobs on the go, the club players, the history of the club and what it brings to its community it's parish or it's members.
Probably people wouldn't listen if it's Joe bloggs from St Paul's, I know I'd listen but wouldn't probably get that wider audience
Laochra Gael veered off in that direction. Some of them were depressing
Lost a family member , done his knee in , lost their job, then the cat getting run over put the tin hat on things!
Quote from: maldini on March 05, 2025, 10:28:28 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 05, 2025, 03:32:35 PMNiblock Podcast on Kevin Penrose 'coming out' as gay (brother of former Tyrobe player Martin).
Seriously .. is being gay even a thing anymore? Does people care? I thought we'd gone past that... as interesting or unique as his hair colour. Like who cares?
If gay player was on my team least of my interest be his sexuality.. is he a good player?!
Sounds like one of his "most powerful yet"
Lol. ;D
If phenomenal isn't used in the promotion of it I won't listen in
Homosexual footballers isn't an interesting topic. Something more interesting would be players from unionist backgrounds.
I don't listen to these obnoxious podcasts regardless as I have little interest in the players private lives. I don't even listen to the Derry player ones. Maybe if Anthony Tohill or Henry Downey did one I would make an exception.
I find it hard to listen to McConville drole on in his South Armagh accent too.
Quote from: Norm-Peterson on March 05, 2025, 11:52:44 PMHomosexual footballers isn't an interesting topic. Something more interesting would be players from unionist backgrounds.
I don't listen to these obnoxious podcasts regardless as I have little interest in the players private lives. I don't even listen to the Derry player ones. Maybe if Anthony Tohill or Henry Downey did one I would make an exception.
I find it hard to listen to McConville drole on in his South Armagh accent too.
Tbh McConville doesn't speak much in the Wednesday episodes. They're mostly just Tommy asking, "but how did that make you feel, man?"
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 05, 2025, 11:52:22 PMIf phenomenal isn't used in the promotion of it I won't listen in
He can't be accused of, selling himself short, that's for sure.
Quote from: Armagh18 on March 05, 2025, 09:55:36 PMQuote from: Mario on March 05, 2025, 08:42:46 PMI think it is normalised in the GAA I just think there aren't that many gay men playing intercounty football.
Honestly how would we know that? Not that it matters one f**k what sexuality the lad is as long as he can play ball.
I'd say if a few county players did come out, you'd have a big fuss made in support of it by some, the usual clowns will give abuse and then the vast majority wouldn't really be too bothered.
Exactly. Why would a player have to declare his sexuality publicly?
He's there as a footballer, not as a gay footballer.
I've heard of at least one high profile intercounty player who is gay, but no idea if it's true or not and no interest either.
There's plenty of gay players in ladies football, but I don't think they've all had to declare it somewhere.
There may be loads of gay county players... so? Why does anyone need to declare they are gay? This is 2025 not...
Quote from: Truthsayer on March 06, 2025, 10:01:44 AMThere may be loads of gay county players... so? Why does anyone need to declare they are gay? This is 2025 not...
Is that not the point?
It's 2025 and we've never seen an out, active county player. No one bringing a same sex partner to the All Stars or on the team holiday.
If there are gay players and it's 2025 and society is so accepting, why still the need to hide it?
Quote from: J70 on March 06, 2025, 10:46:01 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 06, 2025, 10:01:44 AMThere may be loads of gay county players... so? Why does anyone need to declare they are gay? This is 2025 not...
Is that not the point?
It's 2025 and we've never seen an out, active county player. No one bringing a same sex partner to the All Stars or on the team holiday.
If there are gay players and it's 2025 and society is so accepting, why still the need to hide it?
Are there gay county players actively avoiding this though? If there are then this is a problem but not having seen it does not necessarily mean it hasn't happened. If there was anyone who did this then would it have been all over the news? Would we even know?
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 06, 2025, 11:00:30 AMQuote from: J70 on March 06, 2025, 10:46:01 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 06, 2025, 10:01:44 AMThere may be loads of gay county players... so? Why does anyone need to declare they are gay? This is 2025 not...
Is that not the point?
It's 2025 and we've never seen an out, active county player. No one bringing a same sex partner to the All Stars or on the team holiday.
If there are gay players and it's 2025 and society is so accepting, why still the need to hide it?
Are there gay county players actively avoiding this though? If there are then this is a problem but not having seen it does not necessarily mean it hasn't happened. If there was anyone who did this then would it have been all over the news? Would we even know?
Either it's happening in GAA and indeed many other elite sports, including soccer, or else gay people are more or less absent from the echelons of elite sportsmanship, which I find very hard to believe.
I guess we'll find out either way in years to come.
If you can turn a man GAA you can turn a man GAY
Quote from: J70 on March 06, 2025, 10:46:01 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 06, 2025, 10:01:44 AMThere may be loads of gay county players... so? Why does anyone need to declare they are gay? This is 2025 not...
Is that not the point?
It's 2025 and we've never seen an out, active county player. No one bringing a same sex partner to the All Stars or on the team holiday.
If there are gay players and it's 2025 and society is so accepting, why still the need to hide it?
There was a player and his male partner on one of the team holidays at the end of 2024. It's not a big deal anymore. Certainly not worth a podcast anyway. Maybe 10 years ago but not now.
Quote from: JimStynes on March 06, 2025, 12:54:30 PMQuote from: J70 on March 06, 2025, 10:46:01 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 06, 2025, 10:01:44 AMThere may be loads of gay county players... so? Why does anyone need to declare they are gay? This is 2025 not...
Is that not the point?
It's 2025 and we've never seen an out, active county player. No one bringing a same sex partner to the All Stars or on the team holiday.
If there are gay players and it's 2025 and society is so accepting, why still the need to hide it?
There was a player and his male partner on one of the team holidays at the end of 2024. It's not a big deal anymore. Certainly not worth a podcast anyway. Maybe 10 years ago but not now.
Clearly Kevin Penrose and the GAA Social team felt is was an issue worthy of public discussion.
Who was the player on the holiday?
Quote from: J70 on March 06, 2025, 01:34:33 PMQuote from: JimStynes on March 06, 2025, 12:54:30 PMQuote from: J70 on March 06, 2025, 10:46:01 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on March 06, 2025, 10:01:44 AMThere may be loads of gay county players... so? Why does anyone need to declare they are gay? This is 2025 not...
Is that not the point?
It's 2025 and we've never seen an out, active county player. No one bringing a same sex partner to the All Stars or on the team holiday.
If there are gay players and it's 2025 and society is so accepting, why still the need to hide it?
There was a player and his male partner on one of the team holidays at the end of 2024. It's not a big deal anymore. Certainly not worth a podcast anyway. Maybe 10 years ago but not now.
Clearly Kevin Penrose and the GAA Social team felt is was an issue worthy of public discussion.
Who was the player on the holiday?
Mark Shields from Armagh is openly gay with a partner. And has been for a while
Society has changed but could a fella take the inevitable ton of "banter" that would come with it? Those type of environments still have that the same as the traditionally male workplaces still behave in that way
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 05, 2025, 10:09:37 PMOne of Corks best keepers...
Ger Cunningham was gay?
Who knew!
I vaguely remember Ger Brennan mentioning male partners after winning the all Ireland during his acceptance speech. Can't remember the exact detail but there wasn't much reaction to it at the time.
Didn't Electric 6 have a hit with "let me take you to a gaa bar gaa bar."
Quote from: ardtole on March 06, 2025, 04:00:39 PMI vaguely remember Ger Brennan mentioning male partners after winning the all Ireland during his acceptance speech. Can't remember the exact detail but there wasn't much reaction to it at the time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26646416
Like feck me.. the Sunday social comes on , it's about 32 minutes long, there were two football games on and it took 22 minutes before they started talking about the games which had some fantasy results for Ulster counties, Downs promotion win away Derry beating Meath with limited effort from the potential they have and Antrims win over Laois, so when it came on, it got exactly 5 f**king minutes!
Wise up lads
Sounds like they are heading the way of Second Captains...
Even apart from the move from sport they had the interview series and one was Annie Mac.
They rattled on for 15 minutes, indulging themselves in in jokes before we heard a sound from the guest.
Tony Scullion on the midweek social, surefire way to win some listeners, such as myself, back
Scullion should be brilliant, will give it a listen tomorrow.
Not sure what the problem was with last weeks guest, was enjoyable enough, good to cover different topics and you obviously can't get a legend of the game like Scullion etc every week.
The Irish News have named the GAA catfish "suspect", first time I've seen her named officially. Imagine it ended up not being her
Was listening to the the one on Wed, had the referee on discussing the new rules and his own refereeing experiences, haven't finished it but was decent up on till I had to do something else, will finish it off later
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2025, 01:54:19 PMWas listening to the the one on Wed, had the referee on discussing the new rules and his own refereeing experiences, haven't finished it but was decent up on till I had to do something else, will finish it off later
Interesting that he advised his 4th official if someone steps over halfway accidently that wouldn't want notified and that he likes the interaction with players. A common sense approach that is hopefully passed down to the lower levels. Should be an interesting few weeks with league football starting hopefully respect for ref is upheld as the games get more competitive.
Quote from: Brendan on March 20, 2025, 01:41:04 PMThe Irish News have named the GAA catfish "suspect", first time I've seen her named officially. Imagine it ended up not being her
To be fair, the Irish News named the girl that is fighting a legal battle not to get fired from her job as a result of being accused of being the GAA Catfish. Whether that turns out to be her or not isn't the story the Irish News reported which is all no doubt a legal loophole.
Quote from: statto on March 20, 2025, 02:03:17 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2025, 01:54:19 PMWas listening to the the one on Wed, had the referee on discussing the new rules and his own refereeing experiences, haven't finished it but was decent up on till I had to do something else, will finish it off later
Interesting that he advised his 4th official if someone steps over halfway accidently that wouldn't want notified and that he likes the interaction with players. A common sense approach that is hopefully passed down to the lower levels. Should be an interesting few weeks with league football starting hopefully respect for ref is upheld as the games get more competitive.
Yeah and for those on the spectrum they'll struggle with that approach (rules are rules) but common sense is required and I did say and I'm a big backer on this, you can't have two refs its pointless, two different calls and approaches and it Osin was slightly upset lol! In a good way
No sign of Joe Molloy on indo sport podcast past 2 weeks.
Whats happened there?
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on March 24, 2025, 05:27:46 PMNo sign of Joe Molloy on indo sport podcast past 2 weeks.
Whats happened there?
I think he's on holiday
Quote from: Mario on March 24, 2025, 06:15:58 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on March 24, 2025, 05:27:46 PMNo sign of Joe Molloy on indo sport podcast past 2 weeks.
Whats happened there?
I think he's on holiday
Not so bad then so 😅
Must have missed the podcast when they said that
Not as bad as Those Conspiracy Guys - no sign of an episode in months!
McKinless spoke very highly of RG in today's GAA social.
Wouldn't say a bad word about him when quizzed by Niblock.
Interesting how highly respected he is by the Derry players.
Very tricky situation for them being interviewed about what happened too.
Wouldn't expect McKinless to come out and call him a sc**bag or anything, but yeah interesting to hear the respect he was held in and how standards dropped when he left.
I wonder would they have won an All Ireland in 2023 or 24 if he had stayed.
D Day the tide turns on Spotify.
Excellent listen for anyone interested in WW2. Paul mcgann narrates it and is very good.
I'm on the last episode of Cover, Stakeknife. Brutal stuff. On BBC sounds
Just finished Stakeknife the other day. I listened to it, but not fully, when it can out but it's a great listen.
Mad stuff altogether but very well out together. Some research to put it into a podcast.
Quote from: marty34 on April 02, 2025, 08:13:53 PMJust finished Stakeknife the other day. I listened to it, but not fully, when it can out but it's a great listen.
Mad stuff altogether but very well out together. Some research to put it into a podcast.
