Second Captains Saturday

Epizódok

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  Andrew O'Hagan 15.08.2026 48p

  This week three time Booker Prize nominee Andrew O'Hagan reflects on the enduring power of friendship and the shifting dynamics of father-son relationships all while chassé-ing a fine line between sport and art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Wendy Erskine 08.08.2026 43p

  Award-winning novelist and short-story writer Wendy Erskine hopes a tangential connection to a Croation midfielder from the 90s will be enough to give her the edge in this year's title race.
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  Seamus Fogarty 01.08.2026 41p

  After an emotional week, it seems only right to sit down with a music man from Mayo. Oh and brace yourself for a sporting highlight unparalleled in its artistic ambition.
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  Chris O'Dowd 24.07.2026 49p

  Boyle native and star of Bridesmaids and The Brightening Air, Chris O'Dowd lays down a marker as a new series of Second Captains Saturday gets underway.
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  Justine Stafford & Shane Daniel Byrne 27.12.2025 49p

  Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy test the sporting credentials of Justine Stafford and Shane Daniel Byrne as the comedians go head-to-head in a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday.
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  Ankur Vikal 13.09.2025 51p

  Actor and star of Slumdog Millionaire Ankur Vikal, has a powerful conversation with Eoin & Murph about culture, belonging and cheering on The Dubs from Hill 16 - but is it enough to pip President Michael D. Higgins to the post.
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  Self Esteem 06.09.2025 41p

  From soundtracking goal montages to dreams of owning her beloved Sheffield Wednesday, this week's contender pop powerhouse Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor), means business.
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  Alvy Carragher 30.08.2025 45p

  After a record-breaking-performance from Uachtarán na hÉireann, Alvy Carragher, an award-winning poet with cross-country grit, makes her play for glory.
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  President Michael D. Higgins 23.08.2025 48p

  Eoin and Murph are off to the Áras to sit down with Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins.
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  Siobhán McSweeney 16.08.2025 48p

  Eoin and Murph are joined by actor, presenter and beloved star of Derry Girls, the brilliant Siobhan McSweeney.
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  Brían F. O'Byrne 08.08.2025 49p

  The call went out and Brían F. O'Byrne answered. Revealing the story behind "tumultuous behaviour for no apparent reason" at USA '94 and reminiscing about a goal for the ages, with an assist from a Meath GAA legend, Brían makes his play for pole position.
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  Joseph O'Connor 02.08.2025 48p

  One of our greatest novelists, Joseph O'Connor has broken bones for his art, but can he tackle his way to the top of the table at this early stage of the competition?
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  Spider Stacy 26.07.2025 47p

  One of the most hotly contested competitions of the summer is back, and first to step up to the plate is one of the founding members of The Pogues, Spider Stacy.
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  Sebastian Barry 28.12.2024 44p

  Award-winning novelist, playwright and poet Sebastian Barry joins Eoin and Murph for a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday, featuring one of the greatest bids for bonus points, ever.
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  Eileen Walsh 07.09.2024 45p

  The summer ain't over til it's over and one of our favourite actors Eileen Walsh still has a chance to pip Ardal O'Hanlon to the title in our season finale.
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  Ardal O'Hanlon 31.08.2024 42p

  With just two weeks to go and Brendan Gleeson still holding on at the top, can Ardal O’Hanlon elbow a fellow national treasure aside?
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  Jan Carson 24.08.2024 43p

  Award-winning Irish writer and die-hard Jackie Fullerton devotee, Jan Carson joins Eoin and Murph for this week's Second Captains Saturday.
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  John King 17.08.2024 44p

  In three months' time, America will take to the polls again and John King will be back stationed at the Magic Wall on CNN. But first, let's put his sporting mettle to the test.
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  Colum McCann 10.08.2024 46p

  He's won most literary prizes worth their salt, but will that tip the scales in Colum McCann's favour in our race to be Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson 2024? Unlikely.
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  Kirsty Wark 03.08.2024 43p

  Eoin and Murph have to address a points controversy, before turning to their latest would-be athlete, BBC journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark.