Best Joe Brolly Podcasts (2025)

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With Batman saving Gotham, only Conor McGregor can save Ireland 43:10

6h ago43:10

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When you go out to get a pint of milk, do you bring your essential survival kit in case of attack from rampaging gangs or immediate societal breakdown? If not, why not? On Free State today, Joe and Dion are afraid and have recorded from their panic rooms. Maybe they have been watching too much Fox News. Last week the channel asked ‘What Happened to…

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All-Ireland Office Party | Part 2 | Joe Brolly, Pat Spillane, John Mullane & Eddie Brennan 49:22

21d ago49:22

49:22

It is part two of our Finals Fortnight extravaganza with Joe joined by Joe Brolly, Pat Spillane, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan for a night in Indo Sport Towers. Kerry's final clash with Donegal is up for discussion, John Mullane takes aim at 'GAA greed' while Joe and Pat remember their departure from RTÉ. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast…

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A defender for hurler of the year? Verney, Mullane and Brennan's season awards 1:00:18

19h ago1:00:18

1:00:18

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney team up to give an overview of the inter-county season, starting with their reaction to a scintillating camogie final before giving out their awards for the hurling season, including their picks for hurler of the year. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Galway topple Cork in contentious thriller | Lessons learned from the camogie season? | Sarah O'Donovan & Ursula Jacob 42:12

1d ago42:12

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Ursula Jacob & Sarah O'Donovan join Joe to recap yesterday's action & incident-packed All Ireland Final, as Galway put paid to Cork's threepeat prospects. The panel also delve in to the year that was for camogie, and the extent to which lessons learned this year should feed into how the sport approaches its future. If you'd like to get in touch wit…

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Mo Salah, Bono and how language became the spearhead of a genocide 37:08

2d ago37:08

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“If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice.” These words were published on Anas Al-Sharif’s X account after his death. Sharif was a journalist with Al Jazeera and he was killed by Israel while in a tent for journalists outside a hospital in Gaza. The headlines said that ‘global outrage’ was mounti…

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THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW (UNLOCKED): Ger Brennan takes the Dublin job | The Camogie All Ireland Final 20:59

4d ago20:59

20:59

Adrian Barry is joined by former professional tennis player, Simon Carr, and Meath midfielder, Shane McEntee, to go through all the headline and best sports writing in the papers this Sunday

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Noel McGrath | The long road back to All-Ireland glory 32:31

4d ago32:31

32:31

Tipperary legend Noel McGrath joins Joe to reflect on The Premier's awesome All-Ireland Final display, how his role evolved in pursuit of that fourth Liam MacCarthy medal, blending with Liam Cahill's cohort of young guns, and what the future might hold. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You …

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Replacing the shit with something better. Tim McGabhann on his journey from addiction to salvation. 41:10

5d ago41:10

41:10

‘I probably need to start with the s***,’ Tim MacGabhann writes in his memoir. On Free State today, Tim MacGabhann talks about the shit and the salvation. His book is a story of addiction and recovery, a life trying to find something and then finding it in the place he didn’t think it would be. It’s a story of replacing the s*** with something bett…

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When Ali met Ireland 44:47

7d ago44:47

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When Muhammad Ali visited Ireland in 1972, the country was a different place. Nobody believed the greatest sportsman the world has ever seen would fight in Dublin except the men who made it possible. On Free State today Dave Hannigan tells talks about his book The Big Fight - When Ali Conquered Ireland. It is a tale of men with dreams from Kerry an…

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What should Jim McGuinness have done differently? | Pat Spillane & Cahair O’Kane 1:09:21

7d ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Conan Doherty was joined by Cahair O'Kane from the Irish News as the fall-out from the All-Ireland final continues, with tactical questions being asked of Donegal. The pair also catch up on the news that Ciarán Meenagh is set to take Derry forward into a season where there is a large pool of counties that can win the All-Ireland Then, Pat Spillane …

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Through a Glass Darkly. The sobering of Dion Fanning 30:23

9d ago30:23

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As Dion celebrates a personal milestone, on Free State today Joe and Dion look at how to live without drink. They consider how dark it can get for those on the other side and what helps people become free. Joe reflects on those he has seen struggle with alcohol and those he has seen create a new and rewarding life for themselves. Hosted on Acast. S…

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A summer on the brink 39:39

12d ago39:39

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In the summer of 1976, the world was a different place. In Ireland and Britain, it was a summer of a heatwave. But were there cultural and political changes brought about by the long hot summer of 1976? On Free State today John Williams, author of a new book Heatwave - the Summer of 1976, Britain at Boiling Point, is our guest. John tells us how th…

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Football final review | Kerry bring too many threats as Jack O'Connor seals sweetest success | Tomás Ó'Sé, Philly McMahon & Colm Keys 🏐 54:23

14d ago54:23

54:23

Tomás Ó Sé, Philly McMahon and Colm Keys join Joe to break down an All-Ireland final that saw Paudie Clifford enjoy space, David Clifford show grace as Donegal were left to chase. The team break down Kerry’s tackling advantage, why Donegal fell flat and what mind games really delivered for two teams who put in vastly different performances. The lat…

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They’re behind you! How the mass murder industry is trying to spook Ireland into wasting billions on weapons of war. 45:51

14d ago45:51

45:51

Have you locked yourself in a panic room? Have you got your tinned foods and toilet rolls in for when the Russians invade? If not, why are you so complacent? Why don’t you understand the threats Ireland faces in the modern world? On Free State today, Joe and Dion look at how Ireland is being told to be afraid. Is there anything to fear or are the w…

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Kerry adapted, Donegal didn’t - how the sidelines decided the All-Ireland final | Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin 52:29

15d ago52:29

52:29

The dust is settling on another All-Ireland title for Kerry, and questions are being asked over Donegal’s jitters, Jim McGuinness’ lack of adaptability and the regard we should hold Jack O’Connor in. Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Conan Doherty to run the rule over one of the most memorable championship runs in Kerry history - where they took o…

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Superman unleashed. Can anyone stop David Clifford & another Golden Years? 59:02

16d ago59:02

59:02

After Sunday's All Ireland final proved yet again why David Clifford is Superman in shorts, Joe wonders can any team stop a new Golden Years style reign for the Kerry footballers? On Free State today he also looks back on Knockmore Juniors' win over the weekend and explains why the All Ireland final can never quite measure up to the winning feeling…

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Croke Park reaction | Why wasn't Paudie marked? | Unstoppable Kerry | 2-point shooting 18:56

17d ago18:56

18:56

Conor McKeon joins Michael Verney from the Hogan Stand as Kerry win easy in the end. Donegal didn't live up to expectations as Gavin White, Joe O'Connor and the Clifford brothers run riot. Jack O'Connor bows out after delivering number 39 for The Kingdom. The next edition of Indo Sport LIVE takes place on August 6th, head over to Ticketmaster for i…

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A War Correspondent in Gaza 40:50

19d ago40:50

40:50

As a young reporter Phoebe Greenwood worked as a war correspondent in Gaza. She inhabited the world of fixers where journalists stayed at the Al Deira hotel and Israeli government spokespeople provided statements that contradicted what reporters had witnessed. Greenwood was there during the 2012 conflict and now she has written a novel, Vulture, wh…

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Donegal v Kerry, McGuinness v O'Connor & process v talent | All-Ireland Football Final Preview 🏐 54:51

20d ago54:51

54:51

Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé, Philly McMahon and Colm Keys to preview Sunday's All-Ireland final between Kerry and Donegal. What a win would do for the legacy of Jim McGuinness and Jack O'Connor is a big topic of discussion, as is the fascinating clash of styles between the two teams. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by A…

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Can Donegal beat David Clifford? Or are 15 mortal men enough against the God of football? 44:22

21d ago44:22

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How do you stop a genius? How does a genius thrive? David Clifford is the greatest Gaelic football who has ever lived but will that be enough on its own to bring Kerry an All-Ireland? On Free State today, Joe explains the different type of genius that is Jimmy McGuinness. McGuinness has taken advantage of the new rules, the way he took hold of the …

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Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin’s All-Ireland Final preview: Donegal need a plan, Kerry need it on their terms 58:16

22d ago58:16

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Kerry and Donegal face off in a final of the year’s two strongest teams in the showpiece of one of the greatest championships in memory. Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney to discuss what could be the winning of this game, including Kerry’s potential need for a sweeper, how Monaghan were consulted by Kerry in 2014, and if the Jim McG…

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Hurling final review | Mullane, Brennan & Verney | Tipp’s sweetest day as Cork opt to not face the fans 1:05:23

23d ago1:05:23

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John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and a banged-up Michael Verney join Joe for a debrief of a remarkable All-Ireland hurling final. Cork’s decision to cancel their homecoming is to the fore as the world starts to digest their collapse in the second half. But that’s taking nothing from Tipperary, as the team break down their smart deployment of the sweeper…

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Cork, a study in failure. Donal Og’s destructive legacy 45:07

23d ago45:07

45:07

Did Cork lose the All-Ireland hurling final at half time or was defeat guaranteed long before? On Free State today, Joe and Dion look at what a sporting humiliation does to a team and if they can ever recover. Joe identifies failings in the Cork management that led to the defeat on Sunday but it doesn’t end there. He looks at the strike action when…

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Tipp are champs after dominant second half | Michael Verney & Niall McIntyre reaction from Croke Park 🔵🟡 14:59

24d ago14:59

14:59

One of the most extraordinary second halves you will ever see played out in Croke Park as Tipperary returned to the top of the hurling tree. Michael Verney and Niall McIntyre give their live reaction from Croke Park. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Trump Dictatorship with writer Joseph O’Neill 1:04:49

26d ago1:04:49

1:04:49

One of Ireland’s great writers Joseph O’Neill is today’s guest on Free State. O’Neill’s novels Netherland and Godwin have reflected the centrality of sport in people’s lives. He talks about why sport matters so much and why in Ireland it matters even more than that. He reflects on his own upbringing and how he was raised in Holland before becoming …

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The All-Ireland Office Party | Joe Brolly, Pat Spillane, John Mullane & Eddie Brennan | Part 1 1:06:09

26d ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Joe was joined by a star-studded line-up for our All-Ireland finals office party as Joe Brolly, Pat Spillane, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan descended on Indo Sport towers. All-Ireland final memories were the main topic of discussion but there was also time to chat about RTÉ's golden era, Brian Cody's ruthlessness and why Joe Brolly blew kisses to …

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Donegal & Kerry cruise into final, and set up the ultimate clash of styles — Philly McMahon & Colm Keys 🏐 56:24

28d ago56:24

56:24

Serial All-Ireland winner Philly McMahon & Indo Sport's GAA correspondent Colm Keys join Conan in studio to recap a semi-final slate which went very much to script, and that has set up a captivating Kerry vs Donegal showpiece. If you'd like to come along to the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you ca…

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Blocking a cross-community cricket camp. Unionists are draining the pool so no one can swim 38:35

28d ago38:35

38:35

The Fairground Park pool in St Louis Missouri was the largest pool in America when it was built in 1919. It had enough room for 10,000 swimmers. All of them white. But when integration came to Missouri, rather than allow all races to swim, the Fairground Park pool closed. This phenomenon was explored by writer Heather McGhee and on Free State today…

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All-Ireland final preview - How Tipp should stop Cork’s ‘samba hurling’ | John Mullane & Eddie Brennan 56:40

29d ago56:40

56:40

Michael Vernery, Eddie Brennan and John Mullane team up for the big All-Ireland final preview, where the team are in agreement on one principle - Tipperary need to find a way to slow Cork down. The team reminisce on final week preparation stories of the past, debate the tactics Liam Cahill needs to bring to give Tipp the best chance, and analyse wh…

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Football: Michael Murphy the ref | This is personal for Clifford | Dick Clerkin & Kevin Cassidy 52:14

29d ago52:14

52:14

Donegal All-Star Kevin Cassidy joins Michael and Dick after an All-Ireland semi-final weekend where Tyrone got diverted by David Clifford magnificence as Meath got routed by Donegal. The team break down Michael Murphy’s controversial influence in games, whether Donegal are coming into the final undercooked, and why David Clifford’s strong performan…

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The Sherlock Holmes of Donegal. Jimmy McGuinness and the winning formula. 38:34

1M ago38:34

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Jim McGuinness isn’t a pragmatist. He is, Joe says, a pragmatic extremist. On Free State, Joe and Dion look at the clash between genius and control. Through the history of sport, geniuses have always made their own way and systems have been devised to stop them. Will this be the case when David Clifford’s Kerry play McGuinness’s Donegal? We look at…

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Writer Timothy O’Grady on the trauma of war, imagining the life of a sniper and writing Stephen Rea’s memoir 1:10:23

1M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

In January, Timothy O’Grady joined Dion and Joe on the podcast to talk about Say Nothing and what it got wrong. What stayed in people’s minds was his reading from his novel Monaghan. With the publication of that novel this summer, Tim returns to Free State to talk about what he has learned about war and killing through years talking to people invol…

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Tomás Ó Sé & Conor McKeon | Kerry-Tyrone memories, relentless Donegal, Meath's renaissance 🏐 49:21

1M ago49:21

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Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé and Conor McKeon to look ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland football semi-finals. Tomás looks back on his famous battles with Tyrone during his Kerry career before the lads break down who has the edge in Saturday's clash. Then it's on to Donegal vs Meath, with the Royals back in the semi-final for the first time since 2…

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Oisin O'Donoghue magic, Lazarus Liam Cahill | Why is 'hype' a dirty word in GAA? | John Mullane & Colm Keys 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

John Mullane & Colm Keys join Conan to look back on a flashpoint-filled All Ireland Hurling Semi-Final weekend, as Tipperary toppled Kilkenny to book a meeting with favourites Cork in next weekend's decider. If you'd like to come along to the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can join us at Vicar …

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Postmodernism and the Twelfth. In Moygashel, they’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats 41:35

1M ago41:35

41:35

When the pictures emerged of the loyalist bonfire in Moygashel in Co Tyrone, most people were horrified at the migrant boat effigy at the top. Politicians condemned it and called for action but others insisted it was in fact an act or ‘artistic protest’. On Free State, Joe and Dion look at the celebrations around the Twelfth of July, not as the des…

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Football: ‘Puke football’ was unfair on Tyrone | Are Meath in danger of a routing? | Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin 51:04

1M ago51:04

51:04

It’s All-Ireland semi-finals week and Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael to see which of Kerry, Tyrone, Donegal and Meath will make it to the dance floor. The Kerry/Tyrone rivalry is a big one and sets the scene for Saturday’s clash, with Pat making an admission about one of his most famous Sunday Game moments. On the field, we ask if Kerry…

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Hurling: Tipp’s buy-in to Liam Cahill | How did nobody cop the wrong score? | Eddie Brennan 53:51

1M ago53:51

53:51

Eddie Brennan joins Michael after a thriller clash that saw Tipperary knock off Eddie’s native Kilkenny, though not without controversy. The lads get into the real winning and losing of the game, including Tipperary’s intensity, the buy-in to Liam Cahill’s vision and whether Kilkenny’s brain trust is being used right. But of course, there’s plenty …

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Diogo Jota and the surprising truth about people 53:09

1M ago53:09

53:09

What kind of world do you think you’re living in? Most people when asked will have one view but on Free State today, Joe explains a surprising truth. Joe was in Portugal last week when Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died so tragically. As Joe watched the funeral he noticed things about the community of Gondomar where Jota and his brother we…

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Life and Death in Iran: With Children of the Jacaranda Tree author Sahar Delijani 40:30

1M ago40:30

40:30

Sahar Delijani was born in Evin Prison in Tehran. Her mother, who had been part of the movement that toppled the Shah in Iran, had been jailed as the new regime silenced some of the coalition that brought it to power. Her uncle was subsequently one of many political prisoners executed by the regime in 1988. Sahar Delijani wrote about those experien…

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Tomás Ó Sé | 'Angry' Kerry, Jack O'Connor v the media & Armagh's kick-out woes 48:17

1M ago48:17

48:17

Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé for a final reflection on a breathtaking All-Ireland quarter-final weekend. The lads discuss why anger was a big motivator for Kerry, Tomás responds to Jack O'Connor's criticism of Kerry pundits and Dessie Farrell's departure. Our GAA podcast coverage is brought to you by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Tipp v Kilkenny: Eddie Brennan & Eoin Kelly on hurling’s rivalry of the century 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Former Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly and eight-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny Eddie Brennan joined Joe for a recount of what has made the rivalry between the noisy neighbours so intense. From memories of Army camps to the focus needed during the trilogy of All-Ireland finals, the duo get deep into a fixture that returns to our screens this we…

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Football weekend | Superb Kerry break free | Jordan Morris brilliance | What next for Dublin? 1:12:48

1M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Conor McKeon and Philly McMahon join Conan and Joe in studio after a thrilling All-Ireland quarter-final weekend, with Kerry’s 15-minute demolition of Armagh to the fore - as are Jack O’Connor’s fiery post-game comments. The team also breaks down the individual flair injected back in the game - as shown by Meath’s Jordan Morris. Philly and Conor ta…

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Death Death to the IVF 47:42

1M ago47:42

47:42

In the aftermath of having their US visas revoked following their comments at Glastonbury, Bob Vylan issued a statement saying they were “a distraction from the story”. “We are not for the death of Jews, Arabs or any other race or group of people,” their statement said. “We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine … a machine that has …

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Football: Jack O'Connor are you listening? Brennan’s belief in Meath, Donegal the favourites? | Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin 52:34

1M ago52:34

52:34

Indo GAA’s own Michael Verney is joined by Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin on the line to discuss the blockbuster weekend that saw eight teams reduced to four in the gaelic football quarter finals. They dissect how Kerry manager Jack O'Connor hit out at critics of his side, the balancing act that is good punditry, as well as that scintillating 15 min…

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Hurling: Tipp and Kilkenny return to top table | Have Dublin done Cork a favour? | John Mullane 48:26

1M ago48:26

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John Mullane dials in with Michael Verney for this week’s Indo GAA podcast, looking back on Waterford’s first All-Ireland minor hurling triumph in 12 years. The lads also discuss the upcoming semi final pairings, where Cork are set to take on a Dublin side buoyed by their win versus Limerick, and powerhouses Kilkenny and Tipperary are set to battle…

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David Clifford defeats Armagh to reach All-Ireland semi-final. Can he go all the way? 41:36

1M ago41:36

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On Sunday at Croke Park the glory belonged to Kerry but who was responsible for this victory and will Joe have to apologise? On Free State today Joe and Dion look at how Kerry beat Armagh and David Clifford‘s role in the All-Ireland champions’ downfall. Joe accuses Dion of failing to read beyond the headline of his column which was referenced in th…

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How AI colonised the planet. With Karen Hao 58:47

2M ago58:47

58:47

There are those who believe Artificial Intelligence will lead to the extinction of mankind. There are those who believe AI will save the world. On Free State today, journalist and author of the Empire of AI Karen Hao explains why AI is an imperialist project and how the colonising is already taking place. She says why she believes the doomer vs boo…

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Kerry’s animals, Armagh’s bonus year & how Kilkenny abandoned cricket for hurling 53:35

2M ago53:35

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The world seems to be intent on tapping into humanity’s worst instincts. Tech companies ensure the algorithms keep us enraged and fearful, but is there a resistance movement? On Free State today Dion tries to persuade Joe that Test match cricket is part of a broader cultural phenomenon but will Joe buy it? Joe looks at how Kilkenny was transformed …

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Football: Donegal blast quarter final scheduling, Con’s value to Dublin, Meath and Galway similarities | Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin 45:10

2M ago45:10

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Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Indo GAA’s own Michael Verney to reflect on the lay of the land heading into the All Ireland football quarter finals. They discuss Donegal’s statement condemning the scheduling of their games, and why they might have a case. The panel also talk about injury concerns for Galway, Dublin and Kerry, and provide their …

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Hurling: How Dublin left Limerick shell-shocked, the All Ireland semi finals are set | John Mullane 48:34

2M ago48:34

48:34

Michael Verney is joined by John Mullane on this week’s hurling edition of the Indo GAA podcast, where the semi finals are now set. The pair discuss how Niall Ó Ceallacháin’s Dublin overcame Limerick and where John Kiely and his men go from here. They also chat about the price of tickets heading into the latter end of the championship, and why Mich…

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