Maybe mentioned before but same producer as Stakeknife done 'where is George Gibney' about a swimming coach in Dublin who committed sexual abuse. Excellent listen!
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 02, 2025, 08:25:57 PMQuote from: marty34 on April 02, 2025, 08:13:53 PMJust finished Stakeknife the other day. I listened to it, but not fully, when it can out but it's a great listen.
Mad stuff altogether but very well out together. Some research to put it into a podcast.
Maybe mentioned before but same producer as Stakeknife done 'where is George Gibney' about a swimming coach in Dublin who committed sexual abuse. Excellent listen!
Yeah, the one was mentioned a few times at the start of the Stakeknife podcasts.
Must get a listen to it.
Stakeknife was grand, but nothing really new or groundbreaking tbh. Made primarily for an unknowing UK audience.
Where Is George Gibney? was terrific.
Both produced by Second Captains.
I was very aware of all things Stakeknife but some of the interviews with the family members is a tough one, so different and how they had to deal with aftermath of their families involvement and searching for the truth after it.
I knew the girl that was killed a couple weeks before the ceasefire, I was away that summer came home to hear that she had been killed and dumped on the border, I remember the atmosphere among that group of friends, dirty dirty war.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 02, 2025, 09:44:29 PMI was very aware of all things Stakeknife but some of the interviews with the family members is a tough one, so different and how they had to deal with aftermath of their families involvement and searching for the truth after it.
I knew the girl that was killed a couple weeks before the ceasefire, I was away that summer came home to hear that she had been killed and dumped on the border, I remember the atmosphere among that group of friends, dirty dirty war.
The FRU agent pretending he was a journalist with Channel 4 ringing the head army lad and recording everything.
Then he said he was recording the lad from the BBC Sounds team who was recording him.
Quote from: marty34 on April 02, 2025, 09:49:40 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on April 02, 2025, 09:44:29 PMI was very aware of all things Stakeknife but some of the interviews with the family members is a tough one, so different and how they had to deal with aftermath of their families involvement and searching for the truth after it.
I knew the girl that was killed a couple weeks before the ceasefire, I was away that summer came home to hear that she had been killed and dumped on the border, I remember the atmosphere among that group of friends, dirty dirty war.
The FRU agent pretending he was a journalist with Channel 4 ringing the head army lad and recording everything.
Then he said he was recording the lad from the BBC Sounds team who was recording him.
He was a proper scamp! So many lost lives
Quote from: RedHand88 on April 02, 2025, 05:40:15 PMD Day the tide turns on Spotify.
Excellent listen for anyone interested in WW2. Paul mcgann narrates it and is very good.
This is brilliant!
Quote from: RedHand88 on April 02, 2025, 05:40:15 PMD Day the tide turns on Spotify.
Excellent listen for anyone interested in WW2. Paul mcgann narrates it and is very good.
Excellent so far. Thank you for the suggestion.
Off topic any fellow WW2 nerds ever visit the Normandy beaches etc. Would love to do it
Haven't done them would love to, I was, back in the day, when I was about 13 in Belgium with Eurochildren, spent couple week at the beaches of Ostend and would have seen and explored those battlements, early 80's, they were very accessible at time, fascinated by them.
My dream trip would be with a mobile camper trace some of the places around Europe that were significant to historic events, not just limited to WW2
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2025, 10:40:38 PMHaven't done them would love to, I was, back in the day, when I was about 13 in Belgium with Eurochildren, spent couple week at the beaches of Ostend and would have seen and explored those battlements, early 80's, they were very accessible at time, fascinated by them.
My dream trip would be with a mobile camper trace some of the places around Europe that were significant to historic events, not just limited to WW2
Ye can lift me on the way MR2. No sh1te talk about Antrim football though!
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 07, 2025, 10:09:16 PMQuote from: RedHand88 on April 02, 2025, 05:40:15 PMD Day the tide turns on Spotify.
Excellent listen for anyone interested in WW2. Paul mcgann narrates it and is very good.
Excellent so far. Thank you for the suggestion.
Off topic any fellow WW2 nerds ever visit the Normandy beaches etc. Would love to do it
I binged that series. Very well produced and narrated. Would love a similar one about the Vietnam war if anyone has any recommendations.
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 07, 2025, 10:09:16 PMQuote from: RedHand88 on April 02, 2025, 05:40:15 PMD Day the tide turns on Spotify.
Excellent listen for anyone interested in WW2. Paul mcgann narrates it and is very good.
Excellent so far. Thank you for the suggestion.
Off topic any fellow WW2 nerds ever visit the Normandy beaches etc. Would love to do it
No but its a bucket list point for sure!
Wife looked at me like in complete bewilderment when I mentioned it. She'd be more interested in a beach in Southern France than Northern...
Ferry to Cherbourg would have you on top of the action.
Was in Paris at the weekend there and was chatting to some Yanks who were going over to Normandy to see the Bayeaux Tapestry and do the "beaches" for a couple of days.
Enjoyable GAA Podcast this week with Houlie. A proper Armagh Legend. Houlie was the star player for me as a young lad.
Was out cycling listening to it, class act our Gérard on & off the pitch. I do think he scored a screamer (but not a volley) v Fermanagh in Irvinestown that Oisin was referring to but Houli couldn't remember! We were behind the nets that day, think it was the first game in year of the draws (but I cud be wrong).
Quote from: bennydorano on April 09, 2025, 05:29:01 PMWas out cycling listening to it, class act our Gérard on & off the pitch. I do think he scored a screamer (but not a volley) v Fermanagh in Irvinestown that Oisin was referring to but Houli couldn't remember! We were behind the nets that day, think it was the first game in year of the draws (but I cud be wrong).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E6nkezLbuw
Cheers. I can still hear the clank of half bottles of Bo behind those nets
Quote from: lurganblue on April 09, 2025, 04:46:22 PMEnjoyable GAA Podcast this week with Houlie. A proper Armagh Legend. Houlie was the star player for me as a young lad.
A great guy, handy soccer player too
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.
He was trying to make fermanagh down at the weekend sound like peak Kerry Dublin in an aif
Not phenomenal. Not one bit
Quote from: Truthsayer on April 23, 2025, 02:18:27 PMGood 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.
As they say "who is the guest interviewing Niblock this week?"
That's the problem not every podcast or match will be brilliant but he tries to hype them up as that... then when you do get a brilliant one is like you always say that...
Gormley one is very good though... interesting him and Oisin looking back on their era Tyrone v Armagh...
Niblock needs to hold off more and just let them chat instead of trying to contrive it to be more dramatic or something..
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
Quote from: Truthsayer on April 23, 2025, 02:41:02 PMThat's the problem not every podcast or match will be brilliant but he tries to hype them up as that... then when you do get a brilliant one is like you always say that...
Gormley one is very good though... interesting him and Oisin looking back on their era Tyrone v Armagh...
Niblock needs to hold off more and just let them chat instead of trying to contrive it to be more dramatic or something..
They need to change the title though.. The GAA football social, like lets call a spade a spade, no more interested in hurling than the man on the moon
Quote from: dec on April 23, 2025, 02:41:40 PMA 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.
Quote from: Truthsayer on April 23, 2025, 02:18:27 PMGood 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.
Quote from: Puckoon on April 23, 2025, 06:34:09 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on April 23, 2025, 02:18:27 PMGood 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?
Indicative of our culture? Or a Juvenile question?
Quote from: Puckoon on April 23, 2025, 06:34:09 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on April 23, 2025, 02:18:27 PMGood 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 🤷
Quote from: dec on April 23, 2025, 02:41:40 PMA 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!
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.
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)
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?
Are there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled
Quote from: ulstergael on July 03, 2025, 12:07:13 PMWhat 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
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.
Quote from: ulstergael on July 03, 2025, 12:07:13 PMWhat 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
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 03, 2025, 06:21:17 PMAre 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
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...
The local down one a load of balls is a weekly listen for me. Good preview of all the league games from 1-4. For the poster asking about kids listening my older lad listens to English soccer podcasts non stop. The younger teens none.
Quote from: Tubberman on July 03, 2025, 08:00:06 PMChrist, 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.
Jeez you must be the first man I've ever come across with a disliking for Devenny.
I thoroughly enjoy him. Great craic and has a good knowledge of the game.
In response to a comment above on Paddy Andrews. He does have a an awful bad habit of cutting across people but unlike Brolly I think it's a subconscious thing for him.
I like Andrews though good knowledge of the game and good banter with him tommy and james
I have been following The Rest is Classified, about 'the secretive world of spies, espionage, and covert operations. Hosted by former CIA analyst turned spy novelist, David McCloskey, and veteran security correspondent, Gordon Corera.' Excellent stuff. There's another top notch BBC produced one (a dramatised podcast) on the CIA, Central Intelligence (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022sk7), has ED Harris narrating the Allen Dulles character. Good to combine both, one of the BBC's episodes gives account of the bizarre attempts to engineer a coup by a coalition of 'The Allies' in Albania ousting Hoxha in post WW2, all attempts failed miserably, Kim Philby's fingerprints were all over the betrayal of the plans.
Quote from: Main Street on July 03, 2025, 11:28:18 PMI have been following The Rest is Classified, about 'the secretive world of spies, espionage, and covert operations. Hosted by former CIA analyst turned spy novelist, David McCloskey, and veteran security correspondent, Gordon Corera.' Excellent stuff. There's another top notch BBC produced one (a dramatised podcast) on the CIA, Central Intelligence (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022sk7), has ED Harris narrating the Allen Dulles character. Good to combine both, one of the BBC's episodes gives account of the bizarre attempts to engineer a coup in Albania ousting Hoxha in post WW2, all attempts failed miserably, Kim Philby's fingerprints were all over the betrayal of the plans.
Cheers for that. I've read a couple of his books and have been meaning to listen to these podcasts.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 03, 2025, 06:21:17 PMAre there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled
Best one is Anthony Daly in Examiner, behind a paywall though.
The hurling pod on Off the Ball/Newstalk is free and do a 2nd members one also I think. Paul Murphy and James Skehill the pundits.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 03, 2025, 06:21:17 PMAre there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled
They've covered and interviewed multiple hurling legends, ladies footballers etc, would the "GAA Social (but we're predominantly a men's football podcast, as we're both northern men and men's county football is by a distance the most watched GAA sport and the sport we mostly cover live)" be a better title? Doesn't trip off the tongue though... Any suggestions? The Contrarian Pucker might be a runner?
Quote from: fearsiuil on July 03, 2025, 11:36:19 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on July 03, 2025, 06:21:17 PMAre there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled
Best one is Anthony Daly in Examiner, behind a paywall though.
The hurling pod on Off the Ball/Newstalk is free and do a 2nd members one also I think. Paul Murphy and James Skehill the pundits.
OurGame by Michael Verney and Shane Stapleton is decent for Hurling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40S4D9-OqA0&pp=ygUQb3VyIGdhbWUgaHVybGluZw%3D%3D
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on July 03, 2025, 11:13:13 PMQuote from: Tubberman on July 03, 2025, 08:00:06 PMChrist, 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.
Jeez you must be the first man I've ever come across with a disliking for Devenny.
I thoroughly enjoy him. Great craic and has a good knowledge of the game.
In response to a comment above on Paddy Andrews. He does have a an awful bad habit of cutting across people but unlike Brolly I think it's a subconscious thing for him.
I like Andrews though good knowledge of the game and good banter with him tommy and james
Devenny is a top man, great craic and knows the game inside out. Has done a couple nights at our club over the years, couldn't get better.
Quote from: JoG2 on July 03, 2025, 11:54:57 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on July 03, 2025, 06:21:17 PMAre there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled
They've covered and interviewed multiple hurling legends, ladies footballers etc, would the "GAA Social (but we're predominantly a men's football podcast, as we're both northern men and men's county football is by a distance the most watched GAA sport and the sport we mostly cover live)" be a better title? Doesn't trip off the tongue though... Any suggestions? The Contrarian Pucker might be a runner?
