Indo Sport

Indo Sport's Daniel McDonnell, ghostwriter of James McClean's new autobiography, joins Joe Molloy in studio to discuss the process of penning the book, and the considerations and challenges encountered. The lads also discuss the close of the League of Ireland season, as Shamrock Rovers get set to lift their sixth title in seven seasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Molloy & The Producers® are on hand for this midweek installment of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by James McClean to discuss his new book, The Walls. McClean's tumultuous return home to Derry, his views on therapy and the IRA and his eventful career in England and with Ireland is all on the menu. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Molloy, Ronan Mullen & Will Slattery assemble for this Bank Holiday edition of Indo Sport, as our 'Rocky at 50' episode makes its own Rocky-style comeback*, and Will from the future recounts his marathon experience. (This is the Rocky trailer referred to in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VUblDwa648 🎬) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene post-match at The Aviva Stadium to recap Leinster's come-from-behind win over Munster in what proved a testy & throwback interpro encounter. Rugby podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Mulkerrins is back in studio to join Joe and Will for a Friday Bits and Bobs to discuss James McClean's view on therapy, Mark Allen's emotional TV interview and the 120 bus to Celbridge. Dan Sheehan's new position, the Man United circus and Will's awful office get up are also on the menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Damien Delaney with the Michael Carrick era teetering after a disastrous night for Man United in Europe. Before that, Ronan dials in from Munich to tell Joe and Will about his experience at Bayern Munich vs Arsenal and the lads also assess the betting favourites to replace Carrick in the Old Trafford dugout. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 45th Dublin Marathon takes place this Sunday and Joe is joined by a panel of all different experience levels to discuss tackling the course. Jamie Fallon finished 14th in his first marathon attempt last year and is hoping for better, Olwyn Dunne is running her 67th marathon after many years as a pacer while it is marathon number one for Will. Preparation, carb loading and the stresses and mental battle of marathon day are all on the menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan for a deep dive into Ireland's offloading deficiency and why attacks are getting the better of defences across the rugby world. Andy Farrell's November squad selection, and the surprise inclusion of Jamie Benson, is also up for discussion. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. Rugby coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia, you can get all the information on their latest competition here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by Keith Earls to reflect on his life three years after retiring. Keith opens up about what he misses - and doesn't miss - from his life as an Ireland international and discusses the ups and downs of life after rugby. Rugby coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia, you can get all the information on their latest competition here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Will and Ruaidhri to discuss the Champions Cup weekend, Rory's McIlroy's trip to India and why non-hot drink drinkers are ostracised by society. Man United's return to action following Lisandro Martinez's stinging criticism is also on the menu. Email the show at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Conor McKeon and John Greene convene for a Friday Bits and Bobs that discusses Luke Littler's struggles with fame, another GAA star going to Australia and whether Harry Kane should win the Ballon d'Or. The rights and wrongs of calling Lansdowne Road... the Aviva Stadium is also up for discussion. Email the show at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Champions League has ramped up and the war of words between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians is continuing as Joe, Dan McDonnell, Will and Gary Breen pick through a busy football news cycle. Joe, Dan and Will start by discussing Man City's Champions League clash with PSG as Erling Haaland leads the defiance after the club's recent sanctions. Gary Breen then chats to Joe about the state of Man United's after Lisandro Martinez's explosive interview after the defeat to Atletico Madrid. Dan then reacts to Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds' strongly-worded response to Stephen Bradley's comments after Monday's Dublin derby. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey for a Champions Cup preview ahead of the new European campaign. Ian gives his verdict on the health of the provinces after an uncharacteristically slow start. Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia, and you can get all the information on their latest competition here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Will and Ruaidhri O'Connor assemble for a Wednesday Bits and Bobs that discusses Lisandro Martinez's explosive takedown of the Man United hierarchy, the place the Champions Cup holds in the sporting landscape and the latest in the League of Ireland title race. Will's marathon preparations with one week to go is also on the agenda. Get in touch with the show at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Gibney has been jailed for 15-and-a-half-years for the sexual abuse of children in the 1970s and 1980s. He was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape following trial earlier this year. Judge Micheál O'Higgins described the abuse as systematic, predatory and a gross abuse of Gibney's role as the victims' coach. Joe Molloy was in attendance for the sentencing on Monday, and was later joined in studio by Chalkie White, a former Irish national swimming champion who was among the first to speak out publicly about the abuse he was subjected to by Gibney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Brewin joins Ronan to recap the surreal Premier League weekend that was on today's Football Show. Ronan, Will & Conor also chat through some of the wider talking points, including the advent of inflatable bananas, and Andy Burnham's latest reclarification of his previous clarification. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Molloy, Will Slattery & John Greene gather for this Friday installment of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can also subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Damien Delaney and Jonathan Wilson to discuss Man City's past and future as the football world grapples with their wrongdoing. Damien thinks the criticism is overblown while Jonathan thinks the club deserves a long-lasting punishment for flouting the financial rules for so long. Damien also weighs in on Ireland's international window from a football perspective. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe returns to the hotseat for this midweek Bits & Bobs alongside Ronan Mullen & Will Slattery. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.