Keep your hair on Thomas
Quote from: rodney trotter on July 04, 2025, 09:08:56 AMQuote from: fearsiuil on July 03, 2025, 11:36:19 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on July 03, 2025, 06:21:17 PMAre there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled
Best one is Anthony Daly in Examiner, behind a paywall though.
The hurling pod on Off the Ball/Newstalk is free and do a 2nd members one also I think. Paul Murphy and James Skehill the pundits.
OurGame by Michael Verney and Shane Stapleton is decent for Hurling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40S4D9-OqA0&pp=ygUQb3VyIGdhbWUgaHVybGluZw%3D%3D
Yeah I always liked the Our Game one, Stapleton hasn't been on much this year as he's got a "real" job now aaparently.
Can't agree with the poster above about the Examiner one, too much chat about racing and "craic" & can't have Landers at all, it's almost as if he's playing a character.
Quote from: NotedObserver on July 03, 2025, 07:15:45 PMQuote from: ulstergael on July 03, 2025, 12:07:13 PMWhat 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
Smaller Fish is by far the best football podcast available. I'd agree that Cian Ward is badly missed, particularly when you have Devlin there in his place.
Can see why Devenney wouldn't be for everyone but he knows his stuff and has no problem giving it back to Parkinson.
I hear Rory's Stories is this week's guest on the GAA Social. Surely even Niblock can't be promoting that one as the most moving and inspirational story yet
I missed the one for the weekend round up.. how'd it go?
Quote from: gallsman on July 10, 2025, 06:05:33 PMI hear Rory's Stories is this week's guest on the GAA Social. Surely even Niblock can't be promoting that one as the most moving and inspirational story yet
The must powerful episode yet! Seriously though, are they that desperate lol
Quote from: gallsman on July 10, 2025, 06:05:33 PMI hear Rory's Stories is this week's guest on the GAA Social. Surely even Niblock can't be promoting that one as the most moving and inspirational story yet
Hard pass
Any good podcast recommendations?
Can be a 1 off episode or a series. Doesn't have to be sporting related.
One the road all week with work, a lot of driving.
Quote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 09:32:48 AMAny good podcast recommendations?
Can be a 1 off episode or a series. Doesn't have to be sporting related.
One the road all week with work, a lot of driving.
You've prob listened to The Witness.... Listened to it after a recommendation on here.
The Rewatchable is decent, review of classic movies and some of the stories behind them including casting what-ifs and other interesting bits and pieces
Quote from: JoG2 on August 11, 2025, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 09:32:48 AMAny good podcast recommendations?
Can be a 1 off episode or a series. Doesn't have to be sporting related.
One the road all week with work, a lot of driving.
You've prob listened to The Witness.... Listened to it after a recommendation on here.
Yeah, very very good. A must listen to anyone who hasn't already.
Quote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 09:32:48 AMAny good podcast recommendations?
Can be a 1 off episode or a series. Doesn't have to be sporting related.
One the road all week with work, a lot of driving.
Scam Inc. The Economist goes deep into crypto scams. Brilliant, terrifying stuff.
What ever happened those conspiracy guys? Loved that show.
Quote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 09:32:48 AMAny good podcast recommendations?
Can be a 1 off episode or a series. Doesn't have to be sporting related.
One the road all week with work, a lot of driving.
The last podcast on the left is very good if you have spotify.
They cover some mad stuff over many topics, can be very funny. Listened to the Rasputin one. Also Donner Party one very good. USS Indianapolis another. The Black Death. Loads of series.
The John Sweeney Lucy Letby podcast.
One of the worst miscarriages of justice in British Judicial history. Not light hearted but useful for getting ahead of the news cycle for when shes eventually exonerated.
Quote from: DaleCooper on August 11, 2025, 10:29:13 PMThe John Sweeney Lucy Letby podcast.
One of the worst miscarriages of justice in British Judicial history. Not light hearted but useful for getting ahead of the news cycle for when shes eventually exonerated.
The worst miscarriage of justice in british judicial history was the Guildford 4 and the Birmingham 7 ( edit: Birmingham 6 plus 1), anything else is in the also-rans by a distance.
re podcasts
'God's Banker' is not bad, centered on Roberto Calvi aka God's banker, found dead, hung under Blackfriars bridge, just how did that happen?
An actual first class conspiracy which puts most others to shame, the Vatican via it's bank in juncture with the CIA and P2 a crypto fascist elite group, who all conspired to restore fascist christian dictatorships around the world. P2 was responsible for the 1980 bombing of Bologna train station, 85 dead and hundreds injured.
The whole story is well known it's part of history, it has already been well documented but good to get the podcast outlining the story all these years later.
Birmingham 6. Maguire 7.
BBC ones are decent to be fair as well.
The Missing Crypto Queen was interesting.
Some of the sports strangest crimes were decent as well, for easy listening.
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 11, 2025, 05:54:28 PMWhat ever happened those conspiracy guys? Loved that show.
Never heard of it, so gave it a go. Didnt realise the episode I opted for was 4 hours plus so thought I'd listen to the first hour for now and come back to it.
After 45 mins, they still hadn't gotten around to talking about the actual subject of the podcast topic. Just 45 minutes of banal, idle "banter" between the hosts. My pet peeve when it comes to podcasts. Turned it off.
The search continues.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HS0nHvuzdERRmskU5M0Lx?si=HLBPyfaQQ8yLBc9tOgTPjA
Some promotion of podcast for anyone who is interested in Trad scene and local music. Please support!!
Quote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 10:52:17 AMQuote from: JoG2 on August 11, 2025, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 09:32:48 AMAny good podcast recommendations?
Can be a 1 off episode or a series. Doesn't have to be sporting related.
One the road all week with work, a lot of driving.
You've prob listened to The Witness.... Listened to it after a recommendation on here.
Yeah, very very good. A must listen to anyone who hasn't already.
What's it about?
Quote from: tonto1888 on August 13, 2025, 04:01:05 PMQuote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 10:52:17 AMQuote from: JoG2 on August 11, 2025, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 09:32:48 AMAny good podcast recommendations?
Can be a 1 off episode or a series. Doesn't have to be sporting related.
One the road all week with work, a lot of driving.
You've prob listened to The Witness.... Listened to it after a recommendation on here.
Yeah, very very good. A must listen to anyone who hasn't already.
What's it about?
Young impressionable boy gets groomed as a dealer in Dublin, goes into Witness Protection.. Same guy narrates it.
Mike and Vittorio's Guide To Parenting*
*contains no parenting advice
Vittorio is less funny than Shane Todd, which is a serious accomplishment.
Catherine Connolly on the Blindboy podcast this week, actually gave him a listen after someone had mentioned it on here. Connolly comes across as a good person to me, I'd vote for her if FFG ever let us..
Quote from: JoG2 on August 13, 2025, 04:25:32 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on August 13, 2025, 04:01:05 PMQuote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 10:52:17 AMQuote from: JoG2 on August 11, 2025, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: toby47 on August 11, 2025, 09:32:48 AMAny good podcast recommendations?
Can be a 1 off episode or a series. Doesn't have to be sporting related.
One the road all week with work, a lot of driving.
You've prob listened to The Witness.... Listened to it after a recommendation on here.
Yeah, very very good. A must listen to anyone who hasn't already.
What's it about?
Young impressionable boy gets groomed as a dealer in Dublin, goes into Witness Protection.. Same guy narrates it.
Do de sound loike dat. Is it Loike listening to de Fontaines bud.
4 of the 5 Fontaines aren't from Dublin. The other one is barely from Dublin, in both that he was born in England with an English mother and grew up in Skerries.
So, without having listened to the pod, I'd guess not.
Quote from: gallsman on September 26, 2025, 10:08:13 AM4 of the 5 Fontaines aren't from Dublin. The other one is barely from Dublin, in both that he was born in England with an English mother and grew up in Skerries.
So, without having listened to the pod, I'd guess not.
So why does he sound like a Dub?.